Techies' Corner

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

Wirroff · Wirroff

Folks, just bought a 1999 Sprinter Jabiru and it has an LG Flatron TV in it (about 15"). For some reason, it is only plugged into a 240v socket and has no direct 12v lead on it (I'm sure it will run on 12v as the AC/DC Adaptor lead on it plugs into the set via a '12v input'). Anyway...... The issue I have is...

eric n pam · eric n pam

We have a 2006 Jayco Destiny Pop Top Caravan with a combined shower/toilet and double bed. We have been very happy with it but have increasingly found the L shaped dining seating to be uncomfortable for relaxing on. We have considered putting in a cafe style dining set up with a Tri Fold Table but we thin...

bowsie1 · bowsie1

Hello all we are looking at getting a setup for our van acces antennanas have one but it is very pricey $5700 fitted as we are in WA can anyone recomend other options IE different supplier And more importently do they work Cheers Bowsie

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...

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...

Two Strays · Two Strays

Hello All I have a question for all you techo's out there. Then using the gas on a three way fridge, does the gas burner continue to operate regardless whether or not it has reached it's nominated temp as per the themostat setting or does it turn off and re iginite when the temp increases inside the frid...

Collo · Collo

What is the best way to store a late model car for approx. two years while we wander around?

SnowT · SnowT

I'm about to step in to the world of RV's/camper's Australia.. I have previously spent 3month's running around America in an Escape Campervan.. clocked just under 18,000mile and spent about $4000us on fuel.. Most of my time on the road.. even on the Major highway's I spent my time well under the speed...

goldcoaster · goldcoaster

What is Front and Rear GAWR. Thanks

woodylad · woodylad

Hi Nomads! We are looking for a tow vehicle for our 2014 Jayco Sterling OB (being manufactured in March 2014) 24.75-2. We were considering the Nissan Navara V6 diesel but wondering about the weight of the van. A dealer in Coffs Harbour has suggested the Jeep Grand Cherokee V6 diesel. It has 3500Kg tow...

mumsy · mumsy

We have a Holden Colorado 3litre diesel and my husband is considering installing a "Chip my Diesel" performance chip. Has anyone done this and is it a good or bad idea. Thanks

bill12 · bill12

The next door neighbour has just painted his roof with heat reflective paint and said that the inside temp went down 3 or 4 C. He gave me some so I am painting the slide on with it. Has anybody else painted their van with this type of paint? I look forward to your views. Bill

clarence · clarence

My tv reception has seemed to worsen as my 2.5 motorhome ages. we run a winguard setup with booster. i have checked all wiring , everything is connected. Is there a better arial / booster that may fix my problem, cant afford a sat tv just yet. Does anyone knowroughly how much would it cost to fit a automat...

Haji-Baba · Haji-Baba

During recent 2 weeks tour, van fridge failed to maintain appropriate low temperature on Gas. Problem was more apparent as the second week progressed. The Fridge is an Electrolux 240/12 volt Gas. In the past it has always performed up to expectations. Previously on gas this fridge has always perfor...

Vanderee · Vanderee

I keep the 2x12 volt Calcium DC/ HD DC27 batteries on constant charge with a small 1000 mil.amps maintenance unit while in storage. The batteries are 4 years old and both have good storage at 13.2 volts. The exploded battery still holds the charge as well. Never happened to me before however there is n...

zigzagps · zigzagps

Best beloved and I want to purchase a cassette style porta-potty for our older, non-ensuited 17' poptop caravan. Have spent lots of time reading the really great previous forum suggestions about toileting issues (thanks everyone for your great ideas - and now will definitely use Napisan) but cann...

briche · briche

Does anyone know how to gain access to the electric hot plate of a dometic stove. I don't seem to be able to find any instructions to carry out that function. Ours has a fault of some sort as it trips the circuit breaker in the van when it's turned on. there will be no hassles in getting the job done if I can ga...

GypsyBob · GypsyBob

Yes, the "how long is a piece of string question" ..... I have recently bought a Toyota Hiace commuter van. The 2nd battery is stuffed and I need to replace it. I suspect my future ongoing power requirements are high ... I use a cpap machine, the current draw @ 12V is between 1.8 and 3.4 Amps per...

Wirroff · Wirroff

So, here we are, a brand new Waeco HDC 190 fridge/freezer fitted, $2000 lighter and it lasted on 12v all of......wait for it.........2 days! We got up today (Sunday morning) after having it fitted on Friday and the fridge and freezer weren't working! I fired up our internal generator (petrol 2Kva) an...

