Techies' Corner

Paulo · Paulo

Hi Guys - Can anyone tell me from actual experience what it is like to have a wheel bearing failure in a single axle caravan . Just in case , are there early signs - noises - heat - feel and how you got on with it following the event . I figure it's better to learn from others experience just in case it happens ....

Muzsparks · Muzsparks

Hi all, Does anyone know what the drawbar weight should be for my camper that has a max loaded weight of 1600 kg,as there is nothing on the maker's plate. Cheers muz

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/AU-Shipping-QUICKLYNKS-BA101-Automotive-12V-Vehicle-Battery-Tester-Analyzer/183296525648

madcart · madcart

Hi can anyone help? for some reason our 3way fridge in the van has stopped working completely stopped working won't turn on in any field. Hubby has checked the fuses (they are okay) also checked that supply was getting to the fridge ( it is ) the only thing we can think of is the control panel needing repla...

HandyWalter · HandyWalter

I have read so much about Lithium batteries that my head is now in a spin.I would like some simple answers to my questions please, no high tech stuff. My van is a 2015 van with a 120amp AGM battery with solar panel (with regulator), the ability to add an external solar panel (with regulator)and I guess a 24...

meetoo · meetoo

On the website of Everything caravan and camping.com they have a download entitled - The national caravan and recreational vehicle towing guide edition 7. This guide states that the center of the tow ball needs to be between 350 mm and 460 mm high from the ground. Can this be right? Many new vans with a...

iana · iana

Trying out the emergency stop function of the "Tow Pro", I only felt a gentle braking of the van, reading the instructions, on auto mode that is correct and the braking force is relative to the setting. Does that mean to get strong braking of the van only by pushing the button, does one have to rotate the k...

Petesahut · Petesahut

The front vinyl stone guard on our 2003 Olympic Fulcher pop top is looking faded and tired. I'm worried replacing the existing vinyl might be very involved and that using chequer plate will be too expensive. I found one post where someone used Tautflex paint which is especially for vinyl and got good r...

Joda · Joda

I was mucking about in my workshop the other day having a bit of a clean up and came across a pair of pump up shock absorbers that used to be on my xr falcon years ago, as i remember they used to do the job o.k., dont hear any mention of these type of shocks nowadays, anyone know why they are not used anymore, jus...

Cooch · Cooch

Did a search but couldn't find answers to these questions so hope forumites can help. How long is build gas compliance valid for?, Does it differ between states eg NSW QLD VIC? Is a new compliance inspection required when change of owner and doe this this also differ by state?

Bas + Eve · Bas + Eve

Any idea where I can get a replacement relay for a Dometic 4605. One in it at present is a Raytex LD2AU-12p 40amp. I tried S/cheap Jaycar and now onto Narva direct but having difficulty. Its the relay from the engine for the AES switch over to 12v. TIA Bas

Cupie · Cupie

Hi .. Picked this up on a Patrol Forum. For me, it is of interest only as I have a petrol engine. It was suggested earlier on the thread, that in the older engines (non CRD) where petrol had inadvertently been put into the tank, after draining etc, a dose of 2 stroke was a good precaution. Do any of you 'oile...

Jaahn · Jaahn

Hi Yobarr Here is your opportunity to ask Terry about your system. That way it will not swamp some other posters question. I am sure there will be interest from lots of other fence sitters. Terrry said " I think I've probably dragged this topic off track, that was not my intention, sorry about that. T...

Ellynsteve · Ellynsteve

Hi, my last conversion was a Coaster, after fitting it out it weighed 3870kg and was passed for a car licence and so downrated from light rigid. I now want to do the same with a heavier bus, the Mitsubishi Rosa, but don't know just how close I can get to the 4500 before it will be disallowed. Just the batte...

