Techies' Corner

iana · iana

I am considering getting a Fifth wheeler made for us, and have been putting thought to the additions that can/should be installed. One of those accessories is the fixed digital TV aerial. Your van is parked in the site and there are hills and trees, do you get reception, or does it cut out all the time? Sh...

kiwijims · kiwijims

"HELP" G'day all, my old 89 Patrol has suddenly decided it can do 190kph sitting stationary in the driveway, "Yep" the flaming speedo has gone "Kaput" I have been told that it is a common problem with the Patrols, but no one seems to be able to say what to look for, or...

TAJ · TAJ

information please on settings on van battery charger pulse model OC SW121160 either 2/8/16 amps 3 settings calcium / sealed wet / gel / 3 settings battery is a LION 120 AH wet filled with acid thanks RAY

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...

Marken · Marken

Hi All Some time ago I was learning all about caravans and 12 volt systems and came across an article by Colyn Rivers. In the article he showed a calculation wheel which demonstrated what you need to multiply by what to get amps, ohms or anything else connected with power calcs. Does anyone know where I c...

Cruising Cruze · Cruising Cruze

I'm looking to get a alarm for my ute canopy does any of you has an idea for what to get Thanks John

legendgj · legendgj

Is it necessary to grease your tow ball.

DeBe · DeBe

Cutting open the compressor to find out why it failed.

Cowboy7307 · Cowboy7307

we are looking at getting Uhf for the car ,do i buy a hand set, or a complete built in one , it will only be used every now and then while we are travelling. if i was to buy just a couple of hand sets what size or power would be ok I have never used any thing like this before, thanks

goldcoaster · goldcoaster

I have 3 x 120ah Batteries probably 12 - 18 mths old , how do I test them too make sure they are all working evenly and that 1 isn't labouring. Just recently purchased this Motorhome and it has the Drifter Pro Battery monitor showing me the status of the Batteries. Does this system read all 3 Batteries or on...

gailhayd · gailhayd

Looking at having Ace Auto Electrics from Cranbourne instal an additional solar panel and 12v points for our van - has anyone had any experience with this Company?

wasn_me · wasn_me

I want to change to a 12 volt fridge. i'm looking at the 65 litre waeco or the 80 litre engel. They're the smallest with enclosed freezer. They would both work with my solar, battery set up. From comments on forums they both seem to have their own problems. The waeco lets the freezer temperature rise in co...

frangipani · frangipani

Thw window above the sink is letting rain in, question, do I have to remove the existing seal around the window, or can I put the Sica Flex straight over it? Now be kind, this is the first time doing this, -Fran

gollymolly · gollymolly

I drive Rod mad as this is my favourite site. I am always going come and have a look at this or that.As a female I have enjoyed the tech questions,answers. Although I dont post anything I love to read the comments.

goldcoaster · goldcoaster

I've tried searching past posts but can't find , how do you determine the size of a regulator needed . I have 400w of solar through a 30a reg , I want to add another 100w panel , will the 30a reg handle the extra 100w. I have 3 x 120a/h batteries. Thanks

frangipani · frangipani

Realised that rain water is coming thru the gap that has tht white paper looking filter that goes into the rangehood, had a look, its that big white cap on the roof. Question. Can I seal around that cap or should I buy a new one? Any hints would be appreciated- Fran -- Edited by frangipani on Sunday 11th of J...

revemike · revemike

Hi, me again.... I have another question (surprise, surprise) Can the HR WDH drop shank be used in the revers position? By that I mean can it point up and not down? I need to get my ball in a higher position than it is when the shank is inserted in the drop down position.

wanderer51957 · wanderer51957

Hello all, here is my question. I have a Toyota Coaster setup. It is running 24v system as normal and I am running 12v for accessory, since it is hard to find 24v accessories, so for my secondary batteries system is 2 x 120ah batteries together. Now I would like to keep an eye on the voltage on them so I want t...

DUSTYRHODES · DUSTYRHODES

Hi all, I've never been a fan of heavy duty suspension, unless it's in use all the time, IE, carrying a heavy load that it was designed for. We've been camping and loading the the Duel cab up with stuff since we bought it in 09 with no problems at all. The suspension would drop an inch or two then stay there an...

walwal · walwal

anyone having trouble with coromal hot water system three elements replaced in under 2 years wal

