Techies' Corner

oldbobsbus · oldbobsbus

I had a case today where someone changed the battery in his van.. He said he carefully made a list if every wire that went to each terminal and thought he put them back the same way.. He mistakenly put one of the wires that should have gone to the Neg terminal to the Pos terminal resulting in a wiring melt dow...

Happy Daze · Happy Daze

I've recently purchased an Apple iPad Air Tablet and I'm hoping to download a GPS system onto it. I'm a complete novice as far as GPS is concerned, having never owned or used one, but with the iPad apparently having the capabilites to be used as such I don't quite know where to start. If any of you clever...

dazz49 · dazz49

This seems to confuse me especially when I am looking at buying another portable solar panel. My current 120 watt solar panel made by rich solar & purchased off EBay (Bit Deals) is specified as 17.8 maximum power voltage with a maximum power current of 6.74 amps. I have been to Home of 12 volt in SA wh...

hardynjools · hardynjools

We are newbies to Grey Nomads world,,, (and loving it already), but just need some feedback please. How far out each side, is acceptable, for our rear pole carrier tube. (Its like a storm water pipe.) Thanks a bunch, in advance for any feedback.

bab600 · bab600

Hello everyone, Just purchased a TrailerMate jack for our new trip away on Sunday To the Grampians and Im wondering 1 do I just take the new set alone or should I keep the old dolly wheel just in case !!! ???? 2 do you suggest I travel with it clamped on the van as I have seen or pack it away like I normall...

oldtrack123 · oldtrack123

http://www.vision6.com.au/em/message/email/view?a=23788&id=973863

Loopy Lou · Loopy Lou

Hi, Hubby and I are about to set off around Oz for the big trip. Both of us are complete techno phobes, I still use Windows XP and my mobile is an 8 year old Nokia! We would like some advice on the best value mobile plan, we want to be able to email and check stuff out on the internet as well as calling and texting...

Highwayman · Highwayman

Hey anyone out there in the playground heard of green ...plastic gas bottles being released..I could use the weight loss!!.. It's all done ....Elgas swop an go..I'll check it out now, -- Edited by Highwayman on Friday 7th of February 2014 04:30:42 PM

Johnty · Johnty

Could anyone please tell me do I need an "Amphbian". I am a complete novice and have been told I need one but what did everyone use before these came on the market. It seems to me that unless you are parking your van outside a residence for a period of time what other use would I need it for. Am I c...

EilsnAlby · EilsnAlby

It's only a problem on uneven ground when I have to use the levelling blocks, I use the Fiamma blocks. I have a trailer-mate jack with a base plate and have to use timber blocks to gain enough height to unhitch. I normally drive onto the blocks. The problem is when I've got enough height to disconnect, t...

hako · hako

As above - the AC-Delco deep cycle marine battery that came from the factory appears to be working OK. How long can I expect it to last or should I bin it now and not get caught in the middle of nowhere. It is normally charged by the factory charger which is a cheap and nasty 4 amp unit you see in SuperCheap,...

Dunmowin · Dunmowin

Did not want to hijack hendo's thread on the general forum about van tyres, so have started a new one here in techies corner. Cupie asked: My Patrol runs on Cooper TIRES & the van on Dunlop TYRES. Do I have a compatibility problem? We are due to replace the tyres on our patrol, and are looking at Coope...

Delta18 · Delta18

Our new van has (first for us) a Tri-fold table. What is the conscientious, travel folded or extended? On the one short trip we have done so far we initially had it extended thinking that it has the support of the single leg on the floor. Problem was we found when we stopped for a cuppa that the table had pa...

Vanderee · Vanderee

Nothing worse than NOT having a spare wheel on the road. Although there is a lot of storage in the bins the wheel was too big to even mount underneath due to LPG tanks etc. no space left any where. I got some 8 mm steel plate and 80 x 80 mm angle iron, 50 x 50 mm RHS HD, and some flat 8 mm bar, and after some thinking...

Pam_Chris · Pam_Chris

Happy New Year to All! We have just returned from our annual pilgrimage to Victor Harbor, for those who haven't been there its a really great place to relax. All went well except for a power overload issue where the Caravan Park power supply failed to to be cut off by the outlet circuit breaker. The van sy...

