Techies' Corner

Phil C · Phil C

Glad you asked I have been creating and following threads regarding electrical stuff in this forum for some time, I have made some boo boos and some good sense (at times), however I do not believe any techos have developed a list of current draw on our common mains operated gizmos. DISCLAIMER I have use...

Philw · Philw

Hi all. We have a Jayco motorhome with a surging water pump. Even with the tap opened fully it surges, the lights flicker as if it switching on and off. We have tried adjusting it but no luck. If I turn 2 taps on full it stops. Any ideas. Thanks Phil

JohnR · JohnR

Have some issues if someone could help with?? We have 2013 23' Jayco Outback with 2 x 120w solar panels. 100w battery with Drifter SETEC display monitor. When away from 240v power we are finding that with lights, TV, Gas Heater the system does not allow all to operate. If we have the heating on then we nee...

Bayonetmadness · Bayonetmadness

My Swan now has a second tank,what 12v pump is good for me,can I mount it under Jayco with a cover

isuzuswag · isuzuswag

Got this in this morning

snap1946 · snap1946

Madda, So is this correct?? As I went yesterday to the Dept of Transport with both the High Tensile bolt and the chain. And they said it was fine. More of an overkill if anything. YET... On a Facebook page yesterday afternoon< I was told that all chains have to be WELDED, Not Bolted??? So go figure... S...

Allany · Allany

I have just acquired a new second hand Concept caravan i have portable solar panels however i would like a roof mounted panel how have others mounted their panels and where on the roof? also how did you find getting the wiring to the front boot? allan

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

Finally the parts arrived at Jayco Ballarat to replace the rear right tail light moulding I damaged. More than 6 weeks to get Jayco spare parts is very strange as we are only 100km up the road from the factory. I had the van booked in on the Monday a little over a week ago. As we wanted to spend a night free cam...

frangipani · frangipani

Have been advised to by a generator to power the charging of tablet, phone and microwave, and run the aircon/heater,i also have a small 2kg washing machine, i'm so, info overload, do i buy the one that has the 15amp ponts or the 240 v??? I'm so confused. - HELP

earthbound55 · earthbound55

I've been looking at a few converted buses and a recent one that I quite like has it's water tanks on the roof. I hadn't seen this before on any motorhomes, and asked the owner about having the weight up so high and he seemed to think it wasn't an issue mentioning that so many buses had huge air conditioning...

Cruising Cruze · Cruising Cruze

http://www.narva.com.au/products/browse/wiring-diagrams

didi · didi

Hi everyone. Is someone trying to tell me something? I fell in love with an ex ambulance merc and bought her, but getting her stripped has proven a sticking point! I took her to Complete mechanics at Hoppers Crossing who said they could do it for $800. I made sure I said the electrics to be stripped too. bu...

oldtrack123 · oldtrack123

http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1061639

barina · barina

http://groupbuy.ebay.com.au/deal?itemId=191265510425

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...

oldtrack123 · oldtrack123

http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1061803

Bayonetmadness · Bayonetmadness

Have 2 12v agm 100ah batteries Do i run feed wires from solar reg to both or just the 1 They are set up parallel Also circuit breaker size and where to fit them. Solar is 150ah set

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

Had the van in for a routine fridge service and they removed the external vent grill , in do that they broke the retaining clip. Got it home and noted the grill wasn't sitting flush with the van wall checked it out and found a broken clip. No problem I'll dive into town and get a replacement NO No they don...

Pejay · Pejay

Hi, Our van is just over 6 months old and has a digital antenna, and we are finding that once you get out of major city areas that we struggle to get TV reception. Have bought a satellite dish, but that's an awful lot of hassle for 'one night stands'. Has anyone else had problems (?) with digital antennas ou...

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...

