Techies' Corner

wasn_me · wasn_me

I have purchased a Powertech 380w inverter for my van. The only convenient place I can find to mount the inverter is under an overhead cupboard. Is it ok to mount the inverter upside down? Cheers Pete

woodylad · woodylad

Hi Nomads We are coming over from NZ to do the big lap next year. We would like to have foxtel in the van. Is this possible without having a billing address in Australia? Getting excited now! Richard and Helen Wood

mr glassies · mr glassies

well i got around to it (dunno were from but ) put a trig hitch on the poptop , did a mechanical disc brake conversion under slung the axle re wired the 12 volt . got a ratchet dolly wheel from the markets $80 now della can hook up if im to drunk lol na just makes it a bit safer on the fingers with the trig . on th...

mr glassies · mr glassies

i think im rite but if you run a 3 way fridge on 12 volt and the little exhaust thing gets warm do i presume its working . on gas and 240 volt it does just the fridge is pretty cold from the winter weather to start with dibs

Hoboe · Hoboe

I have a Ford Trader ( diesel ) former tipper with a caravan efectively bolted on the back. I have 3 security issues and am looking for ideas to tackle them. I've got a few ideas but I'm sure there must be better ones out there. 1) - What is a good way to stop someone starting the motor without they key ? In my ol...

BTSV_Berni · BTSV_Berni

Hi ladies and gentlemen As you know I'm looking around at a lot of different Motorhomes to make up my mind. One of the nicer ones was a KEA Dreamtime and all was looking for me fantastic, except of the price.... . Lot's of options to make it up as I want later on and huuuuuge inside. But there was a big downtu...

milo · milo

this question might help others with their own motor home set ups.. as well as answering a few of mine. If I ever have my dream of a motor home ,similar to what we had before happens,,... I'd like to be as independent as possible ,ie for free camping and even if in a caravan park to be able to run every thing w...

Rip and Rosie · Rip and Rosie

I need a grip for the handbrake on the van - Roadstar. Have tried the caravan shops- the best option to date has been to replace the whole coupling. Anyone got any ideas?

allinone · allinone

The 240v Dometic model B3200 roof-Top heat pump operates the fan and makes. Noise like the pump starts but no heating or cooling comes from the vents. When switching off the cooling it makes the swoosh sound like before but only blows air. Any tips or ideas on how to trouble shoot? Thanks

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...

dave06 · dave06

any extra insulation that you could whack on a fridge has got to be beneficial, however you must be carefull not to block up any "ventilation" holes front and back but apart from that it is a good thing, I would estimate about 5%- 10% points of thermal exclusion for every 10 mm of foam, also a t...

grae and deb · grae and deb

hi we seek advice on merits or no advantage of changing the location of the axle and spacer on the the leaf spring suspension of our van ground clearance is one thing we wouldlike to gain a little more off especially in driveways to servo,s etc , is there a noticeable raise by simply reversing the posi...

gitsho · gitsho

Any suggestions for best type of battery for 100series Toyota land cruiser especially when travelling out west

gooba53 · gooba53

Just want to thank members, particularly Ruff and UPO for their advise with installing our heater. Their first hand knowledge highlighted things that weren't in the installation notes and made your job really run smoothly. This help was very much appreciated. The heater is grouse!! Now off to Ali...

Threadbare Bunny · Threadbare Bunny

Hi all... I currently have two Deep Cycle Calcium MF batteries in the van ... they've performed well and had no problems ... they are rated 100 AH. I want to add 2 more and run them specifically for my wife's CPap machine... there is NO 12volt allowance on her machine, so have been running it on a 600 watt in...

Crashtac · Crashtac

G'Day just wondering if anyone has an EZILIFT weight distibution hitch they want to get rid of, I first bought mine when I had a 80 series cruiser with a 2 inch lift kit in it now I have a 100 series with standard height suspension and my hitch is too low. I would be willing to buy or swap for a hitch that is for a...

pipes · pipes

Problem is, my partner, Jennie, has a mobile home, as above. The 4 cylinder diesel motor is in good condition, and pulls well. However, the 5 speed g/box, as many of you may know, has a huge road speed gap between 3rd and 4th gear. One can almost reach 50 kph. in 3rd, and almost 90, in 4th. That gap is the prob...

Crashtac · Crashtac

OK I am after a tow vwhicle that has a 3500kg braked towing capacity, I am on a very tight budget so someting under 10K would be good. Looking around carpoint and ebay it looks like a late 1990s or early 2000s Land Raover Discovery will be the go, or the same with the Range Rover. Can amyone tell me how the 2.5...

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.

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...

