Techies' Corner

greyhoundtom · greyhoundtom

See the Windbooster throttle controllers advertised at a pretty good price, while they are supposed to improve various throttle functions nothing is cheap if its not needed or of dubious use towing a caravan. Are these a worthwhile addition to your tug for caravan towing?

Woodpecker · Woodpecker

I am hoping to change the axles from the top of the springs to underneath so as to give me extra ground clearance and was wondering if any one has advise as I have seen it done.

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi all, I did a search on the above topic here and on LCOOL. So far the 200 series does not have a the screw on the receiver and they wear out as well. Toyota made available some shims. I saw the U bolt / angle arrangement as well.(2012). I have used glazing sealent but it wears out too, over a period of time. Wr...

revemike · revemike

I would like to 'pick the brains' of owners of Ford Rangers On this forum...I have now purchased a 2014 XLS Ranger. I am getting ARB to fit draws, duel battery, canopy in January. I am also considering/researching what I should do regarding suspension. I don't intend to do anything until I have tested i...

adreamer · adreamer

Hi, My new Van a 2010 T5 VW Transporter fitted out by Dove Campers. Have had varying feedback regarding pressure in tyres. Not overloaded but as stated fitted out for travelling. Please can you tell me the pressure that should be in front and back. I am at present just driving local. Also can't read the i...

JackoFJR · JackoFJR

I have had my Engel 39lt fridge since 1992 , its the first of the grey coloured Engels , when they changed from the original , green / yellow colour , its still going strong . But I'm wondering if the newer model Engels are much more efficient as far as amps , I did ask at the Super show in Melb a couple of week...

adventure before dementia · adventure before dementia

Hi all, my shockers on my tug are shot on the back and wanted to know your comment regarding replacement ones My tug is a ford wagon 1996. Ty

Gus1949 · Gus1949

I am looking on info regarding CB radios and have searched the site but very little info here and quite old. We travel anywhere in Aus but 99% on the black top so the ability of the unit to work in remote areas not important. Want to be able to avoid being a nuisance to truckies and pick up any useful info that...

Mutley · Mutley

Hi all, Sorry if this has been covered before! I'm have an issue getting power back to the 3 way fridge in the caravan, from the 7 pin socket on the Pajero. When we had the brake controller installed (Tekonsha Primus IQ), the installer ran a "hot wire" back from the cranking battery under the b...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

Found this re batteries. "A multimeter cannot provide you accurate enough information, as it's main function is to give you a volt reading at any point in time and that is all it is capable of doing. So we have a problem here, is there a REAL way of knowing if your battery is performing properly? YE...

ajtmb · ajtmb

We are looking to buy Sat TV kit, does any one have information to share on Satplus Australia and the Travel Sat mobile vast sat TV kit with SP75 dish on a tri pod and Sat king 800CA vast decoder that they sell? We are in Mt pleasant SA for the next few weeks so would have it shipped to us. Is there a good co...

Phillipn · Phillipn

If you have a tyre problem when in the Toowoomba area their is a place approx. 12 Km south of town who will help you out. They call the place "Pop- in Punctures". Open 10-2:30pm and 4-6pm. or by appointment on 0437443764 every day of the week. They also sell discount tyres [new] which they can...

Gaz n Shell · Gaz n Shell

G/Day all Thanks to the learned advice from the brains trust,I've made progress on the fridge that wasn't workin. I' pulled it apart and found a badly blocked jet,so after a spray with carby cleaner and a a bit of a brush it looks like it's gunna be fine. I've included a few shots of the jet Thanks to every...

Allyoops · Allyoops

Hi All I have purchased an aluminium generator box (base 800mmx400mm) to mount on the rear bumper of my grant tourer. I intend to install it hard up against rear caravan wall protected with rubber buffer. I will put a 5mm steel plate on top of bumperbar with box on top of it then secure with substantial u b...

