Techies' Corner

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...

Chappie · Chappie

Stunned, have just privately purchased a 2000 golf linwood that has electric brakes fitted to one axle and the breakaway brakes fitted to the other axle, it looks like it has come out of the factory set up like this, this can't possibly be legal, ????

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

http://www.campsalesau.com/catalog/product/view/id/114/s/traveller-satellite-kit/

Gundog · Gundog

My question without notice (a political pun). How many panels could you fit on the roof of a standard 20' Van and can feed in portable panels into your little grid (my thinking on this is parking under a nice shady tree inhibits the sun) Use Solid Panels on rubber mounts or fixed mounts or are flexible pan...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

More stuff I don't know or as yet understand. We have the two inlets to the two tanks, we have an air vent for each tank to allow the air to escape as the water fills the tank. We have a direct connection for mains water without using the 12 volt pump. This seems to be an automatic system that seems to know when...

Allany · Allany

I am thinking of gas heating for my vanWho has one installed?I am looking for brands and costs pleaseDid anyone install it themselves except gas connection?Allan

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	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	1624	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	4772	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	3800	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	1348	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	738	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	3021	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	9100	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	951	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	2125	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	10208	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	2317	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	3389	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	1547	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	7142	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	1380	12:33 PM Feb 3, 2015 by tempestv8
	Electric and breakaway brakes (Preview) Stunned, have just privately purchased a 2000 golf linwood that has electric brakes fitted to one axle and the breakaway brakes fitted to the other axle, it looks like it has come out of the factory set up like this, this can't possibly be legal, ????	Chappie	6	1015	08:25 AM Feb 3, 2015 by Chappie
	VAST TV... (Preview) http://www.campsalesau.com/catalog/product/view/id/114/s/traveller-satellite-kit/	aussie_paul	11	2254	12:47 PM Feb 2, 2015 by PeterD
	Yep another Solar Panel thread (Preview) My question without notice (a political pun). How many panels could you fit on the roof of a standard 20' Van and can feed in portable panels into your little grid (my thinking on this is parking under a nice shady tree inhibits the sun) Use Solid Panels on rubber mounts or fixed mounts or are flexible pan...	Gundog	4	1198	08:30 AM Feb 2, 2015 by 03_Troopy
	Van plumbing... ( 1 2 ) (Preview) More stuff I don't know or as yet understand. We have the two inlets to the two tanks, we have an air vent for each tank to allow the air to escape as the water fills the tank. We have a direct connection for mains water without using the 12 volt pump. This seems to be an automatic system that seems to know when...	aussie_paul	34	8200	08:24 PM Feb 1, 2015 by aussie_paul
	Gas Heating (Preview) I am thinking of gas heating for my vanWho has one installed?I am looking for brands and costs pleaseDid anyone install it themselves except gas connection?Allan	Allany	7	777	06:08 PM Feb 1, 2015 by mr glassies
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