Techies' Corner

MaryJane · MaryJane

I've used it in the caravan, around the toilet/shower combo with great results, thanks to advice on here. But what is best used externally? I'm referring to the silicone (?) around the joins of wheels arches etc to the van wall. its starting to minimise and part company with the fibreglass (red dirt...

Lozza1956 · Lozza1956

http://www.theland.com.au/news/agriculture/general/news/bullbar-tolerances/2712568.aspx

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

Not sure what this does??? Aussie Paul.

Motorhomer13 · Motorhomer13

On the last two times that I have started the system I have experienced a large explosion upon start-up. I must say that I have travelled over some dirt roads and it could have some dust issues.but let me tell you more about the startup process. I click the switch, walk around to the unit, wait for the tic,...

Treecrest14 · Treecrest14

Have a wireless camera on my van with the image being displayed in the rear vision mirror. My issue is that it works well with the car not running, but when connected and travelling the image often is not there or is breaking up with lots of lines thru it. I thought it might have something to do with the L...

Esperian · Esperian

Here is some of my personal experience with batteries: I bought a 100 Amh (Amper-Hours) deep cycle Flooded Acid type battery at the, Supercheap Cars, for 220 AUD, some 3 years ago. It served me working without any serious problem till about May this year, and after even 48 hour time recharge on smalle...

Johnty · Johnty

We currently have a problem with our vinyl floor starting to lift in the caravan. The van is a Nova which is only 7 months old. To date we have spoken to Nova who indicated that this is not a new problem and it appears as if the glue sealing the floor joints is reacting to the vinyl. Has this happened to any...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

Can anyone tell me what the black wire to pin 2 does? Aussie Paul.

trouto · trouto

Can anyone help with. Small problem that I might be having with my gas i had two regulators joined together mounted on the front of the van connecting to the gas bottle one or both failed so I just went to RaysOutdoors to get another one , but this time just came back with one regulator that screws directly...

Terra Domus · Terra Domus

My Dometic fridge, model RM 4211, when running on gas in a breeze, the pilot flame will blow out if the vent is facing into the breeze. I'm not talking about Gale force winds, just any light breeze will shut the flame down. It will then ignite itself until the next puff of wind. Before you all spring to you...

Reed · Reed

Have posted that we have had an excellent experience with LFP battery bank (9+ kW-hour) for 15 months. I have followed most of the fora in the US that are concerned with solar living with RV and home (on and off grid) but I have not found a thread in which folks share hands on experience with such battery b...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/350916834530?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

Gundog · Gundog

Has anyone in encountered adding a generator driver by adding another pulley or a larger fan belt. I have a 1.5kva generator that the motor decided to **** it self the cost to replace the motor is uneconomical, so the little mouse turning the wheel thought is it feasible to mount the generator under the...

Pejay · Pejay

Like a lot of others on the forum, we too are looking at upgrading our vehicle soon. At present we have a 2003 GU Nissan Patrol that has a towing capacity of 3 Ton. Pete would like a vehicle that has 3.5 Ton towing capacity - fair enough, however we are 'confused' (easily done) about the 'pay Load on various...

cruisaderhilton · cruisaderhilton

Of late whenever we put the hot water on of a night to shower we have seen water coming out from under the fridge ,on further investigation it turns out that the water pressure reduction valve seals are on the way out the valve is located under the fridge where the hose from garden tap connects to the van ....

cruisaderhilton · cruisaderhilton

We just bought a new gas oven for our kitchen at home here in sunny north queensland.Whilst at the the gas appliance shop I enquired about gas bottle refills as they do it there $29 for 9kg bottle,And bunnings $22?bottle The difference comes down to the quality of the gas bunnings have what is called AA g...

Bravehearts · Bravehearts

Is anyone using a 12 Volt heater and is it successful. I would appreciate any comments and recommendations on brand and availability.

NoelLee · NoelLee

Has anyone towed a Suzuki Jimni with a Jayco/Fiat Ducato Optimum motorhome ? Rated towing capacity is 1200kg,Suzuki is about1000kg so I guess an A frame would be the way to go.Suzuki dealers in Adelaide have no idea if this is ok but I'm sure I,ve seen them on the road.Would front wheel drive tractio...

Allan Marais · Allan Marais

Hi there to all the travellers Out there. We had the misfortune to have our caravan rear ended in Halls creek. We are returning to the Gold Coast and wish to gave the van repaired. Does anyone have any recommendations for a good repairer on the gold coast. Thanks

Papou · Papou

can someone please point me in the right direction of where to plug in the scangaige 2 to an LC200 series GXL Landcruiser.. Appreciated

