Techies' Corner

riakmacz · riakmacz

Does anyone out there know if there is space to retrofit a grey water tank to a 2019 model Goldstream Crown ST? Any other tips re pros and cons of this model caravan? Cheers, Bob

Fyncat · Fyncat

Hi everyone wondering if anyone can point us in the right direction we have purchased an off road 18 single axle caravan. Contracted for Dexter (which have now combined with Alko) anti sway but Lippert sway command has been put in place instead. Would anyone be able to advise if there is any difference...

MHJM · MHJM

Hi, I am looking for any advice regarding the use of Bluetooth Trackers for your van. Are these a good option to put in your van to track it in case it is stolen? I understand there are limitations regarding range and that someone with a compatible app on their phone must pass by your tracker in order for a...

Gone bananas · Gone bananas

Hi all Can anyone explain whether the trailer sway control on some vehicles is any good and does it negate the need for esc on the van Regards ,Gone bananas

Jack60 · Jack60

Have a new van with the Sphere Astrolink Fully Automatic Satellite Dish installed on the roof. My setup worked switching via remote between Foxtel, Vast and Apple TV for a couple of days and then the Vast lost signal strength and by turning the power supply off to the Foxtel box the Vast signal return...

Radar · Radar

Lithium battery hiccup. Installed a 12 volt. 120 amp lithium LiFeOp4 battery purchased from a large electrical retailer with very similar specifications as most of the retailers are quoting. At home in the driveway every test I threw at the battery worked fine, ran the 3 way refrigeration for Half a...

the pie van · the pie van

on special this Sat. for $499. getting mixed reviews from all over the net. does anyone have a first hand opinion

PeterInSa · PeterInSa

The Black foam that insulates the boot from the weather on a friends van has weathered over the years, I think it started out as 9mm wide and 6 or 7mm thick in Black ( now down to 3 or 4 mm thick). I would like to help him replace it. It is probably similar to the Bunnings item below that is thicker. Have your pur...

Moby58 · Moby58

Hi guys, Never been happy with my Winegard. Have the 'snowflake' one. Seen the Cowfisk VanTenna. Anyone tried one? Comments? And can you use the old winegard wall plate?

NannyJam · NannyJam

Hi, I have a 1999 15' Jayco Starcraft poptop, and my mains water inlet valve thingo has started leaking. For the life of me I can't see how to either tighten it, or unscrew it completely so I can get it off to somehow fix it. If I turn it, to try to either unscrew it or tighten it, the whole thing just turns. ...

Amarok · Amarok

The TV antenna on our motorhome has been damaged. It was a wingaurd type. What have people replaced it with? Peter

Tracy Louise · Tracy Louise

We updated our WiFi modem which now requires to re-enter password on connected devices (tv). Go to settings icon on tv, click, and nothing....... settings will not open. Any suggestions????

stenno2 · stenno2

Hi all, Greg here - as indicated, when I connect to mains water it simply bypasses and pours out of a short drain tube under the van- any ideas what the issue is -TIA

PeterInSa · PeterInSa

When I press the igniter button on a friends van, the igniter clicks every 3 secs or so and eventually the cook top or oven, Flame lights up. This slow light up happens which ever cook top or oven has the gas turned on. Don't know the brand of the stove its missing the label. I will need to check the 12v voltag...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

Can anyone tell me what the black wire to pin 2 does? Aussie Paul.

Van Go · Van Go

Hi all. My problem is quite puzzling. While watching our 12v TV, if my partner switches her bedside 12v fan on (plugged into her 12v bedside socket), reception is lost. If plugged into ANY 12v socket, the result is the same. My 12v fan (plugged into my 12v bedside socket) does not interfere with recepti...

travelyounger · travelyounger

Has anyone used or using voltax lithium 100 ,120 or 200 amp batteries ,I want to change to lithium from agm my charger will charge both and they are cheap but I hope not nasty

DaveA1963 · DaveA1963

We've been experiencing issues trying to keep the 3-way fridge in our new van at the correct temperature when travelling and utilising 12V. I know we can't expect the fridge to actually "cool down" when using this power source, but the other day, whilst travelling from Mildura to Echuca, the fridge...

goldenyears · goldenyears

Can anyone tell me where in melb i can get my webasto diesal cook top serviced ? Rang a few caravan and motorhome places no luck ! would appreciate any help .

Michael1001 · Michael1001

The trailing arm independent suspension on my Goldstream Camper (2002 model) is developing stress fractures and I need to retrofit new suspension. An option is the Australian made COUPLEMATE suspension. Does anyone have any experience (good or bad) with the Couplemate product? I would apprecia...

