Techies' Corner

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

KevinJ · KevinJ

Someone who owns an ISUZU MU-X recently told me that they had a remapping done of their engine.I know a fair amount about petrol engines though absolutely nothing about diesel engines.I have a 2020 MU-X and am wondering on the merits of doing the same as I am led to believe it gives increased horsepower...

Gumpo · Gumpo

Hello all this topic has probably been discussed in the past but has anyone got any experience, good or bad on keeping dust out of your van utilising technology eg internal positive pressure systems. Thanks for any feedback. Cheers Gumpo

judithhishon · judithhishon

We are aiming to become full time nomads next yr and I am one of the people who others love as the mozzies and midges LOVE me blood gap B+ I am told. Anyway started looking for mozzie zappers many claiming works to 20 or 100 m square Anybody used them and if so whats good?

Beaver7 · Beaver7

Hi , our 12v compressor fridge is not working at night when there is no power from sun. During the day it shows up to 27 volts but not at night, are the batteries gone? How do I check? Ps 24v system. Thanks Andrew

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	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	1260	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	1666	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	1373	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	1076	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	3086	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	1479	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	7146	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	3413	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	1833	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	1488	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	4656	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	2839	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	1177	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	3160	10:34 AM Jan 27, 2022 by Dick0
	Flashing ljghts (Preview) The interior lights flashing on and off.	patmc49	18	2255	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	1279	06:53 PM Jan 25, 2022 by JohnandDi
	ISUZU Diesel engine remapping ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Someone who owns an ISUZU MU-X recently told me that they had a remapping done of their engine.I know a fair amount about petrol engines though absolutely nothing about diesel engines.I have a 2020 MU-X and am wondering on the merits of doing the same as I am led to believe it gives increased horsepower...	KevinJ	45	8646	07:00 PM Jan 22, 2022 by Radar
	Internal positive pressure system (Preview) Hello all this topic has probably been discussed in the past but has anyone got any experience, good or bad on keeping dust out of your van utilising technology eg internal positive pressure systems. Thanks for any feedback. Cheers Gumpo	Gumpo	6	3386	02:33 PM Jan 20, 2022 by yobarr
	Mozzie zappers Mozzie zappers (Preview) We are aiming to become full time nomads next yr and I am one of the people who others love as the mozzies and midges LOVE me blood gap B+ I am told. Anyway started looking for mozzie zappers many claiming works to 20 or 100 m square Anybody used them and if so whats good?	judithhishon	21	4264	09:45 AM Jan 20, 2022 by Bicyclecamper
	Fridge not working at night . (Preview) Hi , our 12v compressor fridge is not working at night when there is no power from sun. During the day it shows up to 27 volts but not at night, are the batteries gone? How do I check? Ps 24v system. Thanks Andrew	Beaver7	7	1765	08:57 AM Jan 20, 2022 by Aus-Kiwi
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