Peter_n_Margaret · Peter_n_Margaret

This is a 2009 US 2 door fridge but has many common parts with the RM4805 225L model and probably other models too. Shelves Doors Door handles Door seals Control panel Anything else you can think of. Currently in our driveway. Be quick, it will probably go to the dump on Monday. Call me 0428171214. Cheer...

travelyounger · travelyounger

Hi we are very green and setting up for our new life on the road. We are heading north to the cape in April and just wanted some advice on satalight phones!

wal1 · wal1

Hi, first post. Wondering if anyone can advise where to purchase a slotted head ball stud? It is for the door prop on a motor home. The only ones that I can find have a hex nut as part of the unit, which is unsuitable because of clearance issues. TIA Wal

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi all, This is my first van Plus electric brakes to go with it. I paid a visit today to Carasell trailer parts Sydney.( They have moved to 51 Powers Road Seven Hills from Wentworthville.) looking for my U bolts X 150mm, Got what I wanted. On display were a rack of electric brakes in exploded view. So I had...

Gaz n Shell · Gaz n Shell

G/day folks I'm engaging the nomads brain trust. We've got a 3 way 50 litre chescold fridge that we've had for about 15 years,it's been a great fridge up till now but it's now only getting down to about 15 degrees on gas,any ideas on whats goin on with it. cheers Gaz

Phil C · Phil C

Gday all I did a little experiment with my inverter yesterday. I have a coffee machine that draws 5amps AC, two 100AH AGM batteries and a 100W solar panel. I turned the mains off and ran on batteries. inverter did the trick but my voltmeter told me the batteries were down to 11.8 volts under sustained l...

