Techies' Corner

aussietraveller · aussietraveller

Gday all I have a Suburban water heater in my van which has a 240 volt rocker switch that has frozen in the on position and is in a rediculous position which makes it almost impossible to get at, i would like to change it and would appreciate advice on how to do the job from someone who has done it also is there...

oldtrack123 · oldtrack123

http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1084213

iana · iana

I am trying to trace wires in my van, and reading the literature, I think there is a mistake in the wiring instructions. Jayco's wiring of the twelve pin plug clearly says that pin 2 (black) is +12volts from the battery, however "Tow Secure" installation instructions (the breakaway unit used) says t...

terrola · terrola

have 2 gas bottles going to fit a duel gas regulator need to fit a line from the regulator to the copper line going to the van does this have to be a copper line or will a flexable gas line do ? thanks for any imfo

toglhot · toglhot

I've just bought a new camper and intend attaching a semi flexible 'plastic' backed SP. In a previous camper I used an aluminium backed semi flexible and whilst I never had a problem I know the aluminium panels don't perform to 100% due to heat, what's the story with plastic backed panels. When I attac...

Grey fox · Grey fox

looking for info from all you learn ed people on top load washers we have one that flogs the guts out the cupboard on spin and now the motor pulley is destroying itself. have a casale (where ever it came from) does anyone have one that does work?

sufil · sufil

Mdon2R · Mdon2R

Hi all, I fitted a gas only 23L Atwood water heater to my bus a few years ago. It has always been blowing the thermal fuse for no apparent reason. Nothing seems to have overheated. Has anybody had this problem or know what the cause may be. cheers

Marken · Marken

I bought my caravan 2nd hand and was pleased that it included a 15A Ctek charger under the bed to charge the onboard battery(ies) when connected to 240V. Noticed fairly recently that it was a bit noisy but then next time I checked it was quiet (still running). Just found out that the charger now will not t...

toglhot · toglhot

I installed an Anderson plug at the rear of my tug some time ago, it is connected to the battery via a circuit breaker and heavier gauge cable, this feeds the camper fridge only when travelling. Today I traded the camper on a newish camper (5 months old) which I pick up next month. The new camper is also fit...

Baz421 · Baz421

Hi all anyone know a good diesel repair workshop in Hobart (or close by), for a 4.2 turbo Landcruiser engine check and diagnosis. Thanks baz

Cassie9 · Cassie9

I have a Sunliner Switch motorhome and want to tow a small car behind. I was thinking of an A frame either Ready Brute or Hitch n' Go. Has anyone had experience with either of these. If so can you advise pros and cons. No technical talk though as I am a solo 68yr old female and new to this wonderful life style....

Dhutime · Dhutime

Thinking of getting a chip for our Toyota landcruiser 100 s D/T. Any recommendations Which one is the best .? Motor done 220 thousand Klm . We tow a heavy van it handels it ok but would like some extra power . Dhutime

Patto44 · Patto44

I would like your considered opinions of what my problem may be.I have just replaced the deep cycle (105ah x 2) batteries with 2 new 120 ah batteries.2 days later #1 battery is down to 11v with the only draw being the portable fridge which uses about 2.4 a/h. #2 battery was still at 13v. I switched them aro...

laurieoz · laurieoz

Hi I want to put a solar panel on the roof of a Jayco Swan Outback I will use brackets and Silaflex to hold it down But I would feel better if I put some screws in the brackets as well as Silaflex Anyone know the construction under the fibre glass roof - I guess there is ply wood but I want to know the thickens of t...

Stratman77 · Stratman77

I have a Truma water heater which seems to be too efficient! On a temperature setting of 1, the water is almost hot enough to make a cuppa and it has blown the release valve once. I have had the system checked by the dealer (still under warranty) but he couldn't find any problem. He did say that I should take...

Gazook · Gazook

Trying to locate spares or a reconditioned power steering box for my 1987 Toyota Coaster. This one has done 248k and has excessive ply in the steering wheel, worn piston and worm is the problem. All I get offered is a second hand unit which is probably worn in the same areas. Any ideas thanks.

elliemike · elliemike

Going to do a routine maintenance check on my camper brakes shortly. Can I test them with a 12v battery by connecting to the appropriate pin on the plug. Every time I do the maintenance I think I should have got some info about doing it that way. Not wanting to burn wiring out of course. I have to manoeuvr...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... Cheers - John

OutbackMK · OutbackMK

Since I purchased the van I have noticed on a hot day it often struggles to keep the fridge temp below 7 degrees c or better.After adding a shade awning over the vent no significant improvement was observed so I decided to add a cooling fan. The general consensus from this forum and others is to extract...

