Techies' Corner

walwal · walwal

anyone having trouble with coromal hot water system three elements replaced in under 2 years wal

Bru · Bru

Thanks to all those who answered my quetion. We have a 80 channel unit being installed next weekend by a mechanic and I will pass on the tip about the cable. soon we are off and on the air thanks Again Bru

barina · barina

Does anyone watch catch up TV shows on an Android Tablet?

Bru · Bru

We are a couple of weeks away from being homeless and wandering nomads. We are putting in a CB radio to help us on our way But I know very little about it. What channels are best what protocls are out there, any advice will be greatly appreciated... thanks in advance Bruce & Jenny

Phil C · Phil C

As an ex electrician this has me boxed.. Hot day air con running sweet as pie and then the RCD in the van and on the park post trips. Got the post going again but the van went out for over 24 hrs the first time and 6 hours the second thank goodness for 2 big house batteries and a solar panel. The only guess I can pu...

oldtrack123 · oldtrack123

http://www.vision6.com.au/em/message/email/view?a=23788&id=973863

Johnty · Johnty

Could anyone please tell me do I need an "Amphbian". I am a complete novice and have been told I need one but what did everyone use before these came on the market. It seems to me that unless you are parking your van outside a residence for a period of time what other use would I need it for. Am I c...

Woolly · Woolly

Hi all, Think I nearly have my head around what I need for a very basic install. 1. 300w of Solar panels 2. Brackets to suit ( looking at using sikaflex to mount (less holes means less chances of leaks) 3. wiring 6mm minimum from panels to controller, 8mm between batteries 4. 30amp Solar regulator 5. 2 x 10...

EilsnAlby · EilsnAlby

It's only a problem on uneven ground when I have to use the levelling blocks, I use the Fiamma blocks. I have a trailer-mate jack with a base plate and have to use timber blocks to gain enough height to unhitch. I normally drive onto the blocks. The problem is when I've got enough height to disconnect, t...

Collo · Collo

Can anyone tell me the correct tow capacity of Mit. Triton GLX-R 4x4 diesel? Mit. site says 3000 kg....carsales.com says 2300 to 2700!! thanks. Collo.

Dunmowin · Dunmowin

Did not want to hijack hendo's thread on the general forum about van tyres, so have started a new one here in techies corner. Cupie asked: My Patrol runs on Cooper TIRES & the van on Dunlop TYRES. Do I have a compatibility problem? We are due to replace the tyres on our patrol, and are looking at Coope...

UPO · UPO

http://www.ryobi.com.au/Products/Generators/Inverters/RIG2000

hardynjools · hardynjools

We are newbies to Grey Nomads world,,, (and loving it already), but just need some feedback please. How far out each side, is acceptable, for our rear pole carrier tube. (Its like a storm water pipe.) Thanks a bunch, in advance for any feedback.

Delta18 · Delta18

Our new van has (first for us) a Tri-fold table. What is the conscientious, travel folded or extended? On the one short trip we have done so far we initially had it extended thinking that it has the support of the single leg on the floor. Problem was we found when we stopped for a cuppa that the table had pa...

BJAM · BJAM

Howdy, Im looking at buying a new vehicle to tow my poptop van (17ft, 960kg empty, mechanical brakes) and was hoping on any feedback , pros & cons on the following vehicle based on towing, comfort and fuel economy. Looking at 4x4 and diesel engine/auto Mazda BT50 Ford Ranger Nissan Navara Toyota...

oldbobsbus · oldbobsbus

I had a case today where someone changed the battery in his van.. He said he carefully made a list if every wire that went to each terminal and thought he put them back the same way.. He mistakenly put one of the wires that should have gone to the Neg terminal to the Pos terminal resulting in a wiring melt dow...

TAJ · TAJ

We could be heading to Brisbane for a week and wondering if any person knows about caravan sites in the area that is suitable IPSWICH etc mid of april suenray

copper1 · copper1

Righto you lot I have a small problem with the 12V electrics in the new van, when you watch TV and turn on the fan in the shower the TV cuts out any ideas?? Problem number two when using the taps with the 12V pump (free camping) the lights flicker?? any suggestions to look at will be appreciated.

Woolly · Woolly

We have decided that is is time to install the solar on the van & think it may be out of my abilities to do it professionally enough for my expectations, has anyone got any recommendations on a good trades person to purchase our system from & also install the system. We are on the Mid North Coast of...

Loopy Lou · Loopy Lou

Hi, Hubby and I are about to set off around Oz for the big trip. Both of us are complete techno phobes, I still use Windows XP and my mobile is an 8 year old Nokia! We would like some advice on the best value mobile plan, we want to be able to email and check stuff out on the internet as well as calling and texting...

