Techies' Corner

Mr Red · Mr Red

Hi Fellow Grey Nomads, Has any one got or used a combined Amp/Volt Meter in one gauge so i can monitor my caravan battery. I am looking at one from a company called Bainbridge in Queensland. www.bainbridge.com.au. Thank you Mr Red.

SnowT · SnowT

I have been given an Oscilloscope, What interface do I need to be able to check the output of 240v power system's.. I want test a few inverters I have and a generator, I want to make sure that it's got a clean Sine wave and not any crappy.. So what do I need..? Juergen

nallingtoon · nallingtoon

i have now found and cured the problem with the poor water pressure in our sterling, have removed the check valve imediatly behind the inlet connection and replced it with a push fit connector therefore increasing the flow into the van part of the check valve is still working where the hose connects to...

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...

oldbobsbus · oldbobsbus

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/281216965556?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Dougwe · Dougwe

Just a quick question if I may that I hope gets a quick answer and no arguments please. I have one of the above Jump Starters and the question is, if it goes completely flat, like flat as a tack, will it charge back up to a good state OR put simply, will it be buggered??????? By the way, my jump starter is not in...

Woolly · Woolly

Hi all, We are currently looking at which fridge to put into our camper, and like the layout & size of the evakool bcd161. http://www.evakool.com.au/products?sprod=105 The larger underneath freezer area is what is really grabbing us. The price isn't a big factor, they are only about $100 l...

Gadge · Gadge

I hope some one can give advice as nothing forth coming from Toyota. i have a Coaster 1987 fitted with exhaust Brakes. On purchase they were not working. I have serviced and replaced. the actuator is working well with no leaks. There are no exhaust leaks before the unit. could some one tell me if the unit...

Thunderchild69 · Thunderchild69

Hi Guys and Girls, I humbly offer an experince to add to your knowledge base for anyone towing in extreme heat with these new "computer controlled everything" vehicles...... Just thought I'd relate a little hiccup that befell myself and my SWAMBO (She Who Absolutely Must Be Obeyed) yest...

first timer · first timer

Hi Guys I hope I'm in the right spot here. Does anyone know how to copy say a photo or a joke from the gn forum and then email it using a galaxy tab 2 ? I have not had the tablet for that long and am still finding my way around on it, so I hope someone out there can give me some hints. Thanking you all for your antici...

villatranquilla · villatranquilla

have had to replace the WDH due to bent bar and excessive wear. Most common reason for the this is not removing bars when backing up and/or chains not hanging vertical but on slight angle. I am guilty of both so have paid the price. Could not get the chains hanging absolutely vertical as the cross member...

bill12 · bill12

My GPS is starting to show its age(like me), and I thought off replacing it with a smart phone with a built in gps. Has anybody any experience with these things. I am looking at a 5 inch Agora phone from Kogan, but don,t want one where you have to go online to use the navigation apps.It would be nice to have it...

Woolly · Woolly

Hi all, just wondering if anyone has used oztrek from the Central Coast of NSW, to help with their fit outs. Have had a look at their website and it looks ok but was hoping someone may be to give them a good plug before I go ahead an contact them. Thanks Woolly

goldcoaster · goldcoaster

Hi, I,m trying to load Gps Co Ordinates into my Tom Tom 620. I type in 29.41.03 S 152. 56. 24 E Should be Grafton Showgrounds but its coming up a different location nowhere near Grafton. I got the co ordinates out of camps7 , they don't have a dot in between numbers , however Tom Tom does not have a spacebar ,n...

grae and deb · grae and deb

HI WONDERING WHAT SORT OF STONE DEFLECTORS EVERYONE USES LOOKED AT ROCK STOMPERS , ETC HAS ANYONE FITTED OR USED THE CLEAR , PERXPLEX TYPE MATERIAL OVER THE WINDOW OR WINDOWS ON THE REAR OF TUG , THERE IS A SHOP IN MELB SELLING THESE TYPE WITH SUCTION CAP OR STICK ON TAPE , CURIOUS THANKS GRAE AND DEB

bushfly · bushfly

Hi everyone. I'm an experienced caravaner and outback traveller but have been off the road 4 years. I have had 3 vans and a KK off road trailer. I thought I could work this out but it's got the better of me so ideas please. I have an 07 Supreme Territory, I have been over all the screens and hatches, vent...

