Techies' Corner

not so grey nomads · not so grey nomads

(someone let me know it I am asking to many questions) As I have mentioned I am a new caravan owner. I tried the hot water system in the new van for the first time yesterday, the external cover/vent gets extremely hot, you wouldn't think about touching it and the heat that hits the side of the van above the v...

Hendo · Hendo

Hi all, Looking at finally updating my 1992 Roadstar Poptop with a full van but I'm not sure of the average height of a 17 / 18' van. The entrance to my garage is just on 2.580 mtrs. I understand that newer vans are much higher than this but I'm looking at older second hand vans as I'm now a solo traveller and d...

harry Butler · harry Butler

hello every one , has any one had a good reception from mazda regarding gearboxs thanks H.B.

Barree42 · Barree42

i have a Jayco Starcraft which I am travelling Aus. In and am having trouble crossing gutters and culverts in country areas would there be a problem if I under slung the axle ,it would give me approx. 80mm extra height and would stop damage to the rear legs and plumbing on the van.any advice would be appre...

Bosky · Bosky

I wonder if anyone can help us. The rooftop air conditioner in our 2014 Jayco Conquest doesn't fire up anymore. We have owned this vehicle for just over 12 months, and it worked OK for the first 6 months or so, but now not a whisper, either using the remote control (batteries OK) or the buttons on the unit i...

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

I did some tests this morning with the AC in my new caravan and my Honda EU20i generator, the generator won :) With the AC switched off: van draw was 325W which I assume was the three-way fridge/freezer and the battery charger. With the AC in "Fan only" mode and the fan at maximum speed the draw was 417W - th...

ironhore · ironhore

Was hoping to find out from this learned forum if a 240 watt solar panel and 130 ah battery will be able to supply a45lt engel as a stand alone freezer without having to use mains power or genie ??? Thanks in advance mick (we are about to start our big lap on Thursday )

Olivegirl56 · Olivegirl56

We have a small tv in van and have a USB Chromecast. Have Netflix on iPhone how do we cast across to tv? Do we need a rv wifi?

IanC2 · IanC2

Anyone running a 200 series with a transmission lock up fitted ?. Does it help as much as folk say it does ? Think before you pay your hard earned!

Grubbygypsy · Grubbygypsy

Hi all, I'd just like to try to obtain the answers to a few queries I have regarding inverters and their installation. Firstly, I use a little plug in 180w inverter and a Yamaha 2.4kva gen (Not all the time..but when needed) - I'm understanding now, that with that use, I'm losing my RCDs (also noted wit...

harry Butler · harry Butler

hello everyone, has anyone had a good reception from mazda in regards to gear boxes. thank you H.B.

Hetho · Hetho

Hi all. I am considering changing "Tugs" I'm currently peddling a 2013, 200 series cruiser, GXL; but its not practical as far as storage space and ease of accessibility for long time on road. However it does the job brilliantly towing my 2200kg van (unloaded). I`m considering purchasing the VW Amaro...

valiant81 · valiant81

Hello every body; I hope you all have a merry Christmas and a safe new year. Now down the reason for this post, been working on our jayco caravan that also has it's own hot water system for the shower and kitchen sink. The problem was very poor pressure , but only out of the hot tap. It got to the point that the...

Fingers-Maz · Fingers-Maz

Hi I'm looking for some advice, I have downloaded all our movies onto a hard drive and I'm now trying to do the same with all the itunes movies we have brought over the years. Has anyone else done this and what program is the best to convert the files from itunes format to MP4 (movies) format?? Thanks fo...

Dickodownunder · Dickodownunder

Solving problems with a Jayco Silverline Grey Water TankThese mods may be applicable to other manufacturers vans as well. CLEANING THE GREY WATER TANKI have done some searching and some thinking about solving all of the grey water tank problems on a Jayco and this is my solution.I have not inspecte...

Ron-D · Ron-D

wondering if some one could let me know if our circuit breaker in the van lumbaute abb c16 guess that means it trips at 16 amps ? Wifey has just purchased a portable induction cooker 220-240 v -50-60HZ Power 2100W could our circuit breaker handle this cooke...

Hetho · Hetho

Good afternoon all. I have just had a set of Dunlop Grandtrek AT22`s fitted to my cruiser. They're 285 65R17 116H`s. I normally pick them of Gumtree or eBay in the West for between $80 - $120. Spare tyre`s never been on the road sales. Found 4 and fitted them prior to leaving home 13 th Jan 18. However, at t...

Dncwell · Dncwell

Good morning everyone, We have a 2011 Winnebago Eyre fitted with a 125litre fresh water tank and a 125 litre grey water tank. Usually we just use our onboard supply and top up the fresh water tank when depleted, however, we are in a van park and when connected to its water supply the water flows straight t...

Mack Truck · Mack Truck

I have posted a few questions before & read lots of responses for a couple of postings but I am still unsure. The biggest problem seems to be is if a suburban 22lt gas/elec hws is hot enough to get the ecotherm to heat the van with very cold outside temps. From my checking the suburban is fitted with a no...

