Techies' Corner

Bravehearts · Bravehearts

Is there a full of thumb recommendation as to how often they should be serviced. We have a tandem axle van with roller rocker suspension. The van is almost two years old, however we were parked for twelve months at bone location. We moved the van approx every three months to avoid tyre flat spots. In tota...

Phil C · Phil C

What a trooper is our Bob, sent me 4 heavy duty cables for free. Thanks so much mate, one day I will buy you a beer. There are some REALLY nice people on this rock, Bob is one of them. Safe travels

Gerty Dancer · Gerty Dancer

Our Waeco 2-way fridge keeps our food/drink cold very nicely, but has a problem. Whenever the motor and fan goes through its regular cycle it seems to have a problem with switching off, and starts up again for 30 seconds up to a minute, several times before stopping properly. Has anybody else had this...

Papou · Papou

Any recomendations where to best fit this brake controler in the 200 series ?.

Pondy · Pondy

Thinking of buying 120W portable solar panels. The only items we use in the Caravan running off the battery are. Radio, lights, pump and charge our phones at present We have 125amp hr gel battery with a new big ctek charger. Just starting to do a bit more free camping. Have a 2kva Honda generator as...

woolman · woolman

I have a problem having the Winnebago Explorer limited edition plaque replaced after it was lost by the repairer. I was wondering if some can send me a photo of the plaque so that I can get another made. Insurance will pay if I can get a replica made. Winnebago have no information about the plaque. This a...

Sheba · Sheba

Found a Keyboard today, that I couldn't resist. [Op-shop of course.] It is only twelve and three quarter inches wide. The numbers don't work though. Letters are larger than normal. Can any-one tell me why some of the letters would have numbers on the front of the keys ? Cheers, Sheba.

PurgaEd · PurgaEd

Hi all I've read some older posts (in Nomad Forums) regarding generators and the consensus seems to favour the Honda. I've always been a bit of an overkill kind of bloke and based on an old electrical usage formula of "three times the power rating of the item" I feel the 2.0kw unit that a lot o...

johnq · johnq

Is there anything better than white spirits? There is a hardware shop product called, "Mötsenböcker's Lift Off® Silicone and Acrylic Caulk and Foam Sealant Remover". No idea what is in that one. Not using it on aluminium, just masonry to floor tile.

chaslib · chaslib

Can someone please advise on level of power required to run an aircon system in a motor home and need to know level of power required to run them in summer and winter - are they designed to operate on the gennie or the battery and top up during the day with the gennie/solar or what - may sound a bit basic, but...

MaryJane · MaryJane

I'm looking to buy a 140w folding panel. They're really exe in local camping shops and I wonder if anyone can recommend a good supplier on the internet? Mytopia store on eBay have a good deal going, but I can't find any reviews. Thanks, MJ

jetj · jetj

Do I need to have roof racks to attach a bag awning to my Hiace? The awning is from Aldi. Advice appreciated.

elliemike · elliemike

Just on our way from Perth to The Flinders Rages. At Eucla at the moment. I have a problem with our 3 way fridge running on gas and 12v nothing is cooling down. On 240v is OK. Any recomended service people in Ceduna for caravan fridges Regards Mike

Collo · Collo

We have a 2006 Jayco. Have replaced the antenna with a Wineguard Freevision HV antenna and new Sphere 22.5" tv. Worked perfect at Halls Gap and Ballarat(home base) but last week at Echuca/Moama, we could't get ABC or SBS.(which we mostly watch). Booster was on, re tuned and tried antenna in va...

Ascot · Ascot

Has anyone had any experience with this coupling [3.5t Automatic McHitch Coupling ].We are considering converting from ball coupling.Would therefore be very appreciative of any comments fellow forum members might have.Our van has a ball weight of approximately 320kg. Gross being 3250kg.Shou...

