Techies' Corner

Fuzzball · Fuzzball

Is there any reason, legally or otherwise, why we can't put a car gas cylinder onto the caravan and fill it up at the LPG pump? It would be a heck of a lot cheaper. Of course, I'm talking about getting a licensed gas fitter to install it. Anybody know about this, or done it themselves?

Olley46 · Olley46

Question for the knowledgable, can I fit under the bonnet a deep cycle battery with the crank battery both charging off the altenator through my Redarc battery isolater? I have a lead acid there wich is pooped at the moment does it matter having a deep cycle charging off the altenator? Thanks in advan...

AusQld · AusQld

We have a 2015 Camec 4 kg front load washing machine, when the washing cycle has finished the machine will pump in some water and then switch off. My questions are - is this normal, is it ok to store the machine long term with water inside the machine. Wayne

funandbubbles · funandbubbles

Hi. We're on our first trip and we have this model of fridge which is many years old. I don't have a great understanding of things technical, so I need thing explained as clearly and simply as possible please. I just wondered how much power this Engle fridge uses an hour. We also have a Waco CF 40 which uses...

Bigdog · Bigdog

I have a 3 litre 2013 Nissan Patrol auto, after pulling a car trailer at the weekend with a Toyota Workmate ute on it, it was very sad the performace. I bought the vehicle to tow a New Age 18 foot van, tare weight of 2 tonn. I think it might be a big mistake to go ahed and buy this van. Has anyone towed a van of that...

dishlicker · dishlicker

Hi all not avery tech problem but one does annoy me washing the gugs of the fibre glass not so much the paint have tried various different things any sugestions thanks cheers

Jamie and Kerryn · Jamie and Kerryn

Gday guys and girls, just looking at purchasing a UHF radio for our motorhome and was looking for some advice of a good unit that won't break the bank. i already have a handheld but would like to fit a permanent one in the bus.. Advice and any reviews of ones you have or have had would be much appreciated..

gypsy2600 · gypsy2600

Recently we paid $2800 to have a SP200M solar panel fitted to our caravan roof plus two 105Ah(full river 12v 105ah m8 terminal) batteries installed under the bed. The price included a device that indicates what power we have in the batteries. (3020 solar regulator) I think its usually between 12...

meetoo · meetoo

Hi all, its been a while. Have been out and about in the old van but now am eyeing off a new van. It's a Billabong 19'6 Grove 2015 model. Can't find much info about them. Anyone out there able to give any views or experience with Billabong Caravans from Victoria? I don't want to make an expensive mistake. Ch...

JH · JH

Am thinking the lower part of the walls in the shower/ensuite (where it attaches to the floor section) need sealing on our Jayco Starcraft 2015.

cruisaderhilton · cruisaderhilton

Hello ,just looked in the front boot of the van at the breakaway brake controller and pressed the test button and the red lite came on next to the recharge sign ,what to do ,yor help would be appreciated. thankyou.

Allany · Allany

we are about to get wireless NBN in the next month What are the good value deals out there? Is Voip worth considering rather than landline?

didi · didi

Hi just wondering if someone can explain this to me? I've been travelling in Northern Queensland where it's just started getting hot. My 50lt waeco fridge seems to take a lot of battery power (I have a 12 house battery) so I've been switching it off at night. I have also been using my 120w portable solar w...

Hagar45 · Hagar45

Am looking to install a hot water tap in my van. Got info on the Alpha HWS tap which heats from a coil in the tap unit. Sells for about $250- $320. Other options as gas and electric systems pose other issues in my van but willing to hear back from any experiences that you may have had. Hagar45

sheeds · sheeds

Enforcement of - and prosecutions for - LPG Installation non-compliances in the Australia-wide RV Industry is virtually non-existent. My brief visit to the Sandown Racecourse Motorhome Show in Melbourne on Sunday 11 October convinced me of this fact. So many RV builders spruik and spout in their...

liz795 · liz795

Hi all We've been told that we need different or extra power points for an inverter, i thought if we installed a inverter that we would use the existing power points in the van ( is this correct. ) As they will start building our van in a few weeks, so we may have to notify them thanks liz

Phil C · Phil C

Hi all This may be as interesting as watching the grass grow, however I need to let Jayco owners know there is an answer to the cracks in the shower floor. As reported before we were getting large cracks in the floor. Jayco had no answer so I bit the bullet and put down some fiberglass patches. All well and g...

