Techies' Corner

Hutcho · Hutcho

We have purchased a new larger van and thinking about fitting king coil springs to our 2013 Pajero . Once fitted concerned the ride will be to stiff and uncomfortable when not towing . Appreciate comments from Pajero owners

iana · iana

I have a ute with a GCM of 6000kg, and need more. The 70 series Land Cruiser ute could fit the bill. Maybe getting a cab chassis at the auctions, has anyone any experience with these. I heard on the grape vine that Toyota are to stop making them, as they can't meet the new crash impact regulations, is that t...

revemike · revemike

2016 was bad year for caravan rollovers. While not all of these accidents were caused by overweight caravans it is good bet that this may well have contributed to many of them in some way. Police in Victoria and other States are currently stopping many vans and weighing them. The purpose of this, at thi...

goldcoaster · goldcoaster

My Ducted Roof Top Dometic Air Cond. trips circuit breaker in my Motorhome when it rains . I have taken it to Dometic and they told me they found a leaking condenser which they replaced but couldn't get it to trip . So they had it all day and 30 mins before closing they ring me and say its ready. I'm in the off...

Derek Barnes · Derek Barnes

In my caravan I have a 2000W pure sinewave inverter, 2 x 100Ah sealed lead acid batteries, 2 x 120W solar panels, an ePRO plus high precision battery monitor, an 800W microwave oven, and 2 x portable induction cooktops. We love using the induction cooktops at caravan parks as they are quicker and more p...

erad · erad

My wife has not long ago had a pacemaker implanted. What a difference that makes! I am concerned though about EMF interference from devices such as Induction Cooktops or Microwaves. I phoned the Cardiac specialist and they referred me to the pacemaker supplier. I phoned them and the guy said not to go...

Grams · Grams

Hi, We are long time members, but we have been MIA for a long time. But my husband and I are back and we have another van its a Jayco Starcraft 1999 pop top. We bought it about 6 months ago, and it was very neglected So we have been slowly going through it, and sorting out what what it needs. It is looking great n...

snap1946 · snap1946

hi all does any one know how how many drops a minute do i use for morey's upper cylinder lubricant when running on lpg cheers snap

Mobi Condo · Mobi Condo

We do miss the very good auxiliary power set up we had in the 80 series Land Cruiser. Of course they were / are built like tanks in that aspect. The "new" tug has far more sensitive and closely engineered systems and we are looking at a set up for it. Hs any body ever set one up or had one done for them and if so wh...

2trout · 2trout

Mick, an electrician mate of mine, who owns a Silverline, told me today that we should do the following if our van is stored for any length of time due to the virus:- 1. Every few months turn off the power to the van 2. Turn all the lights on for a few hours and then 3. Turn the power back on and the lights off. Mi...

dazz49 · dazz49

Good afternoon to all My Projecta 25 amp Charger has quit , so my 12 volt shop recommended a Victron IP 67 25 amp charger. It looks a very solid unit with a 5 year guarantee and is better value money wise. These are controlled by blue tooth. I have two 105 amp AGM batteries connected parallel.. Should I se...

jeepnudger · jeepnudger

We have A Starcraft Jayco Van 2016 model. There is a panel in van where you switch battery power on, turn water pump on , shows water levels in tanks and has digital % read out of battery. What I am not sure is this read out coming from across batteries ( i have dual batteries ) and would you say it is accura...

tuggersbmx · tuggersbmx

Hi everyone. I've looked around a fair bit to try find a cross reference part number for some Nissan FD33T injector nizzles (tips). I can find the oem part number which is 16620-T9300. Surely there's an aftermarket parts number or someone makes a nozzle other than oem from China which would take mo...

Phillipn · Phillipn

Has any one had their phone drop out of bluetooth? My phone was connected to Bluetooth and was working fine. Then I kept getting an error message saying that their was an error with the audio. The phone works fine on Bluetooth in other vechiles, so it is not a fault with the phone. Does any one know how to co...

beaul · beaul

what is the best value for a wifi extender, i use it a lot

Cowboy7307 · Cowboy7307

We have just found out our cook top has no safety shut off on it, found out the other day when Les closed lid with out turning gas off Just been on to manufacturer and they told me its older than Adam ,and it did not get fitted with one and cant be fitted with one, i was told any cook top before 2011 did not need s...

