Techies' Corner

Vic41 · Vic41

I have read a bit on the web about the difference between these two and opinions seem to be divided as to which is best. Just wondered what the GN members (especially the "Spanners") think about the two mentioned. Daughter is looking at buying a car at the moment....Thanks.

Vanderee · Vanderee

Tires have a life span, but how do you know when it's time to replace.? Tear (horizontal) in the side wall of a Michelin 19.5 inch on motor home, plenty of tread looks like new, but 10 years old. The tires look ok besides a few fine hair cracks on the walls. I replaced the front tires with new ones, the tire ex...

Smithy · Smithy

Hi Follks i have a 80 series ihz looking at buying a caravan and i think i mite need to put new suspension on now i have old emus on they been on since 08 now wit hthe van its going to be 21ft some where near whats good old emu or dobersons or is there other recommendations. Cheers Chris

philip081958 · philip081958

hi dose anyone no how to go about getting truck gmv lowerd so can be driven on car licenes thanks

grae and deb · grae and deb

hi all our thetford toilet full light dosent work anymore any ideas ho to fix it , checked the fuse its ok , but have been told , not too shake it when we clean it and its empty withnew charge of chem in it thanks grae and deb

graham (chickenman) · graham (chickenman)

http://fuel-efficient-vehicles.org/energy-news/?p=1310

lyn-n-ken · lyn-n-ken

Hi guys just bought a bar size freezer to put in the annex but would rather have it in the van under the table do you think I would need to have an air vent put in behind it and do you reckon it would give if killer fumes, any info would be gratefully apprieciated. Its electric only. regards Lyn

valiant81 · valiant81

Hi every one; One of the problems with the satilight system is were to mount your dish while traveling. The attached photo will show you how I've mounted mine. I use a S/H Austar dish mounted this way and it has never moved or been a problem getting in to the front boot or even opening th...

Threadbare Bunny · Threadbare Bunny

Hi all.... I have a 2012 Grant Tourer van, fitted with an internal overload circuit. The only identifying writing on it is " Regis..JVL5... 240V..RCBO... N5257." If I am on 240 power supply, and switch on the reverse cycle heater ( IBIS Aircommand ) the overload throws out in about 30 seco...

rollingstone · rollingstone

hi everyone we are still sorting ourselves out before we travel and would like to know which antenna will pick up the free channels. we have a large bus so want something that is permanently mounted and either controlled from inside or left up when travelling. we will install ourselves. we have a ne...

doublejj · doublejj

Hi I have a 13 year old BA Falcon which has done 136,000 kms. When the caravan is attached (weighs 1600kg all up, tow ball weight 105kg) the car seems to bounce around a lot. Is it time to get new rear shock absorbers in the car? Cheers John

anita · anita

Hi all we are looking at buying a new caravan , we have come down two ...Nova....or....Concept ,would like to hear from anyone who has either of these vans ........good bad or other wise any tips about the vans .....we are hoping to take of in early 2015 for a few months ...... I like the Nova .... hubb...

chaslib · chaslib

Have copies across my post from general forum ... Hope some of you tech gurus can assist .... Can someone please help with clarification of weight. We are looking at a Talvor Hayman and it appears not much allowance for our personal stuff, water, fuel etc. we both have standard licenses ... I was told up...

Countrytech · Countrytech

I am having trouble with the fitted outside table, which is very stiff when moving up or down. I have tried the ususl wd40 and checked for obstructions, but nothing helps. It appears that to remove it is not an easy job, without causing damage to the flat plate fixed to the van. Can I try anything else?...

Trotsky · Trotsky

Have a problem with my inverter that I advised the vendors AGR Machinery (E bay) where told about straight away but due to circumstances (vehicle broke down) was inaccessible for 12 months. They now refuse to support the warranty even though the problem appears to be basically shoddy construction....

JohnR · JohnR

Need some help please. My gas fitter is finding it difficult to source a "union" join to enable the gas line to be connected to the gas heater unit.We are in Mildura and having great difficulty sourcing the 6/8ml union join locally. Thanks John

KevinC · KevinC

This could be interesting for those who like a technical problem. We have a 2013 Jayco 21.65 with independent suspension. Since we got it I've amused myself at rest stops by checking the temperatures of the brakes. The rear brakes are always about 100 (deg.C) but the fronts are nowhere near that. O...

