Techies' Corner

deverall11 · deverall11

Hello, This might sound like a silly question, but given that this is our first caravan and that the jerk who sold us the van was not very helpful, here goes. Bare in mind this is a new van, it has a Dometic toilet and cassette. When using the toilet with the 'flap' closed, invariably, we end up with liquid i...

SnowT · SnowT

Hey All. I said that I don't like to do Math's.. Well some time's it worth the trouble to do them.. the Premise.. - A battery bank to have an effective 240Ah @ 24v ------ Usable Capacity.. [100% usage.] over what ever time frame. Now I know that I'm going to get jumped on here.. But This is my topic and My Ma...

2ontimeout · 2ontimeout

Hello, my first post!!! Am in need of some help/advice in regards to a leaking Lemair washing machine! Not sure if it's just a leaking pipe or worse at present. It's tucked in a cupboard which appears to have been built round it after it was installed, handy! Think we can access it if we remove the thetfor...

grill n chill · grill n chill

There is always lots of talk about fuel costs. In another thread an interesting comment was made where he stated as a full timer on the road he averaged only $35.00 dollars a week on Fuel Cost. i was wondering what full timers average per year on fuel per week. Maybe it's not such an issue as it seems but ins...

Cruising Cruze · Cruising Cruze

who knows what are them 2 extra wires are the extra white and the grey on the other side Cheers John

oldtrack123 · oldtrack123

http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1054809

Plendo · Plendo

For maybe the fourth time in the last year there is a notice about a stolen caravan on the forum, so it certainly looks like something to be concerned about. For many years now there have been vehicle tracking services available in Australia, where they modify your vehicle and then if your vehicle is st...

Mr B2 · Mr B2

As I eventually want to go full Solar in my M/H, I thought I would start by using the Solar panels off my boat While they are not being used, Its 2 X 85 Watt Panels, 1200 X 530 mm And 2 X 50 Watt Panels, 930 X 500 270 Watts X 12 volt, That should keep the batterys charged, I made the frame so it takes one big and one s...

Cruising Cruze · Cruising Cruze

G'day All I would like to get some ins & out from members who using a Ford Ranger 2009 3ltr for towing ( 4x2 ) I don't need stories to get a Holden or other brand thanks John

MOLLUSCAN · MOLLUSCAN

Hello Grey Nomads, We have taken delivery of our new van and are attempting to fit a Hayman Reece Load distribution Hitch but there is a problem with installing the unit. We have a tool box and 2 gas bottles sitting on the drawbar and therefore unable to install the hitch such that the chains hang vertica...

hako · hako

Can any GN please tell me if the ratchet type mirrors are any good - the cheapies I have now attach to the standard mirror and are a waste of time so I'm wondering if I should get some of the ratchet style. Also is it best with a flat mirror or a convex one....I'm used to flat ones but open to comments. I'd love C...

Mr B2 · Mr B2

I a currently Installing the Solar Panels that came off my Boat onto my RV's roof, 2 X 85 Watts, and 2 X 50 Watts, They are sitting there doing nothing, untill my boat is repaired, So They can go on my RV in the meantime, Its been that long since I removed them from My boat, I have forgotten how they were wired u...

goldcoaster · goldcoaster

Im interested in anyone running diesel and gas. Could you give me the rundown on it please, only if you are actually using it in your tug or motorhome. Thanks

Hylda&Jon · Hylda&Jon

Not really a caravaning problem but I didn't know where else to ask. Are there any electrical orientated handymen/ladies out there who can help me repair the electrics on an elliptical walking machine? I have a chronic lung problem so under doctors advise I bought an elliptical walking machine but,...

Poppy sore eye · Poppy sore eye

I need some help and advice re solar, firstly let me say that I know NOTHING about this stuff so please be gentle with your replies. We have 1x 100 ahr house battery in the motor home, We have an Anderson plug at the rear which is directly connected to the battery, we have 1x 170w folding solar panel which I p...

