Techies' Corner

aussietraveller · aussietraveller

Looking for some advice we are looking to take out out current dining setup and installing two lounge style chairs and a trifold table into our Jayco Heritage van see avatar for van picture. The chairs we have seen to date have been too wide to fit into the area available and captains chairs don't recli...

NeilandRaine · NeilandRaine

This subject has probably been covered before seeing as the law was changed sometime ago, never the less I just found out about it today. The law in NSW says you have to have a breakaway monitor in the cabin of your tug. I have a tekonsha breakaway switch but having trouble finding a monitor for it. Q 1. Any...

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...

gooba53 · gooba53

Our home computer has just asked us for our windows password. This hasn't happened for years and we don't know the password. it is the first screen that comes up when we turn the computer on. It just started happening yesterday. Used every password we can think of. Will we have to take it to a technician,...

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.

Mr Red · Mr Red

Hi Guys, I am after opinion,s of any one using either Hema 6 or Vms Touring gps i am trying to get a unbiased report. Mr Red.

2foot6 · 2foot6

4WD & Outdoor Supacentre Pty LtdThe Boss 2KVA Inverter GeneratorPRA number: 2014/13981 Date published: 11th February 2014Product informationProduct descriptionInverter GeneratorIdentifying featuresIdentifying no: YF 2000iWhat are the defects?The plugs can be interchanged w...

scottynbulldog · scottynbulldog

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

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 ...

Friar Park · Friar Park

Hello to all you electrical wizards, i need some advise. I am in the process of attempting to setup a 12volt system that wiil free me from the grabbing hands of some of the sharks out there that have gained control of the caravan park industry. I know that description does not apply to all but theres enoug...

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...

MaryJane · MaryJane

Hi There, i have a Jayco 2009 caravan, fitted with copper lines etc for the gas bottles. I previously had no problems changing bottles over, until recently. While looking at different set ups, I noticed that many caravans (different models) come with flexi hose connections. Soooooo, I would like to...

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........

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...

johnnz · johnnz

Has any other Coaster owner replaced the injector pump diaphragm. John

Mr B2 · Mr B2

My house battery is an 8D, When I put it on the 240 volt charger it charges to the full four bars on my dash, I use the trickle side of the charger when it gets up near full, and then leave it on till the four bars are full, When camping it has gone down to one bar, No Solar and no Generator, Driving home, the Eng...

Cruising Cruze · Cruising Cruze

Who know's of any good deals on the Honda EU20i the best so far I've seen is 1650 dollar with the bonus pack FREE Delivery as well for that price from South Melbourne Cheers John

kevin m · kevin m

hi first i am new to this and this is my first question i have just bought a 2004 regent cruiser with a shower and toilet it has a switch on the wall near the 240volt circuit breaker that is marked day / off / night does any body know it's purpose regards kevin

chopit · chopit

I have read that a sine wave inverter ( As opposed to a pure sine wave inverter) will not safely run a laptop. Can anyone advise me ? Can you have a laptop off and use a sine wave inverter to recharge the laptop battery ? Cheers.

