Techies' Corner

Hendo · Hendo

Hi I'm thinking about remapping my D-Max 2012, has anyone out there done theirs and are you happy with the results. Comments much appreciated Hendo

iana · iana

Some time ago I replaced the two 100 AH Gel batteries for two 120AH AGM's, this has made a big difference to our power availability, I believe the two Gels were wrecked at the factory and the service depot by incorrect charging, i.e. fast charging a Gel battery. Since installation, I have been reluctan...

Bobdown · Bobdown

What is general consensus with dual shocks? I have single ones but there is provision for a second one to be fitted without too much trouble by the look of it. It is a semi off road, CRS 3200 kg suspension. From my limited knowledge, dual shocks don't get as hot as single ones, but on a majority of bitumen t...

Hodgey · Hodgey

Hopefully someone has heard this and it is normal. When I start my fridge on gas the burner makes a roaring sound as it burns the gas. After a few minutes this sound lessens considerably and stays that way. Is this normal or should it continuing making the louder roar. Its not real old, just louder than af...

Iva Biggen · Iva Biggen

Hi GNs I have just signed up and posted on the forum tonight although I have been reading the topics for a while. I am considering updating my old Ford Courier ute that has served me well but I was just reading this and now I am concerned if these newer products are as bad as what the newspaper reported. http...

GlobalTraveller · GlobalTraveller

Dear Forum I am writing to try and find out if anyone has experienced a particular issue while towing their rig up steep hills. As there is a great deal information I have provided you with I have placed it all in the attachment rather than typing it here. A good deal of searching forums, especially For...

dorian · dorian

[url]https://guff.com/revolutionary-antenna-developed-by-nasa-engi...

Vaughan · Vaughan

using a vast satelite dish what is the best way to hook up a fox box for fox viewing

valiant81 · valiant81

Hi all; Ok this happened last year and just before Christmas, I had just served the hot water heater in my caravan and had replaced the anode at the same time, we do not use our caravan and the last time it was out was at Easter,hoped to take it away for the Christmas holidays. When replacing the anode...

Extraordinary Rendition · Extraordinary Rendition

Having insufficient space for a washing machine but being too lazy to hand wash I was contemplating a partial automation solution. Get a 30ish litre plastic drum with a screw on lid big enough to load my clothes / water. Build a 4 roller cradle to sit the above drum on with the axis on the horizontal....

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... cheers - John -- Edited by rockylizard on Thursday 21st of February 2019 01:45:23 PM

Extraordinary Rendition · Extraordinary Rendition

Am researching a computer upgrade since my two laptops are giving up the ghost slowly; I don't want to run any 240volts since the DC is very quiet and regulated - both sound-wise and electricly. I want a 27 inch monitor running of 19 volts power-pack to run off 24volts with a buck inverter to drop the volt...

mikecatts · mikecatts

Hi all.. I need to have my front suspension checked/fixed on a Iveco Daily 50C18 in Adelaide.. Can some one please suggest a place that will do the work properly with out emptying the bank? I need new shocks and the front torsion bar reset as its sitting low on the left side.. Thanks in advance Mike

Bukhouse · Bukhouse

Hi All, I'm running 6 B&S twin core cable from auxiliary battery in tug to 50 amp Andersen plug on rear off tug to run fridge in van I'm wanting to fit circuit breaker near tug auxiliary battery question is do I fit 50amp breaker or 30amp breaker ?? advice welcome

Wild1 · Wild1

Hi all, I have a 2008 Leisure Seeker motorhome and have a small leak right at the back. After taking it to RV place in Toowoomba, I was told that the rubber membrane on these Winnebago's only had a lifetime of 7 years and that mine needed replacing - at a cost of $10,500. Does anyone have experience of this...

phum · phum

how do I test a solar panel ? it is supposed to be 250 watt output. It appears to be damaged but it may be cosmetic and I don't want to toss it if its still okay Thanks

Alan · Alan

Hi All, My Domtic Front Loader is Shacking the fillings out my teeth, im told that the suppention Shock must be warn out. Anybody know anything about them? Thanks Al

DMaxer · DMaxer

As you will no doubt recall, I managed to break the pin from the power inlet on my van as a result of the power cord refusing to let go. I returned to my van yesterday and met with the electrician. It turned out just as predicted by the wise men of the forum. Firstly, the part was readily available. The job too...

Rayjen · Rayjen

Pap diesel heater flame outPermalink Reply Quote Edit Post We have installed a 3kw diesel heater in our fan was working fine. After being not used for several months having trouble getting it to fire up and when it does blows copious amounts of white smoke and the throws e8 error code which is flame...

loni · loni

has anyone replaced the original half moon door and drawere handles in a lotus caravan if so what did you use.

