Techies' Corner

DMaxer · DMaxer

About a week ago I had reason to leave my van unoccupied for a few days so I turned off the water and the HWS. Upon my return I turned the water and HWS back on and all was well for a couple of days and then, no hot water. I remember from past experiences if the element is blown then it trips the 240 volt and that ha...

jeepnudger · jeepnudger

The gas ring can be lit but when you release knob controlling gas the gas goes out lite again and sometime stays a lite . any ideas what indeed to do? Just unrealisable.

bcd8238 · bcd8238

Hi all, I'm looking for some advice/help with the electrical service board in our alpha camper. Ever since we got it in 2017, there has been ongoing electrical gremlins. I guess the first problem was intermittent power. I traced that to a spade clip connection between the battery and the 50amp circui...

GlobalTraveller · GlobalTraveller

Hi there I am trying to establish car manufacturer's Gross Combination Mass (GCM) for a 2019 Hyundai Tucson 2WD for a friend of mine who is new to towing. The vehicle does not have the GCM listed on any plate attached to the vehicle. The vehicle does not have the GCM listed in the manufacturer's vehicle m...

DMaxer · DMaxer

I have a Carefree awning on my Windsor van, the van being just under 18 feet long. When I put the awning out I set it at an angle of about 75 to 80 degrees, (as in 90 degrees would be straight out parallel to the ground). I use two double guy ropes, one on each end of the roller, at an angle of about 45 degrees out f...

fredcam · fredcam

hi guys l got 2 X 135AH Battery in caravan and 200Wso;o panel on roof what the best way to clean then

terrola · terrola

hi am thinking about fitting the jayco canopy lifters to my van my van has the 4 scissor lifts around the roof has any one fitted these? and do they work well? thanks terry

Keith W · Keith W

Good Morning all, I am in the process of removing my old Electrolux 3 way Caravan Fridge, I am tired of Fighting with it. I am replacing it with a 95 litre upright Brass Monkey branded Fridge. If you have any thoughts or experience with same I would love to hear them. However the reason for my contact is on a...

Dougwe · Dougwe

Hi all, Came across one of these gizmos. Has anyone got one or know anything about them. Look very interesting indeed.

Weven · Weven

I have a Styleside ute and want to carry a fridge in the rear. I need to buy a tonneau cover but I am thinking the fridge will struggle because of air flow so was wondering if any one has a method that will work..

travelyounger · travelyounger

Hi all Has anyone been using the new 24 smart TV from Kogan it 12 240 volt for 199 on the web any issues Cheers T

jayroly · jayroly

Hey guys, long time stalker, first time poster, so please go easy on me. Hoping to pick the brains of those that have gone before me. I have a Expanda PopTop, the Roof is a single Fibreglass sheet, but the Gel Coat has pretty much disintegrated. If you wipe you hand over it your hand looks like you've run yo...

hufnpuf · hufnpuf

In my car, I have 2 "cigarette lighter" sockets, they are labelled "12V/120W" and it says that's for all attached devices. My gps do-dad (when I need it) gets plugged in there, also my phone or something else if it needs charging. Only sometimes I need to use both, it I want the GPS (I don't think the bat...

Aus-Kiwi · Aus-Kiwi

This exploded on the back where it is now . Under the vinyl cover which obviously blew off when it exploded . I am in upper Hunter region waiting for tyre shop to open on Monday . If this tyre blew on the front ? I would be in trouble or need another change of panties ! Its not tyre wear thats the issue its AGE ! E...

DeBe · DeBe

The following is just general info & pics of whats in a Engel MRFT-5400-G4.

Weven · Weven

Hi, need to fit solar panels to Van roof which is fibre glass using the no drilling method. Any suggestions for panel type, fitting and wiring advise? I would like to use every available place to fit as many as possible which means different ratings and not sure if that would be a issue with connection...

gooba53 · gooba53

when in doubt ask my Grey Nomad mates. Towing caravan today the PowerTrain light came on. Checked the manual it says it will go to limp mode, hence not overheating the turbo and to go to dealership! Bit hard, currently at Marla SA. 475 from Alice, 780 from Port Augusta. Total care RACV with tow pack on...

