Techies' Corner

gooba53 · gooba53

our 215 ltr waeco 12volt only in caravan compressor fridge runs almost non stop in the hot weather. The cooling and freezing efficiency is fine, of 5 settings it's set on 3. is this normal? A seperate but relevant and main question , perhaps for the solar section , is we feels the compressor fridge c...

gooba53 · gooba53

tested batteries after sitting for a week with no load on. (aim was to be confident batteries ok) the three of them were 12.9 and it was after sunset . Put a bit of load on and only dropped to 12.8, (but fridge isn't running ) purchased 200wt portable solar system with seperate regulator and seperate fe...

gollymolly · gollymolly

Need new tyres on the above and we are carrying just under 1 ton. Any suggestions?

Steve11 · Steve11

Hi fellow nomads, looking for any feedback on Isuzu MUX. ok I got it wrong the first time around, and i am not happy with my tow vehicle. I have looked and read and narrowed it down to the MUX, considering car size, budget, reputation etc. Towing Jayco Journey 16 ft, about 2 T loaded i guess. Though we want t...

Norweb · Norweb

Just finishing our first long trip Richmond (NSW),North Haven, Walcha, Hawkes Nest and Home. Showered in Caravan Parks then at Hawkes Nest unpowered site for 4 days. The gas hot water would not light, just kept popping, then hooked up the generator and ran on 240v the water after 25min was just luke w...

TeamBernian · TeamBernian

hi folks, looking at a new Fuji-micro 2.5kva inverter generator from eBay $579 it's in our budget, any suggestions for others in the price range that have been proven to be acceptable thanks in advance

Gaz n Shell · Gaz n Shell

G/day We are thinkin of fitting a turbo to the old cruiser 1hz donk,has anyone on the forum done this to a high km motor [450,000 km] ,I,ve been advised by the local turbo bloke that he has done this upgrade to much higher km trucks with no longevity issues,is he bull----ing me or what. I don't tow anything...

goldenyears · goldenyears

Continuing the discussion on induction cookers etc . I would like some advice on invertors ... plan to upgrade an 1100 watt mod sine to pure sine say 2000 ... 2500 watt need something compact can anyone recommend a brand ? so many out there and want to avoid those cheap ones on ebay !!! heard a few stori...

rgren2 · rgren2

OK, I know a lot don't like generators, but here's a question I haven't seen answered anywhere else. When using your generator do you keep it on the slide or do you take it off the slide and place it on the ground to run? My simple thoughts are that if its on the slide it will vibrate through the van and maybe l...

Nomad_Nev · Nomad_Nev

http://www.ebay.com/itm/12V-24V-30A-Intelligent-acid-battery-charger-smar...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

If your like changing gears then this is your dream come true. Can't seem to post the link but it's on YouTube if your interested . The clip is over 3 years old but never seen one here in OZ yet , looks like an answer to medium sized motorhomes certainly suit those into the rough country or out...

Dolly · Dolly

Does anyone out there no how to make fibreglass shine? I am using all the good stuff but it still comes up streaky and dull Have heard about an American product called 303 Aerospace Protectant but not sure if I can buy it here Any ideas would be welcome

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

Aussie Paul.

CaptMac · CaptMac

Hi All, The link below relates to a custom conversion of a second-hand IVECO Daily 50C18 Cargo Van to a Home/Office. It contains general notes and and tips that may help you with the build sequence. Installation of electrics and lpg gas must be done by professional tradesmen. Any structural alterat...

banditandjo · banditandjo

I don't know the correct name for them but we have wind out windows 1 smaller one above a larger one. The smaller one we dont use often but today i decided to open it. Now it wont close. When i wind in one side comes inbut the other side wont the windows get wonky. How can i close it? Can i spray easy glide spray o...

dzcook · dzcook

ok replaced the roof of my pop top but the new roof is now to heavy to lift with the original scissor lifts thinking of adding the jayco easylift system to it anybody had any experience with fitting this to a non jayco van ? and does it make it easier ? cant afford the air bags ! any other suggestions ? a...

