Techies' Corner

doublejj · doublejj

Hi I have recently installed a rear view camera with a 7" monitor in the car. I took the power for the camera from the van's side lights as I tend to tow with them on and this seemed a reasonable concept. All works very well except that whenever I apply the brakes or use the traffic indicators the scree...

2foot6 · 2foot6

I'm due to replace the drinking water filter in the motor home at $60 -$80 just for the filter.Just wondering what other Rv'ers are using for filtered drinking water.I have been considering a two stage filter under sink unit for Rvs to replace the single stage unit.So ,what do you use ,are they necessa...

Dougwe · Dougwe

Howdy all, I have a Prado 4x4 with BFG All Terrain Tyres fitted running with 40psi all round and towing the den, 1000kg with 90kg on the tow ball, the tug fully loaded would probably have around 100kg approx in the back. I run with the 40psi when nothing in or on the back as well. I am aware of the lower pressu...

Baz421 · Baz421

Hi all we have a 12 volt ONLY (no gas) 2 door Vitrifigo DP150 fridge in the van, 7 years old, has always runs in relatively short bursts, ie cycles on for say 3-5 mins and stops. Has worked well, but last year in QLD it seemed to be cycling more (I say more as we have been in 42 deg days and 30 deg days with high hu...

MaryJane · MaryJane

I am reluctantly considering changing my tow. im liking the Ranger. My biggest question is... Why do Ford state servicing at 12months or $15,000 kms, when Toyota and Mazda state 6months or 10,000kms? would it be detrimental to have longer servicing periods for a diesel Motor? Thanks, MJ

koalaboy · koalaboy

Hi does any one on here tow with a v6 auto triton , if so what size and weight van do you tow and also what fuel economy thinks

scooner · scooner

hi all i am going to fit 20lt fuel containers to the A frame of the van alongside the 9.5lt gas cylinders , question is plastic or steel ,i have seen a lot of different types any recommendations of what type might be best ,the van is not an off road van ,

scooner · scooner

hi all i am going to fit 20lt fuel containers to the A frame of the van alongside the 9.5lt gas cylinders , question is plastic or steel ,i have seen a lot of different types any recommendations of what type might be best ,the van is not an off road van ,

gazolene · gazolene

I have just purchased an 40ltr engel fridge freezer for use in my Prado but want to use it when we go bush. Will a engel battery box supply this fridge satisfactory.

GaryKelly · GaryKelly

G'day smartie pants. We have a number of clever, technically minded GNs on this forum who may think there's potential in this idea for a safe indoor gas heater. My parents had a Wunderheat fireplace at home. It was an enclosed firebox set into a regular fireplace with a chimney. The heat of the firebox s...

MaryJane · MaryJane

And replaced it with a tri fold table and recliners? i ask, as I'm seeking max floor space (dogs). I've looked at more caravans than I can poke a stick at over 12 months. One contender is Jayco. Yes, I know the thoughts of some, but my current Jayco has served me well overall. being Jayco, they wont budge o...

Allan Marais · Allan Marais

We have just broken the above mentioned part and before we start repairing it, I thought I would put my problem out there. Anyone any ideas where this part can be purchaseD from. It's a nylon swivel mount at the back of the TV. It's part of a wall mounted bracket for a LCD TV. It allows you to adjust the scree...

jonno · jonno

Whilst away recently our fridge stopped working on 240v I thought, no probs switch to gas and change the element when we get home.Nah not that simple wouldn,t work on gas either(didn,t try 12 v) so it became a cupboard and we crammed our perrishables into our evacool portable for the remainder of t...

Vic41 · Vic41

Hi Folks, I know some of you will say get Andersen Plugs fitted which I may do, however about to head off on a short trip and no time to do this. The 12V ciggy type connection for the Evacool on the lead where it plugs into my 12V Aux battery (Narva ciggy type double socket fitted to top of battery case) doesn...

deverall11 · deverall11

Just saw a 2.2Kv generator at Aldi for $299.

Stefdogs · Stefdogs

Dear all, I will shortly be joining you - retiring on the 2nd of July We have just seen an off road Kokoda caravan - Battalion. Looks great and we are persuaded by the affordable price (otherwise it will have to be a second hand off road van). We know that they use contract manufacturers and they also use wo...