DMaxer · DMaxer

Yesterday my trusty computer keyboard ceased to function and so I contacted HP for assistance. It is a laptop and seven years old so I figured it was on its way to computer heaven. After about 30 minutes with the technician on the other end of the line she pronounced it beyond help. She then went into sale...

cobberdog · cobberdog

HI, ive done a stupid thing, i cut the alligater clamps off the 12 volt compressor wires to fit an anderson plug but i forgot which one is red and black. i have no tools or meters at the moment. ANY IDEAS please CHEERS FROM PETER.

cobberdog · cobberdog

HI, ive done a stupid thing, i cut the alligater clamps off the 12 volt compressor wires to fit an anderson plug but i forgot which one is red and black. i have no tools or meters at the moment. ANY IDEAS please CHEERS FROM PETER.

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	The Great Reset. (Preview) About a week ago I had reason to leave my van unoccupied for a few days so I turned off the water and the HWS. Upon my return I turned the water and HWS back on and all was well for a couple of days and then, no hot water. I remember from past experiences if the element is blown then it trips the 240 volt and that ha...	DMaxer	4	1118	08:01 PM Jan 6, 2021 by Radar
	Gas ring on Thetford cooktop (Preview) The gas ring can be lit but when you release knob controlling gas the gas goes out lite again and sometime stays a lite . any ideas what indeed to do? Just unrealisable.	jeepnudger	9	1237	07:00 PM Jan 6, 2021 by Mike Harding
	Black series Alpha electrical issues (Preview) Hi all, I'm looking for some advice/help with the electrical service board in our alpha camper. Ever since we got it in 2017, there has been ongoing electrical gremlins. I guess the first problem was intermittent power. I traced that to a spade clip connection between the battery and the 50amp circui...	bcd8238	4	1241	11:38 PM Jan 5, 2021 by bcd8238
	Gross Combination Mass for Hyundai Tucson 2WD 2019 Model (Preview) Hi there I am trying to establish car manufacturer's Gross Combination Mass (GCM) for a 2019 Hyundai Tucson 2WD for a friend of mine who is new to towing. The vehicle does not have the GCM listed on any plate attached to the vehicle. The vehicle does not have the GCM listed in the manufacturer's vehicle m...	GlobalTraveller	25	1538	03:04 PM Jan 5, 2021 by yobarr
	A Question About Awnings. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I have a Carefree awning on my Windsor van, the van being just under 18 feet long. When I put the awning out I set it at an angle of about 75 to 80 degrees, (as in 90 degrees would be straight out parallel to the ground). I use two double guy ropes, one on each end of the roller, at an angle of about 45 degrees out f...	DMaxer	38	3256	01:23 PM Jan 4, 2021 by Tony Bev
	cleaning solo panels (Preview) hi guys l got 2 X 135AH Battery in caravan and 200Wso;o panel on roof what the best way to clean then	fredcam	8	1134	07:45 PM Jan 3, 2021 by Tony Bev
	pop top canopy lifters (Preview) hi am thinking about fitting the jayco canopy lifters to my van my van has the 4 scissor lifts around the roof has any one fitted these? and do they work well? thanks terry	terrola	14	6405	07:30 PM Jan 3, 2021 by BarneyBDB
	Mounting 12/240 Comressor Fridge (Preview) Good Morning all, I am in the process of removing my old Electrolux 3 way Caravan Fridge, I am tired of Fighting with it. I am replacing it with a 95 litre upright Brass Monkey branded Fridge. If you have any thoughts or experience with same I would love to hear them. However the reason for my contact is on a...	Keith W	1	696	09:39 AM Jan 3, 2021 by Dougwe
	PROTECT A HITCH (Preview) Hi all, Came across one of these gizmos. Has anyone got one or know anything about them. Look very interesting indeed.	Dougwe	15	1386	11:20 PM Jan 2, 2021 by oldbloke
