Techies' Corner

milo · milo

hi, justwondering if any one has used or seen these jumpstarter pack things in autobarn catelouges? they seem to state that they can jump start your car etc with out having to need another car, if i have that correct? how do you recharge them ? etc

Beth54 · Beth54

I've had a thread in the past about the fridge I bought from Aldi, but want some more advise please. It's 3 way, but I'm not fussed on using it on gas. I don't have, and don't want a dual battery under the bonnet, so is there another way of having a battery in the boot with the fridge? I remember seeing someone...

ozjohn · ozjohn

I have just read the 'Experts Guide to Safe Hitching" on the CW site. What's wrong with this statement? "Also, the caravans ball weight should not exceed the vehicles maximum allowable ball weight. The caravans ball weight should also appear on the caravan manufacturers plate; if not, i...

jonathan · jonathan

Hi Folks .. It seems there will always be certain problems we all face when we use computers .. anything from standard operating problems through to new and old viruses raising their ugly heads. Along with that are problems brought about by newer technology .. which claim to make our lives easier .. I'...

maryfairy · maryfairy

I want to buy a waeco fridge freezer... any tipsReply Quote Edit Post After some good advice on here I think I will buy a 80 lt fridge / freezer from evakool... for $693 I don't think it is actually an evakool but backed by them... it consumes 2.1-2.9 amps/hr I have a 80 watt solarex panel to keep the s...

ozjohn · ozjohn

Mazda's popular BT50 range of vehicles are being upgraded with a new larger more powerful and fuel efficient diesel motor. Replacing the current 3.0 Lt with be a 5 cylinder 3.2Lt Diesel producing 147Kw and 470Nm Torque and having a 6 speed transmission. Towing capacity has been increased from 3000K...

BushbabyandGumnut · BushbabyandGumnut

Hi,We have a sat tv that we are very happy with but I want to be able to watch tv on my pc like I did when we were in our house.I bought a sort of double adapter that plugged into the antenna plug on the back of the tv and then I plugged the regular antenna and the antenna to my pc into the other side and I had tv on my p...

milo · milo

my dad and i are trying to figure out the difference between a 4wd and an all wheel drive car we gather 4wd is for going bush etc but can some one explaine what an all wheel drive car is please?

ChiChi1 · ChiChi1

Have been reading a lot of different opinions etc regarding the size of power cords. Mostly only led to further confusion. Can anyone please advise me: 1. Can I connect the van to my house electricity (safely) with an ordinary extension cord. 2. Apparently, in caravan parks you must use a 15amp co...

Gary and Kerry · Gary and Kerry

Been thinking about adding injector cleaner to the fuel. Are these any good and if so what is the best?

Sheba · Sheba

Just received this in an E-mail. Not sure how accurate all of it is. ATM PIN Number reversal: If you should every be uncomfortable withdraw money from an ATM you can notify policy by Entering your PIN # in reverse. The machine will still give you the money but unknown to the robber the police will be imm...

bill12 · bill12

I am building a new slideon , and want to use the best sealant. Silastic seems to go hard, and butlemastic is messy to say the least. What do you think is the best sealant?

Cee · Cee

Hi All, Back again...........with yet another question (this is the only site I feel comfortable asking questions on as everyone is so helpful and no-one ever makes me feel like a bit of a dill for not being technically minded). I had two new deep cycle batteries installed in the van and I know I have to...

Willankurgab · Willankurgab

Hello all, I hope I'm not misusing this Techies corner. My brother is hoping to add an extra 100L water tank to his camper. Would there be an issue with placing it above the axle? There appears to be 70-80mm clearance left. He has a leaf spring suspension with shock absorbers. If the axle was to travel tha...

possumyvonne · possumyvonne

hi all, i lost my keys today and had to break into our van. heres the problem. i have the door with the fly screen in the middle of it. all i did was put a screw driver in the fly screen door and push open the fly screen to get to the main lock of the door, and it was open. took 30 sec how can i fix this so that when i lea...

