Techies' Corner

Colin1947 · Colin1947

Hi 'Vanners There are two significant factors to persuade "non-vanners" to get into the caravanning lifestyle and have the enjoyment of travelling around our great country!1: People who simply cannot afford to buy a 'van, may well be enticed to go for the significantly lower-cost...

Cowboy7307 · Cowboy7307

We have one of the older style gasmate portable cookers single ring, that uses the 238gm butane gas cartridge What is the difference between this one and the new ones ,i have heard that the one we have is no longer aloud to be used . Is this correct or not ?

NeilW · NeilW

Hi all, I have a 1993 Mazda T3500, and the headlights are no longer working. Does anyone know where the fuse/relay is located, as there doesnt seem to be any in the fuse box. -- Edited by NeilW on Friday 13th of September 2019 06:56:55 PM

bowser · bowser

I am looking at fitting a diesel heater, Any thoughts on a good brand, I am looking for ideas. Regards Bowser.

robertbruce · robertbruce

Apparently some of the nineties model Long Wheel Base HZB50 (4.2) Coasters sold in Australia where able to be weight rated as either under 4.5t or over 4.5t. This aspect would be desirable rathan swapping out parts from the SWB which is currently required in Victoria to de-rate the weight rating of th...

Stretch60 · Stretch60

Whilst reading through the general forum about rear drawer systems, a link to a YouTube video was given. I watched that and the next video was about a canning stock route trip. During this trip a D-Max rear axle housing sheared off outboard of the leaf spring pack. The host of the video was perplexed abo...

The Expats · The Expats

Hi all , has any bought one of this and if so hows the quality. Asked for pictures of the anti flap but they only have the pictures on the web which is worrisome. thanks Click to view larger image and other viewsHave one to sell? Sell it yourself15Ft Annexe Wall Kit for Caravan Roll Out Awning, Carefre...

iana · iana

I have to start putting some thought into our vehicles battery system. Its installed into a Mazda BT50, and I did it this way because I didn't want to interfere with the vehicle computer, and charging system when fitting extra electrics. The system has an auxiliary battery which is charged via a DC-DC...

Mrs Ford Ranger · Mrs Ford Ranger

Hope this is the right place for this. Does anyone take their foxtel iq3 with them. Tia

jbrinks · jbrinks

Our van is 18 months old and we have a thetford 3 way . N604M-3 The last few days when we have been using it on gas it stops working. We eventually get it going again only to find it has stopped again. This has happened 3 times. Last night we couldn't get it going at all but this morning tried and it's going a...

June · June

Does anyone know how to remove the end of a ignition key that broke off inside the ignition please? The car is a Kia Rio wagon. Thanks June C

Knight · Knight

About one week ago on the NSW North Coast a Police Highway Patrol BMW Diesel caught fire and was written off. The driver had been chasing a vehicle and followed it onto long grass at the side of the road, and while apprehending the driver the Police BMW caught fire. Modern Diesel Engines conforming to Eu...

Gus1949 · Gus1949

My water pump runs when turned on, I can hear it running but it is not delivering water. What is the problem? any advice appreciated.

goldcoaster · goldcoaster

Any idea on how to stop the heat coming up under the passenger seat from the motor. Cheers

Chucker · Chucker

Hi I was wondering if anybody knows what I need to look for when my hot water tap runs out of water after 5-10 seconds. The cold water will flow continuously. But when I switch the mixer to hot , it stops almost immediately. Any help greatly appreciated please. Chucker. -- Edited by Chucker on Sunday 8...

robertbruce · robertbruce

hi folks... ive bought a 94 coaster lwb out of commercial service 12 months ago. The tyres have been regulary rotated. They have 5 tread blocks on them of which all the outer block have slightly more wear than the others... this coaster has done some bush work evident from mud on the underbody and im hopi...

Bas + Eve · Bas + Eve

For those using Vast and Foxtel, do you use 2x HDMI cables with a switch or does one have an RCA input to the tv? IE how do you change between the two?? TIA Bas

T1 Terry · T1 Terry

If you have a dead or near dead lithium battery that you can't get any joy regarding a warranty replacement, I'm interested in buying it. I want to see just what it is that is failing in these drop in 12v batteries and the only way I'll find out is to open them up. So, if you want to get a few $$ for something tha...

Captain · Captain

I purchased a new van 6 months ago (not my first) and it's fitted with a Dometic RMDX25 fridge. Whether it's a hot day or cool day, whether it's running on LPG, 240v or 12v, it will not cool below 8 degrees, measured with a min/max digital thermometer. It has to be the fridge, not the power source and I am th...

terriwa · terriwa

To Terri1 Please some advice on parallel Sentry Lithium batteries, is it possible and is it recommended. Thanks Greg.

