Techies' Corner

possumyvonne · possumyvonne

hi all hope everyone is fine. i need to buy a new uhf antener for the 4x4 and justwondering what people are using. i looked at a 6.5dbs one to day, its the big one that looks like a broom handle. i was told that it wont break like the white ones do. for cost $235 what do you all think. should i get it as we are headi...

Dunmowin · Dunmowin

Hi travellers. I have recently taken ownership of a new laptop (Dell Studio 17) using Window 7, and I have an older Dell Photo 926, which I have just had confirmed will not operate on Windos 7. So, it is time for me to purchase a new one. I think Dell consumables will be hard to buy "on the road"...

ozi2 · ozi2

G'day everyone, I have a question regarding uhf radio;s and having no idea at all of uhf wondered if the techies could throw some light on the subject of fixed uhf against say a 5watt hand held. Can the hand held be used in conjuction with external aerial successfully, is reception ok? Reason for asking...

milo · milo

hi, if and when i get my pop top campervan, whats the easiest way to add a tv areal to it? I saw one guy that had his permantly on the back of the van i know of the wingard ones like my dad has in his van but i dont know how well that will go with a campervan, I thought of satelite but there pretty expensive i think?...

coyotte · coyotte

In his books Collyn Rivers gives the conductor sizes for 240v A/C household wireing then go'es on to talk and warn about useing " so called Auto Cable " He also mentions that not to use A/C lighting cable but use A/C power cable Is he saying here that it better to use 240v A/C cable than Auto c...

excited-newbies · excited-newbies

Hi all I have a coleman campervan just purchased and I called into a local battery shop to ask a question they say that they could sell me a battery about 90 amp but where the battery has to go has to be vented the batt only is required to run radio and lights and fridge while traveling. They say that if it is no...

Oneliner · Oneliner

Hi all I'm a real novice in matters of towing!. We've been looking for a new car / 4WD that will tow a small to medium van and quite like the Santa Fe (Diesel Auto). Apparently it will tow 2 Tonnes - however someone told me that they can't fit a "weight distributing hitch" to the Santa Fe. My q...

Cee · Cee

Hi, I hope someone can give me some guidance on making a pop top easier to lift. I am looking to buy a used pop top and I am finding it difficult to lift the pop top. Is there any device that I can get installed to make lifting the pop top easier, and if so, would there be a high cost attached to the modification...

mezza · mezza

I have an MT60F-G4C Engel car fridge. At easter while the fridge was running on a 1kva Yamaha generator on the 240 v line I wanted to hook the 12v line to the auxiliary battery on the caravan. In a senior moment I managed to reverse the polarity - after a few minutes the smell of hot plastic alerted me to the...

elliemike · elliemike

We love our Hiace Diesel Camper, but on our last trip we realised we tend to take it where we realy should not venture. Enjoy going down those "iffy" tracks and camping in those magic places you find along them. Then maybe it rains, "well" need I say more. We decided p...

BobnBev · BobnBev

How many times have you been on the road and your not sure if there is enough water in the tank for a shower ..Or your like me dont travel with tanks of water.. Ok here is an idea that works for us.. The tap on the front of the van, put a ball tap there , a ball tap will let water go bothways.. Most vans have a 12 volt...

Dougie · Dougie

These are currently available from itechworld on Ebay for $50 incl postage if anyone is interested.

scottynbulldog · scottynbulldog

HI all can you tell me which is the best make of radio, Uniden or CME? We are counting down the days to receiving our van and are now both retired!!!!!

Dunmowin · Dunmowin

I need some input please. For my next tug. I am looking for a Nissan Patrol, Diesel,6 cylinder 4.2....$ irelivant for this senario. Lets assume we find 2 vehicles that we like. Both the same price. Both have the same inclusions. Both have been looked after fastidiously. They are almost the same v...

Dunmowin · Dunmowin

We are in the process of setting up a caravan (still looking) and one questoin I have is in relation to washing machines. Coming from a home that is on tank water, Ihave a very economical to run front loader washing machine, that I can pack heaps (dont know real capacity). Have looked at both for carav...

