Techies' Corner

goldcoaster · goldcoaster

Just sold the Leisure Seeker wanting to upgrade to the Alpine 30'. We want to tow a 2 door Suzy behind, the choices are 4.8l turbo or 5.3l turbo the latter being a lot dearer. My question is from people who have either, is the 4.8l turbo powerful enough or should I save up a bit more and go for the 5.3l turbo.C...

Tasha_75 · Tasha_75

Hi everyone, my mum and dad are is Kallangur QLD and are in need of an electrician to redo their pop up caravan, does anyone know of a good reliable one in the area that isn't going to cost them a an arm and a leg. Thank you

R and B · R and B

Good day techie. Can you and the rest of the nomads assist with a vexing question. Do I place my levelling ramp behind the wheel that is to be leveled and back on to the ramp or place it in front of the and drive onto the ramp. Or does it matter. Once again many thanks for the replies on my last question. R an...

Macca7 · Macca7

looking at buying a mover for our 3 tonne loaded dual wheel van, to help in tight situation in our yard. Any ideas of the best one. OPtitec V2 has anyone used these successfully?

sufil · sufil

Len has just upgraded ftom a camper trailer to van. Van has 12 and 240 power. 12 is run from battery charger to 2 batteries. He has a moveable solar panel that he wants to add. So is there anyone close to Perth who would like trip to the country this weekend ( We are up near Seabird 70kms north of wanneroo). Ha...

kandagal · kandagal

I hope some one with computer savvy can help me. My computer will only accept typing at the "hunt & peck" speed. If I go any faster it leaves out letters that I know I have pressed. Keith did a bit of delving into the system & he said he adjusted it to as far as he could. So far I have preserved with...

R and B · R and B

Hi techie . I am new to caravanning. I have just purchased a Jayco 16 footer and I am towing it with an Isuzu MUX. When were taking the van home from the yard it was bouncing about quite a bit. By bouncing I mean to say the there was up and down movement between the car and van. Can you suggest a solution to thi...

JOFFG · JOFFG

Hi All. First time post so will see how I go. Been watching the forum as a guest for some time and gained many helpful tips and useful information. Thank You everyone. Now have a question that some of you may be able to help with. Our 03 Jayco Freedom Poptop has a slight low spot in the roof which when the van...

Baggie · Baggie

I've just installed a new old stock Kenwood kdc-u456 radio in the back of our Winnebago for wife to use to help her sleep. I have downloaded the manual, as I need to set it up. Now all has gone well with the tuning etc but the clock insists that it is only 24 hour and she would rather it to be 12 hour. It does not s...

Crazy Dog · Crazy Dog

Guys and gals ...just wondering if any of you have a 2015/16 D-Max 3lt TD auto ..Just wondering what advice you would give regarding towing say a 2.3t van on the flat and up hills regarding auto transmission.. Thinking seriously about getting one very soon.. Look forward to your replies both good and b...

Nobby Simpson · Nobby Simpson

G'day Nomads, I am wondering if anyone out there has some first hand knowledge on the pros and cons of this vehicle ? Any info would be appreciated Regards Nobby

Granty · Granty

Hi Just back from 2 week roadtrip. We only use the gas cooktop in our Jayco Dove to boil the kettle. First half of the trip the cooker was ok. Then it stopped getting gas thru. Plenty of gas in bottle, Gas is fine to fridge and no gas leaks. Any ideas why there isnt any gas to the cooker ?. Much appreciated...

AndynAL · AndynAL

Morning Nomads, My wife and I are starting our caravan journey with retirement, and only newbies to the forum. I have many, many questions as I want to do things right the first time. We are looking at either a 21' or 23' Traveller caravan with the creature comforts the my beloved (ok Im getting older so...

woolman · woolman

I have 3 cracks raidiating out from the drain in the base. Does anyone know where to purchase a product to seal over the floor? Neil

WilliamChurchill1 · WilliamChurchill1

i have a 2009 Jayco Sterling that has crazing in the Fibre Glass walls. Does anyone know if Jayco will fix it even though if it out of warranty. If not how do you fix it. It's a 22 footer so it would be a big job. I brought it new expecting it to be my last van as I'm in my late sixties and I thought they were strong a...

