Techies' Corner

cjt55 · cjt55

Hi all, I will be hitting the road again soon and plan to take my IQ4 Foxtel box with me. The new box requires 2 cables connected to the satelitte to work fully but am told it will still work with one cable but you will not be able to record. My question is will a splitter with one IN terminal with multiple OUT t...

Cacho · Cacho

we got two batteries same brand same voltage the only difference is one is rate 10 hr the other one is 20hr can them be join on parallel thans very much sorry about my english

imner · imner

I recently saw a tow ball set up that had a small feeder type device on the tow vechiel similar to a ringfeed on a large truck to aid hitching up especially when your on your own does anyone know where I can obtain one.

DMaxer · DMaxer

I was reading something the other day where it stated that when registration safety checks are done on caravans, tyres must be less than ten years old. Whilst this makes sense, I was wondering how often and at what time frame do other posters renew their caravan tyres, regardless of wear. I think the ty...

Gavinwr27 · Gavinwr27

Can anyone tell me, should the fan on the rooftop unit blow air or suck air? My a/c has never been much good and I have been doing some investigation of its operation. Yesterday I noticed that the fan on the rooftop unit is sucking air from the outside, whereas I would have thought it would have thought it...

stock61 · stock61

hi I know there is a lot this said. but i'm putting it out there has anyone used verseseal liquid rubber ozzy made.

stock61 · stock61

hi all new here great site. I have a 1997 regent single axle van not a pop top. I have 12/240 lights 3 in ceiling 1 outside 12/240/gas 2310 fridge, can't find the 12 fuse anywere inside or out thanks for you time. peter

jonesboy · jonesboy

Recently purchased an ex-rental Merc Sprinter campervan. It came with what appears to be a Majestic UFO X TV Antenna - 27cm diameter fixed disc. Where there is a strong signal (Capital Cities) reception is excellent however moving to the sticks (Gin Gin, Byron Bay etc) things deteriorate rather qui...

bgt · bgt

Just curious!!! Anyone here done much dirt road traveling in a Fiat Ducato based motrohome? If so how do the Fiats handle the rough going? We have a Ducato van conversion and was looking at some of the dirt roads with longing eyes!!

iana · iana

We are now at a place that only has bore water, water is very restricted. We have our own onboard supply. At the moment we are bucketing the bore water to avoid mixing. Has anyone added provision to split their water system so the hot, through the water heater and drinking water is good water, supplied by...

DMaxer · DMaxer

I am in the process of giving the van a good clean out and have an issue with those hideous black plastic window openers you have to slide before you wind out the window. Past experience has taught me that if you put any pressure on the little b*ggers, they just snap off at the base leaving the turning part i...

redrain · redrain

any recommendations thanks paul

Eaglemax · Eaglemax

Not talking for car batteries. Briefly- my first van build was- 11ft, 120W solar, 100A AGM, load- CPAP (no humidifier), 18 litre Waeco fridge, TV 5 hours/night as main draw. Had lots of trouble with battery going near flat (as low as 11.2V). Second and current van. 300W solar, 130A AGM, load the same...

Jaahn · Jaahn

Hi How an emerging country has provided infrastructure in one city for electric taxis. The future ? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6Vp0IrkU54 Jaahn

iana · iana

I have the Red-Arc tow pro installed. I have never been really happy with the braking ability of the van when severe braking is required. It operates OK when normal gentle braking is used, but feel the tow vehicle is doing more than its fair share otherwise. I am operating in the automatic mode, and yes t...

Rasty · Rasty

hi all, My fullriver battery has died after 3 years ,although kept charged and generally in a van park when travelling. re purchasing another battery, I will only be travelling in 6 to 8 week blocks then parking up the van , majority in parks as the wife is happier, I feel a cheaper AGM battery would suff...

Ger08 · Ger08

I currently have two x 100amp batteries with room for another. It will be tight squeeze, so I was wondering if the extra battery should be of the same size and rating or if I can mix and match so to speak.

harry74 · harry74

I'm a first time caravaner, and was seeking advise on the use of some old school Sway Bars .. should I set them up or not ? Using a Ford territory to tow a Windsor windcheater maybe 30 years old

Possum3 · Possum3

fine.https://www.facebook.com/CaravanCouncilOfAustralia/posts/2380272225412762?__tn__=K-R

dorian · dorian

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-01-08/lithium-sulfur-battery-greener-cheaper-and-more-efficient/11849590lithium-sulfur batteries: they store considerably more energy than their...

