Techies' Corner

dorian · dorian

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Alanandhelen · Alanandhelen

We have a 2007 Winnebago Freewind bought from original owner. Our objective is 12 months on the road of which we have only done 2 days. Several problems have reared up mainly with power which we sorted out ....I think......however now the Dometic Air Conditioner has decided we dont need it.....we do...

Russue · Russue

My son has satellite foxtel IQ box not HD box, can I get him to get another box for say the bedroom and I can take it with me , buy a dish LNB cables and it will work in the van, and would I need single or twin LNB? reg with vast??

Hazzo · Hazzo

I'll be needing a 300,000km service when I get into Sydney next week. Anyone have any service centres they recommend. Thought I would bite the bullet and go to a dealer, but Phil Garrett had shocking reviews. i have the 3B engine so shouldn't be much drama anywhere that's good with Landcruisers as well...

Brenda and Alan · Brenda and Alan

I would like to start a discussion on this topic. As a mechanic with a good experience of engine thermodynamics I am dubious of claims of increased power and at the same time increased fuel economy. The proverbial free lunch. To me as the thermal efficiency of a motor is determined by its design then mor...

Blue · Blue

ok you have to understand how your 3 way fridges work for a start,, and,, what you have in your van right now.. you could have a Tropical (best if you do) or Sub Tropical.. or possibly even lower.. from memory, Tropical will work up to a temperature of 43* while the Sub Tropical will only work up to a tempera...

Leftwing · Leftwing

Need a little more ground clearance for the Avan Erin MK2. About 50 to 70mm. It is std single axle slipper leaf springs with shokies. The van is quite low,causing probs with drive ways and sloppy site, difficulty fitting jockey wheel at times. Any reasonble suggestions welcome. Ta Lefty

Shelby · Shelby

No doubt, some GN folk must carry a tinny on the roof of their vehicles. We have contacted 2 Rhino dealers re attaching a Rhino side boat loader & received 2 different answers. What we want to know is, do any other Chev Silverado 2500HD 4x4 owners have a side boat loader attached??? One of the dealer...

marinepics · marinepics

Hi Folks... I'm not an electrician so...please excuse my naivety... If I buy an inverter to run a dvd player and a reasonably large Flatscreen....say 40 inch or thereabouts.. ...will it be an effective and economical way of using my battery power....I mean will it drain the battery much more quick...

barina · barina

Is there a too short or too long size lead what do most people think is adequate??

isuzuswag · isuzuswag

It does not get any simpler than that and will keep you comfortably hoofing it for years

oldtrack123 · oldtrack123

Hi Just in case someone has onerlin DistributionPowerKing Lead ReelPRA number: 2014/14360 Date published: 9th October 2014Product informationProduct description2 socket lead reel, with 20m cableIdentifying featuresmodel number: PTR20 APN: 9337897002871What are the defects?If the d...

New Wanderers · New Wanderers

As some may be ware we picked our new caravan recently. I'm not sure of the legality of extending the safety chains by using multiple rated Dee shackles, we needed to do this so that we could connect the caravan to our Pajero with some slack in the chains. I would appreciate your guidance on this matter. R...

frangipani · frangipani

Not sure where to post this so here it is, I want a reliable Motorhome/Caravan re upholster in the North Western suburbs of Melbourne, want the arm chairs taken out and a new fit out to replace. Anyone now one? Not having any luck - Fran

Phil C · Phil C

Here we are at free camp and the sun is shining and the birds are chirping etc. My question is that my drifter control panel shows me a constant charge/discharge of the 2 110AH AGMs. I suspect the control panel is cycling the batts, however I thought that only happened when connected to 240V! Is this norm...

gooba53 · gooba53

Hi all Our caravan builder has found the problem. The old screw through the wiring trick. Havent got it back yet but thankfully, right skills found the problem quickly. The RCD did its job. thanks again for your interest. Cheers Stuart and Dianne

Bessie · Bessie

After spending three weeks away on our first trip and enduring many a chilly night, the coldest almost down to zero degrees inside the van. The heater jumped to the top of our must buy list and this is our install result. Now looking at fans for the hot weather which is just around the corner. Bessie.

