Techies' Corner

dropbear68 · dropbear68

I was given a big solar panel from a house, it will fit on the rear roof of the bus easy, dont know anything about how much power it will make any ideas if it will be any good

Vic · Vic

I have seen people get calls on their mobiles that are diverted from their home phone. Has anyone had any experience with this and how does this work, also is it costly to do so (have it diverted when someone calls and you are not home etc). Thanks Vic

pauline · pauline

We installed a Waeco CR 140 compressor fridge in our van, the first time we went away for 4 weeks was in July last year out to Windorah up to Saaphire and back to Gold Coast, it worked a treat. In January this year we went to Lennox Head for a very wet and humid week and noticed that it was frosting up at the back...

musketeer · musketeer

hi we want to set up a 12 volt pump system so we can fill our water tanks without having to lift the 20 ltr bottle to pour into the tanks and also for using as a shower when we are next to a river so we can conserve water out of our tanks. hubby has bought a pump which is non submursible but were wondering any idea...

IRVDAPH · IRVDAPH

Hi All I re ad recently the members report about a broken spring incedent on the Newell.To minimize the chance of this happening I have decided to fit rubber suspension stoppers to the chasis above the spring/axle to limit over deflection of the spring,Iwonder why manufactures don't fit them,any...

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

Any one running Century batteries ? What kind of run are you having? Iv'e been using these for years as I was buying them through work at the time & the right price. Still using them as I know the guy that owns the outlet & still at the right price. How ever, in the last 14mths I have had six replaced...

Misde · Misde

Next week Im planning to have Kyocera Solar Panels (120watts) put on my Ninja Turtle (Motorhome Winnebago- Toyota Hiace Manual-2009) and nfortunately there is not much room left on the roof for solar. I made this decision because I would like to be able to stay at power free sites more than one night w...

Janb · Janb

Hi, newby here. My husband and I are buying a 5th wheeler and want to do as much free camping as possible and we're having solar panels, a big generator and expensive batteries. What we're not sure of, though, is how we'll go with my husband's CPAP machine. At night we'll need the fridge to continue to wo...

DandS · DandS

We have been offered to purchase a hard floor off road camper trailer from a friend. It is currently fitted with override brakes. Does anyone know if it is a straight forward conversion to electric brakes ?. Is it a matter of just replacing the brakes, backing plate etc with a new elec brake backing plat...

ChiChi1 · ChiChi1

As you know, I have been having problems with the transit engine managment light coming on periodically. Taken it in I think about 10 times now and I am thououghly sick and tired of it. (Plus broke) They have replaced 1. Rear Oil Seal. This necessitated breaking the mass fly wheel $2500 2. EGR Valve $...

thomhard · thomhard

Help! We are traveling in a Troopy around the world and for the first 80'000km the CF 40 worked perfect. Now in Peru he's got the feeling to play super cool, but the battery and the beer just do not like it! Meaning the thermo sensor does not work anymore. Electronically I'm not all to inexperienced, but w...

irma · irma

We bought a 2nd hand caravan which had 2 jockey wheels included. One we use as normal when the van is in situ; the other one is with a heavy tyre and a tube, which we use when we need to put the van in a tight space/turn without the car attached. Now what I need to know: do we use the jockey wheel with the tyre o...

DeBe · DeBe

A local farmer was quoted $300 for a rev camera & screen, & thaught it was a bit expensive. So I have a freind who does buying on EBAY, & he came up with these. Camera $15, 4.5inch LCD screen$30, all free delivery from China/Hongkong. All I have to do now is fit it for him.

Sheba · Sheba

Forgot about these 'til last night, from Sterling Mail Order. Might be useful. They stick on, and you get 3 pages, with all usual keys. $9.95. Cheers, Sheba. -- Edited by Sheba on Wednesday 22nd of February 2012 09:44:50 AM

milo · milo

hi guys, in out motorhome (the tardis) we have the automatic / manual transmision the other day dad had to move the van and found he couldnt get the van into gear , came up with some stupid error message on the dash saying check handbook, which we did, useless things they are, any way i suggested him to rin...

