Techies' Corner

KFT · KFT

Hello everyone, I am having some issues with the weight of our caravan, the story goes like this; On the way home from our last winter trip I ran the rig over a weighbridge near home just to see what we were weighing in at and got the shock of my life. GCM behind the Navara was ok but the van was 600kg over the AT...

Imodell · Imodell

If you want to keep torch Battery's etc. Keep them in the Fridge. They will last up to 12 months

bill12 · bill12

I have just bought a holden 1 ton with built on camper, and would like to have more ground clearance at the back. What is better-the air bags above the springs or pump up shockys? I have had reports of the bags being ruptured, and would apreciate some views from Gns who have had them. Bill

Beth54 · Beth54

I just had a phone call from 'Windows'. I didn't believe it for a minute and asked if I could call him back as I was busy. He gave me this phone number...0280054980. I googled it and found a few references to it. Even a 'help 4 windows' web site. Is there any use reporting it? Will anything be done? Or is it ju...

Hydeeeho · Hydeeeho

Hi everybody, We have a Winegard Ariel with a 12v booster with cigarette plug on the inside of our Avan Owen, we do not use this ariel as we have an Alden fully Automatic system and this works just great, but my problem is that I have a 12v TV and a Vast 12v box and I hooked it up to the the 12v cigarette socket on...

Cruising Cruze · Cruising Cruze

G'day All I would like to get some ins & out from members who using a Ford Ranger 2009 3ltr for towing ( 4x2 ) I don't need stories to get a Holden or other brand thanks John

2ontimeout · 2ontimeout

Hello, my first post!!! Am in need of some help/advice in regards to a leaking Lemair washing machine! Not sure if it's just a leaking pipe or worse at present. It's tucked in a cupboard which appears to have been built round it after it was installed, handy! Think we can access it if we remove the thetfor...

BRAGGABB · BRAGGABB

I have just seen a Navman My Escape 2 it is the next model up from my truck it is designed for large vehicles has anyone had any experience with it. You can put your length, weight etc in and it will only take you on the road that will take your Motorhome .

deefanow · deefanow

I still have gas in bottle (although it must be down) as it runs a weber BBQ. The gas cookers on stove in van will only run 1 at a time & then not flat out. It has done it before & then come good. Is it a blockage or the regulater?The tap in line is full on. any ideas? I am nowhere near a gas fitter

Peekay · Peekay

We've just read a couple of threads on diesel chips. We have a 2009 NT Pajero and have been researching the pros and cons. We like the sound of the Steinbauer because it doesn't interfere with the ECU. They claim a 20% increase in power, but some 4WD magazine comparos don't back this up. We're just abo...

petengail · petengail

I was watching, as most of us were, the devestating flooding around Toowoomba and the Lockyer valley. I had a thought what happens when you are half underwater and your windows are power and you have auto locking and all your power is underwater and shorted out? It would seem to me that the only option...

Cruising Cruze · Cruising Cruze

who knows what are them 2 extra wires are the extra white and the grey on the other side Cheers John

goldcoaster · goldcoaster

Im interested in anyone running diesel and gas. Could you give me the rundown on it please, only if you are actually using it in your tug or motorhome. Thanks

oldtrack123 · oldtrack123

http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1054809

Poppy sore eye · Poppy sore eye

I need some help and advice re solar, firstly let me say that I know NOTHING about this stuff so please be gentle with your replies. We have 1x 100 ahr house battery in the motor home, We have an Anderson plug at the rear which is directly connected to the battery, we have 1x 170w folding solar panel which I p...

SnowT · SnowT

How have people had solar Panels mounted to their Caravan's, Buses and Motor-home's. I have seen a few different method's.. - one of the methods is.. Mounts from Ebay - I'm wondering how this system works. IS it silicone d in place..? I have seen other mount's that People have done.. using Al angle..[...

