Techies' Corner

Allan Marais · Allan Marais

Hi there to all the travellers Out there. We had the misfortune to have our caravan rear ended in Halls creek. We are returning to the Gold Coast and wish to gave the van repaired. Does anyone have any recommendations for a good repairer on the gold coast. Thanks

Papou · Papou

can someone please point me in the right direction of where to plug in the scangaige 2 to an LC200 series GXL Landcruiser.. Appreciated

in transit · in transit

Our gas cooktop has 1 large burner and 2 smaller ones. The larger one frequently burns with a yellow oxidising flame. This annoys the chief cook as soot accumulates on the bottom of the utensil being used. Either I didn't take enough notice in science class or I am too old to remember (probably both), bu...

Phil C · Phil C

What a trooper is our Bob, sent me 4 heavy duty cables for free. Thanks so much mate, one day I will buy you a beer. There are some REALLY nice people on this rock, Bob is one of them. Safe travels

johnq · johnq

Is there anything better than white spirits? There is a hardware shop product called, "Mötsenböcker's Lift Off® Silicone and Acrylic Caulk and Foam Sealant Remover". No idea what is in that one. Not using it on aluminium, just masonry to floor tile.

MaryJane · MaryJane

I'm looking to buy a 140w folding panel. They're really exe in local camping shops and I wonder if anyone can recommend a good supplier on the internet? Mytopia store on eBay have a good deal going, but I can't find any reviews. Thanks, MJ

Pondy · Pondy

Thinking of buying 120W portable solar panels. The only items we use in the Caravan running off the battery are. Radio, lights, pump and charge our phones at present We have 125amp hr gel battery with a new big ctek charger. Just starting to do a bit more free camping. Have a 2kva Honda generator as...

Collo · Collo

We have a 2006 Jayco. Have replaced the antenna with a Wineguard Freevision HV antenna and new Sphere 22.5" tv. Worked perfect at Halls Gap and Ballarat(home base) but last week at Echuca/Moama, we could't get ABC or SBS.(which we mostly watch). Booster was on, re tuned and tried antenna in va...

Papou · Papou

Any recomendations where to best fit this brake controler in the 200 series ?.

Sheba · Sheba

Found a Keyboard today, that I couldn't resist. [Op-shop of course.] It is only twelve and three quarter inches wide. The numbers don't work though. Letters are larger than normal. Can any-one tell me why some of the letters would have numbers on the front of the keys ? Cheers, Sheba.

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

To save me tracking wiring, does anyone know which pin in the 12 pin trailer plug runs the fridge when tug is running? Aussie Paul.

Bruce and Bev · Bruce and Bev

Ive got a new TEAC 24" tv mounted on to a factory fitted swivel arm. The dealer rep at hand-over said to take the TV off when travelling in case the arm broke or the TV dropped off. The TV cant drop off due to the "V" mounting of it on to the bracket, but wonder if the arm could break Sorry - d...

elliemike · elliemike

Just on our way from Perth to The Flinders Rages. At Eucla at the moment. I have a problem with our 3 way fridge running on gas and 12v nothing is cooling down. On 240v is OK. Any recomended service people in Ceduna for caravan fridges Regards Mike

MaryJane · MaryJane

Does anyone have one they recommend? Aldi had them recently but I missed the boat. It's just to transfer water to the tanks, rather than lifting and pouring. thanks, MJ

bill12 · bill12

I have an old freeway slide on which is coming to the end of its days, and besides being very heavy(840kgs), has a wood frame and isn,t really suited to the semi off road stuff that I do, so I am building a new one. Steel welded fram, fits my 8x4 tray , lower , simpler.Here's a few pics of the frame. Will post mo...

jetj · jetj

Do I need to have roof racks to attach a bag awning to my Hiace? The awning is from Aldi. Advice appreciated.

didi · didi

Hi Guys. Well I got my ex ambo sprinter a month ago, and had the shelves taken off. But the wires were left hanging down in drapes!!! Ive got a great guy whos going to convert the van for me beginning of december (Sigh why does EVERYTHING take so long?)- Craig at Aurora Conversions in Hallam, But the wiring...

jbrinks · jbrinks

Still looking at new vans and we have come across one in Melbourne we like but they make the chassis themselves. Any thoughts if this is good as most van builders seem to use G & S and a few other specialised chassis builders rather than making it themselves . I presume they have to build to engineere...