Stl · Stl

Hi, just wondering can I use aluminium say 5ml thick by 200 x 200 as the floor mounting plate instead of steel to mount a Airtronic d2 heater in a timber floor ( caravan),Or will it conduct to much heat From unit - exhaust ? Also can I use the 12 volt wires for my power supply that go to my fridge or should I g...

pipes · pipes

G'day. If you are down Esperance way, keep this in mind. A firm that does electricrical work on motor vehicle did some "work" on my Madza T 3500 M/home. As a result, the headlights come on at any time, Vacuum light stays on. Glove box won't open. One radio speaker isn't working anymore. No power to cigar...

labrador · labrador

advice on this very welcome as we are not at all technical

Wild1 · Wild1

Hi everyone, I'm a newbie, joined recently and have my moho nearly ready to go. Can anyone advise me what is the best dongle, stick, device for connecting to the internet while traveling. And what provider you would recommend. Thanks Jennifer

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	Waeco compressor fridge ( 1 2 ) (Preview) our 215 ltr waeco 12volt only in caravan compressor fridge runs almost non stop in the hot weather. The cooling and freezing efficiency is fine, of 5 settings it's set on 3. is this normal? A seperate but relevant and main question , perhaps for the solar section , is we feels the compressor fridge c...	gooba53	31	13101	07:09 PM May 6, 2016 by Ronnie and Kim
	Update on "power" issues from last week (Preview) tested batteries after sitting for a week with no load on. (aim was to be confident batteries ok) the three of them were 12.9 and it was after sunset . Put a bit of load on and only dropped to 12.8, (but fridge isn't running ) purchased 200wt portable solar system with seperate regulator and seperate fe...	gooba53	2	771	04:54 PM May 6, 2016 by gooba53
	Isuzu d max new tyres (Preview) Need new tyres on the above and we are carrying just under 1 ton. Any suggestions?	gollymolly	5	990	06:04 AM May 6, 2016 by gollymolly
	Tow car- MUX? (Preview) Hi fellow nomads, looking for any feedback on Isuzu MUX. ok I got it wrong the first time around, and i am not happy with my tow vehicle. I have looked and read and narrowed it down to the MUX, considering car size, budget, reputation etc. Towing Jayco Journey 16 ft, about 2 T loaded i guess. Though we want t...	Steve11	3	1314	11:02 PM May 5, 2016 by Bruce and Bev
	Jayco Heritage hot water system (Preview) Just finishing our first long trip Richmond (NSW),North Haven, Walcha, Hawkes Nest and Home. Showered in Caravan Parks then at Hawkes Nest unpowered site for 4 days. The gas hot water would not light, just kept popping, then hooked up the generator and ran on 240v the water after 25min was just luke w...	Norweb	11	3009	10:07 PM May 4, 2016 by Tony Bev
	2.5kva inverter/generator (Preview) hi folks, looking at a new Fuji-micro 2.5kva inverter generator from eBay $579 it's in our budget, any suggestions for others in the price range that have been proven to be acceptable thanks in advance	TeamBernian	9	1701	08:53 PM May 4, 2016 by TeamBernian
	1HZ turbo (Preview) G/day We are thinkin of fitting a turbo to the old cruiser 1hz donk,has anyone on the forum done this to a high km motor [450,000 km] ,I,ve been advised by the local turbo bloke that he has done this upgrade to much higher km trucks with no longevity issues,is he bull----ing me or what. I don't tow anything...	Gaz n Shell	14	4708	07:57 PM May 4, 2016 by Gaz n Shell
	pure sine wave invertors (Preview) Continuing the discussion on induction cookers etc . I would like some advice on invertors ... plan to upgrade an 1100 watt mod sine to pure sine say 2000 ... 2500 watt need something compact can anyone recommend a brand ? so many out there and want to avoid those cheap ones on ebay !!! heard a few stori...	goldenyears	3	781	05:37 PM May 4, 2016 by goldenyears
