Techies' Corner

Collo · Collo

Having just viewed the Jayco" Powering your van" clip on YouTube, they say to have your battery switch turned ON even when you are connected to the mains. Is that correct as I was under the impression that you only had batteries on when not using mains power. I don't want to overcharge the bat...

koalaboy · koalaboy

Hi can you tell me the advantages and disadvantages of a single axle and dual axle caravan both about 17foot thanks

Collo · Collo

We think our back window has a small leak as the ledge above our bed has a small pool of water when it rains. To fix this I tried to run a bead of silicon as per normal, but the bead was to big and messy so I removed it all. To solve, we had a syringe that we used for vetenairy purposes. Much smaller hole for the sil...

Don Pedro · Don Pedro

Hi, as a new member i'm not sure if this topic has been raised. I am considering a new van,which will be near my vehicles' (navara d22 2012 model) towing capabilities.I notice that the d40 has the same motor ,but a much higher torque ratio. Can my d22 be chipped to equal the d40?

bowsie1 · bowsie1

Gday all we have iphones 4s can anyone tell me which external antennas do work. I have been looking at reviews but none the wiser! Cheers bowsie

scooner · scooner

hi all i am going to fit 20lt fuel containers to the A frame of the van alongside the 9.5lt gas cylinders , question is plastic or steel ,i have seen a lot of different types any recommendations of what type might be best ,the van is not an off road van ,

alwon · alwon

I have an Aircommand Heron 2.2 air con in my Matilda motor home. Can anyone tell me what size portable generator I would require to allow me to operate this unit. Getting a lot of conflicting information from the generator market.

BTSV_Berni · BTSV_Berni

http://www.communications.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/223631/4_DBC1334_mySWITCH_ACCESSIBLE.pdf

kirraweebob · kirraweebob

Hi - I have just had a 2000W modified sine wave inverter fitted and while the power from that will happily run the Nespreso machine, a little ceramic heater etc, our LG microwave has refused. Now I NNEEEEDD to be able to heat the milk for my coffee fix and microwave is the quickest. Anyone know of a microwa...

keithintassie · keithintassie

G'day helpful folk, I'm having my first excursion into RV ownership and recently purchased a Mercedes Sprinter that has a Campervan/Motorhome conversion. The second battery (housed in the living area) seems very much undersized and of some non recent vintage (bit like me actually). I intend rep...

gooba53 · gooba53

Wanted to keep all that offered help with the seat problem informed. Well, there's nothing to inform you of!!! All our huffing and puffing has got us no where!! The issue hasn't attracted the attention of anyone that can make a difference. Thanks again for your interest and sympathetic ear! Wil...

poodles1950 · poodles1950

We have an inverter in our coaster - it was there when we bought the rig - but have no idea how it works? We have a solar panel and various cables for charging camera, tablet, laptop etc We also have a 12v TV which runs via the cigarette lighter. When bush camping, what would be the best way for us to set it all u...

goldcoaster · goldcoaster

Has anyone used or had this put on there caravan or motorhome roof. I have read up on this product but would like to hear from someone who has used it. Thanks.

Crackles · Crackles

Just a little query and the answer will probably be simple however can anyone tell me why when I fit LED lights to our rangehood and turn them on we lose ABC television. As soon as they are turned off ABC is back. The other situation is related probably but when I turn my laptop on we lose all the channel 7 sta...

digitalis49 · digitalis49

I am totally new to the caravanning world and ask why there are 2 cables with anderson plugs ending at the draw bar. There is a cable for the caravan lights and brakes and there are 2 separate cables each with an anderson plug. Caravan is to be towed by our 200 Series Landcruiser Sahara - in which there are 2...

native pepper · native pepper

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Ontos45 · Ontos45

Due to health reasons do not want to tow a caravan any more with its inherent problems, sway, jockey wheels etc. Have been reading up on 5th wheelers and their towing characteristics, all of which seem very good. I have noticed that there are some 5th wheel owners on Grey Nomads and would appreciate the...

rockylizard · rockylizard

oldtrack123 · oldtrack123

HI Extract from Qld GAS newsletter [Quote]Online shopping, gasfitters beware!A number of consumers have recently been caught out by buying gas-fuelled appliances from the internet without fully understanding the suitability of the appliance for its intended use. In a recent case, if not for t...

MOLLUSCAN · MOLLUSCAN

Hello everyone, At Easter we took our new van away for its first big run. It performed well but it is a bit messy hooking up the grey water to the waste pipe. We have separate outlet pipes for sink and shower and they are placed on either side of the wheel. We linked them together with short lengths of flexib...

