Techies' Corner

KFT · KFT

Hi everyone, I am looking for a TPMS to fit to my tug and van and was wondering if anyone is using the one that is advertised on GN's thanks in advance frank

barina · barina

Does anyone know who would professionally install a solar panel to the roof of a MH Approx 3mts high. I will have the panel, just need to have it installed. Melbourne, Geelong, Ballarat, Dandenong areas.

miroku12g · miroku12g

Hi all, any help appreciated please, after a recent hail storm on the Sunshine coast my two roof hatch covers received damage & need replacing, all i need are the two perspex smoked covers only, i have tried three repair / spare parts places on the coast & it seems that all they want to do is suppl...

KFT · KFT

Hi everyone, I subscribe to a free service from the Australian government called "Stay Smart Online" it give regular updates on what the scammers are up to and what you can do to protect yourself when online. Recently a malware called cryptolocker has surfaced and it is very nasty. you can...

baute · baute

Hello all, I dont post much but read a lot. I am one of the silent ghost readers that just pop out on the occasion when I really need to know something. One day when I have some more grey nomading experience I will probably post more but for the moment Im still on L plates.So here goes: I am so confused and tr...

hako · hako

We've got one of the above ice-boxes which is deep blue in colour - 50 litre. We didn't think about the colour when we bought it but find that if left sitting in the sun it will get extremely hot on the outside. (still keeps the beer cold!!) I know you can buy white ones but this one works really good even in th...

robcer · robcer

Hi All I am about to fit a Fiamma awning to the side of our Volvo bus/motorhome. Is there a max height that the awning cassette can be fitted? Also, does the cassette have to be fitted in a vertical position? the bus side walls have a slight slope cheers Any help would be appreciated cheers Robin

Santa · Santa

Adobe accounts compromised. I received an email today from another forum I belong to advising me that Adobe have experienced a serious breach in security, have posted a copy below with the forum name removed. I have always felt uneasy with Adobe, they are constantly at you wanting to install updates...

Cloak · Cloak

Given that the 9Kg bottle re-fills are a ripoff can you mount a 45 Kg bottle on a van? I just paid $100 for a re-fill on the bottle here @ home - much more economical.

SnowT · SnowT

I plan to use 4 AGM's with a total weight of about 140kg.. would I be putting to much weight towards the back of the bus, or should I have them closer to the Rear Wheels..? So Tail of the bus..? close to the Rear Axle..? or between both axles..? Juergen

Mr B2 · Mr B2

Well my new Coach is big and I do mean Big, But to get under it to repair any thing, Its low, Im skinny, but its still too low, So I parked it across my drive, Giving me room to get under it, But its just not me, Its unsafe, Hmmm, I have all this old steel laying about, Yep, I have enough, I will build myself a set o...

oldtrack123 · oldtrack123

ww.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1053564

rockylizard · rockylizard

MOLLUSCAN · MOLLUSCAN

Hello all, We are just about to take delivery of our 15.5' Millard Overlander and were told today that our choice of tyres was not possible. 15" Cooper Discovery A/T3. Their load rating is only 1030 kg and the van will be between 2000 and 2300kg (max). I've spent hours tonight looking at brands t...

Thunderchild69 · Thunderchild69

I currently have 2 X 100 Amp AGM batteries and have acquired 2 X 120 Amp AGM batteries that I wish to gang together to increase my storage reserve. Can anyone advise if there are any problems ganging slightly different capacity units together in the same bank? I intended hooking them up using "Met...

countryroad · countryroad

I have 2 external plugs on my new to me campervan. On the driver side is the caravan plug...I assume as it's a different size. On the passenger side, side of the wiz bang door is another plug with IP44 on the cover, which I know is all weather dust protection cover, thanks google. As I can plug a 3 prong plug...

AdventureB4Dentures · AdventureB4Dentures

Firstly, hello there! I've been an avid follower of this website and have got many top tips in preparation for our big trip commencing in Jan. Thank you! We collect our first ever caravan next week, its a 22 foot Option RV tornado family series (2.2tonnes unloaded)...v excited! We currently have a co...

