Techies' Corner

ajtmb · ajtmb

We want to buy and install heater in van, Has any one installed a Tuit 2.2 kw diesel air heater? looking to buy from Pinnacle in Tas and have it shipped to us in SA. So questions are. 1. Is this a good unit? 2. Is it easy to install? 3. Do pinnacle provide back up and spare parts?

jegog · jegog

Just came back from a quick trip to the Sunshine Coast and I encountered a road side signs that has me baffled. It is a large square sign with a yellow diagonal cross on a black background. Like the railway crossing sign with different colours. Can anyone enlighten me, it seems ridiculous to have road si...

Eaglemax · Eaglemax

Hi all, The caravan I built has a 130AH AGM battery. We are happy to continue running everything off this battery. caravan Tare 730kg, ATM 1000kg with a 1000kg single axle. The tug can tow 1000kg max. We camp NOT in the summer hence winter, less sun. We have 300w solar and often that isn't enough (cold c...

Spydermann · Spydermann

http://thegreynomads.activeboard.com/t57042661/using-a-clevis-slip-hook-on-safety-chains-legal/

JayDee · JayDee

I was just wondering how many of us Grey Nomads check our gas hot water anode to see if it is still serviceable. We check after we have been on a long trip lasting many weeks. Failure to do so and replace if necessary will save heaps of dollars on a replacement hot water system. It should be come part of the c...

JayDee · JayDee

Is it worth converting our van 240 AC TV to a 12 volt DC tv.

goldenyears · goldenyears

Just installed an itech 120amp lithium battery and now my 2000 watt projector invertor keeps turning on ! I turned it off at remote then main switch on invertor then back on in a case a restart was needed But same thing happens again ! Anyone have any ideas ? No appliances are connected to inverter wh...

Moaaz · Moaaz

Hello all,I have added about 200ml of Dot4 fluid to the wrong reservoir the (Control system, the rectangular reservoir! ) then started the engine for a couple of minutes but shuts it off immediately when realizing what happened, I did not drive the van, vacuumed all the content of the rectangular res...

oiddad · oiddad

Hey all. I'm looking to mount UHF Aerial on my 2023 Dmax Xterrain. It can't go on the bonnet like past cars I've had. Has anyone used or know anything about the mounting bracket that fits under the side mirror? If I did use it, where does the aerial cable run? Cheers.

Siamsfur · Siamsfur

Could someone suggest the best uhf radio

Wilga 2 · Wilga 2

One light on the receiver is permanently on green and the only way to get the light to go on or off is to Press the button on the receiver twice. can anyone help me solve this problem cheers James

Warren-Pat_01 · Warren-Pat_01

I've recently had a problem where I had no blinkers on a boat trailer, also our caravan. I suspect something was wrong with our boat trailer wiring - mainly the blinkers. While underneath the car trying to find the problem, I heard loud clicking from a relay near the spare tyre - the clicking was obvious...

goldenyears · goldenyears

Question for all the techies out there need a bit of advice With a 2000 watt pure sine invertor why doesn't my 500 watt coffee frother work ? Coffee pod machine no issues Microwave no issue The light doesn't even come on this thing ? Works fine at home just taken off the interior powerpoint and fou...

iana · iana

I am just wondering what method is used to determine the condition of an AGM, or Gel deep cycle battery. How to determine the remaining amp hours of a battery.

Takkleberry · Takkleberry

As a new member I would like to share a few fixes I have made in my travels. Had a few issues with the Jayco toilet slide not fully sliding or opening the cassette cover. See picture S1. The lever should be fully to the left for the toilet to be closed and cassette removal. Fully to the right means that it is op...

Mackayak · Mackayak

Hi all I have done a search still not sure so I will ask. We travel on the road full time, about 85% of the time connected to power. Just had van serviced and sola and charger cheek all fine. So definitely battery. This battery's are only 16 months old Giant power 140 AGM glass going to change to Fullriver ba...

