Techies' Corner

Dougwe · Dougwe

Hi all from tropical Townsville. I have a 2014 Colorado ute and want to get a brighter headlight instead of the dull original. So I was thinking changing to LED but was just told by a auto elec not to because mine and later models are not suited to LED headlights without major expense unless they came as or...

Rod Mac · Rod Mac

With all the discussions going on around weights I ask if there is anybody with knowledge on how the Cvan manufacturers determine the Ratings on the compliance plates. My van has an axle group rating of 2800kg.(dual axle roller rocker leaf springs) The compliance plate is stamped as follows. The...

punch and judi · punch and judi

my optitec V2 caravan mover is not working in forward or reverse. it will swivel left and right but when forward or reverse button is pushed it omits a continuous beep and will not move. it seems like the brake is jammed on or the gears are locked. I have tried different batteries and even connected it to a...

goldenyears · goldenyears

Recently had a ranger service .. wheel nuts were definitely over torqued after service .... should be 135nm and were 170nm !! don't think they used a torque wrench just the air gun !! Am I wrong in saying even 135nm appears to be too tight especially for after market wheels ? I struggle to get the nuts...

Hendo · Hendo

I'm going to paint my aluminium checker plate tool boxes. Looking for any hints on prep and process. Thanks Hendo

somewhere wanderers · somewhere wanderers

Hi all, I have a reversing camera in my vehicle and one on the back of the caravan, both cable connected to the monitor. My problem is that the camera on the van shows up as very bright with excessive contrast compared to the one on the car. Any idea as to why they would be so different??? The one on the van is p...

Cowboy7307 · Cowboy7307

Just a query about Satellite TV Looking at putting it into or onto Van ,Can i run it on a computer screen or must it go through a Tv We already have the decoder box and card which we use at home Where would the best place to get the parts from, like dish ,and what size is recommended would secondhand parts be ok...

Bickies · Bickies

I recently purchased a dual voltmeter/ammeter. I have connected the voltage wiring across the van battery terminals, but as there are multiple points to wire to, where do I connect the two wires to give me amp draw. The van has a solar panel on the roof with solar regulator and a battery charger in circu...

Treecrest · Treecrest

Some months ago I installed a diesel heater under the seat. The other day, I noticed the outside wood of the seat getting extremely hot. Purchased a special insulating sleeve, but when I opened up the seat, the problem was the outlet tubing had come off the outlet, so under the seat was like a heat cham...

JayDee · JayDee

I have a dual battery system. I have only used the C. Tech charger on a single battery. Do I have to plug into and charge each individual battery, or can I just connect to one battery and the unit will then charge both batteries??? Jay&Dee

Gus1949 · Gus1949

Are there any issues with using a Pajero (not the Pajero Sport) as a tow vehicle? The spare wheel sticks out a far way and I'm wondering if there would be an issue with the rear door being opened with a van attached to the vehicle.

Teddy326 · Teddy326

My mate says if he switches the parking lights on (cant remember the new vehicle but can find out) it causes the Smart Alternator to act as a old technology alternator and put out higher voltage on a constant basis. Anybody come across this on their vehicles? If it works it could avoid the cost of add on t...

ccjk · ccjk

Has anyone replaced their caravan battery with a Lithiun Ion battery. Whats to know charging ETC

iana · iana

Those vehicles that have weight capacity up grades, never once have I read or heard of increasing the stopping ability of these vehicle. I would have thought the most important feature of any vehicle is to be able to stop. Yet I have not heard of any brake modifications, or tire (rubber on the road) chan...

NeilW · NeilW

Hi all, this is my first post so forgive me if this has been covered before, We have recently purchased a 93 Mazda T3500, and was wondering what tyre pressures to use. Front and duels on the rear?