SnowT · SnowT

Ok I'm going to post up a Picture and I want to see what result's everyone get's.. Ok Every Panel is the same.. 18v 11A.. The Panels are wired in 2 string's of 5 in Parallel- The red and Black Block's are the connection point's.. From them out to the Solar regulator.. Ok the Question is What Final Output...

SnowT · SnowT

How have people had solar Panels mounted to their Caravan's, Buses and Motor-home's. I have seen a few different method's.. - one of the methods is.. Mounts from Ebay - I'm wondering how this system works. IS it silicone d in place..? I have seen other mount's that People have done.. using Al angle..[...

villatranquilla · villatranquilla

need a new brake controller - does anyone know anything about the 'redarc'? Or should I stick with 'prodigy'?

2abreast · 2abreast

We have a shower base that is cracked and leaking. We have tried to epoxy the crack and it worked for a couple of months and now it is leaking again. Any quick fixes out there without having to pull the thing out or reinforce the support? It is in a Jayco Optimum motorhome. Thanks Maz

BRAGGABB · BRAGGABB

I have just seen a Navman My Escape 2 it is the next model up from my truck it is designed for large vehicles has anyone had any experience with it. You can put your length, weight etc in and it will only take you on the road that will take your Motorhome .

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Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	How to use the toilet in the van (Preview) Hello, This might sound like a silly question, but given that this is our first caravan and that the jerk who sold us the van was not very helpful, here goes. Bare in mind this is a new van, it has a Dometic toilet and cassette. When using the toilet with the 'flap' closed, invariably, we end up with liquid i...	deverall11	25	2625	07:02 PM Jan 2, 2014 by Wirroff
	Batteries and Math's. (Preview) Hey All. I said that I don't like to do Math's.. Well some time's it worth the trouble to do them.. the Premise.. - A battery bank to have an effective 240Ah @ 24v ------ Usable Capacity.. [100% usage.] over what ever time frame. Now I know that I'm going to get jumped on here.. But This is my topic and My Ma...	SnowT	22	1628	08:20 PM Jan 1, 2014 by SnowT
	Leaking Lemair Washing Machine! (Preview) Hello, my first post!!! Am in need of some help/advice in regards to a leaking Lemair washing machine! Not sure if it's just a leaking pipe or worse at present. It's tucked in a cupboard which appears to have been built round it after it was installed, handy! Think we can access it if we remove the thetfor...	2ontimeout	11	2305	03:00 PM Dec 28, 2013 by Two Strays
	Fuel costs Vs time (Preview) There is always lots of talk about fuel costs. In another thread an interesting comment was made where he stated as a full timer on the road he averaged only $35.00 dollars a week on Fuel Cost. i was wondering what full timers average per year on fuel per week. Maybe it's not such an issue as it seems but ins...	grill n chill	14	1285	07:38 PM Jan 4, 2014 by oldbobsbus
	7 pin flat+ 2????? (Preview) who knows what are them 2 extra wires are the extra white and the grey on the other side Cheers John	Cruising Cruze	11	5840	08:24 AM Dec 27, 2013 by D and D
	RECALL Reject shop power boards (Preview) http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1054809	oldtrack123	2	667	09:31 PM Dec 24, 2013 by oldtrack123
	RV Security Discussion (Preview) For maybe the fourth time in the last year there is a notice about a stolen caravan on the forum, so it certainly looks like something to be concerned about. For many years now there have been vehicle tracking services available in Australia, where they modify your vehicle and then if your vehicle is st...	Plendo	22	1765	08:15 PM Jan 25, 2014 by Plendo
	Solar Panel Mounting on my M/H. (Preview) As I eventually want to go full Solar in my M/H, I thought I would start by using the Solar panels off my boat While they are not being used, Its 2 X 85 Watt Panels, 1200 X 530 mm And 2 X 50 Watt Panels, 930 X 500 270 Watts X 12 volt, That should keep the batterys charged, I made the frame so it takes one big and one s...	Mr B2	2	588	09:36 PM Dec 22, 2013 by Mr B2
