Techies' Corner

Grumpy Old Man · Grumpy Old Man

Hi all, Have a friend who is parking his caravan up & we aren't sure how to handle the deep cycle batteries. Should we disconnect everything or should we leave it all connected to the solar panels to keep full charge. There won't be any discharge from the batteries for many months. Cheers

Mr B2 · Mr B2

Well The Coach is up on the Ramps, Safely, I can work under it with ease, So I will install a new gas tank holder under there, The Gas Tank that was in it is Illegal here, so out it came, and I will replace it with Swap and Go Bottles, 5 of them in a row, The gas tank was 6 foot long and 18 inches in Diameter, 1800 X 4...

aussietraveller · aussietraveller

We have a 2005 model Jayco Heritage with a winguard aerial to which I added the winguard extension a couple of years ago, as we are going digital within the next week and we will be relaxing in the van beside the beach on the Central Coast will our current aerial work or will we need to go digital. If we need t...

SnowT · SnowT

Looking at what I need for the Motorhome.. I want to make sure that the house batteries are at full charge at all time's possible.. - I want to be able to charge the Batteries when I drive and also when I'm parked somewhere that has sun or Electricity.. My question is... Is a REDARC BCDC1240 the best way t...

Wirroff · Wirroff

We have a roll out awning cassette attached to the side of the MH and the problem we have is this; when trying to extract or detract the awning, the right hand side 'drops' and wont go back in or come out. It is about 20mm under where it should be to go back in properly. As a result, when operating it, I have to p...

Dreamcatcher · Dreamcatcher

I am a new member and I was wondering if any other member had any info on Led Spot/Driving lights especially the bar type

Mr Red · Mr Red

Hi Guys, Does any one know for sure if you can join caravan chains by rated links or d shackles in victoria. Mr Red.

Allenjj · Allenjj

Hi All, Only new to the forum, first post, so go easy on me. I have a spare Shurflo pump that I am thinking of using to pump water from creeks for showering and general washing. I am wondering what would be the best solution for keeping as much rubbish out of the inlet that is in the creek as possible. I seem to...

Wirroff · Wirroff

Ladies and Gents, does anyone have any top tips for keeping a GPS fixed to the windscreen??? We have a Garmin Nuvi (great GPS) and a Mercedes Sprinter MH. Can I keep the GPS fixed to the windscreen? Yes, but for only one minute before it falls off! I know the Garmin has a reputation for having a weak suctio...

Olley46 · Olley46

Well just had my 120series Prado tow bar replaced under Recall,they had to remove the old tow bar and check for cracks bends or whatever else,they allow 1 MM mine was 1.5 mm out of square, so it was replaced with a new one new bolts and washers, i gave them my old HR WDH bars brackets chains hitch head, and th...

KFT · KFT

Hi everyone, I am looking for a TPMS to fit to my tug and van and was wondering if anyone is using the one that is advertised on GN's thanks in advance frank

barina · barina

Does anyone know who would professionally install a solar panel to the roof of a MH Approx 3mts high. I will have the panel, just need to have it installed. Melbourne, Geelong, Ballarat, Dandenong areas.

miroku12g · miroku12g

Hi all, any help appreciated please, after a recent hail storm on the Sunshine coast my two roof hatch covers received damage & need replacing, all i need are the two perspex smoked covers only, i have tried three repair / spare parts places on the coast & it seems that all they want to do is suppl...

KFT · KFT

Hi everyone, I subscribe to a free service from the Australian government called "Stay Smart Online" it give regular updates on what the scammers are up to and what you can do to protect yourself when online. Recently a malware called cryptolocker has surfaced and it is very nasty. you can...

baute · baute

Hello all, I dont post much but read a lot. I am one of the silent ghost readers that just pop out on the occasion when I really need to know something. One day when I have some more grey nomading experience I will probably post more but for the moment Im still on L plates.So here goes: I am so confused and tr...

hako · hako

We've got one of the above ice-boxes which is deep blue in colour - 50 litre. We didn't think about the colour when we bought it but find that if left sitting in the sun it will get extremely hot on the outside. (still keeps the beer cold!!) I know you can buy white ones but this one works really good even in th...

robcer · robcer

Hi All I am about to fit a Fiamma awning to the side of our Volvo bus/motorhome. Is there a max height that the awning cassette can be fitted? Also, does the cassette have to be fitted in a vertical position? the bus side walls have a slight slope cheers Any help would be appreciated cheers Robin

Santa · Santa

Adobe accounts compromised. I received an email today from another forum I belong to advising me that Adobe have experienced a serious breach in security, have posted a copy below with the forum name removed. I have always felt uneasy with Adobe, they are constantly at you wanting to install updates...

