Techies' Corner

TA · TA

Hello to all I have just had a 3inch stainless steel exhaust system and the chip fitted to my 2001 Prado 3 l turbo diesel i was told better power and better fuel accomomy on our recent trip to Corowa boy i couldn't believe the amount of black smoke the old Prado was blowing out i have removed the chip now no s...

peter1 · peter1

Hi all I fitted a webasco diesel heater to my Pheonix caravan some 3 years ago and it has worked really well in this time. I checked the manual recently to see if any servicing or basic maintenance was required on the unit but found nothing under either heading. So I am wondering does anyone have any knowl...

Griddy · Griddy

My avan hot water tank has had the gong and the system needs replacing. It is used only for hat water at the sink. Has anyone installed one and do they heat up to a satisfactory temp. for the dishes? If I put it in, I thought the fridge could come out and a hole could be cut in that wall to remove the leaking tan...

D and D · D and D

I know this topic has been discussed previously but the search function isn't bringing a lot of threads up. We have a BT 50 and have been advised that the tyres will need replacing before the next service (40 000). These are the original tyres (Dunlop AT 22 Grandtrek - 265/65r17) and the caravan we're to...

Sheba · Sheba

Does any-one have one, and if so, what are the Pro's and Con's please ? Thanks in advance, Cheers, Sheba.

iana · iana

Just wondering how many of you do your own servicing. Do you do your service while on tour? If you take it into a service agency, how much does it cost. What exactly do they do ?

Papou · Papou

Purchased one of these little gizmos today for travels. Any Forumites here use them ??if so how reliable do you find them in your travels ??. I purchased the Optus model...

goldcoaster · goldcoaster

If you are having trouble like I was with my Sphere not tuning in at some locations , I found out that the Motherboard needs upgrading and it is getting done under warranty. So if yours is playing up , get it checked out . When it starts up , check the lcd window and if it says V1 , then you need to upgrade to Vers...

Lomes · Lomes

Hi everyone Just like to hear if anyone has is using a Planar diesel heater I see them for sale on eBay for around the $700 mark

Linzeelou · Linzeelou

I just wanted to say a thank you to everyone on the techies corner. I have posted a few questions on here and every time I have received helpful and informative answers. I enjoy reading every one else's posts as well. Being a single woman I often worry that mechanics and caravan repairers rub their ha...

peterwm · peterwm

Hi, can someone advise, I have a 2003 GU turbo diesel and wish to purchase 20' caravan than will fall into 3 - 3.5 tonne range, does anybody have prior or existing experience with this combo, cheers Peter

Cowboy7307 · Cowboy7307

On the mains inlet to van you have to screw in a male fitting ,and it not a standard garden thread, from what i have found out its a NPT 3/4" thread where do you buy them from ?

Dolly · Dolly

Hi all Got a problem with my water tank filler and hose connection on my 2013 25ft Sterling When both tanks are full and I connect the hose to the hose plug water flows out of the tank fillers I guess there is a stop valve not working somwhere but not sure how to solve Any one had a similar problem Would a...

Dougwe · Dougwe

How, all. I have 2x110ah batteries in my caravan charged mostly by 3x150w Solar Panels flat on the roof. I also have a 20i Honda Generator if ever needed and occasionally hook upto 240v. Oh! and the car charges the van batteries as well when mobile. Batteries are always charged or being charged one way o...

Allany · Allany

for those of you using coachscrews as tent pegs what are you using to drive them? impact wrench or hammer drill? the impact drivers seem to be expensive or have people found a cheaper one to do the job? what size coachscrews seem to cover most tasks? I am thinking 150 & 250mm x 10 mm ? Allan -- Edited by...

Olley46 · Olley46

I was talking to a mate of mine the other day he told me about his (New ) van he had bought,he had the van two days and had trouble with the breaks on the van, he was away from home and had to get the breaks fixed, the problem was the magnet wires inside the break drum had gone in between the break shoe return spr...