SnowT · SnowT

As the heading say's.. I took the bus along with a group of people away for the Long Weekend.. We headed from Melbourne to the mountains of NSW to try to catch a trout or 2.. - As some of you know My Bus has a 24v/240v Lithium Powered system.. At the time of leaving the Batteries were at a SOC[State of Charge...

Technomad · Technomad

Get experienced opinion when buying a van pre 1985 or any van, for that matter. Suggest an electrician, familiar with double pole, inspect circuit. Folder with product specs and certificates for plumbing and electrical, good start. General cleanliness, care and a non musty scent is welcome. Ama...

Nomad1946 · Nomad1946

[spoiler] Wife and I are debating what we should be able to see on our "Tow Mirrors" when we are hitched to our van. She feels she needs to see the cars behind .... If so, how far back behind the 'van should we be able to see a following vehicle ... In single file .... ass...

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	Vehicle Automatic vs Constant Variable Transmission.... (Preview) I have read a bit on the web about the difference between these two and opinions seem to be divided as to which is best. Just wondered what the GN members (especially the "Spanners") think about the two mentioned. Daughter is looking at buying a car at the moment....Thanks.	Vic41	14	1005	09:48 PM Jun 19, 2014 by Vic41
	TIRES compound breaking down? (Preview) Tires have a life span, but how do you know when it's time to replace.? Tear (horizontal) in the side wall of a Michelin 19.5 inch on motor home, plenty of tread looks like new, but 10 years old. The tires look ok besides a few fine hair cracks on the walls. I replaced the front tires with new ones, the tire ex...	Vanderee	10	1250	07:49 PM Jun 20, 2014 by Legendts
	Supention (Preview) Hi Follks i have a 80 series ihz looking at buying a caravan and i think i mite need to put new suspension on now i have old emus on they been on since 08 now wit hthe van its going to be 21ft some where near whats good old emu or dobersons or is there other recommendations. Cheers Chris	Smithy	4	933	10:13 PM Jun 16, 2014 by Aus-Kiwi
	gmv (Preview) hi dose anyone no how to go about getting truck gmv lowerd so can be driven on car licenes thanks	philip081958	16	1202	12:00 AM Jun 17, 2014 by PeterD
	thetford toilet light (Preview) hi all our thetford toilet full light dosent work anymore any ideas ho to fix it , checked the fuse its ok , but have been told , not too shake it when we clean it and its empty withnew charge of chem in it thanks grae and deb	grae and deb	12	2412	05:03 PM Dec 29, 2014 by robo24
	Running a generator (closed) (Preview) http://fuel-efficient-vehicles.org/energy-news/?p=1310	graham (chickenman)	22	1999	01:18 PM Jun 16, 2014 by Webmaster
	putting freezer in van (Preview) Hi guys just bought a bar size freezer to put in the annex but would rather have it in the van under the table do you think I would need to have an air vent put in behind it and do you reckon it would give if killer fumes, any info would be gratefully apprieciated. Its electric only. regards Lyn	lyn-n-ken	2	703	10:21 PM Jun 14, 2014 by lyn-n-ken
	One way to mount you sat dish. (Preview) Hi every one; One of the problems with the satilight system is were to mount your dish while traveling. The attached photo will show you how I've mounted mine. I use a S/H Austar dish mounted this way and it has never moved or been a problem getting in to the front boot or even opening th...	valiant81	3	917	01:16 PM Jun 28, 2014 by _wombat_
	Electrical Overload Unit.. (Preview) Hi all.... I have a 2012 Grant Tourer van, fitted with an internal overload circuit. The only identifying writing on it is " Regis..JVL5... 240V..RCBO... N5257." If I am on 240 power supply, and switch on the reverse cycle heater ( IBIS Aircommand ) the overload throws out in about 30 seco...	Threadbare Bunny	11	1585	02:23 PM Jun 26, 2014 by oldtrack123
