Techies' Corner

Cowboy7307 · Cowboy7307

Needing to replace the plastic canvas on our awning, its starting to rip along the top where connects to the caravan, have asked a couple of out fits, and i get told its cheaper to replace canvas and roller as one unit, is this correct ? . and if not, how easy is it to replace myself , and where to buy seeing t...

DMaxer · DMaxer

As you will no doubt recall in the last thrilling episode regarding my hot water system that would not work on electricity only gas, I contacted the manufacturers and was informed that I should turn it off and then back on after fifteen minutes and if that did not work it would need a new thermostat/elem...

DMaxer · DMaxer

I am in the process of giving the van a good clean out and have an issue with those hideous black plastic window openers you have to slide before you wind out the window. Past experience has taught me that if you put any pressure on the little b*ggers, they just snap off at the base leaving the turning part i...

Jaahn · Jaahn

Hi How an emerging country has provided infrastructure in one city for electric taxis. The future ? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6Vp0IrkU54 Jaahn

iana · iana

We are now at a place that only has bore water, water is very restricted. We have our own onboard supply. At the moment we are bucketing the bore water to avoid mixing. Has anyone added provision to split their water system so the hot, through the water heater and drinking water is good water, supplied by...

Ger08 · Ger08

I currently have two x 100amp batteries with room for another. It will be tight squeeze, so I was wondering if the extra battery should be of the same size and rating or if I can mix and match so to speak.

iana · iana

I have the Red-Arc tow pro installed. I have never been really happy with the braking ability of the van when severe braking is required. It operates OK when normal gentle braking is used, but feel the tow vehicle is doing more than its fair share otherwise. I am operating in the automatic mode, and yes t...

Eaglemax · Eaglemax

Not talking for car batteries. Briefly- my first van build was- 11ft, 120W solar, 100A AGM, load- CPAP (no humidifier), 18 litre Waeco fridge, TV 5 hours/night as main draw. Had lots of trouble with battery going near flat (as low as 11.2V). Second and current van. 300W solar, 130A AGM, load the same...

ConsumerMan · ConsumerMan

Hi, looking for ideas to fix please. My shower tray fills quickly, bubbles and takes about 10 minutes to drain away. It only happens when I have the grey water hose connected, yet kitchen sink and bathroom basin drain freely. I have had the 25mm drain hose off and run the garden hose through it and there...

The Kramer · The Kramer

The wiring going to my 12v fridge runs through a fuse box, naturally, but the person that wired it has done something I have never seen before and don't understand. The power goes through two separate five amp fuses that are linked. Any electricians, or anyone, on here that might be able to explain the r...

Dougwe · Dougwe

Morning all and happy new year to you all. Now for the question to finish off the decade with... I have a 2014 Holden Colorado twin cab ute. 2,8lt Diesel turbo charged. Stock standard. I love my Collie. When I am driving around summer or winter WITHOUT the aluminium teepee hooked up the temp gauge sits ju...

dorian · dorian

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-01-08/lithium-sulfur-battery-greener-cheaper-and-more-efficient/11849590lithium-sulfur batteries: they store considerably more energy than their...

Dolly · Dolly

Hi all, I have been trying to locate an outlet or dealer that sells soft start units to install in my Ibis air con so that I can run it using my Ryobi 2.2 generator. Can anyone help me and also give me some instal directions please.

TerryH · TerryH

Hi to all, I'm a newbie to Grey Nomad Forum. I have been vanning for about 15 years but just recently installed a diesel heater into my van. Am ready to connect it to the battery and add diesel to the tank. The translated Chinese instructions that came with it are somewhat vague to say the least re initial...

Rob Driver · Rob Driver

Twelve months old. I might bring the service interval to 6 months, after all they are not that expensive and ensure you give it a real good flush out. I use a brass pipe with a hose fitting on one end and a 90 degree fan nozzle on the other end to flush out the residue. If it is not flushed properly you will have...

barina · barina

I have a 1998 Mercedes sprinter that now when I plug the power in to charge the house battery i is not charging it. I have a volt meter that shows if it is being charged. I have just had the car battery under the hood replaced. Any ideas please...TIA Judy -- Edited by barina on Saturday 4th of January 2020 04...