	Parking your generator. (Preview) OK, I know a lot don't like generators, but here's a question I haven't seen answered anywhere else. When using your generator do you keep it on the slide or do you take it off the slide and place it on the ground to run? My simple thoughts are that if its on the slide it will vibrate through the van and maybe l...	rgren2	4	1106	04:50 PM May 4, 2016 by JayDee
	Cheap 30A Charger, whats the catch? (Preview) http://www.ebay.com/itm/12V-24V-30A-Intelligent-acid-battery-charger-smar...	Nomad_Nev	10	1319	11:44 AM May 4, 2016 by hako
	Happy Gear Changing (Preview) If your like changing gears then this is your dream come true. Can't seem to post the link but it's on YouTube if your interested . The clip is over 3 years old but never seen one here in OZ yet , looks like an answer to medium sized motorhomes certainly suit those into the rough country or out...	Wombat 280	4	1156	08:24 PM May 3, 2016 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Fibreglass (Preview) Does anyone out there no how to make fibreglass shine? I am using all the good stuff but it still comes up streaky and dull Have heard about an American product called 303 Aerospace Protectant but not sure if I can buy it here Any ideas would be welcome	Dolly	5	1432	02:09 PM May 3, 2016 by Garywg88
	On a FB page.. (Preview) Aussie Paul.	aussie_paul	12	1234	01:07 PM May 3, 2016 by hako
	Conversion Cargo Van to Motorhome DIY Guide Van Conversion Cargo Van Campervan Motorhome Building a Motorhome DIY Build (Preview) Hi All, The link below relates to a custom conversion of a second-hand IVECO Daily 50C18 Cargo Van to a Home/Office. It contains general notes and and tips that may help you with the build sequence. Installation of electrics and lpg gas must be done by professional tradesmen. Any structural alterat...	CaptMac	3	4088	11:23 AM May 3, 2016 by CaptMac
	wind out window is stuck. help (Preview) I don't know the correct name for them but we have wind out windows 1 smaller one above a larger one. The smaller one we dont use often but today i decided to open it. Now it wont close. When i wind in one side comes inbut the other side wont the windows get wonky. How can i close it? Can i spray easy glide spray o...	banditandjo	4	4585	08:00 AM May 3, 2016 by PeterD
	raising the roof (Preview) ok replaced the roof of my pop top but the new roof is now to heavy to lift with the original scissor lifts thinking of adding the jayco easylift system to it anybody had any experience with fitting this to a non jayco van ? and does it make it easier ? cant afford the air bags ! any other suggestions ? a...	dzcook	6	1131	12:21 AM May 3, 2016 by dzcook
	Diesel Heater floor mounting plate (Preview) Hi, just wondering can I use aluminium say 5ml thick by 200 x 200 as the floor mounting plate instead of steel to mount a Airtronic d2 heater in a timber floor ( caravan),Or will it conduct to much heat From unit - exhaust ? Also can I use the 12 volt wires for my power supply that go to my fridge or should I g...	Stl	6	1686	06:52 AM May 2, 2016 by Stl
	The results of going to "the local bloke" (Preview) G'day. If you are down Esperance way, keep this in mind. A firm that does electricrical work on motor vehicle did some "work" on my Madza T 3500 M/home. As a result, the headlights come on at any time, Vacuum light stays on. Glove box won't open. One radio speaker isn't working anymore. No power to cigar...	pipes	4	1199	06:33 PM May 1, 2016 by pipes
	t.v. the t.v now says no signal. we are at home and have always had signal now not ,any suggestions please pat (Preview) advice on this very welcome as we are not at all technical	labrador	14	1118	06:30 PM May 1, 2016 by 03_Troopy
	Mobile Internet ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi everyone, I'm a newbie, joined recently and have my moho nearly ready to go. Can anyone advise me what is the best dongle, stick, device for connecting to the internet while traveling. And what provider you would recommend. Thanks Jennifer	Wild1	36	6658	05:02 PM May 1, 2016 by Esperian
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