Techies' Corner

tonyd · tonyd

There has to be an end to the spending on the tow truck, eventually. I may get some diff breathers fitted this week, or I may not. Opinions invited on whether they are "essential", a "good thing to have", or "a nice extra". I will not be seeking out water crossings, but r...

spondulics · spondulics

I need to repaint the stone guard on a Jayco sterling and was wondering what sort of paint to use ,any tips would be appreciated.

Shogun · Shogun

Hi all I ask this piece of advice with trepidation because its likely, how long is a piece of string, but here goes. My new motorhome has 300 watts of solar power on it, upgraded from the original 150 watts. What have others found to be a suitable amount of solar to have for being on the road. i know it will de...

Flicka9736 · Flicka9736

Im looking at an 02 myo3 hard Range Rover. Don't like the look of these howhowever I seem to be able to get more bang for my Buck ($25k) than with the land cruiser,which is my preference...but I'm finding it difficult to get a TD for that price. I'd love to hear thoughts on the above car as a tow vehicle. keep...

Yuglamron · Yuglamron

To anyone interested in the Power enforcer tool to remove stubborn wheel nuts. I have emailed the company in Holland and asked who distributes and sells the tools in Australia. If I get the name I will post it in this section.

baute · baute

I am sending this out to the universe! Today I decided I was just going to do it! I wasn't going to let it beat me! I put my mind to it, I decided I was the last person left on earth and if it had to be done it was up to me.Having been stranded four times in recent years on the road with flat tyres and having the knowl...

winnie981 · winnie981

We have this brand on the roof of our Motor home and the panels have started to lifted away from the mat stuck to the roof. Has anyone else experienced this problem this particular type of panels?

Mark · Mark

Okay, so most of the regular users will have gethered that I do a bit of work on vehicles, mainly 4x4's, so here's something to think about. Today I had to look at a Land Cruiser that had a bit of an issue with a noise from the front hubs. After stripping them down the grease, that should be lubricating the b...

Duh · Duh

Has anyone had one of these fitted to their campervan/motorhomes of the none electric variety? I have seen a few mobile vans fitted with them for passengers in the metro area and was wondering what would be the best type, undercarriage fittings considered ?????

hako · hako

Currently we have a Hansen 240VAC hot water system in our Avan Cruiser. Of late, it's been making noises as it heats....bubbling noises, which it has never done in the past. I did a GOOGLE on Hansen heaters and found some negative results due to their alloy insides corroding. Back to GOOGLE and I found t...

goldcoaster · goldcoaster

Hi all, This is what I'm thinking of doing please correct me if I'm wrong. I want to run my Fridge/Freezer in the back of our Suzuki when being towed by our motorhome. I am thinking of running 6mm cable of my house batteries of the motorhome to a 50amp Anderson plug mounted on the bumper bar of the motorho...

hako · hako

G'Day, on our recent trip to Townsville (where we met Dougwe!), we had some problems in the van with water leaking from the connection at the sink tap - a mixer type. I removed the connectors but found no "O" rings which may well be stuck inside the tap. So what I did was coat the fittings with t...

D and D · D and D

We're planning on getting a Mazda BT 50 tug but after watching a telemarketing program on the tube about the latest Garmin GPS/SatNav system. I checked out the system supplied with the BT 50 and was very disappointed. The maps appear to be about 3 years old, they use whereis, no updates are currently av...

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

I know its been mentioned somewhere on here before, but can't find it. Heading over to Shepp next week and want to look into getting some bits and pieces done to Myrtle. I know other grey nomad members who stayed at Greens Lake, went over there to get work done. It was through town and down one of the side st...

JayDee · JayDee

Just purchased a gas heater from Brisbane Caravan Show for around $100. Only to be used while free camping, as we have A/c 240 V for C. Parks etc. Will use same in the winter months when travelling down south or outback. Instructions says not to be used in van or enclosed area. But!!! we are very mindful o...

