Techies' Corner

mark and kerry · mark and kerry

Hi does any member know the legalities of under slinging van axles for insurance requirements Ive done mine correctly . I checked with the manufacture who said there was no problem but hesitated to put it in writing referring me to a blue plate man who wouldnt certify it as the Center of gravity is highe...

Lazza M · Lazza M

Hi, I am Larry and joining the GN is my very first step in what I believe will be a most rewarding experience. Preparing for some time on the road as best I can is my aim, and I hope you will freely advise me on any subject I put out there. As an opener, allow me to ask if anybody can help with some internal parts f...

redrider · redrider

Hi all .I have a 1yr old swift 28 ltr model GEHW B.last year l escaped the lockdown and ran it on gas trouble free for 3 months. This year 2021 I've had nothing but trouble running on gas. For some unknown reason the flame started popping every now and then. Pulled it apart cleaned connections made sure the...

Petemox · Petemox

Hi I am concerned about the amount of diesel I am using towing a 2.5tonne caravan. I have the MY21 Isuzu cab chassis automatic. We recently drove down from Qld to Vic and recorded our fuel usage all the way. We are averaging 18ltrs to the 100k. I have heard some people say that they get as good as 14.5, but...

gypsy2600 · gypsy2600

Hi, Just wondering if there is a wrong/right way to charge your caravan batteries whilst the van is under cover. I have been running a power cord from our power point to the van each time the voltage drops to around 12V. Some others charge their batteries by placing their "mobile" solar panels in th...

Radar · Radar

Back about 2 months our 10 month old eBay heater decided not to finish starting. There is fuel to the pump, had the lines apart. 12.6 volts of current at the joiner near the heater in the caravan, also down at the pump and on the LED controller. Pressing start, it doing the right things, you can feel the wa...

KymLou · KymLou

Looking to purchase satellite phone in near future for big lapping. Appreciate comments on subject phone. Thankyou

Paulp · Paulp

Bought the van with this set of screws where possible a previously tv bracket was Would like to purchase same bracket with same configuration as the screws in the picture. Would anybody know what brand would suite have difficult in finding on line ? Dimension of screws 100H x 60W

goldenyears · goldenyears

Has anyone owned one of these motorhomes ?

divesight · divesight

Hi All, First time post . Searched the forum on this topic but havent found a solution...So wondering if any one can provide advice. Purchased RV Media 19in Evolution TV from Camec which has Low Voltage Function Despite all my efforts as follows 1/dedicated 12 volt heavy cage cable direct to battery...

RAINBIRD ROVERS · RAINBIRD ROVERS

Hi all, I have just recently picked up my new van and tow vehicle. I am finding that the 12 pin male to female connector is extremely tight. I have had several vans and trailers in the past but have never come across one so tight. Any suggestions on how to fix this issue. It is a real fight to join both togethe...

Warren-Pat_01 · Warren-Pat_01

G'day, I've been told by car dealers, owners of radio equipment sales shops & my owner's hand book that "people these days don't listen to AM radio!" They stream it, listen to pre-recorded internet music, etc." Well I for one do & when travelling away from the major centres, it is often only th...

oxleigh · oxleigh

My Roadstar pop top has had silicon sealer spread in and along the horizontal seams in the cladding at the rear, the silicon seems to be about 10mm either side of the seam bit is almost invisible until I tow the van in a dusty area, then I have a dusty line across the back of the van on each seam, I have tried to...

jeepnudger · jeepnudger

Have been having Tv reception problems for a couple of years. Have winegard antenna the horizontal/vertical figure 8 style. the reception has been consistently poor. I have checked cable connections all nice and tight. Looked at junction box marked winegard 2way splitter ( marked 1in and 2out co...

J_KZ-1 · J_KZ-1

Evening forum members, On rolling out carefree awning as a pre-trip check, we (the wife) noticed some pin holes in the fabric. I think I read, some time in the past, that you can use liquid paper to fill the holes? If not, can I smear a small dap (smoothed out) of wet area clear silicon, sikaflex or seam st...

