Techies' Corner

Cardie Bob · Cardie Bob

Where and when we travel, generally we do not even take a fan with us. In our camper trailer. Earlier this year we did take a bulky fan, but have recently seen mini aircons, for under $100. I would not be expecting great things from such a unit, but wonder if anyone has had experience with such a small ?

RobDor · RobDor

Howdy, will be heading off soon and doing some dirt roads west of Cairns to the gulf. I have a single axle caravan at approx. 2700 ATM. I run the tyres at about 67psi for normal driving. No need to go over what pressure I should run etc. have been through all that and 67 is correct. My question is, what pressu...

Bicyclecamper · Bicyclecamper

I am looking for a small 12 volt maybe 30cm in size, monitor, that has a dvd player incorporated. Don't need the TV function, anyone know where I could get one? as I have tried, and it seems their not out there. Any helpful info, greatly appreciated

keiron · keiron

Here I go again. Jayco Starcraft, 2010, battery showing 14.7 V at the battery using a multi-meter. Only Solar panel connected. With the battery switch turned off / up position the interior lights work normally. With the battery switch is turned on / down position No interior lights work, just light u...

keiron · keiron

jayco starcraft 2010 model NO INTERIOR LIGHTSPermalink Reply Quote Edit Post Here I go again. Jayco Starcraft, 2010, battery showing 14.7 V at the battery using a multi-meter. Only Solar panel connected. With the battery switch turned off / up position the interior lights work normally. With...

johnnz · johnnz

The flush is not working on my C range Thetford toilet, plenty of water, I'm told there is a fuse located under where the cassette is located, with the cassette out I cannot see this fuse, is there such a fuse, anyone else have this issue. Would like to solve the fuse issue before changing the pump, the imp...

gypsy2600 · gypsy2600

Hi, I'm not very technical but have some limited knowledge. Would appreciate yours views on the following: I have a 50 AMP Anderson Plug on my tow vehicle that supplies charge to the batteries in my van. (Heavy duty cable wired by an Auto Electrician many years back) I also have a 50amp Anderson Plug on...

ROAD RUNNER · ROAD RUNNER

Hi, I have a 2013 4cyl Turbo Diesel 316 model with 195,000km on the clock and to date the manual gearbox oil and rear diff oil hasn't been changed. Does anyone know the frequency of servicing the manual trans and diff for this model?. I phoned Adelaide Mercedes service dept and got more sense from my dog....

Ian G · Ian G

Wondering how others have wired the 12 volts on their 3 way fridge. Mine is wired by the manufacturer with the 12 v coming from the van batteries and draws approx 20 amps, I have a 20 amp DC-DC charger in the van connected to the tug via an anderson plug (standard arrangement), I was thinking of splitting t...

wanderer 2 · wanderer 2

Hi Vanners, am about to get my tow vehicle remapped. looking for thoughts from those who HAVE done it. current vehicle 2013 BT50 XTR Dual cab. NO DPF. Previous van was 2t loaded and achieved approx 13/14l/100klm fuel economy and towed well. New van 2,5t loaded fuel economy dropped [ as expected] t...

RobDor · RobDor

Recommendations on best silicone/sika to use on caravan roof please ? Will be cutting hole to insert Dometic DRS and want to seal properly. Thanks

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...