The Kramer · The Kramer

In one of my other threads someone commented that the job appeared to be quite professional. Below is a photo of a fairly innocuous looking set-up but when I pulled the panel off the try and figure out why he twisted the Active and Neutral pins of the shore power input I found cut 240v cables with bare ends...

Bas + Eve · Bas + Eve

What brightness in down lights do people use in their vans or motorhomes? Looking at 6000k in living area and 3000k in bedroom?? TIA Bas

shanem · shanem

someone tells me that if you have ESC or sway control installed on your tow vehicle you do not need ESC on your caravan. is this true? if so, can someone knowledgeable explain to me how it works? I think logically there are two vehicles (car and van) that need to work together to avoid the very real dangers...

Gavinwr27 · Gavinwr27

https://www.solacity.com/how-to-keep-lifepo4-lithium-ion-batteries-happy/

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	New canvas for awning (Preview) Needing to replace the plastic canvas on our awning, its starting to rip along the top where connects to the caravan, have asked a couple of out fits, and i get told its cheaper to replace canvas and roller as one unit, is this correct ? . and if not, how easy is it to replace myself , and where to buy seeing t...	Cowboy7307	7	1796	09:09 PM Jan 28, 2020 by chezndave
	Truma Hot Water System (Preview) As you will no doubt recall in the last thrilling episode regarding my hot water system that would not work on electricity only gas, I contacted the manufacturers and was informed that I should turn it off and then back on after fifteen minutes and if that did not work it would need a new thermostat/elem...	DMaxer	12	2258	10:38 AM Jan 28, 2020 by Santa
	Those ***** Window Openers (Preview) I am in the process of giving the van a good clean out and have an issue with those hideous black plastic window openers you have to slide before you wind out the window. Past experience has taught me that if you put any pressure on the little b*ggers, they just snap off at the base leaving the turning part i...	DMaxer	4	1489	05:44 PM Jan 25, 2020 by darjak
	A glimpse at the future of electric taxis ! (Preview) Hi How an emerging country has provided infrastructure in one city for electric taxis. The future ? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6Vp0IrkU54 Jaahn	Jaahn	4	1293	09:09 AM Jan 22, 2020 by Tony Bev
	Splitting your water system. (Preview) We are now at a place that only has bore water, water is very restricted. We have our own onboard supply. At the moment we are bucketing the bore water to avoid mixing. Has anyone added provision to split their water system so the hot, through the water heater and drinking water is good water, supplied by...	iana	7	1443	12:19 PM Jan 21, 2020 by iana
	Adding Batteries (Preview) I currently have two x 100amp batteries with room for another. It will be tight squeeze, so I was wondering if the extra battery should be of the same size and rating or if I can mix and match so to speak.	Ger08	6	1342	02:37 PM Jan 20, 2020 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Not happy with my caravan braking. (Preview) I have the Red-Arc tow pro installed. I have never been really happy with the braking ability of the van when severe braking is required. It operates OK when normal gentle braking is used, but feel the tow vehicle is doing more than its fair share otherwise. I am operating in the automatic mode, and yes t...	iana	19	1935	01:09 PM Jan 20, 2020 by swamp
	Do we really need battery chargers (Preview) Not talking for car batteries. Briefly- my first van build was- 11ft, 120W solar, 100A AGM, load- CPAP (no humidifier), 18 litre Waeco fridge, TV 5 hours/night as main draw. Had lots of trouble with battery going near flat (as low as 11.2V). Second and current van. 300W solar, 130A AGM, load the same...	Eaglemax	17	1476	03:06 PM Jan 17, 2020 by Whenarewethere