Lesley F · Lesley F

Requesting comments - positive or negative - on Isuzu Elf motorhomes Thanks Lesley

kettle · kettle

How can I reduce my towball weight, I have a Franklin G2 Concept, dual axleCompliance plate stamped as 160kgBall scales show 220kgsTug is a 2006,3L Patrol, tow capacity is 2500kgs so no prob thereHitch is HR Thanks

sheeds · sheeds

PM Abbott must immediately reverse the previous Governments unconsultative and very questionable April 2013 deletion of the ADR42/04(clause 10.3.1) requirement to extend engine exhaust outlets to the rear area of Motorhomes. This decision ignores a long-standing very commonly recognised R...

Bruce and Bev · Bruce and Bev

In the lastest Caravan and Motorhome magazine (which should have been available on-line at least a year ago for use travellers to access as they are published!!), on pg 16 in the Letters to the Editor, is a pic of a professionally made "breather that runs between the toilet cassette and the outsi...

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	Blowing Smoke (Preview) Hello to all I have just had a 3inch stainless steel exhaust system and the chip fitted to my 2001 Prado 3 l turbo diesel i was told better power and better fuel accomomy on our recent trip to Corowa boy i couldn't believe the amount of black smoke the old Prado was blowing out i have removed the chip now no s...	TA	15	4024	10:40 PM Apr 19, 2015 by KevKim37
	Webasco Diesel heater (Preview) Hi all I fitted a webasco diesel heater to my Pheonix caravan some 3 years ago and it has worked really well in this time. I checked the manual recently to see if any servicing or basic maintenance was required on the unit but found nothing under either heading. So I am wondering does anyone have any knowl...	peter1	3	998	07:37 PM Apr 19, 2015 by Dunmowin
	eco instant hot water (Preview) My avan hot water tank has had the gong and the system needs replacing. It is used only for hat water at the sink. Has anyone installed one and do they heat up to a satisfactory temp. for the dishes? If I put it in, I thought the fridge could come out and a hole could be cut in that wall to remove the leaking tan...	Griddy	16	1615	01:11 PM Apr 19, 2015 by Phil C
	Tyre Recommendation (Preview) I know this topic has been discussed previously but the search function isn't bringing a lot of threads up. We have a BT 50 and have been advised that the tyres will need replacing before the next service (40 000). These are the original tyres (Dunlop AT 22 Grandtrek - 265/65r17) and the caravan we're to...	D and D	5	1226	10:41 AM Apr 19, 2015 by Santa
	Canon i70 Printer. (Preview) Does any-one have one, and if so, what are the Pro's and Con's please ? Thanks in advance, Cheers, Sheba.	Sheba	19	1721	08:48 AM Apr 19, 2015 by Cupie
	Your caravan service. (Preview) Just wondering how many of you do your own servicing. Do you do your service while on tour? If you take it into a service agency, how much does it cost. What exactly do they do ?	iana	23	2781	05:25 PM Apr 18, 2015 by Baz421
	Wireles Modems For Tablet (Preview) Purchased one of these little gizmos today for travels. Any Forumites here use them ??if so how reliable do you find them in your travels ??. I purchased the Optus model...	Papou	13	1253	03:35 PM Apr 18, 2015 by Olley46
	Sphere Satellite system (Preview) If you are having trouble like I was with my Sphere not tuning in at some locations , I found out that the Motherboard needs upgrading and it is getting done under warranty. So if yours is playing up , get it checked out . When it starts up , check the lcd window and if it says V1 , then you need to upgrade to Vers...	goldcoaster	0	967	01:07 PM Apr 18, 2015 by goldcoaster
	Planar diesel heaters (Preview) Hi everyone Just like to hear if anyone has is using a Planar diesel heater I see them for sale on eBay for around the $700 mark	Lomes	4	2481	05:42 PM Apr 17, 2015 by aussie_paul
