Techies' Corner

2weis · 2weis

the change over tap on my van is getting very stiff to turn and i can sense a replacement becoming necessary i have noticed that the two hoses ( flexible braded style ) and the thread that connects the tap to the regulator shows no sign of gas tape is this normal and if so what is the sealing method used in a...

Cruising Cruze · Cruising Cruze

To all the guys that understand a bit of electronics We got a 32 " Aldi TV that uses 139KW a year when you use it 10 hrs a day Is it right to say that it uses around 40 watt a hr ?? Thanks John

Moonraker · Moonraker

I am interested in buying an aqua roll. Does anyone know if/where to buy in Australia. Van water storage is a big additional weight to drag around when free or low cost camping. Many vans can carry up to half a tonne of water which is weight I would prefer not to carry other than need the water. I usually car...

didi · didi

Hi. Im trying to do without gas in the van (all the time) and use it outside on camping grill instead. I was mighty rapt with phil crockarts eulogy on the induction cooker. As I dont cook much-( prefer salads, bread, cheese, wine..... beer)- mainly want it o boil kettle but 12v kettles tooooo slooow. So...

rollingstone · rollingstone

Hi to any large motorhome/bus owners who have built or changed the engine. We are looking to repower the rollingstone with a higher powered motor as we have a 160hp 6 cyl diesel which is very slow on the hills. we are looking at a Cummins engine and want to know if there are any regulations regarding cha...

mr glassies · mr glassies

for any cvan repairs on the sunshine coast my mechanic at landsborough i wouldnt go past hes a bit cheaper than alot of other shops cals a spade a spade but does the job rite can thoroughly recommend hes done heaps for me and another m8 call me for more info 0421865633 dibs

snap1946 · snap1946

hi all does any body use a tinny hitch to tow their tinny around if so how is it connected to the front of the boat cheers snap

Mobi Condo · Mobi Condo

We are having a look at Cost Effective Maintenances web site as we have only ever just replaced the engine oil and have never tried a flushing oil concentrate. We do get the car serviced for the major distance work, but just do the smaller 5000k, 10000k work ourselves. Has anyone any experience or knowl...

Bru · Bru

We are about to do a few hundred ks on rough road to Lawn Hill Qld. just in the old pajero we normally run at 35 and all I have read about rocky roads/tracks say we should drop down to about 25.. Any ideas out there in Greyland, greatly appreciated Bru

gregnshas · gregnshas

Hi all, I just prchased the Satlink WS-6908 digital sat finder, thinking it would come with step by step instructions ,but alas no way. As I'm a novice with the Vast sat system, was wondering if anyone has one of these and can offer easy instuctions. Any suggestion would be appreciated.

madcart · madcart

Hi All We have just looked at a Nova Vita 20' van can anyone please comment on them the after sales service etc. Look forward in hearing from you. Cheers Chris

Phil C · Phil C

I have removed the content of this post as it way too dangerous for non electricians. If you want any work done on your van... get a qualified A grade electrician to do it! Safe travels -- Edited by Phil C on Thursday 24th of July 2014 01:33:07 PM -- Edited by Phil C on Thursday 24th of July 2014 01:33:42 PM

Lomes · Lomes

Hi everyone Just like to hear if anyone has is using a Planar diesel heater I see them for sale on eBay for around the $700 mark

didi · didi

Hi Im just looking to get a campervan fitted out. Trouble is its a 2seater sprinter. I had hoped to put two seatbelts on the side facing lounge- making it carry 4 legally (professionally done of course). Does anyone have these??? Or how about installing 2 more seats (like a diner- with seatbelts). Has...

Mr Red · Mr Red

Hi Guys I am looking replacing my globes to leds what available and where did you buy from Ebay or local stores any additional information would be appreciated. John.

Herb · Herb

Hi All, i am seeking advise on suspension upgrade for my 23ft Traveller caravan. I am after upgrade for following reasons a. van is getting on in years and has leaf double eye springs (tandem), rather replace now than have fail. b. Van is low profile and i dont want to just do a axle under or rotate axle to g...

