Techies' Corner

cruisaderhilton · cruisaderhilton

Hello fellow travellers, I have had my van parked up at home here at Malanda in Nth Queensland for 6-7 months .The water tanks have been 1/2 full in that time and we have been using the van to shower in while we renovate the bathroom in the house ,the yard hose is connected to the van and we have been using it t...

Cowboy7307 · Cowboy7307

looking at putting solar onto van looking at something off ebay, its only to do lights, fridge, and tv the battery that is on van is a DC 12v 115 and it does every thing we want it to do, just have to find a way to charge it while camping ,and daylight is free so what size panel should i be looking at getting than...

Gazwanna · Gazwanna

Hi Folks, We have a 1987 Viscount Grand Tourer. We are doing a bit of renovating on it and our main problem at the moment is hot water. In Queensland the rules on gas hot water systems have become very strict so we have had to remove our Paloma Gas Hot water system. We are wondering if anyone has installed...

snap1946 · snap1946

hi all has any member bought one of these off ebay Non-Contact Infrared Digital Thermometer Gun

gailhayd · gailhayd

We have a new Trumo E2400 gas heater to instal in our Jayco Starcraft - can anyone advise if it is ok to instal the heater under the double bed and next to the dual batteries?

D and D · D and D

http://offgridquest.com/news/tesla-motors-announc...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

I am considering redoing my genset box on the A frame BUT it is difficult to keep the WDH chains vertical. I thought (now that's a worry) I read somewhere that there are different lengths of the WDH bars. I cannot seem to find that info now. Tried the HR website. Aussie Paul.

Horse · Horse

If you have a 2014 Colorado twin cab ltz like I do it would be a good idea to check the bushes on the rear springs . I just had mine replaced because thay were split and falling apart .10 months old 27000 km ..Great ..

cruisaderhilton · cruisaderhilton

To the person wanting to put tent pegs in using coach screws. Forget about cordless drills ,what about a good old speed brace with a 1/2 inch socket . Easier to store away & less expensive. You have probably got one already. -- Edited by cruisaderhilton on Monday 20th of April 2015 01:43:19 PM -- E...

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

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	Purify water tanks. (Preview) Hello fellow travellers, I have had my van parked up at home here at Malanda in Nth Queensland for 6-7 months .The water tanks have been 1/2 full in that time and we have been using the van to shower in while we renovate the bathroom in the house ,the yard hose is connected to the van and we have been using it t...	cruisaderhilton	10	1928	03:51 PM Apr 23, 2015 by banjo
	What size solar panel (Preview) looking at putting solar onto van looking at something off ebay, its only to do lights, fridge, and tv the battery that is on van is a DC 12v 115 and it does every thing we want it to do, just have to find a way to charge it while camping ,and daylight is free so what size panel should i be looking at getting than...	Cowboy7307	7	1101	10:55 AM Apr 23, 2015 by Cowboy7307
	Eco Instant Hot Water Heater (Preview) Hi Folks, We have a 1987 Viscount Grand Tourer. We are doing a bit of renovating on it and our main problem at the moment is hot water. In Queensland the rules on gas hot water systems have become very strict so we have had to remove our Paloma Gas Hot water system. We are wondering if anyone has installed...	Gazwanna	5	2825	07:50 PM Apr 22, 2015 by terrytravellingman
	temp gun (Preview) hi all has any member bought one of these off ebay Non-Contact Infrared Digital Thermometer Gun	snap1946	18	1993	06:40 PM Apr 22, 2015 by snap1946
	Trumo Gas Heater (Preview) We have a new Trumo E2400 gas heater to instal in our Jayco Starcraft - can anyone advise if it is ok to instal the heater under the double bed and next to the dual batteries?	gailhayd	5	1254	03:49 PM Apr 22, 2015 by gailhayd
	Lithium Ion Batteries - Maybe not so far away (Preview) http://offgridquest.com/news/tesla-motors-announc...	D and D	14	1894	08:56 AM Apr 22, 2015 by Dav4Cris
	Hayman Reece WDH bar lengths... (Preview) I am considering redoing my genset box on the A frame BUT it is difficult to keep the WDH chains vertical. I thought (now that's a worry) I read somewhere that there are different lengths of the WDH bars. I cannot seem to find that info now. Tried the HR website. Aussie Paul.	aussie_paul	19	2113	02:18 PM Apr 21, 2015 by aussie_paul
	Colorado bushes (Preview) If you have a 2014 Colorado twin cab ltz like I do it would be a good idea to check the bushes on the rear springs . I just had mine replaced because thay were split and falling apart .10 months old 27000 km ..Great ..	Horse	6	868	01:08 PM Apr 21, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	Driving tent pegs (Preview) To the person wanting to put tent pegs in using coach screws. Forget about cordless drills ,what about a good old speed brace with a 1/2 inch socket . Easier to store away & less expensive. You have probably got one already. -- Edited by cruisaderhilton on Monday 20th of April 2015 01:43:19 PM -- E...	cruisaderhilton	20	3063	01:03 PM Apr 21, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	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	4655	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	1188	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	1776	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	1393	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	1872	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	3585	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	1428	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	1186	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	2941	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	879	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	1127	01:23 PM Apr 17, 2015 by TechnoGypsy
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