Techies' Corner

DeeandBill · DeeandBill

Hi there all. We have 4 x 100ah UPS batteries in our van, we got them second hand at Battery world. They have a 15 year warranty on them and they are only 2 years into it. Anyhows, we have had fantastic sucess with these batteries. We do mostly free and unpowered sites and have not had any worries. We have a 20...

Technomad · Technomad

Beware of fitting new switches yourself as we all do at times but household switches are different to double pole caravan camper mobile home or even tents. Price will dictate to some but using single pole is endangering all as double pole compensates for wrongly wired, crossing polarity on extensio...

bill12 · bill12

My waeco 45 ltr fridge just died after 5 years of bad roads with a hole in the evaporater which, the fridge mech told me, you can fix on a engel but not on a waeco. Which reasonably priced fridge is the best? I would like a dual zone one as the last was fridge or freezer, not both. Loooking forward to your views...

Denise · Denise

Hi All, I'd like to hear your experiences and opinions re awnings (2-2.5 m) to fit a Merc Vito van. I'm wondering about metal vs plastic legs, fabric life,etc...I'm saving for one .... there's nothing like experience to inform a decision...thanks, Denise : )

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

Denise · Denise

Many cafes or pubs in cities have free wireless but I know nothing about the country . Do van parks offer it or cafes in the little towns? Should I just subscribe to Telstra? Thanks again...

xina · xina

Hi Guys, Well, I'm still not sure whether or not I'm getting better Fuel Consumption since having the Magnetic Air/Fuel Balancer fitted to my Toyota Hi-ace Campervan. As I didn't do a Control run before it was fitted, I have no way of comparing before and after. However, my friend is getting one fitte...

milo · milo

I love sydney talk back radio, but its a pain to listen to online while traveling.. are there any portable radio players out there that would pick up am talk back stations?

twobob · twobob

OK, the time has come, where I am considering a GPS, but know little about them. Yep, know they can locate me, point me in the right direction, and all that. What is the go with the maps, why is one better than another Do I download the maps to the SD card and then upload them into the unit. Do all units accept a...

motorhomer · motorhomer

Looking to (at last) purchase a GPS - but the number of models available gets a bit mind boggling. Looking at Garmin, Navman and Tom Tom which would be the best for Aussie conditions, etc? -- Edited by motorhomer on Tuesday 19th of January 2010 03:52:29 PM

tonyd · tonyd

Any GNs using the "3" network so-called wireless broadband with a plug-in dongle? I've had it for some months now and while it is cheap, it's also bloody useless. Drops out every 15-20 minutes, meaning I have to log out, close the whole computer down and wait 10 minutes and then reboot the wh...

jimricho · jimricho

OK Mechanical Techies this one's for you..... I need to replace the clutch release bearing in my diesel Pajero manual (90k on the clock) and it may make good sense to replace the clutch kit as well, depending on how much life is left in it. The vehicle is fitted with a dual mass flywheel that would have to...

jimricho · jimricho

http://www.activeboard.com/forum.spark?aBID=51933&p=3&topicID=33190548

gray nomad · gray nomad

Hi all, This was the subject on a different forum. Some of us are gray nomads with the associated back problems, but we still need to park our vans which can be a a pain in the proverbial %&&^%. If anyone wants to, they can peruse the thread on http://www.caravanersforum.com/viewtopic.php?f...

xina · xina

Hi Guys, I recently had a small GIZMO put into the Fuel Line in my Totota Hi-ace Camper-van. This thing has 6 small magnets in it, and is supposed to : Prevent "pinging" when using unleaded petrol. [It was originally invented so that the inventor could use unleaded petrol in a car that...

blaze · blaze

Doing a lot of rewire work on the van, setting up for free camping so all will be 12 volt or gas but still retaining the 240 system. I currently have a 240 volt power point under the seat which did operate a 240v to 12 volt transformer (thats comming out), I have thought about putting my inverter (300w I thin...

