Techies' Corner

Fee Bee · Fee Bee

Hi :). I have recently purchased a van and would like to buy a/some solar panels to attach the the roof rack to power my electrical appliances. I have listed all of the appliances I would like to use below. I will not be using all of the items 24hrs a day and not all at the same time, I have therefore also liste...

Gundog · Gundog

I have a changeover switch installed to switch between 240v mains and an Inverter. The inverter has a remote switching ability that was never used when the changeover switch was installed, I'm thinking of the best way to use the remote facility, looking at the changeover swith there is a 3rd row of swi...

LoisKay · LoisKay

Hi. Can anyone tell me if it is possible to employ someone to negotiate the purchase of a recreational vehicle on behalf of a buyer? I am keen to purchase a motorhome, and have a general idea of what I want, but lack the technical knowledge to feel confident in purchasing it on my own. I once employed a real...

chat · chat

Will it tow 23ft crusader caravan I think weighs 2300kg I think unloaded has anyone done this on long trip.

Mobi Condo · Mobi Condo

Hello all, we have just had Win 10 installed and are having trouble with email software. Being so used to Outlook with Win 7, we are now totally lost as to how to handle future emails with what is on offer without having to buy the office suites on offer. Does any one have experience with any of the "free" pr...

tadau68 · tadau68

Hi all. I have a 600 watt sinewave inverter which I want to connect to my deepcycle batteries instead of using clip ons. Pictures attached. What size fuse and cable to do recommend? I've just been to Jaycar and they wasn't sure. Any help appreciated. Have a great day Troy

Yendorane · Yendorane

Hi all,just wondering what peoples opinions are on the following & what would you use to seal the top of the pop top.I am down to 4 choices,all sikaflex & they are 291,pro+,221 or 521uv.Thank you ell in advance for your answers.cheers Rod

Bas + Eve · Bas + Eve

We have just connected our Vast and Foxtel boxes to the sat system. When we turn the power off at the power point ( not turn the unit off) to the Fox box (240 via inverter) the aerial retracts. Just wondering if anyone had experienced this. Its no big problem as the only time the power is turned completely o...

Stretch60 · Stretch60

With the van locked away due to travel restrictions, I thought installing an auto sat dish would while away the boredom. Photos to follow when I work out how to caption them.

iana · iana

I have the pump disconnected, and am bench testing it, it pulses only once with power connected. Should it pulse, and keep pulsing until pressure is reached, or are the pulses sent from the heater control module, pressure controlled by the module?

britton · britton

Hi everyone, Has anyone had any Experience with them?

bayview · bayview

Hi everyone, Newbie here, Sorry if this has been posted on before, but does anyone have any idea?? Fiat Ducato 2012 3 litre with 43,000kms has P2563 "Turbocharger Boost Control Position Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance" error code. Have replaced the actuator on turbo but error returns after er...

gold dandelion · gold dandelion

https://www.caravansplus.com.au/guides/caravan-sway-crash-a-115.html?ci=191996&ni=43 an old one however some newbies may not have seen it.

agent13 · agent13

Hi. I had Kombi campers, both fitted with those little Electrolux 2-way refrigerators (work on 12v or LP gas). I used gas when camping and they worked fine except in hot weather (say over 30 deg C) then they would struggle. Though they were silent when operating which was good since I am a light sleeper...

LoisKay · LoisKay

Hi Im wondering if I can tap in to the wealth of experience on this forum. I have never purchased a motorhome and have come across one I like the look of. Ive investigated getting a vehicle inspection using the RAA( Im in Adelaide) but they have made it clear they only do a mechanical inspection. Im wonder...

Gundog · Gundog

In sons appartment it has been wired for foxtel, in the lounge there is a wall plate with 2 F connectors, they are both FTA tv and foxtel active. i.e. You can connect 2 cables from a foxtel box to the wall plate and you have full foxtel service, or just connect any a FTA TV to either of the wall plate connectio...

tonyob · tonyob

Looking for pros and cons / review

rayford · rayford

Hi all I have just replaced my old 105 amp age battery to a 135 amp age battery, the old battery used to be fully charged at 12.8v to 13v.this new battery has fully charged to 15.6 v is that a normal charge or is it over charging.

redrider · redrider

hi all.I have fitted a diesel heater in my new crusader caravan .it works great. just wandering if I should protect the 40mm composite floor where the circular stainless steel shroud goes through maybe with a bit of heat guard or sisolation .I made the hole as big as I could and Ive run it on high for half a...

Possum3 · Possum3

https://www.facebook.com/CaravanCouncilOfAustralia/posts/2380272225412762?__tn__=K-R

