Techies' Corner

Cyggy · Cyggy

I'm thinking about fitting a reversing camera on my Prado to assist hitching up my caravan, but which one do I choose ??? like to hear what others have chosen and their experience of performance and ease of fitting unit to vehicle. does the cost of the camera reflect the performance or are they much ali...

denmonkey · denmonkey

HI all, I know there are a number of amateur radio operators on this forum and in general among the 4wd/towing community. Based on some of my videos on the Paj, I've gotten several questions on how I went about mounting the big tarheel 200 on the back of the Paj. To that end I've finally got around to k...

terrola · terrola

does any one use a tekonsha primus iq electric brake controller if so do they do the job ok? no problems?

iana · iana

Just wondering if nudge bars will help protect the radiators of the vehicle in the event of a collision with an animal. Looks to me as though they are fastened by a light bracket a four smallish bolts.

Bas + Eve · Bas + Eve

Any feedback on the best 90/100ltr 3 way fridge?? I note Dometic have a new model out, but cautious on new models. TIA for all and any help. Bas

bosrob · bosrob

Hi. I tow a Jayco Journey 17.55-8 with a Triton. Towball mass is about 140kg and tub load about 150kg. Total van mass 2100 kg. Total Triton mass 2300 kg. I noticed on a recent trip that, when coupled up, the Triton rear springs change from convex to concave. The rig tows easily and I have never experienced...

AlexB · AlexB

Hi I am considering buying one of the Belief model heaters for my small van, it seems as if it is the only genuine 2kw heater around. However there is no information of the controller for this heater. I would like to see if it is possible to set temperature, and/or the pulse rate for the pump. Also whether t...

The Travelling Dillberries · The Travelling Dillberries

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=swUDFWQ5QhI&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR35sxbvDvWl4e6nR4lOiWrq79uWpZKFAO2OVJ9pAXYUzYc30tWKiau-sS4

matho · matho

I have set up in Sarina QLD,first time out of NSW l only get SBS, ABC,do I have to register as a traveller to get other channels.Have E16-4 fault no permission to view this channel .Cheers Sid

DMaxer · DMaxer

After many happy hot showers in my van I woke to a cold one the other morning. My heater is a Truma and for some strange reason will heat the water whilst using the gas but now refuses to work using the mains power. It has been faultless in the past but has decided to go on strike, but only when using mains powe...

Flags2 · Flags2

Hello all, I have done a search and read posts about wireless rear view cameras for vans but not so many recent posts about them. With improvement's in technology, I am interested in hearing about anyone's experiences with Bluetooth rear view cameras for caravans. eg interference or other issues...

Flyingkiwi · Flyingkiwi

What does everyone use for wifi to stream Netflix etc?

RoamerAllWaze · RoamerAllWaze

https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recall/honda-australia-motorcycle-and-power-equipment-pty-ltd-eu22i-generator-- Edited by RoamerAllWaze on Tuesday 2nd of July 2019 06:50:24 PM -- Edited by...

Farmhat · Farmhat

Thought I should ask in case it circumvents a problem happening. The water pump in the van works fine, but has for a few days, when taps are turned on been chattering loudly and causing solid reverberations through the pipes. Sounds like a jackhammer in the shower cubicle. Can also feel it on taps arou...

Hendo · Hendo

Can anyone give me some info on the Solar Force Battery Charger. It's fitted in my 10 yo Van, Fusion. I have know manual and it appears that the manufacture has gone bust as their Web site is inactive.

Whenarewethere · Whenarewethere

https://thegreynomads.activeboard.com/t65662065/50amp-anderson-plug-expand-for-4-awg-cable/

travelyounger · travelyounger

I am going to buy a new van with 2 x 100 amp lithium batteries 3x 160 amp solar running a 220 litre 2 way fridge and will be mainly camping off the grid . if anyone has a similar setup will the batteries have enough storage for times of not so much sun or would it be better to have 300 amps thanks

Dncwell · Dncwell

Good afternoon members. Has anyone had any experience or recommendations regarding fitting air bag or the later solid type bag and coil unit to the rear springs. Best regards, Neil.

oldtrack123 · oldtrack123

Electrical Licensing Committee disciplinary outcomes During March and April 2019, the Electrical Licensing Committee held disciplinary hearings against four licence holders:An electrical worker performed non-compliant electrical work without holding a contractors licence and left ex...

Kevin 1955 · Kevin 1955

Heading to Alice Springs then Katherine, does anyone know a good Autu Electrician that can fit an in dash gps system. I tried one in Horsham but he couldnt finish it, didnt know how to do the steering wheel harness. Its for a Fiat Ducato cheers. Kevin.