Cloak · Cloak

Given that the 9Kg bottle re-fills are a ripoff can you mount a 45 Kg bottle on a van? I just paid $100 for a re-fill on the bottle here @ home - much more economical.

SnowT · SnowT

I plan to use 4 AGM's with a total weight of about 140kg.. would I be putting to much weight towards the back of the bus, or should I have them closer to the Rear Wheels..? So Tail of the bus..? close to the Rear Axle..? or between both axles..? Juergen

Sub Forum	Topics	Posts	Last Post
Solar Power The place to discuss all things solar	432	5919	02:01 PM May 9, 2024 by woolman
Safety Information and Recalls Learn about product/vehicle recall notices and general safety information	201	352	05:50 PM Apr 30, 2024 by Craig1
Weights and Measures A place to discuss all weighty issues such as GVM, TBM, GTM, ATM, GCM and other related topics	89	2539	09:59 AM May 4, 2024 by Peter_n_Margaret
Computers, phones and internet Raise issues with computers, phones and the internet	7	100	05:05 PM May 7, 2024 by Are We Lost

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	batteries (Preview) Hi all, Have a friend who is parking his caravan up & we aren't sure how to handle the deep cycle batteries. Should we disconnect everything or should we leave it all connected to the solar panels to keep full charge. There won't be any discharge from the batteries for many months. Cheers	Grumpy Old Man	14	1735	06:40 PM Dec 7, 2013 by 03_troopy
	Gas Tanks for my Rig, (Preview) Well The Coach is up on the Ramps, Safely, I can work under it with ease, So I will install a new gas tank holder under there, The Gas Tank that was in it is Illegal here, so out it came, and I will replace it with Swap and Go Bottles, 5 of them in a row, The gas tank was 6 foot long and 18 inches in Diameter, 1800 X 4...	Mr B2	28	1508	11:35 PM Dec 6, 2013 by Mr B2
	Digital TV Aerial (Preview) We have a 2005 model Jayco Heritage with a winguard aerial to which I added the winguard extension a couple of years ago, as we are going digital within the next week and we will be relaxing in the van beside the beach on the Central Coast will our current aerial work or will we need to go digital. If we need t...	aussietraveller	8	948	06:32 PM Nov 28, 2013 by 03_troopy
	Need a question answered.. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Looking at what I need for the Motorhome.. I want to make sure that the house batteries are at full charge at all time's possible.. - I want to be able to charge the Batteries when I drive and also when I'm parked somewhere that has sun or Electricity.. My question is... Is a REDARC BCDC1240 the best way t...	SnowT	53	3398	01:10 AM Dec 13, 2013 by SnowT
	Fiamma Awnings.....again! (Preview) We have a roll out awning cassette attached to the side of the MH and the problem we have is this; when trying to extract or detract the awning, the right hand side 'drops' and wont go back in or come out. It is about 20mm under where it should be to go back in properly. As a result, when operating it, I have to p...	Wirroff	2	725	02:36 PM Nov 27, 2013 by Wirroff
	LED Driving lights (Preview) I am a new member and I was wondering if any other member had any info on Led Spot/Driving lights especially the bar type	Dreamcatcher	4	1094	01:13 PM Nov 29, 2013 by Wombat 280
	Caravan Chains (Preview) Hi Guys, Does any one know for sure if you can join caravan chains by rated links or d shackles in victoria. Mr Red.	Mr Red	17	3236	05:00 PM Nov 24, 2018 by EkyLea
	Getting water from a creek (Preview) Hi All, Only new to the forum, first post, so go easy on me. I have a spare Shurflo pump that I am thinking of using to pump water from creeks for showering and general washing. I am wondering what would be the best solution for keeping as much rubbish out of the inlet that is in the creek as possible. I seem to...	Allenjj	17	2909	08:59 AM Dec 4, 2013 by Feral Errol
	Garmin GPS Nuvi (Preview) Ladies and Gents, does anyone have any top tips for keeping a GPS fixed to the windscreen??? We have a Garmin Nuvi (great GPS) and a Mercedes Sprinter MH. Can I keep the GPS fixed to the windscreen? Yes, but for only one minute before it falls off! I know the Garmin has a reputation for having a weak suctio...	Wirroff	21	1508	06:48 PM Nov 28, 2013 by _wombat_
