Techies' Corner

Cadpete · Cadpete

As a follow on from my previous trailor plug thread. I have bitten the bullet and got a 12 pin socket and started to change over the car socket to 12 pin. Only problem is the Colorado has 9 wires in the 7 pin plug, with the other two marked as 'Parking Aid Earth' and 'Parking Aid Ground' respectively. I al...

Travelling Wattos · Travelling Wattos

We are in two minds about whether we need a generator for our travels - mainly at free camping sites or places with no power available. We are in Tasmania at present but only here for another month and house sitting for 2 weeks of that time. Then we will be travelling north to NT and then down through WA un...

kirraweebob · kirraweebob

Hi all, I have a 2007 AVan with a large skylight where the flyscreen section has torn. Does anyone know where I can get a replacement or alternatively know how to remove the old broken one and replace. It is not the concertina type mentioned in other posts I found I the techie forum. I have (hopefully) att...

Cadpete · Cadpete

Just noticed that the Colorado has standard 7 pin flat trailer socket but from memory the van has a 12 pin flat plug (7 in one row and 5 in the other) - Silly question but do I need a convertor or will the 7 pin top of the 12 pin fit in the 7 pin socket. Picking up the van towards the end of the month and only just re...

rollingstone · rollingstone

hi all we have just had a quote to install 2 x 150watt panels with a 30amp regulator etc on our bus $1392.00. my question is does this sound reasonable or should we install a kit ourselves. thx debs and graeme

neilnruth · neilnruth

We had to buy a new laptop (well, we thought we had to but maybe not after all!) and of course it came with Windows 8. Oh boy. Why do they make it so different to Windows 7? Has anyone else struggled with it like I am?

Murraman · Murraman

We have an 85 Coaster and the radio is a digital one but crap, We bought a 2nd Coaster for the engine but the one in that is crap also. So what I am looking for is good radio reception, Mp3 playback and input jack. Where do people with Coasters install the speakers. Ours has 2 speakers (In roof lining) one abo...

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...

handycapped · handycapped

We are contemplating getting a set of these for our 25ft Jayco Sterling awning. Half of us is concerned about high winds and the possibility of damage to the van not to mention being blown away if there is a gale. Anybody out here with these fitted? And any advice regarding their reliability?

Dougwe · Dougwe

Howdy all, I have a Prado 4x4 with BFG All Terrain Tyres fitted running with 40psi all round and towing the den, 1000kg with 90kg on the tow ball, the tug fully loaded would probably have around 100kg approx in the back. I run with the 40psi when nothing in or on the back as well. I am aware of the lower pressu...

2foot6 · 2foot6

I'm due to replace the drinking water filter in the motor home at $60 -$80 just for the filter.Just wondering what other Rv'ers are using for filtered drinking water.I have been considering a two stage filter under sink unit for Rvs to replace the single stage unit.So ,what do you use ,are they necessa...

cazbaz · cazbaz

Can anyone offer advice on fitting a bike rack to my van, and if so any recommendations on manufacturer. Thanks

Stl · Stl

Hi just wondering what "you " think is the best buy, highway use only. They are to go onto a 2012 bt 50 dual cab 4x4 used primarily for towing a van.

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

Crockie · Crockie

Welcome to number three in this series. Again If this is NOT appropriate please let me know I dont want to be known as the Sheldon of Grey Nomads. I trust you all had a great xmas and are watching the boxing day test or the yachts.If you need electrical work done on your caravan or RV, get a qualified electri...

grae and deb · grae and deb

hi all our thetford toilet full light dosent work anymore any ideas ho to fix it , checked the fuse its ok , but have been told , not too shake it when we clean it and its empty withnew charge of chem in it thanks grae and deb

Nomad1946 · Nomad1946

[spoiler] Yes, I'm a Dinosaur. What is a "WIFI Dongle"? How do they work? Would they be an advantage for a Grey Nomad on the road wanting to use his/her laptop or iPad??

Philw · Philw

Hi all. Wondering if anyone knows about this. Our Jayco Conquest step has been getting soft. It bends down when stepping onto it. I tightened the nuts to the chassis but it seems that the mechanism is worn. Took it to a repair yard yesterday and they replaced it with a Techna Nuova Mapa model. Apart from t...

MarkandDeb · MarkandDeb

New to all this so apology's if this is a previous subject. Our Statewide van has twin water tanks. The rear one is about 3ft x 3ft by 10 inches. The centre one is a big blow moulded black tank that runs from side to side maybe 5ft long and 12 inches square. The rear one fills easily but the centre one back fire...

Gundog · Gundog

Just curious as to the preferred option to secure your hitch to the tow bar ? How tight a fit is your pin.