Baz421 · Baz421

Hi all I started this thread to see if anyone else is having trouble with the MY series GPS's. I recently returned one under warranty,,, long story,, but it just didn't work properly since new. After 3 tries and much correspondence I finally received a replacement,, good news and thanks Navman. Howev...

chaslib · chaslib

Can someone please advise on level of power required to run an aircon system in a motor home and need to know level of power required to run them in summer and winter - are they designed to operate on the gennie or the battery and top up during the day with the gennie/solar or what - may sound a bit basic, but...

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	Caravan panel repairs (Preview) Hi there to all the travellers Out there. We had the misfortune to have our caravan rear ended in Halls creek. We are returning to the Gold Coast and wish to gave the van repaired. Does anyone have any recommendations for a good repairer on the gold coast. Thanks	Allan Marais	4	1073	09:22 AM Sep 20, 2014 by WAssa41
	Scangauge 2 Lc200 (Preview) can someone please point me in the right direction of where to plug in the scangaige 2 to an LC200 series GXL Landcruiser.. Appreciated	Papou	4	1770	06:58 AM Sep 20, 2014 by Trevor law
	yellow gas flame (Preview) Our gas cooktop has 1 large burner and 2 smaller ones. The larger one frequently burns with a yellow oxidising flame. This annoys the chief cook as soot accumulates on the bottom of the utensil being used. Either I didn't take enough notice in science class or I am too old to remember (probably both), bu...	in transit	12	1668	07:23 PM Sep 19, 2014 by in transit
	Thanks oldbobsbus (Preview) What a trooper is our Bob, sent me 4 heavy duty cables for free. Thanks so much mate, one day I will buy you a beer. There are some REALLY nice people on this rock, Bob is one of them. Safe travels	Phil C	3	830	01:16 PM Sep 19, 2014 by Phil C
	Silicone calking removal (Preview) Is there anything better than white spirits? There is a hardware shop product called, "Mötsenböcker's Lift Off® Silicone and Acrylic Caulk and Foam Sealant Remover". No idea what is in that one. Not using it on aluminium, just masonry to floor tile.	johnq	11	1960	10:31 PM Sep 18, 2014 by Legendts
	Solar panel recommendation (Preview) I'm looking to buy a 140w folding panel. They're really exe in local camping shops and I wonder if anyone can recommend a good supplier on the internet? Mytopia store on eBay have a good deal going, but I can't find any reviews. Thanks, MJ	MaryJane	9	2525	08:24 PM Sep 18, 2014 by BasilBruhaha
	Newbie with Solar panels (Preview) Thinking of buying 120W portable solar panels. The only items we use in the Caravan running off the battery are. Radio, lights, pump and charge our phones at present We have 125amp hr gel battery with a new big ctek charger. Just starting to do a bit more free camping. Have a 2kva Honda generator as...	Pondy	4	1126	12:25 PM Sep 18, 2014 by Pondy
	tv reception drop out (Preview) We have a 2006 Jayco. Have replaced the antenna with a Wineguard Freevision HV antenna and new Sphere 22.5" tv. Worked perfect at Halls Gap and Ballarat(home base) but last week at Echuca/Moama, we could't get ABC or SBS.(which we mostly watch). Booster was on, re tuned and tried antenna in va...	Collo	9	1375	10:14 AM Sep 18, 2014 by Delta18
	Tekonsha P3 &LC 200 Series (Preview) Any recomendations where to best fit this brake controler in the 200 series ?.	Papou	1	848	09:51 PM Sep 17, 2014 by Legendts
	Small Keyboard. (Preview) Found a Keyboard today, that I couldn't resist. [Op-shop of course.] It is only twelve and three quarter inches wide. The numbers don't work though. Letters are larger than normal. Can any-one tell me why some of the letters would have numbers on the front of the keys ? Cheers, Sheba.	Sheba	11	1080	11:56 PM Sep 16, 2014 by PeterD
