Techies' Corner

Brenda and Alan · Brenda and Alan

Have any members been involved in recladding the side of a caravan that can give info on procedure, techniques, pitfalls, etc. Due to enormous cost to have it done commercially ($15,000) I am inclined to have a go at doing it myself. I cant see it is rocket science, but there are probably traps for the...

Hylda&Jon · Hylda&Jon

Brain picking time. I have a heavy king size bed in the caravan that needs to be lifted up to get under without breaking my back physically lifting it. The head of the bed is against the front wall of the van so I have decided to use a couple of gas struts and run them from close to the centre of the bed and attac...

Phil C · Phil C

Now this will have the rats running for the drains I propose that we, (the folks dishing out advice and criticism) put up our qualifications for ALL to see. Me Trained by the PMG (joined Homebush 1966) and RAAF in electrical, industrial electronics, telecommunications and aircraft maintenance. 1...

MaryJane · MaryJane

I recently had a 12v socket external fitted. I'd been noticing that it "hummed" when I used it to charge phone etc. It took a few days and I realised that the external light would come on whenever I had something plugged into said socket. my question is why? I've contacted the company that did...

Gundog · Gundog

Anyone using one of the ScanGauge products. Worthwhile or a waste of time

beehive · beehive

Hi to everyone, I have just joined the Grey nomads forum so a newby at this.I am looking to buy a used2006 model Swift caravan.My intention is to hit the road and spend the next five years going as far around aussi as I can.I have bought a nissan navara 4x4 diesal turbo and can tow the 19 ft v...

KFT · KFT

Gizmag story Quote from the Article "A new power inverter developed at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) marries advances in 3D printing and wide-band semiconductor technology to deliver significantly improved performance in a smaller, lighter package. With further development...

Turners · Turners

Hi Im looking for information in regards to installing a deep cycle battery into the front of our van and charging it from the car as we travel. also from the installed battery hooking up the van fridge and lights to the battery for use when we park up. Has anyone got some information and wiring instructi...

sarg · sarg

Just a question on what size battery I should use .... I have a 70 ltr 12 volt Eva Kool fridge / freezer drawing 2.7 to 5.4 amps of power. I have a 200w solar panel fitted to the roof of the tug to keep battery charged. I was thinking of 130 ah (deep cycle AGM ) battery. would the be enough? As long as the...

jbrinks · jbrinks

can anybody tell me if a washing machine ( top loader) will work off a 600watt inverter. We are looking at having a washing machine but don't really want a generator . Will this work

SnowT · SnowT

We seem to get a Few subject's that sort of keep popping up.. Do we need a Few Articles Written by the Technical inclined [And vetted by All] as a basis of an information Guide of what is required for thing's Like.. - Inverter's - Solar Panels -> Solar regulator, Solar Panel Types, Fixing of solar Pan...

GaryKelly · GaryKelly

G'day boils and goils. Here we have a window. Not just any window but PJ's window, and a window that won't wind out. The first pic is to show you the style of window from the outside... And here's what it looks like on the inside... And now for the naughty bit that's buggered... Is anyone one out there fami...

pawsoz · pawsoz

Hi Anyone here have ideas comments on air bag suspension? I have an older Sunliner Mirage cab over and get a fair amount of rock and roll and was wondering if it would be worth while on an older vehicle (that due to poverty will have to do me for a fair while yet! ) It does have beefed up shockers on the back alr...

frangipani · frangipani

Ok, i'm not to good with the proper names, but is it possible to have another cigarette lighter attachment put into the MH, like the one that the TV is plugged into, just tried to put my inverter plug into it it didn't fit? Hope you understand the way I talk - Fran

goldcoaster · goldcoaster

Recommendations for a 80 channel uhf radio with either bull bar or side mirror mounting aerial for Motorhome. Should I choose 6db thin whip or large fibreglass aerial for bull bar or smaller aerial mounted on side mirror brackets. Does the height of the motorhome roof block the signal when the ...