GaryKelly · GaryKelly

I've been thinking about installing a flexible solar panel with an adhesive backing on the roof of my camper (to save on installation costs and drilling holes) but a friend reckons I'd need a smooth new surface for the adhesive to stick properly. The camper is an oldie. Has anyone had any experience wi...

livethedream · livethedream

We are trying to locate somewhere in Darwin to have a box built to store generator etc. does anyone have any ideas where we might find a manufacturer who does this sort of work

cruisaderhilton · cruisaderhilton

ny otherowners out there what are your views on the conversion,I live in far nth queensland so any businesses up this way you would recommend would be helpful.Also considering an fuel filter to go with the vehicles standard filter whats your thoughts on that one CHEERS

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	Fuse Replacement Guide (Preview) https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5502/10474490106_7a55252c6e.jpg	dorian	11	1380	10:17 AM Oct 16, 2014 by normn
	A/C fuses (Preview) We have a 2007 Winnebago Freewind bought from original owner. Our objective is 12 months on the road of which we have only done 2 days. Several problems have reared up mainly with power which we sorted out ....I think......however now the Dometic Air Conditioner has decided we dont need it.....we do...	Alanandhelen	4	953	09:16 AM Oct 14, 2014 by Alanandhelen
	I know this question would have been asked b4 (Preview) My son has satellite foxtel IQ box not HD box, can I get him to get another box for say the bedroom and I can take it with me , buy a dish LNB cables and it will work in the van, and would I need single or twin LNB? reg with vast??	Russue	2	735	03:03 PM Oct 13, 2014 by Russue
	Sydney service for Toyota Coaster Toyota coaster service (Preview) I'll be needing a 300,000km service when I get into Sydney next week. Anyone have any service centres they recommend. Thought I would bite the bullet and go to a dealer, but Phil Garrett had shocking reviews. i have the 3B engine so shouldn't be much drama anywhere that's good with Landcruisers as well...	Hazzo	5	4142	08:15 PM Oct 15, 2014 by wendyv
	Performance chips for diesel engines (Preview) I would like to start a discussion on this topic. As a mechanic with a good experience of engine thermodynamics I am dubious of claims of increased power and at the same time increased fuel economy. The proverbial free lunch. To me as the thermal efficiency of a motor is determined by its design then mor...	Brenda and Alan	22	6466	05:44 PM Oct 24, 2014 by Legendts
	3 way Fridges (Preview) ok you have to understand how your 3 way fridges work for a start,, and,, what you have in your van right now.. you could have a Tropical (best if you do) or Sub Tropical.. or possibly even lower.. from memory, Tropical will work up to a temperature of 43* while the Sub Tropical will only work up to a tempera...	Blue	29	6674	08:51 PM Oct 17, 2014 by Phil C
	Raising van ground clearance (Preview) Need a little more ground clearance for the Avan Erin MK2. About 50 to 70mm. It is std single axle slipper leaf springs with shokies. The van is quite low,causing probs with drive ways and sloppy site, difficulty fitting jockey wheel at times. Any reasonble suggestions welcome. Ta Lefty	Leftwing	4	1439	02:08 AM Nov 7, 2014 by Stratman77
	Boat Sideloaders (Preview) No doubt, some GN folk must carry a tinny on the roof of their vehicles. We have contacted 2 Rhino dealers re attaching a Rhino side boat loader & received 2 different answers. What we want to know is, do any other Chev Silverado 2500HD 4x4 owners have a side boat loader attached??? One of the dealer...	Shelby	0	603	02:33 PM Oct 12, 2014 by Shelby