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

Tired of standing there holding the hose , dribbling water in the tank ? This is my way around it . Locate water tank drain hose & tap. Cut hose at suitable location , fit a plastic T-peice into hose , connect a food grade hose to the T- peice & run it along the chassis to the external water tap on the a...

Helen · Helen

I have a 12 volt TV which has dodgy reception at times and need a set top box. Can a 240v box be used with a 12 volt TV? Have seen one at Dick Smith and they seem to think it OK, but sometimes they aren't as "Techie" as you lot. I have a 150 watt inverter when not on power. I know I can get a 12 volt STB on li...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

Good article on page 191 No 137 of Caravan and Motorhome on tour re the towbar support on the Navara D 40 worth reading if you own a nissan as the same chassis is used on all the models . As the article said , Why hasn't Nissan recalled all their effected vehicles

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

Found a new awning cleaner that seems to work and doesn't have that chlorine or ammonia base that just loves to eat stitching if not completely wash off . OZ Clean Mould Power. Used it on my boat canopy and it works no effort requires Got it at my local IGA

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	UPS Batteries (Preview) Hi there all. We have 4 x 100ah UPS batteries in our van, we got them second hand at Battery world. They have a 15 year warranty on them and they are only 2 years into it. Anyhows, we have had fantastic sucess with these batteries. We do mostly free and unpowered sites and have not had any worries. We have a 20...	DeeandBill	6	1707	04:58 PM Feb 16, 2010 by DeeandBill
	Double pole switches (Preview) Beware of fitting new switches yourself as we all do at times but household switches are different to double pole caravan camper mobile home or even tents. Price will dictate to some but using single pole is endangering all as double pole compensates for wrongly wired, crossing polarity on extensio...	Technomad	3	3725	03:29 PM Feb 15, 2010 by Cruising Granny
	which is the best fridge freezer? (Preview) My waeco 45 ltr fridge just died after 5 years of bad roads with a hole in the evaporater which, the fridge mech told me, you can fix on a engel but not on a waeco. Which reasonably priced fridge is the best? I would like a dual zone one as the last was fridge or freezer, not both. Loooking forward to your views...	bill12	28	3168	06:20 PM Feb 11, 2010 by bill12
	awnings for campervan..your opinions on the best brands /problems or for caravans-same brands anyway! (Preview) Hi All, I'd like to hear your experiences and opinions re awnings (2-2.5 m) to fit a Merc Vito van. I'm wondering about metal vs plastic legs, fabric life,etc...I'm saving for one .... there's nothing like experience to inform a decision...thanks, Denise : )	Denise	18	5234	12:11 PM Feb 8, 2010 by Denise
	FOR THE NOT SO HANDYMAN; (Preview)	justcruisin01	13	2124	12:07 PM Feb 6, 2010 by biggles
	do many cafes/camp grounds have wireless or do I need a roaming service? (Preview) Many cafes or pubs in cities have free wireless but I know nothing about the country . Do van parks offer it or cafes in the little towns? Should I just subscribe to Telstra? Thanks again...	Denise	20	1877	06:12 AM Feb 3, 2010 by jimricho
	Update on Fuel Consumption. (Preview) Hi Guys, Well, I'm still not sure whether or not I'm getting better Fuel Consumption since having the Magnetic Air/Fuel Balancer fitted to my Toyota Hi-ace Campervan. As I didn't do a Control run before it was fitted, I have no way of comparing before and after. However, my friend is getting one fitte...	xina	8	1789	12:08 AM Feb 2, 2010 by elliemike
	listening to radio while on the road (Preview) I love sydney talk back radio, but its a pain to listen to online while traveling.. are there any portable radio players out there that would pick up am talk back stations?	milo	5	1282	06:12 PM Feb 1, 2010 by milo