Old Crofter · Old Crofter

Removed as not displaying as presented. -- Edited by Old Crofter on Saturday 25th of October 2014 08:17:30 AM -- Edited by Old Crofter on Saturday 25th of October 2014 08:19:25 AM

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

How does everyone record the kms your van travels? Aussie Paul. With a less sore shoulder than a week ago!!!!

oldtrack123 · oldtrack123

Woolworths Limited ?Woolworths Essentials Double Adaptor and Chevron Double Adaptor PRA number: 2014/14386Date published: 21st October 2014 More images (3)Product informationProduct description Woolworths Essentials Double Adaptor and Chevron Double AdaptorIdentifying features...

hako · hako

Today I removed one of my brake drums to check for worn linings and found the linings badly scored, especially the secondary shoe. They looked like someone had taken a wire brush to them with grooves about 1mm deep all along the lining. The brake drum has matching grooves but they are barely visible and...

Phil C · Phil C

Hi all I am tearing my hair out with this one. I downloaded a program from the public domain, to compress pictures. Biggest mistake ever. Every time I move the cursor to the scroll bar I get a pop up, every time I click the mouse, a pop up. I have tried a number of these free programs only to find viruses or tro...

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	Reskinning sides of van (Preview) Have any members been involved in recladding the side of a caravan that can give info on procedure, techniques, pitfalls, etc. Due to enormous cost to have it done commercially ($15,000) I am inclined to have a go at doing it myself. I cant see it is rocket science, but there are probably traps for the...	Brenda and Alan	3	2311	03:03 PM Nov 1, 2014 by Explorer
	Struts for a bed (Preview) Brain picking time. I have a heavy king size bed in the caravan that needs to be lifted up to get under without breaking my back physically lifting it. The head of the bed is against the front wall of the van so I have decided to use a couple of gas struts and run them from close to the centre of the bed and attac...	Hylda&Jon	14	7196	08:07 AM Nov 7, 2014 by Hylda&Jon
	Forum Qualifications ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) Now this will have the rats running for the drains I propose that we, (the folks dishing out advice and criticism) put up our qualifications for ALL to see. Me Trained by the PMG (joined Homebush 1966) and RAAF in electrical, industrial electronics, telecommunications and aircraft maintenance. 1...	Phil C	73	4039	08:04 PM Nov 5, 2014 by hako
	12v external plug... Faulty wiring? (Preview) I recently had a 12v socket external fitted. I'd been noticing that it "hummed" when I used it to charge phone etc. It took a few days and I realised that the external light would come on whenever I had something plugged into said socket. my question is why? I've contacted the company that did...	MaryJane	11	1575	08:09 PM Nov 1, 2014 by MaryJane
	ScanGauge ( 2 or E ) (Preview) Anyone using one of the ScanGauge products. Worthwhile or a waste of time	Gundog	3	2456	07:27 PM Nov 9, 2014 by GROMET
	reviews on swift caravans (Preview) Hi to everyone, I have just joined the Grey nomads forum so a newby at this.I am looking to buy a used2006 model Swift caravan.My intention is to hit the road and spend the next five years going as far around aussi as I can.I have bought a nissan navara 4x4 diesal turbo and can tow the 19 ft v...	beehive	5	1739	06:47 PM Oct 29, 2014 by beehive
	New Power Inverter Design (Preview) Gizmag story Quote from the Article "A new power inverter developed at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) marries advances in 3D printing and wide-band semiconductor technology to deliver significantly improved performance in a smaller, lighter package. With further development...	KFT	12	1365	10:24 AM Nov 1, 2014 by KFT
	Wiring 12V from the car to the van (closed) (Preview) Hi Im looking for information in regards to installing a deep cycle battery into the front of our van and charging it from the car as we travel. also from the installed battery hooking up the van fridge and lights to the battery for use when we park up. Has anyone got some information and wiring instructi...	Turners	21	1675	05:48 PM Oct 30, 2014 by Webmaster