UPO · UPO

http://www.ryobi.com.au/Products/Generators/Inverters/RIG2000

Bru · Bru

Thanks to all those who answered my quetion. We have a 80 channel unit being installed next weekend by a mechanic and I will pass on the tip about the cable. soon we are off and on the air thanks Again Bru

copper1 · copper1

Righto you lot I have a small problem with the 12V electrics in the new van, when you watch TV and turn on the fan in the shower the TV cuts out any ideas?? Problem number two when using the taps with the 12V pump (free camping) the lights flicker?? any suggestions to look at will be appreciated.

crocodile · crocodile

howdy all, happy australia day to you all. can someone pleeeese settle an ongoing dispute (friendly) re when connected to mains pressure water supply, is one suppose to leave the 12v water pump switch ON or OFF whils on mains supply. One person told me to switch front tank off and leave back tank on. (...

barina · barina

Does anyone watch catch up TV shows on an Android Tablet?

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	Changing batteries in you van or motorhome.. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I had a case today where someone changed the battery in his van.. He said he carefully made a list if every wire that went to each terminal and thought he put them back the same way.. He mistakenly put one of the wires that should have gone to the Neg terminal to the Pos terminal resulting in a wiring melt dow...	oldbobsbus	30	1710	05:25 PM Feb 9, 2014 by oldbobsbus
	GPS System For iPad Tablet (Preview) I've recently purchased an Apple iPad Air Tablet and I'm hoping to download a GPS system onto it. I'm a complete novice as far as GPS is concerned, having never owned or used one, but with the iPad apparently having the capabilites to be used as such I don't quite know where to start. If any of you clever...	Happy Daze	9	1433	01:43 PM Feb 9, 2014 by Phil C
	Solar Panels VMP different ratings (Preview) This seems to confuse me especially when I am looking at buying another portable solar panel. My current 120 watt solar panel made by rich solar & purchased off EBay (Bit Deals) is specified as 17.8 maximum power voltage with a maximum power current of 6.74 amps. I have been to Home of 12 volt in SA wh...	dazz49	9	2884	10:24 PM Feb 8, 2014 by oldtrack123
	Does anyone turn off their gas hot water system, to prevent it constantly heating up when not needed, .... (Preview) We are newbies to Grey Nomads world,,, (and loving it already), but just need some feedback please. How far out each side, is acceptable, for our rear pole carrier tube. (Its like a storm water pipe.) Thanks a bunch, in advance for any feedback.	hardynjools	18	3627	03:58 PM Feb 8, 2014 by oldbobsbus
	TrailerMate Jack (Preview) Hello everyone, Just purchased a TrailerMate jack for our new trip away on Sunday To the Grampians and Im wondering 1 do I just take the new set alone or should I keep the old dolly wheel just in case !!! ???? 2 do you suggest I travel with it clamped on the van as I have seen or pack it away like I normall...	bab600	9	4148	01:10 PM Feb 8, 2014 by bab600
	GAS Regs Portable 3way fridges (Preview) http://www.vision6.com.au/em/message/email/view?a=23788&id=973863	oldtrack123	4	835	08:25 AM Feb 8, 2014 by Mr B2
	Mobile Phone?? (Preview) Hi, Hubby and I are about to set off around Oz for the big trip. Both of us are complete techno phobes, I still use Windows XP and my mobile is an 8 year old Nokia! We would like some advice on the best value mobile plan, we want to be able to email and check stuff out on the internet as well as calling and texting...	Loopy Lou	18	2036	09:19 PM Feb 7, 2014 by Waterbags
	Gas bottles (Preview) Hey anyone out there in the playground heard of green ...plastic gas bottles being released..I could use the weight loss!!.. It's all done ....Elgas swop an go..I'll check it out now, -- Edited by Highwayman on Friday 7th of February 2014 04:30:42 PM	Highwayman	1	802	02:32 PM Feb 7, 2014 by oldbobsbus
