Techies' Corner

Murraman · Murraman

We have just had the 2nd motor in the Coaster fail. First one was due to hitting a Kangaroo and the 2nd one has just failed. It was bought as a used engine that was reconditioned 30k ago and failed after 2k. No 1 exhaust valve seat has collapsed and the metal destroyed the piston and liner on a 3B diesel. No wa...

oldtrack123 · oldtrack123

The Reject ShopPrinetti Radiant Heater PRA number: 2014/14277 Date published: 25th August 2014 Product information Product description Prinetti 1000W Radiant Heater Identifying features Model No: NSB-C13 Item No: IA0160 What are the defects? Due to a manufacturing defect, insulation on the...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

This is my solar regulator and am wondering why there is no connection to the "load" terminals? Aussie Paul. -- Edited by aussie_paul on Tuesday 26th of August 2014 03:23:09 PM

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/281229412785?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

villatranquilla · villatranquilla

Has anyone had a domestic split system installed in their van in Perth or Melbourne - recommendations welcome. -- Edited by villatranquilla on Monday 25th of August 2014 10:29:52 AM -- Edited by villatranquilla on Monday 25th of August 2014 10:30:22 AM

Crashtac · Crashtac

I have a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee, unfortunately I can not buy clearview mirrors for it, I contacted the company that makes them and they are develpoing them for 2010 Grand Cherokees onwards. Does anyone have an old set off anything really even damaged they don't want so I can see if I can make an adaptor...

Crashtac · Crashtac

G'Day I have replaced my 1998 100 Series Landcruiser with a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee ( the landcruiser self destructed and burnt to the ground). Anyway my problem is the Jeep dosnt like to start in the morning, after the first start it runs fine, the previous owner had all the glow plugs replacedand a he...

Tez5 · Tez5

Hi, I am new to the Grey Nomads and this is my first post. We recently returned from a trip from Cape York and since we drove through a bit of water I thought I would change my diff oil. I own a 2008 GU Patrol and had it for just over two years. The specifications say that the rear diff capacity is 2.1-2.3 litres...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

Ran tests yesterday to give me some idea of how much current draw the 240V appliances have. Running off the genset.. Aussie Paul. -- Edited by aussie_paul on Saturday 23rd of August 2014 01:43:52 PM -- Edited by aussie_paul on Saturday 23rd of August 2014 01:44:51 PM -- Edited by aussie_paul on Satur...

Olley46 · Olley46

I know this subject has been done to death,my brother inlaw has a Coromal pop top van 16ft he says his model van came out with one chain,he has added onother chain, my question is the chains are joined to the a frame with a loop thing with a thread and nut is this legal? Lance C

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

In some locations Caltex have included a fourth nozzel on the diesel pumps which is confusing the location identification of the real diesel hose The new units are labeled in orange and operate the same as a normal diesel pump having the same lift to activate pump mechanism . The handle signage reads N...

oldtrack123 · oldtrack123

SRG Leisure Retail Pty Ltd4 Outlet Powerboard Sold at Supercheap Auto, BCF and Ray's Outdoor StoresPRA number: 2014/14241 Date published: 21st August 2014Product informationProduct description4 Outlet Powerboard (Electrical Portable Outlet device) Model No. LA025A or LA025BIdentify...

jules47 · jules47

We have just replaced the anode in our MH, hot water system - the second one in three years. The first one we took out was kept by the people we got the new one from, as an example of how bad they can get. The one we just replaced was pretty badly corroded, and almost worn or eaten away near the bolt at the top. ...

Phil C · Phil C

Hi all This will spark some discussion Im sure. I have viewed this youtube entry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRB7Z66brO0 Its self explanatory but it seems we can use an AC breaker on DC (just double the rating) I guess the thermal side of the breaker will operate first, from magnetic theory I...

Collo · Collo

My wife has the above tablet, but it doesn't have a usb port. How can we connect internet dongle to it. I have heard it can get a usb adaptor that connects through the power inlet. Is this so?

jbrinks · jbrinks

We have. 2013 pajero. Currently looking at a new van . We have found one we liked but weight is 2340 . Not sure what the ball weight was. We know we can only have a maximum of 2500 with a ball weight between 180-250 with the pajero but the caravan dealer says he can reduce the ball weight by putting tanks and ba...