	Batterry size ? (Preview) Just a question on what size battery I should use .... I have a 70 ltr 12 volt Eva Kool fridge / freezer drawing 2.7 to 5.4 amps of power. I have a 200w solar panel fitted to the roof of the tug to keep battery charged. I was thinking of 130 ah (deep cycle AGM ) battery. would the be enough? As long as the...	sarg	16	1565	08:22 PM Oct 30, 2014 by Plendo
	Using washing machine when free camping (Preview) can anybody tell me if a washing machine ( top loader) will work off a 600watt inverter. We are looking at having a washing machine but don't really want a generator . Will this work	jbrinks	12	1892	10:33 PM Feb 27, 2015 by Mark Bolton
	Technical Stickies (Preview) We seem to get a Few subject's that sort of keep popping up.. Do we need a Few Articles Written by the Technical inclined [And vetted by All] as a basis of an information Guide of what is required for thing's Like.. - Inverter's - Solar Panels -> Solar regulator, Solar Panel Types, Fixing of solar Pan...	SnowT	26	1788	08:34 PM Oct 30, 2014 by KFT
	Window Winder (Preview) G'day boils and goils. Here we have a window. Not just any window but PJ's window, and a window that won't wind out. The first pic is to show you the style of window from the outside... And here's what it looks like on the inside... And now for the naughty bit that's buggered... Is anyone one out there fami...	GaryKelly	10	8850	11:13 AM Oct 31, 2014 by KFT
	air bag suspension (Preview) Hi Anyone here have ideas comments on air bag suspension? I have an older Sunliner Mirage cab over and get a fair amount of rock and roll and was wondering if it would be worth while on an older vehicle (that due to poverty will have to do me for a fair while yet! ) It does have beefed up shockers on the back alr...	pawsoz	8	1262	10:27 AM Nov 4, 2014 by Aus-Kiwi
	cigarette lighter attachment (Preview) Ok, i'm not to good with the proper names, but is it possible to have another cigarette lighter attachment put into the MH, like the one that the TV is plugged into, just tried to put my inverter plug into it it didn't fit? Hope you understand the way I talk - Fran	frangipani	29	5270	12:42 PM Oct 29, 2014 by Reed
	UHF Radio and Aerial Mounting (Preview) Recommendations for a 80 channel uhf radio with either bull bar or side mirror mounting aerial for Motorhome. Should I choose 6db thin whip or large fibreglass aerial for bull bar or smaller aerial mounted on side mirror brackets. Does the height of the motorhome roof block the signal when the ...	goldcoaster	26	11406	11:01 AM Nov 7, 2014 by moblet
	Tyre pressure, FIAT .(copy of article ) (Preview) Removed as not displaying as presented. -- Edited by Old Crofter on Saturday 25th of October 2014 08:17:30 AM -- Edited by Old Crofter on Saturday 25th of October 2014 08:19:25 AM	Old Crofter	1	463	10:59 PM Oct 29, 2014 by billeeeeeee
	Caravaning odomenter.... (Preview) How does everyone record the kms your van travels? Aussie Paul. With a less sore shoulder than a week ago!!!!	aussie_paul	17	2197	10:37 PM Oct 25, 2014 by Dunmowin
	RECALL Woolworths "Essential"& Chevron double adapters (Preview) Woolworths Limited ?Woolworths Essentials Double Adaptor and Chevron Double Adaptor PRA number: 2014/14386Date published: 21st October 2014 More images (3)Product informationProduct description Woolworths Essentials Double Adaptor and Chevron Double AdaptorIdentifying features...	oldtrack123	7	1122	03:23 PM Oct 29, 2014 by oldtrack123
	Electric Brake problem. (Preview) Today I removed one of my brake drums to check for worn linings and found the linings badly scored, especially the secondary shoe. They looked like someone had taken a wire brush to them with grooves about 1mm deep all along the lining. The brake drum has matching grooves but they are barely visible and...	hako	17	2095	11:53 PM Nov 10, 2014 by hako
	How do you get rid of pop ups? (Preview) Hi all I am tearing my hair out with this one. I downloaded a program from the public domain, to compress pictures. Biggest mistake ever. Every time I move the cursor to the scroll bar I get a pop up, every time I click the mouse, a pop up. I have tried a number of these free programs only to find viruses or tro...	Phil C	13	1244	01:50 AM Nov 5, 2014 by Stratman77
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