Techies' Corner

johmandkaz · johmandkaz

Hi All, Just about ready to reg the motorhome but 2 seperate discussions with vicroads call centre have given us 2 different policy interpretations and costs to register this rig. One person has stated vicroads see it as a 3 axle, the other said 2 ( we are confused)!!! Can anyone shed some light on the in...

zagg · zagg

is a ford territory ts any good for towing

biggles · biggles

Hi all .. Having had a great run with my (2) ICOM IC-41S hand-held CB's (Now upgraded to 80ch), I'm having a problem when trying to set them both up to run together under Tone Squelch using a CTCSS/DTCS operation. I do have the Instruction Manual and have set up both to the same specs as I understand it to be...

ken thomas · ken thomas

I have developed a leak in my suburban hot water service and it looks like it is terminal, and only 18 months old Had a call to the warranty guy at coast to coast and he is arranging for a new heater to be sent out as long as I get it installed, cannot ask for any better service than that. Ken

chaslib · chaslib

Morning all. Currently in the process of getting the final attachments for the car fitted Before heading north through central Queensland for a couple of months. Any suggestions or recommendations re brands, websites, etc. for driving lights? Car and van details in signature line. Car is book...

dorian · dorian

http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1048036

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

GaryKelly · GaryKelly

Bit of humor on the back of a bus...

Mr Dodger · Mr Dodger

Hi, I have been trying to decide on options to help my ride with van and I'm reading about WDH's, loading techniques and shocks etc etc etc. A couple things I wanted to run by everyone for a bit of feedback and some possible answers! For starters, a recommendation on the Polyair bags for my tug. This was b...

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...

Bent Axle Bob · Bent Axle Bob

Well, electrics are not my long suit. Thing is I can get a good price on a 200watt 24v mono panel. Question is; if I use this panel do I need a 24v battery coupled with a step down 24v to 12v invertor or can a couple of 12v batteries be wired (how?) to achieve a 12volt output. Or would I be better off to use a 12v...

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...

Mr Dodger · Mr Dodger

Hi all, my first post! Me and my lady are getting ready to slowly make our way to Port Hedland from Sydney, where we are at the moment trying to get a stack of things done to both our tug and caravan (pictured). I will be asking for help in a few areas, a lot of my questions have been answered on here already whi...

cobberandco · cobberandco

My van's compliance plate states Tare 2180 and ATM 2580. I assume this allows me to add 400 kg of gear, water, gas, etc into my van for a total weight up to 2580. Am I correct in my thinking? Compliance plate also states GTM rating 2370. What is the significance of this measurement? Also I wonder why m...

GaryKelly · GaryKelly

G'day g'day g'day assorted geniuses and smartie pants. I have a sticky speedo needle in my '94 2.6 petrol Ford Courier. It's fine around town but sticks at 70 or 80km/h on the freeway and won't go any further. Ford says the speedo cluster will need to be removed and sent away for repair. Or they suggested...

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

Happyjack · Happyjack

I found water around the wall in the ensuite and took me a while to figure out it was coming from the Truma B14 in the cupboard next door. The previous owner had it fitted (as replacement for old one) in 06/09, so only 3/1/2 yrs old. It's on a drip tray but I bet the tray has rusted somewhere out as nothing is c...

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...

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

Jaytee · Jaytee

We have thought about buying a 12v charger for the IPad. We currently use an inverter for charging it in the motorhome. Does anyone know which method uses more power from the battery? Or are they both about the same?

