Techies' Corner

aussietraveller · aussietraveller

Have just discovered that the standard Caravan electric brake units cannot be fitted to some recent 4x4 vehicles as the have air bags in the driver floor well so you have to fit a unit away from floor well area, my auto electrician suggested fitting the unit in the dash and locating the control button wh...

AmandaJayne · AmandaJayne

Hi I was just wondering what the best way would be to fix a solar panel to the roof of our coaster... it arrived today.. I was looking at eBay for solar mounts.. they have some that have no screws... but they dont say how you fix them up there. A little advice would be much appreciated :) thanx

j and v kids · j and v kids

can any one put us on the right track 120 watt solar pannel are they any good and can any one recomend a good brand Confused travaler

moosebarter · moosebarter

can anyone please tell me what product to use to clean the vinyl around my pop top please

bill12 · bill12

I have 2 , 80 w panels and a reg that came with the panels. I have checked with a multimeter , and there is plenty of amps going in , but not coming out to charge batterys. I think this is the cheap reg. Does anybody know of a smart reg that will show how much amps is going in, and the volts?The one I have only has le...

Elle on Wheels · Elle on Wheels

Hi All I am probably asking questions that have been asked 100 times before. I am looking at a early 80's Viscount which is in good nick but basic. I want to live in it full time and will be solo travelling and doing lots of free camping. I would like to have a tv and an adequate sound system (nothing fancy) s...

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

In the post [ inverter's] there is much discussion between inverter & a 12volt system for a laptop. As stated the 12v system is a dc dc converter to be able to supply the additional 7volts to make the required 19 volt @ 3.45 amps. The additional 7volts has to be created & therefore must require s...

lilly31 · lilly31

Hi guys and girls what would be best inverter for a lap top ..I know jaycars have a few so do dick smith .. and what would be most suitable watts in one

jimricho · jimricho

(http://thegreynomads.activeboard.com/t45467896/electric-brake-units/)

HeadnHome · HeadnHome

this has happened twice now, originally thought it was dirty fuel as car felt a bit rough and jerking little bit after filling up with fuel, so changed fuel filter, been running well since until weekend, again filled up in morning, done about 80kms, jerking slightly, then when I went to slow down to tak...

Tim Robinson · Tim Robinson

Hi everybody Hope someone can help, this is our first post, so I trust we are in the correct area. Stella and I are preparing our 2003 Jayco Freedom caravan for extended touring in the near future. We would like to fit an extra gear carrying box to the rear spare wheel/ protection bar on the van. Has anyone...

_wombat_ · _wombat_

http://www.bayswaterjayco.com.au/Jay_owners_handbook.pdf

Steve and Maria · Steve and Maria

Morning all. Another newbie question. I connected water (to park tap). When i connected it my tanks were nearly empty, now they r full. Is it normal that the tanks fill when connected to mains water.

tonyd · tonyd

Posted this on another site and didn't get much feedback, so thought I would ask the GNs. I plan to add a canopy to my Colorado and had already bought an awning to fit on to the roofrack. However . . . it has been pointed out that the flexing between the cab and canopy would probably make this a bad idea and e...

whiteman · whiteman

Guys, have just purchased an new HD TV for the van to replace the old analogue set, checked system on the home antenna and all ok......transfered to van and reset the "auto search" and wound up with a lot less channels including no Chan 9, One HD, 10 etc.........is it a case of changing the win...

johnc · johnc

Hi all, need to clean black spots etc (mildew tree sap etc ) form rubber roof coating on a 2002 winnebago leisure seeker.Have found dicor products in usa suitable but they want both arms n legs to post to oz.Is there a suitable product avail in oz to do same and seal and protect the roof from further staini...

Wanta be travelling · Wanta be travelling

We have purchased a 1988 van 12 months ago, previous owner now deceased, so we can not refer to his knowledge. Looking for advise on how to set up the fridge and lighting with the 12vt capacity installed when purchased new. We have tried to run the 3 way fridge, with no result on any of the three power supp...

Beth54 · Beth54

http://www.lexulous.com/email?gid=2803579&pid=2&lang=UK

Vic · Vic

I have always used my wheel brace to remove wheel nuts and also to tighten them by pushing downwards on the wheel brace. That is the way I was taught and have never done it any other way. However I notice in my Hi Ace manual they have a picture and tell you to pull up on the wheel brace to loosen or tighten the n...

Mr Red · Mr Red

Hi All, It always pays to check every thing before going away. I went to refill a gas bottle, got home, connected everything back up, turned gas on. Guess what? Leaking hose to regulator, so back I went to get a new hose. Everything is all right once again. Mr Red.

