Techies' Corner

bill12 · bill12

I have a home built slide on, and a tinnie on the front of my hilux 4wd, but would like some more comfort. I thought about a bigger slide on, on to tow the tinnie, but the barge company on the island where I live changes by the meter when you tow anything.I have been looking at a van like a hiace or mazda , etc, b...

shadyandme · shadyandme

DOES ANYONE KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT MAZDA MOTORS IT HAS DONE 135K IS A 1989 iT LOOKS LIKE A NICE CLEAN UNIT HAS EVERYTHING I WANT BUT I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT MAZDAS HELP!!!!!!!!!

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

Noticed in Supercheap Auto catalogue today a 30 cm Slimline Neon Light. 12 volt. On/Off switch located on cigarette lighter plug. 2 metre cable length. Available in different colours. Now! what I want to know is: If you had that plugged into your cigarette lighter without the car running wouldn't i...

petengail · petengail

Now i am not sure if I have a solution or just made another problem for myself so any advice will be appreciated. I have a marine grade deep cycle battery marked 12V/80AH (20 HR)/140 min (RC). a 300 watt inverter - a small $18 box fan from K mart marked 30 cm box 240V 50 HZ 45W I charged up the battery hooked up t...

shadyandme · shadyandme

Can anyone help me I am looking at a s/w toyota coaster that has a 202 red engine which i have no idea about and my mechanic is away any help would be appreciated

petengail · petengail

We are looking at a 12 volt fan for the van... hey a fan for the van, there has to be a rhyme there lol... sorry off topic already. We looked at one at B.C.F for about 70$ and another at a 12volt place for about 170$ . both were "box type fans" . one would think the $170 would be better but its stil...

briche · briche

Hi all, trust you had a great Christmas. Our preparation continues with the van almost packed and the next part of that is the purchase of a couple of deep cycle 6volt, 200 amp hour batteries for the van. My question for you all, is there a particular brand that people consider better than others. Now I kn...

Tats · Tats

We have had our Jacyo Conquest motor home about a year now and are getting ready for a trip up north of WA next year. In doing a full mechanical check we get out the wheel jack to see how we change a flat tyer and find the jack provided is useless. Went off and purchased a bigger jack and again that one does no...

wootts · wootts

Hello, Is there any body out there with a Strong 4664x using a BLUE FOXTEL card, I need help with set up. thanks

ozjohn · ozjohn

Over the past few years there have been numerous postings on all the Cavavaning Forums in relation the whether Trailer Safety Chains are required to be crossed when two are fitted. The general consensus was that it was a legal requirement to cross chains in NSW and only a recommendation in all the othe...

goldcoaster · goldcoaster

Has anyone had an alarm installed in there motorhome.What type? Thanks

possumyvonne · possumyvonne

hi all ,ive got this fitted to the pajero, and after checking the alternator volts , the alternator puts out 14.38v but when i check the battery in the back of the pajero i get a reading of only 12.7. finding the strange i decided to ring redarc and they told me that this system will only go as far as 12.7 volt...

Xtrail51 · Xtrail51

Would somebody know why there is an earth cable on the lower doors of caravans. And, if it has snapped does it matter, or should t be replaced pronto???? Thanks....

_wombat_ · _wombat_

Hi guys, I have a wooden floor in my van, and when the weather is hot and dry (here in WA) the floor squeks when we walk on it, it doesn't matter if the legs are up or down, same problem. I was told by a caravan repair shop to stick a hose under and wet the floor from below, this did work for a couple of days, but wat...

peter and rose · peter and rose

Greetings everybody As a newbie and just setting up to go on the road for a couple of years I have a lot of questions to try and get things right before venturing out. We have a 2009 sorento (petrol ) tugging a 16ft expanda. The van is wired to accept charge from the tow vehicle so will get the kia wired next we...

briche · briche

Hi all, another question for you. We look as if we will be going down the above tug. What I would like to know is what is the recommended engine oil is and how often should it be changed [I've been told 5000 kms]. While we are at it what is the replacement kms for things as oil, fuel, air filters, etc. I gues...

