Techies' Corner

leanne irvine · leanne irvine

can anyone give advice on the most efficient mobile Wi-fi service please? i am considering investing in one for my van

Radar · Radar

We have enjoyed 4 years of trouble free off grid caravaning with our secondhand 2012 model caravan. I suspect one of the 2 batteries is not performing as well as the other and we are possibly going to replace both at a cost of somewhere between $800 & $900. There is blue and a black brand choices, bot...

Mobi Condo · Mobi Condo

Howdy all, our delightful E2400 unit seems to have an electronic failure. Gas, Exhaust/Inlet piping all OK and clear of spider webs etc, main fuse in line with power supply cable is OK, and Oh Yes the outside cap is off, no problems with just recycling air, but as soon as the dial is rotated to any of the he...

Jason F · Jason F

Just managed to get the pop top up (with a strong mans help) and found that the mattress has to be folded over (has a fold point for this purpose), so that the bed can be lifted up to get access to the storage space (100mm deep but better than nothing) below. Innovative perhaps, but certainly not user frien...

Timaustralis · Timaustralis

I am looking to have fitted to my van a " Safety Dave Camera connected to a Safety Dave Mirror in my tow vehicle. Has anyone had experience with this brand and if so can you recommend the brand? Also of other nomads have had good experience with other aftermarket brands can you please let me know

hako · hako

We've just bought another van and the person selling it mentioned they had electrical problems which caused the house battery to cook. An autoelec subsequently installed a smart charger, low voltage cutout device, new battery and the other device in the picture. I have removed the cable from the "...

yobarr · yobarr

Recently I read a post by,I think,Jonathan (Whenarewethere) where a Birko Food and Drink heater was listed as using little energy, and was recommended.Because this man seems to talk a lot of sense,I did a bit of research,and eventually ordered one. Maaate! What an amazing bit of gear,low price,low...

travelyounger · travelyounger

I have to admit I have been very ignorant of my service book after being blasted by my local mechanic over not reading and taking your own responsibility for servicing. I have owned my vehicle for over 3 years with 110000 km now and have the engine oil and filter done every 10000 km even though the service...

Ram Man · Ram Man

Hi GreyNomaders, Just wondering how many of you might carry a Sat Phone for the Just in Case (In Case) situation. I have a PEB with GPS but that's more for the Adventure Riding aka (Big Trail Bike), I'd appreciate any thoughts are they worth it?

Jason F · Jason F

My van has the wiring for all 4 jacks joined together somewhere in the walls (lovely !). This means that they all work together or not. This is insane thinking. Its very unlikely that any camping location its going to have a perfectly even surface. Once off the vehicle tray, one needs to adjust each leg...

The Belmont Bear · The Belmont Bear

Guys looking for some advice on whether a set of handheld UHF radios would be sufficient to communicate with truckies that are approaching from behind as well as using them to communicate with each other when positioning the van. I am not keen to add any external aerials as I don't have a bull bar and I wo...

iana · iana

An article written in the Grey Nomads web page suggested that solar panel mounts should not be just glued to the vehicle roof, but should be glued and screwed. As far as I am concerned, this advice is incorrect, and that a properly glued joint is better than a screwed and perhaps poorly glued joint. I mig...

dickyknee · dickyknee

I have isuzu DMax 2013 model Auto and want to remove the console for cleaning purposes and install wire to rear of vehicle cabin. I have searched everywhere for advice but no luck so far. -- Edited by dickyknee on Tuesday 3rd of November 2020 06:13:06 AM

stock61 · stock61

hi have a dometic 3 way fridge work 240 ,gas but not on 12v when i connect it to car battery switch fridge to aes still no power, i have power to fridge on the house battery light comes on in the fridge but won't switch to 12 volt to make it cold. i have power to the fridge at the back of from the car battery but all...

iana · iana

Vehicle is due for an oil change, I have 6lt of Castrol Magnatec 5W-30 A5 Full synthetic oil, and also 3 ltrs of Valvoline 5w-30 FE power full synthetic oil, is it OK to mix these, i probably need 7 liters for the Mazda BT50

DeBe · DeBe

This is a post on the A series Engel fridge with the STR5412S oscillator with circuit & in formation that's not available on the internet that I know of. For the more adventurous that may want to repair there older Engel.