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	Battery switch...On or Off? (Preview) Having just viewed the Jayco" Powering your van" clip on YouTube, they say to have your battery switch turned ON even when you are connected to the mains. Is that correct as I was under the impression that you only had batteries on when not using mains power. I don't want to overcharge the bat...	Collo	24	19677	12:25 AM May 26, 2014 by PeterD
	dual axle versus single axle (Preview) Hi can you tell me the advantages and disadvantages of a single axle and dual axle caravan both about 17foot thanks	koalaboy	15	12703	09:15 PM May 25, 2014 by Aus-Kiwi
	Hint for applying silicon sealer in tight areas. (Preview) We think our back window has a small leak as the ledge above our bed has a small pool of water when it rains. To fix this I tried to run a bead of silicon as per normal, but the bead was to big and messy so I removed it all. To solve, we had a syringe that we used for vetenairy purposes. Much smaller hole for the sil...	Collo	5	1025	04:47 PM May 25, 2014 by Motorhomer13
	navara power upgrade (Preview) Hi, as a new member i'm not sure if this topic has been raised. I am considering a new van,which will be near my vehicles' (navara d22 2012 model) towing capabilities.I notice that the d40 has the same motor ,but a much higher torque ratio. Can my d22 be chipped to equal the d40?	Don Pedro	5	3488	08:23 PM May 23, 2014 by KFT
	mobile phone antenna (Preview) Gday all we have iphones 4s can anyone tell me which external antennas do work. I have been looking at reviews but none the wiser! Cheers bowsie	bowsie1	8	1290	09:03 AM May 23, 2014 by bowsie1
	20lt fuel containers {diesel} (Preview) hi all i am going to fit 20lt fuel containers to the A frame of the van alongside the 9.5lt gas cylinders , question is plastic or steel ,i have seen a lot of different types any recommendations of what type might be best ,the van is not an off road van ,	scooner	6	975	09:36 PM May 22, 2014 by Legendts
	Portable Generators (Preview) I have an Aircommand Heron 2.2 air con in my Matilda motor home. Can anyone tell me what size portable generator I would require to allow me to operate this unit. Getting a lot of conflicting information from the generator market.	alwon	2	843	05:14 PM May 22, 2014 by KFT
	App for setting up antenna / DVB-T / VAST (Preview) http://www.communications.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/223631/4_DBC1334_mySWITCH_ACCESSIBLE.pdf	BTSV_Berni	8	841	07:52 AM May 22, 2014 by _wombat_
	Modified Sine Wave Inverter v Microwave (Preview) Hi - I have just had a 2000W modified sine wave inverter fitted and while the power from that will happily run the Nespreso machine, a little ceramic heater etc, our LG microwave has refused. Now I NNEEEEDD to be able to heat the milk for my coffee fix and microwave is the quickest. Anyone know of a microwa...	kirraweebob	9	1659	09:48 PM May 20, 2014 by oldtrack123
	Which battery ? (Preview) G'day helpful folk, I'm having my first excursion into RV ownership and recently purchased a Mercedes Sprinter that has a Campervan/Motorhome conversion. The second battery (housed in the living area) seems very much undersized and of some non recent vintage (bit like me actually). I intend rep...	keithintassie	23	5073	06:54 PM May 20, 2014 by SnowT
	Updated on Mazda BT 50 seat problem. (Preview) Wanted to keep all that offered help with the seat problem informed. Well, there's nothing to inform you of!!! All our huffing and puffing has got us no where!! The issue hasn't attracted the attention of anyone that can make a difference. Thanks again for your interest and sympathetic ear! Wil...	gooba53	8	3139	07:22 PM May 19, 2014 by Baz421
	Inverter - how to use? (Preview) We have an inverter in our coaster - it was there when we bought the rig - but have no idea how it works? We have a solar panel and various cables for charging camera, tablet, laptop etc We also have a 12v TV which runs via the cigarette lighter. When bush camping, what would be the best way for us to set it all u...	poodles1950	14	1276	11:39 AM May 19, 2014 by oldtrack123
	Liquid Roof EPDM (Preview) Has anyone used or had this put on there caravan or motorhome roof. I have read up on this product but would like to hear from someone who has used it. Thanks.	goldcoaster	3	1036	08:45 PM May 18, 2014 by woolman
	LED Light interference with TV reception (Preview) Just a little query and the answer will probably be simple however can anyone tell me why when I fit LED lights to our rangehood and turn them on we lose ABC television. As soon as they are turned off ABC is back. The other situation is related probably but when I turn my laptop on we lose all the channel 7 sta...	Crackles	11	7812	01:24 PM May 18, 2014 by Shappy
	Caravan has 2 Anderson cables - Why? (Preview) I am totally new to the caravanning world and ask why there are 2 cables with anderson plugs ending at the draw bar. There is a cable for the caravan lights and brakes and there are 2 separate cables each with an anderson plug. Caravan is to be towed by our 200 Series Landcruiser Sahara - in which there are 2...	digitalis49	20	6200	11:30 AM May 18, 2014 by KFT
	internet explorer problems (Preview) http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/internet-explorer-glitch-leaves-computers-vulnerable-hack...	native pepper	2	624	10:35 AM May 18, 2014 by rockylizard
	5th Wheelers/Gooseneck trailer towing (Preview) Due to health reasons do not want to tow a caravan any more with its inherent problems, sway, jockey wheels etc. Have been reading up on 5th wheelers and their towing characteristics, all of which seem very good. I have noticed that there are some 5th wheel owners on Grey Nomads and would appreciate the...	Ontos45	24	3783	05:54 AM May 18, 2014 by Bryan
	Something to ponder praps (Preview)	rockylizard	1	627	10:44 AM May 16, 2014 by Dougwe
	Gas hot water system approved to AS2658 2008 (closed) (Preview) HI Extract from Qld GAS newsletter [Quote]Online shopping, gasfitters beware!A number of consumers have recently been caught out by buying gas-fuelled appliances from the internet without fully understanding the suitability of the appliance for its intended use. In a recent case, if not for t...	oldtrack123	20	2100	09:13 AM May 16, 2014 by Webmaster
	Grey water outlets - our new van has two (Preview) Hello everyone, At Easter we took our new van away for its first big run. It performed well but it is a bit messy hooking up the grey water to the waste pipe. We have separate outlet pipes for sink and shower and they are placed on either side of the wheel. We linked them together with short lengths of flexib...	MOLLUSCAN	20	2032	08:27 AM May 16, 2014 by MOLLUSCAN
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