No Fixed Address · No Fixed Address

Hi Folks, once again I would love to hear from people with experience as opposed to a sales person this time on the subject of a generator. The van we have ordered is a New Age 19ft, we are planning a substantial solar set up for free camping, but we are looking at a generator to run if needed the Air con or...

villatranquilla · villatranquilla

just wondering if any Colorado (twin cab) owners have replaced their battery with a more standard sized battery. Ours (2.5 yrs old) has just died and the RACQ services have had to send to Brisbane for a replacement (we are near Surat) as its not a battery they or any one-else from Roma to Toowoomba carry...

stoney123 · stoney123

http://www.batteriesdirect.com.au/shop/product/23886/V-LFP-12-200.html?ut...

Ascot · Ascot

We are in the process of specing a new caravan.The manufacturer says this is the way to go for on road.My question is the van will be 25'ft,weighing approx.3300kg gross,has any body actually used this suspension,first hand.If so could you please throw a bit of direction to me as to whether we are headi...

gollymolly · gollymolly

We are looking at changing our Nissan Patrol wagon for an Isuzu D-Max duel-cab. Has anyone got one and has anyone heard of any issues with them?

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	Winnebago Alpine (Preview) Just sold the Leisure Seeker wanting to upgrade to the Alpine 30'. We want to tow a 2 door Suzy behind, the choices are 4.8l turbo or 5.3l turbo the latter being a lot dearer. My question is from people who have either, is the 4.8l turbo powerful enough or should I save up a bit more and go for the 5.3l turbo.C...	goldcoaster	5	1880	11:49 PM Jun 10, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	electrician for a pop up van (Preview) Hi everyone, my mum and dad are is Kallangur QLD and are in need of an electrician to redo their pop up caravan, does anyone know of a good reliable one in the area that isn't going to cost them a an arm and a leg. Thank you	Tasha_75	2	1099	02:13 PM Jun 10, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	Leveling Ramp (Preview) Good day techie. Can you and the rest of the nomads assist with a vexing question. Do I place my levelling ramp behind the wheel that is to be leveled and back on to the ramp or place it in front of the and drive onto the ramp. Or does it matter. Once again many thanks for the replies on my last question. R an...	R and B	4	1485	12:49 PM Jun 10, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	Caravan movers (Preview) looking at buying a mover for our 3 tonne loaded dual wheel van, to help in tight situation in our yard. Any ideas of the best one. OPtitec V2 has anyone used these successfully?	Macca7	5	1308	10:36 PM Jun 9, 2016 by OutbackMK
	help wanted with van electrics near Perth (Preview) Len has just upgraded ftom a camper trailer to van. Van has 12 and 240 power. 12 is run from battery charger to 2 batteries. He has a moveable solar panel that he wants to add. So is there anyone close to Perth who would like trip to the country this weekend ( We are up near Seabird 70kms north of wanneroo). Ha...	sufil	7	1500	08:15 PM Jun 9, 2016 by elliemike
	computer query (Preview) I hope some one with computer savvy can help me. My computer will only accept typing at the "hunt & peck" speed. If I go any faster it leaves out letters that I know I have pressed. Keith did a bit of delving into the system & he said he adjusted it to as far as he could. So far I have preserved with...	kandagal	11	1456	08:04 PM Jun 9, 2016 by kandagal
	Caravan sway and bouncing. (Preview) Hi techie . I am new to caravanning. I have just purchased a Jayco 16 footer and I am towing it with an Isuzu MUX. When were taking the van home from the yard it was bouncing about quite a bit. By bouncing I mean to say the there was up and down movement between the car and van. Can you suggest a solution to thi...	R and B	18	4781	05:13 PM Jun 9, 2016 by Cupie
	Roof repairs (Preview) Hi All. First time post so will see how I go. Been watching the forum as a guest for some time and gained many helpful tips and useful information. Thank You everyone. Now have a question that some of you may be able to help with. Our 03 Jayco Freedom Poptop has a slight low spot in the roof which when the van...	JOFFG	4	1425	07:24 PM Jun 8, 2016 by JOFFG