Cooch · Cooch

Can those who use TPMS share what sort of temperatures their tyres run at during summer and how much variation there is between individual tyres. Also curious about how much lower running temps would be in the cooler months and if the variation range between tyres is correspondingly less. -- Edited b...

denmonkey · denmonkey

Hi all, looking for some input on how you lot secure your doors, draws/fridge during transit. I have an older van '94 model, so not everything is new and working as it should. Albeit, I hear being new is still no guarantee Anyway , point being i have latches similar to these ones below. slightly dif...

graeme c · graeme c

just had an agm battery fail and had to open a window at midnight to get fresh air, the batteries are located under the bed in the Motorhome, turned Ctek charger off and called a sparky in the morning no suitable batteries in Roxby Downs so he is coming back tomorrow to isolate the failed battery and I will...

vince56 · vince56

Hi All, Reading the other recent post re diesel I thought I would pose a question. I recently had my diesel heater refusing to start in the morning, it was about 1 degree. It appears the diesel had gelled in the lines, after an hour or so when the sun was on the van the unit ran no problem. Does anyone experi...

Eaglemax · Eaglemax

We built our own caravan and planned a place under one bed for a drawer fridge. Yesterday we installed the fridge (see pics). We chose the Dometic CD-30. The 30 litre fridge is 12 litres larger than our Waeco CF-18 small chest fridge we previously owned in our last 11ft van so we know it will be large enoug...