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	Fan or mini portable aircon? (Preview) Where and when we travel, generally we do not even take a fan with us. In our camper trailer. Earlier this year we did take a bulky fan, but have recently seen mini aircons, for under $100. I would not be expecting great things from such a unit, but wonder if anyone has had experience with such a small ?	Cardie Bob	22	4160	12:01 PM Feb 27, 2022 by oldbloke
	Caravan Tyre pressure on dirt roads (Preview) Howdy, will be heading off soon and doing some dirt roads west of Cairns to the gulf. I have a single axle caravan at approx. 2700 ATM. I run the tyres at about 67psi for normal driving. No need to go over what pressure I should run etc. have been through all that and 67 is correct. My question is, what pressu...	RobDor	23	4574	01:15 PM Feb 25, 2022 by RobDor
	DVD Monitor Player, (Preview) I am looking for a small 12 volt maybe 30cm in size, monitor, that has a dvd player incorporated. Don't need the TV function, anyone know where I could get one? as I have tried, and it seems their not out there. Any helpful info, greatly appreciated	Bicyclecamper	2	821	07:44 PM Feb 24, 2022 by Corndoggy
	jayco starcraft 2010 model NO INTERIOR LIGHTS (Preview) Here I go again. Jayco Starcraft, 2010, battery showing 14.7 V at the battery using a multi-meter. Only Solar panel connected. With the battery switch turned off / up position the interior lights work normally. With the battery switch is turned on / down position No interior lights work, just light u...	keiron	4	777	08:41 AM Feb 24, 2022 by Gundog
	No interior lights (Preview) jayco starcraft 2010 model NO INTERIOR LIGHTSPermalink Reply Quote Edit Post Here I go again. Jayco Starcraft, 2010, battery showing 14.7 V at the battery using a multi-meter. Only Solar panel connected. With the battery switch turned off / up position the interior lights work normally. With...	keiron	1	726	07:00 PM Feb 23, 2022 by patrol03
	Theford Toilet not flushing (Preview) The flush is not working on my C range Thetford toilet, plenty of water, I'm told there is a fuse located under where the cassette is located, with the cassette out I cannot see this fuse, is there such a fuse, anyone else have this issue. Would like to solve the fuse issue before changing the pump, the imp...	johnnz	7	1023	06:10 PM Feb 23, 2022 by herks
	Anderson Plug-Charging (Preview) Hi, I'm not very technical but have some limited knowledge. Would appreciate yours views on the following: I have a 50 AMP Anderson Plug on my tow vehicle that supplies charge to the batteries in my van. (Heavy duty cable wired by an Auto Electrician many years back) I also have a 50amp Anderson Plug on...	gypsy2600	3	949	01:31 PM Feb 23, 2022 by Ian G
	Mercedes Sprinter Diff Oil Change (Preview) Hi, I have a 2013 4cyl Turbo Diesel 316 model with 195,000km on the clock and to date the manual gearbox oil and rear diff oil hasn't been changed. Does anyone know the frequency of servicing the manual trans and diff for this model?. I phoned Adelaide Mercedes service dept and got more sense from my dog....	ROAD RUNNER	3	983	09:23 PM Feb 22, 2022 by ROAD RUNNER
	Wiring 3 way fridge (Preview) Wondering how others have wired the 12 volts on their 3 way fridge. Mine is wired by the manufacturer with the 12 v coming from the van batteries and draws approx 20 amps, I have a 20 amp DC-DC charger in the van connected to the tug via an anderson plug (standard arrangement), I was thinking of splitting t...	Ian G	18	5783	05:29 PM Feb 22, 2022 by PeterD
	re-mapping tow vehicle (Preview) Hi Vanners, am about to get my tow vehicle remapped. looking for thoughts from those who HAVE done it. current vehicle 2013 BT50 XTR Dual cab. NO DPF. Previous van was 2t loaded and achieved approx 13/14l/100klm fuel economy and towed well. New van 2,5t loaded fuel economy dropped [ as expected] t...	wanderer 2	22	1540	08:08 PM Feb 20, 2022 by fwdoz
	Sealing roof on top (Preview) Recommendations on best silicone/sika to use on caravan roof please ? Will be cutting hole to insert Dometic DRS and want to seal properly. Thanks	RobDor	11	5112	09:51 AM Feb 20, 2022 by Aus-Kiwi
	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	8138	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	1994	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	2277	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	6486	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	1209	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	1635	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	1309	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	1018	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	2982	03:43 PM Feb 11, 2022 by Aus-Kiwi
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