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	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	623	03:01 AM Nov 22, 2013 by SnowT
	LG Flatron TV (Preview) Folks, just bought a 1999 Sprinter Jabiru and it has an LG Flatron TV in it (about 15"). For some reason, it is only plugged into a 240v socket and has no direct 12v lead on it (I'm sure it will run on 12v as the AC/DC Adaptor lead on it plugs into the set via a '12v input'). Anyway...... The issue I have is...	Wirroff	12	1463	02:36 AM Nov 22, 2013 by Wirroff
	Modifying seating in a Pop Top Caravan (Preview) We have a 2006 Jayco Destiny Pop Top Caravan with a combined shower/toilet and double bed. We have been very happy with it but have increasingly found the L shaped dining seating to be uncomfortable for relaxing on. We have considered putting in a cafe style dining set up with a Tri Fold Table but we thin...	eric n pam	6	2530	03:34 AM Nov 21, 2013 by neilnruth
	Aotomatic satellite unit (Preview) Hello all we are looking at getting a setup for our van acces antennanas have one but it is very pricey $5700 fitted as we are in WA can anyone recomend other options IE different supplier And more importently do they work Cheers Bowsie	bowsie1	13	1473	04:06 AM Nov 20, 2013 by Yuglamron
	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	811	04:31 PM Nov 19, 2013 by countryroad
	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	2115	02:02 AM Nov 19, 2013 by grae and deb
	Operation of gas on a three way fridge. (Preview) Hello All I have a question for all you techo's out there. Then using the gas on a three way fridge, does the gas burner continue to operate regardless whether or not it has reached it's nominated temp as per the themostat setting or does it turn off and re iginite when the temp increases inside the frid...	Two Strays	10	1236	07:17 PM Nov 18, 2013 by Two Strays
	Car storage (Preview) What is the best way to store a late model car for approx. two years while we wander around?	Collo	7	764	06:47 PM Nov 16, 2013 by Aus-Kiwi
	What's your k's per litre and Speed.. (Preview) I'm about to step in to the world of RV's/camper's Australia.. I have previously spent 3month's running around America in an Escape Campervan.. clocked just under 18,000mile and spent about $4000us on fuel.. Most of my time on the road.. even on the Major highway's I spent my time well under the speed...	SnowT	8	3076	06:06 PM Nov 16, 2013 by oldbobsbus
	GAWR (Preview) What is Front and Rear GAWR. Thanks	goldcoaster	1	461	06:01 PM Nov 16, 2013 by oldbobsbus
	2014 Jeep (Preview) Hi Nomads! We are looking for a tow vehicle for our 2014 Jayco Sterling OB (being manufactured in March 2014) 24.75-2. We were considering the Nissan Navara V6 diesel but wondering about the weight of the van. A dealer in Coffs Harbour has suggested the Jeep Grand Cherokee V6 diesel. It has 3500Kg tow...	woodylad	4	689	08:56 PM Nov 15, 2013 by rockylizard
	Diesel Tuning Chip (Preview) We have a Holden Colorado 3litre diesel and my husband is considering installing a "Chip my Diesel" performance chip. Has anyone done this and is it a good or bad idea. Thanks	mumsy	8	2853	05:55 AM Nov 15, 2013 by Aus-Kiwi
	heat resistant paint (Preview) The next door neighbour has just painted his roof with heat reflective paint and said that the inside temp went down 3 or 4 C. He gave me some so I am painting the slide on with it. Has anybody else painted their van with this type of paint? I look forward to your views. Bill	bill12	2	777	05:32 AM Nov 15, 2013 by hako
	tv reception poor (Preview) My tv reception has seemed to worsen as my 2.5 motorhome ages. we run a winguard setup with booster. i have checked all wiring , everything is connected. Is there a better arial / booster that may fix my problem, cant afford a sat tv just yet. Does anyone knowroughly how much would it cost to fit a automat...	clarence	13	2050	05:01 PM Nov 14, 2013 by _wombat_
	Bottled Gas on Caravan (Preview) During recent 2 weeks tour, van fridge failed to maintain appropriate low temperature on Gas. Problem was more apparent as the second week progressed. The Fridge is an Electrolux 240/12 volt Gas. In the past it has always performed up to expectations. Previously on gas this fridge has always perfor...	Haji-Baba	13	2943	03:58 PM Nov 14, 2013 by oldbobsbus
	Calcium Battery Exploded (like shotgun blast) (Preview) I keep the 2x12 volt Calcium DC/ HD DC27 batteries on constant charge with a small 1000 mil.amps maintenance unit while in storage. The batteries are 4 years old and both have good storage at 13.2 volts. The exploded battery still holds the charge as well. Never happened to me before however there is n...	Vanderee	9	3078	07:57 AM Nov 14, 2013 by Vanderee
	travelling with a porta-potty (Preview) Best beloved and I want to purchase a cassette style porta-potty for our older, non-ensuited 17' poptop caravan. Have spent lots of time reading the really great previous forum suggestions about toileting issues (thanks everyone for your great ideas - and now will definitely use Napisan) but cann...	zigzagps	14	6503	04:39 AM Nov 14, 2013 by Keith19837
	Dometic stove (Preview) Does anyone know how to gain access to the electric hot plate of a dometic stove. I don't seem to be able to find any instructions to carry out that function. Ours has a fault of some sort as it trips the circuit breaker in the van when it's turned on. there will be no hassles in getting the job done if I can ga...	briche	20	1663	06:35 PM Nov 13, 2013 by oldtrack123
	How much battery power do I need? (Preview) Yes, the "how long is a piece of string question" ..... I have recently bought a Toyota Hiace commuter van. The 2nd battery is stuffed and I need to replace it. I suspect my future ongoing power requirements are high ... I use a cpap machine, the current draw @ 12V is between 1.8 and 3.4 Amps per...	GypsyBob	10	1974	10:44 PM Nov 12, 2013 by SnowT
	Fridges (yet again!) and Solar Controller ( 1 2 ) (Preview) So, here we are, a brand new Waeco HDC 190 fridge/freezer fitted, $2000 lighter and it lasted on 12v all of......wait for it.........2 days! We got up today (Sunday morning) after having it fitted on Friday and the fridge and freezer weren't working! I fired up our internal generator (petrol 2Kva) an...	Wirroff	37	2517	02:41 AM Nov 13, 2013 by brian
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