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	Suburban water heater (Preview) Gday all I have a Suburban water heater in my van which has a 240 volt rocker switch that has frozen in the on position and is in a rediculous position which makes it almost impossible to get at, i would like to change it and would appreciate advice on how to do the job from someone who has done it also is there...	aussietraveller	3	1077	11:33 AM Mar 29, 2016 by aussietraveller
	RECALL Rays BCF Supercheap two burner butane stoves (Preview) http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1084213	oldtrack123	14	1747	08:55 PM Mar 28, 2016 by Very happy camper
	Jayco trailer Plug Wiring. (Preview) I am trying to trace wires in my van, and reading the literature, I think there is a mistake in the wiring instructions. Jayco's wiring of the twelve pin plug clearly says that pin 2 (black) is +12volts from the battery, however "Tow Secure" installation instructions (the breakaway unit used) says t...	iana	4	2870	10:32 AM Mar 28, 2016 by PeterD
	duel gas regulator (Preview) have 2 gas bottles going to fit a duel gas regulator need to fit a line from the regulator to the copper line going to the van does this have to be a copper line or will a flexable gas line do ? thanks for any imfo	terrola	11	2188	09:03 AM Mar 27, 2016 by Spook
	Semi flexible SP instalation. (Preview) I've just bought a new camper and intend attaching a semi flexible 'plastic' backed SP. In a previous camper I used an aluminium backed semi flexible and whilst I never had a problem I know the aluminium panels don't perform to 100% due to heat, what's the story with plastic backed panels. When I attac...	toglhot	2	1335	11:28 PM Mar 26, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	Top Load Washers (Preview) looking for info from all you learn ed people on top load washers we have one that flogs the guts out the cupboard on spin and now the motor pulley is destroying itself. have a casale (where ever it came from) does anyone have one that does work?	Grey fox	4	1181	02:03 PM Mar 26, 2016 by Spook
	Sorry just couldn't resist this one. (Preview)	sufil	6	1612	02:00 PM Mar 26, 2016 by Spook
	Atwood gas only water heater blowing thermofuse (Preview) Hi all, I fitted a gas only 23L Atwood water heater to my bus a few years ago. It has always been blowing the thermal fuse for no apparent reason. Nothing seems to have overheated. Has anybody had this problem or know what the cause may be. cheers	Mdon2R	1	778	12:01 PM Mar 25, 2016 by jules47
	Ctek charger problem (Preview) I bought my caravan 2nd hand and was pleased that it included a 15A Ctek charger under the bed to charge the onboard battery(ies) when connected to 240V. Noticed fairly recently that it was a bit noisy but then next time I checked it was quiet (still running). Just found out that the charger now will not t...	Marken	14	7258	12:29 AM Mar 25, 2016 by oldtrack123
	Isolator (Preview) I installed an Anderson plug at the rear of my tug some time ago, it is connected to the battery via a circuit breaker and heavier gauge cable, this feeds the camper fridge only when travelling. Today I traded the camper on a newish camper (5 months old) which I pick up next month. The new camper is also fit...	toglhot	5	1617	11:57 PM Mar 24, 2016 by oldtrack123
	HELP PLEASE - NEED GOOD DIESEL REPAIRER IN HOBART (Preview) Hi all anyone know a good diesel repair workshop in Hobart (or close by), for a 4.2 turbo Landcruiser engine check and diagnosis. Thanks baz	Baz421	6	2176	08:54 PM Mar 23, 2016 by Baz421
	Need advice please (Preview) I have a Sunliner Switch motorhome and want to tow a small car behind. I was thinking of an A frame either Ready Brute or Hitch n' Go. Has anyone had experience with either of these. If so can you advise pros and cons. No technical talk though as I am a solo 68yr old female and new to this wonderful life style....	Cassie9	7	2566	11:15 PM Mar 22, 2016 by ShortNorth
	Chip for Diesel motor (Preview) Thinking of getting a chip for our Toyota landcruiser 100 s D/T. Any recommendations Which one is the best .? Motor done 220 thousand Klm . We tow a heavy van it handels it ok but would like some extra power . Dhutime	Dhutime	24	4997	12:27 AM Mar 22, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	New Batteries (Preview) I would like your considered opinions of what my problem may be.I have just replaced the deep cycle (105ah x 2) batteries with 2 new 120 ah batteries.2 days later #1 battery is down to 11v with the only draw being the portable fridge which uses about 2.4 a/h. #2 battery was still at 13v. I switched them aro...	Patto44	12	1713	08:35 PM Mar 21, 2016 by Phil C
	Jayco Swan Outback Roof Solar (Preview) Hi I want to put a solar panel on the roof of a Jayco Swan Outback I will use brackets and Silaflex to hold it down But I would feel better if I put some screws in the brackets as well as Silaflex Anyone know the construction under the fibre glass roof - I guess there is ply wood but I want to know the thickens of t...	laurieoz	4	2809	06:19 PM Mar 21, 2016 by toglhot
	water heater issue (Preview) I have a Truma water heater which seems to be too efficient! On a temperature setting of 1, the water is almost hot enough to make a cuppa and it has blown the release valve once. I have had the system checked by the dealer (still under warranty) but he couldn't find any problem. He did say that I should take...	Stratman77	8	1296	05:35 PM Mar 21, 2016 by Stratman77
	Power steering box problems. (Preview) Trying to locate spares or a reconditioned power steering box for my 1987 Toyota Coaster. This one has done 248k and has excessive ply in the steering wheel, worn piston and worm is the problem. All I get offered is a second hand unit which is probably worn in the same areas. Any ideas thanks.	Gazook	12	4516	05:07 PM Mar 21, 2016 by Dale
	Testing Electric Brakes. (Preview) Going to do a routine maintenance check on my camper brakes shortly. Can I test them with a 12v battery by connecting to the appropriate pin on the plug. Every time I do the maintenance I think I should have got some info about doing it that way. Not wanting to burn wiring out of course. I have to manoeuvr...	elliemike	6	1608	11:45 PM Mar 20, 2016 by elliemike
	Perfectionist?? (Preview) Gday... Cheers - John	rockylizard	13	2334	12:30 PM Mar 20, 2016 by Phil C
	Adding a cooling fan to a improve the efficiency of a 3 way fridge on a Jayco Starcraft poptop. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Since I purchased the van I have noticed on a hot day it often struggles to keep the fridge temp below 7 degrees c or better.After adding a shade awning over the vent no significant improvement was observed so I decided to add a cooling fan. The general consensus from this forum and others is to extract...	OutbackMK	35	5405	06:59 AM Mar 20, 2016 by jade46
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