Wirroff · Wirroff

Folks, not sure if there are any 'diesel experts' out there but this issue we have is this; Mercedes Sprinter MH with only 68,000kms on it (one private owner) and starting about two days ago, the glow plug light comes on AFTER I start the engine! It comes on after 2 seconds and stays lit for only about 30 se...

Marnie · Marnie

Pretty much confused here as whether a battery chainsaw is a good idea? We only really need a mini one - don't have room ( or want to carry the fuel etc) for a full blown chainsaw just to cut a bit of wood into nice chunks to fit into the campfire! We sometimes buy wood along the way as we travel - and then find th...

sarg · sarg

Can any of you talented GN tell me how to or what to use as a pole to attach my TV antenna to. I was thinking of an extension pole like a pool cleaning extension thingy and some brackets on side of van.........??? Many heads are better than mine, Thanks in advance........Sarg.

Two Strays · Two Strays

Hello All Can anyone inform me to what is the extent of wattage use for a CPAC machine operating via 12 volts. And how long would I expect to get running off 2x120 Ah batteries. Have one 130 watt solar panel on roof as a recharging medium, backed up by generator, if necessary. Happy Caravanning

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	Amp /Volt Meter (Preview) Hi Fellow Grey Nomads, Has any one got or used a combined Amp/Volt Meter in one gauge so i can monitor my caravan battery. I am looking at one from a company called Bainbridge in Queensland. www.bainbridge.com.au. Thank you Mr Red.	Mr Red	12	2851	01:40 PM Dec 20, 2013 by Mr Red
	Oscilloscope (Preview) I have been given an Oscilloscope, What interface do I need to be able to check the output of 240v power system's.. I want test a few inverters I have and a generator, I want to make sure that it's got a clean Sine wave and not any crappy.. So what do I need..? Juergen	SnowT	3	562	01:12 AM Dec 17, 2013 by PeterD
	poor water pressure in jayco sterlings (Preview) i have now found and cured the problem with the poor water pressure in our sterling, have removed the check valve imediatly behind the inlet connection and replced it with a push fit connector therefore increasing the flow into the van part of the check valve is still working where the hose connects to...	nallingtoon	0	649	08:10 PM Dec 13, 2013 by nallingtoon
	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	7378	01:24 PM May 18, 2014 by Shappy
	Advice 60 w 12v/240v fridge running in solar/batteries ( 1 2 ) (Preview) http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/281216965556?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649	oldbobsbus	31	4935	08:54 AM Dec 16, 2013 by mr glassies
	1900amp Jump Starter (Preview) Just a quick question if I may that I hope gets a quick answer and no arguments please. I have one of the above Jump Starters and the question is, if it goes completely flat, like flat as a tack, will it charge back up to a good state OR put simply, will it be buggered??????? By the way, my jump starter is not in...	Dougwe	8	1207	01:40 PM Dec 14, 2013 by hako
	Evakool fridge. (Preview) Hi all, We are currently looking at which fridge to put into our camper, and like the layout & size of the evakool bcd161. http://www.evakool.com.au/products?sprod=105 The larger underneath freezer area is what is really grabbing us. The price isn't a big factor, they are only about $100 l...	Woolly	5	1490	10:30 AM Jan 18, 2014 by Woolly
	Exhaust brakes Coaster 1987 (Preview) I hope some one can give advice as nothing forth coming from Toyota. i have a Coaster 1987 fitted with exhaust Brakes. On purchase they were not working. I have serviced and replaced. the actuator is working well with no leaks. There are no exhaust leaks before the unit. could some one tell me if the unit...	Gadge	22	5119	09:05 PM Dec 18, 2013 by Gadge
	Ford PX Ranger and Mazda BT50 (Preview) Hi Guys and Girls, I humbly offer an experince to add to your knowledge base for anyone towing in extreme heat with these new "computer controlled everything" vehicles...... Just thought I'd relate a little hiccup that befell myself and my SWAMBO (She Who Absolutely Must Be Obeyed) yest...	Thunderchild69	15	16800	02:34 PM Jan 30, 2017 by BARME1
