Techies' Corner

spida · spida

The button you keep pushing to light the Dometic fridge wont work today - had it going yesterday. No reisistance = no strike. Any one know how major it is to fix - can I buy one and get a handyman (brother) to replace it or will it take an 'authorised' repairman to sort? Will be in Perth (Yanchep) in a couple o...

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

Researching the new 80ch uhf, been told that they need a voice scrambler to enable them to recieve the old 40ch annolog signal,apparntly the cheaper units do not have this. True or false? I am looking at a Uniden UHF7750NB. Thanks. JC.

Olley46 · Olley46

Hi out there in handy land,I am wanting to know how can I tighten the freezer door on an Electrolux threeway fridge fitted in a 12 year old Jayco Westport it is about 1/2 an inch or 10 mill off closing shut, thanks in advance. Lance C -- Edited by Olley46 on Saturday 27th of July 2013 09:12:47 PM

Duh · Duh

I am looking putting a TV arm in my campervan, I have a few options, I could put a turntable type on a high bench, but it would take up bench space, the bench has an overhang where I could possibly put a below bench retractable arm (with TV taken off) or one that bolts onto the side of the the van (folding arm ty...

Pete49 · Pete49

Well I have searched the forum googled Google until it gave up and can't find the answer. I just finished repairing my spare Mobitronic MPS 50A and just need to know what type of fuse on the 240V side. The board has it printed as 15A 250V but it doesn't state if its a fast or slow blow fuse. Can anyone her...

keiron · keiron

I am in serious need of some help fellow Nomads. I am going on the road on August 6th, and am wanting to access the internet wirelessly. I am hoping someone has done the research and can advise me on the cheapest and reliable method. By the way, I am quite a dinosaur when it comes to matters such as this. I loo...

Olley46 · Olley46

Are you having trouble with LED roof lights playing up with the television,this may answer your problem,only sometimes when the tele is on channel 7 ,when I turn the roof light on it takes away channel7 if I turn it off on comes channel 7 I have two separate lights wich are LED lights turn them on no effect...

sandsmere · sandsmere

The hot water unit in the van does not seem to be working properly . The water is not getting as hot as it should . We don't need to use any cold at all in the shower . It is the same whether we are on 240volt power or gas . Anybody else come across this problem before ?

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

Question on behalf of a mate who drives the above vehicle. Question 1 Should he drive in 4WD H 4 when towing as per Mitsubishi owners manual Question 2 Should he drive in 4th or in Drive auto

Beth54 · Beth54

Yes, I'm thinking of changing again. I'm just looking at this stage, but I've been looking around for alternatives to my current rig so I'm not towing. Keeping in mind that I'll never be a fulltime nomad, so the vehicle would be driven in my local city areas quite a bit. The only appeal of a slide-on i...

herbie · herbie

Read that K Mart are recalling the Jackeroo 240v are pump sold between March 2008-May 2013. As some pumps have internal damage to the electrical insulation in the cord,which is not always visible and can cause severe electrical shock. Also a recall on Suzuki-Alto (Motor Vehicle ) And the Mitsubish...

Duh · Duh

Has anyone used "Rescue Tape" and if so how did they find it please; http://www.rescuetapeaustralia.com.au/ It is available at Bunnings (and I assume other hardware stores) and also Jaycar, probably RV stores also ????

biggles · biggles

Cancelled .. -- Edited by biggles on Tuesday 23rd of July 2013 08:18:06 PM

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

Caught a quick look at today's Telegraph 23 July 13 and noted the recall of a generator set some problem with the battery charging leads becoming live 240AC at the clips Not sure what brand or who sold them

JulieM · JulieM

I have a Coromal Magnum transformer. It has 2 drop down beds at each end. Before I ordered the van I had a go at lifting the base and could do it. Now travelling with Mum and with 2 beds, lifting them is hard yakka! I am installing a pulley system (and letting Coromal know!). I have the pulleys and the rope (f...