	To save me tracking wiring (Preview) To save me tracking wiring, does anyone know which pin in the 12 pin trailer plug runs the fridge when tug is running? Aussie Paul.	aussie_paul	22	1715	11:30 PM Sep 16, 2014 by PeterD
	Travelling with TV on swivel arm (Preview) Ive got a new TEAC 24" tv mounted on to a factory fitted swivel arm. The dealer rep at hand-over said to take the TV off when travelling in case the arm broke or the TV dropped off. The TV cant drop off due to the "V" mounting of it on to the bracket, but wonder if the arm could break Sorry - d...	Bruce and Bev	16	1555	11:25 PM Sep 16, 2014 by Dunmowin
	3 Way Refrigerator Serviceing Ceduna (Preview) Just on our way from Perth to The Flinders Rages. At Eucla at the moment. I have a problem with our 3 way fridge running on gas and 12v nothing is cooling down. On 240v is OK. Any recomended service people in Ceduna for caravan fridges Regards Mike	elliemike	9	1234	10:28 PM Sep 16, 2014 by Lozza1956
	Drill powered water pump (Preview) Does anyone have one they recommend? Aldi had them recently but I missed the boat. It's just to transfer water to the tanks, rather than lifting and pouring. thanks, MJ	MaryJane	19	8725	10:09 PM Sep 16, 2014 by MaryJane
	New slide on camper (Preview) I have an old freeway slide on which is coming to the end of its days, and besides being very heavy(840kgs), has a wood frame and isn,t really suited to the semi off road stuff that I do, so I am building a new one. Steel welded fram, fits my 8x4 tray , lower , simpler.Here's a few pics of the frame. Will post mo...	bill12	6	1124	03:01 PM Sep 16, 2014 by GaryKelly
	How do you attach a bag awning to a Hiace? (Preview) Do I need to have roof racks to attach a bag awning to my Hiace? The awning is from Aldi. Advice appreciated.	jetj	8	4293	09:28 AM Sep 16, 2014 by jetj
	Ex Ambulance wiring dilemma (Preview) Hi Guys. Well I got my ex ambo sprinter a month ago, and had the shelves taken off. But the wires were left hanging down in drapes!!! Ive got a great guy whos going to convert the van for me beginning of december (Sigh why does EVERYTHING take so long?)- Craig at Aurora Conversions in Hallam, But the wiring...	didi	10	2466	06:04 PM Sep 15, 2014 by 03_troopy
	Chassis built by caravan builders themselves (Preview) Still looking at new vans and we have come across one in Melbourne we like but they make the chassis themselves. Any thoughts if this is good as most van builders seem to use G & S and a few other specialised chassis builders rather than making it themselves . I presume they have to build to engineere...	jbrinks	3	1034	11:16 AM Sep 15, 2014 by Baz421
	NAVMAN MY SERIES GPS,,,,, ANYONE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THESE GPS'S (Preview) Hi all I started this thread to see if anyone else is having trouble with the MY series GPS's. I recently returned one under warranty,,, long story,, but it just didn't work properly since new. After 3 tries and much correspondence I finally received a replacement,, good news and thanks Navman. Howev...	Baz421	13	1722	10:44 AM Sep 15, 2014 by Baz421
	Power requirements to run air con in motorhome (Preview) Can someone please advise on level of power required to run an aircon system in a motor home and need to know level of power required to run them in summer and winter - are they designed to operate on the gennie or the battery and top up during the day with the gennie/solar or what - may sound a bit basic, but...	chaslib	4	972	10:29 AM Sep 15, 2014 by dragonfly1
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