Techies' Corner

bill12 · bill12

I have just built a trailer for my slide on as its a pain to load on the ute.75x50 rhs, and 50x50 crossmembers, fully welded.Override brakes on 13 inch holden wheels.I,m going to fit another water tank, and the sides and going to be alum checker plate with lockable doors.A big tool box is going on the fron...

mottleemob · mottleemob

I cant fill the tanks on my sterling in under 30 minutes per tank. It doesnt matter how slow i run the hose the water just pours out of the filler neck. I disconnected the breathers from the back of the filler panel thinking the one way valves may have been stuck that made no difference. I know the tanks are e...

Going gone · Going gone

Help, can anyone help with our air-con please. We are in Karratha,which is very hot, and the conditioner isn't working, we don't know if we can get it fixed here, we are using a table fan which is a help. What we want to know, can we use a 12volt fan plugged into our 12volt TV socket, while we are offroad ca...

musketeer · musketeer

hi we have found that our wineguard antenna has made a indentation on our caravan roof and we are going to put some sort of cusioning under it when the antenna is lowered, has anyone else had this problem and if so what did you use? thanks

Going gone · Going gone

Who can help please. Our Truama hot water heater gives great hot water, but the pressure is terrible does any one have an idea how to fix it please. We are in Broome at the moment, very hot but enjoying it, been here 10 days, heading to Derby next. Thanks Judy.

Sheba · Sheba

Can any-one tell me please how to transfer my list of "Favourites" to a Flash-Drive ? Cancel that. Took my own advice and Googled it. For any-one else who needs the info., here it is. Loading... , |Sign Out|Sign In|United States|All Microsoft SitesSkip to content paneSearch this we...

mr ed · mr ed

Does anybody know the maximum ball weight for a 2006 ML320CDI. The vehicle is rated at 3500kgs braked but I dont know the ball weight. I have put a deposit on a private sale for a ML320 and would be towing a 20"9" van that tares at 2160 kg Cheers Mr ed

briche · briche

We will be on the road most of next with a reasonable period of time in Qld. One of the issues that I have seen posted is the ability for absorption type fridges to work efficently in the tropics. I guess it boils down to the fridges ability to move the heat from the rear of the fridge beit heat generated by th...

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

Aldi have this on sale for 79.99 on Sat 11th Feb. It has USB socket, 2 x 12 volt outlets, Integrated work emergency lights, built in 145psi compressor as well as air hose and assorted valves included.. With a 2 year warranty. I know some of you have been wondering about them and may want to get one at a Good p...

dingo · dingo

thinking about getting a gas detector for my van but i need to know what you guy's use thanks in advance dingo

Rooney · Rooney

This may have been discussed previously, but as I am a newbie, I've missed it. I have a van that came with a fire extinguisher and I am not sure how to tell if it is good or not. I wonder if I should just buy a new one to be sure. Still finding my way round the site so if I put things in the wrong place plea...

gst · gst

Well I have picked up a fully working set of tail lights for my 2004 patrol for a $150 yet when I one repaired they cost around $200. ea what a rip off no wonder insurance cost so much

Beth54 · Beth54

http://www.dynamicsolarsolutions.com.au/solar_battery_charger.htm

Yuglamron · Yuglamron

I woke to the click click of the fridge starting and stopping starting and stopping. Bugga,thought I was up for a new fridge in my motorhome,at megabucks. I spoke to a mate and he said ,first check the batteries.I did that and it appears the battery charger has failed.I got an auto electrician in to chec...

aussiebobc · aussiebobc

I was going to put this under techies corner, but decided it was better in general. Had my caravan in for a service and the guy rings me to advise that there were serious cracks in the axles. Instead of telling him to go ahead with repairs, I decided to go have a look. The axles have eight support points th...

Lynnie · Lynnie

For slide on camper owners, how do you generally gain easier access to the bed above the ute cabin.? (is that a yawn)

dingo · dingo

hi guy's i have a 1985 vicount airo lite pop top which iam renovating what i need to know is if anyone has done this type of up grade what cupboard latches did you use and where did you get them because i dont want to have to mod tthe cupboard doors to much any photos would be much appreciated thanks in advan...

suenterry · suenterry

Hi all,Was wanting to know what the set-up would be to run our 2011 Jayco Conquest on 240 volt instead of the 12 volt gas etc. We now have 2 120watt solar panels fitted. Thanks!

Scotty01 · Scotty01

Anyone own or know of kipor GS 2600 generator. I want to run a Colman roof mounted reverse cycle A/C off it.

Patto44 · Patto44

Our van has a rubberised membrane on the roof (see avatar) which is becoming 'chalky' and mildew/algae is starting to appear on it. I have done some research and it needs to scrubbed with a soft brush and soapy water. Also, there is a rubberised paint which can be used to recoat it. My question is - can I us...

