Techies' Corner

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi again, How many liters does the average shower use per minute in your van. Our new snail has 2 x 82 liter tanks. lambie wants her shower. The way she likes to use the shower we might need to refill in each country town. (Joke) I hope the shower rose is small. I might get a tub every Saturday night, if I...

iana · iana

Looking at the layout of a van I'm considering, and was wondering about moving the door from just off mid position to the far end but still from the side. It made me wonder what if a fire occurs, the main place for fire would probably be kitchen so we would be trapped. Do the windows and vents fitted to vans h...

jbrinks · jbrinks

We have just purchased a new van and had a Dometic diesel heater installed. Not sure if we are using it properly. Have set the temp at 20. Heater comes on and basically the fan is going all the time and doesnt stop meaning it doesn't get up to 20. What temp should I set it at, I presumed it would come on, heat a...

First time Solar / battery user · Hey Jim

Hi all, We will take delivery of our first caravan in December a Jayco Journey Outback pop top 17.55 comes with 120w solar panel / 100amp battery. If we run the fridge on gas ( has 2 x 9kg bottles) while overnight free camping. Can we run all the Led lighting as well as our 19" TV / Sat Dish .from the f...

iana · iana

Do you use the radio if you have one mounted in the van, or do you just tune into a station on the digital TV? If I was to set out specs for a van to be made, is the radio worth the cost?

iana · iana

Are roof mounted air conditioners noisy, and are they noisier than domestic units mounted on the end of the van.

Stl · Stl

Hi, has anyone had any problems with the DSC indicator light coming on periodically on their BT50, have only done 32,000 klms and will be back in for the 5th time to get computer reset . They keep telling me it shows up as a malfunction, they reset but are saying their computers wont say what's causing th...

TechnoGypsy · TechnoGypsy

First of all (before I get nailed by the Guru's) please read this. I found this snippet of advice posted on the web site of a Caravan Repairer. I have already searched and read every post on "Inverters" on the GN forum and it seems there has been some good advice. So I am only reposting thi...

Tropdoug · Tropdoug

Hope that's not a dumb question. I have a really good LG washing machine 7Kg load. I am wondering if I could put it in my bus and run it on either 24V, or Solar or via the Gennie. The machine is rated at 280KwH/365 Loads using warm water. I prefer cold washes, so would use less, but I think, if I understand it th...

OMD · OMD

Hi every one, have just received my above charger and will be installing myself, one question I have that someone may be able to answer. it has mppt solar regulator built in so if I plug my panels into it do I need to by pass the regulator on the panels. cheers OMD ( pete )

Tropdoug · Tropdoug

Hi guys New to the forum, my partner Margo and I (Doug) have just purchased our first bus motorhome. Its a 36ft International, fitted out with some work to do. It doesn't have any Solar which we want. Does anyone know of a company doing motorhome solar that can advise me, and fit, without ripping two arms...

dozza · dozza

I am fitting out a coaster in Tassie, one of the regulations requires permanent cooking facilities, apparently a microwave and inverter qualifies

Phil Owen · Phil Owen

Looking to purchase a Gold Star caravan and would like to hear from any body that,s bought one. Would you recommend or not. Thanking you in anticipation. Regards Phil.

Possum3 · Possum3

I have the ESC fitted to my Avida Sapphire - the LED indicator lights on drawbar are permantly on when 12 pin plug is inserted, even when ignition is off - is this normal? Even though this is a small draw on power it is my belief that ESC should not draw power without ignition - Avida claim normal and wil...

NeilandRaine · NeilandRaine

I did a search on awnings but didn't really get the answer I am looking for. All I want is some opinions on the best quality awning. The one on the van stretched so much in the recent storm it is no longer serviceable. Only had it replaced a little over 12 months ago. I wonder if a stretched awning is covered b...

