Techies' Corner

possumyvonne · possumyvonne

Hi Every one Just thinking of taking out the electronic thermistor and changing the fridge to a manual knob thermostat Whats involved and has any one done it before Some one has said that an endel one works but wouldnt have a clue whats involved or what to do ive look on the web but cant find any info on ho...

Hylda&Jon · Hylda&Jon

Brain picking time as I am terrible at mathematics. I have a king size bed with a proper mattress on it and I need to get 2 struts to make it easier to lift but I don't know what weight they would have to lift. I tested the weight of the foot of the bed and it was 50kg but I will be attaching the struts half wa...

alwon · alwon

Have a Dometic RM2350 3 way in my RV and the 12v is not working. All the info I can access refers to caravans with 7 pin connections, but not very helpful for my RV. Can anyone enlighten me as to the wiring and installation specs in an RV and as to my possible problem. I am thinking the 12v element, but have as y...

gandk · gandk

We now need to buy a jack for our new second hand van. Have been suggested either Ko jack or a Trail a Mate? Any thoughts. We purchase a 16.6' Goldstream off roader, tare about 1890 and has a lift spot (for the use of a better term) (you can see I am very technically apt) behind the wheel just under the body.!!...

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi all, I'm a first time owner of Electric brakes fitted to the upcoming new snail in December. The tow truck is getting fitted with a brake controller. My other trailers all have override brakes,that I have to manually engage the stop lever, ( so I can reverse.) ? Do you still have to do the same wit...

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi all, Ratchett type jockey wheel, Do you use / have one. are they any good. Hey Jim

hako · hako

Here are a couple of very handy and versatile items - first the cutting discs which attach to a Dremel or similar tool - they will cut thru a Stanley box cutter blade or a padlock plus basically anything. At under $3.50 for 10 delivered they are very affordable! I'm still on the first blade and I've made 5...

Lozza1956 · Lozza1956

Hi guys. With all the talk on different forums, I became paranoid and decided to have our Espernace weighed for piece of my mind. Imagine my Suprise when I was informed that the motorhome weighs 4480kgs with bullbar, tow bar, generator, 2 solar panels, auto satelite and only basic crockery and cutle...

Liltacker · Liltacker

Hi All, (Newbie) First post love the forums. Have a Landcruiser GXL and chasing a good quality mirror that can attach securely to my existing door mirrors (don't like over bonnet or strap on door jobs) just to get that extra 100-150mm extra side view any recommendations on How Why Who and how much? Bas...

JayDee · JayDee

My mechanical knowledge can be written on the back of a postage stamp. But I decided that I would check the brakes and re grease the wheel bearings on our Coromal Princeton 4 wheeler. After watching a couple of videos on you tube it was battle stations. I am very pleased with my efforts. All wheels were se...

cruisaderhilton · cruisaderhilton

Hellow fellow caravans, I have been having issues with my water tanks lately as I not been getting as much water use as I expected ,so I bought an inline flow monitor to connect to the fill hose. I also cleaned the breather pipes on both tanks as hornets had built nests in them.I foned up crusader caravans...

gemmybob · gemmybob

Does any one know the requirements for gas regulators in motor-homes in Queensland, I have heard the old caravan type regulators are now illegal. Do the new type regulators have a built in cut off or two stage regulation or what. I hope to save the cost of a gas fitter to bring mine up to spec. thanks in adv...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

Anyone with a Triton Ute take note of the radiator cap and temp gauge they seem to have developed a pressure failure issue. Mate just cooked his and they are changing the engine under warranty thank Christ, $18000.00 for this and they changed the auto transmission and diff when it was only a month...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

I have an Ipad air with cellular. How do I get it to use the GPS satellite system rather than the phone tower triangulation system? Aussie Paul.

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi all, What's the best way to secure my sat dish to the rear bumper of new van for transporting only. I know many just lay them on top of their bed in the daytime while traveling, however, if I want to just take a nap after lunch or not needing to use it some days I need to secure it. Its a camper sat dish, wit...

lazblom · lazblom

Hi - I am looking for a dedicated rear view camera for my bus. I already have a rear view camera which is dedicated to reversing. In other words when I shift into reverse then this camera will come on and I can see what is happening immediately behind me on a screen. I am now wanting another camera which will...

