Techies' Corner

chooknphil · chooknphil

We recently purchased a used van 18mths old with a Webasto freezer that has a 2 year warranty. The freezer is not running anymore & we are now being told by the freezer manufaturer that the purchase date & 2 year warranty expired 9 mths after the original owners purchased their van because the v...

CapnJac · CapnJac

Would anyone have any experience or any recommendations re choosing a laptop using microsoft word or chrome google documents that has the same grunt as a PC? I have a son who has a diability and i have huge documents re his requirements, some of which have videos half hour attached for viewing by carers...

Phillipn · Phillipn

If you need Anderson plugs, wire etc contact Agwholesalers at Greenmount Qld.[ south of Toowoomba] Their prices are the best I can find. Auto wire and some fittings are not listed on their web site but they have them, Twin 8 B& S wire is $5.50 a meter , 50 amp Anderson plugs , $11/ box of 4. I r...

Joe50 · Joe50

Has anyone using the camera mode in Wikicamps satellite finder actually seen the camera view when the satellite icon is displayed showing where in the sky it is? I only see a white screen on the phone, not what's in front of me like that shown on Wikicamps's website, although the satellite icon seems to...

robo24 · robo24

Hi.Our annex roof is 30 months old.Outside looks fair but underside looks my age.Is there a solvent cleaner on the market that any nomads have had success with?

CapnJac · CapnJac

I need a light weight, Solid state laptop with touch screen and at least 16G RAM and good processor i5 or i7 to replace my PC. Has anyone bought one like that recently for this purpose? Thank you.

Marken · Marken

Has anyone been able to update their GPS mapping systems in an on-board GPS. I believe that it is done through a special CD (or DVD) reader connected to the system, which I think I have found. Toyota are quoting an enormous amount for the privilege of supplying the data but I am wondering if there is a chea...

Gundog · Gundog

Today I made a trip to Kerang from Melb. With a full tank of diesel and reset the trip meter, we left this morning temp and conditions were cool and a bit windy, which varied from a cross to a head wind. Before getting onto the ring road speeds were 60 and 80k for 10k and then from Plenty Rd on ramp of the Ring...

Solo Steve · Solo Steve

My 87 HB30 Diesel Coaster has suddenly developed an issue with loss of brake vacuum. Has any member experienced this problem. I assume that the brake booster diaphragm is at fault but understand that a faulty PCV valve can also be a cause. The Bus has brakes with the engine running and loses vacuum when...

Blues Man · Blues Man

Sometimes when i finish reading a topic on the forum ,the little box with the tick on the left says that it is read (as it should be i think) but other times it comes up as not read , why is this and Is this normal. Blues man.

PG1 · PG1

There has been a long discussion around 12volt 120Watt portable solar panels sold on ebay by Outbax camping and others on another forum. Not being too technical I am reluctant to enter the discussion on the other forum because I may be completely on the wrong track. The discussion centres around a few...

Tanka · Tanka

Looking to buy quality solar panel to run arb 78lt fridge freezer on second battery in my bt50. Have checked out the kick ass web site. Has any one got advice on size I would need and quality of quick ass panels

Ronvb · Ronvb

hi....the screen on my XG SF3700portable generator has stopped working. Any ideas on how to fix it?Warranty has run out and can't find a manufacturers name on the generator thanks.

woofta and precious · woofta and precious

Hi all, as you can see I am a newbie to the group. My wife is retiring at the end of the week, and I won't be that far behind. I have a Jayco Freedom Outback single axle 17 odd foot van, and I want to replace the original treg polyblock hitch which has been on there for 12 years (2002 model van) Any one had any expe...

petengail · petengail

We are looking at a 12 volt fan for the van... hey a fan for the van, there has to be a rhyme there lol... sorry off topic already. We looked at one at B.C.F for about 70$ and another at a 12volt place for about 170$ . both were "box type fans" . one would think the $170 would be better but its stil...

kirraweebob · kirraweebob

Hi Everyone, Searched around looking for info but found nne, so... We are awaiting our new rig and I am trying to work out a good convenient spot to mount the inverter I have. In the old rig, the inverter was underneath the bed next to the additional batteries. The new rig will have 3 x 120 Ah AGMs mounted on...