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	SOLAR PANELS FOR MY VAN (Preview) Hi :). I have recently purchased a van and would like to buy a/some solar panels to attach the the roof rack to power my electrical appliances. I have listed all of the appliances I would like to use below. I will not be using all of the items 24hrs a day and not all at the same time, I have therefore also liste...	Fee Bee	12	1911	09:19 AM May 14, 2020 by Jaahn
	Changeover Switch for 240v Fridge (Preview) I have a changeover switch installed to switch between 240v mains and an Inverter. The inverter has a remote switching ability that was never used when the changeover switch was installed, I'm thinking of the best way to use the remote facility, looking at the changeover swith there is a 3rd row of swi...	Gundog	10	1316	01:01 AM May 11, 2020 by markf
	Motorhome help (Preview) Hi. Can anyone tell me if it is possible to employ someone to negotiate the purchase of a recreational vehicle on behalf of a buyer? I am keen to purchase a motorhome, and have a general idea of what I want, but lack the technical knowledge to feel confident in purchasing it on my own. I once employed a real...	LoisKay	5	1807	08:35 PM May 9, 2020 by campcreekrv
	Ford Everest 2lt biturbo 4x4 (Preview) Will it tow 23ft crusader caravan I think weighs 2300kg I think unloaded has anyone done this on long trip.	chat	18	4207	08:20 PM May 8, 2020 by JackoFJR
	Email software to use with Win 10 (Preview) Hello all, we have just had Win 10 installed and are having trouble with email software. Being so used to Outlook with Win 7, we are now totally lost as to how to handle future emails with what is on offer without having to buy the office suites on offer. Does any one have experience with any of the "free" pr...	Mobi Condo	28	1890	09:06 PM May 4, 2020 by Hylife
	Fitting 600 watt sinewave inverter (Preview) Hi all. I have a 600 watt sinewave inverter which I want to connect to my deepcycle batteries instead of using clip ons. Pictures attached. What size fuse and cable to do recommend? I've just been to Jaycar and they wasn't sure. Any help appreciated. Have a great day Troy	tadau68	7	1457	06:41 PM May 2, 2020 by Aus-Kiwi
	Sikaflex (Preview) Hi all,just wondering what peoples opinions are on the following & what would you use to seal the top of the pop top.I am down to 4 choices,all sikaflex & they are 291,pro+,221 or 521uv.Thank you ell in advance for your answers.cheers Rod	Yendorane	14	10852	08:57 AM May 2, 2020 by Jaybird
	Oyster v sat dish (Preview) We have just connected our Vast and Foxtel boxes to the sat system. When we turn the power off at the power point ( not turn the unit off) to the Fox box (240 via inverter) the aerial retracts. Just wondering if anyone had experienced this. Its no big problem as the only time the power is turned completely o...	Bas + Eve	0	1007	07:05 PM May 1, 2020 by Bas + Eve
	Auto satellite dish install (Preview) With the van locked away due to travel restrictions, I thought installing an auto sat dish would while away the boredom. Photos to follow when I work out how to caption them.	Stretch60	7	1935	09:16 PM Apr 28, 2020 by jab160
	Fuel pump on a Snugger diesel heater. (Preview) I have the pump disconnected, and am bench testing it, it pulses only once with power connected. Should it pulse, and keep pulsing until pressure is reached, or are the pulses sent from the heater control module, pressure controlled by the module?	iana	10	2089	03:48 PM Apr 27, 2020 by Tony Bev
	SolarKing Roof Ventilation Fan - Product Experience & Advice (Preview) Hi everyone, Has anyone had any Experience with them?	britton	0	1628	09:00 PM Apr 23, 2020 by britton
	Turbo-charger error code P2563 (Preview) Hi everyone, Newbie here, Sorry if this has been posted on before, but does anyone have any idea?? Fiat Ducato 2012 3 litre with 43,000kms has P2563 "Turbocharger Boost Control Position Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance" error code. Have replaced the actuator on turbo but error returns after er...	bayview	3	3085	01:32 PM Apr 23, 2020 by kesa32
	sway bars (Preview) https://www.caravansplus.com.au/guides/caravan-sway-crash-a-115.html?ci=191996&ni=43 an old one however some newbies may not have seen it.	gold dandelion	1	1618	10:40 AM Apr 21, 2020 by yobarr
	Refrigerator sound levels (Preview) Hi. I had Kombi campers, both fitted with those little Electrolux 2-way refrigerators (work on 12v or LP gas). I used gas when camping and they worked fine except in hot weather (say over 30 deg C) then they would struggle. Though they were silent when operating which was good since I am a light sleeper...	agent13	18	2952	08:02 AM Apr 18, 2020 by PaulJohn
	Inspection help (Preview) Hi Im wondering if I can tap in to the wealth of experience on this forum. I have never purchased a motorhome and have come across one I like the look of. Ive investigated getting a vehicle inspection using the RAA( Im in Adelaide) but they have made it clear they only do a mechanical inspection. Im wonder...	LoisKay	6	1850	07:55 AM Apr 18, 2020 by LoisKay
	Foxtel connections (Preview) In sons appartment it has been wired for foxtel, in the lounge there is a wall plate with 2 F connectors, they are both FTA tv and foxtel active. i.e. You can connect 2 cables from a foxtel box to the wall plate and you have full foxtel service, or just connect any a FTA TV to either of the wall plate connectio...	Gundog	4	2149	04:02 PM Apr 16, 2020 by valiant81
	Projecta power-hub (Preview) Looking for pros and cons / review	tonyob	9	4562	08:21 PM Apr 14, 2020 by Mamil
	power arm battery (Preview) Hi all I have just replaced my old 105 amp age battery to a 135 amp age battery, the old battery used to be fully charged at 12.8v to 13v.this new battery has fully charged to 15.6 v is that a normal charge or is it over charging.	rayford	4	1351	11:02 AM Apr 14, 2020 by kgarnett
	heater and composite floor (Preview) hi all.I have fitted a diesel heater in my new crusader caravan .it works great. just wandering if I should protect the 40mm composite floor where the circular stainless steel shroud goes through maybe with a bit of heat guard or sisolation .I made the hole as big as I could and Ive run it on high for half a...	redrider	2	1312	10:04 AM Apr 14, 2020 by elliemike
	The Engineering Design of Caravans (Preview) https://www.facebook.com/CaravanCouncilOfAustralia/posts/2380272225412762?__tn__=K-R	Possum3	17	2882	03:25 PM Apr 12, 2020 by PeterD
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