Techies' Corner

bilbyg · bilbyg

Hi Folks, I have a problem with my Jurgens Sungazer 12 volt system when free camping. When I turn on the water pump and before I open the sink tap the system trips out and can only be re energised by connecting the generator up or by plugging the vans Anderson plug into the 4x4. I have tried opening the tap fi...

kazza58 · kazza58

Hello every one...not been on for a little while. We picked up the Road Star 18.6 Ft Caravan and Ford Territory Turbo Diesel. and have been giving things away to people in need so our towing weight is below standards...got Yamaha 2000 Geni and Battery Set up and Elec Brakes all done. We are so happy an...

wasn_me · wasn_me

I have a drinking water filter under the sink that has a very low flow rate. This causes the pump to pulsate (cut in & out rapidly). The LEDs in the jayco are 12 volt (not multi voltage). They flicker when the pump is pulsating. One light has already failed. I turn the lights of now when using the filter...

Texas · Texas

Have just purchased a Motorhome and have been on the road for just over 2 weeks - the two times I have filled up (or tried to) with Diesel it reaches the stage where it will not let me put any more in but when I start up the gauge shows that it is not completely full. As this is the first time I have used Diesel Fu...

Phil C · Phil C

hi gang, we are going on our cruise tomorrow and I was thinking of putting CLR in the loo cassette to give it a clean, has anyone done this? If so did it damage the plastic Or cause issues with the cassette? Thanks BTW we are off on the voyager of the seas for 13 nights cruising NZ and New Caledonia, and Vanuat...

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...

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	12 volt tripping out (Preview) Hi Folks, I have a problem with my Jurgens Sungazer 12 volt system when free camping. When I turn on the water pump and before I open the sink tap the system trips out and can only be re energised by connecting the generator up or by plugging the vans Anderson plug into the 4x4. I have tried opening the tap fi...	bilbyg	4	969	06:34 PM Nov 11, 2015 by bilbyg
	best free camp sites for caravans near sydney (Preview) Hello every one...not been on for a little while. We picked up the Road Star 18.6 Ft Caravan and Ford Territory Turbo Diesel. and have been giving things away to people in need so our towing weight is below standards...got Yamaha 2000 Geni and Battery Set up and Elec Brakes all done. We are so happy an...	kazza58	8	1185	12:02 AM Nov 11, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	SHURflo accumulator model 182-100 (Preview) I have a drinking water filter under the sink that has a very low flow rate. This causes the pump to pulsate (cut in & out rapidly). The LEDs in the jayco are 12 volt (not multi voltage). They flicker when the pump is pulsating. One light has already failed. I turn the lights of now when using the filter...	wasn_me	6	1543	01:58 PM Nov 10, 2015 by oldtrack123
	Diesel Fuel ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Have just purchased a Motorhome and have been on the road for just over 2 weeks - the two times I have filled up (or tried to) with Diesel it reaches the stage where it will not let me put any more in but when I start up the gauge shows that it is not completely full. As this is the first time I have used Diesel Fu...	Texas	31	2820	10:21 PM Nov 9, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	CLR in the loo cassette (Preview) hi gang, we are going on our cruise tomorrow and I was thinking of putting CLR in the loo cassette to give it a clean, has anyone done this? If so did it damage the plastic Or cause issues with the cassette? Thanks BTW we are off on the voyager of the seas for 13 nights cruising NZ and New Caledonia, and Vanuat...	Phil C	14	2221	10:31 AM Nov 9, 2015 by Cupie
	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	2978	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	876	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	1163	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	2525	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	1605	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	1810	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	2851	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	1572	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	3150	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	827	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	1404	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	952	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	1654	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	1210	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	1484	09:43 PM Oct 30, 2015 by Wombat 280
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