	Amphbian (Preview) Could anyone please tell me do I need an "Amphbian". I am a complete novice and have been told I need one but what did everyone use before these came on the market. It seems to me that unless you are parking your van outside a residence for a period of time what other use would I need it for. Am I c...	Johnty	15	1337	01:20 PM Feb 4, 2014 by oldtrack123
	Unhitching problems - Scarey (Preview) It's only a problem on uneven ground when I have to use the levelling blocks, I use the Fiamma blocks. I have a trailer-mate jack with a base plate and have to use timber blocks to gain enough height to unhitch. I normally drive onto the blocks. The problem is when I've got enough height to disconnect, t...	EilsnAlby	9	2578	12:34 AM Feb 4, 2014 by PeterD
	House battery 7 years old - replace? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) As above - the AC-Delco deep cycle marine battery that came from the factory appears to be working OK. How long can I expect it to last or should I bin it now and not get caught in the middle of nowhere. It is normally charged by the factory charger which is a cheap and nasty 4 amp unit you see in SuperCheap,...	hako	30	2066	10:59 PM Feb 3, 2014 by hako
	Tyres for Tug and Tow (Preview) Did not want to hijack hendo's thread on the general forum about van tyres, so have started a new one here in techies corner. Cupie asked: My Patrol runs on Cooper TIRES & the van on Dunlop TYRES. Do I have a compatibility problem? We are due to replace the tyres on our patrol, and are looking at Coope...	Dunmowin	6	913	06:54 PM Feb 3, 2014 by patrolst
	Tri-fold Dining Table (Preview) Our new van has (first for us) a Tri-fold table. What is the conscientious, travel folded or extended? On the one short trip we have done so far we initially had it extended thinking that it has the support of the single leg on the floor. Problem was we found when we stopped for a cuppa that the table had pa...	Delta18	7	4522	01:03 PM Feb 2, 2014 by brian
	Wheel carrier (home design) mounted on top of a Hayman hitch (at long last) (Preview) Nothing worse than NOT having a spare wheel on the road. Although there is a lot of storage in the bins the wheel was too big to even mount underneath due to LPG tanks etc. no space left any where. I got some 8 mm steel plate and 80 x 80 mm angle iron, 50 x 50 mm RHS HD, and some flat 8 mm bar, and after some thinking...	Vanderee	9	1112	09:54 AM Feb 2, 2014 by Vanderee
	Caravan Park Outlets ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Happy New Year to All! We have just returned from our annual pilgrimage to Victor Harbor, for those who haven't been there its a really great place to relax. All went well except for a power overload issue where the Caravan Park power supply failed to to be cut off by the outlet circuit breaker. The van sy...	Pam_Chris	42	4516	09:24 AM Feb 2, 2014 by Vegemite
	Sorry - Another Generator question (Preview) http://www.ryobi.com.au/Products/Generators/Inverters/RIG2000	UPO	15	3935	08:23 AM Feb 2, 2014 by goldcoaster
	CB Radio plus (Preview) Thanks to all those who answered my quetion. We have a 80 channel unit being installed next weekend by a mechanic and I will pass on the tip about the cable. soon we are off and on the air thanks Again Bru	Bru	0	938	08:58 PM Feb 1, 2014 by Bru
	12V help (Preview) Righto you lot I have a small problem with the 12V electrics in the new van, when you watch TV and turn on the fan in the shower the TV cuts out any ideas?? Problem number two when using the taps with the 12V pump (free camping) the lights flicker?? any suggestions to look at will be appreciated.	copper1	24	2577	06:29 PM Feb 1, 2014 by brian
	12volt water pump switch (Preview) howdy all, happy australia day to you all. can someone pleeeese settle an ongoing dispute (friendly) re when connected to mains pressure water supply, is one suppose to leave the 12v water pump switch ON or OFF whils on mains supply. One person told me to switch front tank off and leave back tank on. (...	crocodile	9	4832	04:14 PM Feb 1, 2014 by brian
	TV catch up on Android tablet (Preview) Does anyone watch catch up TV shows on an Android Tablet?	barina	10	802	02:55 PM Feb 1, 2014 by barina
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