Techies' Corner

Hylda&Jon · Hylda&Jon

I'm after a bit of advice please. We have a 17" caravan with a 80w solar panel and one 120amp deep cycle GM battery. I am thinking about replacing the old, not working 90L Electrulux 3way fridge with a Weaco CR-1110 2 way (110ltr). To do this I am thinking of adding either 2 X 80w panels or one 120w pane...

gemmybob · gemmybob

Does any one have any idea if its possible to rip a 240 volt compressor out of a fridge and replace it with a 12 volt one? Surely both 240 and 12 volt compressors work on the same principle and the idea should be feasible, hopefully winding up with a half decent R.V. fridge. Gemmybob.

Chief lb · Chief lb

I am "newby" to this forum caper so please excuse anything done incorrectly. My question is this: I have a 200 series Landcruiser and we are about to do the big loop. Most, but not all driving will be on bitumen and again most, but not all will be towing a 23" van. I have had a few 4wd Utes...

cjt55 · cjt55

Hi all. I have just sold my 2nd hand 5th Wheeler which had 2 tanks holding over 300 litres of fresh water . This was more than enough and I never ran out when free camping. I am now looking at purchasing a new caravan which has a standard 90 litre fresh water tank with the option of up to 3 x 90 litre tanks. My...

Dougwe · Dougwe

Hi all, I have a Truma Gas Heater fitted to the Den and now I am in chilly land, Melbourne, for a week it's rather chilly first up each morning after spending so long at Greens Lake which was warm to hot most of the time. Yeh I know, weak I hear you say. Question is. Can you use the heater if it is raining??? Noth...

robo24 · robo24

Hi.I have been having tank filling probs for ever.Had a tank explode at the baffle,reversed it,plugged breather,glued baffle and fitted upside down.On filling from side of van,over flow indicated all 3 tanks full.Not the case.Maybe s held water,one being the repaired one.All 3 tanks are in serie...

Oma · Oma

1 post Page 1 of 1 Edit postDelete postReport this postReply with quoteHot wheel on vanby oma » Sat Mar 14, 2015 3:37 pmFirst & foremost I want to state that we take our van to a very reputable repair place. Secondly only replies from those who know what they are talking about or have had the same prob...

Phil charters · Phil charters

Hi All, How do these things read, are they accurate? Mine reads both tanks are 1 third full yet no water flows. Phil

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...

Baggie · Baggie

I am fed up with my Winegard antenna with the two blades that is as useless as a hip pocket in a singlet. I have modified it by putting vertical mesh bars which helped slightly. Now I've had enough, I'm going to lash out & get a new antenna completely that is the latest & greatest, but which one is th...

liz795 · liz795

the dealer asked me, if i wanted a protective coating on the outside of the van. he claims washing the van is reduced by half. Never have to polish the van Now i've refused all these products in the past, on cars i bought. Anyone got this product on there van or something similar YOUR THOUGHTS is it w...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

Hi all, there has been a cost for my really Ubeaut coffee. Stains on the fold down table!!! Eril has tried Bi Carb of Soda without success. Suggestions please?? Aussie Paul.

oldtrack123 · oldtrack123

GAF Control AustraliaHeller & Sunair Portable Room Heaters PRA number: 2015/14598Date published: 13th March 2015Product informationProduct description Heller and Sunair brand heaters are rated between 1800W - 2000WIdentifying features Heller brand fan heater models: FHH06, FHH1...

Santa · Santa

G'Day all, I'm a little reticent starting this thread as I have an inkling as to what it could turn into. I'm looking for advice re buying a good portable solar panel including voltage regulator to extend our capability to free camp away from 240 Volts for extended periods. We currently have 2 x 75 AH de...

dlncooke · dlncooke

How'd. We have a 2006 Jayco Destiny and I was wondering/looking @ adding a fold away table to the outside of the van.Can it be fitted to a fiberglass van !Are there certain mounting points !Looking to see if anyone has done this mod and was in successful.This is what I'm looking @http://caravansplus.c...