Bruce and Bev · Bruce and Bev

Ive got a new TEAC 24" tv mounted on to a factory fitted swivel arm. The dealer rep at hand-over said to take the TV off when travelling in case the arm broke or the TV dropped off. The TV cant drop off due to the "V" mounting of it on to the bracket, but wonder if the arm could break Sorry - d...

in transit · in transit

Our gas cooktop has 1 large burner and 2 smaller ones. The larger one frequently burns with a yellow oxidising flame. This annoys the chief cook as soot accumulates on the bottom of the utensil being used. Either I didn't take enough notice in science class or I am too old to remember (probably both), bu...

jbrinks · jbrinks

Still looking at new vans and we have come across one in Melbourne we like but they make the chassis themselves. Any thoughts if this is good as most van builders seem to use G & S and a few other specialised chassis builders rather than making it themselves . I presume they have to build to engineere...

gitsho · gitsho

Just wondering if anybody has replaced (vinyl part only) awning and where can you buy vinyl awning part only. Everywhere I look it appears you have to buy the whole thing. Any ideas greatly appreciated. Rgds

didi · didi

Hi Guys. Well I got my ex ambo sprinter a month ago, and had the shelves taken off. But the wires were left hanging down in drapes!!! Ive got a great guy whos going to convert the van for me beginning of december (Sigh why does EVERYTHING take so long?)- Craig at Aurora Conversions in Hallam, But the wiring...

