Techies' Corner

Rob49 · Rob49

Hi All, I guess this is technical. I have a new Thetford 365, how long does the napisan solution last in the bottom tank if left unused? If I carried the Thetford around for 3-4 weeks unused would it still be okay or would I have to replace solution or add a bit more napisan? Thanks

Mr B2 · Mr B2

Hi all, This is a newly released 12 Volt MPPT Solar Controller, I am considering buying it, Not being an electrical whizz, To be Blunt, Its beyond my Capabilitys, I would like very much for the Electrical Guru's on here to have a Squizz at the technical side of it and see if it is any good, My other 30 Amp Co...

Davemate · Davemate

Has anybody had experience with the Pro Series WDH supplied by Camec. Thanks David.

Cruising Cruze · Cruising Cruze

This morning we went out to get the Honda 20i Genny after considering we decided to buy the local dealer to keep supporting local busines what would be a loss of 91 dollars to us As per phone conversation we done the deal over the phone this week including the 200 dollar special Honda Gift Pack But low and b...

johnnz · johnnz

It's now been a week and about 1000 kms since having the diesel pump diaphragm replaced. And what a difference, the engine now idles correctly and the difference in power especially going uphill is noticeable. So any Coaster owners experiencing similar engine issues, get that part replaced....

Rhoni · Rhoni

Hi, we have a 2001 Mercedes Sprinter and as it only has 1 overhead cupboard we are looking to purchase more. Does anybody know anywhere in Queensland that I could contact, I have googled it but to no avail.

bab600 · bab600

Hi all Just back from a 2 week break in the van and our Truma hot water decided to play up on elctricity only 14mths old it work perfectly last year for 20000klms and it decided to poop it self but it works fine on gas ANY thoughts ?? Regards Brian

gooba53 · gooba53

As we had so many offers of help with the computer problem just wanted to give you an update. Stuart used a mixture of all the help and has got to a stage where the computer is usable. Strangely we don't seem (at this stage) to have any data prior to 2009. somebody, but I can't remember who, said as windows do...

kiwijims · kiwijims

G'day All, Could anyone tell me where I can get replacement mirror glass for my extension mirrors ? Glass for This is type of mirror x 2 is what I require........ Thanks kiwijims

scottynbulldog · scottynbulldog

Has anyone had trouble with their GPS system in the 2013 BT50?

Davemate · Davemate

My tow vehicle is fitted with air bag suspension and the caravan we are buying will be fitted with Al-Ko ESC. Can members advise whether we will need a WDH as well. Many thanks David.

Mick Woolnough · Mick Woolnough

HI all. our waeco cr-140 is on the blink. showing 3 red flashes, googled it and it says the rotor is jammed . the pressure difference in the cooling system is too high (> 5 bar). turn fridge off for 10 mins and restart. tried that but still nothing. any help would be more then welcome. take care Mick

bowsie1 · bowsie1

Gday well we just got one installed from access antennas perth. Very professional job bit pricey but ive just come inside from playing with it.And its as simple as pushing one button And hey presto a total of 48 Secounds later it is all up and running. Of to the north of WA in 2 months time for a 4 month stint...

whitey2 · whitey2

Ok just wondering if you can use an electric blanket on solar power??? We have one for the van but haven't needed it as yet but seeing as we have a low in the mid 20's overnight going to cooler weather in the next couple of months might be hard to take! doubt we would need one but curious ...

Dougwe · Dougwe

I have a 1998 Toyota Prado auto gas/petrol V6 with a 12 month old Century 4x4 battery fitted (not duel system). I thought I had faulty battery as when in Tassie two weeks ago I had a flat battery 3 days in a row. It was ok all day after starting with a jumpstarter so I took to auto elec in Devonport. He tested it...