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	truma hot water system (Preview) anyone having trouble with coromal hot water system three elements replaced in under 2 years wal	walwal	10	6181	09:09 AM Jan 11, 2015 by DMBM
	CB Radio plus (Preview) Thanks to all those who answered my quetion. We have a 80 channel unit being installed next weekend by a mechanic and I will pass on the tip about the cable. soon we are off and on the air thanks Again Bru	Bru	0	845	08:58 PM Feb 1, 2014 by Bru
	TV catch up on Android tablet (Preview) Does anyone watch catch up TV shows on an Android Tablet?	barina	10	750	02:55 PM Feb 1, 2014 by barina
	CB Radio (Preview) We are a couple of weeks away from being homeless and wandering nomads. We are putting in a CB radio to help us on our way But I know very little about it. What channels are best what protocls are out there, any advice will be greatly appreciated... thanks in advance Bruce & Jenny	Bru	5	1081	10:21 AM Feb 1, 2014 by Phil C
	Air Command Ibis Air Conditioner (Preview) As an ex electrician this has me boxed.. Hot day air con running sweet as pie and then the RCD in the van and on the park post trips. Got the post going again but the van went out for over 24 hrs the first time and 6 hours the second thank goodness for 2 big house batteries and a solar panel. The only guess I can pu...	Phil C	13	7844	09:46 AM Feb 10, 2014 by Phil C
	GAS Regs Portable 3way fridges (Preview) http://www.vision6.com.au/em/message/email/view?a=23788&id=973863	oldtrack123	4	776	08:25 AM Feb 8, 2014 by Mr B2
	Amphbian (Preview) Could anyone please tell me do I need an "Amphbian". I am a complete novice and have been told I need one but what did everyone use before these came on the market. It seems to me that unless you are parking your van outside a residence for a period of time what other use would I need it for. Am I c...	Johnty	15	1256	01:20 PM Feb 4, 2014 by oldtrack123
	More solar questions ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) Hi all, Think I nearly have my head around what I need for a very basic install. 1. 300w of Solar panels 2. Brackets to suit ( looking at using sikaflex to mount (less holes means less chances of leaks) 3. wiring 6mm minimum from panels to controller, 8mm between batteries 4. 30amp Solar regulator 5. 2 x 10...	Woolly	67	3459	12:12 PM May 10, 2014 by oldtrack123
	Unhitching problems - Scarey (Preview) It's only a problem on uneven ground when I have to use the levelling blocks, I use the Fiamma blocks. I have a trailer-mate jack with a base plate and have to use timber blocks to gain enough height to unhitch. I normally drive onto the blocks. The problem is when I've got enough height to disconnect, t...	EilsnAlby	9	2286	12:34 AM Feb 4, 2014 by PeterD
	Tow capacity of Mitshubitshi Triton (Preview) Can anyone tell me the correct tow capacity of Mit. Triton GLX-R 4x4 diesel? Mit. site says 3000 kg....carsales.com says 2300 to 2700!! thanks. Collo.	Collo	10	1937	12:21 AM May 5, 2014 by MaryJane
	Tyres for Tug and Tow (Preview) Did not want to hijack hendo's thread on the general forum about van tyres, so have started a new one here in techies corner. Cupie asked: My Patrol runs on Cooper TIRES & the van on Dunlop TYRES. Do I have a compatibility problem? We are due to replace the tyres on our patrol, and are looking at Coope...	Dunmowin	6	849	06:54 PM Feb 3, 2014 by patrolst
	Sorry - Another Generator question (Preview) http://www.ryobi.com.au/Products/Generators/Inverters/RIG2000	UPO	15	3649	08:23 AM Feb 2, 2014 by goldcoaster
	Does anyone turn off their gas hot water system, to prevent it constantly heating up when not needed, .... (Preview) We are newbies to Grey Nomads world,,, (and loving it already), but just need some feedback please. How far out each side, is acceptable, for our rear pole carrier tube. (Its like a storm water pipe.) Thanks a bunch, in advance for any feedback.	hardynjools	18	3405	03:58 PM Feb 8, 2014 by oldbobsbus
	Tri-fold Dining Table (Preview) Our new van has (first for us) a Tri-fold table. What is the conscientious, travel folded or extended? On the one short trip we have done so far we initially had it extended thinking that it has the support of the single leg on the floor. Problem was we found when we stopped for a cuppa that the table had pa...	Delta18	7	3638	01:03 PM Feb 2, 2014 by brian
	Towing Vehicle Options/Opinions (Preview) Howdy, Im looking at buying a new vehicle to tow my poptop van (17ft, 960kg empty, mechanical brakes) and was hoping on any feedback , pros & cons on the following vehicle based on towing, comfort and fuel economy. Looking at 4x4 and diesel engine/auto Mazda BT50 Ford Ranger Nissan Navara Toyota...	BJAM	11	1038	11:57 AM Mar 15, 2014 by normie
	Changing batteries in you van or motorhome.. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I had a case today where someone changed the battery in his van.. He said he carefully made a list if every wire that went to each terminal and thought he put them back the same way.. He mistakenly put one of the wires that should have gone to the Neg terminal to the Pos terminal resulting in a wiring melt dow...	oldbobsbus	30	1531	05:25 PM Feb 9, 2014 by oldbobsbus
	ipswich showground qld (Preview) We could be heading to Brisbane for a week and wondering if any person knows about caravan sites in the area that is suitable IPSWICH etc mid of april suenray	TAJ	6	2131	07:19 PM Jan 29, 2014 by TAJ
	12V help (Preview) Righto you lot I have a small problem with the 12V electrics in the new van, when you watch TV and turn on the fan in the shower the TV cuts out any ideas?? Problem number two when using the taps with the 12V pump (free camping) the lights flicker?? any suggestions to look at will be appreciated.	copper1	24	2066	06:29 PM Feb 1, 2014 by brian
	Recommendations for a Solar Installer (Preview) We have decided that is is time to install the solar on the van & think it may be out of my abilities to do it professionally enough for my expectations, has anyone got any recommendations on a good trades person to purchase our system from & also install the system. We are on the Mid North Coast of...	Woolly	2	578	04:06 PM Jan 27, 2014 by Bamboo
	Mobile Phone?? (Preview) Hi, Hubby and I are about to set off around Oz for the big trip. Both of us are complete techno phobes, I still use Windows XP and my mobile is an 8 year old Nokia! We would like some advice on the best value mobile plan, we want to be able to email and check stuff out on the internet as well as calling and texting...	Loopy Lou	18	1686	09:19 PM Feb 7, 2014 by Waterbags
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