Techies' Corner

Cupie · Cupie

Hi .. My dear old Jayco has a 12v incandescent light fitted as the external lighting under the awning. They are pretty useless except maybe for security purposes. I have long been using a 240v fluro extension lead for general lighting in the annex but would rather install something permanent....

Adventurer · Adventurer

Hi I've bought a motor home and will be working on a laptop as I travel. I'm a tad confused about inverters and a salesman at Joyce Mayne recommended a Belkin. Does anyone have experience with these? I hope to mostly free camp and have no air conditioner. Solar panels are currently being fitted. An...

tonyd · tonyd

I use a laptop with a white Telstra wireless dongle plugged into it. Overall, it works well (especially compared to the "3" network rubbish I have been trying for some months ... slow as a wet week, throws you off every 10-15 minutes, etc.) Was leafing through a Hardly Normal catalogue toda...

Popeye · Popeye

Has anyone changed there outside small side lights to LED. On my Parklane they are bigger than the LEDs. Is there some where I can get a backing plate to cover the large hole.

Cupie · Cupie

G'day .. When I have a technical issue relating to caravanning I always go to the site below for what is usually a good source of facts. I have placed the authour's books on my "Grandads present list". The articles are the base data that is expanded in his publications. http://www.carava...

milo · milo

my dads trying to find some songs that were on the old 78's (old records) He has a few but not the ones he wants but i thought i could find the songs on the net , ie mp3, from some where, but its got me stumped , any ideas? tried google and verious download sites but ..hmm

Denise · Denise

I'd like to know if anyone has installed them and what it costs please...want to maximise campervan space..

Denise · Denise

I have read some of the other posts and several have recommended this but usually for a larger unit than a campervan!. Could I put the fan on a front bumper somehow and the outlet on the roof? Thanks :)

xina · xina

Hi guys, The 'Van I'm seriously thinking of buying [ when I sell the house] has 6 sealed Batteries, a 3,000 Watt inverter, a 120 watt 3 stage battery charging unit, and a 40A battery protector. I don't think it has Solar Panels. [Not sure about this.] Is it possible that these batteries re-charge whi...

Woodie3 · Woodie3

Hello, we have a Coromal Camper, with all the joints etc in the canvas ends and sides they inevitably have many openings where insects of all descriptions enter, has anyone had a go at proofing the openings, apart from stuffing bits and pieces of net in and duct take over ?? suggestions welcome, Bill

Woodpecker · Woodpecker

I have 2 x 125amph battery's in my (oop's) our van and my query is do I need to fitt a relay between the 2 battery's to get the best out of them. We have a 2004 jayco outback poptop with the charging being through power outlet to standard Jayco unit. A anderson plug to battery while driving and a 90 watt solar...

ballast2 · ballast2

I think that this has been covered before. If it has I can't find it. I have heard/read that I can download the camps aust into my garmin nuvi 265w.If this is possible can someone please advise me how to go about it? We are almost sorted and should start our lap in July. Thanks Jack Cherie and the four legge...

DeeandBill · DeeandBill

Hi there all in Nomadland!! I have a question for y'all, We have a Jayco Expanda with the push out wall, 18ft model. I think that the Sterlings have the same push out wall. Anyhow, we have a Coleman 3kw (13000btu) roof top air con, however it just does not seem to be cooling so well. As we got our van in August...

Gary and Kerry · Gary and Kerry

The disco has airbag suspension and automatically levels itself to balance things out. I know there is no need to fit the wdh bars because of this, my question is, does it hurt to have them fitted? if not, do I fit the bars before or after levelling has occured?

Denise · Denise

I found an old S. steel urnie at sal army yesterday for $15.Yes the electrics have been checked before sale. When I filled it though it leaks at the rubber gasket where the tap joins the body and where the handle screw penetrates the body. I have a silicone gun here but will it stand the boiling if I apply i...

Denise · Denise

Can I line my campervan with styrofoam to insulate by glueing to walls and roof and then cover with fabric? I'm concerned about possible condensation and rust between the two....what do you think?....thanks Just answered my own question ......will get a 5 metre roll of magnetic vinyl and glue strip...

crocodile · crocodile

howdy fellow nomads, after being caught in cyclonic type weather whilst visiting our family ,we discovered the next day that apparently there was a small leak in the roof of our pop top. My son in law sealed it all up with marine grade sikaflex and also done the pop top base of the surround and replaced th...

Denise · Denise

Is it possible to use a very small microwave for say 1-2 mins at a time off solar charged batteries for free camping? Thanks :) Denise

caron · caron

Hi, OI have done a bit of research and have come up with Tekonsha Prodigy as the most recommended unit on all the forums. It is available in Ferntree Gully for around $150-00, is this a good price?? and how hard is it to fit yourself?? Would be pleased to hear any feedback, we plan to purchase them next week...

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...