Cruising Cruze · Cruising Cruze

How can I get 4.5 volt out of my house battery is there an easy way to get it ? thanks all ready for your input Cheers John

JulieM · JulieM

I need to do some small mods to my caravan and want the drill to be part of my tool kit. All suggestions appreciated. Cheers JulieM

Pykee35 · Pykee35

Just purchased a 2012 Ford Territory SZ Tx and would like to know what gear in the six speed box, is most economical to tow a 17.6 Single axle caravan.

KevKim37 · KevKim37

While staying at a Caravan Park in the Flinders noticed that the "Large Autogas Tank" was fitted with a Bottom Pipe Fitting which was setup to "Refill" Portable Camping Cylinders. Then when talking with another Nth Flinders Park owner that the Gas delivered is the same used fo...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

Mate just got back from Rocky with his 3 week old Bit's -R -Missing Triton Spent 5 days in and out of no less than three dealers and now waiting for a transmission change. Wouldn't pull the hat off your head almost had to leave the 1500Kg van at Tweed Heads due to violent shudders through the transmissi...

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	Gas fridge lighter not working (Preview) The button you keep pushing to light the Dometic fridge wont work today - had it going yesterday. No reisistance = no strike. Any one know how major it is to fix - can I buy one and get a handyman (brother) to replace it or will it take an 'authorised' repairman to sort? Will be in Perth (Yanchep) in a couple o...	spida	6	1131	04:33 AM Jul 29, 2013 by Duh
	UHF Radio (Preview) Researching the new 80ch uhf, been told that they need a voice scrambler to enable them to recieve the old 40ch annolog signal,apparntly the cheaper units do not have this. True or false? I am looking at a Uniden UHF7750NB. Thanks. JC.	justcruisin01	19	3482	03:51 AM Aug 4, 2013 by justcruisin01
	Electrolux fridge (Preview) Hi out there in handy land,I am wanting to know how can I tighten the freezer door on an Electrolux threeway fridge fitted in a 12 year old Jayco Westport it is about 1/2 an inch or 10 mill off closing shut, thanks in advance. Lance C -- Edited by Olley46 on Saturday 27th of July 2013 09:12:47 PM	Olley46	6	938	04:24 PM Jul 28, 2013 by Duh
	Advice on TV arms or turntables please (Preview) I am looking putting a TV arm in my campervan, I have a few options, I could put a turntable type on a high bench, but it would take up bench space, the bench has an overhang where I could possibly put a below bench retractable arm (with TV taken off) or one that bolts onto the side of the the van (folding arm ty...	Duh	10	1410	01:33 AM Aug 14, 2013 by Duh
	Fuse help for Mobitronic MPA 50A (Preview) Well I have searched the forum googled Google until it gave up and can't find the answer. I just finished repairing my spare Mobitronic MPS 50A and just need to know what type of fuse on the 240V side. The board has it printed as 15A 250V but it doesn't state if its a fast or slow blow fuse. Can anyone her...	Pete49	8	2645	07:36 AM Aug 3, 2013 by 03_troopy
	internet access (Preview) I am in serious need of some help fellow Nomads. I am going on the road on August 6th, and am wanting to access the internet wirelessly. I am hoping someone has done the research and can advise me on the cheapest and reliable method. By the way, I am quite a dinosaur when it comes to matters such as this. I loo...	keiron	14	1251	02:17 AM Aug 4, 2013 by bill12
	LED lights in roof (Preview) Are you having trouble with LED roof lights playing up with the television,this may answer your problem,only sometimes when the tele is on channel 7 ,when I turn the roof light on it takes away channel7 if I turn it off on comes channel 7 I have two separate lights wich are LED lights turn them on no effect...	Olley46	1	701	08:46 PM Aug 3, 2013 by Roadstogo
