Techies' Corner

The Belmont Bear · The Belmont Bear

We have a van that is only 8 months old and I have noticed that on some of the decals the edges are lifting does anyone know of an adhesive I can use to stck them back down before they get worse ? I went into a shop in Mt Isa that made stickers etc. and asked them they said I can try using heat like a hair dryer to r...

J_KZ-1 · J_KZ-1

Good evening G.N, We have a 2003 jayco pop top with a 3 way fridge. We have been having a few electrical issues, now hopefully solved, but now would like to test that the 12V power supply to confirm that the 12 volt charge is getting through to the fridge when switch to 12 volt while travelling. Any advic...

Graz · Graz

I am enquiring if anyone knows how to do a Factory Reset on the Renogy RBM500 Battery Monitor ?

Cassie63 · Cassie63

Any tips on how to remove a c402, I want to replace like for like to freshen things up.

Half Way There · Half Way There

Hi, was going to buy a new air con and noticed all the prices have gone up from last time I looked. Does anyone know if there are traditionally end of year sales for camping and caravan gear etc .. Thanks in advance !!

RobDor · RobDor

I have many connections going direct to my lithium battery in the caravan. I want to simplify removing the battery or working on it when necessary. I was looking to use something like the attached photo and have all connections to this terminal post and only have the one connection to the battery. Is th...

jeepnudger · jeepnudger

Hi am thinking about installing TPMS on car and caravan there are 2 types-- external monitors attaches to valve but has to be unscrewed to top up air pressure. 2nd type-- internal monitor have to take wheels off and remove valve and fit internal monitor, both types send messages back to screen in car. T...

HowardD · HowardD

G'day all. Anyone with a MB Sprinter MWB with airbags ilo bump stops? If so, what psi are you putting in them?

gazzaplus janet · gazzaplus janet

Hi All, Purchased a Camroad Motor Home in Australia and it was originally fully imported from Japan, a great MH. Unfortunately during it's life in Australia there have been many electrical repairs due to equipment failure. The work has been done from as far as I can tell from qualified persons but it i...

Petemox · Petemox

Hi We have a 2018 Apollo Coromal van with the solid panel construction. So far very happy with it. However, now the tail lights have stopped working. I disconnected the tail light wire at the plug top and took a reading with a multimeter. It was showing zero. I briefly attached a fly lead from a battery an...

The Minnow · The Minnow

Hello techies from The Minnow. My initial questions are on the general forum but was advised to head over here. How do I remove the AVO dayton speakers from the outside console to the right of the main entrance door of my W Alpine 2007 without breaking them? I cannot get to the speaker screws from under t...

dsfifty · dsfifty

Hi all. There are some good fridge techies here I see. Here's my evidence: 1. For about a year the fridge would only work when the display is on its dimmest setting. Otherwise it flashes and the fridge doesn't operate. 2. Now on 12V, it turns on for only a couple of seconds, then the green light goes orange...

Vic01 · Vic01

Hi all. A fellow Avan traveller had gas struts in his cruiseliner front boot. I took the model part number but no one is able to interpret. G15-317-15. Avan Spare Parts are not returning my calls. Current non gas iding struts are 37cm long extended. Can anyone give me an Nm rating for struts for this j...

Jaahn · Jaahn

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Graz · Graz

Has anybody used this Atlas 135ah lithium battery and are they happy with it as it seems very cheap for what is advertised. Appreciate any comments. Cheers Graz

Graz · Graz

Apologies if this has previously been discussed. I am looking at swapping my 2 x 120Ah AGM batteries for a single 135Ah lithium battery (DCMont 135) due to weight issues. My question relates to my current 240V 30Amp 3 stage charger (Electro BC 1230) not specifically made for lithium batteries. I rea...

jacks · jacks

As I understand it, air conditioners cool the air by removing moisture. The Ibis 3 has a 'Dry' function that is not really explained in its manual. When set to Dry, one can set a temperature just the same as when set to 'Cool' , which is aircon. Can anyone explain the difference between the Cool and Dry fun...