Mr B2 · Mr B2

As I eventually want to go full Solar in my M/H, I thought I would start by using the Solar panels off my boat While they are not being used, Its 2 X 85 Watt Panels, 1200 X 530 mm And 2 X 50 Watt Panels, 930 X 500 270 Watts X 12 volt, That should keep the batterys charged, I made the frame so it takes one big and one s...

villatranquilla · villatranquilla

need a new brake controller - does anyone know anything about the 'redarc'? Or should I stick with 'prodigy'?

Mr Red · Mr Red

Hi Fellow Grey Nomads, Has any one got or used a combined Amp/Volt Meter in one gauge so i can monitor my caravan battery. I am looking at one from a company called Bainbridge in Queensland. www.bainbridge.com.au. Thank you Mr Red.

Hylda&Jon · Hylda&Jon

Not really a caravaning problem but I didn't know where else to ask. Are there any electrical orientated handymen/ladies out there who can help me repair the electrics on an elliptical walking machine? I have a chronic lung problem so under doctors advise I bought an elliptical walking machine but,...

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	Weight Worries (Preview) Hello everyone, I am having some issues with the weight of our caravan, the story goes like this; On the way home from our last winter trip I ran the rig over a weighbridge near home just to see what we were weighing in at and got the shock of my life. GCM behind the Navara was ok but the van was 600kg over the AT...	KFT	21	2314	10:44 PM Dec 30, 2013 by KFT
	Batterys (Preview) If you want to keep torch Battery's etc. Keep them in the Fridge. They will last up to 12 months	Imodell	1	542	07:51 PM Dec 30, 2013 by Peter_n_Margaret
	pump up suspension. (Preview) I have just bought a holden 1 ton with built on camper, and would like to have more ground clearance at the back. What is better-the air bags above the springs or pump up shockys? I have had reports of the bags being ruptured, and would apreciate some views from Gns who have had them. Bill	bill12	14	11893	04:55 PM Dec 30, 2013 by oldbobsbus
	Phone call scam (Preview) I just had a phone call from 'Windows'. I didn't believe it for a minute and asked if I could call him back as I was busy. He gave me this phone number...0280054980. I googled it and found a few references to it. Even a 'help 4 windows' web site. Is there any use reporting it? Will anything be done? Or is it ju...	Beth54	14	2097	01:59 PM Dec 30, 2013 by deverall11
	Winegard Ariel (Preview) Hi everybody, We have a Winegard Ariel with a 12v booster with cigarette plug on the inside of our Avan Owen, we do not use this ariel as we have an Alden fully Automatic system and this works just great, but my problem is that I have a 12v TV and a Vast 12v box and I hooked it up to the the 12v cigarette socket on...	Hydeeeho	2	985	11:07 PM Dec 29, 2013 by Cruising Cruze
	Ford Ranger (Preview) G'day All I would like to get some ins & out from members who using a Ford Ranger 2009 3ltr for towing ( 4x2 ) I don't need stories to get a Holden or other brand thanks John	Cruising Cruze	11	3206	03:15 AM Dec 29, 2013 by Aus-Kiwi
	Leaking Lemair Washing Machine! (Preview) Hello, my first post!!! Am in need of some help/advice in regards to a leaking Lemair washing machine! Not sure if it's just a leaking pipe or worse at present. It's tucked in a cupboard which appears to have been built round it after it was installed, handy! Think we can access it if we remove the thetfor...	2ontimeout	11	2497	03:00 PM Dec 28, 2013 by Two Strays
	Navman (Preview) I have just seen a Navman My Escape 2 it is the next model up from my truck it is designed for large vehicles has anyone had any experience with it. You can put your length, weight etc in and it will only take you on the road that will take your Motorhome .	BRAGGABB	3	550	11:14 AM Dec 28, 2013 by BRAGGABB