Lynnie · Lynnie

Can fellow nomads please tell me what features they use, and what they use most, with their GPS units? I just want to ensure that when I purchase mine, the decision will be made based on which unit I will be able to make the best/most use of. Thanks. Lyn

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

The most used keys on my laptop have no identification left on them. The letter has completely worn off. Its a Toshiba. Does anyone know if you can take the keys off and put new ones on and where would I get them if that is so?

gerard gue · gerard gue

good day we have a dual battery sytem in a hilux (piranha db 150) can we jump start using the auxilliary battery with jumper leads ? (just in case we never know) thank you cheers

greyghosts · greyghosts

hi techies, can you advise how long will a 120hr deep cycle battery run a 90ltr waeco 12volt compressor fridge ?? thanks greyghosts,

Steve and Maria · Steve and Maria

Hi all, anyone got a good way of holding my long handle shovel safely and securely to my roof rack with out having to spend the money most 4wd accessory shops want, thanks

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Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Will this be anygood (Preview) I was given a big solar panel from a house, it will fit on the rear roof of the bus easy, dont know anything about how much power it will make any ideas if it will be any good	dropbear68	5	1314	10:29 AM Mar 14, 2012 by PeterD
	Mobile Linked to Home Phone For Calls etc (Preview) I have seen people get calls on their mobiles that are diverted from their home phone. Has anyone had any experience with this and how does this work, also is it costly to do so (have it diverted when someone calls and you are not home etc). Thanks Vic	Vic	8	1260	09:56 AM Mar 14, 2012 by Vic
	IS THIS RIGHT (Preview) We installed a Waeco CR 140 compressor fridge in our van, the first time we went away for 4 weeks was in July last year out to Windorah up to Saaphire and back to Gold Coast, it worked a treat. In January this year we went to Lennox Head for a very wet and humid week and noticed that it was frosting up at the back...	pauline	3	1409	06:40 PM Mar 11, 2012 by pauline
	pumps for shower and water tanks (Preview) hi we want to set up a 12 volt pump system so we can fill our water tanks without having to lift the 20 ltr bottle to pour into the tanks and also for using as a shower when we are next to a river so we can conserve water out of our tanks. hubby has bought a pump which is non submursible but were wondering any idea...	musketeer	8	1963	03:52 AM Mar 8, 2012 by justcruisin01
	SUSPENSION BUFFERS (Preview) Hi All I re ad recently the members report about a broken spring incedent on the Newell.To minimize the chance of this happening I have decided to fit rubber suspension stoppers to the chasis above the spring/axle to limit over deflection of the spring,Iwonder why manufactures don't fit them,any...	IRVDAPH	13	1583	09:58 PM Mar 7, 2012 by Paul Merryman
	BATTERIES; (Preview) Any one running Century batteries ? What kind of run are you having? Iv'e been using these for years as I was buying them through work at the time & the right price. Still using them as I know the guy that owns the outlet & still at the right price. How ever, in the last 14mths I have had six replaced...	justcruisin01	4	1469	03:38 PM Mar 6, 2012 by Paul Merryman
	Kyocera Solar Panels (Preview) Next week Im planning to have Kyocera Solar Panels (120watts) put on my Ninja Turtle (Motorhome Winnebago- Toyota Hiace Manual-2009) and nfortunately there is not much room left on the roof for solar. I made this decision because I would like to be able to stay at power free sites more than one night w...	Misde	26	5771	05:36 AM Mar 6, 2012 by Misde
	CPAP (Preview) Hi, newby here. My husband and I are buying a 5th wheeler and want to do as much free camping as possible and we're having solar panels, a big generator and expensive batteries. What we're not sure of, though, is how we'll go with my husband's CPAP machine. At night we'll need the fridge to continue to wo...	Janb	7	2518	08:17 PM Mar 5, 2012 by briggspc