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Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	remapping (Preview) Hi I'm thinking about remapping my D-Max 2012, has anyone out there done theirs and are you happy with the results. Comments much appreciated Hendo	Hendo	3	1055	04:50 PM Mar 4, 2019 by Woody n Sue
	Drifter battery capacity calibration. (Preview) Some time ago I replaced the two 100 AH Gel batteries for two 120AH AGM's, this has made a big difference to our power availability, I believe the two Gels were wrecked at the factory and the service depot by incorrect charging, i.e. fast charging a Gel battery. Since installation, I have been reluctan...	iana	6	1553	08:36 AM Mar 4, 2019 by iana
	Single shocks vs Dual shocks (Preview) What is general consensus with dual shocks? I have single ones but there is provision for a second one to be fitted without too much trouble by the look of it. It is a semi off road, CRS 3200 kg suspension. From my limited knowledge, dual shocks don't get as hot as single ones, but on a majority of bitumen t...	Bobdown	12	2564	11:10 PM Mar 3, 2019 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Dometic RM4605 fridge (Preview) Hopefully someone has heard this and it is normal. When I start my fridge on gas the burner makes a roaring sound as it burns the gas. After a few minutes this sound lessens considerably and stays that way. Is this normal or should it continuing making the louder roar. Its not real old, just louder than af...	Hodgey	4	899	09:11 PM Mar 3, 2019 by Hodgey
	Considering buying a new ute (Preview) Hi GNs I have just signed up and posted on the forum tonight although I have been reading the topics for a while. I am considering updating my old Ford Courier ute that has served me well but I was just reading this and now I am concerned if these newer products are as bad as what the newspaper reported. http...	Iva Biggen	14	1882	09:30 AM Mar 3, 2019 by Ron-D
	Loud resonance sound in vehicle when towing my caravan up steep incline. (Preview) Dear Forum I am writing to try and find out if anyone has experienced a particular issue while towing their rig up steep hills. As there is a great deal information I have provided you with I have placed it all in the attachment rather than typing it here. A good deal of searching forums, especially For...	GlobalTraveller	17	1970	01:29 PM Mar 2, 2019 by GlobalTraveller
	Elaborate scam??? (Preview) [url]https://guff.com/revolutionary-antenna-developed-by-nasa-engi...	dorian	6	4295	03:39 PM Mar 1, 2019 by Terryt
	Vast/fox (Preview) using a vast satelite dish what is the best way to hook up a fox box for fox viewing	Vaughan	4	1198	09:39 AM Feb 28, 2019 by Fiery
	No hot water (Preview) Hi all; Ok this happened last year and just before Christmas, I had just served the hot water heater in my caravan and had replaced the anode at the same time, we do not use our caravan and the last time it was out was at Easter,hoped to take it away for the Christmas holidays. When replacing the anode...	valiant81	2	749	04:59 PM Feb 27, 2019 by JBDUBBO
	Plastic Drum Washing Machine. (Preview) Having insufficient space for a washing machine but being too lazy to hand wash I was contemplating a partial automation solution. Get a 30ish litre plastic drum with a screw on lid big enough to load my clothes / water. Build a 4 roller cradle to sit the above drum on with the axis on the horizontal....	Extraordinary Rendition	6	1489	02:06 PM Feb 27, 2019 by Extraordinary Rendition
	Any solutions? (Preview) Gday... cheers - John -- Edited by rockylizard on Thursday 21st of February 2019 01:45:23 PM	rockylizard	12	1593	12:17 PM Feb 27, 2019 by Tony Bev
	Computer Upgrade - DC Power Only (Preview) Am researching a computer upgrade since my two laptops are giving up the ghost slowly; I don't want to run any 240volts since the DC is very quiet and regulated - both sound-wise and electricly. I want a 27 inch monitor running of 19 volts power-pack to run off 24volts with a buck inverter to drop the volt...	Extraordinary Rendition	4	4991	05:55 PM Feb 26, 2019 by Whenarewethere
	Recomend where to take Iveco Daily 50C18 for suspension check/fix in Adelaide (Preview) Hi all.. I need to have my front suspension checked/fixed on a Iveco Daily 50C18 in Adelaide.. Can some one please suggest a place that will do the work properly with out emptying the bank? I need new shocks and the front torsion bar reset as its sitting low on the left side.. Thanks in advance Mike	mikecatts	2	1453	11:10 AM Feb 26, 2019 by Baz421
	andersen plug circiut breaker (Preview) Hi All, I'm running 6 B&S twin core cable from auxiliary battery in tug to 50 amp Andersen plug on rear off tug to run fridge in van I'm wanting to fit circuit breaker near tug auxiliary battery question is do I fit 50amp breaker or 30amp breaker ?? advice welcome	Bukhouse	10	1512	03:19 PM Feb 25, 2019 by JBDUBBO
	Rubber Roof Replacement (Preview) Hi all, I have a 2008 Leisure Seeker motorhome and have a small leak right at the back. After taking it to RV place in Toowoomba, I was told that the rubber membrane on these Winnebago's only had a lifetime of 7 years and that mine needed replacing - at a cost of $10,500. Does anyone have experience of this...	Wild1	5	2486	09:02 AM Feb 23, 2019 by Wild1
	solar panel (Preview) how do I test a solar panel ? it is supposed to be 250 watt output. It appears to be damaged but it may be cosmetic and I don't want to toss it if its still okay Thanks	phum	7	1499	01:11 PM Feb 22, 2019 by T1 Terry
	Domtic Front Loader RV Washing (Preview) Hi All, My Domtic Front Loader is Shacking the fillings out my teeth, im told that the suppention Shock must be warn out. Anybody know anything about them? Thanks Al	Alan	2	1067	06:49 PM Feb 20, 2019 by Alan
	The Verdict Is In (Preview) As you will no doubt recall, I managed to break the pin from the power inlet on my van as a result of the power cord refusing to let go. I returned to my van yesterday and met with the electrician. It turned out just as predicted by the wise men of the forum. Firstly, the part was readily available. The job too...	DMaxer	8	2269	02:26 AM Feb 19, 2019 by T1 Terry
	Diesel heater flame out (Preview) Pap diesel heater flame outPermalink Reply Quote Edit Post We have installed a 3kw diesel heater in our fan was working fine. After being not used for several months having trouble getting it to fire up and when it does blows copious amounts of white smoke and the throws e8 error code which is flame...	Rayjen	7	3283	11:07 PM Feb 18, 2019 by Rayjen
	half moon handles in lorus caravans (Preview) has anyone replaced the original half moon door and drawere handles in a lotus caravan if so what did you use.	loni	2	928	07:06 PM Feb 18, 2019 by Yuglamron
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