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	Reversing Cameras and choosing the right one. (Preview) I'm thinking about fitting a reversing camera on my Prado to assist hitching up my caravan, but which one do I choose ??? like to hear what others have chosen and their experience of performance and ease of fitting unit to vehicle. does the cost of the camera reflect the performance or are they much ali...	Cyggy	5	1506	11:40 AM Jul 11, 2019 by iana
	BIG HF Antenna install (video) ham radio porn :) (Preview) HI all, I know there are a number of amateur radio operators on this forum and in general among the 4wd/towing community. Based on some of my videos on the Paj, I've gotten several questions on how I went about mounting the big tarheel 200 on the back of the Paj. To that end I've finally got around to k...	denmonkey	7	1171	02:24 PM Jul 10, 2019 by Whenarewethere
	tekonsha (Preview) does any one use a tekonsha primus iq electric brake controller if so do they do the job ok? no problems?	terrola	9	1913	10:57 PM Jul 9, 2019 by Cupie
	Nudge bars - Decoration, or do they help prevent damage. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Just wondering if nudge bars will help protect the radiators of the vehicle in the event of a collision with an animal. Looks to me as though they are fastened by a light bracket a four smallish bolts.	iana	36	6155	01:17 PM Jul 9, 2019 by Greg 1
	3 way fridge (Preview) Any feedback on the best 90/100ltr 3 way fridge?? I note Dometic have a new model out, but cautious on new models. TIA for all and any help. Bas	Bas + Eve	4	2258	12:55 PM Jul 9, 2019 by Greg 1
	rear suspension overload (Preview) Hi. I tow a Jayco Journey 17.55-8 with a Triton. Towball mass is about 140kg and tub load about 150kg. Total van mass 2100 kg. Total Triton mass 2300 kg. I noticed on a recent trip that, when coupled up, the Triton rear springs change from convex to concave. The rig tows easily and I have never experienced...	bosrob	25	2536	12:24 AM Jul 9, 2019 by Aus-Kiwi
	Belief model 2kw diesel heater controller (Preview) Hi I am considering buying one of the Belief model heaters for my small van, it seems as if it is the only genuine 2kw heater around. However there is no information of the controller for this heater. I would like to see if it is possible to set temperature, and/or the pulse rate for the pump. Also whether t...	AlexB	5	3185	11:10 PM Jul 8, 2019 by AlexB
	Car/Caravan/Trailer weights explained (Preview) https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=swUDFWQ5QhI&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR35sxbvDvWl4e6nR4lOiWrq79uWpZKFAO2OVJ9pAXYUzYc30tWKiau-sS4	The Travelling Dillberries	2	1505	10:55 PM Jul 8, 2019 by landy
	Vast tv (Preview) I have set up in Sarina QLD,first time out of NSW l only get SBS, ABC,do I have to register as a traveller to get other channels.Have E16-4 fault no permission to view this channel .Cheers Sid	matho	4	1168	12:52 PM Jul 8, 2019 by Aus-Kiwi
	Hot Water System (Preview) After many happy hot showers in my van I woke to a cold one the other morning. My heater is a Truma and for some strange reason will heat the water whilst using the gas but now refuses to work using the mains power. It has been faultless in the past but has decided to go on strike, but only when using mains powe...	DMaxer	12	1985	12:15 PM Jul 6, 2019 by DMaxer
	Bluetooth rear view camera for caravans (Preview) Hello all, I have done a search and read posts about wireless rear view cameras for vans but not so many recent posts about them. With improvement's in technology, I am interested in hearing about anyone's experiences with Bluetooth rear view cameras for caravans. eg interference or other issues...	Flags2	6	1472	10:21 AM Jul 6, 2019 by Flags2
	Wifi (Preview) What does everyone use for wifi to stream Netflix etc?	Flyingkiwi	4	1509	08:10 PM Jul 5, 2019 by Flyingkiwi
	Product Recall - Honda EU22i fuel valve - loose screws may cause leak (Preview) https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recall/honda-australia-motorcycle-and-power-equipment-pty-ltd-eu22i-generator-- Edited by RoamerAllWaze on Tuesday 2nd of July 2019 06:50:24 PM -- Edited by...	RoamerAllWaze	1	1521	04:58 PM Jul 4, 2019 by Mike Harding
	Chattering water pump (Preview) Thought I should ask in case it circumvents a problem happening. The water pump in the van works fine, but has for a few days, when taps are turned on been chattering loudly and causing solid reverberations through the pipes. Sounds like a jackhammer in the shower cubicle. Can also feel it on taps arou...	Farmhat	10	1968	04:24 PM Jul 4, 2019 by Baz421
	Solar Force Battery Charger (Preview) Can anyone give me some info on the Solar Force Battery Charger. It's fitted in my 10 yo Van, Fusion. I have know manual and it appears that the manufacture has gone bust as their Web site is inactive.	Hendo	2	1339	03:45 PM Jul 4, 2019 by denmonkey
	Anderson plugs with oversize cables & air compressor issues (Preview) https://thegreynomads.activeboard.com/t65662065/50amp-anderson-plug-expand-for-4-awg-cable/	Whenarewethere	4	1749	05:10 PM Jul 2, 2019 by Whenarewethere
	Lithium batteries ( 1 2 3 4 ) (closed) (Preview) I am going to buy a new van with 2 x 100 amp lithium batteries 3x 160 amp solar running a 220 litre 2 way fridge and will be mainly camping off the grid . if anyone has a similar setup will the batteries have enough storage for times of not so much sun or would it be better to have 300 amps thanks	travelyounger	102	7523	03:02 PM Jul 1, 2019 by Dncwell
	Winnebago Eyre rear suspension. (Preview) Good afternoon members. Has anyone had any experience or recommendations regarding fitting air bag or the later solid type bag and coil unit to the rear springs. Best regards, Neil.	Dncwell	11	2279	06:27 PM Jun 30, 2019 by Dncwell
	What can happen to licensed electrical workers who fail to comply (Preview) Electrical Licensing Committee disciplinary outcomes During March and April 2019, the Electrical Licensing Committee held disciplinary hearings against four licence holders:An electrical worker performed non-compliant electrical work without holding a contractors licence and left ex...	oldtrack123	21	2731	12:16 PM Jun 30, 2019 by oldtrack123
	GPS system (Preview) Heading to Alice Springs then Katherine, does anyone know a good Autu Electrician that can fit an in dash gps system. I tried one in Horsham but he couldnt finish it, didnt know how to do the steering wheel harness. Its for a Fiat Ducato cheers. Kevin.	Kevin 1955	6	1446	10:03 PM Jun 28, 2019 by jegog
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