	Converting to Electric Trailer Brakes (Preview) We have been offered to purchase a hard floor off road camper trailer from a friend. It is currently fitted with override brakes. Does anyone know if it is a straight forward conversion to electric brakes ?. Is it a matter of just replacing the brakes, backing plate etc with a new elec brake backing plat...	DandS	7	5146	09:28 PM Feb 29, 2012 by dogbox
	Transit mechanical issues (Preview) As you know, I have been having problems with the transit engine managment light coming on periodically. Taken it in I think about 10 times now and I am thououghly sick and tired of it. (Plus broke) They have replaced 1. Rear Oil Seal. This necessitated breaking the mass fly wheel $2500 2. EGR Valve $...	ChiChi1	19	2484	11:23 PM Feb 27, 2012 by PeterS
	Waeco CF 40 is freezeing our beer (Preview) Help! We are traveling in a Troopy around the world and for the first 80'000km the CF 40 worked perfect. Now in Peru he's got the feeling to play super cool, but the battery and the beer just do not like it! Meaning the thermo sensor does not work anymore. Electronically I'm not all to inexperienced, but w...	thomhard	13	9123	10:57 PM Feb 27, 2012 by Cruising Granny
	jockey wheel(s) (Preview) We bought a 2nd hand caravan which had 2 jockey wheels included. One we use as normal when the van is in situ; the other one is with a heavy tyre and a tube, which we use when we need to put the van in a tight space/turn without the car attached. Now what I need to know: do we use the jockey wheel with the tyre o...	irma	6	2115	05:51 PM Feb 26, 2012 by jimricho
	Rev Camera & screen (Preview) A local farmer was quoted $300 for a rev camera & screen, & thaught it was a bit expensive. So I have a freind who does buying on EBAY, & he came up with these. Camera $15, 4.5inch LCD screen$30, all free delivery from China/Hongkong. All I have to do now is fit it for him.	DeBe	10	1993	05:32 PM Feb 26, 2012 by DeBe
	Replacement Keyboard Keys 2. (Preview) Forgot about these 'til last night, from Sterling Mail Order. Might be useful. They stick on, and you get 3 pages, with all usual keys. $9.95. Cheers, Sheba. -- Edited by Sheba on Wednesday 22nd of February 2012 09:44:50 AM	Sheba	3	941	05:28 AM Feb 26, 2012 by Cupie
	automatic - manual transmisions in motorhomes (Preview) hi guys, in out motorhome (the tardis) we have the automatic / manual transmision the other day dad had to move the van and found he couldnt get the van into gear , came up with some stupid error message on the dash saying check handbook, which we did, useless things they are, any way i suggested him to rin...	milo	10	1393	02:10 AM Feb 26, 2012 by PeterS
	GPS (Preview) Can fellow nomads please tell me what features they use, and what they use most, with their GPS units? I just want to ensure that when I purchase mine, the decision will be made based on which unit I will be able to make the best/most use of. Thanks. Lyn	Lynnie	22	2366	03:23 PM Feb 23, 2012 by fridaydog
	Replacement Laptop Keys (Preview) The most used keys on my laptop have no identification left on them. The letter has completely worn off. Its a Toshiba. Does anyone know if you can take the keys off and put new ones on and where would I get them if that is so?	Happywanderer	19	1977	10:54 PM Feb 22, 2012 by Happywanderer
	jump start (Preview) good day we have a dual battery sytem in a hilux (piranha db 150) can we jump start using the auxilliary battery with jumper leads ? (just in case we never know) thank you cheers	gerard gue	3	1612	01:49 AM Feb 21, 2012 by jimricho
	battery power (Preview) hi techies, can you advise how long will a 120hr deep cycle battery run a 90ltr waeco 12volt compressor fridge ?? thanks greyghosts,	greyghosts	6	1628	01:56 AM Feb 20, 2012 by greyghosts
	shovel (Preview) Hi all, anyone got a good way of holding my long handle shovel safely and securely to my roof rack with out having to spend the money most 4wd accessory shops want, thanks	Steve and Maria	10	2120	09:03 PM Feb 19, 2012 by justcruisin01
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