Techies' Corner

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?

Barree42 · Barree42

Hi all, on the road next week for 6 month in N/T just need some info on road conditions, places to stay, are road verges safe to pull into for road trains and others to pass as I drive at 85/90 km

Craig1 · Craig1

ZONE RV - ZONE RV All Models 2016 - 2021 The gas exhaust may not be far enough from intake

swamp · swamp

hi Ryco have recently modified there c/cans Old Rcc 350 New Rcc351 1st mod ****filter has one end [bottom ] 90 % enclosed Why I suspect to restrict oil slosh from being sucked into outlet which is at the other /top end of filter 2nd mod Outlet located at top of filter has alot larger baffle WHY,, To prevent...

mandyholmes · mandyholmes

Can anyone who has a Mazda BT 50 with a Ford Ranger engine tell me if they have had and EGR failure? If so did it lead to damage to the head gasket/engine requiring a new engine to be fitted? If it just cracked, did Mazda replace it for you? I have read online it is a well known fault of the BT 50s and 2% of them wil...

peekazboo · peekazboo

I have been searching to purchase a Safari Xtrak off road caravan and had been hoping my 2010 Landrover Discovery would have done the job towing it but I have been told that it can not because of the weight on the rear axle.. Felt pretty sour faced as I love it ( I know by putting this comment I probably will g...

eianm · eianm

we have a 2021 Ducato with the 9 speed ZF auto trans with a WINDSOR SIMPSON body and love it! Just wondering if anyone with a Ducato tows a Jimny or similar- interested to hear how it affects performance. So far, been truly blown away with the road performance of the Ducato, but also starting to realise ho...

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	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	3623	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	1227	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	3178	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	3763	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	12642	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	1609	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	1538	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	3400	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	2615	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	1888	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	10727	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	2418	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	701	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	2811	05:23 PM Apr 23, 2022 by Ram Man
	Northern territory (Preview) Hi all, on the road next week for 6 month in N/T just need some info on road conditions, places to stay, are road verges safe to pull into for road trains and others to pass as I drive at 85/90 km	Barree42	8	1159	07:53 PM Apr 22, 2022 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Zone RV - potential gas exhaust fault (Preview) ZONE RV - ZONE RV All Models 2016 - 2021 The gas exhaust may not be far enough from intake	Craig1	0	1030	08:55 AM Apr 22, 2022 by Craig1
	Ryco catch cans upgraded (Preview) hi Ryco have recently modified there c/cans Old Rcc 350 New Rcc351 1st mod ****filter has one end [bottom ] 90 % enclosed Why I suspect to restrict oil slosh from being sucked into outlet which is at the other /top end of filter 2nd mod Outlet located at top of filter has alot larger baffle WHY,, To prevent...	swamp	0	839	07:55 PM Apr 21, 2022 by swamp
	2013 Mazda BT 50 EGR failure EGR failure (Preview) Can anyone who has a Mazda BT 50 with a Ford Ranger engine tell me if they have had and EGR failure? If so did it lead to damage to the head gasket/engine requiring a new engine to be fitted? If it just cracked, did Mazda replace it for you? I have read online it is a well known fault of the BT 50s and 2% of them wil...	mandyholmes	11	4423	02:35 AM Apr 21, 2022 by swamp
	Safari Xtrak 19.6 advice (Preview) I have been searching to purchase a Safari Xtrak off road caravan and had been hoping my 2010 Landrover Discovery would have done the job towing it but I have been told that it can not because of the weight on the rear axle.. Felt pretty sour faced as I love it ( I know by putting this comment I probably will g...	peekazboo	21	2478	06:56 AM Apr 20, 2022 by bratboy
	Fiat Ducato towing a suzuki jimny- anyone? (Preview) we have a 2021 Ducato with the 9 speed ZF auto trans with a WINDSOR SIMPSON body and love it! Just wondering if anyone with a Ducato tows a Jimny or similar- interested to hear how it affects performance. So far, been truly blown away with the road performance of the Ducato, but also starting to realise ho...	eianm	2	908	09:26 PM Apr 19, 2022 by Steel Dog
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