Techies' Corner

meetoo · meetoo

I am adding a 12 volt system to my van which only has 12 volt on the internal 2 roof lights (with 240 lights of course) and the fridge which can run12v when the van is plugged into the car. I did some calculations on usage and so far I have now got 240 AH of AGM battery power, and 120W portable solar panels. Wit...

My Beach Shak · My Beach Shak

I bought a 160W Folding solar panel with regulator for my van. On the last trip - last day - it fell flat from a gust of wind while I was elsewhere. When put up again I noticed a RED light on the regulator, Subsequent checks since I have been home show that the regulator has shorted... The distributor I bou...

Jay-Jay · Jay-Jay

Hi Campers, just got a reversing camera installed on our Triton - not a cheap one - decent size screen etc. But we are disappointed at the vision, or maybe the distortion (?) When looking at cars coming up behind us on the screen, they seem far away but looking back, they are just a couple of car lengths aw...

Allany · Allany

I am looking for a camp type stove to run off the bayonet fitting on my van it needs to initally have its own regulator so that it will run off the van regulator when the hoses are changed i want a 2 burner stove with wind shield Allan

madcart · madcart

Hi how can I remove the grill on a 2014 ranger. I have removed the pins?? across the top plastic and the grill leans forward with the plastic still attached . Then I cannot see how it is attached at the bottom. The purpose of this is to check for obstructions / deris thanks Dizzy

tonyd · tonyd

Recently changed my favourite (old) mobile over from Telstra to Aldi, including getting a new number. I have NOT given the new number to anyone, but I have had calls on the phone from people who had the old number. How does this happen? I can't imagine Telstra passes the calls on if people call the old num...

Gundog · Gundog

Has anyone here used or is using a GPS tracker. The reason I asked is a recent news story where a bloke had his $60k boat stolen in broad daylight. That had me thinking would this be an accessory you would consider installing one in you van along with some sort of alarm system

oldtrack123 · oldtrack123

mart Australia LimitedPerformer 4 Way Power Board, Performer 4 Way Surge Power Board and Performer 6 Way Power BoardPRA number: 2014/14446 Date published: 24th November 2014Product informationProduct description4 outlet power boards (x2) 6 outlet power boardIdentifying featuresPerfo...

frangipani · frangipani

Have been contacted by a guy on an oil rig, he wants to buy a porta potti I have listed in the classifieds, my delima is, would you pay an agent to come to Melbourne Pickup a $40 item and ship it to Darwin? He wants my pay pal or bank account details so he can put the money in there????. -- Edited by Frangipa...

Gundog · Gundog

I was considering the clearview extenda mirrors, alas they are not being made for my model ( they did trail it but was not feasible ). So then I started looking at various towing mirrors, from clip-ons, door mount, mudguard mount to across the bonnet ones, the latter two are most likely the better choic...

GaryKelly · GaryKelly

G'day Nomads. Being old, buggered and lazy, and having a ute that's exposed to the elements all the time, I wondered if there's a wash and wax product on the market that does a reasonable job of keeping the paintwork clean and presentable. I'm way past all that rubbing and polishing business. Too blood...

Dunmowin · Dunmowin

Question on behalf of my "non forumite GN brother". He wants to paint the roof of his caravan with a product called Barrier Shield Ceramic Based Paint - for both waterproofing and insulation. Has anyone on our forum had first hand knowledge of this product. I have read the testimonials o...

didi · didi

Hi guys. Anyone know of one of these? Need a couple of bits doing, but dont want the most expensive

Cheers Didi

shekon · shekon

My son has bought a basically a shell of a caravan and intends on renovating it himself. I was wondering if there are places that sell new stuff for the van at reduced prices, like white goods that can be bought cheaper as scratch and dent pieces. Or places that sell things like couches etc as end of run th...

Dougwe · Dougwe

Howdy all, As you probably know I have the current model Holden Colorado twin cab ute with canopy. It was suggested some time ago that when I start towing a bigger van to put an extra leaf in the rear suspension each side. This has now been suggested a few times so I have been doing a little research and have...

frednme · frednme

hi,' up until now I haven't used the waterheater in my dreamseeker sprinter campervan when I did turn it on, the red light showed briefly then went out. questions. was there enough water stored and how can I tell?. is there a separate tank for the hot water? I filled up the tank before I left home 4 weeks a...

