Techies' Corner

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

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

Some time back I posted an article on a cheap alarm system I was putting together after I my annex was burgled while watching TV inside the van . I have just noted that the major component parts from Dick Smiths have come down in price which may be of interest to the DIY GN's out there . In addition I al...

ROAMIN · ROAMIN

Hi Nomads, Just been looking at Oz Camps page i noticed that gps directions are given in latitude,longitude but i use south, east can a conversion be done and how. Thank You Roamin.

Gary and Kerry · Gary and Kerry

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/MOTORHOME-ELECTRICS-AND-CARAVANS-TOO-BY-COLLYN-RIVERS_W0QQitemZ160393159815QQcmdZViewItemQQptZCaravan_Parts_Accessorie...

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	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	5581	12:11 PM Feb 8, 2010 by Denise
	FOR THE NOT SO HANDYMAN; (Preview)	justcruisin01	13	2341	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	2118	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	2015	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	1540	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	1932	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	2213	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	2530	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	5275	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	1538	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	9083	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	2596	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	2214	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	10905	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	2586	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	2131	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	1638	10:59 AM Jan 21, 2010 by Wombat 280
	Van Security Alarm- Cheap Alternative (Preview) Some time back I posted an article on a cheap alarm system I was putting together after I my annex was burgled while watching TV inside the van . I have just noted that the major component parts from Dick Smiths have come down in price which may be of interest to the DIY GN's out there . In addition I al...	Wombat 280	3	1672	07:13 PM Jan 20, 2010 by xina
	Gps (Preview) Hi Nomads, Just been looking at Oz Camps page i noticed that gps directions are given in latitude,longitude but i use south, east can a conversion be done and how. Thank You Roamin.	ROAMIN	13	1758	08:21 PM Jan 19, 2010 by jimricho
	caravan and motor home electrics (Preview) http://cgi.ebay.com.au/MOTORHOME-ELECTRICS-AND-CARAVANS-TOO-BY-COLLYN-RIVERS_W0QQitemZ160393159815QQcmdZViewItemQQptZCaravan_Parts_Accessorie...	Gary and Kerry	4	1546	12:15 AM Jan 18, 2010 by PeterD
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