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	Sika flex or something? Externally (Preview) I've used it in the caravan, around the toilet/shower combo with great results, thanks to advice on here. But what is best used externally? I'm referring to the silicone (?) around the joins of wheels arches etc to the van wall. its starting to minimise and part company with the fibreglass (red dirt...	MaryJane	17	2183	11:38 PM Feb 27, 2015 by Mark Bolton
	Bullbars. Some are illegal (Preview) http://www.theland.com.au/news/agriculture/general/news/bullbar-tolerances/2712568.aspx	Lozza1956	0	498	09:43 PM Sep 23, 2014 by Lozza1956
	What is this gadget?? (Preview) Not sure what this does??? Aussie Paul.	aussie_paul	12	1429	07:48 PM Sep 24, 2014 by aussie_paul
	Suburban Gas Ho****er problem. (Preview) On the last two times that I have started the system I have experienced a large explosion upon start-up. I must say that I have travelled over some dirt roads and it could have some dust issues.but let me tell you more about the startup process. I click the switch, walk around to the unit, wait for the tic,...	Motorhomer13	7	790	08:18 PM Oct 1, 2014 by oldbobsbus
	Wireless Camera issue (Preview) Have a wireless camera on my van with the image being displayed in the rear vision mirror. My issue is that it works well with the car not running, but when connected and travelling the image often is not there or is breaking up with lots of lines thru it. I thought it might have something to do with the L...	Treecrest14	6	836	02:37 PM Sep 29, 2014 by Aus-Kiwi
	Getting Cheap and Safer Batteries (Preview) Here is some of my personal experience with batteries: I bought a 100 Amh (Amper-Hours) deep cycle Flooded Acid type battery at the, Supercheap Cars, for 220 AUD, some 3 years ago. It served me working without any serious problem till about May this year, and after even 48 hour time recharge on smalle...	Esperian	8	1184	11:21 PM Oct 5, 2014 by Esperian
	Vinyl floor lifting. (Preview) We currently have a problem with our vinyl floor starting to lift in the caravan. The van is a Nova which is only 7 months old. To date we have spoken to Nova who indicated that this is not a new problem and it appears as if the glue sealing the floor joints is reacting to the vinyl. Has this happened to any...	Johnty	3	1575	08:56 PM Sep 22, 2014 by grae and deb
	Jayco 12 pin plug wiring ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Can anyone tell me what the black wire to pin 2 does? Aussie Paul.	aussie_paul	43	18009	03:40 PM Feb 28, 2024 by Possum3
	Gas bottles (Preview) Can anyone help with. Small problem that I might be having with my gas i had two regulators joined together mounted on the front of the van connecting to the gas bottle one or both failed so I just went to RaysOutdoors to get another one , but this time just came back with one regulator that screws directly...	trouto	6	792	08:13 PM Sep 22, 2014 by trouto
	An on going problem with gas fridge (Preview) My Dometic fridge, model RM 4211, when running on gas in a breeze, the pilot flame will blow out if the vent is facing into the breeze. I'm not talking about Gale force winds, just any light breeze will shut the flame down. It will then ignite itself until the next puff of wind. Before you all spring to you...	Terra Domus	8	2391	10:28 PM Sep 23, 2014 by oldtrack123
	Folks with experience with Lithium Iron Batteries in solar/RV'ing/off grid (Preview) Have posted that we have had an excellent experience with LFP battery bank (9+ kW-hour) for 15 months. I have followed most of the fora in the US that are concerned with solar living with RV and home (on and off grid) but I have not found a thread in which folks share hands on experience with such battery b...	Reed	25	1650	12:30 PM Sep 29, 2014 by Simple Life
	VAST tv systems (Preview) http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/350916834530?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649	aussie_paul	24	1284	02:19 PM Sep 28, 2014 by _wombat_
	Generator under the bonnet (Preview) Has anyone in encountered adding a generator driver by adding another pulley or a larger fan belt. I have a 1.5kva generator that the motor decided to **** it self the cost to replace the motor is uneconomical, so the little mouse turning the wheel thought is it feasible to mount the generator under the...	Gundog	16	1332	10:24 AM Sep 25, 2014 by Jaahn
	Pay Loads of Vehicles (Preview) Like a lot of others on the forum, we too are looking at upgrading our vehicle soon. At present we have a 2003 GU Nissan Patrol that has a towing capacity of 3 Ton. Pete would like a vehicle that has 3.5 Ton towing capacity - fair enough, however we are 'confused' (easily done) about the 'pay Load on various...	Pejay	10	1259	07:50 PM Sep 26, 2014 by sheeds
	water leak (Preview) Of late whenever we put the hot water on of a night to shower we have seen water coming out from under the fridge ,on further investigation it turns out that the water pressure reduction valve seals are on the way out the valve is located under the fridge where the hose from garden tap connects to the van ....	cruisaderhilton	1	547	07:17 PM Nov 2, 2014 by kevin m
	gas bottle exchange (Preview) We just bought a new gas oven for our kitchen at home here in sunny north queensland.Whilst at the the gas appliance shop I enquired about gas bottle refills as they do it there $29 for 9kg bottle,And bunnings $22?bottle The difference comes down to the quality of the gas bunnings have what is called AA g...	cruisaderhilton	15	1783	07:26 PM Sep 26, 2014 by Phil C
	12Volt Heaters (Preview) Is anyone using a 12 Volt heater and is it successful. I would appreciate any comments and recommendations on brand and availability.	Bravehearts	11	824	06:59 PM Oct 7, 2014 by Blue
	Towing with Jayco/Fiat Optimum (Preview) Has anyone towed a Suzuki Jimni with a Jayco/Fiat Ducato Optimum motorhome ? Rated towing capacity is 1200kg,Suzuki is about1000kg so I guess an A frame would be the way to go.Suzuki dealers in Adelaide have no idea if this is ok but I'm sure I,ve seen them on the road.Would front wheel drive tractio...	NoelLee	5	715	09:20 PM Dec 29, 2014 by jade46
	Caravan panel repairs (Preview) Hi there to all the travellers Out there. We had the misfortune to have our caravan rear ended in Halls creek. We are returning to the Gold Coast and wish to gave the van repaired. Does anyone have any recommendations for a good repairer on the gold coast. Thanks	Allan Marais	4	835	09:22 AM Sep 20, 2014 by WAssa41
	Scangauge 2 Lc200 (Preview) can someone please point me in the right direction of where to plug in the scangaige 2 to an LC200 series GXL Landcruiser.. Appreciated	Papou	4	1480	06:58 AM Sep 20, 2014 by Trevor law
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