WBD · WBD

Good afternoon members. Its Brian from Adelaide here and I am seeking some input from other Coromal owners in regards to a couple of issues that I have encountered since taking delivery about 4 years ago. During our recent journey to WA I noticed that the front near side tyre started to chop out on the in...

Noriek · Noriek

Hi all, Am pondering the idea of sat tv, however reluctant due to cost, vast appears an option. I Do have a smart tv, also have a vangard antenna, so if local tv about can see some of them However does anyone out there use a good quality radio revceiver, rather than watch tv , to pull in far away frequencies...

Vic01 · Vic01

Hi all. My caravan solar regulator instructions say I should connect all devices to the regulator. The new diesel heater instructions say I should connect straight to the battery. Is either of these a more suitable option? Thanks.

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	Caravan Decals (Preview) We have a van that is only 8 months old and I have noticed that on some of the decals the edges are lifting does anyone know of an adhesive I can use to stck them back down before they get worse ? I went into a shop in Mt Isa that made stickers etc. and asked them they said I can try using heat like a hair dryer to r...	The Belmont Bear	3	1365	08:20 AM Jun 13, 2023 by Possum3
	Test if fridge 12 volt working. Also connecting fridge direct to house battery. (Preview) Good evening G.N, We have a 2003 jayco pop top with a 3 way fridge. We have been having a few electrical issues, now hopefully solved, but now would like to test that the 12V power supply to confirm that the 12 volt charge is getting through to the fridge when switch to 12 volt while travelling. Any advic...	J_KZ-1	10	2797	11:22 AM Jun 11, 2023 by J_KZ-1
	Renogy RBM500 Battery Monitor Factory Reset (Preview) I am enquiring if anyone knows how to do a Factory Reset on the Renogy RBM500 Battery Monitor ?	Graz	2	4801	08:07 PM Jun 10, 2023 by Graz
	C402 toilet removal (Preview) Any tips on how to remove a c402, I want to replace like for like to freshen things up.	Cassie63	8	2422	10:28 PM Jun 7, 2023 by Warren-Pat_01
	Does Dometic traditionally have a EOFY sale? (Preview) Hi, was going to buy a new air con and noticed all the prices have gone up from last time I looked. Does anyone know if there are traditionally end of year sales for camping and caravan gear etc .. Thanks in advance !!	Half Way There	4	1483	08:21 PM Jun 7, 2023 by Half Way There
	Battery connections (Preview) I have many connections going direct to my lithium battery in the caravan. I want to simplify removing the battery or working on it when necessary. I was looking to use something like the attached photo and have all connections to this terminal post and only have the one connection to the battery. Is th...	RobDor	7	2161	02:47 PM Jun 7, 2023 by jegog
	Tyre pressure monitor system (Preview) Hi am thinking about installing TPMS on car and caravan there are 2 types-- external monitors attaches to valve but has to be unscrewed to top up air pressure. 2nd type-- internal monitor have to take wheels off and remove valve and fit internal monitor, both types send messages back to screen in car. T...	jeepnudger	3	1734	07:13 AM Jun 7, 2023 by Whenarewethere
	Airbag psi MB Sprinter MWB (Preview) G'day all. Anyone with a MB Sprinter MWB with airbags ilo bump stops? If so, what psi are you putting in them?	HowardD	1	937	08:26 AM Jun 6, 2023 by Possum3
	Multiple AC inputs (Preview) Hi All, Purchased a Camroad Motor Home in Australia and it was originally fully imported from Japan, a great MH. Unfortunately during it's life in Australia there have been many electrical repairs due to equipment failure. The work has been done from as far as I can tell from qualified persons but it i...	gazzaplus janet	4	1778	10:57 AM Jun 5, 2023 by jegog