Rayza · Rayza

Just had a problem with my Avan electrics. The plastic elbow on the hot water system developed a crack spraying my elektroblock power unit with water, consequently since electricity and water don't like each other the unit has failed. I have managed to dry everything out after replacing the cracked...

Big Gorilla · Big Gorilla

I'll be with you shortly after I complete these couple of jobs:

pawsoz · pawsoz

rather suddenly this afternoon with absolutely no reason that I can identify 240 volt stopped comming in to m/h, have checked my other appliances - all the same not running, checked the power lead that was still plugged in to house supply, house has power ok .....any ideas? We did have a black out 2 nig...

Timbergetter · Timbergetter

We have enjoyed VAST satellite TV at home in the Central Tablelands NSW for a couple of years now. I am now interested to learn if I can take the VAST box on the road for short periods, say 1 to 2 weeks, and then resume use as a home TV. I can handle the power, Sat connection and A/V aspects of doing this, but I...

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	12volt fitout on older van (Preview) I am adding a 12 volt system to my van which only has 12 volt on the internal 2 roof lights (with 240 lights of course) and the fridge which can run12v when the van is plugged into the car. I did some calculations on usage and so far I have now got 240 AH of AGM battery power, and 120W portable solar panels. Wit...	meetoo	2	1676	08:18 PM Nov 28, 2014 by meetoo
	SOLAR - Check your panel(s) Regulator (Preview) I bought a 160W Folding solar panel with regulator for my van. On the last trip - last day - it fell flat from a gust of wind while I was elsewhere. When put up again I noticed a RED light on the regulator, Subsequent checks since I have been home show that the regulator has shorted... The distributor I bou...	My Beach Shak	8	1560	06:24 PM Nov 28, 2014 by aussie_paul
	Reversing camera (Preview) Hi Campers, just got a reversing camera installed on our Triton - not a cheap one - decent size screen etc. But we are disappointed at the vision, or maybe the distortion (?) When looking at cars coming up behind us on the screen, they seem far away but looking back, they are just a couple of car lengths aw...	Jay-Jay	8	1323	12:17 AM Nov 28, 2014 by Bruce and Bev
	portable stove (Preview) I am looking for a camp type stove to run off the bayonet fitting on my van it needs to initally have its own regulator so that it will run off the van regulator when the hoses are changed i want a 2 burner stove with wind shield Allan	Allany	11	2704	10:47 PM Nov 27, 2014 by D and D
	Ranger grill removal (Preview) Hi how can I remove the grill on a 2014 ranger. I have removed the pins?? across the top plastic and the grill leans forward with the plastic still attached . Then I cannot see how it is attached at the bottom. The purpose of this is to check for obstructions / deris thanks Dizzy	madcart	2	992	10:34 AM Nov 27, 2014 by madcart
	Mobile phone numbers (Preview) Recently changed my favourite (old) mobile over from Telstra to Aldi, including getting a new number. I have NOT given the new number to anyone, but I have had calls on the phone from people who had the old number. How does this happen? I can't imagine Telstra passes the calls on if people call the old num...	tonyd	5	976	08:45 PM Nov 26, 2014 by exa41
	GPS Trackers (Preview) Has anyone here used or is using a GPS tracker. The reason I asked is a recent news story where a bloke had his $60k boat stolen in broad daylight. That had me thinking would this be an accessory you would consider installing one in you van along with some sort of alarm system	Gundog	1	717	06:51 AM Nov 26, 2014 by dorian
	RECALL Kmart power bords (Preview) mart Australia LimitedPerformer 4 Way Power Board, Performer 4 Way Surge Power Board and Performer 6 Way Power BoardPRA number: 2014/14446 Date published: 24th November 2014Product informationProduct description4 outlet power boards (x2) 6 outlet power boardIdentifying featuresPerfo...	oldtrack123	0	483	11:47 AM Nov 25, 2014 by oldtrack123