	low flame at burners on stove. Regulater? (Preview) I still have gas in bottle (although it must be down) as it runs a weber BBQ. The gas cookers on stove in van will only run 1 at a time & then not flat out. It has done it before & then come good. Is it a blockage or the regulater?The tap in line is full on. any ideas? I am nowhere near a gas fitter	deefanow	8	2440	08:17 PM Dec 27, 2013 by oldbobsbus
	Diesel chips (Preview) We've just read a couple of threads on diesel chips. We have a 2009 NT Pajero and have been researching the pros and cons. We like the sound of the Steinbauer because it doesn't interfere with the ECU. They claim a 20% increase in power, but some 4WD magazine comparos don't back this up. We're just abo...	Peekay	10	11731	07:34 PM Dec 27, 2013 by Diggings
	Power Windows - Auto Locking and floods (Preview) I was watching, as most of us were, the devestating flooding around Toowoomba and the Lockyer valley. I had a thought what happens when you are half underwater and your windows are power and you have auto locking and all your power is underwater and shorted out? It would seem to me that the only option...	petengail	14	1645	06:49 PM Dec 27, 2013 by hako
	7 pin flat+ 2????? (Preview) who knows what are them 2 extra wires are the extra white and the grey on the other side Cheers John	Cruising Cruze	11	6309	08:24 AM Dec 27, 2013 by D and D
	Diesel and Gas (Preview) Im interested in anyone running diesel and gas. Could you give me the rundown on it please, only if you are actually using it in your tug or motorhome. Thanks	goldcoaster	4	775	10:29 PM Dec 26, 2013 by snapper49
	RECALL Reject shop power boards (Preview) http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1054809	oldtrack123	2	700	09:31 PM Dec 24, 2013 by oldtrack123
	Folding solar panels (Preview) I need some help and advice re solar, firstly let me say that I know NOTHING about this stuff so please be gentle with your replies. We have 1x 100 ahr house battery in the motor home, We have an Anderson plug at the rear which is directly connected to the battery, we have 1x 170w folding solar panel which I p...	Poppy sore eye	24	3588	08:01 AM Dec 24, 2013 by 03_troopy
	Solar Panel Mounts (Preview) How have people had solar Panels mounted to their Caravan's, Buses and Motor-home's. I have seen a few different method's.. - one of the methods is.. Mounts from Ebay - I'm wondering how this system works. IS it silicone d in place..? I have seen other mount's that People have done.. using Al angle..[...	SnowT	10	3397	09:28 AM Dec 23, 2013 by Ontos45
	Solar Panel Mounting on my M/H. (Preview) As I eventually want to go full Solar in my M/H, I thought I would start by using the Solar panels off my boat While they are not being used, Its 2 X 85 Watt Panels, 1200 X 530 mm And 2 X 50 Watt Panels, 930 X 500 270 Watts X 12 volt, That should keep the batterys charged, I made the frame so it takes one big and one s...	Mr B2	2	633	09:36 PM Dec 22, 2013 by Mr B2
	redarc brake controllers (Preview) need a new brake controller - does anyone know anything about the 'redarc'? Or should I stick with 'prodigy'?	villatranquilla	16	2557	01:12 AM Dec 21, 2013 by PeterD
	Amp /Volt Meter (Preview) Hi Fellow Grey Nomads, Has any one got or used a combined Amp/Volt Meter in one gauge so i can monitor my caravan battery. I am looking at one from a company called Bainbridge in Queensland. www.bainbridge.com.au. Thank you Mr Red.	Mr Red	12	2973	01:40 PM Dec 20, 2013 by Mr Red
	Help with repair of a walking machine (Preview) Not really a caravaning problem but I didn't know where else to ask. Are there any electrical orientated handymen/ladies out there who can help me repair the electrics on an elliptical walking machine? I have a chronic lung problem so under doctors advise I bought an elliptical walking machine but,...	Hylda&Jon	8	813	11:22 PM Dec 19, 2013 by Aus-Kiwi
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