Techies' Corner

Burns1 · Burns1

Hi all. Brand new to this forum and seeking your knowledge on Motorhomes. Have been looking at MH's for some time and have found one we like. Most we have seen have a 12v/240v fridge/freezer but this one has only 12v to the FF. Lighting is LED.Gas hot water,stove and oven.The owner has a portable solar pa...

President of the Planet · President of the Planet

Admin, If there is already on Water storage. Maybe we should delete this one? Or keep the best Topic Post? Fellow Grey Nomads :) My Current home is a 1999 Mazda E2000 Van. Im currently looking into many things I need for my Camper Set Up. For my water needs, I was thinking of mounting say 2 X 3mtr X 125mm Po...

Kevin 1955 · Kevin 1955

Hi there, Anyone out there know of somewhere in the Bendigo area where I can get my Fiat Ducato Motorhome serviced. Also should I worry about using genuine parts, all suggestions welcome. Regards. Kevin.

Fizzy Bear · Fizzy Bear

Just wondering if you need to fit the above when towing a 2450kg van as the Kakadu has air suspension ?

Olley46 · Olley46

A friend of mine was telling me the other day, if you get an awning replaced you don't have a choice of colour anymore ,is this so or is that crap. Lance C

Johnty · Johnty

We are about to live in our van for a couple of months. We don't have an annex only privacy screens but I would like to get a skirt made to stop the wind howling under the van. Has anyone got one made in the northern suburbs of Perth.

hako · hako

I've just been attempting to get my Waeco copy 50l freezer down to -20C and noticed that it did not want to go lower than -13C. (ambient +35C)It was connected to a battery which is then connected to an 80w solar panel. On checking the solar amps out of the regulator I noticed I had zero despite the sun shin...

gerard gue · gerard gue

I just fix a thicker cable to the positive lead( red ) but the negative( black) is a bit thinner do you think is fine? thank you Regards

President of the Planet · President of the Planet

Hey Guys :) For Cloths & Bedding storage, me finks a good idea is to store them on the inside rear walls of my 1999 Mazda E2000 LWB? For this specs, However I am require to get manufactured Custom Elastic Netting to Tech onto The internal rear walls above bed height? Does anyone know at all, where one m...

Aus-Kiwi · Aus-Kiwi

Winabago Explorer motorhome .. Has anyone painted or done any maintenance on there roof.. Its mainly for maintenance .. Where did they buy the paint or covering ? I see YouTube how it's done .. But they are mainly US sites ... would like to do preventative maintenance than replace or have issues latte...

Bru · Bru

In our new, second-hand Van we have a 3 way fridge (Electrolux) I switch to gas, turn on gas tank pilot lights and nothing , warm fridge, I follow all directions several times, nothing, even change gas bottle to new full one. Any cool ideas welcome. HELP. We are about to set off tomorrow morning for a fe...

Koni · Koni

hi I'm looking for some tyres for our Toyota coaster. The ones on it are hankook 6.50R16 LT. when I look online or ring tyres places I have no luck. Most I see have a 195 or 205 etc in front of the 6.50 R16..... Tyre conversion guides don't help much either. can anybody please help me find out the correct n...

DeBe · DeBe

Was given a fridge with a 3 flash code, meaning locked rotor or too high head pressure. After some investigation decided the fault was in the compressor. I then cut the compressor apart to see why?. Found the compressor was free to turn (not locked) & still gave a 3 flash code. Decided to test the win...

Gregs1 · Gregs1

Hi Guys, I am thinking of making up a carrying rack for my Oz Pig fitted on the rear bar next to the Spare Tyre. I met a guy on the road that mentioned that he had one set up and it worked well and saved the bulky storage in other places. its just a bit bigger than the gas bottle holders which I was thinking of ext...

Aus-Kiwi · Aus-Kiwi

Why are they fitted and then people seal them ? To prevent gas ? LPG build up in vehicle.. Preventing an explosion.. This is crazy !! -- Edited by Aus-Kiwi on Thursday 11th of February 2016 08:32:12 PM

iana · iana

I know the debate on WDH rages on, but I want to ask, once in the past the Falcon and the Holden were probably the main tow vehicle in Aus. These vehicles were primary designed as passenger carriers and so had suspension designed with that point in mind. I don't know what suspension upgrades were availab...

colinoldncranky · colinoldncranky

ATM my newish caravan is in the drive being prepped ffor a few trips but down the road I am obviously going to have to park it for extended periods of time. I'll need to take the weight then off the tyres. (As an extra benefit I figure that it will be less attractive to anyone wanting to drive away with it.) I a...