Daryl620 · Daryl620

Has anybody seen for sale: water fillable soft plastic tubes (6cm dia. x 100cm approx) for the purpose of holding down for draught flaps and bottom annex flaps, when pegs can't be used, eg. Sites with double slabs.... I know a few bricks or logs would suffice, but who want's to carry them.

travelyounger · travelyounger

Hi all I just fitted a 20 inch LED light bar spreader to my dmax and soon realized how dull the original driving lights and high beam are , although I don't drive much at night I want some more distance and a brighter light for night driving when I do. I don't have any room on my bullbar for spotlights and was...

Gumpo · Gumpo

Hello have a 2006 100 series landcruiser turbo diesel 5 speed auto with 265k under her belt . Just setting up to do the wondering aimlessly thing . Havent purchased the rear view home yet but planning on a perhaps Lotus trooper or similar. My son in-law recommends doing some power performance modifica...

KenG · KenG

Hi all I have an ATech Thermo 800 digital thermometer that needs a reset or user manual to help me check its settings Does anyone know how to change the settings on this? Thanks Ken

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	King coil springs (Preview) We have purchased a new larger van and thinking about fitting king coil springs to our 2013 Pajero . Once fitted concerned the ride will be to stiff and uncomfortable when not towing . Appreciate comments from Pajero owners	Hutcho	13	3207	06:41 AM Sep 29, 2020 by Hutcho
	Looking for a tug with a higher GCM, i.e. 70 series land Cruiser. (Preview) I have a ute with a GCM of 6000kg, and need more. The 70 series Land Cruiser ute could fit the bill. Maybe getting a cab chassis at the auctions, has anyone any experience with these. I heard on the grape vine that Toyota are to stop making them, as they can't meet the new crash impact regulations, is that t...	iana	22	2735	10:15 PM Sep 28, 2020 by landy
	Caravan and Tow Vehicle Weights Caclulator (Preview) 2016 was bad year for caravan rollovers. While not all of these accidents were caused by overweight caravans it is good bet that this may well have contributed to many of them in some way. Police in Victoria and other States are currently stopping many vans and weighing them. The purpose of this, at thi...	revemike	17	10810	07:10 PM Sep 28, 2020 by RDWRER
	Dometic Air cond. Trips breaker when it Rains (Preview) My Ducted Roof Top Dometic Air Cond. trips circuit breaker in my Motorhome when it rains . I have taken it to Dometic and they told me they found a leaking condenser which they replaced but couldn't get it to trip . So they had it all day and 30 mins before closing they ring me and say its ready. I'm in the off...	goldcoaster	5	2134	04:45 PM Sep 27, 2020 by Gravy73
	Strange Inverter Problem sinewave inverter ePRO induction microwave (Preview) In my caravan I have a 2000W pure sinewave inverter, 2 x 100Ah sealed lead acid batteries, 2 x 120W solar panels, an ePRO plus high precision battery monitor, an 800W microwave oven, and 2 x portable induction cooktops. We love using the induction cooktops at caravan parks as they are quicker and more p...	Derek Barnes	16	3502	01:10 PM Sep 25, 2020 by Whenarewethere
	Induction Cooktops and Pacemakers (Preview) My wife has not long ago had a pacemaker implanted. What a difference that makes! I am concerned though about EMF interference from devices such as Induction Cooktops or Microwaves. I phoned the Cardiac specialist and they referred me to the pacemaker supplier. I phoned them and the guy said not to go...	erad	17	2372	09:30 PM Sep 24, 2020 by Gaylehere
	Need help with a 3000 Centurion Power Converter (Preview) Hi, We are long time members, but we have been MIA for a long time. But my husband and I are back and we have another van its a Jayco Starcraft 1999 pop top. We bought it about 6 months ago, and it was very neglected So we have been slowly going through it, and sorting out what what it needs. It is looking great n...	Grams	14	4671	08:02 AM Sep 24, 2020 by RK
	lpg (Preview) hi all does any one know how how many drops a minute do i use for morey's upper cylinder lubricant when running on lpg cheers snap	snap1946	6	2175	10:46 PM Sep 23, 2020 by lkgr
