Techies' Corner

iana · iana

Starting to think about an extra transmission oil cooler as the outside temperatures begin to climb. Driving a BT50, 3.2 auto, and monitoring the temperatures, am having to drive slower and slower to keep the temperatures within limits. According to what I am reading 90 degrees is an ideal temperat...

wanderer 2 · wanderer 2

First ever post. Van 18 months old. new build. I regularly keep the van battery charged when not in use. went into the van turned the lights on, nothing, checked the battery meter, flat so hooked it up to power, screen showed just 4,8 volts, left for 24 hours, came back same numbers still flat. Chec...

DMaxer · DMaxer

Over the last few weeks for some reason the battery in my tug has been going flat if the tug is not driven at least every couple of days. The battery was purchased about 18 months ago and was going alright up until a few weeks ago. I had the battery checked by the NRMA when they gave me a start and they told me...

Klaus · Klaus

Hi all, I had the wheel bearings etc serviced. The mechanic stated the bearings and brakes were in good order. I told him that one of the 4 wheels gets quite hot, he found nothing wrong but stated he will repack the bearings. The next trip we went on I found the same wheel became extremely hot, and by the tim...

bruceg · bruceg

The mains power 55°C set-point thermostat in my Suburban water heater, model SW6DEA, failed 'closed'. This caused it to heat up to trip the safety thermostat at 77°C. So I got either cold water or dangerously hot water direct to the kitchen sink in my caravan. New thermostat required, so I looked at...

mischief · mischief

Hi, just added an other 700watts to rig, just to feed a 200ah lithium and 3000watt inverter. Restricting output to about 2000w for general use.. During connection to mppt regulator, considered what to do with source. Use or not ..this is going to be used just for 240v. Existing panels for day to day use...

Balangara · Balangara

Our Jayco Conquest has a large split in the entrance door window which needs to be replaced. Would appreciate any advice on how to go about removing and replacing the perspex as there are no caravan repairers nearby. Many thanks in advance.

Bukhouse · Bukhouse

Hi has anyone got a Ford Ranger with a Wholesale Automatic Transmissions transmission cooler fitted What I want to know is where there temp gauge sender is fitted Is the fitting that goes into the transmission replaced with a different fitting with the sensor in it or is the hot line piping cur and di...

tuggersbmx · tuggersbmx

Hi everyone. On my maiden voyage of my fd33T civi I was crusing along fine, good power from engine and turbo. All was going fine. All fluids (oil and violent ect) were all topped up and good. About 10 mins away from Newcastle NSW my temps went high extremely quickly, I pulled over and noticed my lower r...

mark gardiner · mark gardiner

Hi all, We have a 2-year-old van with a Swift Gas/Electric HWS requiring the need to replace the relief valve on it. I've got the valve but wondering what the easiest way is to replace it given its location in the unit. Is there any advice, photos, video or instructions on how this needs to come apart to re...

iana · iana

On Facebook, they're talking about a "Gen Y hitch", what is it, apart from extending the tow ball further back, I can't see any thing special.

keiron · keiron

Hi again. I am ready (?) to do a short run around NSW, 6 days, with my new Isuzu NU-X, current model, towing my Jayco Starcraft weighing 23oo kg. Whilst I have not yet dropped the van onto the towball, I am expecting minimal, 30-40mm drop at the towbar. My first question is; at what point is it fel...

Drd73 · Drd73

Hi all, I have a Dometic RMVAC and 12VDC. It will run fine on LPG for almost 48 Hours, then will fault. Ambient temperature will not affect it, as it will still fault. caravan is level, fault remains on different locations. Voltage is good on supplies. I have changed the thermocouple, problem arose 48...

keninnsw · keninnsw

My Right Hand rear tail light cluster doesn't work. The front side marker works but the rest of the right hand side doesn't work I pulled off the cluster and found the green wires were rusted in their connector which I cut off and re connected with a new connector The cluster is tail brake and indicator no...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... Long story - but I am at Coolgardie at the moment assisting a family member with a medical problem. His mate has a Dometic RM4605/4805 3-way AES and the AES activates properly and detects whether 240v or 12v is connected - if not connected it selects the auto start for the gas, clicks and the ga...