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	Digital TV, your experiences please. (Preview) I am considering getting a Fifth wheeler made for us, and have been putting thought to the additions that can/should be installed. One of those accessories is the fixed digital TV aerial. Your van is parked in the site and there are hills and trees, do you get reception, or does it cut out all the time? Sh...	iana	9	1594	07:31 PM Jan 20, 2015 by Totalrv
	NISSAN PATROL SPEEDO TROUBLES (Preview) "HELP" G'day all, my old 89 Patrol has suddenly decided it can do 190kph sitting stationary in the driveway, "Yep" the flaming speedo has gone "Kaput" I have been told that it is a common problem with the Patrols, but no one seems to be able to say what to look for, or...	kiwijims	21	5325	10:18 PM Jan 19, 2015 by hako
	settings on battery charger (Preview) information please on settings on van battery charger pulse model OC SW121160 either 2/8/16 amps 3 settings calcium / sealed wet / gel / 3 settings battery is a LION 120 AH wet filled with acid thanks RAY	TAJ	2	1009	12:55 PM Jan 19, 2015 by TAJ
	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	4298	05:25 PM Jan 18, 2015 by The Phantom
	Electrical calculation wheel (Colyn Rivers) (Preview) Hi All Some time ago I was learning all about caravans and 12 volt systems and came across an article by Colyn Rivers. In the article he showed a calculation wheel which demonstrated what you need to multiply by what to get amps, ohms or anything else connected with power calcs. Does anyone know where I c...	Marken	3	1275	04:45 PM Jan 18, 2015 by Cruising Cruze
	alarm for canopy (Preview) I'm looking to get a alarm for my ute canopy does any of you has an idea for what to get Thanks John	Cruising Cruze	10	2442	06:17 PM Jan 17, 2015 by mr glassies
	Tow ball ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Is it necessary to grease your tow ball.	legendgj	38	5131	11:47 AM Jan 17, 2015 by The Doo crew
	ENGEL MRFT-5400-G4 comp failure (Preview) Cutting open the compressor to find out why it failed.	DeBe	8	2758	06:07 PM Jan 15, 2015 by DeBe
	UHF radio For car (Preview) we are looking at getting Uhf for the car ,do i buy a hand set, or a complete built in one , it will only be used every now and then while we are travelling. if i was to buy just a couple of hand sets what size or power would be ok I have never used any thing like this before, thanks	Cowboy7307	10	1227	01:27 PM Jan 15, 2015 by msg
	Testing House Batteries (Preview) I have 3 x 120ah Batteries probably 12 - 18 mths old , how do I test them too make sure they are all working evenly and that 1 isn't labouring. Just recently purchased this Motorhome and it has the Drifter Pro Battery monitor showing me the status of the Batteries. Does this system read all 3 Batteries or on...	goldcoaster	8	1469	09:06 AM Jan 14, 2015 by Gus1949
	Solar Panel & 12v Points Installation (Preview) Looking at having Ace Auto Electrics from Cranbourne instal an additional solar panel and 12v points for our van - has anyone had any experience with this Company?	gailhayd	2	742	05:42 PM Jan 13, 2015 by george57
	Upright 12 volt fridge (Preview) I want to change to a 12 volt fridge. i'm looking at the 65 litre waeco or the 80 litre engel. They're the smallest with enclosed freezer. They would both work with my solar, battery set up. From comments on forums they both seem to have their own problems. The waeco lets the freezer temperature rise in co...	wasn_me	5	2432	03:53 PM Jan 13, 2015 by wasn_me
	Leaking Window Seal (Preview) Thw window above the sink is letting rain in, question, do I have to remove the existing seal around the window, or can I put the Sica Flex straight over it? Now be kind, this is the first time doing this, -Fran	frangipani	11	1333	08:13 PM Jan 12, 2015 by frangipani
	I love this site (Preview) I drive Rod mad as this is my favourite site. I am always going come and have a look at this or that.As a female I have enjoyed the tech questions,answers. Although I dont post anything I love to read the comments.	gollymolly	8	1608	07:43 PM Jan 12, 2015 by Blues Man
	Solar regulator (Preview) I've tried searching past posts but can't find , how do you determine the size of a regulator needed . I have 400w of solar through a 30a reg , I want to add another 100w panel , will the 30a reg handle the extra 100w. I have 3 x 120a/h batteries. Thanks	goldcoaster	23	2802	06:20 PM Jan 12, 2015 by Peter_n_Margaret
	water coming from rangehood cap (Preview) Realised that rain water is coming thru the gap that has tht white paper looking filter that goes into the rangehood, had a look, its that big white cap on the roof. Question. Can I seal around that cap or should I buy a new one? Any hints would be appreciated- Fran -- Edited by frangipani on Sunday 11th of J...	frangipani	4	896	10:53 PM Jan 11, 2015 by frangipani
	Drop Shank - question (Preview) Hi, me again.... I have another question (surprise, surprise) Can the HR WDH drop shank be used in the revers position? By that I mean can it point up and not down? I need to get my ball in a higher position than it is when the shank is inserted in the drop down position.	revemike	24	2458	10:07 PM Jan 11, 2015 by revemike
	Voltage Gauges (Preview) Hello all, here is my question. I have a Toyota Coaster setup. It is running 24v system as normal and I am running 12v for accessory, since it is hard to find 24v accessories, so for my secondary batteries system is 2 x 120ah batteries together. Now I would like to keep an eye on the voltage on them so I want t...	wanderer51957	24	1865	04:33 PM Jan 11, 2015 by wanderer51957
	Leaf springs and Air bag suspension. (Preview) Hi all, I've never been a fan of heavy duty suspension, unless it's in use all the time, IE, carrying a heavy load that it was designed for. We've been camping and loading the the Duel cab up with stuff since we bought it in 09 with no problems at all. The suspension would drop an inch or two then stay there an...	DUSTYRHODES	22	11836	11:03 AM Jan 11, 2015 by mr glassies
	truma hot water system (Preview) anyone having trouble with coromal hot water system three elements replaced in under 2 years wal	walwal	10	7068	09:09 AM Jan 11, 2015 by DMBM
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