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	Throttle Controllers (Preview) See the Windbooster throttle controllers advertised at a pretty good price, while they are supposed to improve various throttle functions nothing is cheap if its not needed or of dubious use towing a caravan. Are these a worthwhile addition to your tug for caravan towing?	greyhoundtom	22	13424	08:32 PM Mar 19, 2016 by greyhoundtom
	Reversing the axles on a dual axle 19ft 6 inch Jayco Starcraft (Preview) I am hoping to change the axles from the top of the springs to underneath so as to give me extra ground clearance and was wondering if any one has advise as I have seen it done.	Woodpecker	14	3311	09:09 PM Mar 18, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	Stopping goose neck from moving in the receiver (Preview) Hi all, I did a search on the above topic here and on LCOOL. So far the 200 series does not have a the screw on the receiver and they wear out as well. Toyota made available some shims. I saw the U bolt / angle arrangement as well.(2012). I have used glazing sealent but it wears out too, over a period of time. Wr...	Hey Jim	15	2106	09:05 PM Mar 18, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	Ford Ranger suspension research question (Preview) I would like to 'pick the brains' of owners of Ford Rangers On this forum...I have now purchased a 2014 XLS Ranger. I am getting ARB to fit draws, duel battery, canopy in January. I am also considering/researching what I should do regarding suspension. I don't intend to do anything until I have tested i...	revemike	19	9451	02:34 PM Mar 18, 2016 by revemike
	TYRE PRESSURE? (Preview) Hi, My new Van a 2010 T5 VW Transporter fitted out by Dove Campers. Have had varying feedback regarding pressure in tyres. Not overloaded but as stated fitted out for travelling. Please can you tell me the pressure that should be in front and back. I am at present just driving local. Also can't read the i...	adreamer	1	1181	09:48 PM Mar 16, 2016 by Woody n Sue
	Engel Amps (Preview) I have had my Engel 39lt fridge since 1992 , its the first of the grey coloured Engels , when they changed from the original , green / yellow colour , its still going strong . But I'm wondering if the newer model Engels are much more efficient as far as amps , I did ask at the Super show in Melb a couple of week...	JackoFJR	16	2408	11:15 AM Mar 15, 2016 by oldtrack123
	replacement shockers for my tug (Preview) Hi all, my shockers on my tug are shot on the back and wanted to know your comment regarding replacement ones My tug is a ford wagon 1996. Ty	adventure before dementia	20	1709	10:20 PM Mar 14, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	CB Radio (Preview) I am looking on info regarding CB radios and have searched the site but very little info here and quite old. We travel anywhere in Aus but 99% on the black top so the ability of the unit to work in remote areas not important. Want to be able to avoid being a nuisance to truckies and pick up any useful info that...	Gus1949	20	1899	03:38 PM Mar 14, 2016 by Hylife
	Having problems getting 12v power in the caravan via pin 2 using a 7 pin socket. (Preview) Hi all, Sorry if this has been covered before! I'm have an issue getting power back to the 3 way fridge in the caravan, from the 7 pin socket on the Pajero. When we had the brake controller installed (Tekonsha Primus IQ), the installer ran a "hot wire" back from the cranking battery under the b...	Mutley	13	2479	02:49 PM Mar 14, 2016 by Hylife
	Coolum Counters or Current Counters.... (Preview) Found this re batteries. "A multimeter cannot provide you accurate enough information, as it's main function is to give you a volt reading at any point in time and that is all it is capable of doing. So we have a problem here, is there a REAL way of knowing if your battery is performing properly? YE...	aussie_paul	21	1919	11:09 AM Mar 14, 2016 by Phil C
	Purchase Sat TV kit (Preview) We are looking to buy Sat TV kit, does any one have information to share on Satplus Australia and the Travel Sat mobile vast sat TV kit with SP75 dish on a tri pod and Sat king 800CA vast decoder that they sell? We are in Mt pleasant SA for the next few weeks so would have it shipped to us. Is there a good co...	ajtmb	8	1312	10:10 AM Mar 14, 2016 by ajtmb
	Tyre Service in the Toowoomba Area (Preview) If you have a tyre problem when in the Toowoomba area their is a place approx. 12 Km south of town who will help you out. They call the place "Pop- in Punctures". Open 10-2:30pm and 4-6pm. or by appointment on 0437443764 every day of the week. They also sell discount tyres [new] which they can...	Phillipn	0	889	02:54 PM Mar 13, 2016 by Phillipn
	Progress on the not so cold chescold (Preview) G/Day all Thanks to the learned advice from the brains trust,I've made progress on the fridge that wasn't workin. I' pulled it apart and found a badly blocked jet,so after a spray with carby cleaner and a a bit of a brush it looks like it's gunna be fine. I've included a few shots of the jet Thanks to every...	Gaz n Shell	4	996	09:55 PM Mar 12, 2016 by Cruising Cruze
	Generator box mounting on rear bumper bar (Preview) Hi All I have purchased an aluminium generator box (base 800mmx400mm) to mount on the rear bumper of my grant tourer. I intend to install it hard up against rear caravan wall protected with rubber buffer. I will put a 5mm steel plate on top of bumperbar with box on top of it then secure with substantial u b...	Allyoops	16	5621	10:02 PM Mar 11, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	Dometic fridge RM4805 equiv. parts available free in Adelaide. (Preview) This is a 2009 US 2 door fridge but has many common parts with the RM4805 225L model and probably other models too. Shelves Doors Door handles Door seals Control panel Anything else you can think of. Currently in our driveway. Be quick, it will probably go to the dump on Monday. Call me 0428171214. Cheer...	Peter_n_Margaret	0	776	05:49 PM Mar 11, 2016 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Sat phones (Preview) Hi we are very green and setting up for our new life on the road. We are heading north to the cape in April and just wanted some advice on satalight phones!	travelyounger	9	1426	12:03 PM Mar 11, 2016 by BruDi
	Slotted Head Ball Stud (Preview) Hi, first post. Wondering if anyone can advise where to purchase a slotted head ball stud? It is for the door prop on a motor home. The only ones that I can find have a hex nut as part of the unit, which is unsuitable because of clearance issues. TIA Wal	wal1	5	1147	09:28 AM Mar 11, 2016 by 03_Troopy
	Brake ajustment tool (Preview) Hi all, This is my first van Plus electric brakes to go with it. I paid a visit today to Carasell trailer parts Sydney.( They have moved to 51 Powers Road Seven Hills from Wentworthville.) looking for my U bolts X 150mm, Got what I wanted. On display were a rack of electric brakes in exploded view. So I had...	Hey Jim	13	2288	10:08 PM Mar 10, 2016 by Bevandy2
	Not so cold chescold 3 way fridge (Preview) G/day folks I'm engaging the nomads brain trust. We've got a 3 way 50 litre chescold fridge that we've had for about 15 years,it's been a great fridge up till now but it's now only getting down to about 15 degrees on gas,any ideas on whats goin on with it. cheers Gaz	Gaz n Shell	13	2789	08:34 PM Mar 10, 2016 by Baz421
	AGMs and high current draw. (Preview) Gday all I did a little experiment with my inverter yesterday. I have a coffee machine that draws 5amps AC, two 100AH AGM batteries and a 100W solar panel. I turned the mains off and ran on batteries. inverter did the trick but my voltmeter told me the batteries were down to 11.8 volts under sustained l...	Phil C	23	2978	11:44 AM Mar 10, 2016 by oldtrack123
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