Dunmowin · Dunmowin

Can anyone give me information (or point me to a good web site) on macerating toilet systems. Was talking with another GN this morning who has one. Would like more feedback and info please

ozi2 · ozi2

Sorry everyone but I forgot to ask your advice on the type of battery best suited to the demands made on it by constant drawing down of its energy. Members comments on personal experience of type and brand appreciated, thanks again, Ozi

ozi2 · ozi2

Good morning fellow GN's, once again due to my lack of technical experience could I ask the techies to comment on my proposed setup and use of equiptment. Our vehicle, 4wd triton dualcab will be our prime home away from home (rooftop tent) and our intention is to freecamp for longer periods than power...

rogngab · rogngab

Hi all having problems with fox have a multi room box with card from my mothers the card works with the strong box but when i switch to the fox box i get no signal if i use the fox box at hers i get signal i did use my strong but after 2 months fox send out a signal and if your not using there box you dont recieve it an...

Arald and Desleigh · Arald and Desleigh

Looking at purchasing a reversing camera for the 4WD and van. I would like them to work off the same monitor if possible. Hope someone can assist with a model and where to purchase from.

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	uhf airials (Preview) hi all hope everyone is fine. i need to buy a new uhf antener for the 4x4 and justwondering what people are using. i looked at a 6.5dbs one to day, its the big one that looks like a broom handle. i was told that it wont break like the white ones do. for cost $235 what do you all think. should i get it as we are headi...	possumyvonne	7	1645	04:16 PM Aug 26, 2010 by VK3FEMT
	Printer for laptop (Preview) Hi travellers. I have recently taken ownership of a new laptop (Dell Studio 17) using Window 7, and I have an older Dell Photo 926, which I have just had confirmed will not operate on Windos 7. So, it is time for me to purchase a new one. I think Dell consumables will be hard to buy "on the road"...	Dunmowin	8	1499	04:07 PM Aug 26, 2010 by VK3FEMT
	uhf pro's & cons (Preview) G'day everyone, I have a question regarding uhf radio;s and having no idea at all of uhf wondered if the techies could throw some light on the subject of fixed uhf against say a 5watt hand held. Can the hand held be used in conjuction with external aerial successfully, is reception ok? Reason for asking...	ozi2	9	1815	04:03 PM Aug 26, 2010 by VK3FEMT
	tv antenna's with a pop top van (Preview) hi, if and when i get my pop top campervan, whats the easiest way to add a tv areal to it? I saw one guy that had his permantly on the back of the van i know of the wingard ones like my dad has in his van but i dont know how well that will go with a campervan, I thought of satelite but there pretty expensive i think?...	milo	16	5627	05:57 PM Aug 25, 2010 by Ma
	Electric Wireing (Preview) In his books Collyn Rivers gives the conductor sizes for 240v A/C household wireing then go'es on to talk and warn about useing " so called Auto Cable " He also mentions that not to use A/C lighting cable but use A/C power cable Is he saying here that it better to use 240v A/C cable than Auto c...	coyotte	3	1292	07:39 PM Aug 23, 2010 by Peter_n_Margaret
	battery for camper (Preview) Hi all I have a coleman campervan just purchased and I called into a local battery shop to ask a question they say that they could sell me a battery about 90 amp but where the battery has to go has to be vented the batt only is required to run radio and lights and fridge while traveling. They say that if it is no...	excited-newbies	4	987	04:33 PM Aug 23, 2010 by excited-newbies
	Towing with a Santa Fe (Preview) Hi all I'm a real novice in matters of towing!. We've been looking for a new car / 4WD that will tow a small to medium van and quite like the Santa Fe (Diesel Auto). Apparently it will tow 2 Tonnes - however someone told me that they can't fit a "weight distributing hitch" to the Santa Fe. My q...	Oneliner	3	2670	08:42 PM Aug 22, 2010 by PeterD
	Pop top is hard to lift (Preview) Hi, I hope someone can give me some guidance on making a pop top easier to lift. I am looking to buy a used pop top and I am finding it difficult to lift the pop top. Is there any device that I can get installed to make lifting the pop top easier, and if so, would there be a high cost attached to the modification...	Cee	3	3998	08:25 PM Aug 22, 2010 by Cee