	inverters (Preview) Hi Folks... I'm not an electrician so...please excuse my naivety... If I buy an inverter to run a dvd player and a reasonably large Flatscreen....say 40 inch or thereabouts.. ...will it be an effective and economical way of using my battery power....I mean will it drain the battery much more quick...	marinepics	11	1289	04:32 PM Nov 16, 2014 by mr glassies
	Length of 15amp extension cord (closed) (Preview) Is there a too short or too long size lead what do most people think is adequate??	barina	29	9142	08:24 AM Oct 15, 2014 by Webmaster
	EMERGENCY REPAIRS TO ESSENTIAL FOOTWEAR (Preview) It does not get any simpler than that and will keep you comfortably hoofing it for years	isuzuswag	2	759	09:32 PM Oct 12, 2014 by frangipani
	RECALL Power king lead reel (Preview) Hi Just in case someone has onerlin DistributionPowerKing Lead ReelPRA number: 2014/14360 Date published: 9th October 2014Product informationProduct description2 socket lead reel, with 20m cableIdentifying featuresmodel number: PTR20 APN: 9337897002871What are the defects?If the d...	oldtrack123	0	620	12:46 AM Oct 11, 2014 by oldtrack123
	Safety Chains too short (Preview) As some may be ware we picked our new caravan recently. I'm not sure of the legality of extending the safety chains by using multiple rated Dee shackles, we needed to do this so that we could connect the caravan to our Pajero with some slack in the chains. I would appreciate your guidance on this matter. R...	New Wanderers	10	4460	10:23 PM Oct 14, 2014 by New Wanderers
	Settee/couch (Preview) Not sure where to post this so here it is, I want a reliable Motorhome/Caravan re upholster in the North Western suburbs of Melbourne, want the arm chairs taken out and a new fit out to replace. Anyone now one? Not having any luck - Fran	frangipani	3	514	10:16 PM Oct 12, 2014 by MaryJane
	Solar question (Preview) Here we are at free camp and the sun is shining and the birds are chirping etc. My question is that my drifter control panel shows me a constant charge/discharge of the 2 110AH AGMs. I suspect the control panel is cycling the batts, however I thought that only happened when connected to 240V! Is this norm...	Phil C	5	1063	08:27 AM Oct 11, 2014 by Phil C
	Update on constant tripping of RCD (Preview) Hi all Our caravan builder has found the problem. The old screw through the wiring trick. Havent got it back yet but thankfully, right skills found the problem quickly. The RCD did its job. thanks again for your interest. Cheers Stuart and Dianne	gooba53	10	902	08:59 PM Oct 11, 2014 by beiffe
	A must have (Preview) After spending three weeks away on our first trip and enduring many a chilly night, the coldest almost down to zero degrees inside the van. The heater jumped to the top of our must buy list and this is our install result. Now looking at fans for the hot weather which is just around the corner. Bessie.	Bessie	13	1518	09:04 PM Oct 9, 2014 by aussie_paul
	Flexible solar panels with adhesive (Preview) I've been thinking about installing a flexible solar panel with an adhesive backing on the roof of my camper (to save on installation costs and drilling holes) but a friend reckons I'd need a smooth new surface for the adhesive to stick properly. The camper is an oldie. Has anyone had any experience wi...	GaryKelly	20	15772	09:31 AM Oct 15, 2014 by Jaahn
	Aluminium box for front of a Supreme Territory van (Preview) We are trying to locate somewhere in Darwin to have a box built to store generator etc. does anyone have any ideas where we might find a manufacturer who does this sort of work	livethedream	3	808	02:43 PM Oct 9, 2014 by aussie_paul
	3inch exhaust:diesel chip. (Preview) ny otherowners out there what are your views on the conversion,I live in far nth queensland so any businesses up this way you would recommend would be helpful.Also considering an fuel filter to go with the vehicles standard filter whats your thoughts on that one CHEERS	cruisaderhilton	19	2875	06:49 PM Oct 10, 2014 by Blue
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