Techies' Corner

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

scottynbulldog · scottynbulldog

We have a 5 year old waeco that will no longer work on 12 volt. It works very well on 240 but shows a red error light as soon as we switch it over. All the leads are good and 12 volt plug.

Bruce and Bev · Bruce and Bev

I have a DMax ute and recently took it to a panelbeater to see how much it would cost to have a dent taken out of the tailgate. The dent was a "push-in" type, which had not damaged the paint and it didn't have sharp creases in the dent. He told me one of his guys would do it at the workshop for a couple...

Jaahn · Jaahn

Hi My truck has two CB radios, they were in it when I purchased it. I have not heard much of interest on either. Could people tell me what the difference is between the two types in easy understandable language. Secondly what type should I use for Nomad purposes when I get out of town a bit. Thirdly how shou...

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

Hi we are about to start travelling and would like some advice on what to do with our mail, we don't really have anyone to ask to use their address and forward to us, but the only option we have seen doing a search seems really expencive, any ideas please?

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

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	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	1691	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	1278	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	2689	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	1258	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	2828	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	915	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	775	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	1323	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	1167	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	1349	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	1399	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	1239	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	1990	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	923	03:06 PM Feb 20, 2015 by Dolly
	Waeco won't work on 12 volt (Preview) We have a 5 year old waeco that will no longer work on 12 volt. It works very well on 240 but shows a red error light as soon as we switch it over. All the leads are good and 12 volt plug.	scottynbulldog	8	1971	09:16 PM Feb 19, 2015 by hako
	Dents in your tailgate ute (Preview) I have a DMax ute and recently took it to a panelbeater to see how much it would cost to have a dent taken out of the tailgate. The dent was a "push-in" type, which had not damaged the paint and it didn't have sharp creases in the dent. He told me one of his guys would do it at the workshop for a couple...	Bruce and Bev	9	3851	03:29 PM Feb 19, 2015 by Delta18
	Cb radios usefull types (Preview) Hi My truck has two CB radios, they were in it when I purchased it. I have not heard much of interest on either. Could people tell me what the difference is between the two types in easy understandable language. Secondly what type should I use for Nomad purposes when I get out of town a bit. Thirdly how shou...	Jaahn	19	2704	10:36 AM Feb 19, 2015 by 03_Troopy
	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	1520	08:37 AM Feb 19, 2015 by 03_Troopy
	Mail ? what options are there? (Preview) Hi we are about to start travelling and would like some advice on what to do with our mail, we don't really have anyone to ask to use their address and forward to us, but the only option we have seen doing a search seems really expencive, any ideas please?	BlodandPJ	9	1093	12:45 AM Feb 19, 2015 by madaboutled
	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	1622	06:45 PM Feb 18, 2015 by Dougwe
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