Techies' Corner

Phil C · Phil C

Hi folks I have finally found the problem with my ESC. After the brake repair I pulled the ESC off the van and ran a continuity check back to the 12 pin connector. To my shock and horror the positive and negative have been transposed ON the ESC connector (according to the book). I am going to change them and...

tonyd · tonyd

I've got a couple of mobiles using the Aldi mobile service. Noticed last night that when I used one phone to call the other (checking ringtone), I was charged 12 cents for each call, despite that fact they were not answered. Now, I have no gripes at all with the Aldi service, but I wonder if it is normal pra...

Jaahn · Jaahn

I have been using a bit of 12 v dc lately. Had some problems with a couple of my leads. The ones that plug into the socket (Cig style) and then into the appliance. The plugs have a fuse in the tip to protect it and I have found recently 3 times that the fuse, although appearing to be good is actually not letting...

Spydermann · Spydermann

http://www.racingaspirations.com/apps/weight-distribution-calculator

Sheba · Sheba

My System Restore won't, and I don't know why. It goes through the procedure, then tells me nothing has been restored. Would it be because I'm stubborn, and still running XP ? Also about the same time, I lost a complete folder of Pics., and I don't know how. Been trying to find them, but can't. Any suggest...

Marken · Marken

Hi guys Further to my post about the AquaTech water pump as supplied in my Goldstream van I have now replaced the microswitch (which definitely was broken) but the pump still keeps blowing fuses so now it will become a small boat anchor. I have looked on fleabay and have been bewildered by numerous bran...

Koko · Koko

Hi Everyone Does anyone have any sugestions on how to boost mobile coverage while travelling north/west. Need to be able to use Internet etc Thanks

gandk · gandk

Hi all. Have tried doing a search but didn't come up with what is needed. Our newly purchased 2nd hand van has done some bush work in the past and obviously the rolled up awning has brushed trees etc which has caused a row of about 1metre of small holes about 100m from the top of the awning which in heavy rain...

Dolly · Dolly

Anyone got some tips about adJusting the temp on hot water system in jayco vans

Bitumin Surfers · Bitumin Surfers

Hi Techies, I'm seeking advice regarding possible replacement and / or repair of a blown Elixir Power converter / charger ELX-35-240. The unit is fitted in our 2008 Forrest River 5th wheeler and manages the DC electrical system and the 240 volt system. These units are no longer manufactured by Elixi...

goldcoaster · goldcoaster

Iveco 70c , only travelled 5000k's . Vibration in steering between 95kl/h and 100kl/h , go over or under these speeds it disappears had this since new . We have had 2 wheel balances , rotated front tyres , wheel alignment and torsion bars adjusted all to no avail , all under warranty . It is booked in aga...

Alexxxx · Alexxxx

A friend is building a caravan in VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA. He wants to know where to find the tech-specis for the required clearance above the gas stove.

Spydermann · Spydermann

Some vans offer AL-KO ESC & some offer AL-KO ATC. On reading about both on AL-KO sites, I'm thinking they are the same thing. ATC is what the system is called in Europe (Swift vans) and ESC (Jurgens) is what it's called in Australia. Does anyone know what the actual difference is - if any? -- Edited by...

AusQld · AusQld

Has anyone an opinion on chinese manufactured tires. My motorhome has a fuli set of new unused Hercules 215/75R 17.5 tires and I have some concern about the quality, to the point that I am considering removing same. I have been assured that they met all Australian saftey standards.. Would appreciat...

JayDee · JayDee

Having recently installed a diesel heater, I was wondering if there is such a unit as a DIESEL COOLER for use in the summertime. We have a dometic A/C. but the noise factor is a real deterrent. We can run it via our genny when camping. What other sort of "cool air" devices are available for car...

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

HI all, The water tanks in the vans ok to drink OR only for washing up and bath room? Regards Jim

Greg9 · Greg9

I have one led light that has died (all twelve leds) and another one which has a couple of leds dead and a couple that are dim Have been told by another person that this does happen Is this normal?