	GPS - start me off (Preview) OK, the time has come, where I am considering a GPS, but know little about them. Yep, know they can locate me, point me in the right direction, and all that. What is the go with the maps, why is one better than another Do I download the maps to the SD card and then upload them into the unit. Do all units accept a...	twobob	8	1651	05:15 PM Feb 1, 2010 by motorhomer
	GPS Purchase (Preview) Looking to (at last) purchase a GPS - but the number of models available gets a bit mind boggling. Looking at Garmin, Navman and Tom Tom which would be the best for Aussie conditions, etc? -- Edited by motorhomer on Tuesday 19th of January 2010 03:52:29 PM	motorhomer	20	1942	10:48 AM Feb 1, 2010 by ibbo
	Wireless broadband (Preview) Any GNs using the "3" network so-called wireless broadband with a plug-in dongle? I've had it for some months now and while it is cheap, it's also bloody useless. Drops out every 15-20 minutes, meaning I have to log out, close the whole computer down and wait 10 minutes and then reboot the wh...	tonyd	18	2241	08:53 PM Jan 30, 2010 by Smokeydk
	Dual Mass Flywheels - advice please. (Preview) OK Mechanical Techies this one's for you..... I need to replace the clutch release bearing in my diesel Pajero manual (90k on the clock) and it may make good sense to replace the clutch kit as well, depending on how much life is left in it. The vehicle is fitted with a dual mass flywheel that would have to...	jimricho	14	4947	06:24 AM Jan 29, 2010 by jimricho
	UHF Channels (Preview) http://www.activeboard.com/forum.spark?aBID=51933&p=3&topicID=33190548	jimricho	1	1296	07:40 PM Jan 27, 2010 by Smokeydk
	Gadgets for moving your caravan (Preview) Hi all, This was the subject on a different forum. Some of us are gray nomads with the associated back problems, but we still need to park our vans which can be a a pain in the proverbial %&&^%. If anyone wants to, they can peruse the thread on http://www.caravanersforum.com/viewtopic.php?f...	gray nomad	13	8674	07:57 PM Jan 26, 2010 by gray nomad
	"Ciese Ping" Magnetic Fuel/Air Balancer. (Preview) Hi Guys, I recently had a small GIZMO put into the Fuel Line in my Totota Hi-ace Camper-van. This thing has 6 small magnets in it, and is supposed to : Prevent "pinging" when using unleaded petrol. [It was originally invented so that the inventor could use unleaded petrol in a car that...	xina	25	2268	06:41 PM Jan 26, 2010 by xina
	inverter into van (Preview) Doing a lot of rewire work on the van, setting up for free camping so all will be 12 volt or gas but still retaining the 240 system. I currently have a 240 volt power point under the seat which did operate a 240v to 12 volt transformer (thats comming out), I have thought about putting my inverter (300w I thin...	blaze	20	1934	04:54 PM Jan 25, 2010 by JRH
	Quick fill for caravan water tanks; (Preview) Tired of standing there holding the hose , dribbling water in the tank ? This is my way around it . Locate water tank drain hose & tap. Cut hose at suitable location , fit a plastic T-peice into hose , connect a food grade hose to the T- peice & run it along the chassis to the external water tap on the a...	justcruisin01	3	10456	06:24 PM Jan 24, 2010 by reza
	Set top boxes (Preview) I have a 12 volt TV which has dodgy reception at times and need a set top box. Can a 240v box be used with a 12 volt TV? Have seen one at Dick Smith and they seem to think it OK, but sometimes they aren't as "Techie" as you lot. I have a 150 watt inverter when not on power. I know I can get a 12 volt STB on li...	Helen	8	2363	11:21 PM Jan 22, 2010 by PeterD
	Nissan Owners (Preview) Good article on page 191 No 137 of Caravan and Motorhome on tour re the towbar support on the Navara D 40 worth reading if you own a nissan as the same chassis is used on all the models . As the article said , Why hasn't Nissan recalled all their effected vehicles	Wombat 280	11	1895	10:40 PM Jan 22, 2010 by PeterD
	Awning Cleaner (Preview) Found a new awning cleaner that seems to work and doesn't have that chlorine or ammonia base that just loves to eat stitching if not completely wash off . OZ Clean Mould Power. Used it on my boat canopy and it works no effort requires Got it at my local IGA	Wombat 280	0	1475	10:59 AM Jan 21, 2010 by Wombat 280
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