Koni · Koni

Hi, im new to this so I presume I just describe our problem and hope someone can help us. We have been converting a 1981 Toyota coaster into our new RV, we are now at the most important stage of finding a new engine and putting it in. our hardest part is trying to find an engine that will fit in without modify...

Gregs1 · Gregs1

Hello Everyone, I am a new member and feeling my way with this Forum. It should be good. My wife and I have been traveling in our Crusader Caravan for 6 years now and loving it. I have a problem with this Europa Hatch leaking. its been a pain since new and I keep trying to pack it up to fix the problem with no suc...

Jamie and Kerryn · Jamie and Kerryn

Hi Everyone, I'm chasing a diagram showing the location of all the air con components in my motorhome. I have an electrical issue somewhere in the system and need to find where all the components are located eg. pressure switches, relays, thermostat etc. If anyone has one they could send me that would...

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	12v power only in Motorhome (Preview) Hi all. Brand new to this forum and seeking your knowledge on Motorhomes. Have been looking at MH's for some time and have found one we like. Most we have seen have a 12v/240v fridge/freezer but this one has only 12v to the FF. Lighting is LED.Gas hot water,stove and oven.The owner has a portable solar pa...	Burns1	13	1286	07:24 PM Feb 21, 2016 by baysidetas
	Motor Home Water Storage (Preview) Admin, If there is already on Water storage. Maybe we should delete this one? Or keep the best Topic Post? Fellow Grey Nomads :) My Current home is a 1999 Mazda E2000 Van. Im currently looking into many things I need for my Camper Set Up. For my water needs, I was thinking of mounting say 2 X 3mtr X 125mm Po...	President of the Planet	24	1579	07:01 PM Feb 21, 2016 by baysidetas
	Fiat Ducato (Preview) Hi there, Anyone out there know of somewhere in the Bendigo area where I can get my Fiat Ducato Motorhome serviced. Also should I worry about using genuine parts, all suggestions welcome. Regards. Kevin.	Kevin 1955	9	1373	05:53 PM Feb 21, 2016 by Geeco
	Fitting a weight distribution hitch to a Prado Kakadu (Preview) Just wondering if you need to fit the above when towing a 2450kg van as the Kakadu has air suspension ?	Fizzy Bear	4	1320	02:42 PM Feb 21, 2016 by peter_s
	Awnings (Preview) A friend of mine was telling me the other day, if you get an awning replaced you don't have a choice of colour anymore ,is this so or is that crap. Lance C	Olley46	5	1268	12:24 PM Feb 21, 2016 by erad
	Caravan skirt (Preview) We are about to live in our van for a couple of months. We don't have an annex only privacy screens but I would like to get a skirt made to stop the wind howling under the van. Has anyone got one made in the northern suburbs of Perth.	Johnty	7	1928	10:03 AM Feb 20, 2016 by PeterInSa
	Anderson Plugs - they don't last forever! (Preview) I've just been attempting to get my Waeco copy 50l freezer down to -20C and noticed that it did not want to go lower than -13C. (ambient +35C)It was connected to a battery which is then connected to an 80w solar panel. On checking the solar amps out of the regulator I noticed I had zero despite the sun shin...	hako	13	2286	08:33 AM Feb 20, 2016 by valiant81
	Jumper leads (Preview) I just fix a thicker cable to the positive lead( red ) but the negative( black) is a bit thinner do you think is fine? thank you Regards	gerard gue	3	1082	10:50 AM Feb 19, 2016 by hako
	Motor Home Storage a Web Netting (Preview) Hey Guys :) For Cloths & Bedding storage, me finks a good idea is to store them on the inside rear walls of my 1999 Mazda E2000 LWB? For this specs, However I am require to get manufactured Custom Elastic Netting to Tech onto The internal rear walls above bed height? Does anyone know at all, where one m...	President of the Planet	4	1749	04:41 PM Feb 17, 2016 by blaze
	Referbing rubber roof .. Motorhome .. (Preview) Winabago Explorer motorhome .. Has anyone painted or done any maintenance on there roof.. Its mainly for maintenance .. Where did they buy the paint or covering ? I see YouTube how it's done .. But they are mainly US sites ... would like to do preventative maintenance than replace or have issues latte...	Aus-Kiwi	12	2913	12:03 AM Feb 17, 2016 by freespirit2
