Techies' Corner

ALLISON · ALLISON

I have a 2010 Nissan Pathfinder and would like to fit a Hayman towbar and weight distribution bars, i tow a Windsor Genesis two axle caravan tow ball weight approx 220kg and would appreciate any feedback thanks Jim

didi · didi

Hi Guys. I dont know if you can see it in this photo but I have some sort of attachment on top of my Sprinter (leftover from ambulance days). Thing is it will probably cost a lot to have it removed (bolted on, sealed where bolted and maybe fixed to a plate under roof too) It is only slim but takes up about 10cm o...

meetoo · meetoo

I bought a portapotti today. It was on sale at BCF and they also threw in the bag for free. Now they gave me the spiel that I had to buy the "special" toilet paper that dissolves quick so it doesn't clog up the output drain pipe? $9.00 for 4 rolls they wanted. Is that a lot of fooey. about dissolvi...

hako · hako

Anyone wanting one of the above can get them this weekend at SuperCheap for $24.76. They chop the supply when battery gets down to 11.6Vdc. Will handle up to 5 amps which is 60 watts so most portable fridges will be under that. Never seen them this cheap[ before. The description on the webpage is incor...

oldtrack123 · oldtrack123

http://mines.industry.qld.gov.au/safety-and-health/gas-appliance-flues-rv-with-annex.htm

deverall11 · deverall11

We have two 'garden variety' Camec four season hatch. The problem is that the operating knobs, after locking, come loose usually when driving or in high winds when stopped. Just loose enough so that water or dust could come in whilst driving. We have addressed this with our dealer and has kindly repla...

Shadow · Shadow

Hi Forum, I am thinking of getting a Gentrax inverter generator for my Van has anyone had any experience with these are they good or rubbish. I know the saying you get what you pay for but Honda etc are so expensive. Your comments are most welcome Regards Shadow

Phil C · Phil C

Here are the reasons as some of you know I suffer a rather nasty mental disorder, today I have let someone get under my skin again. to my friends I wish you all the best and safe travels, now if I can find the delete account button that will be next take care -- Edited by Webmaster on Tuesday 16th of December 2...

Gus1949 · Gus1949

Thanks to those who have provided advice on connecting a portable solar panel to my van. Next issue to deal with is the amount of battery capacity needed as we have a Wacoe RPD215 compressor fridge and we intend to free camp wherever possible, but not for weeks at a time, maybe four or five days maximum....

Jay-Jay · Jay-Jay

Hi new folk to this forum, If any new person is reluctant to post a question for any reason - please check out the archives. There are stacks and stacks of good info there. Probably cover just about anything you would need to know about caravanning and camping. And I ask that no-one bother to add to th...

feet01 · feet01

Hi We just bought a new 200 series cruiser, our second one, we want to fit a roofrack. we have decided on a fullsize aluminium. The question is : do we fit it close to the roof, or have it up on longer feet? we're thinking ease of cleaning the roof. What are some of your thoughts please. Cheers, Hans and Judy

Trevor law · Trevor law

I have a few question to ask I am thinking of installing a dc-dc charger as near as possible to my 2 x 120ah calcium house batteries .because when we travelling I don't get a full charge I also thinking of putting 450 watt solar on the roof iknow when we travel the solar will charge the battery's .at the mo...

frangipani · frangipani

Does anyone have one of these, I understand there in Australia now, only 220v, would like some feed back. Also can it be attached to the existing Solar panels, or does one have to buy the portable ones?

Papou · Papou

Is there a legal size for these stickers to back of Caravan and either side of van okay to be placed ??..

didi · didi

Hi guys I have decided on a portable solar system as opposed to a rooftop one, as I need to park in shade where I can, and hope to be in one spot for a week at a time (free camping). I have a small Camec bar fridge, LED lighting, and need to use my laptop daily for couple of hours and recharge my phone. I also have a...

aussietraveller · aussietraveller

My 2005 Jayco Heritage fibreglass van has lost the clear coat on one side wall but the other three walls are ok, has anyone experienced this and what can be done to fix it I await the wisdom of our members as I am sure you will know how to fix this problem.

wasn_me · wasn_me

I have downsized to a 1999 poptop, which I intend to travel in next year. I am assuming the attached photo is of circuit breakers only, as there is no test switch. If this is so can a earth leakage protection device be fitted to the existing set up. Would a van of this vintage have dual pole switching on the...

robo24 · robo24

We have a standard winegard antenna and invariably have poor reception.Am considering the update winegard to attach to current fixings or maybe a dome type 360 degree roof antenna.OR do we go satellite.Would appreciate any input.

