Techies' Corner

Dougwe · Dougwe

Hi all, I have a Toyota Prado with single battery and a wire wired into the car wiring and hangs out the back with a plug that plugs into a cig lighter socket attached to the end and is live all the time (I Have a cover for it), that plugs into a cig lighter like socket on the front of my Avan so I can run the fri...

Seano · Seano

hi guys, just found out my ute has a 12 pin anderson plug set up. I Did"nt know as I bought ute from car dealer. my question is do I still need separate electric brake set up as info on anderson plug saysit has a service brake pin as part of plug setup. Ta confused

rodandjean · rodandjean

I want to buy Clearview mirrors for towing my van with and am interested in feedback from anyone who has these mirrors (fitting to Nissan Navara D40). One advantage I see with these mirrors is that they bolt on where your original mirrors fit. Are there any other advantages or disadvantages. Also...

gitsho · gitsho

Has anybody changed their old cassette toilet in their van to the new ceramic type and if so how hard or easy is it to do. Many thanks gitsho

jan-ed · jan-ed

Need some help please. I know this is a strange subject in the middle of winter, but would like to know if anyone has an air conditioner on their pop top roof. If so, do they work well?? What size would i need for a 16ft van?? As with everything, i suppose there are the good brands and the ones to be avoided?? W...

barina · barina

YOURS OR ANY ADDRESS ALL OVER THE WORLD!!!! Much faster than Google Earth. Now this might scare the heck out of you . . . . it's unbelievable technology. After opening the link below, type in the address you want slowly, letter by letter, space by space, and watch each time where it takes you.Then,...

Beth54 · Beth54

Okay Techies, I'm looking for advise. When the caravan is level, the hitch sits about 60mm higher than the towball. When it's hitched, it's lower, but it doesn't seem to 'sag' the back of the car so much as it's just 'downhill', if that makes sense. I've been researching, and 'they' say I need a weight...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... I currently have a 1-watt handheld UHF 40 channel CB. I am now contemplating updating to a 5-watt handheld 80 channel unit. I am looking for a CB with at least the following features - 5-watt, ability to charge the handset in the vehicle 12v socket and the ability to connect to an 'external' an...

miroku12g · miroku12g

Hi all, This has proberably been asked some time before but, Injector additive for a common rail Diesel: 1 Worth adding? 2 Do they really work ? 3 Can it cause any engine damage ? The car is three yrs old this December, Serviced every 5,000 k's, but injectors never cleaned ? many thanks for your thoughs &...

fireheart · fireheart

Hi everyonem Ok have don't some more motorhome stalking, and I thought if I bought a MH with the solar panels on the roof then I would not have to worry about sourcing the right ones, plugging in etc, however on Saturday was talking to some people that advised against it. Parking in the shade can be a pro...

aussietraveller · aussietraveller

I am looking for help from sombody else who has had the freezer door on a dometicr 150 litre fridge repaired, we currently have the freezer door wedged shut as it seems like the spring that normally holds it shut has let go can this be easily be fixed or is it a job for an expert.

Seano · Seano

hi guys, my wife and I are currently setting our selfs up to do a working/holiday trip around aussie starting june 2013 with apop top van.my question is which electic brake system is the best to have in tow vehicle as there are afew on the market,after vehicle is done will get pop top van about sept 2012

Evie n Rhys · Evie n Rhys

Hi all, I was thinking of getting a gas heater for the caravan. Can anyone give me the pros and cons please and one that might be considered safest. I do have doubts about having a gas anything going in confined spaces but it would be just to take the chill off when I wake up on for a bit in the evening. Certai...

chaslib · chaslib

Retirement looming and issue of tow vehicle now important. Looking at Quest Spirit 1 campervans. Would be interested in views from members re suitable vehicle ..... Would like to know if anyone nas thoughts on the new Great Wall? Mixed opinions by the responses from online forums ..... All thought...

miroku12g · miroku12g

Hi Guys, Just a question about exhaust system for my Navara 2.5 TD. I have had a DC chip fitted, this has made a difference to KW, Tourque, & some extent fuel saving, would fitting a 3" system make a further difference? should it be fitted with a Snorkel ? your comments would be appreciated Che...

barina · barina

Does anyone know anything about this Iphone and Android app, does it work and is it any good?? -- Edited by barina on Friday 4th of May 2012 07:24:11 PM

villatranquilla · villatranquilla

anyone using one of these to catch and remove water from the awning end??

Pam · Pam

Should you always use a regulator or does it depend on the size of the gas bottle or the equipment you are using? I know on the large bottles you use a regulator but what about on a 3-4 Kg bottle?

dibmau · dibmau

Is there anyone that knows of a good mail forwarding agency and the cost, per month, as we are about to go round Aus, and relying on our children is to much of a headache, Regards Dibmaus

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...

