Techies' Corner

PKwhelan · PKwhelan

Seeking feedback/advice on the following please. I have a 206 off road van I have 2 x 100ah LiFePo4 batteries (2 years old approx) and use an Enerdrive ePRO monitor for my caravan. I also have 3 x solar panels to charge. For the last 3 or 4 weeks I have had van parked up and have turned off all appliances (f...

Wayne o · Wayne o

Even though I haven't bought a MH as yet, I am looking at the possibility of bringing along a motorcycle scooter attached to the rear. Anyone done this and if so, please feel free to comment on recommendations. Obviously, there is going to be a substantial bracket/platform to be fitted to take the weig...

Colin Penrose · Colin Penrose

Hi guys. I am setting up my caravan for free camping. Any advice on the best gas instant outdoor hot water showers ? Most that I have seen look identical except for the brand and the price. Any advice from those that have used one for a while would be greatly appreciated. Cheers Col

J_KZ-1 · J_KZ-1

Hello again forum members, As mentioned in earlier post that I would ask for more advise. We have a 2006 Discovery3, petrol V6, it had 7 pin plug in place of the black plug pre installed to car in hitch area at assembly (white 12S plug still functional). We have a 2003 jayco tandem axle outback pop top. No i...

maroon13 · maroon13

hi fellow gromads When I set up my van to go, I connect to 240 ac to get the fridge cool and when it comes to hook up time I get a tingle when I create an earth by touching both frame and concrete slab (more so when wet) I have tried isolating appliances in the van and still get a tingle ( volt meter says 3 to 7 volts...

J_KZ-1 · J_KZ-1

Gday forum members, I like to post a request for advise, also we are new members to GN forum- posted intro couple days ago. As we are relatively new to caravanning (approx 4/5years) and have confined our trips to 3 to 4 hours in Victoria except one to Port Lincoln SA and one to family in Grafton NSW. We hav...

J_KZ-1 · J_KZ-1

Hello all, I am starting a new post re CB radio: did do a post a couple days ago re how to select CB radio for touring: did receive a lot of good input/advise. I have narrowed it to two brands GME and Oricom. The GME 5w XRS-330c and the Oricom 5w UHF380pk. Regrettably I am being price driven at the moment, ther...

peter67 · peter67

What is the average fuse rating for cigarette sockets, looking to use a medium to fast charger for mobile phone, cheers

Slydy · Slydy

Hi All, We have a Fiat Ducato RV in Brisbane that requires its 100,000K servicing. We would also like to have the brakes and clutch checked. Can anyone suggest who and where we can get these things done (in Brisbane) without taking out a second mortgage on our RV please. Regards Wayne & Jenni

tuggersbmx · tuggersbmx

Hi everyone. I recently had a mechanic remove a ED33 engine from my Nissan Civilian and replace it with an fd33t turbo engine. I upgraded the turbo to a Garret but only slightly bigger, installed an intercooler, had the injectors reconditioned, put in a nice new dump pipe and 2.5 inch exhaust. Mechani...

garrlyn · garrlyn

Is it very difficult for a couple of oldies to fit a camec caravan cover. -- Edited by garrlyn on Saturday 6th of March 2021 05:01:49 PM

wombat50 · wombat50

I would like to be able to charge the 2nd battery in the car by using the solar set up from the caravan. In the car the 2nd battery is 60ampAGM. The van setup is 1x130W panel and 2x120amp AGM batteries which works good. I want to be able to keep the 2nd car battery charged while i have the car fridge hooked up to...

tezza59 · tezza59

Hi All, Just wondering if anyone had any literature or information on this van. Bought one recently.....all in good nick but curious if anyone knew anything about them.

peter67 · peter67

I was wondering if anyone here could tell me how much energy is typically stored in an suv battery pack, their construction and propensity to burn or suddenly discharge when damaged after the vehicle has suffered significant damage in an accident. Is there a possibility the car could become "live" o...

tuggersbmx · tuggersbmx

Hi. Does anyone have or know where to get a fd33t workshop manual. I've tried the main places online they have all said none in stock and discontinued. Cheers Mick

Bas + Eve · Bas + Eve

Anyone have an idea how to remove the round rheostat control as used on the Eberspacher D2 diesel heater. Swapping it for the 801 controller. Tia for all help and advice. Bas

hodgie55 · hodgie55

Does anyone else like to watch sport etc when they are travelling.Would like to try Kayo as our van is not big enough to put automatic satellite dish on and connect foxtel so i know Kayo will provide me most of the things i want to watch.Can anyone tell me if they have Kayo and what sort of tv system you have s...

