Techies' Corner

johnc · johnc

Hi All, We have a 2001 winnebago leisure seeker on a mazda t4600 and find our house batteries ( 2 )are not retaining charge for long ( hours ) .Will charge up to 14 volts from alternator and 240v but run down rather quicker than when we first bought the unit ( bout 15 months ago). Have found previous owner in...

Sheba · Sheba

Went to Big W yesterday and had alook at the E-readers . They didn't have tthe $118 one I was interested in. Never even got it in. The salesgirl said she thought there was a problem with that one. Had a look at the cheaper one [$98]. Not real impressed with the size of the screen. About 7" long, by...

Sheba · Sheba

Thought I'd post these for any-one thinking about awnings etc. These are detatchable Shades, and BCF has them for $99.[in Qld] at the moment. These pics are the large one. There is a smaller one, but I didn't make a note of the price. They don't have the Blue one any-more apparently. Cheers, Sheb...

briche · briche

Could some please tell how you adjust the headlights on a this vehicle. I want to lower them just a touch. I think I have found the adjusters but not sure. Would not want to get it wrong.

jonathan · jonathan

Hi folks .. As I do have an interest in singing .. primarily 'oldies' and 'country' music, I'm keen to speak with anyone who may also be involved in using Karaoke equipment. My intention is to purchase an External Drive which attaches via a USB connection to ones computer. This drive however, needs to h...

DeBe · DeBe

One posabillity for exess oil consumption & backfiring can be a faulty PCV valve (Positive Crankcase Ventilation) valve. this is also posible fault on other vehicles, certainly was on AU Falcons on Gas.

Sheba · Sheba

Does anyone know of a way to print out the Favouirites Column ? Been trying, but it won't work. Even Photographed it, uploaded to 'Puter, then tried Copy/Pasting to a blank Word Page, but that doesn't work either. Don't know what else to try at this point. Might just have to print out the pic. Any he...

shadyandme · shadyandme

Can anyone helpme? I need a gas certificate to transfer the rego from qld to vic and I do not know who does these,HELP. Norma

briche · briche

We have had a few issues with trucks, cars, motorbikes, etc coming up behind us without knowledge. We have decided that we should instal a review camera, rather that a revearsing camera to keep an eye on what's coming up behind us. I can see situations out in the outback where things like road trains can...

Cupie · Cupie

Whilst I couldn't be without my puter, it sure can be a pain! I recently got an email from a friend with bunch of travel photos as attachments. What a nuisance it was to open them individually. I thought that I would educate us both in the art of embedding them in the email. And that was where the problem...

milo · milo

G'day every one.. well, dad and i just bought a little sanyo hd duel camera it records video and pics too , pics at 14 megga pixels but im trying to figure out what settings to use as mostly the videos will go onto youtube for my website when in web mode, it the laptop plays the video fine, but has the black b...

Loki · Loki

I am getting my campervan ready for travelling around Australia and wonder if a UHF radio would be useful? I have heard that they aren't much use anymore as most people have mobile phones (which I will also be carrying). Also, if a UHF radio is useful, what features should I look for in buying one? Are t...

elliemike · elliemike

My 80w solar panel is not producing any power. Had the meter on it (when in full sunlight) reading is "0" Will have to remove it from the roof to get at the terminals. See iff there are any loose wires or corrosion at the terminals. I've searched on the net and found an article about fa...

elliemike · elliemike

What are the differences between a Solar Regulator and a Solar Controller ? Regards Mike

Popeye · Popeye

I change my tow ball every three years without fail. When do you change yours.

retirees · retirees

Does anybody have a wiring diagram or a user manual for an American CS3000XL 30amp charger for a 2003 Jayco Freedom??

jimbo · jimbo

Whilst in Mildura recently..I found a nasty leak under my awning and coming inside Had to get the tarp out it was that bad.After close inspection will have too do some paint stripping and cleaning in and around gap....Any suggestions on something to plug hole and then Fibregallss it

jimricho · jimricho

I need to replace the battery in the Goldstream before I next hit the road. I will be fitting a 100 ah AGM but I'm open minded on which brand. I notice "Fullriver" gets a mention on this forum from time to time so I'm interested in any comments on this and/or any other brands, especially in rega...

Beth54 · Beth54

I'm hoping someone can help me with this. After much discussion between my son and I, we've decided not to run the 3 way fridge on gas, but just on a battery which will be mounted in a box on the draw bar. The main reason being that I don't like the idea of fiddling with gas, and levelling etc. I'm also not k...

DeBe · DeBe

Went to replace a freinds 80series Toyota timing belt, & on close inspection of the new one noticed that the reinforcing was on the outside of 1 tooth, pays to check new! Will be returning it & geting another one. I wonder howmany mechanics actualy check new belts befor fitting?