	Auxiliary Battery set up ideas for Disco 4 MY11 (Preview) We do miss the very good auxiliary power set up we had in the 80 series Land Cruiser. Of course they were / are built like tanks in that aspect. The "new" tug has far more sensitive and closely engineered systems and we are looking at a set up for it. Hs any body ever set one up or had one done for them and if so wh...	Mobi Condo	18	2325	06:39 PM Sep 23, 2020 by Mobi Condo
	Batteries (Preview) Mick, an electrician mate of mine, who owns a Silverline, told me today that we should do the following if our van is stored for any length of time due to the virus:- 1. Every few months turn off the power to the van 2. Turn all the lights on for a few hours and then 3. Turn the power back on and the lights off. Mi...	2trout	20	1647	10:25 PM Sep 22, 2020 by oldtrack123
	Victron IP67 240 Volt 25 amp battery Charger (Preview) Good afternoon to all My Projecta 25 amp Charger has quit , so my 12 volt shop recommended a Victron IP 67 25 amp charger. It looks a very solid unit with a 5 year guarantee and is better value money wise. These are controlled by blue tooth. I have two 105 amp AGM batteries connected parallel.. Should I se...	dazz49	3	659	10:21 PM Sep 22, 2020 by oldtrack123
	What is best way to monitor your batteries in van (Preview) We have A Starcraft Jayco Van 2016 model. There is a panel in van where you switch battery power on, turn water pump on , shows water levels in tanks and has digital % read out of battery. What I am not sure is this read out coming from across batteries ( i have dual batteries ) and would you say it is accura...	jeepnudger	12	1586	10:14 PM Sep 22, 2020 by Farmhat
	FD33T injector nozzles (Preview) Hi everyone. I've looked around a fair bit to try find a cross reference part number for some Nissan FD33T injector nizzles (tips). I can find the oem part number which is 16620-T9300. Surely there's an aftermarket parts number or someone makes a nozzle other than oem from China which would take mo...	tuggersbmx	6	1421	10:07 AM Sep 20, 2020 by tuggersbmx
	Phone to Bluetooth dropping out (Preview) Has any one had their phone drop out of bluetooth? My phone was connected to Bluetooth and was working fine. Then I kept getting an error message saying that their was an error with the audio. The phone works fine on Bluetooth in other vechiles, so it is not a fault with the phone. Does any one know how to co...	Phillipn	13	1150	08:08 PM Sep 17, 2020 by Phillipn
	free camp internet wifi (Preview) what is the best value for a wifi extender, i use it a lot	beaul	8	2289	04:13 PM Sep 17, 2020 by Gonwanda
	new cooktop and grill (Preview) We have just found out our cook top has no safety shut off on it, found out the other day when Les closed lid with out turning gas off Just been on to manufacturer and they told me its older than Adam ,and it did not get fitted with one and cant be fitted with one, i was told any cook top before 2011 did not need s...	Cowboy7307	3	1754	11:47 AM Sep 17, 2020 by Ozlad
	Hold downs for draught flaps (Preview) Has anybody seen for sale: water fillable soft plastic tubes (6cm dia. x 100cm approx) for the purpose of holding down for draught flaps and bottom annex flaps, when pegs can't be used, eg. Sites with double slabs.... I know a few bricks or logs would suffice, but who want's to carry them.	Daryl620	4	1699	09:02 PM Sep 15, 2020 by Greg 1
	LED car lights (Preview) Hi all I just fitted a 20 inch LED light bar spreader to my dmax and soon realized how dull the original driving lights and high beam are , although I don't drive much at night I want some more distance and a brighter light for night driving when I do. I don't have any room on my bullbar for spotlights and was...	travelyounger	17	2406	08:39 PM Sep 15, 2020 by travelyounger
	Engine modifications landcruier ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hello have a 2006 100 series landcruiser turbo diesel 5 speed auto with 265k under her belt . Just setting up to do the wondering aimlessly thing . Havent purchased the rear view home yet but planning on a perhaps Lotus trooper or similar. My son in-law recommends doing some power performance modifica...	Gumpo	30	3119	08:25 AM Sep 14, 2020 by BAZZA44
	ATech Thermo 800 use or settings (Preview) Hi all I have an ATech Thermo 800 digital thermometer that needs a reset or user manual to help me check its settings Does anyone know how to change the settings on this? Thanks Ken	KenG	1	1817	06:58 PM Sep 10, 2020 by patrol03
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