Humpo · Humpo

Looking to purchase our van for trip up over the top from Tweed to Broome. Feedback on others performance re weight of van. Petrol unit not diesel. I understand all the relevant weight issues. Been told must have shower and toilet. Will do some free camping but try for stops where some facilities. Cons...

harrydiculous · harrydiculous

Hi Wondering about upgrading the suspension on the 2003 Millard Weekender. Specs are:-Specs are:- 2003 Millard Weekender 15ft.ATM 1220 kg. GTM 1105kg Tare 900kg, Tyre size 185 R14 LT, Axle Load 1450KgAxle Diameter = 60mm (Measured)Clearance between Tyre & Wheel Arch = 110mm5 leaves (Leafs...

Seano · Seano

hi all, this may sound like a silly question but here goes . our recent bought pop van is 20 years old, and the frig in it is not operating at the best at the moment especially when the temp is high. I have a shade cover for outside vents and have read recent suggestion on techie forum on ways to help get the fr...

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	LiFePo4 batteries storage management when not in use (Preview) Seeking feedback/advice on the following please. I have a 206 off road van I have 2 x 100ah LiFePo4 batteries (2 years old approx) and use an Enerdrive ePRO monitor for my caravan. I also have 3 x solar panels to charge. For the last 3 or 4 weeks I have had van parked up and have turned off all appliances (f...	PKwhelan	6	1367	09:53 AM Mar 26, 2021 by Craig1
	Can I bring my scooter with the Motorhome? (Preview) Even though I haven't bought a MH as yet, I am looking at the possibility of bringing along a motorcycle scooter attached to the rear. Anyone done this and if so, please feel free to comment on recommendations. Obviously, there is going to be a substantial bracket/platform to be fitted to take the weig...	Wayne o	29	2743	05:51 PM Mar 25, 2021 by peter67
	Gas instant showers (Preview) Hi guys. I am setting up my caravan for free camping. Any advice on the best gas instant outdoor hot water showers ? Most that I have seen look identical except for the brand and the price. Any advice from those that have used one for a while would be greatly appreciated. Cheers Col	Colin Penrose	24	4981	08:23 PM Mar 22, 2021 by Mamil
	Wiring caravan dometic fridge model RM 2350, in 2003 pop top van. (Preview) Hello again forum members, As mentioned in earlier post that I would ask for more advise. We have a 2006 Discovery3, petrol V6, it had 7 pin plug in place of the black plug pre installed to car in hitch area at assembly (white 12S plug still functional). We have a 2003 jayco tandem axle outback pop top. No i...	J_KZ-1	18	1955	03:51 PM Mar 22, 2021 by J_KZ-1
	Earth leakage ( 1 2 ) (Preview) hi fellow gromads When I set up my van to go, I connect to 240 ac to get the fridge cool and when it comes to hook up time I get a tingle when I create an earth by touching both frame and concrete slab (more so when wet) I have tried isolating appliances in the van and still get a tingle ( volt meter says 3 to 7 volts...	maroon13	30	2874	08:55 AM Mar 22, 2021 by oldbloke
	Appropriate CB radio for touring? (Preview) Gday forum members, I like to post a request for advise, also we are new members to GN forum- posted intro couple days ago. As we are relatively new to caravanning (approx 4/5years) and have confined our trips to 3 to 4 hours in Victoria except one to Port Lincoln SA and one to family in Grafton NSW. We hav...	J_KZ-1	21	1436	07:56 PM Mar 19, 2021 by J_KZ-1
	CB radio selection for touring (Preview) Hello all, I am starting a new post re CB radio: did do a post a couple days ago re how to select CB radio for touring: did receive a lot of good input/advise. I have narrowed it to two brands GME and Oricom. The GME 5w XRS-330c and the Oricom 5w UHF380pk. Regrettably I am being price driven at the moment, ther...	J_KZ-1	10	1097	04:29 PM Mar 19, 2021 by Mariner30
	Best cigarette lighter adapter for charging your mobile? (Preview) What is the average fuse rating for cigarette sockets, looking to use a medium to fast charger for mobile phone, cheers	peter67	3	766	10:05 AM Mar 18, 2021 by peter67