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Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Caravanning Option - Buy or Rent ??? (Preview) Hi 'Vanners There are two significant factors to persuade "non-vanners" to get into the caravanning lifestyle and have the enjoyment of travelling around our great country!1: People who simply cannot afford to buy a 'van, may well be enticed to go for the significantly lower-cost...	Colin1947	2	1670	08:20 AM Sep 17, 2019 by montie
	Portable gas cooker (Preview) We have one of the older style gasmate portable cookers single ring, that uses the 238gm butane gas cartridge What is the difference between this one and the new ones ,i have heard that the one we have is no longer aloud to be used . Is this correct or not ?	Cowboy7307	4	2699	10:51 PM Sep 16, 2019 by Cupie
	Headlights not working (Preview) Hi all, I have a 1993 Mazda T3500, and the headlights are no longer working. Does anyone know where the fuse/relay is located, as there doesnt seem to be any in the fuse box. -- Edited by NeilW on Friday 13th of September 2019 06:56:55 PM	NeilW	15	1993	07:45 PM Sep 16, 2019 by Aus-Kiwi
	Diesel heater. (Preview) I am looking at fitting a diesel heater, Any thoughts on a good brand, I am looking for ideas. Regards Bowser.	bowser	23	4104	08:47 PM Sep 15, 2019 by jeepnudger
	Dual Weighted Rated HZB50 Coaster (Preview) Apparently some of the nineties model Long Wheel Base HZB50 (4.2) Coasters sold in Australia where able to be weight rated as either under 4.5t or over 4.5t. This aspect would be desirable rathan swapping out parts from the SWB which is currently required in Victoria to de-rate the weight rating of th...	robertbruce	3	1816	09:33 PM Sep 14, 2019 by robertbruce
	Air Bag Suspension (Preview) Whilst reading through the general forum about rear drawer systems, a link to a YouTube video was given. I watched that and the next video was about a canning stock route trip. During this trip a D-Max rear axle housing sheared off outboard of the leaf spring pack. The host of the video was perplexed abo...	Stretch60	10	2594	07:10 PM Sep 14, 2019 by Warren-Pat_01
	Pinnacle/rvdirect annex (Preview) Hi all , has any bought one of this and if so hows the quality. Asked for pictures of the anti flap but they only have the pictures on the web which is worrisome. thanks Click to view larger image and other viewsHave one to sell? Sell it yourself15Ft Annexe Wall Kit for Caravan Roll Out Awning, Carefre...	The Expats	4	1675	11:52 AM Sep 14, 2019 by Cupie
	Auxillary battery setup. (Preview) I have to start putting some thought into our vehicles battery system. Its installed into a Mazda BT50, and I did it this way because I didn't want to interfere with the vehicle computer, and charging system when fitting extra electrics. The system has an auxiliary battery which is charged via a DC-DC...	iana	14	2276	10:53 AM Sep 14, 2019 by kesa32
	Foxtel (Preview) Hope this is the right place for this. Does anyone take their foxtel iq3 with them. Tia	Mrs Ford Ranger	9	1999	10:53 AM Sep 14, 2019 by Prawn
	Fridge has stopped working on gas? (Preview) Our van is 18 months old and we have a thetford 3 way . N604M-3 The last few days when we have been using it on gas it stops working. We eventually get it going again only to find it has stopped again. This has happened 3 times. Last night we couldn't get it going at all but this morning tried and it's going a...	jbrinks	12	7054	10:36 PM Sep 11, 2019 by PaulJohn
	Anyone know how to..... (Preview) Does anyone know how to remove the end of a ignition key that broke off inside the ignition please? The car is a Kia Rio wagon. Thanks June C	June	9	2342	09:05 PM Sep 11, 2019 by Aus-Kiwi
	DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (Preview) About one week ago on the NSW North Coast a Police Highway Patrol BMW Diesel caught fire and was written off. The driver had been chasing a vehicle and followed it onto long grass at the side of the road, and while apprehending the driver the Police BMW caught fire. Modern Diesel Engines conforming to Eu...	Knight	6	2274	07:59 PM Sep 11, 2019 by Aus-Kiwi
	faulty water pump (Preview) My water pump runs when turned on, I can hear it running but it is not delivering water. What is the problem? any advice appreciated.	Gus1949	5	1412	06:52 PM Sep 10, 2019 by Baz421
	Hot passenger seat in our Longreach (Preview) Any idea on how to stop the heat coming up under the passenger seat from the motor. Cheers	goldcoaster	10	2149	01:12 PM Sep 10, 2019 by goldcoaster
	Truma b14 boiler (Preview) Hi I was wondering if anybody knows what I need to look for when my hot water tap runs out of water after 5-10 seconds. The cold water will flow continuously. But when I switch the mixer to hot , it stops almost immediately. Any help greatly appreciated please. Chucker. -- Edited by Chucker on Sunday 8...	Chucker	4	2012	11:44 AM Sep 10, 2019 by DMaxer
	Coaster tyre wear (Preview) hi folks... ive bought a 94 coaster lwb out of commercial service 12 months ago. The tyres have been regulary rotated. They have 5 tread blocks on them of which all the outer block have slightly more wear than the others... this coaster has done some bush work evident from mud on the underbody and im hopi...	robertbruce	7	2705	11:38 AM Sep 10, 2019 by dogbox
	Hdmi switch or hdmi + RCA (Preview) For those using Vast and Foxtel, do you use 2x HDMI cables with a switch or does one have an RCA input to the tv? IE how do you change between the two?? TIA Bas	Bas + Eve	6	1459	09:19 AM Sep 9, 2019 by goldcoaster
	Wanted: Dead or near dead drop in lithium batteries (Preview) If you have a dead or near dead lithium battery that you can't get any joy regarding a warranty replacement, I'm interested in buying it. I want to see just what it is that is failing in these drop in 12v batteries and the only way I'll find out is to open them up. So, if you want to get a few $$ for something tha...	T1 Terry	7	2224	10:13 AM Sep 8, 2019 by bobsa
	Fridge Temperature (Preview) I purchased a new van 6 months ago (not my first) and it's fitted with a Dometic RMDX25 fridge. Whether it's a hot day or cool day, whether it's running on LPG, 240v or 12v, it will not cool below 8 degrees, measured with a min/max digital thermometer. It has to be the fridge, not the power source and I am th...	Captain	8	4141	08:30 PM Sep 7, 2019 by Aus-Kiwi
	Lithium batteries (Preview) To Terri1 Please some advice on parallel Sentry Lithium batteries, is it possible and is it recommended. Thanks Greg.	terriwa	8	1682	01:11 PM Sep 7, 2019 by T1 Terry
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