	Kenwood radio kdc-u456 clock. (Preview) I've just installed a new old stock Kenwood kdc-u456 radio in the back of our Winnebago for wife to use to help her sleep. I have downloaded the manual, as I need to set it up. Now all has gone well with the tuning etc but the clock insists that it is only 24 hour and she would rather it to be 12 hour. It does not s...	Baggie	1	902	06:11 PM Jun 8, 2016 by macka17
	Latest D-Max towing in auto (Preview) Guys and gals ...just wondering if any of you have a 2015/16 D-Max 3lt TD auto ..Just wondering what advice you would give regarding towing say a 2.3t van on the flat and up hills regarding auto transmission.. Thinking seriously about getting one very soon.. Look forward to your replies both good and b...	Crazy Dog	19	4675	10:28 AM Jun 8, 2016 by lizard
	2008 XLT Ford Ranger dual cab diesel (Preview) G'day Nomads, I am wondering if anyone out there has some first hand knowledge on the pros and cons of this vehicle ? Any info would be appreciated Regards Nobby	Nobby Simpson	11	2203	08:04 PM Jun 7, 2016 by Desert Dweller
	Gas cooktop in Van. (Preview) Hi Just back from 2 week roadtrip. We only use the gas cooktop in our Jayco Dove to boil the kettle. First half of the trip the cooker was ok. Then it stopped getting gas thru. Plenty of gas in bottle, Gas is fine to fridge and no gas leaks. Any ideas why there isnt any gas to the cooker ?. Much appreciated...	Granty	6	1283	01:48 PM Jun 7, 2016 by aussie_paul
	Electronic Stability Control (Preview) Morning Nomads, My wife and I are starting our caravan journey with retirement, and only newbies to the forum. I have many, many questions as I want to do things right the first time. We are looking at either a 21' or 23' Traveller caravan with the creature comforts the my beloved (ok Im getting older so...	AndynAL	3	1803	12:40 PM Jun 7, 2016 by PeterD
	Shower base repairs (Preview) I have 3 cracks raidiating out from the drain in the base. Does anyone know where to purchase a product to seal over the floor? Neil	woolman	4	1343	11:13 AM Jun 7, 2016 by woolman
	Fibre Glass crazing on a 2009 Jayco Sterling just noticed does anyone know if Jayco will fix. If not how do you fix it. (Preview) i have a 2009 Jayco Sterling that has crazing in the Fibre Glass walls. Does anyone know if Jayco will fix it even though if it out of warranty. If not how do you fix it. It's a 22 footer so it would be a big job. I brought it new expecting it to be my last van as I'm in my late sixties and I thought they were strong a...	WilliamChurchill1	3	2722	11:27 AM Jun 6, 2016 by Peter_n_Margaret
	generators ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi Folks, once again I would love to hear from people with experience as opposed to a sales person this time on the subject of a generator. The van we have ordered is a New Age 19ft, we are planning a substantial solar set up for free camping, but we are looking at a generator to run if needed the Air con or...	No Fixed Address	48	5238	09:23 AM Jun 6, 2016 by Jaahn
	Colorado Battery (Preview) just wondering if any Colorado (twin cab) owners have replaced their battery with a more standard sized battery. Ours (2.5 yrs old) has just died and the RACQ services have had to send to Brisbane for a replacement (we are near Surat) as its not a battery they or any one-else from Roma to Toowoomba carry...	villatranquilla	7	1251	08:46 PM Jun 5, 2016 by villatranquilla
	battery/inverter (Preview) http://www.batteriesdirect.com.au/shop/product/23886/V-LFP-12-200.html?ut...	stoney123	11	1598	02:02 PM Jun 5, 2016 by stoney123
	Torflex Suspension. (Preview) We are in the process of specing a new caravan.The manufacturer says this is the way to go for on road.My question is the van will be 25'ft,weighing approx.3300kg gross,has any body actually used this suspension,first hand.If so could you please throw a bit of direction to me as to whether we are headi...	Ascot	6	5645	12:53 AM Jun 5, 2016 by PeterD
	Isuzu Dmax (Preview) We are looking at changing our Nissan Patrol wagon for an Isuzu D-Max duel-cab. Has anyone got one and has anyone heard of any issues with them?	gollymolly	11	16511	04:16 PM Jun 4, 2016 by macka17
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