ROAD RUNNER · ROAD RUNNER

Hi, I have a 2005 LC 100 series 4.2 turbo diesel with 5 speed auto transmission 120,000km and wondering if the transmission should have a fluid change. Apparently Toyota dont specify a service as its a sealed box with no dip stick however I'm told that it is a must if you intend to tow caravans etc....

Plendo · Plendo

Latter this year we will need to lock down the configuration of our new van, I think I have most aspects worked out, so I would like to run it past the knowledgeable people on the forum. I will welcome feedback, alternative approaches, etc. The van starts as a traditional rear en-suite, center kitchen,...

Yuglamron · Yuglamron

http://www.calfinn.com.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=78&Itemid=92

shekon · shekon

I thought I had it all sorted, what my nomadic lifestyle would consist of, and now it is all up in the air again. I have started to reconsider the MH idea and looking at car and caravan set up. Now of course I would have to do a lot of practical studying as I have never towed before, but considering practicali...

Cloak · Cloak

I'm wondering if slide-outs are a good idea or not. Seems every van my little sweetie likes has one. I have no idea how they keep sealed, never seen one up close. Sealed from water and dust that is. Thanks in advance Steve

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Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Diff breathers (Preview) There has to be an end to the spending on the tow truck, eventually. I may get some diff breathers fitted this week, or I may not. Opinions invited on whether they are "essential", a "good thing to have", or "a nice extra". I will not be seeking out water crossings, but r...	tonyd	8	756	08:17 PM Jul 12, 2013 by tonyd
	sterling stoneguard (Preview) I need to repaint the stone guard on a Jayco sterling and was wondering what sort of paint to use ,any tips would be appreciated.	spondulics	3	836	12:55 AM Jul 12, 2013 by spondulics
	Solar power (Preview) Hi all I ask this piece of advice with trepidation because its likely, how long is a piece of string, but here goes. My new motorhome has 300 watts of solar power on it, upgraded from the original 150 watts. What have others found to be a suitable amount of solar to have for being on the road. i know it will de...	Shogun	9	762	06:02 AM Jul 11, 2013 by Shogun
	Range rover '02 (Preview) Im looking at an 02 myo3 hard Range Rover. Don't like the look of these howhowever I seem to be able to get more bang for my Buck ($25k) than with the land cruiser,which is my preference...but I'm finding it difficult to get a TD for that price. I'd love to hear thoughts on the above car as a tow vehicle. keep...	Flicka9736	22	1363	06:44 PM Jul 10, 2013 by Ontos45
	Power enforcer (Preview) To anyone interested in the Power enforcer tool to remove stubborn wheel nuts. I have emailed the company in Holland and asked who distributes and sells the tools in Australia. If I get the name I will post it in this section.	Yuglamron	4	574	04:30 AM Jul 10, 2013 by mickm
	Just Nuts ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I am sending this out to the universe! Today I decided I was just going to do it! I wasn't going to let it beat me! I put my mind to it, I decided I was the last person left on earth and if it had to be done it was up to me.Having been stranded four times in recent years on the road with flat tyres and having the knowl...	baute	37	1970	02:14 AM Jul 10, 2013 by Olley46
	Uni solar (Preview) We have this brand on the roof of our Motor home and the panels have started to lifted away from the mat stuck to the roof. Has anyone else experienced this problem this particular type of panels?	winnie981	2	453	12:14 AM Jul 9, 2013 by TAJ
	4X4 Wheel Hubs (Preview) Okay, so most of the regular users will have gethered that I do a bit of work on vehicles, mainly 4x4's, so here's something to think about. Today I had to look at a Land Cruiser that had a bit of an issue with a noise from the front hubs. After stripping them down the grease, that should be lubricating the b...	Mark	3	595	10:15 PM Jul 8, 2013 by herbie