Stefdogs · Stefdogs

Hi guys, we are almost at the point of buying a caravan and joining you guys soon! Retiring on the 2nd July!! i am looking for opinions on which tyres we should put on our vehicle and caravan so that we can go on bitumen and also off road if we would like to. I realise there are compromises but don't want to get...

briche · briche

I have been asked about these panels. Just a question out there for any comments about them, good or bad. My friend is rebuilding a van and what's to use them but he is not sure if they are any good and neither am I. Your thoughts and comments would be greatly appreciated. briche

Don Pedro · Don Pedro

Hi, as a new member i'm not sure if this topic has been raised. I am considering a new van,which will be near my vehicles' (navara d22 2012 model) towing capabilities.I notice that the d40 has the same motor ,but a much higher torque ratio. Can my d22 be chipped to equal the d40?

jennyr · jennyr

has any body had problem with dometic 3 way fridge when on DC it is freezing contents when on settings around 3 -4 and sometimes goes the opposite way where the temp goes up to 10+ degrees. We have had 4 thermostats replaced since September but with the same result

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	Rear view camera flickers (Preview) Hi I have recently installed a rear view camera with a 7" monitor in the car. I took the power for the camera from the van's side lights as I tend to tow with them on and this seemed a reasonable concept. All works very well except that whenever I apply the brakes or use the traffic indicators the scree...	doublejj	4	1420	08:52 PM May 13, 2014 by doublejj
	Water Filters (Preview) I'm due to replace the drinking water filter in the motor home at $60 -$80 just for the filter.Just wondering what other Rv'ers are using for filtered drinking water.I have been considering a two stage filter under sink unit for Rvs to replace the single stage unit.So ,what do you use ,are they necessa...	2foot6	5	1201	06:08 PM Dec 29, 2014 by robo24
	4x4 TYRE PRESSURES (Preview) Howdy all, I have a Prado 4x4 with BFG All Terrain Tyres fitted running with 40psi all round and towing the den, 1000kg with 90kg on the tow ball, the tug fully loaded would probably have around 100kg approx in the back. I run with the 40psi when nothing in or on the back as well. I am aware of the lower pressu...	Dougwe	23	11701	06:13 PM Dec 29, 2014 by robo24
	PROBLEM WITH 12V VITRIFIGO FRIDGE - ANY ADVICE (Preview) Hi all we have a 12 volt ONLY (no gas) 2 door Vitrifigo DP150 fridge in the van, 7 years old, has always runs in relatively short bursts, ie cycles on for say 3-5 mins and stops. Has worked well, but last year in QLD it seemed to be cycling more (I say more as we have been in 42 deg days and 30 deg days with high hu...	Baz421	14	1022	09:52 AM Jun 23, 2014 by Cruising Cruze
	Ford Ranger diesel servicing (Preview) I am reluctantly considering changing my tow. im liking the Ranger. My biggest question is... Why do Ford state servicing at 12months or $15,000 kms, when Toyota and Mazda state 6months or 10,000kms? would it be detrimental to have longer servicing periods for a diesel Motor? Thanks, MJ	MaryJane	19	10499	04:40 PM Jun 1, 2014 by Aus-Kiwi
	V6 ML Triton (Preview) Hi does any one on here tow with a v6 auto triton , if so what size and weight van do you tow and also what fuel economy thinks	koalaboy	5	519	02:04 AM May 11, 2014 by Aus-Kiwi
	20lt fuel containers {diesel} (Preview) hi all i am going to fit 20lt fuel containers to the A frame of the van alongside the 9.5lt gas cylinders , question is plastic or steel ,i have seen a lot of different types any recommendations of what type might be best ,the van is not an off road van ,	scooner	6	917	09:36 PM May 22, 2014 by Legendts
	20lt fuel containers {diesel} (Preview) hi all i am going to fit 20lt fuel containers to the A frame of the van alongside the 9.5lt gas cylinders , question is plastic or steel ,i have seen a lot of different types any recommendations of what type might be best ,the van is not an off road van ,	scooner	12	2345	08:19 PM May 14, 2014 by Aus-Kiwi
	Engel fridge to engel battery box (Preview) I have just purchased an 40ltr engel fridge freezer for use in my Prado but want to use it when we go bush. Will a engel battery box supply this fridge satisfactory.	gazolene	6	2853	06:26 PM May 9, 2014 by moblet