Coocoocha · Coocoocha

Hi guys I own a 2002 Patrol 3ltr Turbo Diesel it has 165ks and i tow my 18 ft Caravan with it My worry is i have been told by folk that i should not engage 5th Gear while towing the van Can an one help

Jamjar · Jamjar

In layman terms, please. I have a little poptop, about 13' I think. The fridge is small and I'm not sure if it works on gas. Will check when I pick van up from repairer. The stove is gas and I have a microwave. I don't watch tv, but will charge iPad and phone. Only other things are lighting and possibly heate...

RED72 · RED72

Has anyone experienced any problems with the fuel tank in the picture? ie: light weight construction, leaks, poor seal on cap. Your feedback greatly appreciated.

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	Car gas bottle on Caravan (Preview) Is there any reason, legally or otherwise, why we can't put a car gas cylinder onto the caravan and fill it up at the LPG pump? It would be a heck of a lot cheaper. Of course, I'm talking about getting a licensed gas fitter to install it. Anybody know about this, or done it themselves?	Fuzzball	19	2954	02:13 PM Nov 8, 2015 by Roving-Dutchy
	Second battery (Preview) Question for the knowledgable, can I fit under the bonnet a deep cycle battery with the crank battery both charging off the altenator through my Redarc battery isolater? I have a lead acid there wich is pooped at the moment does it matter having a deep cycle charging off the altenator? Thanks in advan...	Olley46	3	868	12:47 PM Nov 7, 2015 by Yuglamron
	Camec aqua RV washer. (Preview) We have a 2015 Camec 4 kg front load washing machine, when the washing cycle has finished the machine will pump in some water and then switch off. My questions are - is this normal, is it ok to store the machine long term with water inside the machine. Wayne	AusQld	1	1156	09:49 PM Nov 5, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	Engle MT60f -G4-S 12/240 fridge. (Preview) Hi. We're on our first trip and we have this model of fridge which is many years old. I don't have a great understanding of things technical, so I need thing explained as clearly and simply as possible please. I just wondered how much power this Engle fridge uses an hour. We also have a Waco CF 40 which uses...	funandbubbles	10	2504	07:25 PM Nov 5, 2015 by funandbubbles
	Towing, (Preview) I have a 3 litre 2013 Nissan Patrol auto, after pulling a car trailer at the weekend with a Toyota Workmate ute on it, it was very sad the performace. I bought the vehicle to tow a New Age 18 foot van, tare weight of 2 tonn. I think it might be a big mistake to go ahed and buy this van. Has anyone towed a van of that...	Bigdog	5	1598	07:11 PM Nov 5, 2015 by mr glassies
	bloddy bugs how to wash off??? (Preview) Hi all not avery tech problem but one does annoy me washing the gugs of the fibre glass not so much the paint have tried various different things any sugestions thanks cheers	dishlicker	15	1800	07:08 PM Nov 5, 2015 by mr glassies
	Choosing a Uhf radio (Preview) Gday guys and girls, just looking at purchasing a UHF radio for our motorhome and was looking for some advice of a good unit that won't break the bank. i already have a handheld but would like to fit a permanent one in the bus.. Advice and any reviews of ones you have or have had would be much appreciated..	Jamie and Kerryn	16	2842	05:09 PM Nov 5, 2015 by Hylife
	Solar Power Caravan (Preview) Recently we paid $2800 to have a SP200M solar panel fitted to our caravan roof plus two 105Ah(full river 12v 105ah m8 terminal) batteries installed under the bed. The price included a device that indicates what power we have in the batteries. (3020 solar regulator) I think its usually between 12...	gypsy2600	9	1567	07:43 AM Nov 5, 2015 by 03_Troopy