TRUE BLUE AUSIE · TRUE BLUE AUSIE

Hi fellows travellers, Looking to fit new tyres to my 3.5 tonn semi off road van. Will be doing Gibb River road as well as other dirt roads. Will need a all terrian tyre, The rim size is 15 inch. Any advice appricated. Thanks for now...... Aldo

Vic · Vic

See this home made Survival Emergency Invention - Sound needed !! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMCux9JvEZE

TRUE BLUE AUSIE · TRUE BLUE AUSIE

Hi all, Is there anyone using a tyre monitoring system on their rig. What make and are you happy with it, also price. Thanks for now. Aldo

Cee · Cee

Hiya, Back again picking your brains for advice. I have an electrolux awning on my van. The problem is that the pin and lever that adjusts the height of the awning has broken on both sides. I was hoping I could just replace the lever with pins to fix the awning, my question is........has anyone done this...

possumyvonne · possumyvonne

hi all, well our van is ready to hit the road apart from getting some mirrors, so im open to what sort to buy. i have a nl pajero 4x4 so must suite the paj and not move around with wind. also some pics of them would also help please regards peter

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	jump starter thingies.. (Preview) hi, justwondering if any one has used or seen these jumpstarter pack things in autobarn catelouges? they seem to state that they can jump start your car etc with out having to need another car, if i have that correct? how do you recharge them ? etc	milo	9	1796	06:44 AM Apr 16, 2011 by jimricho
	FRIDGE POWER (Preview) I've had a thread in the past about the fridge I bought from Aldi, but want some more advise please. It's 3 way, but I'm not fussed on using it on gas. I don't have, and don't want a dual battery under the bonnet, so is there another way of having a battery in the boot with the fridge? I remember seeing someone...	Beth54	16	3004	05:59 PM Apr 12, 2011 by Beth54
	An Experts Guide! (Preview) I have just read the 'Experts Guide to Safe Hitching" on the CW site. What's wrong with this statement? "Also, the caravans ball weight should not exceed the vehicles maximum allowable ball weight. The caravans ball weight should also appear on the caravan manufacturers plate; if not, i...	ozjohn	7	1606	10:14 AM Apr 10, 2011 by ozjohn
	>> Just Computers & Stuff !! (Preview) Hi Folks .. It seems there will always be certain problems we all face when we use computers .. anything from standard operating problems through to new and old viruses raising their ugly heads. Along with that are problems brought about by newer technology .. which claim to make our lives easier .. I'...	jonathan	8	1178	08:58 PM Apr 9, 2011 by jonathan
	Tech Advice required please.... (Preview) I want to buy a waeco fridge freezer... any tipsReply Quote Edit Post After some good advice on here I think I will buy a 80 lt fridge / freezer from evakool... for $693 I don't think it is actually an evakool but backed by them... it consumes 2.1-2.9 amps/hr I have a 80 watt solarex panel to keep the s...	maryfairy	11	4114	07:32 PM Apr 8, 2011 by DeBe
	More Power for Mazda BT50 (Preview) Mazda's popular BT50 range of vehicles are being upgraded with a new larger more powerful and fuel efficient diesel motor. Replacing the current 3.0 Lt with be a 5 cylinder 3.2Lt Diesel producing 147Kw and 470Nm Torque and having a 6 speed transmission. Towing capacity has been increased from 3000K...	ozjohn	16	5498	01:06 AM Apr 8, 2011 by PeterD
	Sat TV to PC (Preview) Hi,We have a sat tv that we are very happy with but I want to be able to watch tv on my pc like I did when we were in our house.I bought a sort of double adapter that plugged into the antenna plug on the back of the tv and then I plugged the regular antenna and the antenna to my pc into the other side and I had tv on my p...	BushbabyandGumnut	5	1328	08:58 PM Apr 5, 2011 by milo
	whats the diff?? (Preview) my dad and i are trying to figure out the difference between a 4wd and an all wheel drive car we gather 4wd is for going bush etc but can some one explaine what an all wheel drive car is please?	milo	7	1576	06:08 PM Apr 3, 2011 by milo