	Fitting Slide Out Step to Campervan/Motorhome - Brands/Types None Electric (Preview) Has anyone had one of these fitted to their campervan/motorhomes of the none electric variety? I have seen a few mobile vans fitted with them for passengers in the metro area and was wondering what would be the best type, undercarriage fittings considered ?????	Duh	8	1143	07:08 PM Jul 8, 2013 by Duh
	Camper hot water system (Preview) Currently we have a Hansen 240VAC hot water system in our Avan Cruiser. Of late, it's been making noises as it heats....bubbling noises, which it has never done in the past. I did a GOOGLE on Hansen heaters and found some negative results due to their alloy insides corroding. Back to GOOGLE and I found t...	hako	3	2318	03:06 PM Jul 8, 2013 by hako
	Running fridge/freezer in towed vehicle (Preview) Hi all, This is what I'm thinking of doing please correct me if I'm wrong. I want to run my Fridge/Freezer in the back of our Suzuki when being towed by our motorhome. I am thinking of running 6mm cable of my house batteries of the motorhome to a 50amp Anderson plug mounted on the bumper bar of the motorho...	goldcoaster	14	1671	02:45 AM Jul 8, 2013 by 03_troopy
	Sink hose connectors (Preview) G'Day, on our recent trip to Townsville (where we met Dougwe!), we had some problems in the van with water leaking from the connection at the sink tap - a mixer type. I removed the connectors but found no "O" rings which may well be stuck inside the tap. So what I did was coat the fittings with t...	hako	12	1731	12:47 AM Jul 8, 2013 by hako
	Which GPS/SatNav System (Preview) We're planning on getting a Mazda BT 50 tug but after watching a telemarketing program on the tube about the latest Garmin GPS/SatNav system. I checked out the system supplied with the BT 50 and was very disappointed. The maps appear to be about 3 years old, they use whereis, no updates are currently av...	D and D	12	3174	06:45 AM Jul 7, 2013 by Shogun
	Name of Shepparton RV - caravan - Campervan repairer. (Preview) I know its been mentioned somewhere on here before, but can't find it. Heading over to Shepp next week and want to look into getting some bits and pieces done to Myrtle. I know other grey nomad members who stayed at Greens Lake, went over there to get work done. It was through town and down one of the side st...	Happywanderer	6	620	01:45 AM Jul 7, 2013 by Happywanderer
	Gas Heater (Preview) Just purchased a gas heater from Brisbane Caravan Show for around $100. Only to be used while free camping, as we have A/c 240 V for C. Parks etc. Will use same in the winter months when travelling down south or outback. Instructions says not to be used in van or enclosed area. But!!! we are very mindful o...	JayDee	15	1298	07:12 PM Jul 6, 2013 by grae and deb
	100 series LC Auto Trans Service (Preview) Hi, I have a 2005 LC 100 series 4.2 turbo diesel with 5 speed auto transmission 120,000km and wondering if the transmission should have a fluid change. Apparently Toyota dont specify a service as its a sealed box with no dip stick however I'm told that it is a must if you intend to tow caravans etc....	ROAD RUNNER	5	1113	03:14 AM Jul 6, 2013 by ROAD RUNNER
	Configuring Our New Van (Preview) Latter this year we will need to lock down the configuration of our new van, I think I have most aspects worked out, so I would like to run it past the knowledgeable people on the forum. I will welcome feedback, alternative approaches, etc. The van starts as a traditional rear en-suite, center kitchen,...	Plendo	10	1121	12:53 AM Jul 6, 2013 by Plendo
	Power Enforcer Australian Distributor. (Preview) http://www.calfinn.com.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=78&Itemid=92	Yuglamron	2	523	11:19 PM Jul 5, 2013 by Legendts
	Caravan maintainence compared to MH. (Preview) I thought I had it all sorted, what my nomadic lifestyle would consist of, and now it is all up in the air again. I have started to reconsider the MH idea and looking at car and caravan set up. Now of course I would have to do a lot of practical studying as I have never towed before, but considering practicali...	shekon	13	1098	11:03 PM Jul 5, 2013 by Shogun
	Slide-out durability? (Preview) I'm wondering if slide-outs are a good idea or not. Seems every van my little sweetie likes has one. I have no idea how they keep sealed, never seen one up close. Sealed from water and dust that is. Thanks in advance Steve	Cloak	4	965	10:57 PM Jul 5, 2013 by Legendts
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