	faulty tail lights (Preview) Hi We have a 2018 Apollo Coromal van with the solid panel construction. So far very happy with it. However, now the tail lights have stopped working. I disconnected the tail light wire at the plug top and took a reading with a multimeter. It was showing zero. I briefly attached a fly lead from a battery an...	Petemox	6	1388	07:40 PM Jun 4, 2023 by Petemox
	The Minnow seeking Alpine Answers. (Preview) Hello techies from The Minnow. My initial questions are on the general forum but was advised to head over here. How do I remove the AVO dayton speakers from the outside console to the right of the main entrance door of my W Alpine 2007 without breaking them? I cannot get to the speaker screws from under t...	The Minnow	10	1297	04:03 PM Jun 4, 2023 by The Minnow
	Waeco CFX50W works fine on 240V but not on 12V (Preview) Hi all. There are some good fridge techies here I see. Here's my evidence: 1. For about a year the fridge would only work when the display is on its dimmest setting. Otherwise it flashes and the fridge doesn't operate. 2. Now on 12V, it turns on for only a couple of seconds, then the green light goes orange...	dsfifty	13	3768	11:31 AM Jun 4, 2023 by laurieoz
	Avan cruiseliner boot gas struts. (Preview) Hi all. A fellow Avan traveller had gas struts in his cruiseliner front boot. I took the model part number but no one is able to interpret. G15-317-15. Avan Spare Parts are not returning my calls. Current non gas iding struts are 37cm long extended. Can anyone give me an Nm rating for struts for this j...	Vic01	11	2391	08:29 PM Jun 2, 2023 by Warren-Pat_01
	Printed solar panels ! (Preview) https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/8214760/similar-to-a-chip-packet-flexible-hunter-printed-solar-attracts-global-interest/?cs=14706&dmplayersource=share-link	Jaahn	4	1414	07:41 PM Jun 2, 2023 by Warren-Pat_01
	Atlas 135ah lithium battery (Preview) Has anybody used this Atlas 135ah lithium battery and are they happy with it as it seems very cheap for what is advertised. Appreciate any comments. Cheers Graz	Graz	20	4576	07:01 PM Jun 2, 2023 by TimTim
	240V lithium charger (Preview) Apologies if this has previously been discussed. I am looking at swapping my 2 x 120Ah AGM batteries for a single 135Ah lithium battery (DCMont 135) due to weight issues. My question relates to my current 240V 30Amp 3 stage charger (Electro BC 1230) not specifically made for lithium batteries. I rea...	Graz	20	3915	12:24 PM Jun 2, 2023 by Graz
	Ibis 3 air conditioner (Preview) As I understand it, air conditioners cool the air by removing moisture. The Ibis 3 has a 'Dry' function that is not really explained in its manual. When set to Dry, one can set a temperature just the same as when set to 'Cool' , which is aircon. Can anyone explain the difference between the Cool and Dry fun...	jacks	4	1495	06:01 PM May 31, 2023 by jacks
	Coromal 612 - Suspension Issue ? (Preview) Good afternoon members. Its Brian from Adelaide here and I am seeking some input from other Coromal owners in regards to a couple of issues that I have encountered since taking delivery about 4 years ago. During our recent journey to WA I noticed that the front near side tyre started to chop out on the in...	WBD	3	2166	09:24 PM May 30, 2023 by Possum3
	Am \ FM radio long range am reception (Preview) Hi all, Am pondering the idea of sat tv, however reluctant due to cost, vast appears an option. I Do have a smart tv, also have a vangard antenna, so if local tv about can see some of them However does anyone out there use a good quality radio revceiver, rather than watch tv , to pull in far away frequencies...	Noriek	13	4340	02:52 PM May 29, 2023 by Macka1706
	Diesel heater power source. (Preview) Hi all. My caravan solar regulator instructions say I should connect all devices to the regulator. The new diesel heater instructions say I should connect straight to the battery. Is either of these a more suitable option? Thanks.	Vic01	7	2905	12:33 PM May 27, 2023 by Breeze
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