	Fridge Problem (Preview) In our new, second-hand Van we have a 3 way fridge (Electrolux) I switch to gas, turn on gas tank pilot lights and nothing , warm fridge, I follow all directions several times, nothing, even change gas bottle to new full one. Any cool ideas welcome. HELP. We are about to set off tomorrow morning for a fe...	Bru	5	1806	05:56 PM Feb 16, 2016 by Bru
	Light truck tyres for coaster.......... (Preview) hi I'm looking for some tyres for our Toyota coaster. The ones on it are hankook 6.50R16 LT. when I look online or ring tyres places I have no luck. Most I see have a 195 or 205 etc in front of the 6.50 R16..... Tyre conversion guides don't help much either. can anybody please help me find out the correct n...	Koni	5	3853	11:32 PM Feb 15, 2016 by exa41
	Danfoss BD35F compressor (Preview) Was given a fridge with a 3 flash code, meaning locked rotor or too high head pressure. After some investigation decided the fault was in the compressor. I then cut the compressor apart to see why?. Found the compressor was free to turn (not locked) & still gave a 3 flash code. Decided to test the win...	DeBe	26	5157	09:16 PM Feb 15, 2016 by 03_Troopy
	Oz Pig holding rack on van rear next tp spare tyre. (Preview) Hi Guys, I am thinking of making up a carrying rack for my Oz Pig fitted on the rear bar next to the Spare Tyre. I met a guy on the road that mentioned that he had one set up and it worked well and saved the bulky storage in other places. its just a bit bigger than the gas bottle holders which I was thinking of ext...	Gregs1	1	859	08:37 PM Feb 15, 2016 by Cruising Cruze
	sealed vent !! (Preview) Why are they fitted and then people seal them ? To prevent gas ? LPG build up in vehicle.. Preventing an explosion.. This is crazy !! -- Edited by Aus-Kiwi on Thursday 11th of February 2016 08:32:12 PM	Aus-Kiwi	11	3230	04:13 PM Feb 15, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	Further on WDH's (Preview) I know the debate on WDH rages on, but I want to ask, once in the past the Falcon and the Holden were probably the main tow vehicle in Aus. These vehicles were primary designed as passenger carriers and so had suspension designed with that point in mind. I don't know what suspension upgrades were availab...	iana	23	3882	12:29 PM Feb 15, 2016 by rockylizard
	Parking the Van off the tyres (Preview) ATM my newish caravan is in the drive being prepped ffor a few trips but down the road I am obviously going to have to park it for extended periods of time. I'll need to take the weight then off the tyres. (As an extra benefit I figure that it will be less attractive to anyone wanting to drive away with it.) I a...	colinoldncranky	10	1080	11:00 AM Feb 15, 2016 by TowBall
	Toyota coaster engine installation...... 1981. (Preview) Hi, im new to this so I presume I just describe our problem and hope someone can help us. We have been converting a 1981 Toyota coaster into our new RV, we are now at the most important stage of finding a new engine and putting it in. our hardest part is trying to find an engine that will fit in without modify...	Koni	7	3633	06:19 PM Feb 14, 2016 by Koni
	Europa Hatch for slide out BBQ Leaking. (Preview) Hello Everyone, I am a new member and feeling my way with this Forum. It should be good. My wife and I have been traveling in our Crusader Caravan for 6 years now and loving it. I have a problem with this Europa Hatch leaking. its been a pain since new and I keep trying to pack it up to fix the problem with no suc...	Gregs1	2	848	03:52 PM Feb 14, 2016 by Gregs1
	1988 Toyota Coaster Air Conditioning Diagram (Preview) Hi Everyone, I'm chasing a diagram showing the location of all the air con components in my motorhome. I have an electrical issue somewhere in the system and need to find where all the components are located eg. pressure switches, relays, thermostat etc. If anyone has one they could send me that would...	Jamie and Kerryn	9	3691	10:13 AM Feb 14, 2016 by Jaahn
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