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

I'm sure there is but anyone on here living near Cranbourne, Melbourne with enough mechanical knowledge to check out a campervan for me. Looks like a good one and I've been following it on Ebay for sometime but unsure about putting a bid on it till I know more about it. Have spoken to the owner Andrew on th...

possumyvonne · possumyvonne

hi all, well been busy sorting out my shed and came across my old generator which i forgot was in there after 11yrs. just wondering if any one has one as i cant seem to get it to spark. i put in a new plug today, its the smallest one ive ever seen nkg cm6 $15.oo its great for running lights and my inverter so if an...

Macka- · Macka-

Hi All, I have a Mazda BT 50 Turbo Diesel ute and have a Trakmaster off road van on order. I don't plan on doing anything too extreme off road but wondering what suspension modification would be best for the BT50 given the Trakkie will weigh around 2700 kg with a ball weight in the vicinity of 220kg. I'd pre...

briche · briche

Hi all, It's been a while since we have been on this site but all for a good reason. finished work, sold home, bought a caravan. Now all that's left is to buy the tow vehicle [wish it was as simple as that]. We will be pulling a 2007 Roadstar dreamtime van, 22 ft, about 2150 kgs and are planning to be doing this...

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	Which is better -campervan or slide on? (Preview) I have a home built slide on, and a tinnie on the front of my hilux 4wd, but would like some more comfort. I thought about a bigger slide on, on to tow the tinnie, but the barge company on the island where I live changes by the meter when you tow anything.I have been looking at a van like a hiace or mazda , etc, b...	bill12	10	1610	01:56 PM Jan 11, 2011 by Allara
	ANY HELP AT ALL (Preview) DOES ANYONE KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT MAZDA MOTORS IT HAS DONE 135K IS A 1989 iT LOOKS LIKE A NICE CLEAN UNIT HAS EVERYTHING I WANT BUT I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT MAZDAS HELP!!!!!!!!!	shadyandme	8	973	04:14 PM Jan 13, 2011 by PeterD
	Neon light operated from Cigarette Lighter (Preview) Noticed in Supercheap Auto catalogue today a 30 cm Slimline Neon Light. 12 volt. On/Off switch located on cigarette lighter plug. 2 metre cable length. Available in different colours. Now! what I want to know is: If you had that plugged into your cigarette lighter without the car running wouldn't i...	Happywanderer	18	2795	06:51 AM Jan 17, 2011 by patrolst
	Fan in the Van MKII (Preview) Now i am not sure if I have a solution or just made another problem for myself so any advice will be appreciated. I have a marine grade deep cycle battery marked 12V/80AH (20 HR)/140 min (RC). a 300 watt inverter - a small $18 box fan from K mart marked 30 cm box 240V 50 HZ 45W I charged up the battery hooked up t...	petengail	16	1141	10:50 AM Jan 8, 2011 by petengail
	Red engines (Preview) Can anyone help me I am looking at a s/w toyota coaster that has a 202 red engine which i have no idea about and my mechanic is away any help would be appreciated	shadyandme	15	1142	11:33 AM Jan 6, 2011 by shadyandme
	12 volt fan for the van (Preview) We are looking at a 12 volt fan for the van... hey a fan for the van, there has to be a rhyme there lol... sorry off topic already. We looked at one at B.C.F for about 70$ and another at a 12volt place for about 170$ . both were "box type fans" . one would think the $170 would be better but its stil...	petengail	22	8577	10:54 AM Feb 5, 2015 by aussie_paul
	Deep cycle batteries. (Preview) Hi all, trust you had a great Christmas. Our preparation continues with the van almost packed and the next part of that is the purchase of a couple of deep cycle 6volt, 200 amp hour batteries for the van. My question for you all, is there a particular brand that people consider better than others. Now I kn...	briche	13	1685	09:25 AM Dec 31, 2010 by briche
	Wheel Jacks (Preview) We have had our Jacyo Conquest motor home about a year now and are getting ready for a trip up north of WA next year. In doing a full mechanical check we get out the wheel jack to see how we change a flat tyer and find the jack provided is useless. Went off and purchased a bigger jack and again that one does no...	Tats	5	1232	12:59 PM Jan 2, 2011 by Tats