	Toyota 120 series tow bar (Preview) Well just had my 120series Prado tow bar replaced under Recall,they had to remove the old tow bar and check for cracks bends or whatever else,they allow 1 MM mine was 1.5 mm out of square, so it was replaced with a new one new bolts and washers, i gave them my old HR WDH bars brackets chains hitch head, and th...	Olley46	1	1416	05:21 PM Nov 25, 2013 by WAssa41
	LMS technologies- Tyre Pressure Monitor. Anyone using one? (Preview) Hi everyone, I am looking for a TPMS to fit to my tug and van and was wondering if anyone is using the one that is advertised on GN's thanks in advance frank	KFT	8	1064	07:18 AM Nov 26, 2013 by beiffe
	Installing Solar panel (Preview) Does anyone know who would professionally install a solar panel to the roof of a MH Approx 3mts high. I will have the panel, just need to have it installed. Melbourne, Geelong, Ballarat, Dandenong areas.	barina	9	1257	11:57 AM Nov 30, 2013 by SnowT
	Van Hatches (Preview) Hi all, any help appreciated please, after a recent hail storm on the Sunshine coast my two roof hatch covers received damage & need replacing, all i need are the two perspex smoked covers only, i have tried three repair / spare parts places on the coast & it seems that all they want to do is suppl...	miroku12g	9	1538	02:37 AM Nov 26, 2013 by miroku12g
	Watch Out for CRYPTOLOCKER (Preview) Hi everyone, I subscribe to a free service from the Australian government called "Stay Smart Online" it give regular updates on what the scammers are up to and what you can do to protect yourself when online. Recently a malware called cryptolocker has surfaced and it is very nasty. you can...	KFT	3	821	05:22 AM Nov 24, 2013 by Plendo
	Help with a little power issue (Preview) Hello all, I dont post much but read a lot. I am one of the silent ghost readers that just pop out on the occasion when I really need to know something. One day when I have some more grey nomading experience I will probably post more but for the moment Im still on L plates.So here goes: I am so confused and tr...	baute	12	2941	11:02 PM Nov 24, 2013 by KFT
	Tecni-Ice cooler - change colour. (Preview) We've got one of the above ice-boxes which is deep blue in colour - 50 litre. We didn't think about the colour when we bought it but find that if left sitting in the sun it will get extremely hot on the outside. (still keeps the beer cold!!) I know you can buy white ones but this one works really good even in th...	hako	9	995	07:05 AM Nov 24, 2013 by hako
	Fiamma awnings (Preview) Hi All I am about to fit a Fiamma awning to the side of our Volvo bus/motorhome. Is there a max height that the awning cassette can be fitted? Also, does the cassette have to be fitted in a vertical position? the bus side walls have a slight slope cheers Any help would be appreciated cheers Robin	robcer	3	662	11:05 PM Nov 23, 2013 by robcer
	Adobe accounts compromised. (Preview) Adobe accounts compromised. I received an email today from another forum I belong to advising me that Adobe have experienced a serious breach in security, have posted a copy below with the forum name removed. I have always felt uneasy with Adobe, they are constantly at you wanting to install updates...	Santa	3	772	04:11 AM Nov 22, 2013 by D and D
	45 Kg gas bottle (Preview) Given that the 9Kg bottle re-fills are a ripoff can you mount a 45 Kg bottle on a van? I just paid $100 for a re-fill on the bottle here @ home - much more economical.	Cloak	20	6549	06:05 PM Nov 28, 2013 by oldbobsbus
	Location of the House Batteries.. (Preview) I plan to use 4 AGM's with a total weight of about 140kg.. would I be putting to much weight towards the back of the bus, or should I have them closer to the Rear Wheels..? So Tail of the bus..? close to the Rear Axle..? or between both axles..? Juergen	SnowT	5	587	03:01 AM Nov 22, 2013 by SnowT
«First < 1 … 272 273 274 275 276 … 342 > Last» \| Page of 342 sorted by