Techies' Corner

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...

iana · iana

OK I did a search and nothing really came up. I read on some post on the net that these vents really let the heat through. Can anyone give me feed back on their windows and vents pluses and minuses. For instance is bigger better or should one stay small? so feed back on size, heat, blinds & flyscreens. -...

Terro · Terro

I have a problem opening the rear door of my tow vehicle due to the handle height of the hitch. I asked a caravan service place what can be done and was told about hitch-Ezy. I have found them on the web and they look impressive but then so is the price. Before I shell out a substantial amount I wondered if any...

03_Troopy · 03_Troopy

Repairing a broken latching lever on a Navman My Escape style mounting fixture. I had my Navman mount break when I went to attach the GPS unit the other day. On the front of the mount is a latching lever that grips the GPS unit and holds it in place. Well it wasn't working and wouldn't latch onto the GPS prop...

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Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	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	2405	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	2054	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	5629	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	1437	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	2504	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	6561	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	1203	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	857	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	3453	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	1292	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	1218	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	1208	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	1170	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	1421	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	999	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	2588	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	1617	07:22 PM May 11, 2015 by adrian foley
	Dometic Midi Skylight and their windows. (Preview) OK I did a search and nothing really came up. I read on some post on the net that these vents really let the heat through. Can anyone give me feed back on their windows and vents pluses and minuses. For instance is bigger better or should one stay small? so feed back on size, heat, blinds & flyscreens. -...	iana	4	1109	11:37 PM May 10, 2015 by iana
	Hitch-Ezy (Preview) I have a problem opening the rear door of my tow vehicle due to the handle height of the hitch. I asked a caravan service place what can be done and was told about hitch-Ezy. I have found them on the web and they look impressive but then so is the price. Before I shell out a substantial amount I wondered if any...	Terro	5	2454	10:02 PM May 10, 2015 by Plendo
	How to repairing a broken latching lever on a Navman My Escape style GPS mounting fixture. (Preview) Repairing a broken latching lever on a Navman My Escape style mounting fixture. I had my Navman mount break when I went to attach the GPS unit the other day. On the front of the mount is a latching lever that grips the GPS unit and holds it in place. Well it wasn't working and wouldn't latch onto the GPS prop...	03_Troopy	0	1096	05:20 PM May 10, 2015 by 03_Troopy
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