	Hot Water Problem (Preview) The hot water unit in the van does not seem to be working properly . The water is not getting as hot as it should . We don't need to use any cold at all in the shower . It is the same whether we are on 240volt power or gas . Anybody else come across this problem before ?	sandsmere	11	1419	02:28 AM Aug 2, 2013 by sandsmere
	NT Pajero 2010 3.2 Turbo (Preview) Question on behalf of a mate who drives the above vehicle. Question 1 Should he drive in 4WD H 4 when towing as per Mitsubishi owners manual Question 2 Should he drive in 4th or in Drive auto	Wombat 280	3	792	01:04 AM Jul 28, 2013 by hako
	Motorhome Comparison (Preview) Yes, I'm thinking of changing again. I'm just looking at this stage, but I've been looking around for alternatives to my current rig so I'm not towing. Keeping in mind that I'll never be a fulltime nomad, so the vehicle would be driven in my local city areas quite a bit. The only appeal of a slide-on i...	Beth54	17	1556	11:48 PM Jul 27, 2013 by Duh
	Recall on Air Pump (Preview) Read that K Mart are recalling the Jackeroo 240v are pump sold between March 2008-May 2013. As some pumps have internal damage to the electrical insulation in the cord,which is not always visible and can cause severe electrical shock. Also a recall on Suzuki-Alto (Motor Vehicle ) And the Mitsubish...	herbie	2	612	05:22 AM Jul 27, 2013 by Wombat 280
	Rescue Tape (Preview) Has anyone used "Rescue Tape" and if so how did they find it please; http://www.rescuetapeaustralia.com.au/ It is available at Bunnings (and I assume other hardware stores) and also Jaycar, probably RV stores also ????	Duh	16	1858	02:21 AM Aug 1, 2013 by mr glassies
	cancelled .. (Preview) Cancelled .. -- Edited by biggles on Tuesday 23rd of July 2013 08:18:06 PM	biggles	12	1105	01:37 AM Jul 27, 2013 by Beth54
	Genset Recall Electrical Safety (Preview) Caught a quick look at today's Telegraph 23 July 13 and noted the recall of a generator set some problem with the battery charging leads becoming live 240AC at the clips Not sure what brand or who sold them	Wombat 280	4	756	07:46 PM Jul 25, 2013 by 2weis
	Pulley system to lift bed bases (Preview) I have a Coromal Magnum transformer. It has 2 drop down beds at each end. Before I ordered the van I had a go at lifting the base and could do it. Now travelling with Mum and with 2 beds, lifting them is hard yakka! I am installing a pulley system (and letting Coromal know!). I have the pulleys and the rope (f...	JulieM	7	2684	12:37 AM Jul 23, 2013 by JulieM
	4.5 volt (Preview) How can I get 4.5 volt out of my house battery is there an easy way to get it ? thanks all ready for your input Cheers John	Cruising Cruze	12	1103	04:09 PM Aug 3, 2013 by Cruising Cruze
	Cordless drills..advice please (Preview) I need to do some small mods to my caravan and want the drill to be part of my tool kit. All suggestions appreciated. Cheers JulieM	JulieM	22	9460	01:49 PM Jul 26, 2013 by muller1
	Ford Territory SZ Tx RWD (Preview) Just purchased a 2012 Ford Territory SZ Tx and would like to know what gear in the six speed box, is most economical to tow a 17.6 Single axle caravan.	Pykee35	3	985	08:45 PM Jul 21, 2013 by hako
	Autogas Usage in LPG Fillable Bottles (Preview) While staying at a Caravan Park in the Flinders noticed that the "Large Autogas Tank" was fitted with a Bottom Pipe Fitting which was setup to "Refill" Portable Camping Cylinders. Then when talking with another Nth Flinders Park owner that the Gas delivered is the same used fo...	KevKim37	8	1581	01:46 AM Jul 24, 2013 by Legendts
	Lemon Laws (Preview) Mate just got back from Rocky with his 3 week old Bit's -R -Missing Triton Spent 5 days in and out of no less than three dealers and now waiting for a transmission change. Wouldn't pull the hat off your head almost had to leave the 1500Kg van at Tweed Heads due to violent shudders through the transmissi...	Wombat 280	2	666	02:42 AM Jul 20, 2013 by _wombat_
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