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi I have a Honda 1000kva Genie that is so reliable, However the new Jayco has a roof mounted A/C. Its on the Journey Outback 17.55 . Everyone we have spoken too says nothing under 2.2kva to kick it in. Its got to be a four stroke for starters. Do any of you guys and gals have and use to power yours. We like...

Bringellydad · Bringellydad

Hi, Can someone supply me the steps on how to load a picture of our setup in the lefthand box of the forum. Thanks.

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...

Bru · Bru

This is my problem I'm in Yulara NT and off to Adelaide to buy second hand van which has the old round fitting for lights power etc from van to car and on my Pajero i have the standard 7 pin I think plug. So what can I do is it a matter of getting the new fitting for the van and trying to figure out the wiring. I ne...

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	HAS ANY ONE PUT MECHANICAL THERMOSTAT ON A WAECO 35L/40LT FRIDGE, THOUGHTS (Preview) Hi Every one Just thinking of taking out the electronic thermistor and changing the fridge to a manual knob thermostat Whats involved and has any one done it before Some one has said that an endel one works but wouldnt have a clue whats involved or what to do ive look on the web but cant find any info on ho...	possumyvonne	8	2118	06:38 PM May 17, 2015 by possumyvonne
	Struts for a bed (Preview) Brain picking time as I am terrible at mathematics. I have a king size bed with a proper mattress on it and I need to get 2 struts to make it easier to lift but I don't know what weight they would have to lift. I tested the weight of the foot of the bed and it was 50kg but I will be attaching the struts half wa...	Hylda&Jon	10	1136	05:25 PM May 17, 2015 by Rock
	Dometic RM2350 (Preview) Have a Dometic RM2350 3 way in my RV and the 12v is not working. All the info I can access refers to caravans with 7 pin connections, but not very helpful for my RV. Can anyone enlighten me as to the wiring and installation specs in an RV and as to my possible problem. I am thinking the 12v element, but have as y...	alwon	4	1129	04:56 PM May 17, 2015 by oldtrack123
	WHAT CARAVAN JACK?? (Preview) We now need to buy a jack for our new second hand van. Have been suggested either Ko jack or a Trail a Mate? Any thoughts. We purchase a 16.6' Goldstream off roader, tare about 1890 and has a lift spot (for the use of a better term) (you can see I am very technically apt) behind the wheel just under the body.!!...	gandk	7	2281	02:44 PM May 17, 2015 by gandk
	Electric Brakes (Preview) Hi all, I'm a first time owner of Electric brakes fitted to the upcoming new snail in December. The tow truck is getting fitted with a brake controller. My other trailers all have override brakes,that I have to manually engage the stop lever, ( so I can reverse.) ? Do you still have to do the same wit...	Hey Jim	23	1853	01:30 PM May 17, 2015 by migra
	Ratchett type jockey wheel (Preview) Hi all, Ratchett type jockey wheel, Do you use / have one. are they any good. Hey Jim	Hey Jim	9	5398	06:23 PM May 16, 2015 by Hey Jim
	Cutting discs and cone drill set....handy. (Preview) Here are a couple of very handy and versatile items - first the cutting discs which attach to a Dremel or similar tool - they will cut thru a Stanley box cutter blade or a padlock plus basically anything. At under $3.50 for 10 delivered they are very affordable! I'm still on the first blade and I've made 5...	hako	7	1355	09:09 PM May 15, 2015 by Gaz n Shell
	Weight (Preview) Hi guys. With all the talk on different forums, I became paranoid and decided to have our Espernace weighed for piece of my mind. Imagine my Suprise when I was informed that the motorhome weighs 4480kgs with bullbar, tow bar, generator, 2 solar panels, auto satelite and only basic crockery and cutle...	Lozza1956	11	2324	07:11 PM May 15, 2015 by chaslib
