Techies' Corner

Bravehearts · Bravehearts

I am unsure if this has been raised previously, however following an issue I have recently experienced on our dual axle rocker suspenion van I thought it worth posting. The van has travelled approximately 40,000k over the past two and a half years and until recently everything has been fine. Howeve...

Cadpete · Cadpete

Wondering if I have more hassles here - looks like the bushes on the front leaf springs have perished. I noticed this when emptying the water tanks last weekend in readiness for the Seabird Get together. Still havn't used the van yet [IMG]htt...

Woffking · Woffking

Hi, I joined the site a couple of months ago as a virgin, and have now just completed my first 'practice' trip. This included 4 states and a Territory, some 6,500 klms over a 2 and a half week period - so I'm starting to get the hang of it! One thing I noticed is that pop tops are not very warm in southern NSW and...

Allany · Allany

Does anyone know what 6 mm automotive wire is rated at in amps? Allan

Dolly · Dolly

Hi all, just wondering, if anyone out there is having concerns with their ESC on rough and furrowed bitumin roads i am experiencing almost an overeaction from the van because the road surface tends to make the ESC work so well that the tow vehicle is draged left and right and loses direction. I have a go...

Possum3 · Possum3

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4Vpr7JMf_w&app=desktop

oldtrack123 · oldtrack123

Sitro Group AustraliaJackeroo & Gasmate Portable Butane Heaters PRA number: 2015/14904Date published: 17th September 2015 Product informationProduct description Portable Butane HeaterIdentifying features Jackeroo KBH60 & Gasmate BH60What are the defects? If not used stri...

WillThomas · WillThomas

http://www.graysonline.com/lot/0001-9003083/transport-trucks-and-trailers/10-2012-mitsubishi-fuso-canter-fg-series-18-seater-4x4-all-terrain-bus?spr=true

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi all, We will be getting the brake controller fitted at years end by Jayco. Where's the best position for most users in your tow truck. Jim

KTM · KTM

Sparkies Is it possible to feed 24v from my truck alt straight into a 60amp MPPT along with 600-750 watts of solar panels and 12v flowing out the other side?If not whats the best way to get the 24v down to 12 usable volts.Im not sure if theres room to run a separate 12v alt but i guess this could be an optio...

dzcook · dzcook

ok next question sorry for being such a pain but got no where else to ask have tried the water tank and cant get anything out of it read all the past messages about them here but i can see a breather hose on mine there appears to be a pipe old plastic hose ( looks like garden hose , should i replace it van is 30...

rvmad · rvmad

Hi Guys, I'm new to this game and looking forward to hitting the road in February in our new van which is currently stored in a shed on a friend's farm. Every other weekend I go down there to play with it and pop my latest acquisitions from Kmart into the drawers. I have a couple of problems which more exper...

Phil C · Phil C

Running windows 8.1 on a new ASUS LT with SSD (sweet) Internet just refuses to work, called DR PC and was told my anti virus (Trend) was causing the issue. LT now works as I have uninstalled the bad boy. OK, all crap aside, what is the best internet protection I can get. Im leaning to Kaspersky as this was go...

dishlicker · dishlicker

I have a generator that i think is quiet but others may have other ideas any way does anyone know if there is any type of sound proof box or simalar that is available on the after market ?????? as i dont want to be a noisie bugger

greyhoundtom · greyhoundtom

In an effort to try and understand a bit better what is involved in maintaining my van batteries both from the tug and solar I read all sorts of stuff on the net. In the process I have come across a post on a forum that in essence states that by using a DC to DC charger from your tug alternator/battery system y...

dzcook · dzcook

finally it appears to be working thanks to all re picture sizing found this in the corner cupboard wires just disappear into the wall ?so any guesses what it is would be good looks like connected to 12 v ?