Juggenaut · Juggenaut

Morning members, made a BBBig mistake and put approx 100mils into my diesel tank by mistake. is this enough to do big damage or should my diesel filter pick it up before itgets into the injectors? regards Gavin

slighty2016 · slighty2016

Through a process of elimination, we have discovered the Safety Dave rear vision camera is causing static interference with our CBs (in car and hand held). The installer said to try putting on u15 ferrite voltage spike noise suppressor which didn't make a difference, we moved the monitor, Safety D...

J_KZ-1 · J_KZ-1

Good evening forum members, hoping for some advise re the failure to flush our toilet, only happened recently. Photo of ensuite attached. research on mr.Google and got some ideas: where the units fuse is, pump etc. Checked fuse and it was blown and replaced, wife tested the flushing (with empty ta...

oiddad · oiddad

Hey all. We have a LiFePO4 120ah battery managed by projecta system. We also have 170w solar panel on the roof of our van. I would like to use our 150w portable panel to supplement the roof one during those times we are in shade or in Winter when sun is not at its strongest. I'm looking for a suitable, simple...

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	tuit 2.2kw diesel air heater (Preview) We want to buy and install heater in van, Has any one installed a Tuit 2.2 kw diesel air heater? looking to buy from Pinnacle in Tas and have it shipped to us in SA. So questions are. 1. Is this a good unit? 2. Is it easy to install? 3. Do pinnacle provide back up and spare parts?	ajtmb	19	8089	07:17 AM Aug 30, 2023 by Radar
	Road signs ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Just came back from a quick trip to the Sunshine Coast and I encountered a road side signs that has me baffled. It is a large square sign with a yellow diagonal cross on a black background. Like the railway crossing sign with different colours. Can anyone enlighten me, it seems ridiculous to have road si...	jegog	30	5938	08:57 PM Aug 27, 2023 by jegog
	AGM battery charging (Preview) Hi all, The caravan I built has a 130AH AGM battery. We are happy to continue running everything off this battery. caravan Tare 730kg, ATM 1000kg with a 1000kg single axle. The tug can tow 1000kg max. We camp NOT in the summer hence winter, less sun. We have 300w solar and often that isn't enough (cold c...	Eaglemax	16	2266	05:29 PM Aug 26, 2023 by Eaglemax
	Clevis Hook (re-started) (Preview) http://thegreynomads.activeboard.com/t57042661/using-a-clevis-slip-hook-on-safety-chains-legal/	Spydermann	1	1802	09:43 AM Aug 26, 2023 by stephenboyd
	Annual check of gas hot water system anode. (Preview) I was just wondering how many of us Grey Nomads check our gas hot water anode to see if it is still serviceable. We check after we have been on a long trip lasting many weeks. Failure to do so and replace if necessary will save heaps of dollars on a replacement hot water system. It should be come part of the c...	JayDee	19	2785	12:00 PM Aug 23, 2023 by Whenarewethere
	240 AC tv to 12v AC tv (Preview) Is it worth converting our van 240 AC TV to a 12 volt DC tv.	JayDee	6	1519	08:37 PM Aug 22, 2023 by TimTim
	invertor keeps turning on (Preview) Just installed an itech 120amp lithium battery and now my 2000 watt projector invertor keeps turning on ! I turned it off at remote then main switch on invertor then back on in a case a restart was needed But same thing happens again ! Anyone have any ideas ? No appliances are connected to inverter wh...	goldenyears	9	1536	01:44 PM Aug 15, 2023 by goldenyears
	Fiat Ducato automatic transmission reservoir (Preview) Hello all,I have added about 200ml of Dot4 fluid to the wrong reservoir the (Control system, the rectangular reservoir! ) then started the engine for a couple of minutes but shuts it off immediately when realizing what happened, I did not drive the van, vacuumed all the content of the rectangular res...	Moaaz	4	1229	12:28 AM Aug 13, 2023 by Moaaz