	Power Cords (Preview) Have been reading a lot of different opinions etc regarding the size of power cords. Mostly only led to further confusion. Can anyone please advise me: 1. Can I connect the van to my house electricity (safely) with an ordinary extension cord. 2. Apparently, in caravan parks you must use a 15amp co...	ChiChi1	25	4365	10:51 AM Apr 3, 2011 by oldtrack123
	Diesel Additives (Preview) Been thinking about adding injector cleaner to the fuel. Are these any good and if so what is the best?	Gary and Kerry	7	2235	07:43 PM Mar 28, 2011 by Sheba
	Info from Crime-stoppers ? (Preview) Just received this in an E-mail. Not sure how accurate all of it is. ATM PIN Number reversal: If you should every be uncomfortable withdraw money from an ATM you can notify policy by Entering your PIN # in reverse. The machine will still give you the money but unknown to the robber the police will be imm...	Sheba	3	2797	06:00 PM Mar 28, 2011 by BobnBev
	Whats the best sealant? (Preview) I am building a new slideon , and want to use the best sealant. Silastic seems to go hard, and butlemastic is messy to say the least. What do you think is the best sealant?	bill12	8	2758	11:07 AM Mar 28, 2011 by Allara
	Topping up deep cycle battery (Preview) Hi All, Back again...........with yet another question (this is the only site I feel comfortable asking questions on as everyone is so helpful and no-one ever makes me feel like a bit of a dill for not being technically minded). I had two new deep cycle batteries installed in the van and I know I have to...	Cee	6	3167	09:02 PM Mar 27, 2011 by wizz97
	Water tank positioning (Preview) Hello all, I hope I'm not misusing this Techies corner. My brother is hoping to add an extra 100L water tank to his camper. Would there be an issue with placing it above the axle? There appears to be 70-80mm clearance left. He has a leaf spring suspension with shock absorbers. If the axle was to travel tha...	Willankurgab	5	1786	05:58 PM Mar 26, 2011 by lencerpetro
	how do i secure my door from break ins (Preview) hi all, i lost my keys today and had to break into our van. heres the problem. i have the door with the fly screen in the middle of it. all i did was put a screw driver in the fly screen door and push open the fly screen to get to the main lock of the door, and it was open. took 30 sec how can i fix this so that when i lea...	possumyvonne	2	1636	05:04 PM Mar 26, 2011 by royandsandra
	tyres (Preview) Hi fellows travellers, Looking to fit new tyres to my 3.5 tonn semi off road van. Will be doing Gibb River road as well as other dirt roads. Will need a all terrian tyre, The rim size is 15 inch. Any advice appricated. Thanks for now...... Aldo	TRUE BLUE AUSIE	9	1563	10:21 PM Mar 22, 2011 by TRUE BLUE AUSIE
	Survival Emergency Invention (Preview) See this home made Survival Emergency Invention - Sound needed !! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMCux9JvEZE	Vic	2	1308	11:34 AM Mar 20, 2011 by Vic
	Electronic tyre monitoring systems (Preview) Hi all, Is there anyone using a tyre monitoring system on their rig. What make and are you happy with it, also price. Thanks for now. Aldo	TRUE BLUE AUSIE	2	1683	10:58 AM Mar 19, 2011 by ozi2
	replacing lever and pins on van awning (Preview) Hiya, Back again picking your brains for advice. I have an electrolux awning on my van. The problem is that the pin and lever that adjusts the height of the awning has broken on both sides. I was hoping I could just replace the lever with pins to fix the awning, my question is........has anyone done this...	Cee	5	1670	09:28 PM Mar 17, 2011 by Wombat 280
	towing mirrors wanted for my 4x4/caravan (Preview) hi all, well our van is ready to hit the road apart from getting some mirrors, so im open to what sort to buy. i have a nl pajero 4x4 so must suite the paj and not move around with wind. also some pics of them would also help please regards peter	possumyvonne	6	2828	01:44 PM Mar 16, 2011 by ken thomas
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