	I love the techies corner, thank you!!!! (Preview) I just wanted to say a thank you to everyone on the techies corner. I have posted a few questions on here and every time I have received helpful and informative answers. I enjoy reading every one else's posts as well. Being a single woman I often worry that mechanics and caravan repairers rub their ha...	Linzeelou	4	750	03:33 PM Apr 17, 2015 by Phil C
	Towing with gu 4.2 turbo (Preview) Hi, can someone advise, I have a 2003 GU turbo diesel and wish to purchase 20' caravan than will fall into 3 - 3.5 tonne range, does anybody have prior or existing experience with this combo, cheers Peter	peterwm	8	1002	01:23 PM Apr 17, 2015 by TechnoGypsy
	NPT Thread (Preview) On the mains inlet to van you have to screw in a male fitting ,and it not a standard garden thread, from what i have found out its a NPT 3/4" thread where do you buy them from ?	Cowboy7307	15	2668	06:50 PM Apr 16, 2015 by TopCat
	Water tanks (Preview) Hi all Got a problem with my water tank filler and hose connection on my 2013 25ft Sterling When both tanks are full and I connect the hose to the hose plug water flows out of the tank fillers I guess there is a stop valve not working somwhere but not sure how to solve Any one had a similar problem Would a...	Dolly	3	884	06:31 PM Apr 16, 2015 by Phil C
	INVERTA AND BATTERY SIZE (Preview) How, all. I have 2x110ah batteries in my caravan charged mostly by 3x150w Solar Panels flat on the roof. I also have a 20i Honda Generator if ever needed and occasionally hook upto 240v. Oh! and the car charges the van batteries as well when mobile. Batteries are always charged or being charged one way o...	Dougwe	16	1412	02:55 PM Apr 16, 2015 by 03_Troopy
	Driving coachscrews (Preview) for those of you using coachscrews as tent pegs what are you using to drive them? impact wrench or hammer drill? the impact drivers seem to be expensive or have people found a cheaper one to do the job? what size coachscrews seem to cover most tasks? I am thinking 150 & 250mm x 10 mm ? Allan -- Edited by...	Allany	11	2190	02:10 PM Apr 16, 2015 by Cupie
	None Breaking News (Preview) I was talking to a mate of mine the other day he told me about his (New ) van he had bought,he had the van two days and had trouble with the breaks on the van, he was away from home and had to get the breaks fixed, the problem was the magnet wires inside the break drum had gone in between the break shoe return spr...	Olley46	7	1168	11:54 PM Apr 15, 2015 by PeterD
	requesting comments - positive or negative - on Isuzu Elf motorhomes (Preview) Requesting comments - positive or negative - on Isuzu Elf motorhomes Thanks Lesley	Lesley F	2	953	06:09 PM Apr 15, 2015 by PeterInSa
	How do I reduce towball weight?? (Preview) How can I reduce my towball weight, I have a Franklin G2 Concept, dual axleCompliance plate stamped as 160kgBall scales show 220kgsTug is a 2006,3L Patrol, tow capacity is 2500kgs so no prob thereHitch is HR Thanks	kettle	9	5637	10:17 PM Apr 14, 2015 by Plendo
	Engine exhaust outlets can be positioned anywhere along the RHS of a Motorhome! You're kidding me,right? (Preview) PM Abbott must immediately reverse the previous Governments unconsultative and very questionable April 2013 deletion of the ADR42/04(clause 10.3.1) requirement to extend engine exhaust outlets to the rear area of Motorhomes. This decision ignores a long-standing very commonly recognised R...	sheeds	1	1250	04:46 PM Apr 14, 2015 by Snail
	SOG cassette toilet ventiliation system (Preview) In the lastest Caravan and Motorhome magazine (which should have been available on-line at least a year ago for use travellers to access as they are published!!), on pg 16 in the Letters to the Editor, is a pic of a professionally made "breather that runs between the toilet cassette and the outsi...	Bruce and Bev	20	3537	09:34 AM Apr 14, 2015 by dutchy100
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