Techies' Corner

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...

brickies · brickies

I have brought a 120 watt folding solar panel , I have hooked it up via anderson plug to my caravan , With the multi meter the house battery has a reading of 12.5 volts , But the reading on the lead from the solar panel is 2.5 volts is this normal

deverall11 · deverall11

Does anybody know anything about some new regulation that basically states that your hitch cannot be higher than 540mm when the van is level. As it is I am dragging my WDH spring bar on the ground. Larry

Phil C · Phil C

We picked this up at a caravan show a few years back. It's the horizontal version of the old car scissor jack, it's job is to lock the wheels and act as a chock. The bonus is it has a place for a small padlock which adds to security. I hope you are all well. -- Edited by Phil C on Wednesday 15th of October 2014...

milo · milo

hi guys , for those that are on adsl or adsl2+, what is your speeds? I' just changed from bigpond to tpg, hoping it might improve , but no good who are you with and what are you getting, speed wise?? I would give anything for cable internet.. -- Edited by milo on Friday 17th of October 2014 12:06:37 AM

Phil C · Phil C

This just about sums up how all of us should be treating free advice.

Dougwe · Dougwe

How, Silly question really but would someone please tell me IN SIMPLE TERMS for a simple person what this black box is actually called and does I spose it's not a silly question really cos if I knew I wouldn't be asking. I call it a modulator but more than likely it's not. There are no lights or gauges etc...

woollie · woollie

I am in the process of buying a UHF CB and would like to know which 40 ch or the 80 ch are more popular as I hear they dont talk to each other at least not very well I have always had 40 ch should I stay with them the hardest thing in life to do is be the person your dog thinks you are woollie Courier and Jayco dis...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

Can anyone help out with the name of the flow coating they have for a total reseal of a van roof. I have looked in a number of van magazines but can't locate the add

sheeds · sheeds

NOT ONE caravan or Motorhome manufacturer installs a small airvent(size based on volume of compartment)in the top of the compartment door as required by the LPG Standard. There is also supposed to be a single 25mm diameter pipe drain in the base of the compartment.The bottom of that pipe or tube is t...

Grandad5 · Grandad5

G'day everyone. A quick question please. I'm pre-installing cables for solar into the walls of my van reno. I've sorted out where the batteries, solar regulator etc etc will be installed and obviously the SP on the roof. Now I have to run suitable cables into the walls and then re-install the internal...

oldtrack123 · oldtrack123

Home Timber & Hardware GroupAssorted Olsent PowerboardsPRA number: 2014/14374 Date published: 14th October 2014 Product informationProduct descriptionOlsent Powerboard 4 Outlet Wide w/SP Model: D064F marked with Approval Identifier on unit: Q050594 Olsent Powerboard 6 Outlet W...

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...

Cowboy7307 · Cowboy7307

I am looking to find out what my Forester can legally pull its a Forester 2006 2.5 manual has the heavy duty 50x50 draw bar with the sway bars on it or weight distribution bars what ever the right name is i have asked 2 Subaru agents and thy say 2 things have had a look on Subaru site and thy start at 2013 and hav...

dorian · dorian

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5502/10474490106_7a55252c6e.jpg

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...

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...

barina · barina

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

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...

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...

