Techies' Corner

Cupie · Cupie

I realize that this is a controversial subject & I watched with interest a TV session on 4WD Pro Tips last night. A representative from 360 Gearbox & Diffs (I think that was their business name) stated quite emphatically that you should not tow in 5th gear & went on to describe why. She als...

Phil C · Phil C

Im at a loss to discover the better canopy for my XL ranger. I have 2 grand to spend so budget is important. If anyone can suggest a provider or recommend a canopy for around that price, I would be most grateful. Thanks and happy travels.

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...

Deetric · Deetric

I have been search this and other forums to see if the fuel economy of one is how much better than the other. I realize there is a lot of variables but need to get some ideas. please help my troubled mind.

Moonraker · Moonraker

I have just purchased a 120 amp folding solar panel kit with regulator. I have found that the voltage from it is intermittent between and about 18 volts. I put a 12 volt light across the alligator clips and the light flashes on and off about twice a second. This is in sunlight of course. Can anyone advise...

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.

russhenn · russhenn

Hi all; Our 320lt alloy water tank has cracked and split for the last time, I'm getting sick of paying good money to have it spot wielded, then filling it up to find another leak. the tank measures 200cm long, 40cm wide, 40cm high and fits into the boot of our motorhome bus. So I've been looking at getting a...

TA · TA

Hi to all was wondering what if any guages i should install on my 3 ltr turbo diesel to help keep a eye on thing as we travel many thanks Tony

johnq · johnq

Not the tow vehicle, but an auto BMW E46 325i. Onto a quality in-dash combination GPS, camera, dvd, radio unit from o'seas. It is made for the vehicle and will replace the present radio/dvd. Questions for the knowledgeable techies: - what cameras for rear view and maybe front (doubtful if needed); -...

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...

Thunderchild69 · Thunderchild69

Good evening all. I was wondering if anyone had experience with these hubs, particularly what would be a reasonable interval for a full disassemble, bearing and cup clean and inspection, re-pack and reassemble? I have currently racked up about 30K on my hubs with regular re-greases at 10K interval...

philip081958 · philip081958

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

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?...

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

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...

graham (chickenman) · graham (chickenman)

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

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

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

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

Has anyone fitted this to their Winegard tv antenna? "Winegard Wingman Add on for existing winegard antenna" http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/121145713568?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649Aussie Paul. -- Edited by aussie_paul on Tuesday 27th of May...

Dougwe · Dougwe

Hi all, Strange subject for me to be talking about as only had petrol/gas cars. I have three 10lt Red plastic and two 10lt metal fuel containers that have had petrol in them. If I rince out and let dry can they be used to keep some diesel in or is it law thay have to be yellow containers. I will mark them diesel...

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Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Towing in 5th gear (Preview) I realize that this is a controversial subject & I watched with interest a TV session on 4WD Pro Tips last night. A representative from 360 Gearbox & Diffs (I think that was their business name) stated quite emphatically that you should not tow in 5th gear & went on to describe why. She als...	Cupie	19	3999	12:51 AM Jun 22, 2014 by Aus-Kiwi
	PX Ford Ranger XL dual cab canopy.. (Preview) Im at a loss to discover the better canopy for my XL ranger. I have 2 grand to spend so budget is important. If anyone can suggest a provider or recommend a canopy for around that price, I would be most grateful. Thanks and happy travels.	Phil C	6	1655	12:01 PM Jun 21, 2014 by Phil C
	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	1227	07:49 PM Jun 20, 2014 by Legendts
	4.2 litre diesel or v8 to tow 3500Kg 20ft van (Preview) I have been search this and other forums to see if the fuel economy of one is how much better than the other. I realize there is a lot of variables but need to get some ideas. please help my troubled mind.	Deetric	25	4877	06:53 AM Jun 20, 2014 by The Hats
	Portable solar panel kit intermittent (Preview) I have just purchased a 120 amp folding solar panel kit with regulator. I have found that the voltage from it is intermittent between and about 18 volts. I put a 12 volt light across the alligator clips and the light flashes on and off about twice a second. This is in sunlight of course. Can anyone advise...	Moonraker	11	1145	12:20 AM Jun 20, 2014 by Moonraker
	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	981	09:48 PM Jun 19, 2014 by Vic41
	Water Tank Bladder Water Tank Bladder (Preview) Hi all; Our 320lt alloy water tank has cracked and split for the last time, I'm getting sick of paying good money to have it spot wielded, then filling it up to find another leak. the tank measures 200cm long, 40cm wide, 40cm high and fits into the boot of our motorhome bus. So I've been looking at getting a...	russhenn	9	2870	08:08 PM Jun 19, 2014 by russhenn
	Guages (Preview) Hi to all was wondering what if any guages i should install on my 3 ltr turbo diesel to help keep a eye on thing as we travel many thanks Tony	TA	2	552	07:50 PM Jun 19, 2014 by PeterD
	What estimate to instal an in-dash combination GPS, camera dvd. (Preview) Not the tow vehicle, but an auto BMW E46 325i. Onto a quality in-dash combination GPS, camera, dvd, radio unit from o'seas. It is made for the vehicle and will replace the present radio/dvd. Questions for the knowledgeable techies: - what cameras for rear view and maybe front (doubtful if needed); -...	johnq	10	834	12:13 PM Jun 19, 2014 by johnq
	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	4427	08:35 PM Jun 17, 2014 by Bas + Eve
	Dexter Ezi-Lube wheel hubs (Preview) Good evening all. I was wondering if anyone had experience with these hubs, particularly what would be a reasonable interval for a full disassemble, bearing and cup clean and inspection, re-pack and reassemble? I have currently racked up about 30K on my hubs with regular re-greases at 10K interval...	Thunderchild69	5	816	10:42 AM Jun 17, 2014 by patrolst
	gmv (Preview) hi dose anyone no how to go about getting truck gmv lowerd so can be driven on car licenes thanks	philip081958	16	1174	12:00 AM Jun 17, 2014 by PeterD
	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	1248	10:30 PM Jun 16, 2014 by Aus-Kiwi
	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	905	10:13 PM Jun 16, 2014 by Aus-Kiwi
	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	722	10:06 PM Jun 16, 2014 by in transit
	Running a generator (closed) (Preview) http://fuel-efficient-vehicles.org/energy-news/?p=1310	graham (chickenman)	22	1940	01:18 PM Jun 16, 2014 by Webmaster
	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	1038	11:40 AM Jun 15, 2014 by grae and deb
	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	679	10:21 PM Jun 14, 2014 by lyn-n-ken
	Winegard Wingman Add on... (Preview) Has anyone fitted this to their Winegard tv antenna? "Winegard Wingman Add on for existing winegard antenna" http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/121145713568?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649Aussie Paul. -- Edited by aussie_paul on Tuesday 27th of May...	aussie_paul	16	1447	08:48 PM Jun 14, 2014 by Baggie
	DIESEL STORAGE (Preview) Hi all, Strange subject for me to be talking about as only had petrol/gas cars. I have three 10lt Red plastic and two 10lt metal fuel containers that have had petrol in them. If I rince out and let dry can they be used to keep some diesel in or is it law thay have to be yellow containers. I will mark them diesel...	Dougwe	18	1419	07:11 PM Jun 14, 2014 by _wombat_
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