Nomad1946 · Nomad1946

hi everyone, My wife and I are having a "strong" debate about what the driver needs to see whilst towing a 'van. we have rear vision mirror extensions that enable us to see what's behind some distance back ..... She believes we need to be able to see what's BEHIND us .... one or two car lengt...

Bayonetmadness · Bayonetmadness

How do I search for an old topic instead of starting it again like solar,setec battery etc

Bayonetmadness · Bayonetmadness

My battery in Swan charged by a Setec. When I fit solar to charge that battery and a second battery what do I have to do or better to fit inverter and run a charger such as a Ctec. I have 150w solar and 2 100ah batteries

Vic41 · Vic41

Just a question to the learned sparkies on this section. My aged neighbours have some outside garden lighting which they think is off 240V, not 12V. The previous owner fitted or had fitted three light switches mounted on a plastic oblong switch box on an outside wall directly under an eaves overhan...

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	gas bottle change over tap (Preview) the change over tap on my van is getting very stiff to turn and i can sense a replacement becoming necessary i have noticed that the two hoses ( flexible braded style ) and the thread that connects the tap to the regulator shows no sign of gas tape is this normal and if so what is the sealing method used in a...	2weis	7	1023	08:34 AM Aug 2, 2014 by spida
	TV (Preview) To all the guys that understand a bit of electronics We got a 32 " Aldi TV that uses 139KW a year when you use it 10 hrs a day Is it right to say that it uses around 40 watt a hr ?? Thanks John	Cruising Cruze	6	908	10:42 PM Jul 29, 2014 by Cruising Cruze
	Aqua roll (Preview) I am interested in buying an aqua roll. Does anyone know if/where to buy in Australia. Van water storage is a big additional weight to drag around when free or low cost camping. Many vans can carry up to half a tonne of water which is weight I would prefer not to carry other than need the water. I usually car...	Moonraker	12	2693	05:13 PM Jul 27, 2014 by Moonraker
	Induction cooker- battery drainer? (Preview) Hi. Im trying to do without gas in the van (all the time) and use it outside on camping grill instead. I was mighty rapt with phil crockarts eulogy on the induction cooker. As I dont cook much-( prefer salads, bread, cheese, wine..... beer)- mainly want it o boil kettle but 12v kettles tooooo slooow. So...	didi	13	7825	06:44 PM Aug 8, 2014 by Phil C
	Bus Engine Conversion - Any Regulations in Queensland? (Preview) Hi to any large motorhome/bus owners who have built or changed the engine. We are looking to repower the rollingstone with a higher powered motor as we have a 160hp 6 cyl diesel which is very slow on the hills. we are looking at a Cummins engine and want to know if there are any regulations regarding cha...	rollingstone	5	938	09:30 PM Jul 30, 2014 by Aus-Kiwi
	van repairs (Preview) for any cvan repairs on the sunshine coast my mechanic at landsborough i wouldnt go past hes a bit cheaper than alot of other shops cals a spade a spade but does the job rite can thoroughly recommend hes done heaps for me and another m8 call me for more info 0421865633 dibs	mr glassies	1	676	08:17 PM Jul 24, 2014 by Cruising Cruze
	towing tinny (Preview) hi all does any body use a tinny hitch to tow their tinny around if so how is it connected to the front of the boat cheers snap	snap1946	0	1054	07:47 PM Jul 24, 2014 by snap1946
	Diesel donk flushing oil etc usage. (Preview) We are having a look at Cost Effective Maintenances web site as we have only ever just replaced the engine oil and have never tried a flushing oil concentrate. We do get the car serviced for the major distance work, but just do the smaller 5000k, 10000k work ourselves. Has anyone any experience or knowl...	Mobi Condo	8	1178	09:44 AM Jul 26, 2014 by Mobi Condo