Allany · Allany

i have two hatches in my ensuite with fans fitted They are 300 x 300 mm approx the seals are damaged on both do these hatches normally have seals or is this something the previous owner has put in? i have not been able to find replacements on Caravan plus website allan

villatranquilla · villatranquilla

2 door Dometic RM7851l - the freezer box is working OK but the fridge section not working at all.(same on gas or 240) Wondering if anybody has ever had a similar experience and what the solution was??Currently in Karratha but can't blame the weather as its only 30 today

rodge · rodge

Hi All, i have a Waeco CDF35 Coolmatic with the Danfoss BD35F compressor. Its 5 years old from new and has only been used 4-5 times on weekend trips. I last used it 2-3 years ago and it was working fine. Last week i powered it up and found the fridge will not cool. I am getting 5 quick error light flashes w...

Stl · Stl

Hi, Does anybody know why if oils don't have a use by date why do Mazda say that you have to change the oil every twelve months ( BT50) regardless of Klm's or it will void the warranty. I said at this rate you will be doing the 80,000 Klm service when the car hasn't done 40,000 Klm .Their answer ... Yes that's...

Allany · Allany

this might interest anyone who wants solar hot water on their van it is used on yachts http://www.heliatos.com/ They are setting up an agent in Australia i believe allan

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	How many Lts of water per minute does the shower (Preview) Hi again, How many liters does the average shower use per minute in your van. Our new snail has 2 x 82 liter tanks. lambie wants her shower. The way she likes to use the shower we might need to refill in each country town. (Joke) I hope the shower rose is small. I might get a tub every Saturday night, if I...	Hey Jim	19	4556	05:22 PM Jun 10, 2015 by mr glassies
	Emergency evacuation from a van. (Preview) Looking at the layout of a van I'm considering, and was wondering about moving the door from just off mid position to the far end but still from the side. It made me wonder what if a fire occurs, the main place for fire would probably be kitchen so we would be trapped. Do the windows and vents fitted to vans h...	iana	9	1246	10:06 AM May 2, 2015 by iana
	Dometic diesel heater ? Is it working properly (Preview) We have just purchased a new van and had a Dometic diesel heater installed. Not sure if we are using it properly. Have set the temp at 20. Heater comes on and basically the fan is going all the time and doesnt stop meaning it doesn't get up to 20. What temp should I set it at, I presumed it would come on, heat a...	jbrinks	4	801	02:46 PM May 6, 2015 by Two Strays
	First time Solar / battery user (Preview) Hi all, We will take delivery of our first caravan in December a Jayco Journey Outback pop top 17.55 comes with 120w solar panel / 100amp battery. If we run the fridge on gas ( has 2 x 9kg bottles) while overnight free camping. Can we run all the Led lighting as well as our 19" TV / Sat Dish .from the f...	Hey Jim	4	835	10:22 PM Apr 29, 2015 by Hey Jim
	Do you use the radio (Preview) Do you use the radio if you have one mounted in the van, or do you just tune into a station on the digital TV? If I was to set out specs for a van to be made, is the radio worth the cost?	iana	22	1461	12:42 PM May 3, 2015 by Cloak
	Roof mounted air-conditioners. (Preview) Are roof mounted air conditioners noisy, and are they noisier than domestic units mounted on the end of the van.	iana	21	6461	06:10 AM May 3, 2015 by jonathan
	DSC indicator BT50 2012 (Preview) Hi, has anyone had any problems with the DSC indicator light coming on periodically on their BT50, have only done 32,000 klms and will be back in for the 5th time to get computer reset . They keep telling me it shows up as a malfunction, they reset but are saying their computers wont say what's causing th...	Stl	4	1815	12:13 PM Apr 30, 2015 by Stl
	Your thoughts please on this - (was posted on a web site) (Preview) First of all (before I get nailed by the Guru's) please read this. I found this snippet of advice posted on the web site of a Caravan Repairer. I have already searched and read every post on "Inverters" on the GN forum and it seems there has been some good advice. So I am only reposting thi...	TechnoGypsy	17	2027	10:57 PM May 11, 2015 by oldtrack123