Beaver7 · Beaver7

I am looking at a Swagman signature 1998 with a 4hgi 4.6 engine. I have heard they are a bit sluggish so was thinking of adding a turbo charger.Any thoughts. thanks

RobDor · RobDor

New caravan user here and just going everything before first trip. When mains water is hooked up, Im guessing you dont need to use the water pumps ? Use pumps when drawing from tanks ? Also, does water mains go through the tanks or seperate route ? I ask because, Ive done a bleach clean of tanks and water li...

Fozzee · Fozzee

Has anyone done this mod? using the breakaway box without the small battery, deleting the charge system and hooking up the system to work off the caravan house battery?. Have you any Pictures or wiring diagram of your alterations. I have checked this out and it is leagal to do, it needs to be active for 1...

Ram Man · Ram Man

Hi Techies, Well the NSW lockdown has given plenty of time a sit and ponder, what will I do next. Pricing up the cost to have my Roadstar resealed, I was quoted about est $4000 for removing all corner strips, replace with new and reseal. Then they get to it in maybe 3 months, this was the first and only est...

Ronzo · Ronzo

Dear all, looking for some advice here please Its my first time going to an unpowered campsite and just using my van battery for power for 3 nights . Will be using my cook top stove and frig on gas settings obviously but I would like to know how long my van battery will last when using other appliances Ill b...