JURDO · JURDO

Gday All i have a FULLRIVER Valve regulated rechargeable battery in the back of my hiace camper. It doesnt mention agm any where and it 100 Ah/20HR cyclic application. My intention is to add another battery in parrallel. without getting too technical what is my best option? Can I add an AGM sealed batt...

matho · matho

Hi,had my van revealed about a year ago (2015 traveller) it is getting mould under sealer.should I be concerned Cheers Sid

Snippy · Snippy

Has anyone had problem with the dual temp fridge. Body of fridge is getting very hot and temp on freezer will not go below -1

JayDee · JayDee

I just posted an article under Teckies. but I forgot to type in the subject matter up the top. So ant clues as to how do I retrieve this post.??? Jay&Dee

oldbloke · oldbloke

Hi, this could be tricky and will try to explain. Cheap 22" digital tv with dvd player. Wingard butterfly arial with amplifyer. When it was very windy in victoria the other day the picture was pixaly, indicating a poor signal. Same next day. Today, new location ran the auto tune NO signal, others in the...

Bickies · Bickies

Hi, Im new to this site, so Im sorry in advance for posting this probably already covered question. What brake controller did you choose for your vehicle and why did you choose it. Has anyone gone for "Elecbrakes". This system appeals because you can use multiple vehicles to tow your van. Your input wo...