	Billabong Caravans - Should I ??? (Preview) Hi all, its been a while. Have been out and about in the old van but now am eyeing off a new van. It's a Billabong 19'6 Grove 2015 model. Can't find much info about them. Anyone out there able to give any views or experience with Billabong Caravans from Victoria? I don't want to make an expensive mistake. Ch...	meetoo	3	3141	10:40 PM Nov 4, 2015 by Dodge
	Ensuite Sealing (Preview) Am thinking the lower part of the walls in the shower/ensuite (where it attaches to the floor section) need sealing on our Jayco Starcraft 2015.	JH	2	821	01:54 PM Nov 4, 2015 by Phil C
	breakaway charger (Preview) Hello ,just looked in the front boot of the van at the breakaway brake controller and pressed the test button and the red lite came on next to the recharge sign ,what to do ,yor help would be appreciated. thankyou.	cruisaderhilton	9	1397	03:39 PM Nov 3, 2015 by ST391GQ
	Pending NBN (Preview) we are about to get wireless NBN in the next month What are the good value deals out there? Is Voip worth considering rather than landline?	Allany	4	946	06:39 AM Nov 3, 2015 by dorian
	battery dead (Preview) Hi just wondering if someone can explain this to me? I've been travelling in Northern Queensland where it's just started getting hot. My 50lt waeco fridge seems to take a lot of battery power (I have a 12 house battery) so I've been switching it off at night. I have also been using my 120w portable solar w...	didi	18	1647	11:18 PM Nov 1, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	hot water taps (Preview) Am looking to install a hot water tap in my van. Got info on the Alpha HWS tap which heats from a coil in the tap unit. Sells for about $250- $320. Other options as gas and electric systems pose other issues in my van but willing to hear back from any experiences that you may have had. Hagar45	Hagar45	10	1204	12:58 PM Nov 1, 2015 by Hagar45
	Motorhome LPG compliance is a poker-machine like gamble. (Preview) Enforcement of - and prosecutions for - LPG Installation non-compliances in the Australia-wide RV Industry is virtually non-existent. My brief visit to the Sandown Racecourse Motorhome Show in Melbourne on Sunday 11 October convinced me of this fact. So many RV builders spruik and spout in their...	sheeds	10	1480	09:43 PM Oct 30, 2015 by Wombat 280
	INVERTER QUESTION ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi all We've been told that we need different or extra power points for an inverter, i thought if we installed a inverter that we would use the existing power points in the van ( is this correct. ) As they will start building our van in a few weeks, so we may have to notify them thanks liz	liz795	33	5082	05:55 AM Oct 30, 2015 by Phil C
	At last, a solid floor to stand on! (Preview) Hi all This may be as interesting as watching the grass grow, however I need to let Jayco owners know there is an answer to the cracks in the shower floor. As reported before we were getting large cracks in the floor. Jayco had no answer so I bit the bullet and put down some fiberglass patches. All well and g...	Phil C	9	1335	06:53 PM Oct 29, 2015 by Radar
	Nissan 4by (Preview) Hi guys I own a 2002 Patrol 3ltr Turbo Diesel it has 165ks and i tow my 18 ft Caravan with it My worry is i have been told by *folk* that i should not engage 5th Gear while towing the van Can an one help	Coocoocha	8	1229	06:49 PM Oct 29, 2015 by Vince
	What I need to be self powered? (Preview) In layman terms, please. I have a little poptop, about 13' I think. The fridge is small and I'm not sure if it works on gas. Will check when I pick van up from repairer. The stove is gas and I have a microwave. I don't watch tv, but will charge iPad and phone. Only other things are lighting and possibly heate...	Jamjar	24	2279	06:17 PM Oct 29, 2015 by Phil C
	Diesel Heater Fuel Tank (Preview) Has anyone experienced any problems with the fuel tank in the picture? ie: light weight construction, leaks, poor seal on cap. Your feedback greatly appreciated.	RED72	13	5352	09:22 AM Oct 29, 2015 by PeterD
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