Techies' Corner

Tamey · Tamey

Hi all, I have done a search and cant find any information on the problem of AM reception in our van. It was working OK until the middle of our trip last year when it started to fail. We got part reception, but we now get nothing, FM works fine. On talking to people, I am told it could be the aerial, others say i...

frangipani · frangipani

1. My Motorhome has gaps, been advised needs recaulking, i went to Bunnings, Sika Flex Fix, has one for fibreglass., its a sealant, just need assurance its ok to use??? 2. The white rubbery tape that hides the joins in the ceiling is coming off, can you tell me what its called?? Where can I buy it. Hope...

Gus1949 · Gus1949

We have a Jayco Silverline we purchased new 12 months ago and water from the taps has a plastic/chemical taint to it obviously coming from the plastic plumbing pipes. Does anyone know how to get rid of the taint? The water filter gets rid of it but that's a slow way of filling a kettle.

GARRIE · GARRIE

Can anyone advise where I may be able to purchase an Owner's User Manual, (and a workshop manual) for a 2002 Toyota Coaster Diesel Auto. All the useless company we purchased from could supply, was a small owners manual for a MANUAL gearbox model, completely irrelevant for our vehicle. Thank you.

GARRIE · GARRIE

Just new Grey Nomads with a Toyota Coaster. Can anyone tell me from their experiences, the length of hose possibly needed for accessing Grey Water Dump Points, both in Caravan Parks and Free-Camp sites. The company from whom we purchased our Motorhome are quite difficult to deal with and provided no...

Wandererone · Wandererone

The air con in our van starts up OK and cools for awhile then shuts off and just blows air. Low gas or compressor problem? Cheers Wandererone

dlncooke · dlncooke

Hi, I'm looking @ setting up a solar system in our van. We have a 2006 Jayco Destiny. Looking to see where people mount their battery/s. I was thing in the front compartment but my concern was adding a lot of extra weight to the towball weight. We have room under the beds and in the cupboards (on the floor)...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

Today I had a look at the digital read out on the wall mounted unit. We have 10 panels and a It tells me it has generated 3825 kw. It has been operational 395 days beginning 22 January 2014. That is an average of 9.7 kw per day Here in Ballarat Victoria. Any comments? Aussie Paul.

didi · didi

Hi guys. Like many small motorhome vans my battery, charger, and regulator are all under my bed, where a small amount of storage is too. There are holes in the top of the bed base covering this lot but my mattress is on top of this. To be honest I cant find it getting heated under there,( like it does around m...

TropicalRose · TropicalRose

Has anyone had any experience:knowledge of these? It seems to tick all the boxes as multi purpose use. It even comes with a solar panel and air compressor. Do you think you could run a small TV off one? I found one on gumtree for $250 which seems quite reasonable. Thanks

peter1 · peter1

A quick question - we are about to head off tomorrow for 5 weeks and just found out our fridge appears to be playing up. I had it on 240volt and whilst the freezer box got cold it didn't freeze and the fridge section appeared to be not working at all. I switched over to gas and the freezer box worked OK but agai...

oldtrack123 · oldtrack123

Hi Some may have got one to keep the van warm Bunnings Group LimitedHeller 2000W fan heater supplied by GAF Control Pty Ltd (FHH20A) PRA number: 2015/14545 Date published: 16th February 2015 FHH20A.jpg Product information Product description Heller 2000W fan heater with oscillating base Identi...

D and D · D and D

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

Tones · Tones

We have a Jayco 17.55.3 model poptop with shower / toilet etc. with rear door entry. As you enter the van, the L shaped dinette is on the left. I have had an idea in my head for a while and just wanted to throw it out there for further thoughts, comments, suggestions etc with a view to getting a better result...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

While chasing down the dc voltage drop I noticed the green amplifier "on" light flicker when I moved the Wineguard amp. It appears when being soldered, the solderer!! did a lousy job at the Wineguard factory. It really would not have been nice while away to have an intermittant fault. I re...