Cloak · Cloak

We are writing a spec on our new tug probably a LR Isuzu truck and work out we can carry 2 Tonne of drinking water - for those long remote camps. My question is where can one fill up with that much drinking water? Even by my low standards that would be a rude thing to do at a servo or campground. The tug will al...

Christeenj · Christeenj

Hi we have a new coronet van and a 3 way dometic fridge. The fridge works well on gas and 240 but when we stop and turn off the engine the fridge beeps and stops. is this normal?

wasn_me · wasn_me

I have bought a van that doesn't have a battery in the van. 12 volt is from the car via an anderson plug. I want to install a battery in the van & be able to switch between car & van. I have been told the van-car switch in vans is a 240 volt two way light switch. Is this correct? If so will it handle the cur...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

I believe that our house batteries are charged by the 120 watt solar panel through a 15 amp regulator, the vehicle through its alternator, and when connected to 240v power. There seems to be some sort of regulating and automatic switching device when going from 240 to house battery use. I believe that...

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	Any Suggestion re Coaster Motor (Preview) We have just had the 2nd motor in the Coaster fail. First one was due to hitting a Kangaroo and the 2nd one has just failed. It was bought as a used engine that was reconditioned 30k ago and failed after 2k. No 1 exhaust valve seat has collapsed and the metal destroyed the piston and liner on a 3B diesel. No wa...	Murraman	9	3063	04:10 PM Aug 27, 2014 by The Doo crew
	Recall Reject shop240V heater (Preview) The Reject ShopPrinetti Radiant Heater PRA number: 2014/14277 Date published: 25th August 2014 Product information Product description Prinetti 1000W Radiant Heater Identifying features Model No: NSB-C13 Item No: IA0160 What are the defects? Due to a manufacturing defect, insulation on the...	oldtrack123	0	499	12:07 PM Aug 26, 2014 by oldtrack123
	My solar regulator.. (Preview) This is my solar regulator and am wondering why there is no connection to the "load" terminals? Aussie Paul. -- Edited by aussie_paul on Tuesday 26th of August 2014 03:23:09 PM	aussie_paul	20	1173	10:04 AM Aug 27, 2014 by Phil C
	Inverter?? (Preview) http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/281229412785?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649	aussie_paul	18	1438	05:22 PM Aug 26, 2014 by aussie_paul
	Domestic air con installation in van in Perth or Melb (Preview) Has anyone had a domestic split system installed in their van in Perth or Melbourne - recommendations welcome. -- Edited by villatranquilla on Monday 25th of August 2014 10:29:52 AM -- Edited by villatranquilla on Monday 25th of August 2014 10:30:22 AM	villatranquilla	5	827	11:32 AM Aug 26, 2014 by villatranquilla
	Clearview Mirrors (Preview) I have a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee, unfortunately I can not buy clearview mirrors for it, I contacted the company that makes them and they are develpoing them for 2010 Grand Cherokees onwards. Does anyone have an old set off anything really even damaged they don't want so I can see if I can make an adaptor...	Crashtac	8	1258	09:39 PM Sep 6, 2014 by Bruce and Bev
	Jeep Grand Cherokee 2.7 CRD Turbo Diesel starting problems (Preview) G'Day I have replaced my 1998 100 Series Landcruiser with a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee ( the landcruiser self destructed and burnt to the ground). Anyway my problem is the Jeep dosnt like to start in the morning, after the first start it runs fine, the previous owner had all the glow plugs replacedand a he...	Crashtac	2	1584	09:45 AM Aug 25, 2014 by Crashtac
	Diff capacities! (Preview) Hi, I am new to the Grey Nomads and this is my first post. We recently returned from a trip from Cape York and since we drove through a bit of water I thought I would change my diff oil. I own a 2008 GU Patrol and had it for just over two years. The specifications say that the rear diff capacity is 2.1-2.3 litres...	Tez5	4	2969	04:58 AM Aug 24, 2014 by Glenelg