	Ford Ranger (Preview) G'day All I would like to get some ins & out from members who using a Ford Ranger 2009 3ltr for towing ( 4x2 ) I don't need stories to get a Holden or other brand thanks John	Cruising Cruze	11	2758	03:15 AM Dec 29, 2013 by Aus-Kiwi
	Fitting a Hayman Reece load distributing hitch (Preview) Hello Grey Nomads, We have taken delivery of our new van and are attempting to fit a Hayman Reece Load distribution Hitch but there is a problem with installing the unit. We have a tool box and 2 gas bottles sitting on the drawbar and therefore unable to install the hitch such that the chains hang vertica...	MOLLUSCAN	23	10513	10:13 PM Jan 6, 2014 by Baz421
	Ratchet type towing mirrors. (Preview) Can any GN please tell me if the ratchet type mirrors are any good - the cheapies I have now attach to the standard mirror and are a waste of time so I'm wondering if I should get some of the ratchet style. Also is it best with a flat mirror or a convex one....I'm used to flat ones but open to comments. I'd love C...	hako	21	2941	05:10 PM Jan 4, 2014 by hako
	Need help on wiring for solar panels, (Preview) I a currently Installing the Solar Panels that came off my Boat onto my RV's roof, 2 X 85 Watts, and 2 X 50 Watts, They are sitting there doing nothing, untill my boat is repaired, So They can go on my RV in the meantime, Its been that long since I removed them from My boat, I have forgotten how they were wired u...	Mr B2	21	1865	11:55 AM Jan 2, 2014 by Mr B2
	Diesel and Gas (Preview) Im interested in anyone running diesel and gas. Could you give me the rundown on it please, only if you are actually using it in your tug or motorhome. Thanks	goldcoaster	4	724	10:29 PM Dec 26, 2013 by snapper49
	Help with repair of a walking machine (Preview) Not really a caravaning problem but I didn't know where else to ask. Are there any electrical orientated handymen/ladies out there who can help me repair the electrics on an elliptical walking machine? I have a chronic lung problem so under doctors advise I bought an elliptical walking machine but,...	Hylda&Jon	8	784	11:22 PM Dec 19, 2013 by Aus-Kiwi
	Folding solar panels (Preview) I need some help and advice re solar, firstly let me say that I know NOTHING about this stuff so please be gentle with your replies. We have 1x 100 ahr house battery in the motor home, We have an Anderson plug at the rear which is directly connected to the battery, we have 1x 170w folding solar panel which I p...	Poppy sore eye	24	3450	08:01 AM Dec 24, 2013 by 03_troopy
	Solar configuaration's (Preview) Ok I'm going to post up a Picture and I want to see what result's everyone get's.. Ok Every Panel is the same.. 18v 11A.. The Panels are wired in 2 string's of 5 in Parallel- The red and Black Block's are the connection point's.. From them out to the Solar regulator.. Ok the Question is What Final Output...	SnowT	15	1057	06:31 PM Dec 17, 2013 by native pepper
	Solar Panel Mounts (Preview) How have people had solar Panels mounted to their Caravan's, Buses and Motor-home's. I have seen a few different method's.. - one of the methods is.. Mounts from Ebay - I'm wondering how this system works. IS it silicone d in place..? I have seen other mount's that People have done.. using Al angle..[...	SnowT	10	3015	09:28 AM Dec 23, 2013 by Ontos45
	redarc brake controllers (Preview) need a new brake controller - does anyone know anything about the 'redarc'? Or should I stick with 'prodigy'?	villatranquilla	16	2470	01:12 AM Dec 21, 2013 by PeterD
	Leaking shower floor (Preview) We have a shower base that is cracked and leaking. We have tried to epoxy the crack and it worked for a couple of months and now it is leaking again. Any quick fixes out there without having to pull the thing out or reinforce the support? It is in a Jayco Optimum motorhome. Thanks Maz	2abreast	11	3812	07:20 PM Apr 18, 2014 by Two Strays
	Navman (Preview) I have just seen a Navman My Escape 2 it is the next model up from my truck it is designed for large vehicles has anyone had any experience with it. You can put your length, weight etc in and it will only take you on the road that will take your Motorhome .	BRAGGABB	3	500	11:14 AM Dec 28, 2013 by BRAGGABB
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