Uwiki · Uwiki

Leaks water Air conditioner

hufnpuf · hufnpuf

Hi, I'm new to the site and to caravaning/towing. I've just bought a secondhand caravan. It measures 3.6mx2.16m, so it's quite small as far as caravans go. I've done a lot of reading online, including how to reverse and tow it and I'm going on a towing course as well. So far I've managed to reverse in...

adreamer · adreamer

I have a VW T5 pop top and need an Antenna to be fitted. Can I get a clamp to fit somewhere or does it need to be on a pole. Also I need the antenna and when having a look on internet I got confused with all the different kinds and prices. I only mainly do free camping so needs to be suitable for that! Thanks Helen...

Golf43 · Golf43

On the workings of a compressor fridge is a plastic reservoir located on top of the compressor which catches the condensation. How necessary is this plastic reservoir or can I extend the pipe to the outside?

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	rv wifi (Preview) can anyone give advice on the most efficient mobile Wi-fi service please? i am considering investing in one for my van	leanne irvine	18	2564	05:14 AM Nov 7, 2020 by PeterX
	Caravan house batteries ( 1 2 ) (Preview) We have enjoyed 4 years of trouble free off grid caravaning with our secondhand 2012 model caravan. I suspect one of the 2 batteries is not performing as well as the other and we are possibly going to replace both at a cost of somewhere between $800 & $900. There is blue and a black brand choices, bot...	Radar	43	3640	09:13 PM Nov 6, 2020 by Radar
	Truma E2400 electrical Fault question (Preview) Howdy all, our delightful E2400 unit seems to have an electronic failure. Gas, Exhaust/Inlet piping all OK and clear of spider webs etc, main fuse in line with power supply cable is OK, and Oh Yes the outside cap is off, no problems with just recycling air, but as soon as the dial is rotated to any of the he...	Mobi Condo	11	2218	09:23 AM Nov 6, 2020 by DMaxer
	Slide on camper bed arrangement - odd to say the least (Preview) Just managed to get the pop top up (with a strong mans help) and found that the mattress has to be folded over (has a fold point for this purpose), so that the bed can be lifted up to get access to the storage space (100mm deep but better than nothing) below. Innovative perhaps, but certainly not user frien...	Jason F	6	971	07:02 AM Nov 6, 2020 by Radar
	Reversing Cameras (Preview) I am looking to have fitted to my van a " Safety Dave Camera connected to a Safety Dave Mirror in my tow vehicle. Has anyone had experience with this brand and if so can you recommend the brand? Also of other nomads have had good experience with other aftermarket brands can you please let me know	Timaustralis	4	959	07:02 PM Nov 5, 2020 by orid
	Identification please. (Preview) We've just bought another van and the person selling it mentioned they had electrical problems which caused the house battery to cook. An autoelec subsequently installed a smart charger, low voltage cutout device, new battery and the other device in the picture. I have removed the cable from the "...	hako	18	1787	12:06 PM Nov 5, 2020 by Warren-Pat_01
	Birko Food and Drink... (Preview) Recently I read a post by,I think,Jonathan (Whenarewethere) where a Birko Food and Drink heater was listed as using little energy, and was recommended.Because this man seems to talk a lot of sense,I did a bit of research,and eventually ordered one. Maaate! What an amazing bit of gear,low price,low...	yobarr	10	2485	10:03 AM Nov 5, 2020 by yobarr
	Izuzu 20 000 km oil change (Preview) I have to admit I have been very ignorant of my service book after being blasted by my local mechanic over not reading and taking your own responsibility for servicing. I have owned my vehicle for over 3 years with 110000 km now and have the engine oil and filter done every 10000 km even though the service...	travelyounger	15	4216	10:49 PM Nov 4, 2020 by Tony LEE
