Techies' Corner

Little Briney · Little Briney

My caravan toilet, a Thetford C2, worked perfectly when I parked the caravan a few months ago. It now will open the valve but it will not flush. I have checked the flush tank is full, the main tank is empty, the fuse is good and the switch has not been changed. Apart from not using it, is there anything else I...

Baz421 · Baz421

Hi all.. As per a previous post my Danfoss BDF50 compressor fan packed it in on 43 deg C day. Have had considerable problems getting replacement that has the required airflow in cfm. MOST fans don't deliver the 80cfm minimum. Danfoss don't supply fans in Aust now - go buy one. typical. Found one at about...

jegog · jegog

I bought a 2nd. hand camper trailer which uses those triangular screw adjusters. Some are useless as the threads are stripped. I bought replacements at BCF and they are a slightly different size and will not fit. The threaded bit is slightly larger and won't nestle in the expanded position for them to...

Bobdown · Bobdown

190 lt compressor fridge not working properly, looked up top vent and wool insulation was laying across condenser fan. Insulation had expanded and collected a bit of red dust and became heavy, check your vents. Cheers Bob

Knight · Knight

I dislike comments claiming a vehicle is the best written by an owner, but it can be handy to read owner experience reports; My MU-X has just been given the 60,000 kilometre manufacturer's recommended service, vehicle purchased new in late 2017. While the book recommends engine oil and filter ever...

denmonkey · denmonkey

Hi all, My pop top doesn't sit up straight these days and is putting some strain on the skirt when in its upright position and as such is making the zips hard to open. I believe this is a result of uneven pressure in my struts, meaning I need new ones. Just a couple of Qs for those who have done it before I spe...

iana · iana

At what voltage, when wiring up solar panels in series, is one required to have the work done by a licensed electrician. I'm guessing it would be 110volts.

pastaqueen · pastaqueen

I have tried to have the lock serviced it remains difficult. I cannot find a replacement for this old lock. Suggestions appreciated.

Dave Jezza · Dave Jezza

Hi all. We've had our van over a year now, and camped off grid and in parks on 240v without any issues with power. 160W solar and 120ah battery. I can't work out what this switch. "Master Switch", actually does. On or off everything works, or appears to. The 3 way fridge is pretty weak on 12v when towing, bu...

Hetho · Hetho

We spent the last 12 months on the road. travelled 45000 Km`s; and I carried out 4 services on my 200 series. Toyota have only done 2 services on my vehicle and each time I have been very disappointed. They have been very accomodating each time; but, I just can't throw good money at poor service. The faul...

terrola · terrola

hi does any one use chrome cast for watching netflix if so from phone or laptop ? do you find it ok ? thank you

Mr newts · Mr newts

Hi all we are heading over the nullarbor shortly and been advised to get a Sat phone for safety reasons,question is . Is it really necessary and what phone is the best one to get . We just want to be certain that getting a Sat phone isn't just another needless expense.

vonjean · vonjean

Anyone bought a good shower head with an off & on switch, that does a good job? now On the second one, looked good but the switch was a slide type with gets so hard to move, in the end took it out ready to replace. Need Australian fittings so can just screw it on the hose, as sometimes the sites are USA with...

Pam_Chris · Pam_Chris

I have just had the rear window on my Flexiglass Canopy literally explode while sitting in the shade (glad we were not away from home). This is apparently not an unusual occurrence for any of the fibreglass canopies. But what I found out was that if you have an insurance policy that covers you for a new wi...

Cyclops · Cyclops

just installed a VictRon BMV700 battery monitor in the van. At last I know whether or not my batteries are fully charged or not. Before all I had was a couple of green leds that really gave little info. The Victron shows actual voltage of batteries, how many amp hours are being drawn from the system, how m...