Dougwe · Dougwe

Hi all, Just wondering what is involed in getting the ATM of a van increased (Plate) I have only today put my Tug and Den over the weigh bridge and bugga me if the ATM is 160kg over the plate The GTM is only 20kg over. Tow Ball is OK. The car is under in all areas. I have very little personal items and food on bo...

robo24 · robo24

I had a new Redarc TowPro electric system fitted recently.After about 2 months of travel i lost the caravan brakes.Arriving in Bendigo i tried to find a company for help.To cut a long story short,Epsom Caravans in Station Street Epson told me drop by to see if they could help.This on Friday6th March j...

TA · TA

hi to all was wondering has anyone had the chip and exhaust done because when towing our van at xmas time the poor thing struggled a bit on the hills going towards pambula we have a 3 lt turbo deisel

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

Interesting segment on solar. On Thursday again at 10.30am. Aussie Paul.

tomhic · tomhic

I have a 2014 20 ft Jayco Conquest and want to fit a Fiamma Carry-bike Pro C rack to it. I can see I have to fit it off centre and to the left to avoid drilling into the bathroom but is there an optimum position for it? If someone has dimensions they could post it would be much appreciated. cheers, Tom -- Edited...

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	Fridge advise needed yet again (Preview) I'm after a bit of advice please. We have a 17" caravan with a 80w solar panel and one 120amp deep cycle GM battery. I am thinking about replacing the old, not working 90L Electrulux 3way fridge with a Weaco CR-1110 2 way (110ltr). To do this I am thinking of adding either 2 X 80w panels or one 120w pane...	Hylda&Jon	6	1115	07:32 PM Mar 17, 2015 by SnowT
	Fridges (again) (Preview) Does any one have any idea if its possible to rip a 240 volt compressor out of a fridge and replace it with a 12 volt one? Surely both 240 and 12 volt compressors work on the same principle and the idea should be feasible, hopefully winding up with a half decent R.V. fridge. Gemmybob.	gemmybob	3	694	05:06 PM Mar 17, 2015 by gemmybob
	Tyres for my 200 series landcruiser (Preview) I am "newby" to this forum caper so please excuse anything done incorrectly. My question is this: I have a 200 series Landcruiser and we are about to do the big loop. Most, but not all driving will be on bitumen and again most, but not all will be towing a 23" van. I have had a few 4wd Utes...	Chief lb	10	14012	03:47 PM Mar 17, 2015 by Rheo47
	Fresh Water Tank Capacity (Preview) Hi all. I have just sold my 2nd hand 5th Wheeler which had 2 tanks holding over 300 litres of fresh water . This was more than enough and I never ran out when free camping. I am now looking at purchasing a new caravan which has a standard 90 litre fresh water tank with the option of up to 3 x 90 litre tanks. My...	cjt55	3	1335	09:31 AM Mar 17, 2015 by Bruce and Bev
	TRUMA CARAVAN HEATER USED IIF RAINING (Preview) Hi all, I have a Truma Gas Heater fitted to the Den and now I am in chilly land, Melbourne, for a week it's rather chilly first up each morning after spending so long at Greens Lake which was warm to hot most of the time. Yeh I know, weak I hear you say. Question is. Can you use the heater if it is raining??? Noth...	Dougwe	5	930	08:11 AM Mar 17, 2015 by Dougwe
	water tanks and pumps (Preview) Hi.I have been having tank filling probs for ever.Had a tank explode at the baffle,reversed it,plugged breather,glued baffle and fitted upside down.On filling from side of van,over flow indicated all 3 tanks full.Not the case.Maybe s held water,one being the repaired one.All 3 tanks are in serie...	robo24	8	1250	07:02 PM Mar 16, 2015 by Philw
	Hot wheel (Preview) 1 post Page 1 of 1 Edit postDelete postReport this postReply with quoteHot wheel on vanby oma » Sat Mar 14, 2015 3:37 pmFirst & foremost I want to state that we take our van to a very reputable repair place. Secondly only replies from those who know what they are talking about or have had the same prob...	Oma	10	1607	05:42 PM Mar 16, 2015 by wasn_me
