Techies' Corner

Stewart · Stewart

Hi I purchased a OBD2 Bluetooth Dongle to read the transmission temperature. 2016 Ford Territory petrol. I purchased a couple of apps Forscan which connects but doesn't recognise the vehicle And Torque which works well but won't read Transmission temperatures. Apparently I might need a custom PI...

Richie148 · Richie148

I have a chum who is interested in Australian bush craft. I dont see such a thread on the forum.

Phil P · Phil P

Hi all, Im new to towing a caravan. I have a 2014 Hilux with the 3.0L TD engine and Auto transmission. I have had a transmission cooler installed and am towing a 1900kg Jayco Freedom caravan. The Hilux is heavily accessorized and Im just under GVM (with the tow ball weight) and under the GCW, just wonderi...

johmandkaz · johmandkaz

Hi All, Have just finished converting a mitsubishi rosa but have one problem. The windows have stain lines on them. Have tried to clean with various glass cleaners steel wool, CLR, bicarb /vinegar and even went to the extremes of buffing one to no avail.any ideas????????? -- Edited by johmandkaz o...

tonyob · tonyob

We've had significant issues with our 3 way Dometic fridge and are contemplating replacing it with a conventional fridge as we have over 400w of solar and a 200 amp hour lithium battery. I'm interested in what has worked, what hasn't worked in such a replacement. The fridge I'm favouring is a HiSens...

travelyounger · travelyounger

Hi can anyone tell me how to post a photo cheers

Caravan Happy · Caravan Happy

Hi All We are finally gearing up to get going. Its been a long time in the planning. After a few shorter trips we are finding things that we would like to change. One of them being a composting toilet instead of the cassette one we already have. Lack of dump points and odour in hot weather is prompting us to l...

Bas + Eve · Bas + Eve

Had the sparkie put in another power point from the inverter. After approx 1hr running a foxtel box with hardly a load it cuts out with a high battery voltage error showing. Do you think its the cables from the battery to the inverter or the wiring from the inverter to the power point??? Thanks for all and...

RAINBIRD ROVERS · RAINBIRD ROVERS

Hi, I have just taken possession of the currant new d max my 21 ute {LSM}. My enquiry relates to whether to fit any, some or none of the following. No.1 is a Catch Can, No.2 is fit a Primary Filter. and No.3 is fit an extra Oil transmission cooler. I have fitted a Primary Filter & extra Oil transmission...

Benny and Jenny · Benny and Jenny

Hi there, Been out for the first trip today what a buzz, took some of the family including our 93 year old mum and did a roundabout trip to Pinjarra, Jarrahdale and Byford more of a see what it goes like trip than anything else and it went really well bar a couple of minor things, Was wondering if any one has...

Hutcho · Hutcho

Planning on out back and top end trips next year .Would appreciate ideas on ways to keep as much dust out as possible.

bilbo · bilbo

For the time I have been on the forum (12-18months) I have found topics/responses to weights "issues" confusing to say the least. So about 6months ago whilst in Darwin I went to the MVR (similar to RTA etc) and spent about an hour talking one on one to a "scaleee" at the test shed.....and came away even mo...

Barks51 · Barks51

Setting up for mid 2021, van will be 22ft, tow will be Isuzu Dmax. Will be mainly on seal, but also want to explore reasonable gravel/dirt tracks, is going 4wd over the top?

marydoll · marydoll

Hi Guys ,we are having trouble finding the reverse switch on our BT 50 ,does anyone know exactly where it is ? Its a 2012 model we have looked on the gear box there is wires but we are not sure whats what .

hufnpuf · hufnpuf

Newbie caravan owner. I've just bought a secondhand Jayco caravan, 14 years old. I got a mechanic to say it was mechanically sound and I was there when he was. He replaced the wheel bearings. He said not to use the handbrake because people forget it's on and wreck the brakes. I asked him how it works...

