Techies' Corner

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...

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?

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...

Amarok · Amarok

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

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. ...

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

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...

Ronzo · Ronzo

Hello fellow travellers Going to replace my 3 tyres as over 5 years old. Its not an off road van Looking for recommendations please Thanks and regards Ronzo

DonJul · DonJul

We have a 2021 Winnebago Coogee that has overheated (DEC light has come on) and the vehicle has gone into limp mode. Iveco have diagnosed that this is to do with the air conditioning system. The first time this occurred the tech cleared the fault, the second time the tech replaced the a/c hoses, suppose...

Snubby · Snubby

Hi everyone I have just purchased a 2023 Mazda BT50 twin cab. The tailgate does not have the usual cable retainers, but does have folding bars.I want to keep the bars in place, as I think they are stronger and more reliable. The BT50/Isuzu Dmax are said to be the same, built in the same factory but with min...

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...

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 .

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...

gypsy2600 · gypsy2600

Hi, We have an older model Thetford Cassette Toilet, C402 The red light which lets us know the cassette is nearing full is not operating. I did contact Thetford but became even more confused. They did however instruct me to take a magnet and hold it over the reed switch, if there is no pull then the proble...

shaken · shaken

Went to change over gas bottle two way switch let gas out once it was undone

FootlooseFizzers · FootlooseFizzers

Greetiings all, It was working fine last time we travelled. It was fine when parked up at home then last night I got up to check the perimeter and noticed a light coming from the back of the van. Lo and behold, the brake lights where on. I have no idea how long it had been like that. Today I checked the fron...

snap1946 · snap1946

hi allis anybody having trouble with their portable freezers in this hot weather.mine wont pull down past -9thanks snap

Pasley69 · Pasley69

Hi, I was in the process of getting my caravan out of mothballs and doing some rust treatment to the axle and springs when I noticed a crack in the chassis, just forward of a leaf spring mount. (see image) Does anyone have experience in fixing the problem? I assume it is fixable, and that the crack extend...

Noriek · Noriek

HI all, if anyone has any ideas. I have a thetford casset toilt, it also has a SOG vent valve fitted, As with operation of toilet when fron sliding valve is opened the vent fan switches on, You depress pump switch on the toilet, quick rinse of bowl, use toilet ,flush, cose valve. However all of a sudden ,li...

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	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	582	12:41 AM Mar 27, 2024 by jegog
	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	503	08:46 AM Mar 11, 2024 by lizandlarry
	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	659	05:03 PM Mar 26, 2024 by Jack60
	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	445	04:12 PM Mar 4, 2024 by PeterD
	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	1107	09:11 AM Mar 10, 2024 by bristte
	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	433	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	408	11:22 AM Mar 1, 2024 by stenno2
	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	762	11:26 PM Feb 25, 2024 by watsea
	New tyres for New Age 16.5 E single axle van (Preview) Hello fellow travellers Going to replace my 3 tyres as over 5 years old. Its not an off road van Looking for recommendations please Thanks and regards Ronzo	Ronzo	5	306	05:51 PM Feb 23, 2024 by Ronzo
	Winnebago Coogee overheating (Preview) We have a 2021 Winnebago Coogee that has overheated (DEC light has come on) and the vehicle has gone into limp mode. Iveco have diagnosed that this is to do with the air conditioning system. The first time this occurred the tech cleared the fault, the second time the tech replaced the a/c hoses, suppose...	DonJul	2	307	08:32 AM Feb 22, 2024 by woolman
	Tailgate dampers/ gas struts Mazda BT50 2023 (Preview) Hi everyone I have just purchased a 2023 Mazda BT50 twin cab. The tailgate does not have the usual cable retainers, but does have folding bars.I want to keep the bars in place, as I think they are stronger and more reliable. The BT50/Isuzu Dmax are said to be the same, built in the same factory but with min...	Snubby	5	378	08:28 AM Feb 20, 2024 by The Travelling Dillberries
	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	581	09:52 AM Feb 27, 2024 by Aus-Kiwi
	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	441	03:52 PM Feb 25, 2024 by goldenyears
	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	648	08:37 PM Feb 28, 2024 by PeterInSa
	Thetford Toilet Cassette-Reed Switch (Preview) Hi, We have an older model Thetford Cassette Toilet, C402 The red light which lets us know the cassette is nearing full is not operating. I did contact Thetford but became even more confused. They did however instruct me to take a magnet and hold it over the reed switch, if there is no pull then the proble...	gypsy2600	15	613	04:18 PM Feb 11, 2024 by Possum3
	Should Gas bottle switch leak (Preview) Went to change over gas bottle two way switch let gas out once it was undone	shaken	6	523	11:24 AM Feb 12, 2024 by Radar
	Breakaway 600 (Preview) Greetiings all, It was working fine last time we travelled. It was fine when parked up at home then last night I got up to check the perimeter and noticed a light coming from the back of the van. Lo and behold, the brake lights where on. I have no idea how long it had been like that. Today I checked the fron...	FootlooseFizzers	7	514	11:38 AM Feb 8, 2024 by PeterD
	freezer (Preview) hi allis anybody having trouble with their portable freezers in this hot weather.mine wont pull down past -9thanks snap	snap1946	5	456	08:18 PM Jan 28, 2024 by snap1946
	Crack in caravan chassis (Preview) Hi, I was in the process of getting my caravan out of mothballs and doing some rust treatment to the axle and springs when I noticed a crack in the chassis, just forward of a leaf spring mount. (see image) Does anyone have experience in fixing the problem? I assume it is fixable, and that the crack extend...	Pasley69	7	736	09:28 PM Jan 27, 2024 by Cassie63
	Thetford toilt water running (Preview) HI all, if anyone has any ideas. I have a thetford casset toilt, it also has a SOG vent valve fitted, As with operation of toilet when fron sliding valve is opened the vent fan switches on, You depress pump switch on the toilet, quick rinse of bowl, use toilet ,flush, cose valve. However all of a sudden ,li...	Noriek	0	268	10:50 AM Jan 26, 2024 by Noriek
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