	My 240 AC van appliance current draw... (Preview) Ran tests yesterday to give me some idea of how much current draw the 240V appliances have. Running off the genset.. Aussie Paul. -- Edited by aussie_paul on Saturday 23rd of August 2014 01:43:52 PM -- Edited by aussie_paul on Saturday 23rd of August 2014 01:44:51 PM -- Edited by aussie_paul on Satur...	aussie_paul	24	1192	03:01 PM Aug 26, 2014 by aussie_paul
	Caravan chains (Preview) I know this subject has been done to death,my brother inlaw has a Coromal pop top van 16ft he says his model van came out with one chain,he has added onother chain, my question is the chains are joined to the a frame with a loop thing with a thread and nut is this legal? Lance C	Olley46	21	2486	07:32 AM Aug 25, 2014 by Mike C
	Fuel Pump Warning (Preview) In some locations Caltex have included a fourth nozzel on the diesel pumps which is confusing the location identification of the real diesel hose The new units are labeled in orange and operate the same as a normal diesel pump having the same lift to activate pump mechanism . The handle signage reads N...	Wombat 280	14	1738	12:03 PM Sep 4, 2014 by PJK
	Recall power boards (Preview) SRG Leisure Retail Pty Ltd4 Outlet Powerboard Sold at Supercheap Auto, BCF and Ray's Outdoor StoresPRA number: 2014/14241 Date published: 21st August 2014Product informationProduct description4 Outlet Powerboard (Electrical Portable Outlet device) Model No. LA025A or LA025BIdentify...	oldtrack123	0	1008	03:37 PM Aug 22, 2014 by oldtrack123
	Suburban Hot Water Service - Anode Replacement (Preview) We have just replaced the anode in our MH, hot water system - the second one in three years. The first one we took out was kept by the people we got the new one from, as an example of how bad they can get. The one we just replaced was pretty badly corroded, and almost worn or eaten away near the bolt at the top. ...	jules47	11	1545	06:11 PM Sep 2, 2014 by Phil C
	AC circuit breakers on DC circuits (Preview) Hi all This will spark some discussion Im sure. I have viewed this youtube entry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRB7Z66brO0 Its self explanatory but it seems we can use an AC breaker on DC (just double the rating) I guess the thermal side of the breaker will operate first, from magnetic theory I...	Phil C	23	5779	05:58 PM Dec 21, 2017 by T1 Terry
	Mobile internet for samsung tablet gt-p5110 (Preview) My wife has the above tablet, but it doesn't have a usb port. How can we connect internet dongle to it. I have heard it can get a usb adaptor that connects through the power inlet. Is this so?	Collo	9	1047	10:23 AM Aug 23, 2014 by D and D
	Towing van with pajero (Preview) We have. 2013 pajero. Currently looking at a new van . We have found one we liked but weight is 2340 . Not sure what the ball weight was. We know we can only have a maximum of 2500 with a ball weight between 180-250 with the pajero but the caravan dealer says he can reduce the ball weight by putting tanks and ba...	jbrinks	13	4592	05:46 PM Sep 2, 2014 by Gus1949
	How much is too much? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) We are writing a spec on our new tug probably a LR Isuzu truck and work out we can carry 2 Tonne of drinking water - for those long remote camps. My question is where can one fill up with that much drinking water? Even by my low standards that would be a rude thing to do at a servo or campground. The tug will al...	Cloak	30	2831	03:59 PM Aug 26, 2014 by Cloak
	Dometic 3way fridge (Preview) Hi we have a new coronet van and a 3 way dometic fridge. The fridge works well on gas and 240 but when we stop and turn off the engine the fridge beeps and stops. is this normal?	Christeenj	5	1714	01:47 PM Aug 23, 2014 by Radar
	Switching between car & van battery (Preview) I have bought a van that doesn't have a battery in the van. 12 volt is from the car via an anderson plug. I want to install a battery in the van & be able to switch between car & van. I have been told the van-car switch in vans is a 240 volt two way light switch. Is this correct? If so will it handle the cur...	wasn_me	7	1638	10:59 AM Aug 21, 2014 by wasn_me
	House battery charging... (Preview) I believe that our house batteries are charged by the 120 watt solar panel through a 15 amp regulator, the vehicle through its alternator, and when connected to 240v power. There seems to be some sort of regulating and automatic switching device when going from 240 to house battery use. I believe that...	aussie_paul	15	1250	10:49 AM Aug 23, 2014 by Phil C
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