Wirroff · Wirroff

Daft question no: 347......How do we know when the potable water tank is full on our Jabiru? The manual only refers to using 'medium flow' from the hose into the tank. We can tell from the panel internally whether the tank is full, but how do you tell from outside the vehicle? Does the water flow back out o...

oz-demigod · oz-demigod

After 23 years in IT i've finally given it away and moved into another industry. Apparently, being 49 with 23 years in one industry makes you "too experienced" and unemployable so i've retrained in anticipation of the last 18 years of my "travel-round-oz-to-make-$$-for-fuel&qu...

Rich and Debs · Rich and Debs

Now here's one that has me puzzled and wonder if there are any boffins out there who have had a simalar issue and happy to share the solution or helpful ideas? We have the Jayco Sterling outback 17:22:2 van 2010yr, the 220v hot water boiler at the rear of the van which is a 17 lt capacity unit is getting stea...

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	LMS technologies- Tyre Pressure Monitor. Anyone using one? (Preview) Hi everyone, I am looking for a TPMS to fit to my tug and van and was wondering if anyone is using the one that is advertised on GN's thanks in advance frank	KFT	8	1178	07:18 AM Nov 26, 2013 by beiffe
	Installing Solar panel (Preview) Does anyone know who would professionally install a solar panel to the roof of a MH Approx 3mts high. I will have the panel, just need to have it installed. Melbourne, Geelong, Ballarat, Dandenong areas.	barina	9	1359	11:57 AM Nov 30, 2013 by SnowT
	Van Hatches (Preview) Hi all, any help appreciated please, after a recent hail storm on the Sunshine coast my two roof hatch covers received damage & need replacing, all i need are the two perspex smoked covers only, i have tried three repair / spare parts places on the coast & it seems that all they want to do is suppl...	miroku12g	9	1733	02:37 AM Nov 26, 2013 by miroku12g
	Watch Out for CRYPTOLOCKER (Preview) Hi everyone, I subscribe to a free service from the Australian government called "Stay Smart Online" it give regular updates on what the scammers are up to and what you can do to protect yourself when online. Recently a malware called cryptolocker has surfaced and it is very nasty. you can...	KFT	3	911	05:22 AM Nov 24, 2013 by Plendo
	Help with a little power issue (Preview) Hello all, I dont post much but read a lot. I am one of the silent ghost readers that just pop out on the occasion when I really need to know something. One day when I have some more grey nomading experience I will probably post more but for the moment Im still on L plates.So here goes: I am so confused and tr...	baute	12	3158	11:02 PM Nov 24, 2013 by KFT
	Tecni-Ice cooler - change colour. (Preview) We've got one of the above ice-boxes which is deep blue in colour - 50 litre. We didn't think about the colour when we bought it but find that if left sitting in the sun it will get extremely hot on the outside. (still keeps the beer cold!!) I know you can buy white ones but this one works really good even in th...	hako	9	1082	07:05 AM Nov 24, 2013 by hako
	Fiamma awnings (Preview) Hi All I am about to fit a Fiamma awning to the side of our Volvo bus/motorhome. Is there a max height that the awning cassette can be fitted? Also, does the cassette have to be fitted in a vertical position? the bus side walls have a slight slope cheers Any help would be appreciated cheers Robin	robcer	3	756	11:05 PM Nov 23, 2013 by robcer
	Adobe accounts compromised. (Preview) Adobe accounts compromised. I received an email today from another forum I belong to advising me that Adobe have experienced a serious breach in security, have posted a copy below with the forum name removed. I have always felt uneasy with Adobe, they are constantly at you wanting to install updates...	Santa	3	851	04:11 AM Nov 22, 2013 by D and D
	45 Kg gas bottle (Preview) Given that the 9Kg bottle re-fills are a ripoff can you mount a 45 Kg bottle on a van? I just paid $100 for a re-fill on the bottle here @ home - much more economical.	Cloak	20	7379	06:05 PM Nov 28, 2013 by oldbobsbus