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	Mounting Inverter (Preview) I have purchased a Powertech 380w inverter for my van. The only convenient place I can find to mount the inverter is under an overhead cupboard. Is it ok to mount the inverter upside down? Cheers Pete	wasn_me	11	1765	03:09 PM Aug 20, 2013 by wasn_me
	Foxtel in the caravan (Preview) Hi Nomads We are coming over from NZ to do the big lap next year. We would like to have foxtel in the van. Is this possible without having a billing address in Australia? Getting excited now! Richard and Helen Wood	woodylad	3	2523	04:15 AM Aug 20, 2013 by AL H
	did it done it love it (Preview) well i got around to it (dunno were from but ) put a trig hitch on the poptop , did a mechanical disc brake conversion under slung the axle re wired the 12 volt . got a ratchet dolly wheel from the markets $80 now della can hook up if im to drunk lol na just makes it a bit safer on the fingers with the trig . on th...	mr glassies	3	1128	01:10 AM Aug 20, 2013 by glassies
	three way fridge on 12 volt ???????????????????????? (Preview) i think im rite but if you run a 3 way fridge on 12 volt and the little exhaust thing gets warm do i presume its working . on gas and 240 volt it does just the fridge is pretty cold from the winter weather to start with dibs	mr glassies	8	1175	01:20 PM Aug 19, 2013 by VKPORTABLE
	MH Security ideas (Preview) I have a Ford Trader ( diesel ) former tipper with a caravan efectively bolted on the back. I have 3 security issues and am looking for ideas to tackle them. I've got a few ideas but I'm sure there must be better ones out there. 1) - What is a good way to stop someone starting the motor without they key ? In my ol...	Hoboe	15	1342	12:02 AM Aug 18, 2013 by freehazzas
	Lower the seat base of the drivers seat ? (Preview) Hi ladies and gentlemen As you know I'm looking around at a lot of different Motorhomes to make up my mind. One of the nicer ones was a KEA Dreamtime and all was looking for me fantastic, except of the price.... . Lot's of options to make it up as I want later on and huuuuuge inside. But there was a big downtu...	BTSV_Berni	3	660	02:11 PM Aug 16, 2013 by BTSV_Berni
	compleatly independent motor home set up (Preview) this question might help others with their own motor home set ups.. as well as answering a few of mine. If I ever have my dream of a motor home ,similar to what we had before happens,,... I'd like to be as independent as possible ,ie for free camping and even if in a caravan park to be able to run every thing w...	milo	11	1268	11:18 PM Aug 15, 2013 by Plendo
	Handbrake grip (Preview) I need a grip for the handbrake on the van - Roadstar. Have tried the caravan shops- the best option to date has been to replace the whole coupling. Anyone got any ideas?	Rip and Rosie	8	896	02:26 AM Aug 15, 2013 by Rip and Rosie
	Air Conditioner heater runs but no cooling or heating Heatpump air conditioning dometic heater cooling (Preview) The 240v Dometic model B3200 roof-Top heat pump operates the fan and makes. Noise like the pump starts but no heating or cooling comes from the vents. When switching off the cooling it makes the swoosh sound like before but only blows air. Any tips or ideas on how to trouble shoot? Thanks	allinone	2	2689	03:02 PM Aug 14, 2013 by Big Gorilla
	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	1402	01:33 AM Aug 14, 2013 by Duh
	foam insulation around a fridge and small wind turbines (Preview) any extra insulation that you could whack on a fridge has got to be beneficial, however you must be carefull not to block up any "ventilation" holes front and back but apart from that it is a good thing, I would estimate about 5%- 10% points of thermal exclusion for every 10 mm of foam, also a t...	dave06	3	2353	06:18 PM Aug 12, 2013 by Ontos45
	springs re think ? (Preview) hi we seek advice on merits or no advantage of changing the location of the axle and spacer on the the leaf spring suspension of our van ground clearance is one thing we wouldlike to gain a little more off especially in driveways to servo,s etc , is there a noticeable raise by simply reversing the posi...	grae and deb	6	1104	03:04 AM Aug 8, 2013 by mr glassies
	Batteries (Preview) Any suggestions for best type of battery for 100series Toyota land cruiser especially when travelling out west	gitsho	2	777	11:24 PM Aug 7, 2013 by PhillT
	Thanks for help re diesel heater installation (Preview) Just want to thank members, particularly Ruff and UPO for their advise with installing our heater. Their first hand knowledge highlighted things that weren't in the installation notes and made your job really run smoothly. This help was very much appreciated. The heater is grouse!! Now off to Ali...	gooba53	15	1461	04:01 PM Aug 7, 2013 by Cruising Cruze
	Deep cycle batteries and compatibles. (Preview) Hi all... I currently have two Deep Cycle Calcium MF batteries in the van ... they've performed well and had no problems ... they are rated 100 AH. I want to add 2 more and run them specifically for my wife's CPap machine... there is NO 12volt allowance on her machine, so have been running it on a 600 watt in...	Threadbare Bunny	2	976	01:20 AM Aug 7, 2013 by GypsyBob
	EZILIFT Weight distribution System (Preview) G'Day just wondering if anyone has an EZILIFT weight distibution hitch they want to get rid of, I first bought mine when I had a 80 series cruiser with a 2 inch lift kit in it now I have a 100 series with standard height suspension and my hitch is too low. I would be willing to buy or swap for a hitch that is for a...	Crashtac	6	1612	03:59 PM Aug 6, 2013 by Crashtac
	1988 Toyoat Coaster (Preview) Problem is, my partner, Jennie, has a mobile home, as above. The 4 cylinder diesel motor is in good condition, and pulls well. However, the 5 speed g/box, as many of you may know, has a huge road speed gap between 3rd and 4th gear. One can almost reach 50 kph. in 3rd, and almost 90, in 4th. That gap is the prob...	pipes	1	702	11:13 AM Aug 5, 2013 by VKPORTABLE
	budget Priced Tow Vehicle (Preview) OK I am after a tow vwhicle that has a 3500kg braked towing capacity, I am on a very tight budget so someting under 10K would be good. Looking around carpoint and ebay it looks like a late 1990s or early 2000s Land Raover Discovery will be the go, or the same with the Range Rover. Can amyone tell me how the 2.5...	Crashtac	12	1585	04:44 AM Aug 4, 2013 by Bobt
	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	3417	03:51 AM Aug 4, 2013 by justcruisin01
	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	1235	02:17 AM Aug 4, 2013 by bill12
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