ROAD RUNNER · ROAD RUNNER

HELLO ALL, I HAVE A NEW IBIS 3 AIR CON ON THE ROOF AND WONDERING WHAT THE MINIMUM SIZE GENERATOR WOULD BE REQUIRED TO POWER THE AIR CON WITHOUT ISSUES. I SEEM TO RECALL SOMEONE MENTIONING THEY RUN THEIRS ON A HONDA 2KVA BUT CANT FIND THE POST. THANKS EDDY

Muzzlehatch · Muzzlehatch

I have just removed the airconditioner pod from the roof of my 21 foot van and will need to replace the air vent (the type with the 4 separate adjustable flaps) since they leak like crazy. The aircond unit has left behind about 2 square foot hole in the roof and the vent about 4. I have about 48 square foot co...

dzcook · dzcook

was going to up load a pic to ask what something was but when i previewed it the photo was huge ? do i need to reduce the pic to a small size ? so it dosent take forever to load ?or use peoples bandwith to look at it ?

Greg9 · Greg9

http://wanderingoap.blogspot.com.au/2015/05/living-edge-bellagio-caravan.html

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	Uneven tyre wear (Preview) I am unsure if this has been raised previously, however following an issue I have recently experienced on our dual axle rocker suspenion van I thought it worth posting. The van has travelled approximately 40,000k over the past two and a half years and until recently everything has been fine. Howeve...	Bravehearts	12	2758	09:03 AM Sep 21, 2015 by Bravehearts
	More Problems ? (Preview) Wondering if I have more hassles here - looks like the bushes on the front leaf springs have perished. I noticed this when emptying the water tanks last weekend in readiness for the Seabird Get together. Still havn't used the van yet [IMG]htt...	Cadpete	10	1471	12:48 PM Sep 20, 2015 by Cadpete
	Retrofit a Reverse Cycle Aircon - Jayco Jayco Aircon Retro fit (Preview) Hi, I joined the site a couple of months ago as a virgin, and have now just completed my first 'practice' trip. This included 4 states and a Territory, some 6,500 klms over a 2 and a half week period - so I'm starting to get the hang of it! One thing I noticed is that pop tops are not very warm in southern NSW and...	Woffking	4	4423	07:41 PM Sep 19, 2015 by Phil C
	Automotive wire (Preview) Does anyone know what 6 mm automotive wire is rated at in amps? Allan	Allany	10	1323	02:47 PM Sep 19, 2015 by 03_Troopy
	ESC problems (Preview) Hi all, just wondering, if anyone out there is having concerns with their ESC on rough and furrowed bitumin roads i am experiencing almost an overeaction from the van because the road surface tends to make the ESC work so well that the tow vehicle is draged left and right and loses direction. I have a go...	Dolly	4	1520	12:58 PM Sep 19, 2015 by Phil C
	Towing in 5th Gear? (Preview) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4Vpr7JMf_w&app=desktop	Possum3	22	4168	01:05 PM Sep 18, 2015 by justcruisin01
	Recall Jackeroo & Gasmate portable butane heaters (Preview) Sitro Group AustraliaJackeroo & Gasmate Portable Butane Heaters PRA number: 2015/14904Date published: 17th September 2015 Product informationProduct description Portable Butane HeaterIdentifying features Jackeroo KBH60 & Gasmate BH60What are the defects? If not used stri...	oldtrack123	0	966	12:15 PM Sep 18, 2015 by oldtrack123
	Mitsubishi Canter Conversion conversion canter 4x4 camper kitchen bedding (Preview) http://www.graysonline.com/lot/0001-9003083/transport-trucks-and-trailers/10-2012-mitsubishi-fuso-canter-fg-series-18-seater-4x4-all-terrain-bus?spr=true	WillThomas	3	5453	04:44 AM Sep 18, 2015 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Where do most have your brake controler fitted in the cab (Preview) Hi all, We will be getting the brake controller fitted at years end by Jayco. Where's the best position for most users in your tow truck. Jim	Hey Jim	15	1294	06:17 PM Sep 17, 2015 by Possum3