MaryJane · MaryJane

I am curious to know how much it cost people to set up with solar? I have a 3way fridge, always on gas free camping, will happily use a torch to save on lights and can go a good four days on 100amp battery,,using tv a little, no music and charging phone and ipad. But I would like some freedom, so...... I've be...

jimbo · jimbo

Is there such a thing as Water proof paint...Went to Bunnings today and they said Yes..But don't now about Leaks on Caravan or Coasters I 'm finding a couple more Leaks from the roof of my van and no Idea where it comes from And I need to know I figured to paint the whole roof of the Coaster........

thomas01 · thomas01

If I were to connect a 12V DC to 240V AC inverter to the van battery and plug the outgoing 240V ac into the vans AC input plug so that I could use the van's GPO's to run low wattage appliances such as phone and laptop chargers, am I creating a safety hazard. I realise the total wattage that can be used is subje...

GrahamnJacqui · GrahamnJacqui

Hi Left Coober Pedy this morning after 3 nights of absolutely no problems. Battery power was fine, used water during the trip meaning the pump used the battery no problem. Arrived at Marla Caravan Park, tried several of their power outlets, no power. Maintenance chap took a while to get to us, he virt...

Rodtrish · Rodtrish

G'day forumites, I have a little problem with one brake drum. I replaced the axles under my 012 jayco sterling the other day with straight ones with bigger bearings and in doing so had to have the drums replaced as well,we used existing backing plates,pads,magnets etc. all went well with three drums b...