BlodandPJ · BlodandPJ

This has probably been done to death but what cheaper choices are there out there or does it have to be, I'm going to say the dirty word- Telstra??

bowsie1 · bowsie1

Hi every one there is a product called a SOG. Its a fan that you wire in to youre toilet cassette outside door And trust me you will never need any chemicals again for the smell. Cost about $155.00 dollars to buy. Cheers Bowsie1

Allany · Allany

I have a GU Patrol wagon and i want to mount a fire extinguisher on the panel by the rear left hand door A rear seatbelt runs down behind this panel i think Am i going to damage the belt if i put a couple of screws in this panel? Other position suggestions would be appreciated Allan

bowsie1 · bowsie1

Just wondering what is the best channel to be on up north of w.a. With not to much chit chat. Cheers Bowsie1

Motherhen · Motherhen

A regular those embarking on a big trip ask is about choosing the right communications for your travel plans. When do you need a satellite phone? What other options are available? A new expanded edition of Grant Nielsen's Staying in Touch on the Road is just out, with up to date communications and a wh...

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	AM reception problem in van (Preview) Hi all, I have done a search and cant find any information on the problem of AM reception in our van. It was working OK until the middle of our trip last year when it started to fail. We got part reception, but we now get nothing, FM works fine. On talking to people, I am told it could be the aerial, others say i...	Tamey	10	1141	11:12 AM Feb 28, 2015 by Tamey
	Recaulking Motorhome (Preview) 1. My Motorhome has gaps, been advised needs recaulking, i went to Bunnings, Sika Flex Fix, has one for fibreglass., its a sealant, just need assurance its ok to use??? 2. The white rubbery tape that hides the joins in the ceiling is coming off, can you tell me what its called?? Where can I buy it. Hope...	frangipani	6	1718	09:35 PM Mar 15, 2015 by frangipani
	Tainted water (Preview) We have a Jayco Silverline we purchased new 12 months ago and water from the taps has a plastic/chemical taint to it obviously coming from the plastic plumbing pipes. Does anyone know how to get rid of the taint? The water filter gets rid of it but that's a slow way of filling a kettle.	Gus1949	14	2668	12:07 PM Mar 2, 2015 by Gus1949
	TOYOTA COASTER 2002 OWNERS MANUAL FOR DIESEL AUTO. (Preview) Can anyone advise where I may be able to purchase an Owner's User Manual, (and a workshop manual) for a 2002 Toyota Coaster Diesel Auto. All the useless company we purchased from could supply, was a small owners manual for a MANUAL gearbox model, completely irrelevant for our vehicle. Thank you.	GARRIE	10	5137	11:15 AM Jun 26, 2017 by vik351
	DUMP POINTS. GREY WATER HOSES. (Preview) Just new Grey Nomads with a Toyota Coaster. Can anyone tell me from their experiences, the length of hose possibly needed for accessing Grey Water Dump Points, both in Caravan Parks and Free-Camp sites. The company from whom we purchased our Motorhome are quite difficult to deal with and provided no...	GARRIE	11	2556	10:11 AM May 4, 2015 by robo24
	Problem with air con (Preview) The air con in our van starts up OK and cools for awhile then shuts off and just blows air. Low gas or compressor problem? Cheers Wandererone	Wandererone	4	854	09:37 PM Feb 24, 2015 by TAJ
	Setting up Solar (Preview) Hi, I'm looking @ setting up a solar system in our van. We have a 2006 Jayco Destiny. Looking to see where people mount their battery/s. I was thing in the front compartment but my concern was adding a lot of extra weight to the towball weight. We have room under the beds and in the cupboards (on the floor)...	dlncooke	4	1104	12:45 PM Feb 28, 2015 by JustJim