Gus1949 · Gus1949

I have two 100Ahr batteries in the van and a 120W solar panel on the roof feeding through a 30A regulator. The van has a Setec ST35-11 power supply unit. I what to be able to connect my 120W portable solar panel with regulator to the van batteries. Can this be done by simply connecting the panel directl...

Shadow · Shadow

Hi Forum, I would welcome comments on the following. I visited my local Camec store yesterday to enquire abot froll out awnings. It was suggested to me that the Carefree brand was the best for my Pop Top application but as i only have 5cm from the top of the door frame to the top of the Van (excluding the pop...

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	Nissan Pathfinder tow bar (Preview) I have a 2010 Nissan Pathfinder and would like to fit a Hayman towbar and weight distribution bars, i tow a Windsor Genesis two axle caravan tow ball weight approx 220kg and would appreciate any feedback thanks Jim	ALLISON	2	978	07:40 AM Dec 20, 2014 by Bello
	IS IT WORTH IT TO REMOVE JUST FOR 20W MORE SOLAR? (Preview) Hi Guys. I dont know if you can see it in this photo but I have some sort of attachment on top of my Sprinter (leftover from ambulance days). Thing is it will probably cost a lot to have it removed (bolted on, sealed where bolted and maybe fixed to a plate under roof too) It is only slim but takes up about 10cm o...	didi	23	1373	08:43 PM Dec 18, 2014 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Dunnie paper (Preview) I bought a portapotti today. It was on sale at BCF and they also threw in the bag for free. Now they gave me the spiel that I had to buy the "special" toilet paper that dissolves quick so it doesn't clog up the output drain pipe? $9.00 for 4 rolls they wanted. Is that a lot of fooey. about dissolvi...	meetoo	11	1491	04:01 PM Dec 18, 2014 by clarence
	Waeco Low Voltage Cutoff device. (Preview) Anyone wanting one of the above can get them this weekend at SuperCheap for $24.76. They chop the supply when battery gets down to 11.6Vdc. Will handle up to 5 amps which is 60 watts so most portable fridges will be under that. Never seen them this cheap[ before. The description on the webpage is incor...	hako	10	5100	02:05 PM Dec 18, 2014 by oldtrack123
	Annexe&gas flues the latest regs in breif (Preview) http://mines.industry.qld.gov.au/safety-and-health/gas-appliance-flues-rv-with-annex.htm	oldtrack123	2	927	11:32 AM Dec 18, 2014 by billeeeeeee
	Locking latches on four season hatch (Preview) We have two 'garden variety' Camec four season hatch. The problem is that the operating knobs, after locking, come loose usually when driving or in high winds when stopped. Just loose enough so that water or dust could come in whilst driving. We have addressed this with our dealer and has kindly repla...	deverall11	5	982	04:36 PM Dec 17, 2014 by deverall11
	Gentrax inverter generators ( 1 2 ) (closed) (Preview) Hi Forum, I am thinking of getting a Gentrax inverter generator for my Van has anyone had any experience with these are they good or rubbish. I know the saying you get what you pay for but Honda etc are so expensive. Your comments are most welcome Regards Shadow	Shadow	41	15864	06:37 PM Dec 16, 2014 by Webmaster
	I'm leaving this forum today (closed) (Preview) Here are the reasons as some of you know I suffer a rather nasty mental disorder, today I have let someone get under my skin again. to my friends I wish you all the best and safe travels, now if I can find the delete account button that will be next take care -- Edited by Webmaster on Tuesday 16th of December 2...	Phil C	3	1451	06:09 PM Dec 16, 2014 by Webmaster
	Average power consumption (Preview) Thanks to those who have provided advice on connecting a portable solar panel to my van. Next issue to deal with is the amount of battery capacity needed as we have a Wacoe RPD215 compressor fridge and we intend to free camp wherever possible, but not for weeks at a time, maybe four or five days maximum....	Gus1949	9	1370	04:02 PM Dec 16, 2014 by oldtrack123