	24v truck 12v house batteries (Preview) Sparkies Is it possible to feed 24v from my truck alt straight into a 60amp MPPT along with 600-750 watts of solar panels and 12v flowing out the other side?If not whats the best way to get the 24v down to 12 usable volts.Im not sure if theres room to run a separate 12v alt but i guess this could be an optio...	KTM	10	1375	02:15 PM Sep 17, 2015 by KTM
	water tank (Preview) ok next question sorry for being such a pain but got no where else to ask have tried the water tank and cant get anything out of it read all the past messages about them here but i can see a breather hose on mine there appears to be a pipe old plastic hose ( looks like garden hose , should i replace it van is 30...	dzcook	6	1333	10:42 PM Sep 16, 2015 by PeterD
	water tank in new concept van ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi Guys, I'm new to this game and looking forward to hitting the road in February in our new van which is currently stored in a shed on a friend's farm. Every other weekend I go down there to play with it and pop my latest acquisitions from Kmart into the drawers. I have a couple of problems which more exper...	rvmad	31	2469	05:58 PM Sep 15, 2015 by Gus1949
	Please help me out here Plendo and other computer geeks :-) (closed) (Preview) Running windows 8.1 on a new ASUS LT with SSD (sweet) Internet just refuses to work, called DR PC and was told my anti virus (Trend) was causing the issue. LT now works as I have uninstalled the bad boy. OK, all crap aside, what is the best internet protection I can get. Im leaning to Kaspersky as this was go...	Phil C	14	1068	04:26 PM Sep 15, 2015 by Webmaster
	Generators here we go ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I have a generator that i think is quiet but others may have other ideas any way does anyone know if there is any type of sound proof box or simalar that is available on the after market ?????? as i dont want to be a noisie bugger	dishlicker	30	2201	10:17 AM Sep 15, 2015 by Delta18
	Voltage Boosting Diodes (Preview) In an effort to try and understand a bit better what is involved in maintaining my van batteries both from the tug and solar I read all sorts of stuff on the net. In the process I have come across a post on a forum that in essence states that by using a DC to DC charger from your tug alternator/battery system y...	greyhoundtom	13	5759	07:56 AM Sep 15, 2015 by Ondabeach
	any ideas what ? (Preview) finally it appears to be working thanks to all re picture sizing found this in the corner cupboard wires just disappear into the wall ?so any guesses what it is would be good looks like connected to 12 v ?	dzcook	7	1136	01:13 PM Sep 14, 2015 by in transit
	GENERATOR SIZE FOR ROOF TOP AIR CON (Preview) HELLO ALL, I HAVE A NEW IBIS 3 AIR CON ON THE ROOF AND WONDERING WHAT THE MINIMUM SIZE GENERATOR WOULD BE REQUIRED TO POWER THE AIR CON WITHOUT ISSUES. I SEEM TO RECALL SOMEONE MENTIONING THEY RUN THEIRS ON A HONDA 2KVA BUT CANT FIND THE POST. THANKS EDDY	ROAD RUNNER	24	5792	06:36 PM Sep 13, 2015 by Cruising Cruze
	Solar Panels / HWS / Ventilation / Shade (Preview) I have just removed the airconditioner pod from the roof of my 21 foot van and will need to replace the air vent (the type with the 4 separate adjustable flaps) since they leak like crazy. The aircond unit has left behind about 2 square foot hole in the roof and the vent about 4. I have about 48 square foot co...	Muzzlehatch	3	943	06:05 PM Sep 12, 2015 by Brenda and Alan
	photos ? (Preview) was going to up load a pic to ask what something was but when i previewed it the photo was huge ? do i need to reduce the pic to a small size ? so it dosent take forever to load ?or use peoples bandwith to look at it ?	dzcook	7	1232	09:09 AM Sep 12, 2015 by dzcook
	Living Edge hot water (Preview) http://wanderingoap.blogspot.com.au/2015/05/living-edge-bellagio-caravan.html	Greg9	2	1043	08:33 AM Sep 12, 2015 by RUSSELL-5458
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