	Satellite Phones (Preview) Hi GreyNomaders, Just wondering how many of you might carry a Sat Phone for the Just in Case (In Case) situation. I have a PEB with GPS but that's more for the Adventure Riding aka (Big Trail Bike), I'd appreciate any thoughts are they worth it?	Ram Man	8	1530	09:14 AM Nov 4, 2020 by Ram Man
	Slide on Jacks operation (Preview) My van has the wiring for all 4 jacks joined together somewhere in the walls (lovely !). This means that they all work together or not. This is insane thinking. Its very unlikely that any camping location its going to have a perfectly even surface. Once off the vehicle tray, one needs to adjust each leg...	Jason F	9	1096	07:38 AM Nov 4, 2020 by Jason F
	Hand Held Radios (Preview) Guys looking for some advice on whether a set of handheld UHF radios would be sufficient to communicate with truckies that are approaching from behind as well as using them to communicate with each other when positioning the van. I am not keen to add any external aerials as I don't have a bull bar and I wo...	The Belmont Bear	15	2641	01:02 AM Nov 4, 2020 by Hiddleston
	Attaching Solar Panel mounts to the vehicle roof. (Preview) An article written in the Grey Nomads web page suggested that solar panel mounts should not be just glued to the vehicle roof, but should be glued and screwed. As far as I am concerned, this advice is incorrect, and that a properly glued joint is better than a screwed and perhaps poorly glued joint. I mig...	iana	26	4281	08:43 PM Nov 3, 2020 by mischief
	Isuzu DMax 2013 - remove centre console Isuzu DMax centre console (Preview) I have isuzu DMax 2013 model Auto and want to remove the console for cleaning purposes and install wire to rear of vehicle cabin. I have searched everywhere for advice but no luck so far. -- Edited by dickyknee on Tuesday 3rd of November 2020 06:13:06 AM	dickyknee	9	2998	12:25 PM Nov 3, 2020 by Whenarewethere
	fridge (Preview) hi have a dometic 3 way fridge work 240 ,gas but not on 12v when i connect it to car battery switch fridge to aes still no power, i have power to fridge on the house battery light comes on in the fridge but won't switch to 12 volt to make it cold. i have power to the fridge at the back of from the car battery but all...	stock61	7	1792	11:32 AM Nov 3, 2020 by JeffRae
	Oil, an opinion required. (Preview) Vehicle is due for an oil change, I have 6lt of Castrol Magnatec 5W-30 A5 Full synthetic oil, and also 3 ltrs of Valvoline 5w-30 FE power full synthetic oil, is it OK to mix these, i probably need 7 liters for the Mazda BT50	iana	16	4912	08:41 AM Nov 3, 2020 by Gundog
	MRFT540A ENGEL A series (Preview) This is a post on the A series Engel fridge with the STR5412S oscillator with circuit & in formation that's not available on the internet that I know of. For the more adventurous that may want to repair there older Engel.	DeBe	12	5669	01:14 PM Nov 2, 2020 by dorian
	Air conditioning leaks water silverline (Preview) Leaks water Air conditioner	Uwiki	3	851	11:05 AM Nov 1, 2020 by outlaw40
	Newbie - How best to park caravan (Preview) Hi, I'm new to the site and to caravaning/towing. I've just bought a secondhand caravan. It measures 3.6mx2.16m, so it's quite small as far as caravans go. I've done a lot of reading online, including how to reverse and tow it and I'm going on a towing course as well. So far I've managed to reverse in...	hufnpuf	19	3014	08:02 PM Oct 31, 2020 by hufnpuf
	Antenna (Preview) I have a VW T5 pop top and need an Antenna to be fitted. Can I get a clamp to fit somewhere or does it need to be on a pole. Also I need the antenna and when having a look on internet I got confused with all the different kinds and prices. I only mainly do free camping so needs to be suitable for that! Thanks Helen...	adreamer	17	2177	01:42 PM Oct 30, 2020 by Whenarewethere
	Caravan Compressor Fridge (Preview) On the workings of a compressor fridge is a plastic reservoir located on top of the compressor which catches the condensation. How necessary is this plastic reservoir or can I extend the pipe to the outside?	Golf43	3	1229	10:39 PM Oct 29, 2020 by Aus-Kiwi
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