	Location of the House Batteries.. (Preview) I plan to use 4 AGM's with a total weight of about 140kg.. would I be putting to much weight towards the back of the bus, or should I have them closer to the Rear Wheels..? So Tail of the bus..? close to the Rear Axle..? or between both axles..? Juergen	SnowT	5	680	03:01 AM Nov 22, 2013 by SnowT
	Ramps for my Coach. (Preview) Well my new Coach is big and I do mean Big, But to get under it to repair any thing, Its low, Im skinny, but its still too low, So I parked it across my drive, Giving me room to get under it, But its just not me, Its unsafe, Hmmm, I have all this old steel laying about, Yep, I have enough, I will build myself a set o...	Mr B2	12	1182	01:22 PM Nov 28, 2013 by Mr B2
	RECALL of powerboards sold by Kmart (Preview) ww.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1053564	oldtrack123	4	914	10:41 PM Nov 23, 2013 by Grubbadoo1
	Technical Advice for 4X4 Drivers (Preview)	rockylizard	6	864	03:27 AM Nov 22, 2013 by Bryan
	Tyres for single axle van? (Preview) Hello all, We are just about to take delivery of our 15.5' Millard Overlander and were told today that our choice of tyres was not possible. 15" Cooper Discovery A/T3. Their load rating is only 1030 kg and the van will be between 2000 and 2300kg (max). I've spent hours tonight looking at brands t...	MOLLUSCAN	4	790	07:43 PM Nov 27, 2013 by MOLLUSCAN
	Assembling battery bank using different capacity units (Preview) I currently have 2 X 100 Amp AGM batteries and have acquired 2 X 120 Amp AGM batteries that I wish to gang together to increase my storage reserve. Can anyone advise if there are any problems ganging slightly different capacity units together in the same bank? I intended hooking them up using "Met...	Thunderchild69	15	1853	04:45 PM Nov 30, 2013 by brian
	External electric plugs (Preview) I have 2 external plugs on my new to me campervan. On the driver side is the caravan plug...I assume as it's a different size. On the passenger side, side of the wiz bang door is another plug with IP44 on the cover, which I know is all weather dust protection cover, thanks google. As I can plug a 3 prong plug...	countryroad	4	868	04:31 PM Nov 19, 2013 by countryroad
	Which car should I use to tow....HELP!!! (Preview) Firstly, hello there! I've been an avid follower of this website and have got many top tips in preparation for our big trip commencing in Jan. Thank you! We collect our first ever caravan next week, its a 22 foot Option RV tornado family series (2.2tonnes unloaded)...v excited! We currently have a co...	AdventureB4Dentures	12	2260	12:13 PM Dec 7, 2013 by moblet
	Sprinter Jabiru Clean Water Tank (Preview) Daft question no: 347......How do we know when the potable water tank is full on our Jabiru? The manual only refers to using 'medium flow' from the hose into the tank. We can tell from the panel internally whether the tank is full, but how do you tell from outside the vehicle? Does the water flow back out o...	Wirroff	5	712	08:19 PM Nov 22, 2013 by PeterInSa
	All things computers - a Nomad travelers compendium. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) After 23 years in IT i've finally given it away and moved into another industry. Apparently, being 49 with 23 years in one industry makes you "too experienced" and unemployable so i've retrained in anticipation of the last 18 years of my "travel-round-oz-to-make-$$-for-fuel&qu...	oz-demigod	45	5660	06:41 PM Nov 22, 2013 by KFT
	No Hot Water issue (Preview) Now here's one that has me puzzled and wonder if there are any boffins out there who have had a simalar issue and happy to share the solution or helpful ideas? We have the Jayco Sterling outback 17:22:2 van 2010yr, the 220v hot water boiler at the rear of the van which is a 17 lt capacity unit is getting stea...	Rich and Debs	6	2201	02:02 AM Nov 19, 2013 by grae and deb
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