	UHF Aerial Placement Dmax (Preview) Hey all. I'm looking to mount UHF Aerial on my 2023 Dmax Xterrain. It can't go on the bonnet like past cars I've had. Has anyone used or know anything about the mounting bracket that fits under the side mirror? If I did use it, where does the aerial cable run? Cheers.	oiddad	11	2855	09:36 AM Aug 12, 2023 by oiddad
	Best uhf radio (Preview) Could someone suggest the best uhf radio	Siamsfur	7	5289	04:25 PM Aug 11, 2023 by STRETCH ARMSTRONG
	Sphere 6 Channel Receiver— (Preview) One light on the receiver is permanently on green and the only way to get the light to go on or off is to Press the button on the receiver twice. can anyone help me solve this problem cheers James	Wilga 2	2	1544	12:45 PM Aug 11, 2023 by Brodie Allen
	What is the function of a Load Sensing Relay in a dual cab utility? (Preview) I've recently had a problem where I had no blinkers on a boat trailer, also our caravan. I suspect something was wrong with our boat trailer wiring - mainly the blinkers. While underneath the car trying to find the problem, I heard loud clicking from a relay near the spare tyre - the clicking was obvious...	Warren-Pat_01	10	2788	03:37 PM Aug 8, 2023 by Greg 1
	500 watt milk frother wont work (Preview) Question for all the techies out there need a bit of advice With a 2000 watt pure sine invertor why doesn't my 500 watt coffee frother work ? Coffee pod machine no issues Microwave no issue The light doesn't even come on this thing ? Works fine at home just taken off the interior powerpoint and fou...	goldenyears	4	1371	05:05 AM Aug 7, 2023 by goldenyears
	How to test an AGM deep cycle battery. (Preview) I am just wondering what method is used to determine the condition of an AGM, or Gel deep cycle battery. How to determine the remaining amp hours of a battery.	iana	11	6657	09:21 PM Aug 3, 2023 by TimTim
	Toilet troubles (Preview) As a new member I would like to share a few fixes I have made in my travels. Had a few issues with the Jayco toilet slide not fully sliding or opening the cassette cover. See picture S1. The lever should be fully to the left for the toilet to be closed and cassette removal. Fully to the right means that it is op...	Takkleberry	5	3319	04:35 PM Aug 3, 2023 by The Belmont Bear
	Battery life. (Preview) Hi all I have done a search still not sure so I will ask. We travel on the road full time, about 85% of the time connected to power. Just had van serviced and sola and charger cheek all fine. So definitely battery. This battery's are only 16 months old Giant power 140 AGM glass going to change to Fullriver ba...	Mackayak	13	2283	09:24 AM Aug 1, 2023 by woolman
	Add Blue (Preview) Morning members, made a BBBig mistake and put approx 100mils into my diesel tank by mistake. is this enough to do big damage or should my diesel filter pick it up before itgets into the injectors? regards Gavin	Juggenaut	18	2673	09:30 AM Jul 26, 2023 by dogbox
	Safety Dave issue (Preview) Through a process of elimination, we have discovered the Safety Dave rear vision camera is causing static interference with our CBs (in car and hand held). The installer said to try putting on u15 ferrite voltage spike noise suppressor which didn't make a difference, we moved the monitor, Safety D...	slighty2016	10	3862	11:50 PM Jul 25, 2023 by jegog
	Issue with flushing Thetford ensuite C2 toilet cassette (Preview) Good evening forum members, hoping for some advise re the failure to flush our toilet, only happened recently. Photo of ensuite attached. research on mr.Google and got some ideas: where the units fuse is, pump etc. Checked fuse and it was blown and replaced, wife tested the flushing (with empty ta...	J_KZ-1	7	1537	03:38 PM Jul 25, 2023 by laurieoz
	Solar Regulator (Preview) Hey all. We have a LiFePO4 120ah battery managed by projecta system. We also have 170w solar panel on the roof of our van. I would like to use our 150w portable panel to supplement the roof one during those times we are in shade or in Winter when sun is not at its strongest. I'm looking for a suitable, simple...	oiddad	4	1548	03:06 PM Jul 25, 2023 by oiddad
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