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...

Flags2 · Flags2

Hello oh wise ones. Buying a new van and I am assured that 1x155w solar panel and 2 100Ah batteries will be more than adequate to power the vitrifrigo fridge we are having installed. I think we should get 2 panels or perhaps 2 x 130 if you believe 2x155 is overkill. We don't plan on too much free camping. ...

Peter_n_Margaret · Peter_n_Margaret

How safe are the electrics in your RV? 10 years ago, the 240V system on the OKA was given a full certificate of approval by a qualified electrician who specialised in RVs. It comprised some power points fed by a PSW inverter and protected by a dedicated RCD. This would be similar to virtually all RVs when...

MaryJane · MaryJane

I've used it in the caravan, around the toilet/shower combo with great results, thanks to advice on here. But what is best used externally? I'm referring to the silicone (?) around the joins of wheels arches etc to the van wall. its starting to minimise and part company with the fibreglass (red dirt...

jbrinks · jbrinks

can anybody tell me if a washing machine ( top loader) will work off a 600watt inverter. We are looking at having a washing machine but don't really want a generator . Will this work

Crockie · Crockie

Hello all, Thank you so much for the encouraging feedback. It seems that these posts have hit the spot. I want to stop the theory now as it gets very deep and overburdened with maths after only scratching the surface with AC. Today I would like to present multimeter safety and a few facts that Bunnings an...

anthonyc · anthonyc

Just bought an old coaster and want to fit out. Mechanically very sound. Not sure where and what to start on. Any advice would be appreciated.

Olley46 · Olley46

Driving home on Sunday with the van in tow,happen to look down at the Prodigy2 Brake Controller and it was Flashing with the display reading N.C. I checked when I got home the Trouble shooting chart says .1 Trailer connected with open circit on brake line ,2 Trailer connector disconnected or cor...

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??

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.

Jamie58 · Jamie58

WANTED: Either an original, refurbished, new or universal remote control that will work for a: Frostair MK 2000 ducted airconditioner The aircon is currently fitted to a 1999 Gazal Infinity caravan Any help or information would be appreciated. Please phone Jamie on 0419 793 985

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

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...

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...

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

grahamg · grahamg

I needed to lower the height of my towbar by about 2 inches (big car , little van). I bought an adjustable hitch which does the job but it is about 3 inches longer. Are there any major disadvantages to having a longer hitch. I needed to extend the chain by a few inches. -- Edited by grahamg on Saturday 1...

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...

Azurepink · Azurepink

We have a 800w inverter. Should we run a 700w microwave oven from the 800w inverter? Any and all comments very welcome.

Dolly · Dolly

Hi all, anyone had an issue with back burn in their water heater. I have just discovered my red plastic overflow pipe has been melted near the gas flow manifold. Just interested to here from any one that has had the same problem and can perhaps give me a few tips Regards - Len

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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	1081	11:12 AM Feb 28, 2015 by Tamey
	Solar panels to power a Vitrifrigo 230l compressor fridge (Preview) Hello oh wise ones. Buying a new van and I am assured that 1x155w solar panel and 2 100Ah batteries will be more than adequate to power the vitrifrigo fridge we are having installed. I think we should get 2 panels or perhaps 2 x 130 if you believe 2x155 is overkill. We don't plan on too much free camping. ...	Flags2	13	2272	12:48 AM Feb 28, 2015 by 03_Troopy
	How safe are the electrics in your RV? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) How safe are the electrics in your RV? 10 years ago, the 240V system on the OKA was given a full certificate of approval by a qualified electrician who specialised in RVs. It comprised some power points fed by a PSW inverter and protected by a dedicated RCD. This would be similar to virtually all RVs when...	Peter_n_Margaret	59	2733	12:32 AM Feb 28, 2015 by Mark Bolton
	Sika flex or something? Externally (Preview) I've used it in the caravan, around the toilet/shower combo with great results, thanks to advice on here. But what is best used externally? I'm referring to the silicone (?) around the joins of wheels arches etc to the van wall. its starting to minimise and part company with the fibreglass (red dirt...	MaryJane	17	2413	11:38 PM Feb 27, 2015 by Mark Bolton
	Using washing machine when free camping (Preview) can anybody tell me if a washing machine ( top loader) will work off a 600watt inverter. We are looking at having a washing machine but don't really want a generator . Will this work	jbrinks	12	1677	10:33 PM Feb 27, 2015 by Mark Bolton
	Electricity safety for laypeople (Preview) Hello all, Thank you so much for the encouraging feedback. It seems that these posts have hit the spot. I want to stop the theory now as it gets very deep and overburdened with maths after only scratching the surface with AC. Today I would like to present multimeter safety and a few facts that Bunnings an...	Crockie	5	1146	07:42 PM Feb 27, 2015 by Mark Bolton
	New bare coaster (Preview) Just bought an old coaster and want to fit out. Mechanically very sound. Not sure where and what to start on. Any advice would be appreciated.	anthonyc	12	1518	06:00 PM Feb 27, 2015 by Mark Bolton
	Prodigy 2 brake controller (Preview) Driving home on Sunday with the van in tow,happen to look down at the Prodigy2 Brake Controller and it was Flashing with the display reading N.C. I checked when I got home the Trouble shooting chart says .1 Trailer connected with open circit on brake line ,2 Trailer connector disconnected or cor...	Olley46	5	1170	05:11 PM Feb 27, 2015 by malken
	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	2575	04:59 PM Feb 27, 2015 by malken
	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	1163	01:11 PM Feb 26, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	Frostair Mk 2000 Ducted aircon remote Frostair aircon remote control wanted help suggestions (Preview) WANTED: Either an original, refurbished, new or universal remote control that will work for a: Frostair MK 2000 ducted airconditioner The aircon is currently fitted to a 1999 Gazal Infinity caravan Any help or information would be appreciated. Please phone Jamie on 0419 793 985	Jamie58	0	2280	12:47 PM Feb 25, 2015 by Jamie58
	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	788	09:37 PM Feb 24, 2015 by TAJ
	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	664	08:27 PM Feb 22, 2015 by mr glassies
	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	1207	06:11 PM Feb 22, 2015 by woolman
	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	1050	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	1250	12:44 PM Feb 22, 2015 by TropicalRose
	tow bar - adjustments (Preview) I needed to lower the height of my towbar by about 2 inches (big car , little van). I bought an adjustable hitch which does the job but it is about 3 inches longer. Are there any major disadvantages to having a longer hitch. I needed to extend the chain by a few inches. -- Edited by grahamg on Saturday 1...	grahamg	3	1242	07:40 AM Feb 22, 2015 by grahamg
	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	1108	12:55 PM Feb 21, 2015 by oldtrack123
	Inverter question (Preview) We have a 800w inverter. Should we run a 700w microwave oven from the 800w inverter? Any and all comments very welcome.	Azurepink	10	1822	11:13 PM Feb 20, 2015 by Philw
	Water Heater - Gas Problem (Preview) Hi all, anyone had an issue with back burn in their water heater. I have just discovered my red plastic overflow pipe has been melted near the gas flow manifold. Just interested to here from any one that has had the same problem and can perhaps give me a few tips Regards - Len	Dolly	7	817	03:06 PM Feb 20, 2015 by Dolly
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