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	Change headlight globes (Preview) Hi all from tropical Townsville. I have a 2014 Colorado ute and want to get a brighter headlight instead of the dull original. So I was thinking changing to LED but was just told by a auto elec not to because mine and later models are not suited to LED headlights without major expense unless they came as or...	Dougwe	19	4006	08:18 PM Aug 11, 2019 by Aus-Kiwi
	Axle ratings query (Preview) With all the discussions going on around weights I ask if there is anybody with knowledge on how the Cvan manufacturers determine the Ratings on the compliance plates. My van has an axle group rating of 2800kg.(dual axle roller rocker leaf springs) The compliance plate is stamped as follows. The...	Rod Mac	28	1776	08:18 PM Aug 10, 2019 by Peter_n_Margaret
	caravan mover (Preview) my optitec V2 caravan mover is not working in forward or reverse. it will swivel left and right but when forward or reverse button is pushed it omits a continuous beep and will not move. it seems like the brake is jammed on or the gears are locked. I have tried different batteries and even connected it to a...	punch and judi	6	3056	07:21 PM Aug 10, 2019 by punch and judi
	ranger wheel nut torque settings (Preview) Recently had a ranger service .. wheel nuts were definitely over torqued after service .... should be 135nm and were 170nm !! don't think they used a torque wrench just the air gun !! Am I wrong in saying even 135nm appears to be too tight especially for after market wheels ? I struggle to get the nuts...	goldenyears	13	9201	10:45 AM Aug 9, 2019 by Gus1949
	To paint tool box (Preview) I'm going to paint my aluminium checker plate tool boxes. Looking for any hints on prep and process. Thanks Hendo	Hendo	5	1893	10:27 AM Aug 9, 2019 by Hendo
	Reversing camera Troubleshooting. (Preview) Hi all, I have a reversing camera in my vehicle and one on the back of the caravan, both cable connected to the monitor. My problem is that the camera on the van shows up as very bright with excessive contrast compared to the one on the car. Any idea as to why they would be so different??? The one on the van is p...	somewhere wanderers	2	1866	05:17 PM Aug 7, 2019 by Baz421
	satellite tv (Preview) Just a query about Satellite TV Looking at putting it into or onto Van ,Can i run it on a computer screen or must it go through a Tv We already have the decoder box and card which we use at home Where would the best place to get the parts from, like dish ,and what size is recommended would secondhand parts be ok...	Cowboy7307	8	2680	05:53 AM Aug 7, 2019 by JayDee
	Wiring in an ammeter (Preview) I recently purchased a dual voltmeter/ammeter. I have connected the voltage wiring across the van battery terminals, but as there are multiple points to wire to, where do I connect the two wires to give me amp draw. The van has a solar panel on the roof with solar regulator and a battery charger in circu...	Bickies	3	1969	09:41 PM Aug 6, 2019 by Whenarewethere
	Diesel Heater under a seat diesel heater (Preview) Some months ago I installed a diesel heater under the seat. The other day, I noticed the outside wood of the seat getting extremely hot. Purchased a special insulating sleeve, but when I opened up the seat, the problem was the outlet tubing had come off the outlet, so under the seat was like a heat cham...	Treecrest	4	2210	06:00 PM Aug 4, 2019 by T1 Terry
	Dual battery charging via a C.Tech charger (Preview) I have a dual battery system. I have only used the C. Tech charger on a single battery. Do I have to plug into and charge each individual battery, or can I just connect to one battery and the unit will then charge both batteries??? Jay&Dee	JayDee	14	1109	04:27 PM Aug 4, 2019 by Aus-Kiwi
	Mitsubishi Pajero ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Are there any issues with using a Pajero (not the Pajero Sport) as a tow vehicle? The spare wheel sticks out a far way and I'm wondering if there would be an issue with the rear door being opened with a van attached to the vehicle.	Gus1949	34	7336	11:44 AM Aug 3, 2019 by yobarr
	"Fooling" a Smart Alternator (Preview) My mate says if he switches the parking lights on (cant remember the new vehicle but can find out) it causes the Smart Alternator to act as a old technology alternator and put out higher voltage on a constant basis. Anybody come across this on their vehicles? If it works it could avoid the cost of add on t...	Teddy326	12	31383	08:39 PM Aug 2, 2019 by Teddy326
	lithium Ion Batteries (Preview) Has anyone replaced their caravan battery with a Lithiun Ion battery. Whats to know charging ETC	ccjk	1	1656	10:18 AM Aug 2, 2019 by Phillipn
	Those vehicles that have weight capacity up grades. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Those vehicles that have weight capacity up grades, never once have I read or heard of increasing the stopping ability of these vehicle. I would have thought the most important feature of any vehicle is to be able to stop. Yet I have not heard of any brake modifications, or tire (rubber on the road) chan...	iana	30	2708	09:19 AM Aug 2, 2019 by iana
	Tyre pressure (Preview) Hi all, this is my first post so forgive me if this has been covered before, We have recently purchased a 93 Mazda T3500, and was wondering what tyre pressures to use. Front and duels on the rear?	NeilW	24	3949	10:15 AM Jul 30, 2019 by denmonkey
	What are Your Tyre Temps (Preview) Can those who use TPMS share what sort of temperatures their tyres run at during summer and how much variation there is between individual tyres. Also curious about how much lower running temps would be in the cooler months and if the variation range between tyres is correspondingly less. -- Edited b...	Cooch	6	1872	03:07 PM Jul 29, 2019 by StewG
	securing doors etc during travel (Preview) Hi all, looking for some input on how you lot secure your doors, draws/fridge during transit. I have an older van '94 model, so not everything is new and working as it should. Albeit, I hear being new is still no guarantee Anyway , point being i have latches similar to these ones below. slightly dif...	denmonkey	15	3296	10:36 PM Jul 24, 2019 by denmonkey
	Fumes from ago battery fail (Preview) just had an agm battery fail and had to open a window at midnight to get fresh air, the batteries are located under the bed in the Motorhome, turned Ctek charger off and called a sparky in the morning no suitable batteries in Roxby Downs so he is coming back tomorrow to isolate the failed battery and I will...	graeme c	10	2280	08:56 PM Jul 24, 2019 by Tony Bev
	Alpine Diesel Additive (Preview) Hi All, Reading the other recent post re diesel I thought I would pose a question. I recently had my diesel heater refusing to start in the morning, it was about 1 degree. It appears the diesel had gelled in the lines, after an hour or so when the sun was on the van the unit ran no problem. Does anyone experi...	vince56	7	2423	11:47 AM Jul 24, 2019 by T1 Terry
	Drawer fridges (Preview) We built our own caravan and planned a place under one bed for a drawer fridge. Yesterday we installed the fridge (see pics). We chose the Dometic CD-30. The 30 litre fridge is 12 litres larger than our Waeco CF-18 small chest fridge we previously owned in our last 11ft van so we know it will be large enoug...	Eaglemax	4	3705	07:17 AM Jul 23, 2019 by Eaglemax
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