	Strong 4664x Help needed (Preview) Hello, Is there any body out there with a Strong 4664x using a BLUE FOXTEL card, I need help with set up. thanks	wootts	2	712	06:40 PM Dec 20, 2010 by BobnBev
	Safety Chains !!! (Preview) Over the past few years there have been numerous postings on all the Cavavaning Forums in relation the whether Trailer Safety Chains are required to be crossed when two are fitted. The general consensus was that it was a legal requirement to cross chains in NSW and only a recommendation in all the othe...	ozjohn	11	4285	12:13 AM Mar 2, 2011 by BushbabyandGumnut
	motorhome alarm (Preview) Has anyone had an alarm installed in there motorhome.What type? Thanks	goldcoaster	9	1186	07:37 PM Dec 29, 2010 by Yuglamron
	queston about redarc sb112 dual battery soleniod (Preview) hi all ,ive got this fitted to the pajero, and after checking the alternator volts , the alternator puts out 14.38v but when i check the battery in the back of the pajero i get a reading of only 12.7. finding the strange i decided to ring redarc and they told me that this system will only go as far as 12.7 volt...	possumyvonne	29	6253	01:13 PM Dec 20, 2010 by possumyvonne
	Earth on caravan doors. (Preview) Would somebody know why there is an earth cable on the lower doors of caravans. And, if it has snapped does it matter, or should t be replaced pronto???? Thanks....	Xtrail51	9	2545	09:10 PM Jan 6, 2011 by Happywanderer
	Squeky caravan floor (Preview) Hi guys, I have a wooden floor in my van, and when the weather is hot and dry (here in WA) the floor squeks when we walk on it, it doesn't matter if the legs are up or down, same problem. I was told by a caravan repair shop to stick a hose under and wet the floor from below, this did work for a couple of days, but wat...	_wombat_	18	7277	12:31 AM Mar 2, 2011 by BushbabyandGumnut
	battery monitor (Preview) Greetings everybody As a newbie and just setting up to go on the road for a couple of years I have a lot of questions to try and get things right before venturing out. We have a 2009 sorento (petrol ) tugging a 16ft expanda. The van is wired to accept charge from the tow vehicle so will get the kia wired next we...	peter and rose	8	5778	03:00 PM Dec 16, 2010 by ozjohn
	correct oil for 4.2 ltr toyota 2005 landcruiser. (Preview) Hi all, another question for you. We look as if we will be going down the above tug. What I would like to know is what is the recommended engine oil is and how often should it be changed [I've been told 5000 kms]. While we are at it what is the replacement kms for things as oil, fuel, air filters, etc. I gues...	briche	5	2356	08:30 AM Dec 15, 2010 by briche
	Anyone live near Cranbourne, Melbourne with mechanical knowledge? (Preview) I'm sure there is but anyone on here living near Cranbourne, Melbourne with enough mechanical knowledge to check out a campervan for me. Looks like a good one and I've been following it on Ebay for sometime but unsure about putting a bid on it till I know more about it. Have spoken to the owner Andrew on th...	Happywanderer	19	1285	09:59 PM Dec 27, 2010 by Happywanderer
	honda em300 generator, who can help (Preview) hi all, well been busy sorting out my shed and came across my old generator which i forgot was in there after 11yrs. just wondering if any one has one as i cant seem to get it to spark. i put in a new plug today, its the smallest one ive ever seen nkg cm6 $15.oo its great for running lights and my inverter so if an...	possumyvonne	28	9823	03:24 PM May 30, 2015 by DeBe
	Mazda BT50 Towing/Suspension question (Preview) Hi All, I have a Mazda BT 50 Turbo Diesel ute and have a Trakmaster off road van on order. I don't plan on doing anything too extreme off road but wondering what suspension modification would be best for the BT50 given the Trakkie will weigh around 2700 kg with a ball weight in the vicinity of 220kg. I'd pre...	Macka-	9	6616	11:55 AM Dec 6, 2010 by Allara
	Tow vehicle (Preview) Hi all, It's been a while since we have been on this site but all for a good reason. finished work, sold home, bought a caravan. Now all that's left is to buy the tow vehicle [wish it was as simple as that]. We will be pulling a 2007 Roadstar dreamtime van, 22 ft, about 2150 kgs and are planning to be doing this...	briche	28	2986	08:12 PM Dec 4, 2010 by bill12
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