Birdo · Birdo

Two questions How many forum members have their caravan batteries "underslung"? Have you had any problems with them being "underslung"? cheers Birdo

meetoo · meetoo

Hi, I need a better understanding of the basics of what is needed to use wiki camps on an android phone_ samsung s5. Do you need to download an offline maps program to use wiki without an internet connection ? I really have no idea how it all works, so if some knowlegable folks can sort me out I would greatly...

Phil charters · Phil charters

Hi I am new whole thing and I have just purchased a Yamaha 2.4 generator. Researched the unit well but not where to to store it for transportation. Are thes alright to cary in the car or caravan? Phil

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

I rinsed the area of the van where the removable cassette is kept. There is now 15mm of water sitting on the bottom. Should there be a drain hole? I thought I would ask first as it is always difficult for me to get under the van and back up again!!! I call it research to save energy..MINE... Aussie Paul. -- E...

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	warranty beware (Preview) We recently purchased a used van 18mths old with a Webasto freezer that has a 2 year warranty. The freezer is not running anymore & we are now being told by the freezer manufaturer that the purchase date & 2 year warranty expired 9 mths after the original owners purchased their van because the v...	chooknphil	12	1749	11:56 AM Feb 7, 2015 by chooknphil
	Advice re a lap top and a phone (Preview) Would anyone have any experience or any recommendations re choosing a laptop using microsoft word or chrome google documents that has the same grunt as a PC? I have a son who has a diability and i have huge documents re his requirements, some of which have videos half hour attached for viewing by carers...	CapnJac	3	1002	11:12 AM Feb 7, 2015 by SnowT
	Auto Electrical supplies (Preview) If you need Anderson plugs, wire etc contact Agwholesalers at Greenmount Qld.[ south of Toowoomba] Their prices are the best I can find. Auto wire and some fittings are not listed on their web site but they have them, Twin 8 B& S wire is $5.50 a meter , 50 amp Anderson plugs , $11/ box of 4. I r...	Phillipn	7	1420	10:35 PM Feb 6, 2015 by gemmybob
	Wikicamps Satellite Finder - camera mode (Preview) Has anyone using the camera mode in Wikicamps satellite finder actually seen the camera view when the satellite icon is displayed showing where in the sky it is? I only see a white screen on the phone, not what's in front of me like that shown on Wikicamps's website, although the satellite icon seems to...	Joe50	5	2210	11:41 AM Feb 6, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	cleaner for annex (Preview) Hi.Our annex roof is 30 months old.Outside looks fair but underside looks my age.Is there a solvent cleaner on the market that any nomads have had success with?	robo24	3	623	11:29 AM Feb 6, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	Is there a laptop to replace a PC with the following properties? (Preview) I need a light weight, Solid state laptop with touch screen and at least 16G RAM and good processor i5 or i7 to replace my PC. Has anyone bought one like that recently for this purpose? Thank you.	CapnJac	9	1588	11:28 AM Feb 6, 2015 by PeterD
	Updating in dash GPS systems (Preview) Has anyone been able to update their GPS mapping systems in an on-board GPS. I believe that it is done through a special CD (or DVD) reader connected to the system, which I think I have found. Toyota are quoting an enormous amount for the privilege of supplying the data but I am wondering if there is a chea...	Marken	14	4714	11:11 AM Feb 6, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	Whats your Fuel Consumption. (Preview) Today I made a trip to Kerang from Melb. With a full tank of diesel and reset the trip meter, we left this morning temp and conditions were cool and a bit windy, which varied from a cross to a head wind. Before getting onto the ring road speeds were 60 and 80k for 10k and then from Plenty Rd on ramp of the Ring...	Gundog	26	2797	11:00 AM Feb 6, 2015 by 03_Troopy