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	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	6433	05:44 PM Oct 24, 2014 by Legendts
	Portable 120 watt solar panel (Preview) I have brought a 120 watt folding solar panel , I have hooked it up via anderson plug to my caravan , With the multi meter the house battery has a reading of 12.5 volts , But the reading on the lead from the solar panel is 2.5 volts is this normal	brickies	14	1682	01:14 PM Oct 24, 2014 by aussie_paul
	Height of hitch (Preview) Does anybody know anything about some new regulation that basically states that your hitch cannot be higher than 540mm when the van is level. As it is I am dragging my WDH spring bar on the ground. Larry	deverall11	5	2051	11:36 PM Oct 22, 2014 by D and D
	Take a peek at this gizmo (Preview) We picked this up at a caravan show a few years back. It's the horizontal version of the old car scissor jack, it's job is to lock the wheels and act as a chock. The bonus is it has a place for a small padlock which adds to security. I hope you are all well. -- Edited by Phil C on Wednesday 15th of October 2014...	Phil C	19	1718	09:29 PM Oct 22, 2014 by grahos
	home internet speeds adsl (Preview) hi guys , for those that are on adsl or adsl2+, what is your speeds? I' just changed from bigpond to tpg, hoping it might improve , but no good who are you with and what are you getting, speed wise?? I would give anything for cable internet.. -- Edited by milo on Friday 17th of October 2014 12:06:37 AM	milo	17	1479	12:27 AM Oct 21, 2014 by Cupie
	Im an Electrician (Preview) This just about sums up how all of us should be treating free advice.	Phil C	15	1690	11:00 PM Oct 19, 2014 by The Doo crew
	BLACK BOX ON SOLAR PANEL (Preview) How, Silly question really but would someone please tell me IN SIMPLE TERMS for a simple person what this black box is actually called and does I spose it's not a silly question really cos if I knew I wouldn't be asking. I call it a modulator but more than likely it's not. There are no lights or gauges etc...	Dougwe	23	2997	09:18 PM Oct 19, 2014 by Dougwe
	UHF CB radios (Preview) I am in the process of buying a UHF CB and would like to know which 40 ch or the 80 ch are more popular as I hear they dont talk to each other at least not very well I have always had 40 ch should I stay with them the hardest thing in life to do is be the person your dog thinks you are woollie Courier and Jayco dis...	woollie	15	1316	11:32 PM Oct 18, 2014 by woollie
	Reseal roof coating (Preview) Can anyone help out with the name of the flow coating they have for a total reseal of a van roof. I have looked in a number of van magazines but can't locate the add	Wombat 280	4	653	06:17 PM Oct 18, 2014 by villatranquilla
	LPG cylinder compartment air ventilation (Preview) NOT ONE caravan or Motorhome manufacturer installs a small airvent(size based on volume of compartment)in the top of the compartment door as required by the LPG Standard. There is also supposed to be a single 25mm diameter pipe drain in the base of the compartment.The bottom of that pipe or tube is t...	sheeds	7	1352	05:56 PM Oct 18, 2014 by snapper49
	Installing Cabling For Solar (Preview) G'day everyone. A quick question please. I'm pre-installing cables for solar into the walls of my van reno. I've sorted out where the batteries, solar regulator etc etc will be installed and obviously the SP on the roof. Now I have to run suitable cables into the walls and then re-install the internal...	Grandad5	13	2167	05:53 PM Oct 18, 2014 by Grandad5
	Another recall, Olsent Power boards (Preview) Home Timber & Hardware GroupAssorted Olsent PowerboardsPRA number: 2014/14374 Date published: 14th October 2014 Product informationProduct descriptionOlsent Powerboard 4 Outlet Wide w/SP Model: D064F marked with Approval Identifier on unit: Q050594 Olsent Powerboard 6 Outlet W...	oldtrack123	0	474	11:34 PM Oct 17, 2014 by oldtrack123
	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	6643	08:51 PM Oct 17, 2014 by Phil C
	Towball weights (Preview) I am looking to find out what my Forester can legally pull its a Forester 2006 2.5 manual has the heavy duty 50x50 draw bar with the sway bars on it or weight distribution bars what ever the right name is i have asked 2 Subaru agents and thy say 2 things have had a look on Subaru site and thy start at 2013 and hav...	Cowboy7307	7	2561	08:47 AM Oct 17, 2014 by rockylizard
	Fuse Replacement Guide (Preview) https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5502/10474490106_7a55252c6e.jpg	dorian	11	1362	10:17 AM Oct 16, 2014 by normn
	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	3981	08:15 PM Oct 15, 2014 by wendyv
	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	15665	09:31 AM Oct 15, 2014 by Jaahn
	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	9101	08:24 AM Oct 15, 2014 by Webmaster
	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	4427	10:23 PM Oct 14, 2014 by New Wanderers
	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	940	09:16 AM Oct 14, 2014 by Alanandhelen
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