Techies' Corner

Scotty01 · Scotty01

After a week of chasing flat batteries have finally cured the problem hopefully! Found an Auto Elect in Griffith NSW that new what was going on the minute I told him what was going on. It appears that the Jayco fitted power supply/battery charger just dosnt cut the mustard. It is fitted half way down the...

oldtrack123 · oldtrack123

Hi It seems Jayar have got the message http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView.asp?ID=MS4044 Note: there is NOW NO reference to RV use Could still be more to come PeterQ

Duh · Duh

I have seen a few converted Coasters and other types of campervans with the domestic type security screen on the windows, if I went with something like this can you get a normal security door/window company to do it or does it need a proper RV repairer to fit them? I have two sliding windows on my Transit...

Duh · Duh

Can anyone one tell me what a good roof hatch is for a motorhome/campervan with a fixed roof (ie; not a pop top). Is it best to get one with a fan (12V or 240V ???), a small fixed one or a big one with an opening vent, close for travelling etc? I would want this to act as a means for cooking fumes to escape prefe...

johns · johns

Has anyone had anything to do with this problem? The power from my plug, will no longer supply power to my van fridge or inside lights. Has anyone had this problem? The plug I use worked ok for a couple of times, but for some reason it has stopped working now. I note I had the same problem with my other vehic...

Sol · Sol

We have a Foldaway TV Antenna and wondered if it is suitable for outback Qld travels. If not, what would you recommend? Cheers Sol

BJAM · BJAM

Hi all, Im new to the caravaning world and have just purchased myfirst ever poptop van to start enjoyig life a little more. I want to be able to also use my new van in unpowered areas by a river and want o have 12v power available for lights and TV. My thinking is just connect a car battery and away I go but woul...

Wild1 · Wild1

Hi All, my 1200 watt inverter can't get the mixing blade in my 650 watt bread maker turning - it just sits there and groans. Why is this? Its the beginning of the mixing part not even using the heating element yet. W1

Rumrunner · Rumrunner

Hi, wanting to buy a satelite phone and have been researching.. Thought I would buy an Inmarsat isatPhonePRO. Has anyone got any experience with this unit or any other thoughts. Cheers

lilly31 · lilly31

Hello can someone tell me I have a small TV doesn't say it can be run on 12volt ... But can I get 12 volt adapter and use it that way or do I have to buy a 12 volt TV..Cheers

hako · hako

Have just checked out an Aliner fitted with a fibreglass ensuite as per the picture. The gentleman selling the van also made the unit - 3 in fact - with a view to selling them but has found the cost is too great. It seems a good idea but at $2000 bare plus installation it's just too much especially when you c...

gooba53 · gooba53

Is stone damage on caravan surfaces a big problem? Does using rock taimers or big mud flaps increase fuel consumption? Interested in our thoughts please.

Scotty01 · Scotty01

This could be a dum question but I am going to ask it anyway. I have a oil filled column heater, 800w I know watt/v = amps but if i want to know what amps this would draw from the batterys not the inverter is there a formula for this or is it say just 800w / 12v? I am sure some smart bugger will have the answer for m...

Plendo · Plendo

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/200W-2x-100W-12V-High-E...

Duh · Duh

Since the format has changed I have been unable to post pic's on the forum, I can find the pic (downsized) when I browse but it doesn't seem to download for posting submit ????? Any clues please ?

Duh · Duh

http://caravansplus.com.au/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=648...

GaryKelly · GaryKelly

Tread looks a bit of a worry too.

oldtrack123 · oldtrack123

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Electric-Hot-Water-Heater-Shower-Panel-System-INSTANT-HOT-SHOWER-D005-/270908846571?_trksid=e17002.m8&_trkparms=algo%3DMW%26its%3DC%26itu%3DUCC%26otn%3D6%26ps%3D63...

Chazza · Chazza

AN ESSAY: Does anyone write essays any more? Is it a satisfactory way for me to put across - as an example - the story of a love affair that began by taking an overnight ferry trip? Or is it considered too long for the forum? In this day and age of instant messaging, is it considered old hat? I have a stor...

GaryKelly · GaryKelly

G'day, g'day, g'day yawl. It occurred to me that swapping an empty 9kg gas bottle for another is a piece of cake. But what happens if it's not empty and you're about to cross the Nullarbor or some place like that? Can you top up a half full bottle? I know some peeps carry a spare but I don't like the idea of hav...

