Techies' Corner

Happytravels1 · Happytravels1

Hi all, new to the group however am very grateful for any help and advice. My 4 yo caravan has begun developing what looks like 'rust' to the cladding and appears as sporadic bubbling along the area joining the cladding to checker plate. Has only just started. The condition of my van is very good and th...

Dougwe · Dougwe

I have a 1998 Toyota Prado auto gas/petrol V6 with a 12 month old Century 4x4 battery fitted (not duel system). I thought I had faulty battery as when in Tassie two weeks ago I had a flat battery 3 days in a row. It was ok all day after starting with a jumpstarter so I took to auto elec in Devonport. He tested it...

cobberdog · cobberdog

We pick up our new Y62 patrol (2024)in a few days time and not sure if i should swap out the rear springs for the heavy duty standard height coil springs. We only have a small Jayco Outback (13.2 feet ),Two of us ,60 ltr fridge and not much else in the Patrol. Anyone have any suggestions.

Steadyfromoz · Steadyfromoz

Changed complete car camera system now caravan camera doesnt work???? Caravan camera is a Safety Dave cam that came with the caravan that was bought new in 2021. Recently I changed my car camera system (4k 1080P cams) and now my caravan camera doesnt work or perhaps not compatible. Im not sure what typ...

Justalad · Justalad

Hi Travellers Has any one had experience in changing a rear diff pinion seal on an Iveco, the quote from Iveco, was to say the very less " A faction Under the Bloody Nation Debt" . I have managed to procure a seal, Genuine Part Any Advice would be greatly appreciated, Safe travels

Elsewhere · Elsewhere

Hi, I have a Dometic Saneo toilet that decides to flush when showering (combined toilet/shower ensuite) It usually starts after about a minute or two of the shower running. It even started once between showers, Has anyone seen this issue, or have any ideas as to the cause? Thank you Greg

PeterInSa · PeterInSa

One of the rear wheels on daughters tandem van was warmer than the others so decided to adjust the brake. With the side off the ground the front wheel turns more easily than the rear. With the wheel removed. I cannot see a rubber grommet that can be rermoved to make adjustment, only a hole that to me is not...

bazzaswife · bazzaswife

We have a power star solar system working lights on our van that has suddenly started to turn off. This also turns off the fridge which is in AC power. Any ideas why this would be happening? Camping at the beach and hoping to find an electrician soon. Thanks.

67HR · 67HR

Hi, just wondering what caused the old anderson positive connector to corrode. It's connected to the AGM in the van so is live. As it was crimped on I was able to manipulate the connector and get the wire out. There was no sign of gunge on the wire so I tidied it up, tinned it and soldered a new lug on.

jegog · jegog

This is a Mitsubishi Sport, it is fitted with an after market tow bar which looks to be sitting proud of the rear bumper bar. This I believe would render the bumper bar crumple zone useless and compromise safety. The spare tyre is stored behind the tongue and this limits the length of the tongue. /Use...

Mrs Ford Ranger · Mrs Ford Ranger

Rv brand wifi. Can anyone give me an idea of whether there worth buying

Bukhouse · Bukhouse

Can anyone tell me where these 12v wires go ?? I want to wire in Anderson plug from tow vehicle -- Edited by Bukhouse on Friday 20th of December 2024 03:22:33 PM -- Edited by Bukhouse on Friday 20th of December 2024 03:26:07 PM

wootts · wootts

Looking for feed back on either BCF xtm or TC Boxes tilt fridge slide. If you have one for or against would be helpful. Price wise they are similar. Cheers Wootts

ChrisPie · ChrisPie

Hi all, I've had a few vans but recently splashed out on a brand new one, a 17'4" single axle. It's great, but ... we didn't get to use it for a couple of months due to work commitments, and when we did was when I started to notice that even on level ground, the offside side of the van sits some 25-30mm lower th...

jegog · jegog

The car park at the Luton airport had a Land Rover catch fire which subsequently destroyed the car park and a lot of vehicles parked inside. See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zk0MWDsueMY for John Cadagon's commentary on it. At the end he gives advice on what to do if you are inside a carpark whi...

cobberdog · cobberdog

Just a shout out to people that know of any problems with the 2024 EVEREST SPORT 3ltr v6 engine or transmission. THANKS IN ADVANCE. Peter

Jason F · Jason F

I need to buy an A/C for my new pop top slide on. There are three main products I see here in Australia:Truma SaphirHaughton Belaire HB9000, andDenso UB1. All are 'do-it-yourself' plug and play simple boxes and all similar size, capacity, rating etc. The obvious differences are hose outlets option...