	Coaster low brake vacuum warning (Preview) My 87 HB30 Diesel Coaster has suddenly developed an issue with loss of brake vacuum. Has any member experienced this problem. I assume that the brake booster diaphragm is at fault but understand that a faulty PCV valve can also be a cause. The Bus has brakes with the engine running and loses vacuum when...	Solo Steve	7	1310	10:50 AM Feb 6, 2015 by 03_Troopy
	Ticks boxes on the forum (Preview) Sometimes when i finish reading a topic on the forum ,the little box with the tick on the left says that it is read (as it should be i think) but other times it comes up as not read , why is this and Is this normal. Blues man.	Blues Man	3	717	08:08 AM Feb 6, 2015 by Blues Man
	Portable Solar Panel Voltage (Preview) There has been a long discussion around 12volt 120Watt portable solar panels sold on ebay by Outbax camping and others on another forum. Not being too technical I am reluctant to enter the discussion on the other forum because I may be completely on the wrong track. The discussion centres around a few...	PG1	5	2885	10:24 PM Feb 5, 2015 by PeterD
	Kickass portable solar panels (Preview) Looking to buy quality solar panel to run arb 78lt fridge freezer on second battery in my bt50. Have checked out the kick ass web site. Has any one got advice on size I would need and quality of quick ass panels	Tanka	9	8943	09:06 PM Feb 5, 2015 by Jaahn
	Portable Generator Screen (Preview) hi....the screen on my XG SF3700portable generator has stopped working. Any ideas on how to fix it?Warranty has run out and can't find a manufacturers name on the generator thanks.	Ronvb	4	924	08:20 PM Feb 5, 2015 by dragonfly1
	MCHITCH tow hitch? (Preview) Hi all, as you can see I am a newbie to the group. My wife is retiring at the end of the week, and I won't be that far behind. I have a Jayco Freedom Outback single axle 17 odd foot van, and I want to replace the original treg polyblock hitch which has been on there for 12 years (2002 model van) Any one had any expe...	woofta and precious	8	2078	02:39 PM Feb 5, 2015 by woofta and precious
	12 volt fan for the van (Preview) We are looking at a 12 volt fan for the van... hey a fan for the van, there has to be a rhyme there lol... sorry off topic already. We looked at one at B.C.F for about 70$ and another at a 12volt place for about 170$ . both were "box type fans" . one would think the $170 would be better but its stil...	petengail	22	9924	10:54 AM Feb 5, 2015 by aussie_paul
	Where to Fit an Inverter (Preview) Hi Everyone, Searched around looking for info but found nne, so... We are awaiting our new rig and I am trying to work out a good convenient spot to mount the inverter I have. In the old rig, the inverter was underneath the bed next to the additional batteries. The new rig will have 3 x 120 Ah AGMs mounted on...	kirraweebob	18	2222	10:33 AM Feb 5, 2015 by Crockie
	Under slung batteries (Preview) Two questions How many forum members have their caravan batteries "underslung"? Have you had any problems with them being "underslung"? cheers Birdo	Birdo	10	3317	06:59 PM Feb 4, 2015 by justcruisin01
	wikicamps (Preview) Hi, I need a better understanding of the basics of what is needed to use wiki camps on an android phone_ samsung s5. Do you need to download an offline maps program to use wiki without an internet connection ? I really have no idea how it all works, so if some knowlegable folks can sort me out I would greatly...	meetoo	8	1506	09:12 PM Feb 3, 2015 by meetoo
	Where to store a generator ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi I am new whole thing and I have just purchased a Yamaha 2.4 generator. Researched the unit well but not where to to store it for transportation. Are thes alright to cary in the car or caravan? Phil	Phil charters	47	6782	08:34 PM Feb 3, 2015 by Phil charters
	Thetford cassette.. (Preview) I rinsed the area of the van where the removable cassette is kept. There is now 15mm of water sitting on the bottom. Should there be a drain hole? I thought I would ask first as it is always difficult for me to get under the van and back up again!!! I call it research to save energy..MINE... Aussie Paul. -- E...	aussie_paul	13	1345	12:33 PM Feb 3, 2015 by tempestv8
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