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	Jayco Conquest Battery Charger (Preview) After a week of chasing flat batteries have finally cured the problem hopefully! Found an Auto Elect in Griffith NSW that new what was going on the minute I told him what was going on. It appears that the Jayco fitted power supply/battery charger just dosnt cut the mustard. It is fitted half way down the...	Scotty01	4	1269	08:52 PM May 24, 2013 by Cruising Cruze
	Jaycar !0A (Preview) Hi It seems Jayar have got the message http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView.asp?ID=MS4044 Note: there is NOW NO reference to RV use Could still be more to come PeterQ	oldtrack123	8	1145	02:00 AM May 24, 2013 by Yendorane
	Domestic Type Security Screens on Sliding Door Windows ???? (Preview) I have seen a few converted Coasters and other types of campervans with the domestic type security screen on the windows, if I went with something like this can you get a normal security door/window company to do it or does it need a proper RV repairer to fit them? I have two sliding windows on my Transit...	Duh	6	1323	08:45 PM May 23, 2013 by Duh
	Roof Hatches For Motorhomes/Campervans ????? (Preview) Can anyone one tell me what a good roof hatch is for a motorhome/campervan with a fixed roof (ie; not a pop top). Is it best to get one with a fan (12V or 240V ???), a small fixed one or a big one with an opening vent, close for travelling etc? I would want this to act as a means for cooking fumes to escape prefe...	Duh	9	2557	05:56 AM May 29, 2013 by Duh
	No power to insde van (Preview) Has anyone had anything to do with this problem? The power from my plug, will no longer supply power to my van fridge or inside lights. Has anyone had this problem? The plug I use worked ok for a couple of times, but for some reason it has stopped working now. I note I had the same problem with my other vehic...	johns	14	1069	03:18 AM May 29, 2013 by 03_troopy
	TV Antenna (Preview) We have a Foldaway TV Antenna and wondered if it is suitable for outback Qld travels. If not, what would you recommend? Cheers Sol	Sol	6	1192	05:18 PM May 26, 2013 by _wombat_
	12volt supply (Preview) Hi all, Im new to the caravaning world and have just purchased myfirst ever poptop van to start enjoyig life a little more. I want to be able to also use my new van in unpowered areas by a river and want o have 12v power available for lights and TV. My thinking is just connect a car battery and away I go but woul...	BJAM	6	1426	12:19 AM May 26, 2013 by BJAM
	Bread Makers and Inverters ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi All, my 1200 watt inverter can't get the mixing blade in my 650 watt bread maker turning - it just sits there and groans. Why is this? Its the beginning of the mixing part not even using the heating element yet. W1	Wild1	30	6346	12:11 AM Jun 1, 2013 by jimricho
	Satellite Phones (Preview) Hi, wanting to buy a satelite phone and have been researching.. Thought I would buy an Inmarsat isatPhonePRO. Has anyone got any experience with this unit or any other thoughts. Cheers	Rumrunner	5	711	08:28 PM May 20, 2013 by Legendts
	12 volt TV (Preview) Hello can someone tell me I have a small TV doesn't say it can be run on 12volt ... But can I get 12 volt adapter and use it that way or do I have to buy a 12 volt TV..Cheers	lilly31	6	945	04:23 PM May 25, 2013 by dorian
	Ensuite for Aliner Camper. (Preview) Have just checked out an Aliner fitted with a fibreglass ensuite as per the picture. The gentleman selling the van also made the unit - 3 in fact - with a view to selling them but has found the cost is too great. It seems a good idea but at $2000 bare plus installation it's just too much especially when you c...	hako	6	1327	04:58 AM May 22, 2013 by hako
	Fuel consumption using rock taimers or big mud flaps (Preview) Is stone damage on caravan surfaces a big problem? Does using rock taimers or big mud flaps increase fuel consumption? Interested in our thoughts please.	gooba53	12	2733	02:20 AM May 22, 2013 by Legendts
	Watts to Amps and inverters. (Preview) This could be a dum question but I am going to ask it anyway. I have a oil filled column heater, 800w I know watt/v = amps but if i want to know what amps this would draw from the batterys not the inverter is there a formula for this or is it say just 800w / 12v? I am sure some smart bugger will have the answer for m...	Scotty01	14	1471	12:08 AM May 20, 2013 by coolabah1au
	Lightweight Solar Panels (Preview) http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/200W-2x-100W-12V-High-E...	Plendo	1	853	12:09 PM May 14, 2013 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Downloading Pics on the forum posts.... ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Since the format has changed I have been unable to post pic's on the forum, I can find the pic (downsized) when I browse but it doesn't seem to download for posting submit ????? Any clues please ?	Duh	42	2385	08:38 PM May 23, 2013 by Duh
	Living Space Air Conditioner For Ford Transit Van (Preview) http://caravansplus.com.au/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=648...	Duh	10	8403	12:51 AM May 14, 2013 by Duh
	Recommended tyre pressures for Albion truck (Preview) Tread looks a bit of a worry too.	GaryKelly	4	528	03:11 PM May 19, 2013 by mr glassies
	Instant electric hot water& the perils of Ebay (Preview) http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Electric-Hot-Water-Heater-Shower-Panel-System-INSTANT-HOT-SHOWER-D005-/270908846571?_trksid=e17002.m8&_trkparms=algo%3DMW%26its%3DC%26itu%3DUCC%26otn%3D6%26ps%3D63...	oldtrack123	5	910	04:13 AM May 19, 2013 by AL H
	A SPECIAL PLACE... AND WHY... (Preview) AN ESSAY: Does anyone write essays any more? Is it a satisfactory way for me to put across - as an example - the story of a love affair that began by taking an overnight ferry trip? Or is it considered too long for the forum? In this day and age of instant messaging, is it considered old hat? I have a stor...	Chazza	6	852	04:03 PM May 22, 2013 by dorian
	Gas refills (Preview) G'day, g'day, g'day yawl. It occurred to me that swapping an empty 9kg gas bottle for another is a piece of cake. But what happens if it's not empty and you're about to cross the Nullarbor or some place like that? Can you top up a half full bottle? I know some peeps carry a spare but I don't like the idea of hav...	GaryKelly	16	2882	07:52 PM May 20, 2013 by goldcoaster
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