Phlipper · Phlipper

Cant seem to find a solution to my Optitec 12 volt Van Mover that stops and starts every 6 inches or so making it almost useless and frustrating. It mostly seems to do it in one direction only, that being going forward. I was wondering if anybody else has had the same problem ? Its only being used on a 5 metr...

Sarge9 · Sarge9

This topic has been around before but the solution eludes me. (No I won't sell the van) and it is a pop top. The box on top is the whole shebang with a decorative picture frame inside that has 4 screws going up to the box, they squeeze the frame roof 3/4 inch rubber gasket and box together. Had a leak a year ago...

DMaxer · DMaxer

Has anyone ever cleaned the electric pins in the plug that you connect to the tug for lights, indicators et al with white vinegar. I heard today that this works wonders and does no damage. Is this true? If so, can you also clean the part that is on the tug that receives the plug? -- Edited by DMaxer on Frida...

patmc49 · patmc49

The interior lights flashing on and off.

JohnandDi · JohnandDi

Hi all, going to change tyres on MH has anyone used Hankook tyres, would like to hear from people who have and any other recommended tyres . Thank you

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	Transmission oil temperature. ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) Starting to think about an extra transmission oil cooler as the outside temperatures begin to climb. Driving a BT50, 3.2 auto, and monitoring the temperatures, am having to drive slower and slower to keep the temperatures within limits. According to what I am reading 90 degrees is an ideal temperat...	iana	65	7123	09:48 AM Feb 20, 2022 by Aus-Kiwi
	Van Battery trouble (Preview) First ever post. Van 18 months old. new build. I regularly keep the van battery charged when not in use. went into the van turned the lights on, nothing, checked the battery meter, flat so hooked it up to power, screen showed just 4,8 volts, left for 24 hours, came back same numbers still flat. Chec...	wanderer 2	22	1800	11:46 AM Feb 18, 2022 by DUSTYRHODES
	Flat Battery (Preview) Over the last few weeks for some reason the battery in my tug has been going flat if the tug is not driven at least every couple of days. The battery was purchased about 18 months ago and was going alright up until a few weeks ago. I had the battery checked by the NRMA when they gave me a start and they told me...	DMaxer	25	2111	09:17 AM Feb 18, 2022 by DMaxer
	One wheel gets very hot ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi all, I had the wheel bearings etc serviced. The mechanic stated the bearings and brakes were in good order. I told him that one of the 4 wheels gets quite hot, he found nothing wrong but stated he will repack the bearings. The next trip we went on I found the same wheel became extremely hot, and by the tim...	Klaus	35	5842	09:00 AM Feb 18, 2022 by Hitting the road
	Suburban Therostat DIY Repair - cheap (Preview) The mains power 55°C set-point thermostat in my Suburban water heater, model SW6DEA, failed 'closed'. This caused it to heat up to trip the safety thermostat at 77°C. So I got either cold water or dangerously hot water direct to the kitchen sink in my caravan. New thermostat required, so I looked at...	bruceg	5	1019	08:59 AM Feb 15, 2022 by patrol03
	Inverter (Preview) Hi, just added an other 700watts to rig, just to feed a 200ah lithium and 3000watt inverter. Restricting output to about 2000w for general use.. During connection to mppt regulator, considered what to do with source. Use or not ..this is going to be used just for 240v. Existing panels for day to day use...	mischief	13	1519	02:24 PM Feb 13, 2022 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Replacing the perspex in a jayco motorhome entrance door (Preview) Our Jayco Conquest has a large split in the entrance door window which needs to be replaced. Would appreciate any advice on how to go about removing and replacing the perspex as there are no caravan repairers nearby. Many thanks in advance.	Balangara	1	1149	10:40 PM Feb 11, 2022 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Transmission Cooler (Preview) Hi has anyone got a Ford Ranger with a Wholesale Automatic Transmissions transmission cooler fitted What I want to know is where there temp gauge sender is fitted Is the fitting that goes into the transmission replaced with a different fitting with the sensor in it or is the hot line piping cur and di...	Bukhouse	0	841	09:37 PM Feb 11, 2022 by Bukhouse