Warren-Pat_01 · Warren-Pat_01

Hello everyone, I have found quite a lot of information in this forum on converting from AGM to Lithium batteries - & still a lot to get through. Thanks to all contributors for your inputs. I have a question - hopefully it will be simple. Recently via this forum, I bought one of Woolworths' VOLTEX Li...

Agent86 · Agent86

Hi, I have a 2011 Mazda BT 50 3.0L 4x4 for towing an 18.6 ft van (2650 Kg max). Looking at a clutch replacement and am seeking any advise from someone who has had it done with this model. Not sure whether to go on Dual or single mass. Thanks in anticipation of some feedback.

FootlooseFizzers · FootlooseFizzers

Hi All, Im doubting the science!! I have calculated the supposed correct tyre pressure for my 21' twin axle van and it comes out at 36PSI. Then Isee one caravan sales mob say things like if y our trvelling at approx 100 kph on avarage then your pressure should be 50 psi (or half of whatever speed you...

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	Aluminium cladding on RV paint bubbling (Preview) Hi all, new to the group however am very grateful for any help and advice. My 4 yo caravan has begun developing what looks like 'rust' to the cladding and appears as sporadic bubbling along the area joining the cladding to checker plate. Has only just started. The condition of my van is very good and th...	Happytravels1	9	1530	02:59 PM Jan 13, 2025 by Happytravels1
	Prado start problem (Preview) I have a 1998 Toyota Prado auto gas/petrol V6 with a 12 month old Century 4x4 battery fitted (not duel system). I thought I had faulty battery as when in Tassie two weeks ago I had a flat battery 3 days in a row. It was ok all day after starting with a jumpstarter so I took to auto elec in Devonport. He tested it...	Dougwe	25	8818	03:44 PM Jan 12, 2025 by Possum3
	Y62 PATROL (Preview) We pick up our new Y62 patrol (2024)in a few days time and not sure if i should swap out the rear springs for the heavy duty standard height coil springs. We only have a small Jayco Outback (13.2 feet ),Two of us ,60 ltr fridge and not much else in the Patrol. Anyone have any suggestions.	cobberdog	8	1643	09:37 AM Jan 12, 2025 by cobberdog
	Changed complete car camera system now caravan camera doesn’t work???? (Preview) Changed complete car camera system now caravan camera doesnt work???? Caravan camera is a Safety Dave cam that came with the caravan that was bought new in 2021. Recently I changed my car camera system (4k 1080P cams) and now my caravan camera doesnt work or perhaps not compatible. Im not sure what typ...	Steadyfromoz	2	948	03:21 PM Jan 9, 2025 by 67HR
	Iveco 50C18 Daily Diff Pinion Seal (Preview) Hi Travellers Has any one had experience in changing a rear diff pinion seal on an Iveco, the quote from Iveco, was to say the very less " A faction Under the Bloody Nation Debt" . I have managed to procure a seal, Genuine Part Any Advice would be greatly appreciated, Safe travels	Justalad	6	1352	09:57 AM Jan 7, 2025 by Justalad
	Dometic Saneo toilet flushing by itself Dometic Saneo (Preview) Hi, I have a Dometic Saneo toilet that decides to flush when showering (combined toilet/shower ensuite) It usually starts after about a minute or two of the shower running. It even started once between showers, Has anyone seen this issue, or have any ideas as to the cause? Thank you Greg	Elsewhere	1	903	02:44 PM Jan 3, 2025 by Elsewhere
	Adjust Van Brakes (Preview) One of the rear wheels on daughters tandem van was warmer than the others so decided to adjust the brake. With the side off the ground the front wheel turns more easily than the rear. With the wheel removed. I cannot see a rubber grommet that can be rermoved to make adjustment, only a hole that to me is not...	PeterInSa	15	2235	06:33 PM Dec 31, 2024 by Triggy
	Solar system issues (Preview) We have a power star solar system working lights on our van that has suddenly started to turn off. This also turns off the fridge which is in AC power. Any ideas why this would be happening? Camping at the beach and hoping to find an electrician soon. Thanks.	bazzaswife	1	961	01:27 PM Dec 27, 2024 by TimTim