	Can 240V appliances be run on 24V (Preview) Hope that's not a dumb question. I have a really good LG washing machine 7Kg load. I am wondering if I could put it in my bus and run it on either 24V, or Solar or via the Gennie. The machine is rated at 280KwH/365 Loads using warm water. I prefer cold washes, so would use less, but I think, if I understand it th...	Tropdoug	5	1125	08:37 PM May 17, 2015 by Rock
	Redarc bcdc charger system (Preview) Hi every one, have just received my above charger and will be installing myself, one question I have that someone may be able to answer. it has mppt solar regulator built in so if I plug my panels into it do I need to by pass the regulator on the panels. cheers OMD ( pete )	OMD	4	451	01:37 PM Apr 29, 2015 by oldtrack123
	good supplier/fitter for Solar in brisbane (Preview) Hi guys New to the forum, my partner Margo and I (Doug) have just purchased our first bus motorhome. Its a 36ft International, fitted out with some work to do. It doesn't have any Solar which we want. Does anyone know of a company doing motorhome solar that can advise me, and fit, without ripping two arms...	Tropdoug	3	375	08:00 PM Apr 28, 2015 by in transit
	Can anyone reccomend a microwave oven that will run off an inverter ? (Preview) I am fitting out a coaster in Tassie, one of the regulations requires permanent cooking facilities, apparently a microwave and inverter qualifies	dozza	13	2086	08:05 AM Jul 20, 2015 by Jaahn
	Gold Star caravan? (Preview) Looking to purchase a Gold Star caravan and would like to hear from any body that,s bought one. Would you recommend or not. Thanking you in anticipation. Regards Phil.	Phil Owen	1	711	02:39 PM Apr 27, 2015 by usedtobe
	ALKO ESC (Preview) I have the ESC fitted to my Avida Sapphire - the LED indicator lights on drawbar are permantly on when 12 pin plug is inserted, even when ignition is off - is this normal? Even though this is a small draw on power it is my belief that ESC should not draw power without ignition - Avida claim normal and wil...	Possum3	7	1294	09:51 PM Apr 28, 2015 by Bruce and Bev
	Good quality awning (Preview) I did a search on awnings but didn't really get the answer I am looking for. All I want is some opinions on the best quality awning. The one on the van stretched so much in the recent storm it is no longer serviceable. Only had it replaced a little over 12 months ago. I wonder if a stretched awning is covered b...	NeilandRaine	2	553	04:15 PM Apr 27, 2015 by Gus1949
	Ensuite hatch seals (Preview) i have two hatches in my ensuite with fans fitted They are 300 x 300 mm approx the seals are damaged on both do these hatches normally have seals or is this something the previous owner has put in? i have not been able to find replacements on Caravan plus website allan	Allany	8	869	08:10 PM Apr 28, 2015 by in transit
	Fridge dead but freezer section OK (Preview) 2 door Dometic RM7851l - the freezer box is working OK but the fridge section not working at all.(same on gas or 240) Wondering if anybody has ever had a similar experience and what the solution was??Currently in Karratha but can't blame the weather as its only 30 today	villatranquilla	2	552	09:13 AM Apr 28, 2015 by starom
	Waeco CDF35 will not cool (Preview) Hi All, i have a Waeco CDF35 Coolmatic with the Danfoss BD35F compressor. Its 5 years old from new and has only been used 4-5 times on weekend trips. I last used it 2-3 years ago and it was working fine. Last week i powered it up and found the fridge will not cool. I am getting 5 quick error light flashes w...	rodge	3	1247	07:38 PM Apr 25, 2015 by DeBe
	Use by date on oils (Preview) Hi, Does anybody know why if oils don't have a use by date why do Mazda say that you have to change the oil every twelve months ( BT50) regardless of Klm's or it will void the warranty. I said at this rate you will be doing the 80,000 Klm service when the car hasn't done 40,000 Klm .Their answer ... Yes that's...	Stl	28	2076	01:52 AM May 1, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	Caravan Solar Hot Water System (Preview) this might interest anyone who wants solar hot water on their van it is used on yachts http://www.heliatos.com/ They are setting up an agent in Australia i believe allan	Allany	5	1064	09:30 PM Apr 28, 2015 by Allany
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