	how to copy and email from gn forum with a tablet (Preview) Hi Guys I hope I'm in the right spot here. Does anyone know how to copy say a photo or a joke from the gn forum and then email it using a galaxy tab 2 ? I have not had the tablet for that long and am still finding my way around on it, so I hope someone out there can give me some hints. Thanking you all for your antici...	first timer	6	609	11:30 PM Dec 12, 2013 by The dog lady
	worn WDH (Preview) have had to replace the WDH due to bent bar and excessive wear. Most common reason for the this is not removing bars when backing up and/or chains not hanging vertical but on slight angle. I am guilty of both so have paid the price. Could not get the chains hanging absolutely vertical as the cross member...	villatranquilla	3	817	04:40 PM Dec 10, 2013 by Bunkerbob
	Smart phone as GPS (Preview) My GPS is starting to show its age(like me), and I thought off replacing it with a smart phone with a built in gps. Has anybody any experience with these things. I am looking at a 5 inch Agora phone from Kogan, but don,t want one where you have to go online to use the navigation apps.It would be nice to have it...	bill12	6	713	05:08 PM Dec 31, 2013 by Hydeeeho
	Oztrek for fit outs (Preview) Hi all, just wondering if anyone has used oztrek from the Central Coast of NSW, to help with their fit outs. Have had a look at their website and it looks ok but was hoping someone may be to give them a good plug before I go ahead an contact them. Thanks Woolly	Woolly	0	377	08:30 PM Dec 9, 2013 by Woolly
	GPS co ordinates into Tom Tom and POI's (Preview) Hi, I,m trying to load Gps Co Ordinates into my Tom Tom 620. I type in 29.41.03 S 152. 56. 24 E Should be Grafton Showgrounds but its coming up a different location nowhere near Grafton. I got the co ordinates out of camps7 , they don't have a dot in between numbers , however Tom Tom does not have a spacebar ,n...	goldcoaster	8	674	07:21 PM Dec 11, 2013 by 03_troopy
	STONE DEFLECTORS (Preview) HI WONDERING WHAT SORT OF STONE DEFLECTORS EVERYONE USES LOOKED AT ROCK STOMPERS , ETC HAS ANYONE FITTED OR USED THE CLEAR , PERXPLEX TYPE MATERIAL OVER THE WINDOW OR WINDOWS ON THE REAR OF TUG , THERE IS A SHOP IN MELB SELLING THESE TYPE WITH SUCTION CAP OR STICK ON TAPE , CURIOUS THANKS GRAE AND DEB	grae and deb	6	1114	12:53 AM Dec 9, 2013 by Jonathan
	bugs (Preview) Hi everyone. I'm an experienced caravaner and outback traveller but have been off the road 4 years. I have had 3 vans and a KK off road trailer. I thought I could work this out but it's got the better of me so ideas please. I have an 07 Supreme Territory, I have been over all the screens and hatches, vent...	bushfly	7	976	09:24 PM Dec 10, 2013 by Plendo
	Glow Plugs ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Folks, not sure if there are any 'diesel experts' out there but this issue we have is this; Mercedes Sprinter MH with only 68,000kms on it (one private owner) and starting about two days ago, the glow plug light comes on AFTER I start the engine! It comes on after 2 seconds and stays lit for only about 30 se...	Wirroff	31	3989	07:06 PM Jan 2, 2014 by Wirroff
	Battery chainsaws (Preview) Pretty much confused here as whether a battery chainsaw is a good idea? We only really need a mini one - don't have room ( or want to carry the fuel etc) for a full blown chainsaw just to cut a bit of wood into nice chunks to fit into the campfire! We sometimes buy wood along the way as we travel - and then find th...	Marnie	15	5490	09:26 AM Jan 16, 2014 by moblet
	TV Pole (Preview) Can any of you talented GN tell me how to or what to use as a pole to attach my TV antenna to. I was thinking of an extension pole like a pool cleaning extension thingy and some brackets on side of van.........??? Many heads are better than mine, Thanks in advance........Sarg.	sarg	8	1001	11:53 PM Dec 13, 2013 by Aus-Kiwi
	CPAC Machine 12/24 volt (Preview) Hello All Can anyone inform me to what is the extent of wattage use for a CPAC machine operating via 12 volts. And how long would I expect to get running off 2x120 Ah batteries. Have one 130 watt solar panel on roof as a recharging medium, backed up by generator, if necessary. Happy Caravanning	Two Strays	4	711	06:36 AM Dec 6, 2013 by sarg
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