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	Jump Starter (Preview) Hi all, I have a Toyota Prado with single battery and a wire wired into the car wiring and hangs out the back with a plug that plugs into a cig lighter socket attached to the end and is live all the time (I Have a cover for it), that plugs into a cig lighter like socket on the front of my Avan so I can run the fri...	Dougwe	11	12369	09:52 PM Jun 9, 2012 by Dougwe
	brake set up ba ford ute to pop top van (Preview) hi guys, just found out my ute has a 12 pin anderson plug set up. I Did"nt know as I bought ute from car dealer. my question is do I still need separate electric brake set up as info on anderson plug saysit has a service brake pin as part of plug setup. Ta confused	Seano	4	2689	05:39 AM Jun 9, 2012 by PeterD
	CLEARVIEW TOWING MIRRORS (Preview) I want to buy Clearview mirrors for towing my van with and am interested in feedback from anyone who has these mirrors (fitting to Nissan Navara D40). One advantage I see with these mirrors is that they bolt on where your original mirrors fit. Are there any other advantages or disadvantages. Also...	rodandjean	7	4460	01:07 AM Jun 9, 2012 by Dunco
	Toilets (Preview) Has anybody changed their old cassette toilet in their van to the new ceramic type and if so how hard or easy is it to do. Many thanks gitsho	gitsho	2	1537	04:16 AM Jun 7, 2012 by Cruising Granny
	Air conditioning (Preview) Need some help please. I know this is a strange subject in the middle of winter, but would like to know if anyone has an air conditioner on their pop top roof. If so, do they work well?? What size would i need for a 16ft van?? As with everything, i suppose there are the good brands and the ones to be avoided?? W...	jan-ed	6	2463	07:40 PM Jun 5, 2012 by jan-ed
	An interesting website (Preview) YOURS OR ANY ADDRESS ALL OVER THE WORLD!!!! Much faster than Google Earth. Now this might scare the heck out of you . . . . it's unbelievable technology. After opening the link below, type in the address you want slowly, letter by letter, space by space, and watch each time where it takes you.Then,...	barina	15	2629	12:59 AM Jun 3, 2012 by Beth54
	Hitch help ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Okay Techies, I'm looking for advise. When the caravan is level, the hitch sits about 60mm higher than the towball. When it's hitched, it's lower, but it doesn't seem to 'sag' the back of the car so much as it's just 'downhill', if that makes sense. I've been researching, and 'they' say I need a weight...	Beth54	53	8418	04:28 PM Jun 1, 2012 by Beth54
	UHF Expert required please (Preview) Gday... I currently have a 1-watt handheld UHF 40 channel CB. I am now contemplating updating to a 5-watt handheld 80 channel unit. I am looking for a CB with at least the following features - 5-watt, ability to charge the handset in the vehicle 12v socket and the ability to connect to an 'external' an...	rockylizard	7	3351	02:19 PM May 31, 2012 by jonathan
	Fuel Injector additive (Preview) Hi all, This has proberably been asked some time before but, Injector additive for a common rail Diesel: 1 Worth adding? 2 Do they really work ? 3 Can it cause any engine damage ? The car is three yrs old this December, Serviced every 5,000 k's, but injectors never cleaned ? many thanks for your thoughs &...	miroku12g	4	1440	01:31 AM May 30, 2012 by miroku12g
	Solar Panels, roof or floor? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi everyonem Ok have don't some more motorhome stalking, and I thought if I bought a MH with the solar panels on the roof then I would not have to worry about sourcing the right ones, plugging in etc, however on Saturday was talking to some people that advised against it. Parking in the shade can be a pro...	fireheart	34	4014	09:53 PM May 28, 2012 by Xennon
	busted Dometic freezer door (Preview) I am looking for help from sombody else who has had the freezer door on a dometicr 150 litre fridge repaired, we currently have the freezer door wedged shut as it seems like the spring that normally holds it shut has let go can this be easily be fixed or is it a job for an expert.	aussietraveller	5	4172	02:15 PM May 27, 2012 by aussietraveller
	electri brake system (Preview) hi guys, my wife and I are currently setting our selfs up to do a working/holiday trip around aussie starting june 2013 with apop top van.my question is which electic brake system is the best to have in tow vehicle as there are afew on the market,after vehicle is done will get pop top van about sept 2012	Seano	7	1394	12:24 AM May 27, 2012 by jimricho
	Gas heater information please (Preview) Hi all, I was thinking of getting a gas heater for the caravan. Can anyone give me the pros and cons please and one that might be considered safest. I do have doubts about having a gas anything going in confined spaces but it would be just to take the chill off when I wake up on for a bit in the evening. Certai...	Evie n Rhys	18	19070	02:44 PM May 22, 2012 by Evie n Rhys
	Tow vehicle (Preview) Retirement looming and issue of tow vehicle now important. Looking at Quest Spirit 1 campervans. Would be interested in views from members re suitable vehicle ..... Would like to know if anyone nas thoughts on the new Great Wall? Mixed opinions by the responses from online forums ..... All thought...	chaslib	7	2214	01:42 AM May 20, 2012 by chaslib
	Exhaust System (Preview) Hi Guys, Just a question about exhaust system for my Navara 2.5 TD. I have had a DC chip fitted, this has made a difference to KW, Tourque, & some extent fuel saving, would fitting a 3" system make a further difference? should it be fitted with a Snorkel ? your comments would be appreciated Che...	miroku12g	10	2043	02:35 AM May 16, 2012 by dogbox
	Viber (Preview) Does anyone know anything about this Iphone and Android app, does it work and is it any good?? -- Edited by barina on Friday 4th of May 2012 07:24:11 PM	barina	3	1725	03:51 PM May 12, 2012 by dorian
	Awning rain catcher (Preview) anyone using one of these to catch and remove water from the awning end??	villatranquilla	12	3234	04:10 AM May 12, 2012 by Mccanic
	Gas bottles and regulators (Preview) Should you always use a regulator or does it depend on the size of the gas bottle or the equipment you are using? I know on the large bottles you use a regulator but what about on a 3-4 Kg bottle?	Pam	9	6727	02:05 AM May 12, 2012 by jimricho
	Post mailing Agencies (Preview) Is there anyone that knows of a good mail forwarding agency and the cost, per month, as we are about to go round Aus, and relying on our children is to much of a headache, Regards Dibmaus	dibmau	4	1231	05:48 PM May 2, 2012 by dibmau
	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	1563	12:55 PM May 2, 2012 by bill12
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