Techies' Corner

Kacey and Angie · Kacey and Angie

We have a new van and the fridge is not cooling enough, running on gas the fridge temp is at about 18 to 20 running with geny its the same won't cool enough we ran the geny last light and at 5.30 this morning it was down to 6.5. we live in the Pilbara and the temps this week have been high 30's touching Any idea...

Crockie · Crockie

In our last discussion on semiconductors we discovered that there are 2 types of extrinsic materials, N type with abundance of free electrons and P type with an abundance of spaces or holes for electrons to fill. We the discovered that when fused together a region of high resistance was created at the...

Crockie · Crockie

Welcome to session 4 of our series, once again please let me know if this is useful. Many thanks to those who encourage this in our forum. I would be delighted to have you contribute as a few have. If you need electrical work done on your caravan or RV, get a qualified electrician or auto electrician to do i...

Spit2 · Spit2

Getting a new van, whichbis the better way to go, gas or diesel. Any comments would be good. Cheers penny

JackLC · JackLC

Hoping that you Retreat Caravan owners may be able to help me with a little information. My darling wife is buying me a Weber Baby Q (High Top) for my birthday and I want to be able to store this in the tunnel boot of the Retreat Hamilton that we have on order but I am not sure that it will fit. Could anyone tell...

Crockie · Crockie

Hi folks I have had a request to present a burst on semi conductors. I hope its easy to understand, haven't done this for years. The basic building blocks for semi conductors start with quad valency elements (meaning 4 electrons in the outer orbit) such as silicon and germanium. Now by themselves thes...

Crockie · Crockie

Welcome to number three in this series. Again If this is NOT appropriate please let me know I dont want to be known as the Sheldon of Grey Nomads. I trust you all had a great xmas and are watching the boxing day test or the yachts.If you need electrical work done on your caravan or RV, get a qualified electri...

Crockie · Crockie

Welcome to number two in this series. Again If this is NOT appropriate please let me know I dont want to be known as the Sheldon of Grey Nomads. If you need electrical work done on your caravan or RV, get a qualified electrician or auto electrician to do it. Do not ever attempt it yourself, this stuff is dan...

Murraman · Murraman

We have an 85 Coaster and the radio is a digital one but crap, We bought a 2nd Coaster for the engine but the one in that is crap also. So what I am looking for is good radio reception, Mp3 playback and input jack. Where do people with Coasters install the speakers. Ours has 2 speakers (In roof lining) one abo...

Cupie · Cupie

I'm always tinkering with my 3 way fridge to improve performance. The latest mod was a dismal failure. In my case the top vent of the fridge is too low with about half of it not above the fins. So I got a piece of plastic blind slat & glued it in place so that it covered the lower section of the vent opening...

Crockie · Crockie

I was reading some threads on electrical stuff and wonder if a few simple down to earth "lessons" (for the want of a better word) would be appropriate? If this is NOT appropriate please let me know. One important rider must go in here, if you need electrical work done on your caravan or RV, get...

meetoo · meetoo

Hi all, Can someone give me the exact actual name of the coles and woollies brands of nappy soaker for use in portable toilets please. Thanks. John

oldtrack123 · oldtrack123

http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1061803

Fidele · Fidele

We are planning a trip to Perth next year and are wondering is it advisable to carry spare diesel with you ? Perhaps one or even two jerry cans our motorhome has more than enough carrying capacity for the extra weight. we are aware of the safety aspects and are only seeking advise on the need to carry spare...

Dougwe · Dougwe

.....in a caravan. Has anyone got one and are you happy with it? I have one fitted to the new "Chief" but the water is only Luke warm and would be far from suitable in colder weather. Has anyone had this problem and overcome it and how please.

tzjolly · tzjolly

Looking for anyone out there who has installed a small split system in a Flamingo or Swan. I have a Flamingo. I reckon it could be just squeezed in on the back wall below the below rear bed? Would probably need to be largely recessed out the back of the van to enable access to the microwave. Bit neverous abo...

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...

baute · baute

Just a quick question : Is pool noodle foam a suitable material to place in a battery box to stop battery from sliding around in box ?

waltlor · waltlor

I have commenced the BIG trip, Down graded from m.h. to 17' van with Hyundai Terracan tug ,storage is my lagest problem at the moment ( or lack of). Could someone please assist with info on a business that can supply and fit? thanking you Waltlor.