	Best and Cheapest Mirrors (Preview) Hi All, (Newbie) First post love the forums. Have a Landcruiser GXL and chasing a good quality mirror that can attach securely to my existing door mirrors (don't like over bonnet or strap on door jobs) just to get that extra 100-150mm extra side view any recommendations on How Why Who and how much? Bas...	Liltacker	28	6425	05:07 PM May 15, 2015 by Friar Park
	servicing van and saving $$$$$ (Preview) My mechanical knowledge can be written on the back of a postage stamp. But I decided that I would check the brakes and re grease the wheel bearings on our Coromal Princeton 4 wheeler. After watching a couple of videos on you tube it was battle stations. I am very pleased with my efforts. All wheels were se...	JayDee	6	1123	06:14 PM May 14, 2015 by Grey Gra
	water tanks again (Preview) Hellow fellow caravans, I have been having issues with my water tanks lately as I not been getting as much water use as I expected ,so I bought an inline flow monitor to connect to the fill hose. I also cleaned the breather pipes on both tanks as hornets had built nests in them.I foned up crusader caravans...	cruisaderhilton	1	782	05:50 PM May 14, 2015 by hako
	Queensland Gas Regulators (Preview) Does any one know the requirements for gas regulators in motor-homes in Queensland, I have heard the old caravan type regulators are now illegal. Do the new type regulators have a built in cut off or two stage regulation or what. I hope to save the cost of a gas fitter to bring mine up to spec. thanks in adv...	gemmybob	20	3278	04:02 PM May 14, 2015 by oldtrack123
	Raditator Cap Issue Tritons (Preview) Anyone with a Triton Ute take note of the radiator cap and temp gauge they seem to have developed a pressure failure issue. Mate just cooked his and they are changing the engine under warranty thank Christ, $18000.00 for this and they changed the auto transmission and diff when it was only a month...	Wombat 280	5	1119	11:22 PM May 13, 2015 by Kendo
	Ipad air gps systems?? (Preview) I have an Ipad air with cellular. How do I get it to use the GPS satellite system rather than the phone tower triangulation system? Aussie Paul.	aussie_paul	16	1135	08:14 PM May 13, 2015 by aussie_paul
	Best way to secure my sat dish (Preview) Hi all, What's the best way to secure my sat dish to the rear bumper of new van for transporting only. I know many just lay them on top of their bed in the daytime while traveling, however, if I want to just take a nap after lunch or not needing to use it some days I need to secure it. Its a camper sat dish, wit...	Hey Jim	6	1124	11:02 PM May 12, 2015 by D and D
	Rear View Camera Info needed (Preview) Hi - I am looking for a dedicated rear view camera for my bus. I already have a rear view camera which is dedicated to reversing. In other words when I shift into reverse then this camera will come on and I can see what is happening immediately behind me on a screen. I am now wanting another camera which will...	lazblom	8	1099	05:14 PM May 12, 2015 by 03_Troopy
	Best Air Conditioner generator to get (Preview) Hi I have a Honda 1000kva Genie that is so reliable, However the new Jayco has a roof mounted A/C. Its on the Journey Outback 17.55 . Everyone we have spoken too says nothing under 2.2kva to kick it in. Its got to be a four stroke for starters. Do any of you guys and gals have and use to power yours. We like...	Hey Jim	5	1349	09:45 AM May 12, 2015 by justcruisin01
	Photo (Preview) Hi, Can someone supply me the steps on how to load a picture of our setup in the lefthand box of the forum. Thanks.	Bringellydad	1	926	09:18 AM May 12, 2015 by rockylizard
	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	2428	10:57 PM May 11, 2015 by oldtrack123
	Round plug to Rectangular (Preview) This is my problem I'm in Yulara NT and off to Adelaide to buy second hand van which has the old round fitting for lights power etc from van to car and on my Pajero i have the standard 7 pin I think plug. So what can I do is it a matter of getting the new fitting for the van and trying to figure out the wiring. I ne...	Bru	12	1478	07:22 PM May 11, 2015 by adrian foley
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