Coaster 95 · Coaster 95

Can anyone please tell me if I can hook up a 10 a smart charger directly to my house battery's via alligator clips without disconnecting the dc2dc just to Top them up without starting the bus all the time,I only want to do that till i get time to go to Perth to pick up a solar panel Cheerz

Tamsun · Tamsun

Hey there, I was wondering if anyone has any good suggestions to catch their rain water? I have a motorhome and would love to top up my tank when it rains and not sure on the first place to start searching? Would love any advice!

Marken · Marken

We need a bit of advice from the world of caravanners. We have just (on the first day of Melbournes stage three lockdown back in July) bought a new caravan. Having spent the lockdown periods "making it ours" (a few little nice additions and modifications) now its time to prepare for travel. This invol...

Warren-Pat_01 · Warren-Pat_01

As my van didn't have a break-away unit fitted (just under the 2000kg GTM requirement), I bought a break_away kit with intentions of installing it "soon". Long story, cut short. Somewhere along the path, I may have connected the battery leads in reverse. It doesn't work. Pin out, brakes are on - good;...

RussF · RussF

Hi all, I am seeking advice on what other GN use in there vans to keep warm and cool When camping off grid. I am looking at something small and portable not a roof install any ideas or options greatly appreciated regards Russ

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	OBD2 Bluetooth dongle connection (Preview) Hi I purchased a OBD2 Bluetooth Dongle to read the transmission temperature. 2016 Ford Territory petrol. I purchased a couple of apps Forscan which connects but doesn't recognise the vehicle And Torque which works well but won't read Transmission temperatures. Apparently I might need a custom PI...	Stewart	7	952	06:17 PM Nov 27, 2020 by Willdoe
	Bush Craft (Preview) I have a chum who is interested in Australian bush craft. I dont see such a thread on the forum.	Richie148	4	1630	03:15 PM Nov 27, 2020 by Kebbin
	Towing Caravan with Hilux Automatic - overdrive at all? (Preview) Hi all, Im new to towing a caravan. I have a 2014 Hilux with the 3.0L TD engine and Auto transmission. I have had a transmission cooler installed and am towing a 1900kg Jayco Freedom caravan. The Hilux is heavily accessorized and Im just under GVM (with the tow ball weight) and under the GCW, just wonderi...	Phil P	13	3146	08:52 PM Nov 26, 2020 by Phil P
	?? Red dirt stains on windows (Preview) Hi All, Have just finished converting a mitsubishi rosa but have one problem. The windows have stain lines on them. Have tried to clean with various glass cleaners steel wool, CLR, bicarb /vinegar and even went to the extremes of buffing one to no avail.any ideas????????? -- Edited by johmandkaz o...	johmandkaz	5	1342	11:07 AM Nov 26, 2020 by Greg 1
	Fitting convential fridge to caravan (Preview) We've had significant issues with our 3 way Dometic fridge and are contemplating replacing it with a conventional fridge as we have over 400w of solar and a 200 amp hour lithium battery. I'm interested in what has worked, what hasn't worked in such a replacement. The fridge I'm favouring is a HiSens...	tonyob	28	3734	10:11 AM Nov 26, 2020 by tonyob
	Photos (Preview) Hi can anyone tell me how to post a photo cheers	travelyounger	8	1507	04:53 PM Nov 25, 2020 by Bicyclecamper
	Composting Toilet (Preview) Hi All We are finally gearing up to get going. Its been a long time in the planning. After a few shorter trips we are finding things that we would like to change. One of them being a composting toilet instead of the cassette one we already have. Lack of dump points and odour in hot weather is prompting us to l...	Caravan Happy	16	5043	10:46 PM Nov 24, 2020 by BAZZA44
	Inverter cable (Preview) Had the sparkie put in another power point from the inverter. After approx 1hr running a foxtel box with hardly a load it cuts out with a high battery voltage error showing. Do you think its the cables from the battery to the inverter or the wiring from the inverter to the power point??? Thanks for all and...	Bas + Eve	14	943	02:32 PM Nov 23, 2020 by Whenarewethere