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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	Fridge issues (Preview) We have a new van and the fridge is not cooling enough, running on gas the fridge temp is at about 18 to 20 running with geny its the same won't cool enough we ran the geny last light and at 5.30 this morning it was down to 6.5. we live in the Pilbara and the temps this week have been high 30's touching Any idea...	Kacey and Angie	18	4327	06:52 PM Jan 30, 2016 by tempestv8
	Semi conductor Diode (Preview) In our last discussion on semiconductors we discovered that there are 2 types of extrinsic materials, N type with abundance of free electrons and P type with an abundance of spaces or holes for electrons to fill. We the discovered that when fused together a region of high resistance was created at the...	Crockie	0	620	02:07 PM Dec 27, 2014 by Crockie
	Electricity 104 for laypeople (Preview) Welcome to session 4 of our series, once again please let me know if this is useful. Many thanks to those who encourage this in our forum. I would be delighted to have you contribute as a few have. If you need electrical work done on your caravan or RV, get a qualified electrician or auto electrician to do i...	Crockie	1	638	05:48 PM Dec 27, 2014 by Middo
	Gas versus diesel heating? (Preview) Getting a new van, whichbis the better way to go, gas or diesel. Any comments would be good. Cheers penny	Spit2	16	2188	09:32 PM Jan 1, 2015 by rockylizard
	Retreat Caravan - Tunnel Boot Dimensions (Preview) Hoping that you Retreat Caravan owners may be able to help me with a little information. My darling wife is buying me a Weber Baby Q (High Top) for my birthday and I want to be able to store this in the tunnel boot of the Retreat Hamilton that we have on order but I am not sure that it will fit. Could anyone tell...	JackLC	9	3245	06:17 PM Jan 5, 2015 by JackLC
	Semiconductors (Preview) Hi folks I have had a request to present a burst on semi conductors. I hope its easy to understand, haven't done this for years. The basic building blocks for semi conductors start with quad valency elements (meaning 4 electrons in the outer orbit) such as silicon and germanium. Now by themselves thes...	Crockie	9	1180	10:53 PM Dec 27, 2014 by The Phantom
	Electricity 103 for laypeople (Preview) Welcome to number three in this series. Again If this is NOT appropriate please let me know I dont want to be known as the Sheldon of Grey Nomads. I trust you all had a great xmas and are watching the boxing day test or the yachts.If you need electrical work done on your caravan or RV, get a qualified electri...	Crockie	6	1368	05:07 PM Dec 29, 2014 by Gus1949
	Electricity 102 for laypeople (Preview) Welcome to number two in this series. Again If this is NOT appropriate please let me know I dont want to be known as the Sheldon of Grey Nomads. If you need electrical work done on your caravan or RV, get a qualified electrician or auto electrician to do it. Do not ever attempt it yourself, this stuff is dan...	Crockie	13	1702	12:14 PM Dec 26, 2014 by Radar
	Radio in a Coaster Ideas (Preview) We have an 85 Coaster and the radio is a digital one but crap, We bought a 2nd Coaster for the engine but the one in that is crap also. So what I am looking for is good radio reception, Mp3 playback and input jack. Where do people with Coasters install the speakers. Ours has 2 speakers (In roof lining) one abo...	Murraman	12	2022	07:45 AM Dec 30, 2014 by Santa
	My failed Fridge Mod (Preview) I'm always tinkering with my 3 way fridge to improve performance. The latest mod was a dismal failure. In my case the top vent of the fridge is too low with about half of it not above the fins. So I got a piece of plastic blind slat & glued it in place so that it covered the lower section of the vent opening...	Cupie	9	1503	11:36 PM Dec 28, 2014 by Cupie
	Electricity 101 for laypeople (Preview) I was reading some threads on electrical stuff and wonder if a few simple down to earth "lessons" (for the want of a better word) would be appropriate? If this is NOT appropriate please let me know. One important rider must go in here, if you need electrical work done on your caravan or RV, get...	Crockie	9	1300	12:07 PM Dec 26, 2014 by Radar
	nappy soaker name (Preview) Hi all, Can someone give me the exact actual name of the coles and woollies brands of nappy soaker for use in portable toilets please. Thanks. John	meetoo	14	3180	07:20 AM Dec 27, 2014 by jules47
	RECALL SRG 4outlet power boards (Preview) http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1061803	oldtrack123	1	844	02:28 AM Dec 23, 2014 by Igo
	Carrying spare fuel over the Nullabor ( 1 2 ) (Preview) We are planning a trip to Perth next year and are wondering is it advisable to carry spare diesel with you ? Perhaps one or even two jerry cans our motorhome has more than enough carrying capacity for the extra weight. we are aware of the safety aspects and are only seeking advise on the need to carry spare...	Fidele	37	4419	05:25 PM Jan 18, 2015 by The Phantom
	INSTANTANEOUS HOT WATER SYSTEM...... (Preview) .....in a caravan. Has anyone got one and are you happy with it? I have one fitted to the new "Chief" but the water is only Luke warm and would be far from suitable in colder weather. Has anyone had this problem and overcome it and how please.	Dougwe	12	1479	07:23 PM Dec 24, 2014 by Dougwe
	Split system in Jayco Swan or Flamingo? (Preview) Looking for anyone out there who has installed a small split system in a Flamingo or Swan. I have a Flamingo. I reckon it could be just squeezed in on the back wall below the below rear bed? Would probably need to be largely recessed out the back of the van to enable access to the microwave. Bit neverous abo...	tzjolly	8	2039	09:29 PM Jan 2, 2015 by Roving-Dutchy
	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	3056	12:32 AM Feb 28, 2015 by Mark Bolton
	Pool noodle foam (Preview) Just a quick question : Is pool noodle foam a suitable material to place in a battery box to stop battery from sliding around in box ?	baute	10	1883	05:31 PM Dec 24, 2014 by Bruce and Bev
	storige &roof rack required to supply & fit (Preview) I have commenced the BIG trip, Down graded from m.h. to 17' van with Hyundai Terracan tug ,storage is my lagest problem at the moment ( or lack of). Could someone please assist with info on a business that can supply and fit? thanking you Waltlor.	waltlor	2	559	05:27 PM Dec 27, 2014 by waltlor
	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	874	03:06 PM Feb 20, 2015 by Dolly
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