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	3 axles not more than 2 metres apart from the wheel centres are regarded as 2 axles (Preview) Hi All, Just about ready to reg the motorhome but 2 seperate discussions with vicroads call centre have given us 2 different policy interpretations and costs to register this rig. One person has stated vicroads see it as a 3 axle, the other said 2 ( we are confused)!!! Can anyone shed some light on the in...	johmandkaz	5	1069	07:41 AM Jun 12, 2013 by johmandkaz
	tug vechical (Preview) is a ford territory ts any good for towing	zagg	10	1389	05:06 AM Jun 12, 2013 by ozjohn
	Ham & Techie help needed on IC-41S .. (Preview) Hi all .. Having had a great run with my (2) ICOM IC-41S hand-held CB's (Now upgraded to 80ch), I'm having a problem when trying to set them both up to run together under Tone Squelch using a CTCSS/DTCS operation. I do have the Instruction Manual and have set up both to the same specs as I understand it to be...	biggles	3	1397	03:42 AM Jun 7, 2013 by biggles
	coast to coast rv (Preview) I have developed a leak in my suburban hot water service and it looks like it is terminal, and only 18 months old Had a call to the warranty guy at coast to coast and he is arranging for a new heater to be sent out as long as I get it installed, cannot ask for any better service than that. Ken	ken thomas	5	927	08:54 PM Jun 4, 2013 by ken thomas
	Driving Lights - recommendations and advice wanted (Preview) Morning all. Currently in the process of getting the final attachments for the car fitted Before heading north through central Queensland for a couple of months. Any suggestions or recommendations re brands, websites, etc. for driving lights? Car and van details in signature line. Car is book...	chaslib	13	2690	03:30 AM Jun 4, 2013 by richardc
	Recall: Kmart - Jackeroo 240V Air Pump (Preview) http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1048036	dorian	0	1205	11:45 PM May 31, 2013 by dorian
	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	7285	12:11 AM Jun 1, 2013 by jimricho
	Copper Top power... (Preview) Bit of humor on the back of a bus...	GaryKelly	4	788	01:08 AM May 31, 2013 by dorian
	Weight Distro Headspins! (Preview) Hi, I have been trying to decide on options to help my ride with van and I'm reading about WDH's, loading techniques and shocks etc etc etc. A couple things I wanted to run by everyone for a bit of feedback and some possible answers! For starters, a recommendation on the Polyair bags for my tug. This was b...	Mr Dodger	4	1011	05:28 PM May 29, 2013 by Mr Dodger
	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	3057	05:56 AM May 29, 2013 by Duh
	Solar Panels ....again (Preview) Well, electrics are not my long suit. Thing is I can get a good price on a 200watt 24v mono panel. Question is; if I use this panel do I need a 24v battery coupled with a step down 24v to 12v invertor or can a couple of 12v batteries be wired (how?) to achieve a 12volt output. Or would I be better off to use a 12v...	Bent Axle Bob	5	909	05:00 AM May 29, 2013 by Bent Axle Bob
	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	1461	03:18 AM May 29, 2013 by 03_troopy
	Know a good Auto Electrician near Sydney?? (Preview) Hi all, my first post! Me and my lady are getting ready to slowly make our way to Port Hedland from Sydney, where we are at the moment trying to get a stack of things done to both our tug and caravan (pictured). I will be asking for help in a few areas, a lot of my questions have been answered on here already whi...	Mr Dodger	0	599	04:10 AM May 28, 2013 by Mr Dodger
	Compliance Plate and Rego sticker query (Preview) My van's compliance plate states Tare 2180 and ATM 2580. I assume this allows me to add 400 kg of gear, water, gas, etc into my van for a total weight up to 2580. Am I correct in my thinking? Compliance plate also states GTM rating 2370. What is the significance of this measurement? Also I wonder why m...	cobberandco	2	1828	01:05 AM May 28, 2013 by cobberandco
	km/h per 1000 rpm (Preview) G'day g'day g'day assorted geniuses and smartie pants. I have a sticky speedo needle in my '94 2.6 petrol Ford Courier. It's fine around town but sticks at 70 or 80km/h on the freeway and won't go any further. Ford says the speedo cluster will need to be removed and sent away for repair. Or they suggested...	GaryKelly	12	2239	05:58 PM May 27, 2013 by bill12
	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	1294	05:18 PM May 26, 2013 by _wombat_
	Water heater replacement (Preview) I found water around the wall in the ensuite and took me a while to figure out it was coming from the Truma B14 in the cupboard next door. The previous owner had it fitted (as replacement for old one) in 06/09, so only 3/1/2 yrs old. It's on a drip tray but I bet the tray has rusted somewhere out as nothing is c...	Happyjack	14	5494	12:54 AM May 26, 2013 by ken thomas
	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	1533	12:19 AM May 26, 2013 by BJAM
	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	1045	04:23 PM May 25, 2013 by dorian
	Charging IPad (Preview) We have thought about buying a 12v charger for the IPad. We currently use an inverter for charging it in the motorhome. Does anyone know which method uses more power from the battery? Or are they both about the same?	Jaytee	8	1673	11:20 PM May 24, 2013 by Jaytee
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