	Shower Slow To Drain (Preview) Hi, looking for ideas to fix please. My shower tray fills quickly, bubbles and takes about 10 minutes to drain away. It only happens when I have the grey water hose connected, yet kitchen sink and bathroom basin drain freely. I have had the 25mm drain hose off and run the garden hose through it and there...	ConsumerMan	19	3837	04:56 PM Jan 14, 2020 by BT50 Dave
	Trying to understand a con"FUSE"ing situation (Preview) The wiring going to my 12v fridge runs through a fuse box, naturally, but the person that wired it has done something I have never seen before and don't understand. The power goes through two separate five amp fuses that are linked. Any electricians, or anyone, on here that might be able to explain the r...	The Kramer	22	2590	04:06 PM Jan 14, 2020 by The Kramer
	ATTENTION ALL MECHANICS OUT THERE IN GN LAND (Preview) Morning all and happy new year to you all. Now for the question to finish off the decade with... I have a 2014 Holden Colorado twin cab ute. 2,8lt Diesel turbo charged. Stock standard. I love my Collie. When I am driving around summer or winter WITHOUT the aluminium teepee hooked up the temp gauge sits ju...	Dougwe	14	1604	02:29 PM Jan 12, 2020 by Aus-Kiwi
	Lithium-sulphur batteries (Preview) https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-01-08/lithium-sulfur-battery-greener-cheaper-and-more-efficient/11849590lithium-sulfur batteries: they store considerably more energy than their...	dorian	4	1422	06:30 PM Jan 10, 2020 by dorian
	Soft start (Preview) Hi all, I have been trying to locate an outlet or dealer that sells soft start units to install in my Ibis air con so that I can run it using my Ryobi 2.2 generator. Can anyone help me and also give me some instal directions please.	Dolly	7	1659	02:27 PM Jan 10, 2020 by 2trout
	Diesel Heater advice and tips (Preview) Hi to all, I'm a newbie to Grey Nomad Forum. I have been vanning for about 15 years but just recently installed a diesel heater into my van. Am ready to connect it to the battery and add diesel to the tank. The translated Chinese instructions that came with it are somewhat vague to say the least re initial...	TerryH	20	4879	10:39 PM Jan 7, 2020 by Eaglemax
	Don’t forget the Sacrifical Anode (Preview) Twelve months old. I might bring the service interval to 6 months, after all they are not that expensive and ensure you give it a real good flush out. I use a brass pipe with a hose fitting on one end and a 90 degree fan nozzle on the other end to flush out the residue. If it is not flushed properly you will have...	Rob Driver	21	3284	04:40 PM Jan 5, 2020 by The Kramer
	Mercedes Sprinter. (Preview) I have a 1998 Mercedes sprinter that now when I plug the power in to charge the house battery i is not charging it. I have a volt meter that shows if it is being charged. I have just had the car battery under the hood replaced. Any ideas please...TIA Judy -- Edited by barina on Saturday 4th of January 2020 04...	barina	6	1227	08:11 PM Jan 4, 2020 by barina
	Something NOT to do. (Preview) In one of my other threads someone commented that the job appeared to be quite professional. Below is a photo of a fairly innocuous looking set-up but when I pulled the panel off the try and figure out why he twisted the Active and Neutral pins of the shore power input I found cut 240v cables with bare ends...	The Kramer	5	2080	04:42 PM Jan 3, 2020 by The Kramer
	Downlights (Preview) What brightness in down lights do people use in their vans or motorhomes? Looking at 6000k in living area and 3000k in bedroom?? TIA Bas	Bas + Eve	7	1458	03:43 PM Jan 3, 2020 by Eaglemax
	electronic stability control (ESC) (Preview) someone tells me that if you have ESC or sway control installed on your tow vehicle you do not need ESC on your caravan. is this true? if so, can someone knowledgeable explain to me how it works? I think logically there are two vehicles (car and van) that need to work together to avoid the very real dangers...	shanem	12	4079	01:56 PM Jan 3, 2020 by shanem
	Caring for your LIFEPO4 battery (Preview) https://www.solacity.com/how-to-keep-lifepo4-lithium-ion-batteries-happy/	Gavinwr27	3	1201	12:28 AM Jan 3, 2020 by Hylife
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