	I need advice please (Preview) Have been contacted by a guy on an oil rig, he wants to buy a porta potti I have listed in the classifieds, my delima is, would you pay an agent to come to Melbourne Pickup a $40 item and ship it to Darwin? He wants my pay pal or bank account details so he can put the money in there????. -- Edited by Frangipa...	frangipani	17	1847	07:05 AM Nov 25, 2014 by Jaahn
	A bit of lateral thinking may present an answer. (Preview) I was considering the clearview extenda mirrors, alas they are not being made for my model ( they did trail it but was not feasible ). So then I started looking at various towing mirrors, from clip-ons, door mount, mudguard mount to across the bonnet ones, the latter two are most likely the better choic...	Gundog	17	1688	12:05 AM Nov 25, 2014 by PeterD
	All in one wash and wax (Preview) G'day Nomads. Being old, buggered and lazy, and having a ute that's exposed to the elements all the time, I wondered if there's a wash and wax product on the market that does a reasonable job of keeping the paintwork clean and presentable. I'm way past all that rubbing and polishing business. Too blood...	GaryKelly	6	1756	09:44 PM Nov 24, 2014 by MarkandDeb
	Barrier Shield Ceramic Based Paint (Preview) Question on behalf of my "non forumite GN brother". He wants to paint the roof of his caravan with a product called Barrier Shield Ceramic Based Paint - for both waterproofing and insulation. Has anyone on our forum had first hand knowledge of this product. I have read the testimonials o...	Dunmowin	3	1985	09:33 PM Nov 24, 2014 by hako
	Auto Electrician for Sprinters on Mornington Peninsula???? (Preview) Hi guys. Anyone know of one of these? Need a couple of bits doing, but dont want the most expensive Cheers Didi	didi	2	592	01:45 PM Nov 24, 2014 by didi
	Scratch and Dent? (Preview) My son has bought a basically a shell of a caravan and intends on renovating it himself. I was wondering if there are places that sell new stuff for the van at reduced prices, like white goods that can be bought cheaper as scratch and dent pieces. Or places that sell things like couches etc as end of run th...	shekon	4	952	08:57 PM Nov 23, 2014 by Bruce and Bev
	REAR SUSPENSION ON COLORADO (Preview) Howdy all, As you probably know I have the current model Holden Colorado twin cab ute with canopy. It was suggested some time ago that when I start towing a bigger van to put an extra leaf in the rear suspension each side. This has now been suggested a few times so I have been doing a little research and have...	Dougwe	15	3188	05:10 PM Nov 23, 2014 by mr glassies
	water heater (Preview) hi,' up until now I haven't used the waterheater in my dreamseeker sprinter campervan when I did turn it on, the red light showed briefly then went out. questions. was there enough water stored and how can I tell?. is there a separate tank for the hot water? I filled up the tank before I left home 4 weeks a...	frednme	10	1451	02:04 PM Nov 23, 2014 by aussie_paul
	Help with Avan power supply unit (Preview) Just had a problem with my Avan electrics. The plastic elbow on the hot water system developed a crack spraying my elektroblock power unit with water, consequently since electricity and water don't like each other the unit has failed. I have managed to dry everything out after replacing the cracked...	Rayza	14	2872	10:39 PM Nov 22, 2014 by oldtrack123
	ELECTRICAL ADVICE - I can assist.. (Preview) I'll be with you shortly after I complete these couple of jobs:	Big Gorilla	9	1366	09:37 PM Nov 22, 2014 by Aus-Kiwi
	no 240volt power coming in (Preview) rather suddenly this afternoon with absolutely no reason that I can identify 240 volt stopped comming in to m/h, have checked my other appliances - all the same not running, checked the power lead that was still plugged in to house supply, house has power ok .....any ideas? We did have a black out 2 nig...	pawsoz	7	777	09:16 PM Nov 22, 2014 by Phil C
	Home Vast TV on the Road VAST TV (Preview) We have enjoyed VAST satellite TV at home in the Central Tablelands NSW for a couple of years now. I am now interested to learn if I can take the VAST box on the road for short periods, say 1 to 2 weeks, and then resume use as a home TV. I can handle the power, Sat connection and A/V aspects of doing this, but I...	Timbergetter	11	3564	11:31 PM Nov 21, 2014 by Tim thetruckie
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