	Tyre Pressure (Preview) We are about to do a few hundred ks on rough road to Lawn Hill Qld. just in the old pajero we normally run at 35 and all I have read about rocky roads/tracks say we should drop down to about 25.. Any ideas out there in Greyland, greatly appreciated Bru	Bru	6	1123	01:52 PM Aug 3, 2014 by Bru
	Satlink WS-6908 (Preview) Hi all, I just prchased the Satlink WS-6908 digital sat finder, thinking it would come with step by step instructions ,but alas no way. As I'm a novice with the Vast sat system, was wondering if anyone has one of these and can offer easy instuctions. Any suggestion would be appreciated.	gregnshas	2	830	06:10 PM Jul 24, 2014 by gregnshas
	Nova Caravans (Preview) Hi All We have just looked at a Nova Vita 20' van can anyone please comment on them the after sales service etc. Look forward in hearing from you. Cheers Chris	madcart	4	8523	01:13 PM Jul 25, 2014 by madcart
	AS3001 generator and Inverter (Preview) I have removed the content of this post as it way too dangerous for non electricians. If you want any work done on your van... get a qualified A grade electrician to do it! Safe travels -- Edited by Phil C on Thursday 24th of July 2014 01:33:07 PM -- Edited by Phil C on Thursday 24th of July 2014 01:33:42 PM	Phil C	7	1320	05:25 PM Jul 25, 2014 by oldtrack123
	Planar diesel heaters (Preview) Hi everyone Just like to hear if anyone has is using a Planar diesel heater I see them for sale on eBay for around the $700 mark	Lomes	4	2738	05:42 PM Apr 17, 2015 by aussie_paul
	SEATBELTS- HELP! (Preview) Hi Im just looking to get a campervan fitted out. Trouble is its a 2seater sprinter. I had hoped to put two seatbelts on the side facing lounge- making it carry 4 legally (professionally done of course). Does anyone have these??? Or how about installing 2 more seats (like a diner- with seatbelts). Has...	didi	9	1101	06:52 PM Jul 26, 2014 by Ole_Grizzly
	Replacement globes for avan camper (Preview) Hi Guys I am looking replacing my globes to leds what available and where did you buy from Ebay or local stores any additional information would be appreciated. John.	Mr Red	4	700	12:38 PM Jul 24, 2014 by Aus-Kiwi
	Suspension Upgrade (Preview) Hi All, i am seeking advise on suspension upgrade for my 23ft Traveller caravan. I am after upgrade for following reasons a. van is getting on in years and has leaf double eye springs (tandem), rather replace now than have fail. b. Van is low profile and i dont want to just do a axle under or rotate axle to g...	Herb	11	10148	02:36 PM Jan 26, 2017 by wenD
	Rear vision whilst towing (Preview) hi everyone, My wife and I are having a "strong" debate about what the driver needs to see whilst towing a 'van. we have rear vision mirror extensions that enable us to see what's behind some distance back ..... She believes we need to be able to see what's BEHIND us .... one or two car lengt...	Nomad1946	13	1347	01:13 AM Jul 24, 2014 by Moonraker
	Old topic (Preview) How do I search for an old topic instead of starting it again like solar,setec battery etc	Bayonetmadness	2	641	09:54 PM Jul 21, 2014 by jules47
	Setec ?? (Preview) My battery in Swan charged by a Setec. When I fit solar to charge that battery and a second battery what do I have to do or better to fit inverter and run a charger such as a Ctec. I have 150w solar and 2 100ah batteries	Bayonetmadness	3	613	09:06 PM Jul 21, 2014 by oldtrack123
	Outside Light Switches ???? (Preview) Just a question to the learned sparkies on this section. My aged neighbours have some outside garden lighting which they think is off 240V, not 12V. The previous owner fitted or had fitted three light switches mounted on a plastic oblong switch box on an outside wall directly under an eaves overhan...	Vic41	26	1173	10:30 PM Jul 31, 2014 by Vic41
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