	Home solar figures... (Preview) Today I had a look at the digital read out on the wall mounted unit. We have 10 panels and a It tells me it has generated 3825 kw. It has been operational 395 days beginning 22 January 2014. That is an average of 9.7 kw per day Here in Ballarat Victoria. Any comments? Aussie Paul.	aussie_paul	13	1213	01:11 PM Feb 26, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	Placement of battery, charger etc (Preview) Hi guys. Like many small motorhome vans my battery, charger, and regulator are all under my bed, where a small amount of storage is too. There are holes in the top of the bed base covering this lot but my mattress is on top of this. To be honest I cant find it getting heated under there,( like it does around m...	didi	4	1112	05:58 PM Feb 22, 2015 by didi
	8ZED Titan 533 jumpstarter (Preview) Has anyone had any experience:knowledge of these? It seems to tick all the boxes as multi purpose use. It even comes with a solar panel and air compressor. Do you think you could run a small TV off one? I found one on gumtree for $250 which seems quite reasonable. Thanks	TropicalRose	5	1297	12:44 PM Feb 22, 2015 by TropicalRose
	faulty fridge (Preview) A quick question - we are about to head off tomorrow for 5 weeks and just found out our fridge appears to be playing up. I had it on 240volt and whilst the freezer box got cold it didn't freeze and the fridge section appeared to be not working at all. I switched over to gas and the freezer box worked OK but agai...	peter1	8	1269	06:11 PM Feb 22, 2015 by woolman
	Recall Bunnings Group Limited—Heller 2000W fan heater supplied by GAF Control Pty Ltd (FHH20A) (Preview) Hi Some may have got one to keep the van warm Bunnings Group LimitedHeller 2000W fan heater supplied by GAF Control Pty Ltd (FHH20A) PRA number: 2015/14545 Date published: 16th February 2015 FHH20A.jpg Product information Product description Heller 2000W fan heater with oscillating base Identi...	oldtrack123	1	1176	12:55 PM Feb 21, 2015 by oldtrack123
	Lithium Ion Batteries - Maybe not so far away (Preview) http://offgridquest.com/news/tesla-motors-announc...	D and D	14	1763	08:56 AM Apr 22, 2015 by Dav4Cris
	HELP ME GROW AN IDEA - WASHING MACHINE INSTALLATION (Preview) We have a Jayco 17.55.3 model poptop with shower / toilet etc. with rear door entry. As you enter the van, the L shaped dinette is on the left. I have had an idea in my head for a while and just wanted to throw it out there for further thoughts, comments, suggestions etc with a view to getting a better result...	Tones	10	1441	10:42 AM Mar 3, 2015 by Two Strays
	Possible TV problem averted.... (Preview) While chasing down the dc voltage drop I noticed the green amplifier "on" light flicker when I moved the Wineguard amp. It appears when being soldered, the solderer!! did a lousy job at the Wineguard factory. It really would not have been nice while away to have an intermittant fault. I re...	aussie_paul	5	1471	08:37 AM Feb 19, 2015 by 03_Troopy
	Mobile Broadband choices (Preview) This has probably been done to death but what cheaper choices are there out there or does it have to be, I'm going to say the dirty word- Telstra??	BlodandPJ	16	2635	04:59 PM Feb 27, 2015 by malken
	SOG (Preview) Hi every one there is a product called a SOG. Its a fan that you wire in to youre toilet cassette outside door And trust me you will never need any chemicals again for the smell. Cost about $155.00 dollars to buy. Cheers Bowsie1	bowsie1	8	1275	09:52 PM Dec 16, 2016 by landy
	Mounting a fire extinguisher (Preview) I have a GU Patrol wagon and i want to mount a fire extinguisher on the panel by the rear left hand door A rear seatbelt runs down behind this panel i think Am i going to damage the belt if i put a couple of screws in this panel? Other position suggestions would be appreciated Allan	Allany	2	781	11:39 AM Feb 18, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	2 way radio (Preview) Just wondering what is the best channel to be on up north of w.a. With not to much chit chat. Cheers Bowsie1	bowsie1	8	1567	06:45 PM Feb 18, 2015 by Dougwe
	Communication devices - what works and what do YOU need? (Preview) A regular those embarking on a big trip ask is about choosing the right communications for your travel plans. When do you need a satellite phone? What other options are available? A new expanded edition of Grant Nielsen's Staying in Touch on the Road is just out, with up to date communications and a wh...	Motherhen	2	713	08:27 PM Feb 22, 2015 by mr glassies
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