	Isuzu new my21 D MAX lsm dual cab ute (Preview) Hi, I have just taken possession of the currant new d max my 21 ute {LSM}. My enquiry relates to whether to fit any, some or none of the following. No.1 is a Catch Can, No.2 is fit a Primary Filter. and No.3 is fit an extra Oil transmission cooler. I have fitted a Primary Filter & extra Oil transmission...	RAINBIRD ROVERS	4	1847	01:46 PM Nov 22, 2020 by The Travelling Dillberries
	Perth, mobile auto electrician (Preview) Hi there, Been out for the first trip today what a buzz, took some of the family including our 93 year old mum and did a roundabout trip to Pinjarra, Jarrahdale and Byford more of a see what it goes like trip than anything else and it went really well bar a couple of minor things, Was wondering if any one has...	Benny and Jenny	4	1120	01:31 PM Nov 21, 2020 by Benny and Jenny
	Pressure fans to keep dust out (Preview) Planning on out back and top end trips next year .Would appreciate ideas on ways to keep as much dust out as possible.	Hutcho	10	1388	08:25 PM Nov 20, 2020 by Nevd
	weights....??? (Preview) For the time I have been on the forum (12-18months) I have found topics/responses to weights "issues" confusing to say the least. So about 6months ago whilst in Darwin I went to the MVR (similar to RTA etc) and spent about an hour talking one on one to a "scaleee" at the test shed.....and came away even mo...	bilbo	14	1892	11:06 AM Nov 20, 2020 by yobarr
	4wd vs 2wd (Preview) Setting up for mid 2021, van will be 22ft, tow will be Isuzu Dmax. Will be mainly on seal, but also want to explore reasonable gravel/dirt tracks, is going 4wd over the top?	Barks51	21	2349	11:42 PM Nov 19, 2020 by Warren-Pat_01
	BT50 reverse switch (Preview) Hi Guys ,we are having trouble finding the reverse switch on our BT 50 ,does anyone know exactly where it is ? Its a 2012 model we have looked on the gear box there is wires but we are not sure whats what .	marydoll	16	2408	12:22 PM Nov 18, 2020 by marydoll
	Handbrake (Preview) Newbie caravan owner. I've just bought a secondhand Jayco caravan, 14 years old. I got a mechanic to say it was mechanically sound and I was there when he was. He replaced the wheel bearings. He said not to use the handbrake because people forget it's on and wreck the brakes. I asked him how it works...	hufnpuf	28	3881	01:32 PM Nov 17, 2020 by hufnpuf
	Dc2dc (Preview) Can anyone please tell me if I can hook up a 10 a smart charger directly to my house battery's via alligator clips without disconnecting the dc2dc just to Top them up without starting the bus all the time,I only want to do that till i get time to go to Perth to pick up a solar panel Cheerz	Coaster 95	2	699	07:08 PM Nov 15, 2020 by Coaster 95
	rain water catchment (Preview) Hey there, I was wondering if anyone has any good suggestions to catch their rain water? I have a motorhome and would love to top up my tank when it rains and not sure on the first place to start searching? Would love any advice!	Tamsun	16	2026	10:40 PM Nov 14, 2020 by Warren-Pat_01
	Incorrect VIN plate ( 1 2 ) (Preview) We need a bit of advice from the world of caravanners. We have just (on the first day of Melbournes stage three lockdown back in July) bought a new caravan. Having spent the lockdown periods "making it ours" (a few little nice additions and modifications) now its time to prepare for travel. This invol...	Marken	47	2775	11:15 AM Nov 14, 2020 by montie
	Hopkins 20100 Break-away unit (Preview) As my van didn't have a break-away unit fitted (just under the 2000kg GTM requirement), I bought a break_away kit with intentions of installing it "soon". Long story, cut short. Somewhere along the path, I may have connected the battery leads in reverse. It doesn't work. Pin out, brakes are on - good;...	Warren-Pat_01	4	880	05:03 PM Nov 11, 2020 by Warren-Pat_01
	Heating cooling for campervan (Preview) Hi all, I am seeking advice on what other GN use in there vans to keep warm and cool When camping off grid. I am looking at something small and portable not a roof install any ideas or options greatly appreciated regards Russ	RussF	8	1496	11:30 AM Nov 11, 2020 by Aussie1
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