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	Colorado Trailer wiring (Preview) As a follow on from my previous trailor plug thread. I have bitten the bullet and got a 12 pin socket and started to change over the car socket to 12 pin. Only problem is the Colorado has 9 wires in the 7 pin plug, with the other two marked as 'Parking Aid Earth' and 'Parking Aid Ground' respectively. I al...	Cadpete	1	2715	02:59 PM Dec 31, 2014 by Cadpete
	To generator or not (Preview) We are in two minds about whether we need a generator for our travels - mainly at free camping sites or places with no power available. We are in Tasmania at present but only here for another month and house sitting for 2 weeks of that time. Then we will be travelling north to NT and then down through WA un...	Travelling Wattos	29	2043	11:28 AM Dec 31, 2014 by KFT
	Dometic Hatch/Skylight - replace rolling flyscreen (Preview) Hi all, I have a 2007 AVan with a large skylight where the flyscreen section has torn. Does anyone know where I can get a replacement or alternatively know how to remove the old broken one and replace. It is not the concertina type mentioned in other posts I found I the techie forum. I have (hopefully) att...	kirraweebob	6	3358	11:13 AM Dec 31, 2014 by kirraweebob
	trailer plugs (Preview) Just noticed that the Colorado has standard 7 pin flat trailer socket but from memory the van has a 12 pin flat plug (7 in one row and 5 in the other) - Silly question but do I need a convertor or will the 7 pin top of the 12 pin fit in the 7 pin socket. Picking up the van towards the end of the month and only just re...	Cadpete	11	2176	10:47 AM Dec 31, 2014 by Cadpete
	solar installation quote (Preview) hi all we have just had a quote to install 2 x 150watt panels with a 30amp regulator etc on our bus $1392.00. my question is does this sound reasonable or should we install a kit ourselves. thx debs and graeme	rollingstone	19	1558	09:47 PM Dec 30, 2014 by Cruising Cruze
	What do people think of Windows 8? (Preview) We had to buy a new laptop (well, we thought we had to but maybe not after all!) and of course it came with Windows 8. Oh boy. Why do they make it so different to Windows 7? Has anyone else struggled with it like I am?	neilnruth	21	1776	08:53 AM Dec 30, 2014 by dING
	Radio in a Coaster Ideas (Preview) We have an 85 Coaster and the radio is a digital one but crap, We bought a 2nd Coaster for the engine but the one in that is crap also. So what I am looking for is good radio reception, Mp3 playback and input jack. Where do people with Coasters install the speakers. Ours has 2 speakers (In roof lining) one abo...	Murraman	12	2186	07:45 AM Dec 30, 2014 by Santa
	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	900	09:20 PM Dec 29, 2014 by jade46
	Curved awning supports (Preview) We are contemplating getting a set of these for our 25ft Jayco Sterling awning. Half of us is concerned about high winds and the possibility of damage to the van not to mention being blown away if there is a gale. Anybody out here with these fitted? And any advice regarding their reliability?	handycapped	11	2760	08:39 PM Dec 29, 2014 by robo24
	4x4 TYRE PRESSURES (Preview) Howdy all, I have a Prado 4x4 with BFG All Terrain Tyres fitted running with 40psi all round and towing the den, 1000kg with 90kg on the tow ball, the tug fully loaded would probably have around 100kg approx in the back. I run with the 40psi when nothing in or on the back as well. I am aware of the lower pressu...	Dougwe	23	14936	06:13 PM Dec 29, 2014 by robo24
	Water Filters (Preview) I'm due to replace the drinking water filter in the motor home at $60 -$80 just for the filter.Just wondering what other Rv'ers are using for filtered drinking water.I have been considering a two stage filter under sink unit for Rvs to replace the single stage unit.So ,what do you use ,are they necessa...	2foot6	5	1379	06:08 PM Dec 29, 2014 by robo24
	Bike Racks (Preview) Can anyone offer advice on fitting a bike rack to my van, and if so any recommendations on manufacturer. Thanks	cazbaz	3	870	05:58 PM Dec 29, 2014 by robo24
	tyres 265/65r17 (Preview) Hi just wondering what "you " think is the best buy, highway use only. They are to go onto a 2012 bt 50 dual cab 4x4 used primarily for towing a van.	Stl	9	1624	05:43 PM Dec 29, 2014 by robo24
	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	1203	05:12 PM Dec 29, 2014 by Delta18
	Electricity 103 for laypeople (Preview) Welcome to number three in this series. Again If this is NOT appropriate please let me know I dont want to be known as the Sheldon of Grey Nomads. I trust you all had a great xmas and are watching the boxing day test or the yachts.If you need electrical work done on your caravan or RV, get a qualified electri...	Crockie	6	1510	05:07 PM Dec 29, 2014 by Gus1949
	thetford toilet light (Preview) hi all our thetford toilet full light dosent work anymore any ideas ho to fix it , checked the fuse its ok , but have been told , not too shake it when we clean it and its empty withnew charge of chem in it thanks grae and deb	grae and deb	12	2605	05:03 PM Dec 29, 2014 by robo24
	Dongles (Preview) [spoiler] Yes, I'm a Dinosaur. What is a "WIFI Dongle"? How do they work? Would they be an advantage for a Grey Nomad on the road wanting to use his/her laptop or iPad??	Nomad1946	23	2389	04:26 PM Dec 29, 2014 by robo24
	Electric motorhome step (Preview) Hi all. Wondering if anyone knows about this. Our Jayco Conquest step has been getting soft. It bends down when stepping onto it. I tightened the nuts to the chassis but it seems that the mechanism is worn. Took it to a repair yard yesterday and they replaced it with a Techna Nuova Mapa model. Apart from t...	Philw	8	1465	03:34 PM Dec 29, 2014 by jules47
	Water tank wonders (Preview) New to all this so apology's if this is a previous subject. Our Statewide van has twin water tanks. The rear one is about 3ft x 3ft by 10 inches. The centre one is a big blow moulded black tank that runs from side to side maybe 5ft long and 12 inches square. The rear one fills easily but the centre one back fire...	MarkandDeb	7	1077	02:36 PM Dec 29, 2014 by robo24
	How do you secure your towing Hitch (Preview) Just curious as to the preferred option to secure your hitch to the tow bar ? How tight a fit is your pin.	Gundog	9	1775	01:00 PM Dec 29, 2014 by robo24
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