	Servicing of Fiat Ducato - Brisbane (Preview) Hi All, We have a Fiat Ducato RV in Brisbane that requires its 100,000K servicing. We would also like to have the brakes and clutch checked. Can anyone suggest who and where we can get these things done (in Brisbane) without taking out a second mortgage on our RV please. Regards Wayne & Jenni	Slydy	6	1790	06:49 PM Mar 16, 2021 by Aus-Kiwi
	No power after turbo engine install ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi everyone. I recently had a mechanic remove a ED33 engine from my Nissan Civilian and replace it with an fd33t turbo engine. I upgraded the turbo to a Garret but only slightly bigger, installed an intercooler, had the injectors reconditioned, put in a nice new dump pipe and 2.5 inch exhaust. Mechani...	tuggersbmx	54	4188	09:44 PM Mar 15, 2021 by landy
	Caravan covers (Preview) Is it very difficult for a couple of oldies to fit a camec caravan cover. -- Edited by garrlyn on Saturday 6th of March 2021 05:01:49 PM	garrlyn	8	1543	11:50 AM Mar 14, 2021 by Bas + Eve
	charging second battery (Preview) I would like to be able to charge the 2nd battery in the car by using the solar set up from the caravan. In the car the 2nd battery is 60ampAGM. The van setup is 1x130W panel and 2x120amp AGM batteries which works good. I want to be able to keep the 2nd car battery charged while i have the car fridge hooked up to...	wombat50	25	1516	02:36 PM Mar 13, 2021 by oldbloke
	driftaway royal flair 13' rear door 1991 (Preview) Hi All, Just wondering if anyone had any literature or information on this van. Bought one recently.....all in good nick but curious if anyone knew anything about them.	tezza59	4	805	11:26 AM Mar 13, 2021 by PeterD
	Safety of battery packs in electric vehicles during collisions (Preview) I was wondering if anyone here could tell me how much energy is typically stored in an suv battery pack, their construction and propensity to burn or suddenly discharge when damaged after the vehicle has suffered significant damage in an accident. Is there a possibility the car could become "live" o...	peter67	16	1033	05:21 PM Mar 12, 2021 by oldbloke
	Nissan FD33T Workshop Manual (Preview) Hi. Does anyone have or know where to get a fd33t workshop manual. I've tried the main places online they have all said none in stock and discontinued. Cheers Mick	tuggersbmx	11	1296	08:12 AM Mar 12, 2021 by Jaahn
	Heater Rheostat (Preview) Anyone have an idea how to remove the round rheostat control as used on the Eberspacher D2 diesel heater. Swapping it for the 801 controller. Tia for all help and advice. Bas	Bas + Eve	0	588	10:02 PM Mar 9, 2021 by Bas + Eve
	Tv (Preview) Does anyone else like to watch sport etc when they are travelling.Would like to try Kayo as our van is not big enough to put automatic satellite dish on and connect foxtel so i know Kayo will provide me most of the things i want to watch.Can anyone tell me if they have Kayo and what sort of tv system you have s...	hodgie55	15	1293	08:09 PM Mar 9, 2021 by Rob Driver
	Pajero 2005 (Preview) Looking to purchase our van for trip up over the top from Tweed to Broome. Feedback on others performance re weight of van. Petrol unit not diesel. I understand all the relevant weight issues. Been told must have shower and toilet. Will do some free camping but try for stops where some facilities. Cons...	Humpo	13	1518	10:22 AM Mar 9, 2021 by Humpo
	New suspension on an old (er) van (Preview) Hi Wondering about upgrading the suspension on the 2003 Millard Weekender. Specs are:-Specs are:- 2003 Millard Weekender 15ft.ATM 1220 kg. GTM 1105kg Tare 900kg, Tyre size 185 R14 LT, Axle Load 1450KgAxle Diameter = 60mm (Measured)Clearance between Tyre & Wheel Arch = 110mm5 leaves (Leafs...	harrydiculous	12	715	07:48 PM Mar 8, 2021 by Aus-Kiwi
	re/gas of three way frig in van (Preview) hi all, this may sound like a silly question but here goes . our recent bought pop van is 20 years old, and the frig in it is not operating at the best at the moment especially when the temp is high. I have a shade cover for outside vents and have read recent suggestion on techie forum on ways to help get the fr...	Seano	12	7904	11:34 PM Mar 7, 2021 by gyro
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