Tropdoug · Tropdoug

I wonder if anyone knows what the small allan bolt with a lock nut on it, that exists in the vertical divider between each window in my Acco International 1810B bus. These bolts are in line with the cross beam of the sliding window above the fixed pane. (See attached photos) I would like to remove them, b...

madcart · madcart

has anyone else had a problem with the Ford ranger towbar. The towing spigot where it fits in has stretched the surrounding RHS. We are on our 1st trip and have found this problem and at the moment I feel like crying my eyes out . We have done so much research on the car and van before we bought them to now be fa...

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi All, If we are moving around our Island. How will I know if a Towns Water supply is Dam / Spring OR Bore Water. I read Bore water STUFFS water heaters in no time. If a remote Town has water in CP Will it be OK to put in our tanks. JAYCO is supplying our van with a water filter. But is this Enough? Your Knowled...

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	Jayco and AL-KO ESC (Preview) Hi folks I have finally found the problem with my ESC. After the brake repair I pulled the ESC off the van and ran a continuity check back to the 12 pin connector. To my shock and horror the positive and negative have been transposed ON the ESC connector (according to the book). I am going to change them and...	Phil C	11	4198	04:45 AM Jun 10, 2015 by Crashtac
	Bit cheeky, Aldi Mobile (Preview) I've got a couple of mobiles using the Aldi mobile service. Noticed last night that when I used one phone to call the other (checking ringtone), I was charged 12 cents for each call, despite that fact they were not answered. Now, I have no gripes at all with the Aldi service, but I wonder if it is normal pra...	tonyd	4	1675	05:08 PM Jun 9, 2015 by Hydeeeho
	Poor quality 12v fuses ! (Preview) I have been using a bit of 12 v dc lately. Had some problems with a couple of my leads. The ones that plug into the socket (Cig style) and then into the appliance. The plugs have a fuse in the tip to protect it and I have found recently 3 times that the fuse, although appearing to be good is actually not letting...	Jaahn	4	1261	01:03 AM Jun 9, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	Weight Distribution Calculation (Preview) http://www.racingaspirations.com/apps/weight-distribution-calculator	Spydermann	0	854	07:50 PM Jun 8, 2015 by Spydermann
	HELP !!! System Restore on XP. (Preview) My System Restore won't, and I don't know why. It goes through the procedure, then tells me nothing has been restored. Would it be because I'm stubborn, and still running XP ? Also about the same time, I lost a complete folder of Pics., and I don't know how. Been trying to find them, but can't. Any suggest...	Sheba	11	1492	10:10 PM Jun 7, 2015 by Baz421
	AquaTech now "sub aqua" (Preview) Hi guys Further to my post about the AquaTech water pump as supplied in my Goldstream van I have now replaced the microswitch (which definitely was broken) but the pump still keeps blowing fuses so now it will become a small boat anchor. I have looked on fleabay and have been bewildered by numerous bran...	Marken	3	694	09:50 PM Jun 6, 2015 by KevKim37
	Mobile Coverage (Preview) Hi Everyone Does anyone have any sugestions on how to boost mobile coverage while travelling north/west. Need to be able to use Internet etc Thanks	Koko	6	1357	08:19 PM Jun 6, 2015 by robo24
	Leaking canvas roll out awning (Preview) Hi all. Have tried doing a search but didn't come up with what is needed. Our newly purchased 2nd hand van has done some bush work in the past and obviously the rolled up awning has brushed trees etc which has caused a row of about 1metre of small holes about 100m from the top of the awning which in heavy rain...	gandk	6	1456	08:11 PM Jun 6, 2015 by robo24
	water heater (Preview) Anyone got some tips about adJusting the temp on hot water system in jayco vans	Dolly	7	2498	08:06 PM Jun 6, 2015 by robo24