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	External Lights for Van (Preview) Hi .. My dear old Jayco has a 12v incandescent light fitted as the external lighting under the awning. They are pretty useless except maybe for security purposes. I have long been using a 240v fluro extension lead for general lighting in the annex but would rather install something permanent....	Cupie	1	1641	05:43 PM Mar 18, 2010 by Cruising Granny
	Belkin inverter (Preview) Hi I've bought a motor home and will be working on a laptop as I travel. I'm a tad confused about inverters and a salesman at Joyce Mayne recommended a Belkin. Does anyone have experience with these? I hope to mostly free camp and have no air conditioner. Solar panels are currently being fitted. An...	Adventurer	14	2943	10:19 PM Mar 17, 2010 by DeBe
	Telstra again (but not my usual whinge) (Preview) I use a laptop with a white Telstra wireless dongle plugged into it. Overall, it works well (especially compared to the "3" network rubbish I have been trying for some months ... slow as a wet week, throws you off every 10-15 minutes, etc.) Was leafing through a Hardly Normal catalogue toda...	tonyd	19	2208	04:21 PM Mar 17, 2010 by bill12
	L.E.D.Lights (Preview) Has anyone changed there outside small side lights to LED. On my Parklane they are bigger than the LEDs. Is there some where I can get a backing plate to cover the large hole.	Popeye	4	1759	03:48 PM Mar 16, 2010 by Popeye
	An RV 'Technical' reference point (Preview) G'day .. When I have a technical issue relating to caravanning I always go to the site below for what is usually a good source of facts. I have placed the authour's books on my "Grandads present list". The articles are the base data that is expanded in his publications. http://www.carava...	Cupie	8	2373	03:49 PM Mar 11, 2010 by dave06
	a tech question for my dad, for home... (Preview) my dads trying to find some songs that were on the old 78's (old records) He has a few but not the ones he wants but i thought i could find the songs on the net , ie mp3, from some where, but its got me stumped , any ideas? tried google and verious download sites but ..hmm	milo	12	1772	10:37 AM Mar 10, 2010 by dave06
	swivelling seats......anyone installed them? (Preview) I'd like to know if anyone has installed them and what it costs please...want to maximise campervan space..	Denise	5	1404	10:39 PM Mar 9, 2010 by Denise
	Can I fit a small split system home air con to campervan? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I have read some of the other posts and several have recommended this but usually for a larger unit than a campervan!. Could I put the fan on a front bumper somehow and the outlet on the roof? Thanks :)	Denise	30	9944	05:05 PM Mar 9, 2010 by dave06
	3,000 Watt Inverter. (Preview) Hi guys, The 'Van I'm seriously thinking of buying [ when I sell the house] has 6 sealed Batteries, a 3,000 Watt inverter, a 120 watt 3 stage battery charging unit, and a 40A battery protector. I don't think it has Solar Panels. [Not sure about this.] Is it possible that these batteries re-charge whi...	xina	3	1367	10:06 PM Mar 4, 2010 by xina
	Insect proofing (Preview) Hello, we have a Coromal Camper, with all the joints etc in the canvas ends and sides they inevitably have many openings where insects of all descriptions enter, has anyone had a go at proofing the openings, apart from stuffing bits and pieces of net in and duct take over ?? suggestions welcome, Bill	Woodie3	3	1523	09:43 AM Mar 4, 2010 by dave06
	Dual Batter's in Caravan (Preview) I have 2 x 125amph battery's in my (oop's) our van and my query is do I need to fitt a relay between the 2 battery's to get the best out of them. We have a 2004 jayco outback poptop with the charging being through power outlet to standard Jayco unit. A anderson plug to battery while driving and a 90 watt solar...	Woodpecker	6	1909	09:42 AM Mar 4, 2010 by dave06
	help please (Preview) I think that this has been covered before. If it has I can't find it. I have heard/read that I can download the camps aust into my garmin nuvi 265w.If this is possible can someone please advise me how to go about it? We are almost sorted and should start our lap in July. Thanks Jack Cherie and the four legge...	ballast2	5	1465	09:35 AM Mar 4, 2010 by dave06
	Coleman roof top Airconditioners (Preview) Hi there all in Nomadland!! I have a question for y'all, We have a Jayco Expanda with the push out wall, 18ft model. I think that the Sterlings have the same push out wall. Anyhow, we have a Coleman 3kw (13000btu) roof top air con, however it just does not seem to be cooling so well. As we got our van in August...	DeeandBill	2	1555	09:47 AM Feb 28, 2010 by DeeandBill
	Air Bag suspension and WDH (Preview) The disco has airbag suspension and automatically levels itself to balance things out. I know there is no need to fit the wdh bars because of this, my question is, does it hurt to have them fitted? if not, do I fit the bars before or after levelling has occured?	Gary and Kerry	2	2383	10:37 AM Feb 21, 2010 by Gary and Kerry
	silicone sealant in hot water? (Preview) I found an old S. steel urnie at sal army yesterday for $15.Yes the electrics have been checked before sale. When I filled it though it leaks at the rubber gasket where the tap joins the body and where the handle screw penetrates the body. I have a silicone gun here but will it stand the boiling if I apply i...	Denise	12	6052	10:27 PM Feb 20, 2010 by Denise
	Glueing styrofoam to inside of painted metal van wall....rust? (Preview) Can I line my campervan with styrofoam to insulate by glueing to walls and roof and then cover with fabric? I'm concerned about possible condensation and rust between the two....what do you think?....thanks Just answered my own question ......will get a 5 metre roll of magnetic vinyl and glue strip...	Denise	8	3478	05:25 PM Feb 19, 2010 by Peter_n_Margaret
	water marks on ceiling of pop top (Preview) howdy fellow nomads, after being caught in cyclonic type weather whilst visiting our family ,we discovered the next day that apparently there was a small leak in the roof of our pop top. My son in law sealed it all up with marine grade sikaflex and also done the pop top base of the surround and replaced th...	crocodile	8	9443	04:01 PM Feb 19, 2010 by seonau
	microwave by solar? (Preview) Is it possible to use a very small microwave for say 1-2 mins at a time off solar charged batteries for free camping? Thanks :) Denise	Denise	15	1823	07:08 PM Feb 18, 2010 by Denise
	electric brakes question (Preview) Hi, OI have done a bit of research and have come up with Tekonsha Prodigy as the most recommended unit on all the forums. It is available in Ferntree Gully for around $150-00, is this a good price?? and how hard is it to fit yourself?? Would be pleased to hear any feedback, we plan to purchase them next week...	caron	3	1452	11:40 PM Feb 16, 2010 by Di-n-Gary
	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	1933	04:58 PM Feb 16, 2010 by DeeandBill
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