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	Foxtel IQ4 Box (Preview) Hi all, I will be hitting the road again soon and plan to take my IQ4 Foxtel box with me. The new box requires 2 cables connected to the satelitte to work fully but am told it will still work with one cable but you will not be able to record. My question is will a splitter with one IN terminal with multiple OUT t...	cjt55	6	397	10:12 AM Feb 13, 2020 by Fiery
	Batteries on parallel (Preview) we got two batteries same brand same voltage the only difference is one is rate 10 hr the other one is 20hr can them be join on parallel thans very much sorry about my english	Cacho	5	503	11:55 AM Feb 9, 2020 by Corndoggy
	Tow hitch (Preview) I recently saw a tow ball set up that had a small feeder type device on the tow vechiel similar to a ringfeed on a large truck to aid hitching up especially when your on your own does anyone know where I can obtain one.	imner	11	635	11:29 AM Feb 16, 2020 by Greg 1
	Renewing Tyres (Preview) I was reading something the other day where it stated that when registration safety checks are done on caravans, tyres must be less than ten years old. Whilst this makes sense, I was wondering how often and at what time frame do other posters renew their caravan tyres, regardless of wear. I think the ty...	DMaxer	14	556	11:10 AM Feb 8, 2020 by elliemike
	Ibis 3 question (Preview) Can anyone tell me, should the fan on the rooftop unit blow air or suck air? My a/c has never been much good and I have been doing some investigation of its operation. Yesterday I noticed that the fan on the rooftop unit is sucking air from the outside, whereas I would have thought it would have thought it...	Gavinwr27	2	411	08:26 AM Feb 8, 2020 by Radar
	waterproofing (Preview) hi I know there is a lot this said. but i'm putting it out there has anyone used verseseal liquid rubber ozzy made.	stock61	3	489	10:55 AM Feb 7, 2020 by JayDee
	12 volt fuse (Preview) hi all new here great site. I have a 1997 regent single axle van not a pop top. I have 12/240 lights 3 in ceiling 1 outside 12/240/gas 2310 fridge, can't find the 12 fuse anywere inside or out thanks for you time. peter	stock61	10	536	07:43 PM Feb 8, 2020 by stock61
	TV ANTENNAE (AGAIN) (Preview) Recently purchased an ex-rental Merc Sprinter campervan. It came with what appears to be a Majestic UFO X TV Antenna - 27cm diameter fixed disc. Where there is a strong signal (Capital Cities) reception is excellent however moving to the sticks (Gin Gin, Byron Bay etc) things deteriorate rather qui...	jonesboy	11	752	03:04 PM Feb 4, 2020 by Bushbased
	Dirts roads and Fiat Ducato ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Just curious!!! Anyone here done much dirt road traveling in a Fiat Ducato based motrohome? If so how do the Fiats handle the rough going? We have a Ducato van conversion and was looking at some of the dirt roads with longing eyes!!	bgt	51	1258	11:13 AM Feb 6, 2020 by bgt
	Splitting your water system. (Preview) We are now at a place that only has bore water, water is very restricted. We have our own onboard supply. At the moment we are bucketing the bore water to avoid mixing. Has anyone added provision to split their water system so the hot, through the water heater and drinking water is good water, supplied by...	iana	7	604	12:19 PM Jan 21, 2020 by iana
	Those ***** Window Openers (Preview) I am in the process of giving the van a good clean out and have an issue with those hideous black plastic window openers you have to slide before you wind out the window. Past experience has taught me that if you put any pressure on the little b*ggers, they just snap off at the base leaving the turning part i...	DMaxer	4	706	05:44 PM Jan 25, 2020 by darjak
	cb radio (Preview) any recommendations thanks paul	redrain	21	933	07:12 PM Feb 10, 2020 by shanem
	Do we really need battery chargers (Preview) Not talking for car batteries. Briefly- my first van build was- 11ft, 120W solar, 100A AGM, load- CPAP (no humidifier), 18 litre Waeco fridge, TV 5 hours/night as main draw. Had lots of trouble with battery going near flat (as low as 11.2V). Second and current van. 300W solar, 130A AGM, load the same...	Eaglemax	17	749	03:06 PM Jan 17, 2020 by Whenarewethere
	A glimpse at the future of electric taxis ! (Preview) Hi How an emerging country has provided infrastructure in one city for electric taxis. The future ? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6Vp0IrkU54 Jaahn	Jaahn	4	370	09:09 AM Jan 22, 2020 by Tony Bev
	Not happy with my caravan braking. (Preview) I have the Red-Arc tow pro installed. I have never been really happy with the braking ability of the van when severe braking is required. It operates OK when normal gentle braking is used, but feel the tow vehicle is doing more than its fair share otherwise. I am operating in the automatic mode, and yes t...	iana	19	918	01:09 PM Jan 20, 2020 by swamp
	Batteries (Preview) hi all, My fullriver battery has died after 3 years ,although kept charged and generally in a van park when travelling. re purchasing another battery, I will only be travelling in 6 to 8 week blocks then parking up the van , majority in parks as the wife is happier, I feel a cheaper AGM battery would suff...	Rasty	19	973	04:27 PM Jan 29, 2020 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Adding Batteries (Preview) I currently have two x 100amp batteries with room for another. It will be tight squeeze, so I was wondering if the extra battery should be of the same size and rating or if I can mix and match so to speak.	Ger08	6	518	02:37 PM Jan 20, 2020 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Sway or not to sway (Preview) I'm a first time caravaner, and was seeking advise on the use of some old school Sway Bars .. should I set them up or not ? Using a Ford territory to tow a Windsor windcheater maybe 30 years old	harry74	14	820	05:43 PM Jan 16, 2020 by Hylife
	The Engineering Design of Caravans (Preview) fine.https://www.facebook.com/CaravanCouncilOfAustralia/posts/2380272225412762?__tn__=K-R	Possum3	13	881	10:16 AM Jan 13, 2020 by Whenarewethere
	Lithium-sulphur batteries (Preview) https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-01-08/lithium-sulfur-battery-greener-cheaper-and-more-efficient/11849590lithium-sulfur batteries: they store considerably more energy than their...	dorian	4	494	06:30 PM Jan 10, 2020 by dorian
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