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	New trailer for slide on (Preview) I have just built a trailer for my slide on as its a pain to load on the ute.75x50 rhs, and 50x50 crossmembers, fully welded.Override brakes on 13 inch holden wheels.I,m going to fit another water tank, and the sides and going to be alum checker plate with lockable doors.A big tool box is going on the fron...	bill12	13	1303	12:55 PM May 2, 2012 by bill12
	Filling Water Tanks? (Preview) I cant fill the tanks on my sterling in under 30 minutes per tank. It doesnt matter how slow i run the hose the water just pours out of the filler neck. I disconnected the breathers from the back of the filler panel thinking the one way valves may have been stuck that made no difference. I know the tanks are e...	mottleemob	15	10893	12:22 AM May 2, 2012 by Birdy1710
	Air-con (Preview) Help, can anyone help with our air-con please. We are in Karratha,which is very hot, and the conditioner isn't working, we don't know if we can get it fixed here, we are using a table fan which is a help. What we want to know, can we use a 12volt fan plugged into our 12volt TV socket, while we are offroad ca...	Going gone	3	1155	07:19 AM Apr 30, 2012 by Going gone
	protection for roof (Preview) hi we have found that our wineguard antenna has made a indentation on our caravan roof and we are going to put some sort of cusioning under it when the antenna is lowered, has anyone else had this problem and if so what did you use? thanks	musketeer	2	988	09:00 PM Apr 28, 2012 by musketeer
	Hot water heater (Preview) Who can help please. Our Truama hot water heater gives great hot water, but the pressure is terrible does any one have an idea how to fix it please. We are in Broome at the moment, very hot but enjoying it, been here 10 days, heading to Derby next. Thanks Judy.	Going gone	4	797	06:31 AM Apr 27, 2012 by Going gone
	Flash-Drive. (Preview) Can any-one tell me please how to transfer my list of "Favourites" to a Flash-Drive ? Cancel that. Took my own advice and Googled it. For any-one else who needs the info., here it is. Loading... , \|Sign Out\|Sign In\|United States\|All Microsoft SitesSkip to content paneSearch this we...	Sheba	12	2646	03:56 PM Apr 26, 2012 by PeterD
	Mercedes towing capacities (Preview) Does anybody know the maximum ball weight for a 2006 ML320CDI. The vehicle is rated at 3500kgs braked but I dont know the ball weight. I have put a deposit on a private sale for a ML320 and would be towing a 20"9" van that tares at 2160 kg Cheers Mr ed	mr ed	9	7746	08:08 PM Apr 25, 2012 by mr ed
	Frige cooling fan (Preview) We will be on the road most of next with a reasonable period of time in Qld. One of the issues that I have seen posted is the ability for absorption type fridges to work efficently in the tropics. I guess it boils down to the fridges ability to move the heat from the rear of the fridge beit heat generated by th...	briche	8	1292	10:40 PM Apr 24, 2012 by briche
	Jump Start with Compressor (Preview) Aldi have this on sale for 79.99 on Sat 11th Feb. It has USB socket, 2 x 12 volt outlets, Integrated work emergency lights, built in 145psi compressor as well as air hose and assorted valves included.. With a 2 year warranty. I know some of you have been wondering about them and may want to get one at a Good p...	Happywanderer	11	3805	01:01 AM Apr 23, 2012 by jimricho
	gas detector (Preview) thinking about getting a gas detector for my van but i need to know what you guy's use thanks in advance dingo	dingo	6	1780	08:54 AM Apr 19, 2012 by BobnBev
	Fire extinguishers (Preview) This may have been discussed previously, but as I am a newbie, I've missed it. I have a van that came with a fire extinguisher and I am not sure how to tell if it is good or not. I wonder if I should just buy a new one to be sure. Still finding my way round the site so if I put things in the wrong place plea...	Rooney	6	800	03:34 AM Apr 19, 2012 by Happywanderer
	Tail lights for GU patrol (Preview) Well I have picked up a fully working set of tail lights for my 2004 patrol for a $150 yet when I one repaired they cost around $200. ea what a rip off no wonder insurance cost so much	gst	1	1134	05:56 PM Apr 14, 2012 by Cupie
	Solar power gorilla (Preview) http://www.dynamicsolarsolutions.com.au/solar_battery_charger.htm	Beth54	20	3366	06:03 AM Apr 14, 2012 by Clyde Camel
	Jumping in with both feet. (Preview) I woke to the click click of the fridge starting and stopping starting and stopping. Bugga,thought I was up for a new fridge in my motorhome,at megabucks. I spoke to a mate and he said ,first check the batteries.I did that and it appears the battery charger has failed.I got an auto electrician in to chec...	Yuglamron	1	835	05:48 PM Apr 13, 2012 by KFT
	Attempted rip off (Preview) I was going to put this under techies corner, but decided it was better in general. Had my caravan in for a service and the guy rings me to advise that there were serious cracks in the axles. Instead of telling him to go ahead with repairs, I decided to go have a look. The axles have eight support points th...	aussiebobc	3	1528	04:02 PM Apr 11, 2012 by Clyde Camel
	Access to bed on slide on camper (Preview) For slide on camper owners, how do you generally gain easier access to the bed above the ute cabin.? (is that a yawn)	Lynnie	14	2228	12:58 PM Apr 10, 2012 by bill12
	cupboard latches (Preview) hi guy's i have a 1985 vicount airo lite pop top which iam renovating what i need to know is if anyone has done this type of up grade what cupboard latches did you use and where did you get them because i dont want to have to mod tthe cupboard doors to much any photos would be much appreciated thanks in advan...	dingo	2	1928	02:52 PM Apr 8, 2012 by Scotty01
	240 volt (Preview) Hi all,Was wanting to know what the set-up would be to run our 2011 Jayco Conquest on 240 volt instead of the 12 volt gas etc. We now have 2 120watt solar panels fitted. Thanks!	suenterry	11	1995	12:05 PM Apr 4, 2012 by Clyde Camel
	Kipor Generator (Preview) Anyone own or know of kipor GS 2600 generator. I want to run a Colman roof mounted reverse cycle A/C off it.	Scotty01	6	3305	05:24 PM Apr 4, 2012 by DeBe
	Cleaning Rubber Membrane Roof. (Preview) Our van has a rubberised membrane on the roof (see avatar) which is becoming 'chalky' and mildew/algae is starting to appear on it. I have done some research and it needs to scrubbed with a soft brush and soapy water. Also, there is a rubberised paint which can be used to recoat it. My question is - can I us...	Patto44	4	1193	04:46 PM Mar 31, 2012 by ozjohn
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