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	Wheel Bearing Servicing (Preview) Is there a full of thumb recommendation as to how often they should be serviced. We have a tandem axle van with roller rocker suspension. The van is almost two years old, however we were parked for twelve months at bone location. We moved the van approx every three months to avoid tyre flat spots. In tota...	Bravehearts	12	1157	06:21 PM Sep 27, 2014 by aussietraveller
	Thanks oldbobsbus (Preview) What a trooper is our Bob, sent me 4 heavy duty cables for free. Thanks so much mate, one day I will buy you a beer. There are some REALLY nice people on this rock, Bob is one of them. Safe travels	Phil C	3	630	01:16 PM Sep 19, 2014 by Phil C
	Waeco fridge (Preview) Our Waeco 2-way fridge keeps our food/drink cold very nicely, but has a problem. Whenever the motor and fan goes through its regular cycle it seems to have a problem with switching off, and starts up again for 30 seconds up to a minute, several times before stopping properly. Has anybody else had this...	Gerty Dancer	15	2377	11:02 AM Sep 23, 2014 by Gerty Dancer
	Tekonsha P3 &LC 200 Series (Preview) Any recomendations where to best fit this brake controler in the 200 series ?.	Papou	1	602	09:51 PM Sep 17, 2014 by Legendts
	Newbie with Solar panels (Preview) Thinking of buying 120W portable solar panels. The only items we use in the Caravan running off the battery are. Radio, lights, pump and charge our phones at present We have 125amp hr gel battery with a new big ctek charger. Just starting to do a bit more free camping. Have a 2kva Honda generator as...	Pondy	4	923	12:25 PM Sep 18, 2014 by Pondy
	Winnebago Explorer limited edition plaque (Preview) I have a problem having the Winnebago Explorer limited edition plaque replaced after it was lost by the repairer. I was wondering if some can send me a photo of the plaque so that I can get another made. Insurance will pay if I can get a replica made. Winnebago have no information about the plaque. This a...	woolman	9	1102	10:52 AM Sep 23, 2015 by Feetzup
	Small Keyboard. (Preview) Found a Keyboard today, that I couldn't resist. [Op-shop of course.] It is only twelve and three quarter inches wide. The numbers don't work though. Letters are larger than normal. Can any-one tell me why some of the letters would have numbers on the front of the keys ? Cheers, Sheba.	Sheba	11	759	11:56 PM Sep 16, 2014 by PeterD
	Generator - the search continues! (Preview) Hi all I've read some older posts (in Nomad Forums) regarding generators and the consensus seems to favour the Honda. I've always been a bit of an overkill kind of bloke and based on an old electrical usage formula of "three times the power rating of the item" I feel the 2.0kw unit that a lot o...	PurgaEd	15	2065	05:53 PM Apr 26, 2015 by 03_Troopy
	Silicone calking removal (Preview) Is there anything better than white spirits? There is a hardware shop product called, "Mötsenböcker's Lift Off® Silicone and Acrylic Caulk and Foam Sealant Remover". No idea what is in that one. Not using it on aluminium, just masonry to floor tile.	johnq	11	1632	10:31 PM Sep 18, 2014 by Legendts
	Power requirements to run air con in motorhome (Preview) Can someone please advise on level of power required to run an aircon system in a motor home and need to know level of power required to run them in summer and winter - are they designed to operate on the gennie or the battery and top up during the day with the gennie/solar or what - may sound a bit basic, but...	chaslib	4	711	10:29 AM Sep 15, 2014 by dragonfly1
	Solar panel recommendation (Preview) I'm looking to buy a 140w folding panel. They're really exe in local camping shops and I wonder if anyone can recommend a good supplier on the internet? Mytopia store on eBay have a good deal going, but I can't find any reviews. Thanks, MJ	MaryJane	9	2269	08:24 PM Sep 18, 2014 by BasilBruhaha
	How do you attach a bag awning to a Hiace? (Preview) Do I need to have roof racks to attach a bag awning to my Hiace? The awning is from Aldi. Advice appreciated.	jetj	8	3515	09:28 AM Sep 16, 2014 by jetj
	3 Way Refrigerator Serviceing Ceduna (Preview) Just on our way from Perth to The Flinders Rages. At Eucla at the moment. I have a problem with our 3 way fridge running on gas and 12v nothing is cooling down. On 240v is OK. Any recomended service people in Ceduna for caravan fridges Regards Mike	elliemike	9	957	10:28 PM Sep 16, 2014 by Lozza1956
	tv reception drop out (Preview) We have a 2006 Jayco. Have replaced the antenna with a Wineguard Freevision HV antenna and new Sphere 22.5" tv. Worked perfect at Halls Gap and Ballarat(home base) but last week at Echuca/Moama, we could't get ABC or SBS.(which we mostly watch). Booster was on, re tuned and tried antenna in va...	Collo	9	905	10:14 AM Sep 18, 2014 by Delta18
	Mc Hitch Automatic Coupling 3.5t. (Preview) Has anyone had any experience with this coupling [3.5t Automatic McHitch Coupling ].We are considering converting from ball coupling.Would therefore be very appreciative of any comments fellow forum members might have.Our van has a ball weight of approximately 320kg. Gross being 3250kg.Shou...	Ascot	23	15986	07:12 PM Nov 18, 2016 by BARME1
	Travelling with TV on swivel arm (Preview) Ive got a new TEAC 24" tv mounted on to a factory fitted swivel arm. The dealer rep at hand-over said to take the TV off when travelling in case the arm broke or the TV dropped off. The TV cant drop off due to the "V" mounting of it on to the bracket, but wonder if the arm could break Sorry - d...	Bruce and Bev	16	1345	11:25 PM Sep 16, 2014 by Dunmowin
	yellow gas flame (Preview) Our gas cooktop has 1 large burner and 2 smaller ones. The larger one frequently burns with a yellow oxidising flame. This annoys the chief cook as soot accumulates on the bottom of the utensil being used. Either I didn't take enough notice in science class or I am too old to remember (probably both), bu...	in transit	12	1450	07:23 PM Sep 19, 2014 by in transit
	Chassis built by caravan builders themselves (Preview) Still looking at new vans and we have come across one in Melbourne we like but they make the chassis themselves. Any thoughts if this is good as most van builders seem to use G & S and a few other specialised chassis builders rather than making it themselves . I presume they have to build to engineere...	jbrinks	3	848	11:16 AM Sep 15, 2014 by Baz421
	Replacing awning (Preview) Just wondering if anybody has replaced (vinyl part only) awning and where can you buy vinyl awning part only. Everywhere I look it appears you have to buy the whole thing. Any ideas greatly appreciated. Rgds	gitsho	8	933	05:12 PM Dec 29, 2014 by Delta18
	Ex Ambulance wiring dilemma (Preview) Hi Guys. Well I got my ex ambo sprinter a month ago, and had the shelves taken off. But the wires were left hanging down in drapes!!! Ive got a great guy whos going to convert the van for me beginning of december (Sigh why does EVERYTHING take so long?)- Craig at Aurora Conversions in Hallam, But the wiring...	didi	10	2061	06:04 PM Sep 15, 2014 by 03_troopy
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