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	Goldstream Crown ST. Technical possibility to retrofit a grey water holding tank (Preview) Does anyone out there know if there is space to retrofit a grey water tank to a 2019 model Goldstream Crown ST? Any other tips re pros and cons of this model caravan? Cheers, Bob	riakmacz	8	575	08:59 PM Apr 1, 2024 by Possum3
	Lippert vs Dexter antisway for 18’ van Anti sway desperate lippert (Preview) Hi everyone wondering if anyone can point us in the right direction we have purchased an off road 18 single axle caravan. Contracted for Dexter (which have now combined with Alko) anti sway but Lippert sway command has been put in place instead. Would anyone be able to advise if there is any difference...	Fyncat	6	2159	04:47 AM Mar 27, 2024 by shakey55
	BLUETOOTH TRACKER (Preview) Hi, I am looking for any advice regarding the use of Bluetooth Trackers for your van. Are these a good option to put in your van to track it in case it is stolen? I understand there are limitations regarding range and that someone with a compatible app on their phone must pass by your tracker in order for a...	MHJM	3	586	12:41 AM Mar 27, 2024 by jegog
	Sway control (Preview) Hi all Can anyone explain whether the trailer sway control on some vehicles is any good and does it negate the need for esc on the van Regards ,Gone bananas	Gone bananas	15	870	12:36 AM Mar 27, 2024 by jegog
	Problem with Vast and Foxtel in caravan. (Preview) Have a new van with the Sphere Astrolink Fully Automatic Satellite Dish installed on the roof. My setup worked switching via remote between Foxtel, Vast and Apple TV for a couple of days and then the Vast lost signal strength and by turning the power supply off to the Foxtel box the Vast signal return...	Jack60	8	663	05:03 PM Mar 26, 2024 by Jack60
	Lithium battery hiccup (Preview) Lithium battery hiccup. Installed a 12 volt. 120 amp lithium LiFeOp4 battery purchased from a large electrical retailer with very similar specifications as most of the retailers are quoting. At home in the driveway every test I threw at the battery worked fine, ran the 3 way refrigeration for Half a...	Radar	19	832	02:10 PM Mar 20, 2024 by TimTim
	Aldi 75lt dual zone fridge (Preview) on special this Sat. for $499. getting mixed reviews from all over the net. does anyone have a first hand opinion	the pie van	0	415	02:36 PM Mar 14, 2024 by the pie van
	Insulation Foam for Caravan Boot Lid (Preview) The Black foam that insulates the boot from the weather on a friends van has weathered over the years, I think it started out as 9mm wide and 6 or 7mm thick in Black ( now down to 3 or 4 mm thick). I would like to help him replace it. It is probably similar to the Bunnings item below that is thicker. Have your pur...	PeterInSa	0	376	09:32 AM Mar 13, 2024 by PeterInSa
	Cowfish VanTenna - anyone got one? (Preview) Hi guys, Never been happy with my Winegard. Have the 'snowflake' one. Seen the Cowfisk VanTenna. Anyone tried one? Comments? And can you use the old winegard wall plate?	Moby58	3	513	08:46 AM Mar 11, 2024 by lizandlarry
	Mains Water Inlet Leaking - 1999 Jayco Starcraft ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi, I have a 1999 15' Jayco Starcraft poptop, and my mains water inlet valve thingo has started leaking. For the life of me I can't see how to either tighten it, or unscrew it completely so I can get it off to somehow fix it. If I turn it, to try to either unscrew it or tighten it, the whole thing just turns. ...	NannyJam	31	1114	09:11 AM Mar 10, 2024 by bristte
	Antenna tv (Preview) The TV antenna on our motorhome has been damaged. It was a wingaurd type. What have people replaced it with? Peter	Amarok	4	448	04:12 PM Mar 4, 2024 by PeterD
	RV media 12vlt smart tv (Preview) We updated our WiFi modem which now requires to re-enter password on connected devices (tv). Go to settings icon on tv, click, and nothing....... settings will not open. Any suggestions????	Tracy Louise	5	434	12:13 PM Mar 1, 2024 by Tracy Louise
	2011 Jayco StarCraft mains water bypass issue (Preview) Hi all, Greg here - as indicated, when I connect to mains water it simply bypasses and pours out of a short drain tube under the van- any ideas what the issue is -TIA	stenno2	4	411	11:22 AM Mar 1, 2024 by stenno2
	Slow Igniter to light gas cook tops (Preview) When I press the igniter button on a friends van, the igniter clicks every 3 secs or so and eventually the cook top or oven, Flame lights up. This slow light up happens which ever cook top or oven has the gas turned on. Don't know the brand of the stove its missing the label. I will need to check the 12v voltag...	PeterInSa	6	652	08:37 PM Feb 28, 2024 by PeterInSa
	Jayco 12 pin plug wiring ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Can anyone tell me what the black wire to pin 2 does? Aussie Paul.	aussie_paul	43	17960	03:40 PM Feb 28, 2024 by Possum3
	12v television reception interference (Preview) Hi all. My problem is quite puzzling. While watching our 12v TV, if my partner switches her bedside 12v fan on (plugged into her 12v bedside socket), reception is lost. If plugged into ANY 12v socket, the result is the same. My 12v fan (plugged into my 12v bedside socket) does not interfere with recepti...	Van Go	4	583	09:52 AM Feb 27, 2024 by Aus-Kiwi
	Lithium batteries (Preview) Has anyone used or using voltax lithium 100 ,120 or 200 amp batteries ,I want to change to lithium from agm my charger will charge both and they are cheap but I hope not nasty	travelyounger	22	2708	08:26 PM Feb 26, 2024 by TimTim
	Can you run a 3-way fridge from 240V whilst driving? (Preview) We've been experiencing issues trying to keep the 3-way fridge in our new van at the correct temperature when travelling and utilising 12V. I know we can't expect the fridge to actually "cool down" when using this power source, but the other day, whilst travelling from Mildura to Echuca, the fridge...	DaveA1963	17	774	11:26 PM Feb 25, 2024 by watsea
	sevicing a diesal webasto cooktop (Preview) Can anyone tell me where in melb i can get my webasto diesal cook top serviced ? Rang a few caravan and motorhome places no luck ! would appreciate any help .	goldenyears	5	442	03:52 PM Feb 25, 2024 by goldenyears
	Camper Suspension ( 1 2 ) (Preview) The trailing arm independent suspension on my Goldstream Camper (2002 model) is developing stress fractures and I need to retrofit new suspension. An option is the Australian made COUPLEMATE suspension. Does anyone have any experience (good or bad) with the Couplemate product? I would apprecia...	Michael1001	30	2585	11:31 AM Feb 25, 2024 by jegog
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