oldtrack123 · oldtrack123

http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1055935

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	Recliner chairs for Jayco Heritage (Preview) Looking for some advice we are looking to take out out current dining setup and installing two lounge style chairs and a trifold table into our Jayco Heritage van see avatar for van picture. The chairs we have seen to date have been too wide to fit into the area available and captains chairs don't recli...	aussietraveller	10	3335	06:17 PM Feb 27, 2014 by Hydeeeho
	Brake control monitor (Preview) This subject has probably been covered before seeing as the law was changed sometime ago, never the less I just found out about it today. The law in NSW says you have to have a breakaway monitor in the cabin of your tug. I have a tekonsha breakaway switch but having trouble finding a monitor for it. Q 1. Any...	NeilandRaine	27	8655	07:59 PM Feb 26, 2014 by Rodtrish
	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	6082	08:55 AM Feb 26, 2014 by _wombat_
	A computer question ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Our home computer has just asked us for our windows password. This hasn't happened for years and we don't know the password. it is the first screen that comes up when we turn the computer on. It just started happening yesterday. Used every password we can think of. Will we have to take it to a technician,...	gooba53	46	2091	09:02 PM Feb 25, 2014 by Baz421
	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	1064	11:26 AM Feb 25, 2014 by Rhoni
	Gps (Preview) Hi Guys, I am after opinion,s of any one using either Hema 6 or Vms Touring gps i am trying to get a unbiased report. Mr Red.	Mr Red	7	1956	06:48 PM Feb 24, 2014 by Mr Red
	Another Generator Recall (Preview) 4WD & Outdoor Supacentre Pty LtdThe Boss 2KVA Inverter GeneratorPRA number: 2014/13981 Date published: 11th February 2014Product informationProduct descriptionInverter GeneratorIdentifying featuresIdentifying no: YF 2000iWhat are the defects?The plugs can be interchanged w...	2foot6	3	1630	11:28 AM Feb 24, 2014 by XTV
	Mazda BT50 GPS (Preview) Has anyone had trouble with their GPS system in the 2013 BT50?	scottynbulldog	7	4705	09:51 AM Feb 24, 2014 by Cupie
	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	4699	09:02 PM Feb 23, 2014 by whitey2
	inverter on ebay (Preview) Hello to all you electrical wizards, i need some advise. I am in the process of attempting to setup a 12volt system that wiil free me from the grabbing hands of some of the sharks out there that have gained control of the caravan park industry. I know that description does not apply to all but theres enoug...	Friar Park	15	1605	11:23 PM Feb 21, 2014 by SnowT
	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	1392	06:54 PM Feb 21, 2014 by KFT
	Copper v flexi gas bottle connections ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) Hi There, i have a Jayco 2009 caravan, fitted with copper lines etc for the gas bottles. I previously had no problems changing bottles over, until recently. While looking at different set ups, I noticed that many caravans (different models) come with flexi hose connections. Soooooo, I would like to...	MaryJane	89	7179	06:54 PM Feb 21, 2014 by 03_troopy
	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	4965	06:14 PM Feb 21, 2014 by jimbo
	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	915	03:52 PM Feb 20, 2014 by deverall11
	Toyota 3B engine injector pump diaphragm replacement (Preview) Has any other Coaster owner replaced the injector pump diaphragm. John	johnnz	5	1822	09:13 PM Feb 18, 2014 by johnnz
	Battery question, (Preview) My house battery is an 8D, When I put it on the 240 volt charger it charges to the full four bars on my dash, I use the trickle side of the charger when it gets up near full, and then leave it on till the four bars are full, When camping it has gone down to one bar, No Solar and no Generator, Driving home, the Eng...	Mr B2	11	1464	10:18 PM Feb 17, 2014 by brian
	Honda Generator (Preview) Who know's of any good deals on the Honda EU20i the best so far I've seen is 1650 dollar with the bonus pack FREE Delivery as well for that price from South Melbourne Cheers John	Cruising Cruze	11	1993	07:50 AM Feb 16, 2014 by Big Gorilla
	mystery switch (Preview) hi first i am new to this and this is my first question i have just bought a 2004 regent cruiser with a shower and toilet it has a switch on the wall near the 240volt circuit breaker that is marked day / off / night does any body know it's purpose regards kevin	kevin m	21	1624	10:14 PM Feb 15, 2014 by Baz421
	Charging a laptop off an inverter. (Preview) I have read that a sine wave inverter ( As opposed to a pure sine wave inverter) will not safely run a laptop. Can anyone advise me ? Can you have a laptop off and use a sine wave inverter to recharge the laptop battery ? Cheers.	chopit	22	1723	10:08 AM Feb 15, 2014 by Mr B2
	RECALL latest model Ampfibian (Preview) http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1055935	oldtrack123	3	1354	05:16 PM Feb 14, 2014 by Joe50
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