	Power converter/charger (Preview) Hi Techies, I'm seeking advice regarding possible replacement and / or repair of a blown Elixir Power converter / charger ELX-35-240. The unit is fitted in our 2008 Forrest River 5th wheeler and manages the DC electrical system and the 240 volt system. These units are no longer manufactured by Elixi...	Bitumin Surfers	5	1813	10:42 AM Jun 6, 2015 by baysidetas
	Vibration in Steering (Preview) Iveco 70c , only travelled 5000k's . Vibration in steering between 95kl/h and 100kl/h , go over or under these speeds it disappears had this since new . We have had 2 wheel balances , rotated front tyres , wheel alignment and torsion bars adjusted all to no avail , all under warranty . It is booked in aga...	goldcoaster	26	3639	05:48 AM Jun 6, 2015 by goldcoaster
	Rangehood over gas stove (Preview) A friend is building a caravan in VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA. He wants to know where to find the tech-specis for the required clearance above the gas stove.	Alexxxx	8	1481	09:10 PM Jun 5, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	AL-KO ESC vs ATC (Preview) Some vans offer AL-KO ESC & some offer AL-KO ATC. On reading about both on AL-KO sites, I'm thinking they are the same thing. ATC is what the system is called in Europe (Swift vans) and ESC (Jurgens) is what it's called in Australia. Does anyone know what the actual difference is - if any? -- Edited by...	Spydermann	10	3375	11:17 AM Jun 5, 2015 by Baz421
	Chinese manufactured tires. (Preview) Has anyone an opinion on chinese manufactured tires. My motorhome has a fuli set of new unused Hercules 215/75R 17.5 tires and I have some concern about the quality, to the point that I am considering removing same. I have been assured that they met all Australian saftey standards.. Would appreciat...	AusQld	9	1480	05:59 PM Jun 4, 2015 by Spydermann
	Diesel Cooler. (Preview) Having recently installed a diesel heater, I was wondering if there is such a unit as a DIESEL COOLER for use in the summertime. We have a dometic A/C. but the noise factor is a real deterrent. We can run it via our genny when camping. What other sort of "cool air" devices are available for car...	JayDee	4	716	09:30 AM Jun 4, 2015 by RobandFlip
	DRINKING THE TANK WATER (Preview) HI all, The water tanks in the vans ok to drink OR only for washing up and bath room? Regards Jim	Hey Jim	12	1417	12:22 AM Jun 4, 2015 by PeterD
	LED lights (Preview) I have one led light that has died (all twelve leds) and another one which has a couple of leds dead and a couple that are dim Have been told by another person that this does happen Is this normal?	Greg9	13	1421	09:51 PM Jun 3, 2015 by madaboutled
	Strange bolt in between windows on bus??? (Preview) I wonder if anyone knows what the small allan bolt with a lock nut on it, that exists in the vertical divider between each window in my Acco International 1810B bus. These bolts are in line with the cross beam of the sliding window above the fixed pane. (See attached photos) I would like to remove them, b...	Tropdoug	6	1205	09:49 PM Jun 3, 2015 by Baz421
	Ford Towbars (Preview) has anyone else had a problem with the Ford ranger towbar. The towing spigot where it fits in has stretched the surrounding RHS. We are on our 1st trip and have found this problem and at the moment I feel like crying my eyes out . We have done so much research on the car and van before we bought them to now be fa...	madcart	13	1392	09:39 PM Jun 2, 2015 by rockylizard
	RAIN WATER / BORE WATER HOW DOES ONE KNOW (Preview) Hi All, If we are moving around our Island. How will I know if a Towns Water supply is Dam / Spring OR Bore Water. I read Bore water STUFFS water heaters in no time. If a remote Town has water in CP Will it be OK to put in our tanks. JAYCO is supplying our van with a water filter. But is this Enough? Your Knowled...	Hey Jim	7	1592	11:24 AM Jun 2, 2015 by Spydermann
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