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	Thetford porta-potti (Preview) Hi All, I guess this is technical. I have a new Thetford 365, how long does the napisan solution last in the bottom tank if left unused? If I carried the Thetford around for 3-4 weeks unused would it still be okay or would I have to replace solution or add a bit more napisan? Thanks	Rob49	9	1623	11:35 AM Mar 9, 2014 by Delta18
	Electrical Advice Needed, (Preview) Hi all, This is a newly released 12 Volt MPPT Solar Controller, I am considering buying it, Not being an electrical whizz, To be Blunt, Its beyond my Capabilitys, I would like very much for the Electrical Guru's on here to have a Squizz at the technical side of it and see if it is any good, My other 30 Amp Co...	Mr B2	14	1370	07:14 PM Mar 10, 2014 by Mr B2
	Pro Series WDH. (Preview) Has anybody had experience with the Pro Series WDH supplied by Camec. Thanks David.	Davemate	1	797	01:02 PM Mar 1, 2014 by PeterD
	Generator (Preview) This morning we went out to get the Honda 20i Genny after considering we decided to buy the local dealer to keep supporting local busines what would be a loss of 91 dollars to us As per phone conversation we done the deal over the phone this week including the 200 dollar special Honda Gift Pack But low and b...	Cruising Cruze	13	2052	11:30 PM Mar 3, 2014 by Bunkerbob
	Coaster owners (Preview) It's now been a week and about 1000 kms since having the diesel pump diaphragm replaced. And what a difference, the engine now idles correctly and the difference in power especially going uphill is noticeable. So any Coaster owners experiencing similar engine issues, get that part replaced....	johnnz	2	793	02:44 PM Mar 1, 2014 by kiwijims
	Overhead cupboards for Mercedes sprinter. (Preview) Hi, we have a 2001 Mercedes Sprinter and as it only has 1 overhead cupboard we are looking to purchase more. Does anybody know anywhere in Queensland that I could contact, I have googled it but to no avail.	Rhoni	3	1096	11:26 AM Feb 25, 2014 by Rhoni
	Gas /Electric Hot water (Preview) Hi all Just back from a 2 week break in the van and our Truma hot water decided to play up on elctricity only 14mths old it work perfectly last year for 20000klms and it decided to poop it self but it works fine on gas ANY thoughts ?? Regards Brian	bab600	13	1243	11:35 AM Feb 28, 2014 by deverall11
	FYI update on computer problem (Preview) As we had so many offers of help with the computer problem just wanted to give you an update. Stuart used a mixture of all the help and has got to a stage where the computer is usable. Strangely we don't seem (at this stage) to have any data prior to 2009. somebody, but I can't remember who, said as windows do...	gooba53	9	1027	08:54 AM Mar 21, 2014 by _wombat_
	extension mirror replacement (Preview) G'day All, Could anyone tell me where I can get replacement mirror glass for my extension mirrors ? Glass for This is type of mirror x 2 is what I require........ Thanks kiwijims	kiwijims	6	918	09:51 AM Feb 28, 2014 by Cupie
	Mazda BT50 GPS (Preview) Has anyone had trouble with their GPS system in the 2013 BT50?	scottynbulldog	7	4838	09:51 AM Feb 24, 2014 by Cupie
	WDH or not. (Preview) My tow vehicle is fitted with air bag suspension and the caravan we are buying will be fitted with Al-Ko ESC. Can members advise whether we will need a WDH as well. Many thanks David.	Davemate	20	5357	09:26 PM Feb 27, 2014 by Plendo
	Waeco probs (Preview) HI all. our waeco cr-140 is on the blink. showing 3 red flashes, googled it and it says the rotor is jammed . the pressure difference in the cooling system is too high (> 5 bar). turn fridge off for 10 mins and restart. tried that but still nothing. any help would be more then welcome. take care Mick	Mick Woolnough	4	1516	10:02 AM Mar 1, 2014 by Cruising Cruze
	Automatic Sattelitte Dish (Preview) Gday well we just got one installed from access antennas perth. Very professional job bit pricey but ive just come inside from playing with it.And its as simple as pushing one button And hey presto a total of 48 Secounds later it is all up and running. Of to the north of WA in 2 months time for a 4 month stint...	bowsie1	15	6230	08:55 AM Feb 26, 2014 by _wombat_
	Electric Blanket (Preview) Ok just wondering if you can use an electric blanket on solar power??? We have one for the van but haven't needed it as yet but seeing as we have a low in the mid 20's overnight going to cooler weather in the next couple of months might be hard to take! doubt we would need one but curious ...	whitey2	19	5002	09:02 PM Feb 23, 2014 by whitey2
	Prado start problem (Preview) I have a 1998 Toyota Prado auto gas/petrol V6 with a 12 month old Century 4x4 battery fitted (not duel system). I thought I had faulty battery as when in Tassie two weeks ago I had a flat battery 3 days in a row. It was ok all day after starting with a jumpstarter so I took to auto elec in Devonport. He tested it...	Dougwe	25	8650	03:44 PM Jan 12, 2025 by Possum3
	Cost of solar panel set up (Preview) I am curious to know how much it cost people to set up with solar? I have a 3way fridge, always on gas free camping, will happily use a torch to save on lights and can go a good four days on 100amp battery,,using tv a little, no music and charging phone and ipad. But I would like some freedom, so...... I've be...	MaryJane	15	2811	08:00 AM Mar 10, 2014 by beiffe
	water Proof paint (Preview) Is there such a thing as Water proof paint...Went to Bunnings today and they said Yes..But don't now about Leaks on Caravan or Coasters I 'm finding a couple more Leaks from the roof of my van and no Idea where it comes from And I need to know I figured to paint the whole roof of the Coaster........	jimbo	13	5395	06:14 PM Feb 21, 2014 by jimbo
	Safety of Portable Inverters (Preview) If I were to connect a 12V DC to 240V AC inverter to the van battery and plug the outgoing 240V ac into the vans AC input plug so that I could use the van's GPO's to run low wattage appliances such as phone and laptop chargers, am I creating a safety hazard. I realise the total wattage that can be used is subje...	thomas01	12	2553	08:48 PM Mar 2, 2014 by oldtrack123
	no battery power to van (Preview) Hi Left Coober Pedy this morning after 3 nights of absolutely no problems. Battery power was fine, used water during the trip meaning the pump used the battery no problem. Arrived at Marla Caravan Park, tried several of their power outlets, no power. Maintenance chap took a while to get to us, he virt...	GrahamnJacqui	9	1438	06:54 PM Feb 21, 2014 by KFT
	Brake drum hot (Preview) G'day forumites, I have a little problem with one brake drum. I replaced the axles under my 012 jayco sterling the other day with straight ones with bigger bearings and in doing so had to have the drums replaced as well,we used existing backing plates,pads,magnets etc. all went well with three drums b...	Rodtrish	10	962	03:52 PM Feb 20, 2014 by deverall11
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