	engel car fridge (Preview) I have an MT60F-G4C Engel car fridge. At easter while the fridge was running on a 1kva Yamaha generator on the 240 v line I wanted to hook the 12v line to the auxiliary battery on the caravan. In a senior moment I managed to reverse the polarity - after a few minutes the smell of hot plastic alerted me to the...	mezza	10	10193	09:50 PM Aug 20, 2010 by DeBe
	Isuzu D Max 4x4 Diesel Cab Chassis (Preview) We love our Hiace Diesel Camper, but on our last trip we realised we tend to take it where we realy should not venture. Enjoy going down those "iffy" tracks and camping in those magic places you find along them. Then maybe it rains, "well" need I say more. We decided p...	elliemike	10	6898	09:06 PM Aug 18, 2010 by keviny6
	Easy way to water the van. (Preview) How many times have you been on the road and your not sure if there is enough water in the tank for a shower ..Or your like me dont travel with tanks of water.. Ok here is an idea that works for us.. The tap on the front of the van, put a ball tap there , a ball tap will let water go bothways.. Most vans have a 12 volt...	BobnBev	0	1273	11:33 AM Aug 10, 2010 by BobnBev
	Strong - Freeview Digital Set Top Box (Preview) These are currently available from itechworld on Ebay for $50 incl postage if anyone is interested.	Dougie	11	2862	10:57 PM Aug 4, 2010 by milo
	UHF radios (Preview) HI all can you tell me which is the best make of radio, Uniden or CME? We are counting down the days to receiving our van and are now both retired!!!!!	scottynbulldog	9	1810	08:20 PM Aug 4, 2010 by scottynbulldog
	Tug...Klms/Age (Preview) I need some input please. For my next tug. I am looking for a Nissan Patrol, Diesel,6 cylinder 4.2....$ irelivant for this senario. Lets assume we find 2 vehicles that we like. Both the same price. Both have the same inclusions. Both have been looked after fastidiously. They are almost the same v...	Dunmowin	5	1525	08:58 AM Jul 29, 2010 by BobnBev
	Front Load washing vs top loaders washing machine (Preview) We are in the process of setting up a caravan (still looking) and one questoin I have is in relation to washing machines. Coming from a home that is on tank water, Ihave a very economical to run front loader washing machine, that I can pack heaps (dont know real capacity). Have looked at both for carav...	Dunmowin	4	2918	09:57 PM Jul 27, 2010 by BushbabyandGumnut
	Macerating toilet system (Preview) Can anyone give me information (or point me to a good web site) on macerating toilet systems. Was talking with another GN this morning who has one. Would like more feedback and info please	Dunmowin	2	2041	03:16 PM Jul 27, 2010 by BobnBev
	Oh! I forgot to mention type of batteries. (Preview) Sorry everyone but I forgot to ask your advice on the type of battery best suited to the demands made on it by constant drawing down of its energy. Members comments on personal experience of type and brand appreciated, thanks again, Ozi	ozi2	6	1546	09:01 AM Jul 18, 2010 by ozi2
	feedback re duel battery with solar panel requirements (Preview) Good morning fellow GN's, once again due to my lack of technical experience could I ask the techies to comment on my proposed setup and use of equiptment. Our vehicle, 4wd triton dualcab will be our prime home away from home (rooftop tent) and our intention is to freecamp for longer periods than power...	ozi2	3	1262	09:03 PM Jul 15, 2010 by justcruisin01
	foxtel help (Preview) Hi all having problems with fox have a multi room box with card from my mothers the card works with the strong box but when i switch to the fox box i get no signal if i use the fox box at hers i get signal i did use my strong but after 2 months fox send out a signal and if your not using there box you dont recieve it an...	rogngab	3	1388	10:24 PM Jul 12, 2010 by blaze
	Reversing Cameras (Preview) Looking at purchasing a reversing camera for the 4WD and van. I would like them to work off the same monitor if possible. Hope someone can assist with a model and where to purchase from.	Arald and Desleigh	9	2384	05:04 PM Jul 11, 2010 by Arald and Desleigh
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