	Gas heater for indoors/outdoors - thinking caps, please (Preview) G'day smartie pants. We have a number of clever, technically minded GNs on this forum who may think there's potential in this idea for a safe indoor gas heater. My parents had a Wunderheat fireplace at home. It was an enclosed firebox set into a regular fireplace with a chimney. The heat of the firebox s...	GaryKelly	22	1369	11:51 PM May 8, 2014 by Aus-Kiwi
	Has anyone taken out a standard club lounge? (Preview) And replaced it with a tri fold table and recliners? i ask, as I'm seeking max floor space (dogs). I've looked at more caravans than I can poke a stick at over 12 months. One contender is Jayco. Yes, I know the thoughts of some, but my current Jayco has served me well overall. being Jayco, they wont budge o...	MaryJane	22	2216	12:48 PM Jul 29, 2014 by aussie_paul
	Nylon universal mount for LCD tv. (Preview) We have just broken the above mentioned part and before we start repairing it, I thought I would put my problem out there. Anyone any ideas where this part can be purchaseD from. It's a nylon swivel mount at the back of the TV. It's part of a wall mounted bracket for a LCD TV. It allows you to adjust the scree...	Allan Marais	3	451	07:46 PM May 10, 2014 by Baz421
	Dometic 7401l 3 way fridge stopped working (Preview) Whilst away recently our fridge stopped working on 240v I thought, no probs switch to gas and change the element when we get home.Nah not that simple wouldn,t work on gas either(didn,t try 12 v) so it became a cupboard and we crammed our perrishables into our evacool portable for the remainder of t...	jonno	1	638	10:54 AM May 4, 2014 by oldbobsbus
	Evacool 30L 12V Battery Connection - Not a good connection... (Preview) Hi Folks, I know some of you will say get Andersen Plugs fitted which I may do, however about to head off on a short trip and no time to do this. The 12V ciggy type connection for the Evacool on the lead where it plugs into my 12V Aux battery (Narva ciggy type double socket fitted to top of battery case) doesn...	Vic41	15	1956	09:00 AM Apr 25, 2019 by ottg
	2.2 Kv generator (Preview) Just saw a 2.2Kv generator at Aldi for $299.	deverall11	5	1326	06:34 PM May 6, 2014 by 03_troopy
	Kokoda off road van (Preview) Dear all, I will shortly be joining you - retiring on the 2nd of July We have just seen an off road Kokoda caravan - Battalion. Looks great and we are persuaded by the affordable price (otherwise it will have to be a second hand off road van). We know that they use contract manufacturers and they also use wo...	Stefdogs	16	7620	04:09 PM Aug 6, 2014 by ozjohn
	Off road tyres (Preview) Hi guys, we are almost at the point of buying a caravan and joining you guys soon! Retiring on the 2nd July!! i am looking for opinions on which tyres we should put on our vehicle and caravan so that we can go on bitumen and also off road if we would like to. I realise there are compromises but don't want to get...	Stefdogs	7	880	09:33 AM May 5, 2014 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Flexible sola panels. (Preview) I have been asked about these panels. Just a question out there for any comments about them, good or bad. My friend is rebuilding a van and what's to use them but he is not sure if they are any good and neither am I. Your thoughts and comments would be greatly appreciated. briche	briche	6	3979	11:09 AM May 7, 2014 by pcm947
	navara power upgrade (Preview) Hi, as a new member i'm not sure if this topic has been raised. I am considering a new van,which will be near my vehicles' (navara d22 2012 model) towing capabilities.I notice that the d40 has the same motor ,but a much higher torque ratio. Can my d22 be chipped to equal the d40?	Don Pedro	5	3310	08:23 PM May 23, 2014 by KFT
	problem with dometic 3 way fridge (Preview) has any body had problem with dometic 3 way fridge when on DC it is freezing contents when on settings around 3 -4 and sometimes goes the opposite way where the temp goes up to 10+ degrees. We have had 4 thermostats replaced since September but with the same result	jennyr	3	920	06:51 AM May 4, 2014 by oldbobsbus
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