Bukhouse · Bukhouse

Hi, My son in law and wife have a Coromal silhouette 2006 and the mag wheels have crazing under the coating on the surface of the mags it appears that it is common problem dose anyone know the cause ?? to fix he had to sand the mag back and repolish cheers Ken

wombat50 · wombat50

Hi, I have just noticed this oil leak from one of the van wheels. I assume this is something to do with the bearings. would it indicate it is a worn/broken seal or the bearing is stuffed and will need replacing. any ideas or advice welcomed. Ross

Hetho · Hetho

The question is: When parked up at home, is it best to have it running or switched off with the doors open. I look forward to your advise. Regards. Hetho.

surf and turf · surf and turf

Hi all hope you can help me with a problem regarding my dometic fridge I need to replace the thermostat and was wondering if I have to remove the fridge from the cutout. also the thermos element for the gas looks like a big blob of copper not a straight probe.should it be replaced also. and help appreciate...

DMaxer · DMaxer

I have moved on from my power inlet issues only to be confronted by the front boot on my Windsor refusing to stay open when lifted up. I noticed that there are two struts to do this job and even to my simple mind I have realised that this must be the problem. My question are these;. Does it only take one of thes...

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	Thetford C2 Toilet: Red Faced but not Flushed (Preview) My caravan toilet, a Thetford C2, worked perfectly when I parked the caravan a few months ago. It now will open the valve but it will not flush. I have checked the flush tank is full, the main tank is empty, the fuse is good and the switch has not been changed. Apart from not using it, is there anything else I...	Little Briney	6	1322	12:52 AM Mar 18, 2019 by Little Briney
	HELP PLEASE WITH 12V ISSUE - HOW TO REDUCE CURRENT TO FRIDGE FAN (Preview) Hi all.. As per a previous post my Danfoss BDF50 compressor fan packed it in on 43 deg C day. Have had considerable problems getting replacement that has the required airflow in cfm. MOST fans don't deliver the 80cfm minimum. Danfoss don't supply fans in Aust now - go buy one. typical. Found one at about...	Baz421	25	3121	11:28 PM Mar 17, 2019 by Whenarewethere
	Tent pole adjusters (Preview) I bought a 2nd. hand camper trailer which uses those triangular screw adjusters. Some are useless as the threads are stripped. I bought replacements at BCF and they are a slightly different size and will not fit. The threaded bit is slightly larger and won't nestle in the expanded position for them to...	jegog	7	2020	05:18 PM Mar 17, 2019 by Aus-Kiwi
	Example of shoddy work (Preview) 190 lt compressor fridge not working properly, looked up top vent and wool insulation was laying across condenser fan. Insulation had expanded and collected a bit of red dust and became heavy, check your vents. Cheers Bob	Bobdown	13	2061	11:39 AM Mar 17, 2019 by Craig1
	ISUZU MU-X 4WD (Preview) I dislike comments claiming a vehicle is the best written by an owner, but it can be handy to read owner experience reports; My MU-X has just been given the 60,000 kilometre manufacturer's recommended service, vehicle purchased new in late 2017. While the book recommends engine oil and filter ever...	Knight	7	3616	09:17 AM Mar 17, 2019 by Ron-D
	pop top strut replacement (Preview) Hi all, My pop top doesn't sit up straight these days and is putting some strain on the skirt when in its upright position and as such is making the zips hard to open. I believe this is a result of uneven pressure in my struts, meaning I need new ones. Just a couple of Qs for those who have done it before I spe...	denmonkey	12	4056	09:43 PM Mar 15, 2019 by Craig1
	Electrical question. (Preview) At what voltage, when wiring up solar panels in series, is one required to have the work done by a licensed electrician. I'm guessing it would be 110volts.	iana	15	2156	06:53 PM Mar 15, 2019 by jegog
	Lock on statesman 1989 van round flush difficult to open . Where to find replacement or repair (Preview) I have tried to have the lock serviced it remains difficult. I cannot find a replacement for this old lock. Suggestions appreciated.	pastaqueen	2	1595	08:48 AM Mar 15, 2019 by PeterD
