Techies' Corner

Dick S · Dick S

Hope this fits within the rules of this group. Ive spent the past 6 winters poking around Aus in a Hilux motorhome with my wife - got to a lot of places, did a few laps. Its been great. In the odd hours on these trips Ive been mucking around with an iPhone app to help make our travels easier - essentially a to...

wombat1948 · wombat1948

We have had trouble with the slide out from new it has been back to Jayco 3 times. We had another come look at it and they couldnt fix it either. The problem is sometimes it works then it jams and you have push it to get it back in. If someone in Adelaide noes someone who is good can you send me there details

jegog · jegog

Hi I just come across these products. Has anyone got any experience with using these products? https://www.witi.com.au/products/

Dicko1 · Dicko1

https://newatlas.com/energy/natron-sodium-ion-battery-production/-- Edited by Dicko1 on Tuesday 10th of May 2022 05:02:13 AM

NELLSBELLS · NELLSBELLS

HI, Just needing some information if possible. Our van is losing 240v power only on the lights. The power points are still working, the tv is working but not the aerial, the range hood and the fridge are not working. The fridge did go under water during the floods however it has been working fine sinc...

TimTim · TimTim

Hi all, Has anyone recently installed security cameras and motion detectors in or outside their van. We started a trip up north on Sunday and stopped at my sons in Bulimba Brisbane on Tuesday. Parked the caravan in his front yard with my Pajero Sport next to it. My wifes sister is over from the UK so we w...

rgren2 · rgren2

It is a well known topic to never use the towball for a snatch recovery, but, a snatch recovery doesnt always mean a twenty meter run up. Just a gentle forward move should be sufficient. If a snatch strap was not to be used, just a normal recovery strap with no kinetic energy, would not the forces be the sam...

Gundog · Gundog

https://www.drive.com.au/caradvice/driving-interstate-in-an-electric-vehicle/

Clums · Clums

I own a cruise liner A Van and the front boot get a lot of condensation that drips into boot. Does anyone know how I can stop this?

Bulldozer · Bulldozer

Been thinking of getting one of these because they are compact and sit on top of your dashboard. Only want it to monitor my auto transmission temperatures. I've read that they are compatible with my Volvo XC90. But is it hard and complicated to program it to the car? I've heard that it is a bit tricky? ...

Bass · Bass

Help me please as i'm pulling my hair out. ( am saving up my pennies to replace it with a 3 way fridge. ) On 240v i don't give a dam cause we are in van parks BUT 12v OMG. Today for example cold 13 Degrees 240v not plugged in and sunny. I now have 480 watts solar 2 x 120ahr batteries the fridge on 12v running on and o...

Dougwe · Dougwe

No WDH needed here. This bloke has it all sorted.

Cowboy7307 · Cowboy7307

looking for a fridge freezer to go go into the back of our Isuzu MUX the back cigarette plug states 120 watts i take it that is max load , so what size of unit can i run looking for a 240 volt come 12 volt unit and what make

Cowfish · Cowfish

Hi all, I dont know if this is ok to post on the forum, but I would like to introduce a new business into the Australian caravan market. Admin, of this in not ok, please let me know. We are an Australian family with 3 young boys, and we completed a lap around Australia last year. During our travels we quick...

jegog · jegog

I've just been reading about fires in caravans so I wonderedAre there any regulations about the fire rating of materials used in caravan manufacture?I do just not mean the flammability, but gasses generated when the materials burn.Also are there any regulations about the need for emergency exits...

RAINBIRD ROVERS · RAINBIRD ROVERS

It is quite a while since I have towed a van. Many years ago I sold my last van and went Motorhoming. I have now come back to Caravanning. I have an Option Rv Distinction and a Izuzu D Max. I have installed a Dexter Anti Sway System and also have purchased a Hayman Reece set of Weight Distribution Hitch { rou...

Dougwe · Dougwe

Hi all, I have a Truma Gas Heater fitted to the TeePee as I feel the cold quickly as well as heat in summer. I tried using the heater this morning as it was 16c but felt a lot colder to me for some reason, probably my health at the moment and it would keep going, it kept cutting off. I gave up after 4 tries. Obvi...

gypsy2600 · gypsy2600

I know very little about inverters apart from using a 300W running a laptop in our caravan. Is it possible to run a 800W toaster from an inverter. My questions are what size,type or brand inverter would you require to run this toaster. I only have two 110 AH batteries in my caravan. Am I dreaming. Would re...

Sharlynn · Sharlynn

can anyone tell me if the Ziggy and Webber take the same gas hose

Mattinson · Mattinson

Hi our controller panel wont light up so we cant switch the heater on. Any ideas?