	Anderson connector corrosion (Preview) Hi, just wondering what caused the old anderson positive connector to corrode. It's connected to the AGM in the van so is live. As it was crimped on I was able to manipulate the connector and get the wire out. There was no sign of gunge on the wire so I tidied it up, tinned it and soldered a new lug on.	67HR	6	1052	12:44 AM Dec 27, 2024 by 67HR
	Towbar location (Preview) This is a Mitsubishi Sport, it is fitted with an after market tow bar which looks to be sitting proud of the rear bumper bar. This I believe would render the bumper bar crumple zone useless and compromise safety. The spare tyre is stored behind the tongue and this limits the length of the tongue. /Use...	jegog	3	1049	09:15 PM Dec 26, 2024 by TimTim
	Wifi (Preview) Rv brand wifi. Can anyone give me an idea of whether there worth buying	Mrs Ford Ranger	7	1490	08:46 AM Dec 25, 2024 by Gundog
	Three way fridge 12v wiring (Preview) Can anyone tell me where these 12v wires go ?? I want to wire in Anderson plug from tow vehicle -- Edited by Bukhouse on Friday 20th of December 2024 03:22:33 PM -- Edited by Bukhouse on Friday 20th of December 2024 03:26:07 PM	Bukhouse	7	1170	12:04 PM Dec 21, 2024 by 67HR
	Fridge slide (Preview) Looking for feed back on either BCF xtm or TC Boxes tilt fridge slide. If you have one for or against would be helpful. Price wise they are similar. Cheers Wootts	wootts	0	912	11:34 PM Dec 18, 2024 by wootts
	New Van Leans to the Right Lean Suspension Weight (Preview) Hi all, I've had a few vans but recently splashed out on a brand new one, a 17'4" single axle. It's great, but ... we didn't get to use it for a couple of months due to work commitments, and when we did was when I started to notice that even on level ground, the offside side of the van sits some 25-30mm lower th...	ChrisPie	2	1042	10:05 PM Dec 5, 2024 by ChrisPie
	Luton car park fire (Preview) The car park at the Luton airport had a Land Rover catch fire which subsequently destroyed the car park and a lot of vehicles parked inside. See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zk0MWDsueMY for John Cadagon's commentary on it. At the end he gives advice on what to do if you are inside a carpark whi...	jegog	7	1791	02:04 PM Dec 4, 2024 by dorian
	FORD EVEREST SPORT 3ltrv6 2024 reliable? (Preview) Just a shout out to people that know of any problems with the 2024 EVEREST SPORT 3ltr v6 engine or transmission. THANKS IN ADVANCE. Peter	cobberdog	1	1621	10:33 AM Nov 25, 2024 by peter67
	Under bed Air conditioners - reviews sought (Preview) I need to buy an A/C for my new pop top slide on. There are three main products I see here in Australia:Truma SaphirHaughton Belaire HB9000, andDenso UB1. All are 'do-it-yourself' plug and play simple boxes and all similar size, capacity, rating etc. The obvious differences are hose outlets option...	Jason F	9	4644	04:15 PM Nov 21, 2024 by Whenarewethere
	Changing to Lithium - Jayco caravan (Preview) Hello everyone, I have found quite a lot of information in this forum on converting from AGM to Lithium batteries - & still a lot to get through. Thanks to all contributors for your inputs. I have a question - hopefully it will be simple. Recently via this forum, I bought one of Woolworths' VOLTEX Li...	Warren-Pat_01	7	1783	05:11 PM Nov 17, 2024 by TimTim
	Mazda BT 50 UN 2011 - Clutch replacement (Preview) Hi, I have a 2011 Mazda BT 50 3.0L 4x4 for towing an 18.6 ft van (2650 Kg max). Looking at a clutch replacement and am seeking any advise from someone who has had it done with this model. Not sure whether to go on Dual or single mass. Thanks in anticipation of some feedback.	Agent86	5	1331	12:55 PM Nov 17, 2024 by Agent86
	Tyre Pressure to low (Preview) Hi All, Im doubting the science!! I have calculated the supposed correct tyre pressure for my 21' twin axle van and it comes out at 36PSI. Then Isee one caravan sales mob say things like if y our trvelling at approx 100 kph on avarage then your pressure should be 50 psi (or half of whatever speed you...	FootlooseFizzers	25	2235	12:57 AM Nov 16, 2024 by jegog
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