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	How much current do our appliances draw from the mains? (Preview) Glad you asked I have been creating and following threads regarding electrical stuff in this forum for some time, I have made some boo boos and some good sense (at times), however I do not believe any techos have developed a list of current draw on our common mains operated gizmos. DISCLAIMER I have use...	Phil C	17	1345	07:15 PM Aug 18, 2014 by SnowT
	Surging 12 volt water pump. (Preview) Hi all. We have a Jayco motorhome with a surging water pump. Even with the tap opened fully it surges, the lights flicker as if it switching on and off. We have tried adjusting it but no luck. If I turn 2 taps on full it stops. Any ideas. Thanks Phil	Philw	7	2650	06:18 PM Aug 18, 2014 by Philw
	12 Volt/Water Pump (Preview) Have some issues if someone could help with?? We have 2013 23' Jayco Outback with 2 x 120w solar panels. 100w battery with Drifter SETEC display monitor. When away from 240v power we are finding that with lights, TV, Gas Heater the system does not allow all to operate. If we have the heating on then we nee...	JohnR	10	2384	10:46 PM Aug 16, 2014 by Aus-Kiwi
	More on water pump (Preview) My Swan now has a second tank,what 12v pump is good for me,can I mount it under Jayco with a cover	Bayonetmadness	2	569	09:47 PM Aug 15, 2014 by Baz421
	Are Towing Shackles Now Regulated? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Got this in this morning	isuzuswag	51	16587	12:53 PM Aug 15, 2014 by elliemike
	so work this one out (Preview) Madda, So is this correct?? As I went yesterday to the Dept of Transport with both the High Tensile bolt and the chain. And they said it was fine. More of an overkill if anything. YET... On a Facebook page yesterday afternoon< I was told that all chains have to be WELDED, Not Bolted??? So go figure... S...	snap1946	4	1052	08:19 PM Aug 14, 2014 by Cruising Cruze
	Solar Panels (Preview) I have just acquired a new second hand Concept caravan i have portable solar panels however i would like a roof mounted panel how have others mounted their panels and where on the roof? also how did you find getting the wiring to the front boot? allan	Allany	1	785	07:46 PM Aug 13, 2014 by Treecrest14
	The experience keeps on expanding... (Preview) Finally the parts arrived at Jayco Ballarat to replace the rear right tail light moulding I damaged. More than 6 weeks to get Jayco spare parts is very strange as we are only 100km up the road from the factory. I had the van booked in on the Monday a little over a week ago. As we wanted to spend a night free cam...	aussie_paul	4	736	01:25 PM Aug 13, 2014 by aussie_paul
	which generator do i buy? (Preview) Have been advised to by a generator to power the charging of tablet, phone and microwave, and run the aircon/heater,i also have a small 2kg washing machine, i'm so, info overload, do i buy the one that has the 15amp ponts or the 240 v??? I'm so confused. - HELP	frangipani	20	1847	10:07 AM Aug 12, 2014 by frangipani
	Water tank on roof? (Preview) I've been looking at a few converted buses and a recent one that I quite like has it's water tanks on the roof. I hadn't seen this before on any motorhomes, and asked the owner about having the weight up so high and he seemed to think it wasn't an issue mentioning that so many buses had huge air conditioning...	earthbound55	15	1114	08:19 PM Aug 11, 2014 by Baz421
	Wiring-Diagrams (Preview) http://www.narva.com.au/products/browse/wiring-diagrams	Cruising Cruze	3	881	03:19 AM Aug 11, 2014 by johnno02
	Cant find reviews on May West Caravans- Hoppers Crossing (Preview) Hi everyone. Is someone trying to tell me something? I fell in love with an ex ambulance merc and bought her, but getting her stripped has proven a sticking point! I took her to Complete mechanics at Hoppers Crossing who said they could do it for $800. I made sure I said the electrics to be stripped too. bu...	didi	1	919	01:10 PM Aug 10, 2014 by SnowT
	Another generator recal (Preview) http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1061639	oldtrack123	7	1131	07:22 PM Aug 8, 2014 by TizTom
	CTEK MXS 3.6A Battery Charger (Preview) http://groupbuy.ebay.com.au/deal?itemId=191265510425	barina	9	1521	06:45 PM Aug 8, 2014 by ST391GQ
	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	7726	06:44 PM Aug 8, 2014 by Phil C
	Recall Super Cheap 4 outlet power board [EPOD} (Preview) http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1061803	oldtrack123	4	798	11:35 AM Aug 8, 2014 by Phil C
	Jayco solar (Preview) Have 2 12v agm 100ah batteries Do i run feed wires from solar reg to both or just the 1 They are set up parallel Also circuit breaker size and where to fit them. Solar is 150ah set	Bayonetmadness	3	1053	10:57 AM Aug 8, 2014 by Phil C
	In Wall Appliance Vent Securing (Preview) Had the van in for a routine fridge service and they removed the external vent grill , in do that they broke the retaining clip. Got it home and noted the grill wasn't sitting flush with the van wall checked it out and found a broken clip. No problem I'll dive into town and get a replacement NO No they don...	Wombat 280	3	688	09:42 PM Aug 7, 2014 by Mike C
	Digital TV Antennas (Preview) Hi, Our van is just over 6 months old and has a digital antenna, and we are finding that once you get out of major city areas that we struggle to get TV reception. Have bought a satellite dish, but that's an awful lot of hassle for 'one night stands'. Has anyone else had problems (?) with digital antennas ou...	Pejay	12	1559	05:48 PM Aug 7, 2014 by _wombat_
	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	7976	04:09 PM Aug 6, 2014 by ozjohn
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