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	Effortless automatic trip logger (Preview) Hope this fits within the rules of this group. Ive spent the past 6 winters poking around Aus in a Hilux motorhome with my wife - got to a lot of places, did a few laps. Its been great. In the odd hours on these trips Ive been mucking around with an iPhone app to help make our travels easier - essentially a to...	Dick S	16	1920	11:48 AM May 25, 2022 by Mike Harding
	How to fix a slide out on a Jayco Optium (Preview) We have had trouble with the slide out from new it has been back to Jayco 3 times. We had another come look at it and they couldnt fix it either. The problem is sometimes it works then it jams and you have push it to get it back in. If someone in Adelaide noes someone who is good can you send me there details	wombat1948	2	876	05:19 PM May 20, 2022 by Bicyclecamper
	Caravan WiFi Security and towing (Preview) Hi I just come across these products. Has anyone got any experience with using these products? https://www.witi.com.au/products/	jegog	8	1237	04:34 PM May 18, 2022 by Mike Harding
	Another new battery. (Preview) https://newatlas.com/energy/natron-sodium-ion-battery-production/-- Edited by Dicko1 on Tuesday 10th of May 2022 05:02:13 AM	Dicko1	8	1607	03:41 PM May 17, 2022 by Aus-Kiwi
	240v fault (Preview) HI, Just needing some information if possible. Our van is losing 240v power only on the lights. The power points are still working, the tv is working but not the aerial, the range hood and the fridge are not working. The fridge did go under water during the floods however it has been working fine sinc...	NELLSBELLS	9	1202	09:40 AM May 13, 2022 by Aus-Kiwi
	Security cameras and motion detectors (Preview) Hi all, Has anyone recently installed security cameras and motion detectors in or outside their van. We started a trip up north on Sunday and stopped at my sons in Bulimba Brisbane on Tuesday. Parked the caravan in his front yard with my Pajero Sport next to it. My wifes sister is over from the UK so we w...	TimTim	25	4276	08:16 PM May 12, 2022 by yobarr
	Using a towball for recovery ( 1 2 ) (Preview) It is a well known topic to never use the towball for a snatch recovery, but, a snatch recovery doesnt always mean a twenty meter run up. Just a gentle forward move should be sufficient. If a snatch strap was not to be used, just a normal recovery strap with no kinetic energy, would not the forces be the sam...	rgren2	44	3400	12:46 PM May 12, 2022 by oldbloke
	EV Cars a journey. (Preview) https://www.drive.com.au/caradvice/driving-interstate-in-an-electric-vehicle/	Gundog	10	1159	10:50 AM May 12, 2022 by Aus-Kiwi
	Condensation in a van (Preview) I own a cruise liner A Van and the front boot get a lot of condensation that drips into boot. Does anyone know how I can stop this?	Clums	27	3039	11:32 AM May 8, 2022 by Clums
	scangauge 2 aust version ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Been thinking of getting one of these because they are compact and sit on top of your dashboard. Only want it to monitor my auto transmission temperatures. I've read that they are compatible with my Volvo XC90. But is it hard and complicated to program it to the car? I've heard that it is a bit tricky? ...	Bulldozer	32	3574	12:47 AM May 6, 2022 by Bulldozer
	Compressor Fridge. ( 1 2 3 4 5 … 7 ) (Preview) Help me please as i'm pulling my hair out. ( am saving up my pennies to replace it with a 3 way fridge. ) On 240v i don't give a dam cause we are in van parks BUT 12v OMG. Today for example cold 13 Degrees 240v not plugged in and sunny. I now have 480 watts solar 2 x 120ahr batteries the fridge on 12v running on and o...	Bass	181	12389	04:11 PM May 5, 2022 by Bass
	Finally, a clever traveler. (Preview) No WDH needed here. This bloke has it all sorted.	Dougwe	15	1548	08:46 AM May 4, 2022 by Jaahn
	Fridge freezer (Preview) looking for a fridge freezer to go go into the back of our Isuzu MUX the back cigarette plug states 120 watts i take it that is max load , so what size of unit can i run looking for a 240 volt come 12 volt unit and what make	Cowboy7307	11	1461	09:24 AM May 3, 2022 by dogbox
	Cowfish Technologies (Preview) Hi all, I dont know if this is ok to post on the forum, but I would like to introduce a new business into the Australian caravan market. Admin, of this in not ok, please let me know. We are an Australian family with 3 young boys, and we completed a lap around Australia last year. During our travels we quick...	Cowfish	0	3271	06:53 PM May 2, 2022 by Cowfish
	Fire rating of caravans (Preview) I've just been reading about fires in caravans so I wonderedAre there any regulations about the fire rating of materials used in caravan manufacture?I do just not mean the flammability, but gasses generated when the materials burn.Also are there any regulations about the need for emergency exits...	jegog	25	2494	03:36 PM May 1, 2022 by Mike Harding
	Reversing with a Weight Distribution Hitch- Opinions appreciatted (Preview) It is quite a while since I have towed a van. Many years ago I sold my last van and went Motorhoming. I have now come back to Caravanning. I have an Option Rv Distinction and a Izuzu D Max. I have installed a Dexter Anti Sway System and also have purchased a Hayman Reece set of Weight Distribution Hitch { rou...	RAINBIRD ROVERS	8	1780	08:09 PM Apr 29, 2022 by yobarr
	TRUMA GAS HEATER (Preview) Hi all, I have a Truma Gas Heater fitted to the TeePee as I feel the cold quickly as well as heat in summer. I tried using the heater this morning as it was 16c but felt a lot colder to me for some reason, probably my health at the moment and it would keep going, it kept cutting off. I gave up after 4 tries. Obvi...	Dougwe	28	10131	07:03 PM Apr 27, 2022 by Bazzle
	Inverter (Preview) I know very little about inverters apart from using a 300W running a laptop in our caravan. Is it possible to run a 800W toaster from an inverter. My questions are what size,type or brand inverter would you require to run this toaster. I only have two 110 AH batteries in my caravan. Am I dreaming. Would re...	gypsy2600	14	2313	07:09 PM Apr 26, 2022 by gypsy2600
	Gas Bayonet fitting (Preview) can anyone tell me if the Ziggy and Webber take the same gas hose	Sharlynn	1	683	05:02 PM Apr 25, 2022 by PeterD
	Chinese diesel heater (Preview) Hi our controller panel wont light up so we cant switch the heater on. Any ideas?	Mattinson	10	2687	05:23 PM Apr 23, 2022 by Ram Man
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