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	Battery Replacement for winnebago (Preview) Hi All, We have a 2001 winnebago leisure seeker on a mazda t4600 and find our house batteries ( 2 )are not retaining charge for long ( hours ) .Will charge up to 14 volts from alternator and 240v but run down rather quicker than when we first bought the unit ( bout 15 months ago). Have found previous owner in...	johnc	8	8243	05:44 PM Jun 17, 2011 by jimricho
	E-reader. (Preview) Went to Big W yesterday and had alook at the E-readers . They didn't have tthe $118 one I was interested in. Never even got it in. The salesgirl said she thought there was a problem with that one. Had a look at the cheaper one [$98]. Not real impressed with the size of the screen. About 7" long, by...	Sheba	12	2918	08:22 AM Jun 14, 2011 by NeilandRaine
	Vehicle Shades. (Preview) Thought I'd post these for any-one thinking about awnings etc. These are detatchable Shades, and BCF has them for $99.[in Qld] at the moment. These pics are the large one. There is a smaller one, but I didn't make a note of the price. They don't have the Blue one any-more apparently. Cheers, Sheb...	Sheba	8	2337	02:34 PM Jun 12, 2011 by Cupie
	Headlight adj on Toyota Cruiser, 100 series (Preview) Could some please tell how you adjust the headlights on a this vehicle. I want to lower them just a touch. I think I have found the adjusters but not sure. Would not want to get it wrong.	briche	4	1623	08:00 PM Jun 10, 2011 by briche
	CD+G External Drive .. (Preview) Hi folks .. As I do have an interest in singing .. primarily 'oldies' and 'country' music, I'm keen to speak with anyone who may also be involved in using Karaoke equipment. My intention is to purchase an External Drive which attaches via a USB connection to ones computer. This drive however, needs to h...	jonathan	4	1037	09:27 AM Jun 10, 2011 by jonathan
	Toyota 18R posible oil consumption. (Preview) One posabillity for exess oil consumption & backfiring can be a faulty PCV valve (Positive Crankcase Ventilation) valve. this is also posible fault on other vehicles, certainly was on AU Falcons on Gas.	DeBe	8	4365	05:41 PM Jun 5, 2011 by Happywanderer
	Favourites Query. (Preview) Does anyone know of a way to print out the Favouirites Column ? Been trying, but it won't work. Even Photographed it, uploaded to 'Puter, then tried Copy/Pasting to a blank Word Page, but that doesn't work either. Don't know what else to try at this point. Might just have to print out the pic. Any he...	Sheba	2	1166	09:20 PM Jun 3, 2011 by Sheba
	Gas certificate (Preview) Can anyone helpme? I need a gas certificate to transfer the rego from qld to vic and I do not know who does these,HELP. Norma	shadyandme	3	977	02:13 PM Jun 3, 2011 by shadyandme
	Rearview camera (Preview) We have had a few issues with trucks, cars, motorbikes, etc coming up behind us without knowledge. We have decided that we should instal a review camera, rather that a revearsing camera to keep an eye on what's coming up behind us. I can see situations out in the outback where things like road trains can...	briche	5	1690	03:52 AM Jun 3, 2011 by johnc
	Love hate relationship with 'puters (Preview) Whilst I couldn't be without my puter, it sure can be a pain! I recently got an email from a friend with bunch of travel photos as attachments. What a nuisance it was to open them individually. I thought that I would educate us both in the art of embedding them in the email. And that was where the problem...	Cupie	23	2485	04:52 PM May 31, 2011 by milo
	sometimes i hate tech stuff.. and I'm a geek!!! (Preview) G'day every one.. well, dad and i just bought a little sanyo hd duel camera it records video and pics too , pics at 14 megga pixels but im trying to figure out what settings to use as mostly the videos will go onto youtube for my website when in web mode, it the laptop plays the video fine, but has the black b...	milo	2	1326	05:05 PM May 30, 2011 by milo
	UHF Radio - how much value are they when travelling? (Preview) I am getting my campervan ready for travelling around Australia and wonder if a UHF radio would be useful? I have heard that they aren't much use anymore as most people have mobile phones (which I will also be carrying). Also, if a UHF radio is useful, what features should I look for in buying one? Are t...	Loki	8	2672	11:33 AM May 29, 2011 by _wombat_
	Solar Panel Fault (Preview) My 80w solar panel is not producing any power. Had the meter on it (when in full sunlight) reading is "0" Will have to remove it from the roof to get at the terminals. See iff there are any loose wires or corrosion at the terminals. I've searched on the net and found an article about fa...	elliemike	14	4561	04:39 PM May 26, 2011 by elliemike
	Solar Regulator/Solar Controller. (Preview) What are the differences between a Solar Regulator and a Solar Controller ? Regards Mike	elliemike	7	2512	04:17 PM May 26, 2011 by PeterD
	Tow Ball (Preview) I change my tow ball every three years without fail. When do you change yours.	Popeye	7	3886	04:03 PM May 26, 2011 by PeterD
	Charger (Preview) Does anybody have a wiring diagram or a user manual for an American CS3000XL 30amp charger for a 2003 Jayco Freedom??	retirees	2	1580	03:40 PM May 26, 2011 by PeterD
	Fibre glassing (Preview) Whilst in Mildura recently..I found a nasty leak under my awning and coming inside Had to get the tarp out it was that bad.After close inspection will have too do some paint stripping and cleaning in and around gap....Any suggestions on something to plug hole and then Fibregallss it	jimbo	4	1014	08:25 AM May 26, 2011 by gubby
	Replacement AGM "House" battery (Preview) I need to replace the battery in the Goldstream before I next hit the road. I will be fitting a 100 ah AGM but I'm open minded on which brand. I notice "Fullriver" gets a mention on this forum from time to time so I'm interested in any comments on this and/or any other brands, especially in rega...	jimricho	16	3528	06:52 AM May 24, 2011 by jimricho
	WIRING FRIDGE. (Preview) I'm hoping someone can help me with this. After much discussion between my son and I, we've decided not to run the 3 way fridge on gas, but just on a battery which will be mounted in a box on the draw bar. The main reason being that I don't like the idea of fiddling with gas, and levelling etc. I'm also not k...	Beth54	18	6427	05:35 PM May 19, 2011 by jimricho
	Timing belt 1HZ Toyota (Preview) Went to replace a freinds 80series Toyota timing belt, & on close inspection of the new one noticed that the reinforcing was on the outside of 1 tooth, pays to check new! Will be returning it & geting another one. I wonder howmany mechanics actualy check new belts befor fitting?	DeBe	8	4268	05:26 PM May 19, 2011 by DeBe
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