	Antenna for Topfield Box (Preview) hi everyone we are still sorting ourselves out before we travel and would like to know which antenna will pick up the free channels. we have a large bus so want something that is permanently mounted and either controlled from inside or left up when travelling. we will install ourselves. we have a ne...	rollingstone	6	751	10:06 PM Jun 16, 2014 by in transit
	Falcon shock absorbers (Preview) Hi I have a 13 year old BA Falcon which has done 136,000 kms. When the caravan is attached (weighs 1600kg all up, tow ball weight 105kg) the car seems to bounce around a lot. Is it time to get new rear shock absorbers in the car? Cheers John	doublejj	8	2764	04:47 PM Aug 26, 2014 by doublejj
	new van (Preview) Hi all we are looking at buying a new caravan , we have come down two ...Nova....or....Concept ,would like to hear from anyone who has either of these vans ........good bad or other wise any tips about the vans .....we are hoping to take of in early 2015 for a few months ...... I like the Nova .... hubb...	anita	7	915	08:56 PM Jun 25, 2014 by anita
	Motorhome GVM clarification .... (Preview) Have copies across my post from general forum ... Hope some of you tech gurus can assist .... Can someone please help with clarification of weight. We are looking at a Talvor Hayman and it appears not much allowance for our personal stuff, water, fuel etc. we both have standard licenses ... I was told up...	chaslib	11	4573	08:35 PM Jun 17, 2014 by Bas + Eve
	outside folding table (Preview) I am having trouble with the fitted outside table, which is very stiff when moving up or down. I have tried the ususl wd40 and checked for obstructions, but nothing helps. It appears that to remove it is not an easy job, without causing damage to the flat plate fixed to the van. Can I try anything else?...	Countrytech	10	1278	10:30 PM Jun 16, 2014 by Aus-Kiwi
	Wher can I get it? (Preview) Have a problem with my inverter that I advised the vendors AGR Machinery (E bay) where told about straight away but due to circumstances (vehicle broke down) was inaccessible for 12 months. They now refuse to support the warranty even though the problem appears to be basically shoddy construction....	Trotsky	4	1302	09:51 AM Jun 13, 2014 by Vanderee
	Truma E2400 Gas Heater (Preview) Need some help please. My gas fitter is finding it difficult to source a "union" join to enable the gas line to be connected to the gas heater unit.We are in Mildura and having great difficulty sourcing the 6/8ml union join locally. Thanks John	JohnR	4	1064	11:40 AM Jun 15, 2014 by grae and deb
	Brakes stay cold (Preview) This could be interesting for those who like a technical problem. We have a 2013 Jayco 21.65 with independent suspension. Since we got it I've amused myself at rest stops by checking the temperatures of the brakes. The rear brakes are always about 100 (deg.C) but the fronts are nowhere near that. O...	KevinC	22	2878	10:09 PM Jun 28, 2014 by Baz421
	The bus hit the Road.. (Preview) As the heading say's.. I took the bus along with a group of people away for the Long Weekend.. We headed from Melbourne to the mountains of NSW to try to catch a trout or 2.. - As some of you know My Bus has a 24v/240v Lithium Powered system.. At the time of leaving the Batteries were at a SOC[State of Charge...	SnowT	20	1887	06:47 PM Sep 8, 2014 by SnowT
	Points to help newbies choose a van. (Preview) Get experienced opinion when buying a van pre 1985 or any van, for that matter. Suggest an electrician, familiar with double pole, inspect circuit. Folder with product specs and certificates for plumbing and electrical, good start. General cleanliness, care and a non musty scent is welcome. Ama...	Technomad	0	510	07:17 AM Jun 10, 2014 by Technomad
	Towing Mirrors ... ?? Focusing?? (Preview) [spoiler] Wife and I are debating what we should be able to see on our "Tow Mirrors" when we are hitched to our van. She feels she needs to see the cars behind .... If so, how far back behind the 'van should we be able to see a following vehicle ... In single file .... ass...	Nomad1946	14	1303	06:09 PM Jun 23, 2014 by Phil C
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