	Extreme oil consumption ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi everyone. On my maiden voyage of my fd33T civi I was crusing along fine, good power from engine and turbo. All was going fine. All fluids (oil and violent ect) were all topped up and good. About 10 mins away from Newcastle NSW my temps went high extremely quickly, I pulled over and noticed my lower r...	tuggersbmx	30	2629	03:43 PM Feb 11, 2022 by Aus-Kiwi
	SWIFT HWS (Preview) Hi all, We have a 2-year-old van with a Swift Gas/Electric HWS requiring the need to replace the relief valve on it. I've got the valve but wondering what the easiest way is to replace it given its location in the unit. Is there any advice, photos, video or instructions on how this needs to come apart to re...	mark gardiner	5	1231	07:54 PM Feb 10, 2022 by Craig1
	Gen Y hitch ( 1 2 3 4 ) (Preview) On Facebook, they're talking about a "Gen Y hitch", what is it, apart from extending the tow ball further back, I can't see any thing special.	iana	102	6045	07:36 PM Feb 9, 2022 by yobarr
	WDH OR NOT. ( 1 2 ) (closed) (Preview) Hi again. I am ready (?) to do a short run around NSW, 6 days, with my new Isuzu NU-X, current model, towing my Jayco Starcraft weighing 23oo kg. Whilst I have not yet dropped the van onto the towball, I am expecting minimal, 30-40mm drop at the towbar. My first question is; at what point is it fel...	keiron	48	2955	11:44 AM Feb 7, 2022 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Dometic RM4605 fridge issues (Preview) Hi all, I have a Dometic RMVAC and 12VDC. It will run fine on LPG for almost 48 Hours, then will fault. Ambient temperature will not affect it, as it will still fault. caravan is level, fault remains on different locations. Voltage is good on supplies. I have changed the thermocouple, problem arose 48...	Drd73	2	1547	10:51 AM Feb 7, 2022 by PeterInSa
	Rear Tail Lights not working (Preview) My Right Hand rear tail light cluster doesn't work. The front side marker works but the rest of the right hand side doesn't work I pulled off the cluster and found the green wires were rusted in their connector which I cut off and re connected with a new connector The cluster is tail brake and indicator no...	keninnsw	11	1198	10:32 AM Feb 6, 2022 by Dick0
	Dometic RM4605/4805 Fridge Problem (Preview) Gday... Long story - but I am at Coolgardie at the moment assisting a family member with a medical problem. His mate has a Dometic RM4605/4805 3-way AES and the AES activates properly and detects whether 240v or 12v is connected - if not connected it selects the auto start for the gas, clicks and the ga...	rockylizard	5	4341	04:59 PM Feb 5, 2022 by Drd73
	Optitec Caravan Mover Problem (Preview) Cant seem to find a solution to my Optitec 12 volt Van Mover that stops and starts every 6 inches or so making it almost useless and frustrating. It mostly seems to do it in one direction only, that being going forward. I was wondering if anybody else has had the same problem ? Its only being used on a 5 metr...	Phlipper	4	2508	02:40 PM Feb 5, 2022 by manxmann
	Roof top aircon leaks (Preview) This topic has been around before but the solution eludes me. (No I won't sell the van) and it is a pop top. The box on top is the whole shebang with a decorative picture frame inside that has 4 screws going up to the box, they squeeze the frame roof 3/4 inch rubber gasket and box together. Had a leak a year ago...	Sarge9	3	1018	02:45 PM Jan 27, 2022 by Sarge9
	Cleaning Electric Pins (Preview) Has anyone ever cleaned the electric pins in the plug that you connect to the tug for lights, indicators et al with white vinegar. I heard today that this works wonders and does no damage. Is this true? If so, can you also clean the part that is on the tug that receives the plug? -- Edited by DMaxer on Frida...	DMaxer	21	2803	10:34 AM Jan 27, 2022 by Dick0
	Flashing ljghts (Preview) The interior lights flashing on and off.	patmc49	18	2081	10:50 AM Jan 26, 2022 by Aus-Kiwi
	Tyres for Motor Home (Preview) Hi all, going to change tyres on MH has anyone used Hankook tyres, would like to hear from people who have and any other recommended tyres . Thank you	JohnandDi	8	1110	06:53 PM Jan 25, 2022 by JohnandDi
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