	Fridge in ute (Preview) I have a Styleside ute and want to carry a fridge in the rear. I need to buy a tonneau cover but I am thinking the fridge will struggle because of air flow so was wondering if any one has a method that will work..	Weven	22	3488	11:10 PM Jan 2, 2021 by oldbloke
	Kogan smart tv (Preview) Hi all Has anyone been using the new 24 smart TV from Kogan it 12 240 volt for 199 on the web any issues Cheers T	travelyounger	2	807	12:05 PM Jan 1, 2021 by yobarr
	Refinish Fibreglass Roof (Preview) Hey guys, long time stalker, first time poster, so please go easy on me. Hoping to pick the brains of those that have gone before me. I have a Expanda PopTop, the Roof is a single Fibreglass sheet, but the Gel Coat has pretty much disintegrated. If you wipe you hand over it your hand looks like you've run yo...	jayroly	8	1611	10:35 AM Dec 25, 2020 by Aus-Kiwi
	How to power additional 12v devices in car? (Preview) In my car, I have 2 "cigarette lighter" sockets, they are labelled "12V/120W" and it says that's for all attached devices. My gps do-dad (when I need it) gets plugged in there, also my phone or something else if it needs charging. Only sometimes I need to use both, it I want the GPS (I don't think the bat...	hufnpuf	14	1160	09:53 PM Dec 24, 2020 by Aus-Kiwi
	Caution again on old- sh tyres (Preview) This exploded on the back where it is now . Under the vinyl cover which obviously blew off when it exploded . I am in upper Hunter region waiting for tyre shop to open on Monday . If this tyre blew on the front ? I would be in trouble or need another change of panties ! Its not tyre wear thats the issue its AGE ! E...	Aus-Kiwi	13	1838	04:33 PM Dec 24, 2020 by aussietraveller
	ENGEL Fridge MRFT-5400-G4 (Preview) The following is just general info & pics of whats in a Engel MRFT-5400-G4.	DeBe	26	8246	10:01 AM Dec 24, 2020 by yobarr
	Solar Panels (Preview) Hi, need to fit solar panels to Van roof which is fibre glass using the no drilling method. Any suggestions for panel type, fitting and wiring advise? I would like to use every available place to fit as many as possible which means different ratings and not sure if that would be a issue with connection...	Weven	4	1277	10:05 PM Dec 23, 2020 by Weven
	Mazda BT 50 problem ( 1 2 ) (Preview) when in doubt ask my Grey Nomad mates. Towing caravan today the PowerTrain light came on. Checked the manual it says it will go to limp mode, hence not overheating the turbo and to go to dealership! Bit hard, currently at Marla SA. 475 from Alice, 780 from Port Augusta. Total care RACV with tow pack on...	gooba53	30	20949	12:00 PM Dec 23, 2020 by Greg 1
	Computer Magic (Preview) Yesterday my trusty computer keyboard ceased to function and so I contacted HP for assistance. It is a laptop and seven years old so I figured it was on its way to computer heaven. After about 30 minutes with the technician on the other end of the line she pronounced it beyond help. She then went into sale...	DMaxer	13	1352	09:13 AM Dec 23, 2020 by outlaw40
	12 VOLT WIRING MIX UP ON COMPRESSOR (Preview) HI, ive done a stupid thing, i cut the alligater clamps off the 12 volt compressor wires to fit an anderson plug but i forgot which one is red and black. i have no tools or meters at the moment. ANY IDEAS please CHEERS FROM PETER.	cobberdog	16	1754	03:11 PM Dec 22, 2020 by Whenarewethere
	12 VOLT WIRING MIX UP ON COMPRESSOR (Preview) HI, ive done a stupid thing, i cut the alligater clamps off the 12 volt compressor wires to fit an anderson plug but i forgot which one is red and black. i have no tools or meters at the moment. ANY IDEAS please CHEERS FROM PETER.	cobberdog	1	666	07:50 PM Dec 21, 2020 by Aus-Kiwi
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