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	wheel bearing failure (Preview) Hi Guys - Can anyone tell me from actual experience what it is like to have a wheel bearing failure in a single axle caravan . Just in case , are there early signs - noises - heat - feel and how you got on with it following the event . I figure it's better to learn from others experience just in case it happens ....	Paulo	26	3517	10:05 PM Sep 1, 2019 by Cupie
	Coromal mirage 455 weights (Preview) Hi all, Does anyone know what the drawbar weight should be for my camper that has a max loaded weight of 1600 kg,as there is nothing on the maker's plate. Cheers muz	Muzsparks	17	1714	11:08 AM Aug 31, 2019 by Muzsparks
	Testing deep cycle battery with this.. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/AU-Shipping-QUICKLYNKS-BA101-Automotive-12V-Vehicle-Battery-Tester-Analyzer/183296525648	aussie_paul	31	2659	11:53 AM Aug 30, 2019 by T1 Terry
	HELP dometic fridge stopped (Preview) Hi can anyone help? for some reason our 3way fridge in the van has stopped working completely stopped working won't turn on in any field. Hubby has checked the fuses (they are okay) also checked that supply was getting to the fridge ( it is ) the only thing we can think of is the control panel needing repla...	madcart	27	2889	04:16 PM Aug 29, 2019 by Tony LEE
	Lithium Battery questions again..... (Preview) I have read so much about Lithium batteries that my head is now in a spin.I would like some simple answers to my questions please, no high tech stuff. My van is a 2015 van with a 120amp AGM battery with solar panel (with regulator), the ability to add an external solar panel (with regulator)and I guess a 24...	HandyWalter	29	3230	05:39 PM Aug 28, 2019 by HandyWalter
	Towball height (Preview) On the website of Everything caravan and camping.com they have a download entitled - The national caravan and recreational vehicle towing guide edition 7. This guide states that the center of the tow ball needs to be between 350 mm and 460 mm high from the ground. Can this be right? Many new vans with a...	meetoo	28	14139	01:50 PM Aug 28, 2019 by yobarr
	Red Arc Tow pro Question. (Preview) Trying out the emergency stop function of the "Tow Pro", I only felt a gentle braking of the van, reading the instructions, on auto mode that is correct and the braking force is relative to the setting. Does that mean to get strong braking of the van only by pushing the button, does one have to rotate the k...	iana	4	1772	11:46 PM Aug 27, 2019 by dabbler
	Painting the vinyl stone guard? (Preview) The front vinyl stone guard on our 2003 Olympic Fulcher pop top is looking faded and tired. I'm worried replacing the existing vinyl might be very involved and that using chequer plate will be too expensive. I found one post where someone used Tautflex paint which is especially for vinyl and got good r...	Petesahut	11	4313	04:50 PM Aug 27, 2019 by LeishN
	Shockers (Preview) I was mucking about in my workshop the other day having a bit of a clean up and came across a pair of pump up shock absorbers that used to be on my xr falcon years ago, as i remember they used to do the job o.k., dont hear any mention of these type of shocks nowadays, anyone know why they are not used anymore, jus...	Joda	17	2162	05:38 PM Aug 25, 2019 by Knight
	Gas Compliance (Preview) Did a search but couldn't find answers to these questions so hope forumites can help. How long is build gas compliance valid for?, Does it differ between states eg NSW QLD VIC? Is a new compliance inspection required when change of owner and doe this this also differ by state?	Cooch	9	1997	07:27 PM Aug 24, 2019 by Tony LEE
	Fridge relay (Preview) Any idea where I can get a replacement relay for a Dometic 4605. One in it at present is a Raytex LD2AU-12p 40amp. I tried S/cheap Jaycar and now onto Narva direct but having difficulty. Its the relay from the engine for the AES switch over to 12v. TIA Bas	Bas + Eve	7	2585	12:25 PM Aug 23, 2019 by Bas + Eve
	Adding 2 stroke oil in Diesel (Preview) Hi .. Picked this up on a Patrol Forum. For me, it is of interest only as I have a petrol engine. It was suggested earlier on the thread, that in the older engines (non CRD) where petrol had inadvertently been put into the tank, after draining etc, a dose of 2 stroke was a good precaution. Do any of you 'oile...	Cupie	22	4942	07:05 AM Aug 22, 2019 by MovinStuJen
	Yobarr's big solar lithium setup discussion !! (Preview) Hi Yobarr Here is your opportunity to ask Terry about your system. That way it will not swamp some other posters question. I am sure there will be interest from lots of other fence sitters. Terrry said " I think I've probably dragged this topic off track, that was not my intention, sorry about that. T...	Jaahn	19	2022	07:18 PM Aug 21, 2019 by yobarr
	Max tare for sub 4500 kg thresh hold. (Preview) Hi, my last conversion was a Coaster, after fitting it out it weighed 3870kg and was passed for a car licence and so downrated from light rigid. I now want to do the same with a heavier bus, the Mitsubishi Rosa, but don't know just how close I can get to the 4500 before it will be disallowed. Just the batte...	Ellynsteve	13	2096	06:43 PM Aug 21, 2019 by Ellynsteve
	Batteries (Preview) Gday All i have a FULLRIVER Valve regulated rechargeable battery in the back of my hiace camper. It doesnt mention agm any where and it 100 Ah/20HR cyclic application. My intention is to add another battery in parrallel. without getting too technical what is my best option? Can I add an AGM sealed batt...	JURDO	18	1721	06:29 PM Aug 21, 2019 by Ellynsteve
	Roof sealant (Preview) Hi,had my van revealed about a year ago (2015 traveller) it is getting mould under sealer.should I be concerned Cheers Sid	matho	5	1539	08:40 PM Aug 20, 2019 by Aus-Kiwi
	EVERKOOL RIDGE RYDER PROBLEMS (Preview) Has anyone had problem with the dual temp fridge. Body of fridge is getting very hot and temp on freezer will not go below -1	Snippy	0	1298	08:44 AM Aug 19, 2019 by Snippy
	how do I retrieve a post. (Preview) I just posted an article under Teckies. but I forgot to type in the subject matter up the top. So ant clues as to how do I retrieve this post.??? Jay&Dee	JayDee	3	1328	04:08 PM Aug 17, 2019 by Knight
	TV not working (Preview) Hi, this could be tricky and will try to explain. Cheap 22" digital tv with dvd player. Wingard butterfly arial with amplifyer. When it was very windy in victoria the other day the picture was pixaly, indicating a poor signal. Same next day. Today, new location ran the auto tune NO signal, others in the...	oldbloke	7	1582	11:38 AM Aug 17, 2019 by Gavinwr27
	Brake controllers (Preview) Hi, Im new to this site, so Im sorry in advance for posting this probably already covered question. What brake controller did you choose for your vehicle and why did you choose it. Has anyone gone for "Elecbrakes". This system appeals because you can use multiple vehicles to tow your van. Your input wo...	Bickies	10	1756	02:12 AM Aug 16, 2019 by IAN zzz
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