	Archives (Preview) Hi new folk to this forum, If any new person is reluctant to post a question for any reason - please check out the archives. There are stacks and stacks of good info there. Probably cover just about anything you would need to know about caravanning and camping. And I ask that no-one bother to add to th...	Jay-Jay	8	764	03:01 PM Dec 16, 2014 by 03_Troopy
	Roofrack for 200 cruiser (Preview) Hi We just bought a new 200 series cruiser, our second one, we want to fit a roofrack. we have decided on a fullsize aluminium. The question is : do we fit it close to the roof, or have it up on longer feet? we're thinking ease of cleaning the roof. What are some of your thoughts please. Cheers, Hans and Judy	feet01	5	640	01:10 PM Dec 16, 2014 by 03_Troopy
	Solar panels (Preview) I have a few question to ask I am thinking of installing a dc-dc charger as near as possible to my 2 x 120ah calcium house batteries .because when we travelling I don't get a full charge I also thinking of putting 450 watt solar on the roof iknow when we travel the solar will charge the battery's .at the mo...	Trevor law	3	972	12:18 PM Dec 16, 2014 by Trevor law
	Yeti solar generators? (Preview) Does anyone have one of these, I understand there in Australia now, only 220v, would like some feed back. Also can it be attached to the existing Solar panels, or does one have to buy the portable ones?	frangipani	1	540	12:34 PM Dec 15, 2014 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Do Not Overtake Turning Vehicle Stickers (Preview) Is there a legal size for these stickers to back of Caravan and either side of van okay to be placed ??..	Papou	23	2228	08:21 AM Dec 14, 2014 by Bill B
	DO I HAVE ENOUGH PORTABLE SOLAR? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi guys I have decided on a portable solar system as opposed to a rooftop one, as I need to park in shade where I can, and hope to be in one spot for a week at a time (free camping). I have a small Camec bar fridge, LED lighting, and need to use my laptop daily for couple of hours and recharge my phone. I also have a...	didi	35	1888	09:27 AM Dec 13, 2014 by didi
	Clear coat on Jayco van (Preview) My 2005 Jayco Heritage fibreglass van has lost the clear coat on one side wall but the other three walls are ok, has anyone experienced this and what can be done to fix it I await the wisdom of our members as I am sure you will know how to fix this problem.	aussietraveller	7	1126	12:02 AM Dec 12, 2014 by aussietraveller
	240volt PROTECTION (Preview) I have downsized to a 1999 poptop, which I intend to travel in next year. I am assuming the attached photo is of circuit breakers only, as there is no test switch. If this is so can a earth leakage protection device be fitted to the existing set up. Would a van of this vintage have dual pole switching on the...	wasn_me	6	898	09:15 PM Dec 11, 2014 by Phil C
	tv reception (Preview) We have a standard winegard antenna and invariably have poor reception.Am considering the update winegard to attach to current fixings or maybe a dome type 360 degree roof antenna.OR do we go satellite.Would appreciate any input.	robo24	11	1341	03:33 PM Dec 11, 2014 by aussie_paul
	Connecting a portable solar panel (Preview) I have two 100Ahr batteries in the van and a 120W solar panel on the roof feeding through a 30A regulator. The van has a Setec ST35-11 power supply unit. I what to be able to connect my 120W portable solar panel with regulator to the van batteries. Can this be done by simply connecting the panel directl...	Gus1949	7	1493	10:50 PM Dec 10, 2014 by Sharke
	Roll out awning for Pop Top ! (Preview) Hi Forum, I would welcome comments on the following. I visited my local Camec store yesterday to enquire abot froll out awnings. It was suggested to me that the Carefree brand was the best for my Pop Top application but as i only have 5cm from the top of the door frame to the top of the Van (excluding the pop...	Shadow	4	1354	10:33 PM Dec 10, 2014 by jon641
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