	Coast to Coast water/battery monitor (Preview) Hi All, How do these things read, are they accurate? Mine reads both tanks are 1 third full yet no water flows. Phil	Phil charters	11	2589	09:27 AM Mar 16, 2015 by Phil charters
	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	1754	09:35 PM Mar 15, 2015 by frangipani
	Majestic V/s Winegard Freevision. (Preview) I am fed up with my Winegard antenna with the two blades that is as useless as a hip pocket in a singlet. I have modified it by putting vertical mesh bars which helped slightly. Now I've had enough, I'm going to lash out & get a new antenna completely that is the latest & greatest, but which one is th...	Baggie	6	1374	08:02 PM Mar 15, 2015 by Dunmowin
	Dimond gaurd (Preview) the dealer asked me, if i wanted a protective coating on the outside of the van. he claims washing the van is reduced by half. Never have to polish the van Now i've refused all these products in the past, on cars i bought. Anyone got this product on there van or something similar YOUR THOUGHTS is it w...	liz795	3	976	02:32 PM Mar 15, 2015 by DeBe
	Fold down table cleaning..HELP.. (Preview) Hi all, there has been a cost for my really Ubeaut coffee. Stains on the fold down table!!! Eril has tried Bi Carb of Soda without success. Suggestions please?? Aussie Paul.	aussie_paul	16	1514	01:28 PM Mar 15, 2015 by Dunmowin
	Heller &Sunair Electric room heater Recall (Preview) GAF Control AustraliaHeller & Sunair Portable Room Heaters PRA number: 2015/14598Date published: 13th March 2015Product informationProduct description Heller and Sunair brand heaters are rated between 1800W - 2000WIdentifying features Heller brand fan heater models: FHH06, FHH1...	oldtrack123	0	660	05:28 PM Mar 14, 2015 by oldtrack123
	Portable solar panel??? (Preview) G'Day all, I'm a little reticent starting this thread as I have an inkling as to what it could turn into. I'm looking for advice re buying a good portable solar panel including voltage regulator to extend our capability to free camp away from 240 Volts for extended periods. We currently have 2 x 75 AH de...	Santa	9	2520	12:03 AM Mar 14, 2015 by D and D
	Fold away table (Preview) How'd. We have a 2006 Jayco Destiny and I was wondering/looking @ adding a fold away table to the outside of the van.Can it be fitted to a fiberglass van !Are there certain mounting points !Looking to see if anyone has done this mod and was in successful.This is what I'm looking @http://caravansplus.c...	dlncooke	3	810	09:50 PM Mar 13, 2015 by Footprints
	INCREASE ATM OF VAN (Preview) Hi all, Just wondering what is involed in getting the ATM of a van increased (Plate) I have only today put my Tug and Den over the weigh bridge and bugga me if the ATM is 160kg over the plate The GTM is only 20kg over. Tow Ball is OK. The car is under in all areas. I have very little personal items and food on bo...	Dougwe	23	2070	08:26 PM Mar 13, 2015 by Fiery
	water tanks and pumps (Preview) I had a new Redarc TowPro electric system fitted recently.After about 2 months of travel i lost the caravan brakes.Arriving in Bendigo i tried to find a company for help.To cut a long story short,Epsom Caravans in Station Street Epson told me drop by to see if they could help.This on Friday6th March j...	robo24	0	524	03:59 PM Mar 13, 2015 by robo24
	Prado (Preview) hi to all was wondering has anyone had the chip and exhaust done because when towing our van at xmas time the poor thing struggled a bit on the hills going towards pambula we have a 3 lt turbo deisel	TA	6	1264	03:17 PM Mar 13, 2015 by patrol03
	Catalyst tonight... (Preview) Interesting segment on solar. On Thursday again at 10.30am. Aussie Paul.	aussie_paul	4	947	10:19 AM Mar 13, 2015 by aussietraveller
	Fiamma bike rack fitment (Preview) I have a 2014 20 ft Jayco Conquest and want to fit a Fiamma Carry-bike Pro C rack to it. I can see I have to fit it off centre and to the left to avoid drilling into the bathroom but is there an optimum position for it? If someone has dimensions they could post it would be much appreciated. cheers, Tom -- Edited...	tomhic	5	2024	08:47 AM Mar 13, 2015 by Dav4Cris
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