	Master Switch (Preview) Hi all. We've had our van over a year now, and camped off grid and in parks on 240v without any issues with power. 160W solar and 120ah battery. I can't work out what this switch. "Master Switch", actually does. On or off everything works, or appears to. The 3 way fridge is pretty weak on 12v when towing, bu...	Dave Jezza	7	1946	02:06 PM Mar 14, 2019 by Aus-Kiwi
	Servicing the Tug on the road. (Preview) We spent the last 12 months on the road. travelled 45000 Km`s; and I carried out 4 services on my 200 series. Toyota have only done 2 services on my vehicle and each time I have been very disappointed. They have been very accomodating each time; but, I just can't throw good money at poor service. The faul...	Hetho	9	2157	09:24 PM Mar 13, 2019 by ABNER
	chrome cast (Preview) hi does any one use chrome cast for watching netflix if so from phone or laptop ? do you find it ok ? thank you	terrola	8	1405	03:15 PM Mar 12, 2019 by MikeL
	Satellite phone (Preview) Hi all we are heading over the nullarbor shortly and been advised to get a Sat phone for safety reasons,question is . Is it really necessary and what phone is the best one to get . We just want to be certain that getting a Sat phone isn't just another needless expense.	Mr newts	19	2655	11:15 PM Mar 10, 2019 by Warren-Pat_01
	Shower head (Preview) Anyone bought a good shower head with an off & on switch, that does a good job? now On the second one, looked good but the switch was a slide type with gets so hard to move, in the end took it out ready to replace. Need Australian fittings so can just screw it on the hose, as sometimes the sites are USA with...	vonjean	2	1624	10:46 AM Mar 10, 2019 by vonjean
	canopy windows (Preview) I have just had the rear window on my Flexiglass Canopy literally explode while sitting in the shade (glad we were not away from home). This is apparently not an unusual occurrence for any of the fibreglass canopies. But what I found out was that if you have an insurance policy that covers you for a new wi...	Pam_Chris	4	5156	09:38 PM Mar 9, 2019 by Pam_Chris
	Victron BMV 700 (Preview) just installed a VictRon BMV700 battery monitor in the van. At last I know whether or not my batteries are fully charged or not. Before all I had was a couple of green leds that really gave little info. The Victron shows actual voltage of batteries, how many amp hours are being drawn from the system, how m...	Cyclops	7	1426	09:23 PM Mar 8, 2019 by Chris61
	Coromal mag wheel surface crazing (Preview) Hi, My son in law and wife have a Coromal silhouette 2006 and the mag wheels have crazing under the coating on the surface of the mags it appears that it is common problem dose anyone know the cause ?? to fix he had to sand the mag back and repolish cheers Ken	Bukhouse	6	1521	11:18 PM Mar 7, 2019 by Bukhouse
	van wheel bearings (Preview) Hi, I have just noticed this oil leak from one of the van wheels. I assume this is something to do with the bearings. would it indicate it is a worn/broken seal or the bearing is stuffed and will need replacing. any ideas or advice welcomed. Ross	wombat50	7	1240	10:08 PM Mar 6, 2019 by darjak
	Compressor fridges (Preview) The question is: When parked up at home, is it best to have it running or switched off with the doors open. I look forward to your advise. Regards. Hetho.	Hetho	7	1193	11:44 AM Mar 6, 2019 by T1 Terry
	dometic rm4601 rv fridge (Preview) Hi all hope you can help me with a problem regarding my dometic fridge I need to replace the thermostat and was wondering if I have to remove the fridge from the cutout. also the thermos element for the gas looks like a big blob of copper not a straight probe.should it be replaced also. and help appreciate...	surf and turf	0	996	11:21 AM Mar 6, 2019 by surf and turf
	Front Boot Struts (Preview) I have moved on from my power inlet issues only to be confronted by the front boot on my Windsor refusing to stay open when lifted up. I noticed that there are two struts to do this job and even to my simple mind I have realised that this must be the problem. My question are these;. Does it only take one of thes...	DMaxer	14	1631	07:54 AM Mar 6, 2019 by DMaxer
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