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	Electric Brake Units (Preview) Have just discovered that the standard Caravan electric brake units cannot be fitted to some recent 4x4 vehicles as the have air bags in the driver floor well so you have to fit a unit away from floor well area, my auto electrician suggested fitting the unit in the dash and locating the control button wh...	aussietraveller	14	6011	01:45 PM Oct 28, 2011 by PeterD
	Fixin solar to the roof (Preview) Hi I was just wondering what the best way would be to fix a solar panel to the roof of our coaster... it arrived today.. I was looking at eBay for solar mounts.. they have some that have no screws... but they dont say how you fix them up there. A little advice would be much appreciated :) thanx	AmandaJayne	7	994	05:47 PM Oct 27, 2011 by Nichol
	solar pannels (Preview) can any one put us on the right track 120 watt solar pannel are they any good and can any one recomend a good brand Confused travaler	j and v kids	9	1372	05:42 PM Oct 27, 2011 by Nichol
	cleaning vinyl (Preview) can anyone please tell me what product to use to clean the vinyl around my pop top please	moosebarter	9	2057	09:12 AM Oct 27, 2011 by moosebarter
	Smart Solar Regulaters (Preview) I have 2 , 80 w panels and a reg that came with the panels. I have checked with a multimeter , and there is plenty of amps going in , but not coming out to charge batterys. I think this is the cheap reg. Does anybody know of a smart reg that will show how much amps is going in, and the volts?The one I have only has le...	bill12	26	2739	09:47 PM Oct 26, 2011 by oldtrack123
	Fit out for free camping (Preview) Hi All I am probably asking questions that have been asked 100 times before. I am looking at a early 80's Viscount which is in good nick but basic. I want to live in it full time and will be solo travelling and doing lots of free camping. I would like to have a tv and an adequate sound system (nothing fancy) s...	Elle on Wheels	28	3248	07:01 AM Oct 23, 2011 by jimricho
	SO WHICH IS THE MOST ECONOMICAL? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) In the post [ inverter's] there is much discussion between inverter & a 12volt system for a laptop. As stated the 12v system is a dc dc converter to be able to supply the additional 7volts to make the required 19 volt @ 3.45 amps. The additional 7volts has to be created & therefore must require s...	justcruisin01	36	3127	10:05 PM Oct 20, 2011 by Happywanderer
	INVERTER ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi guys and girls what would be best inverter for a lap top ..I know jaycars have a few so do dick smith .. and what would be most suitable watts in one	lilly31	32	3284	08:58 AM Oct 18, 2011 by jimricho
	New Vehicles and Weight Distribution Hitches (Preview) (http://thegreynomads.activeboard.com/t45467896/electric-brake-units/)	jimricho	2	1100	08:58 PM Oct 16, 2011 by Cruising Granny
	Motor Cutout while driving (Preview) this has happened twice now, originally thought it was dirty fuel as car felt a bit rough and jerking little bit after filling up with fuel, so changed fuel filter, been running well since until weekend, again filled up in morning, done about 80kms, jerking slightly, then when I went to slow down to tak...	HeadnHome	23	2057	07:51 PM Oct 11, 2011 by HeadnHome
	Storage Box (Preview) Hi everybody Hope someone can help, this is our first post, so I trust we are in the correct area. Stella and I are preparing our 2003 Jayco Freedom caravan for extended touring in the near future. We would like to fit an extra gear carrying box to the rear spare wheel/ protection bar on the van. Has anyone...	Tim Robinson	10	2706	05:24 PM Oct 11, 2011 by Tim Robinson
	Jayco Handbook online (Preview) http://www.bayswaterjayco.com.au/Jay_owners_handbook.pdf	_wombat_	1	1154	10:50 PM Oct 10, 2011 by PeterD
	Water tanks (Preview) Morning all. Another newbie question. I connected water (to park tap). When i connected it my tanks were nearly empty, now they r full. Is it normal that the tanks fill when connected to mains water.	Steve and Maria	2	1430	08:45 PM Oct 10, 2011 by aussietraveller
	Roofracks on dual cab utes (Preview) Posted this on another site and didn't get much feedback, so thought I would ask the GNs. I plan to add a canopy to my Colorado and had already bought an awning to fit on to the roofrack. However . . . it has been pointed out that the flexing between the cab and canopy would probably make this a bad idea and e...	tonyd	7	6920	03:35 PM Oct 10, 2011 by justcruisin01
	New HD TV & Auto SEARCH ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Guys, have just purchased an new HD TV for the van to replace the old analogue set, checked system on the home antenna and all ok......transfered to van and reset the "auto search" and wound up with a lot less channels including no Chan 9, One HD, 10 etc.........is it a case of changing the win...	whiteman	35	4286	09:53 AM Oct 9, 2011 by whiteman
	cleaning winnebago roof (Preview) Hi all, need to clean black spots etc (mildew tree sap etc ) form rubber roof coating on a 2002 winnebago leisure seeker.Have found dicor products in usa suitable but they want both arms n legs to post to oz.Is there a suitable product avail in oz to do same and seal and protect the roof from further staini...	johnc	4	2789	09:16 PM Oct 8, 2011 by Jacko
	1988 Winsor "Windcheater", 12vt problems (Preview) We have purchased a 1988 van 12 months ago, previous owner now deceased, so we can not refer to his knowledge. Looking for advise on how to set up the fridge and lighting with the 12vt capacity installed when purchased new. We have tried to run the 3 way fridge, with no result on any of the three power supp...	Wanta be travelling	3	1518	09:55 PM Oct 6, 2011 by Connie
	PC help (Preview) http://www.lexulous.com/email?gid=2803579&pid=2&lang=UK	Beth54	19	1359	08:57 PM Oct 6, 2011 by Dave83
	Correct Use Of Wheel Brace to Remove Wheel Nuts (Preview) I have always used my wheel brace to remove wheel nuts and also to tighten them by pushing downwards on the wheel brace. That is the way I was taught and have never done it any other way. However I notice in my Hi Ace manual they have a picture and tell you to pull up on the wheel brace to loosen or tighten the n...	Vic	18	3421	10:39 PM Oct 5, 2011 by iant
	Inspection`s (Preview) Hi All, It always pays to check every thing before going away. I went to refill a gas bottle, got home, connected everything back up, turned gas on. Guess what? Leaking hose to regulator, so back I went to get a new hose. Everything is all right once again. Mr Red.	Mr Red	0	548	05:23 PM Oct 4, 2011 by Mr Red
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