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	Axle underling (Preview) Hi does any member know the legalities of under slinging van axles for insurance requirements Ive done mine correctly . I checked with the manufacture who said there was no problem but hesitated to put it in writing referring me to a blue plate man who wouldnt certify it as the Center of gravity is highe...	mark and kerry	5	1059	08:43 AM Aug 13, 2021 by KJB
	Waeco Fridge bits (Preview) Hi, I am Larry and joining the GN is my very first step in what I believe will be a most rewarding experience. Preparing for some time on the road as best I can is my aim, and I hope you will freely advise me on any subject I put out there. As an opener, allow me to ask if anybody can help with some internal parts f...	Lazza M	2	977	08:08 AM Aug 13, 2021 by Lazza M
	Swift hot water troubles (Preview) Hi all .I have a 1yr old swift 28 ltr model GEHW B.last year l escaped the lockdown and ran it on gas trouble free for 3 months. This year 2021 I've had nothing but trouble running on gas. For some unknown reason the flame started popping every now and then. Pulled it apart cleaned connections made sure the...	redrider	2	2188	10:08 PM Aug 12, 2021 by oldbloke
	fuel economy ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) Hi I am concerned about the amount of diesel I am using towing a 2.5tonne caravan. I have the MY21 Isuzu cab chassis automatic. We recently drove down from Qld to Vic and recorded our fuel usage all the way. We are averaging 18ltrs to the 100k. I have heard some people say that they get as good as 14.5, but...	Petemox	69	22506	10:19 AM Aug 9, 2021 by littledick
	Solar (Preview) Hi, Just wondering if there is a wrong/right way to charge your caravan batteries whilst the van is under cover. I have been running a power cord from our power point to the van each time the voltage drops to around 12V. Some others charge their batteries by placing their "mobile" solar panels in th...	gypsy2600	27	2196	03:49 PM Aug 6, 2021 by Craig1
	2 is diesel air heater.. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Back about 2 months our 10 month old eBay heater decided not to finish starting. There is fuel to the pump, had the lines apart. 12.6 volts of current at the joiner near the heater in the caravan, also down at the pump and on the LED controller. Pressing start, it doing the right things, you can feel the wa...	Radar	30	7892	09:20 PM Aug 5, 2021 by Radar
	Thuraya XT Lite (Preview) Looking to purchase satellite phone in near future for big lapping. Appreciate comments on subject phone. Thankyou	KymLou	4	1766	07:10 PM Aug 3, 2021 by Brad B
	TV swivel Bracket (Preview) Bought the van with this set of screws where possible a previously tv bracket was Would like to purchase same bracket with same configuration as the screws in the picture. Would anybody know what brand would suite have difficult in finding on line ? Dimension of screws 100H x 60W	Paulp	12	1859	03:51 PM Aug 2, 2021 by Corndoggy
	sunliner ranger 4x4 motorhome (Preview) Has anyone owned one of these motorhomes ?	goldenyears	24	5371	01:24 AM Aug 2, 2021 by vik351
	RV Media Tv Low Voltage Warning (Preview) Hi All, First time post . Searched the forum on this topic but havent found a solution...So wondering if any one can provide advice. Purchased RV Media 19in Evolution TV from Camec which has Low Voltage Function Despite all my efforts as follows 1/dedicated 12 volt heavy cage cable direct to battery...	divesight	13	2072	04:31 PM Jul 30, 2021 by divesight
	Tight 12 Pin Connection on Caravan to Tow Vehicle (Preview) Hi all, I have just recently picked up my new van and tow vehicle. I am finding that the 12 pin male to female connector is extremely tight. I have had several vans and trailers in the past but have never come across one so tight. Any suggestions on how to fix this issue. It is a real fight to join both togethe...	RAINBIRD ROVERS	11	2939	10:58 PM Jul 28, 2021 by dabbler
	AM Reception in the modern cars (Preview) G'day, I've been told by car dealers, owners of radio equipment sales shops & my owner's hand book that "people these days don't listen to AM radio!" They stream it, listen to pre-recorded internet music, etc." Well I for one do & when travelling away from the major centres, it is often only th...	Warren-Pat_01	26	2727	10:04 AM Jul 27, 2021 by Jaahn
	removing silicon from van cladding (Preview) My Roadstar pop top has had silicon sealer spread in and along the horizontal seams in the cladding at the rear, the silicon seems to be about 10mm either side of the seam bit is almost invisible until I tow the van in a dusty area, then I have a dusty line across the back of the van on each seam, I have tried to...	oxleigh	2	1284	10:47 PM Jul 26, 2021 by Mein
	TV antenna poor reception. (Preview) Have been having Tv reception problems for a couple of years. Have winegard antenna the horizontal/vertical figure 8 style. the reception has been consistently poor. I have checked cable connections all nice and tight. Looked at junction box marked winegard 2way splitter ( marked 1in and 2out co...	jeepnudger	4	1442	07:17 PM Jul 26, 2021 by Radar
	Pin holes in carefree awning (Preview) Evening forum members, On rolling out carefree awning as a pre-trip check, we (the wife) noticed some pin holes in the fabric. I think I read, some time in the past, that you can use liquid paper to fill the holes? If not, can I smear a small dap (smoothed out) of wet area clear silicon, sikaflex or seam st...	J_KZ-1	18	1799	07:02 PM Jul 26, 2021 by STRETCH ARMSTRONG
	Turbocharging an Isuzu 4.6 4hg1 motor in a swagman motorhome. (Preview) I am looking at a Swagman signature 1998 with a 4hgi 4.6 engine. I have heard they are a bit sluggish so was thinking of adding a turbo charger.Any thoughts. thanks	Beaver7	7	2298	05:51 PM Jul 26, 2021 by Aus-Kiwi
	Water Tanks (Preview) New caravan user here and just going everything before first trip. When mains water is hooked up, Im guessing you dont need to use the water pumps ? Use pumps when drawing from tanks ? Also, does water mains go through the tanks or seperate route ? I ask because, Ive done a bleach clean of tanks and water li...	RobDor	12	2166	11:05 AM Jul 25, 2021 by bruceg
	Van house battery as a breakaway battery wiring change (Preview) Has anyone done this mod? using the breakaway box without the small battery, deleting the charge system and hooking up the system to work off the caravan house battery?. Have you any Pictures or wiring diagram of your alterations. I have checked this out and it is leagal to do, it needs to be active for 1...	Fozzee	11	3309	01:11 PM Jul 24, 2021 by Dick0
	Resealing the Caravan (Preview) Hi Techies, Well the NSW lockdown has given plenty of time a sit and ponder, what will I do next. Pricing up the cost to have my Roadstar resealed, I was quoted about est $4000 for removing all corner strips, replace with new and reseal. Then they get to it in maybe 3 months, this was the first and only est...	Ram Man	3	1819	03:56 PM Jul 23, 2021 by Ram Man
	First time off grid caravanning (Preview) Dear all, looking for some advice here please Its my first time going to an unpowered campsite and just using my van battery for power for 3 nights . Will be using my cook top stove and frig on gas settings obviously but I would like to know how long my van battery will last when using other appliances Ill b...	Ronzo	13	3120	09:46 PM Jul 21, 2021 by PeterD
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