DMaxer · DMaxer

I am going to be parked up and out of the way over the January break and thought I might do a little maintenance. My first issue is those black marks that get on the rubber or vinyl strips that go between the joins of the caravan sides and front. How do you remove the marks and clean these strips? I have tried c...

Sub Forum	Topics	Posts	Last Post
Solar Power The place to discuss all things solar	441	5984	03:30 AM Apr 25, 2025 by TimTim
Safety Information and Recalls Learn about product/vehicle recall notices and general safety information	206	366	11:47 PM Apr 9, 2025 by RVero01
Weights and Measures A place to discuss all weighty issues such as GVM, TBM, GTM, ATM, GCM and other related topics	94	2589	11:14 AM Apr 1, 2025 by montie
Computers, phones and internet Raise issues with computers, phones and the internet	11	117	12:24 PM Jan 19, 2025 by Elsewhere

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Gas hot water systems. (Preview) (someone let me know it I am asking to many questions) As I have mentioned I am a new caravan owner. I tried the hot water system in the new van for the first time yesterday, the external cover/vent gets extremely hot, you wouldn't think about touching it and the heat that hits the side of the van above the v...	not so grey nomads	11	1349	02:14 PM Jan 1, 2019 by not so grey nomads
	Caravan average height (Preview) Hi all, Looking at finally updating my 1992 Roadstar Poptop with a full van but I'm not sure of the average height of a 17 / 18' van. The entrance to my garage is just on 2.580 mtrs. I understand that newer vans are much higher than this but I'm looking at older second hand vans as I'm now a solo traveller and d...	Hendo	14	9508	12:59 PM Jan 1, 2019 by aussie_paul
	mazda gearbox (Preview) hello every one , has any one had a good reception from mazda regarding gearboxs thanks H.B.	harry Butler	4	1004	10:41 AM Jan 1, 2019 by PeterD
	Road clearance (Preview) i have a Jayco Starcraft which I am travelling Aus. In and am having trouble crossing gutters and culverts in country areas would there be a problem if I under slung the axle ,it would give me approx. 80mm extra height and would stop damage to the rear legs and plumbing on the van.any advice would be appre...	Barree42	12	2039	12:18 AM Dec 31, 2018 by PeterD
	Air conditioner in Jayco motorhome (Preview) I wonder if anyone can help us. The rooftop air conditioner in our 2014 Jayco Conquest doesn't fire up anymore. We have owned this vehicle for just over 12 months, and it worked OK for the first 6 months or so, but now not a whisper, either using the remote control (batteries OK) or the buttons on the unit i...	Bosky	3	1322	08:23 PM Dec 30, 2018 by Bosky
	Snowy River SR-19 caravan Houghton Belaire T3500 air conditioner and Honda EU20i generator (Preview) I did some tests this morning with the AC in my new caravan and my Honda EU20i generator, the generator won :) With the AC switched off: van draw was 325W which I assume was the three-way fridge/freezer and the battery charger. With the AC in "Fan only" mode and the fan at maximum speed the draw was 417W - th...	Mike Harding	2	1749	05:25 PM Dec 30, 2018 by T1 Terry
	Engel as freezer (Preview) Was hoping to find out from this learned forum if a 240 watt solar panel and 130 ah battery will be able to supply a45lt engel as a stand alone freezer without having to use mains power or genie ??? Thanks in advance mick (we are about to start our big lap on Thursday )	ironhore	12	2936	11:45 PM Dec 29, 2018 by Gam
	Wi Fi for van (Preview) We have a small tv in van and have a USB Chromecast. Have Netflix on iPhone how do we cast across to tv? Do we need a rv wifi?	Olivegirl56	2	1780	05:48 PM Dec 29, 2018 by Dougwe
	Transmission lock up. (Preview) Anyone running a 200 series with a transmission lock up fitted ?. Does it help as much as folk say it does ? Think before you pay your hard earned!	IanC2	9	2670	01:00 PM Dec 29, 2018 by fuzbar
	Inverters hard wired (Preview) Hi all, I'd just like to try to obtain the answers to a few queries I have regarding inverters and their installation. Firstly, I use a little plug in 180w inverter and a Yamaha 2.4kva gen (Not all the time..but when needed) - I'm understanding now, that with that use, I'm losing my RCDs (also noted wit...	Grubbygypsy	9	2805	09:36 PM Dec 28, 2018 by Baz421
	Maza love (Preview) hello everyone, has anyone had a good reception from mazda in regards to gear boxes. thank you H.B.	harry Butler	4	872	08:01 PM Dec 28, 2018 by harry Butler
	VW Amarok. (Preview) Hi all. I am considering changing "Tugs" I'm currently peddling a 2013, 200 series cruiser, GXL; but its not practical as far as storage space and ease of accessibility for long time on road. However it does the job brilliantly towing my 2200kg van (unloaded). I`m considering purchasing the VW Amaro...	Hetho	17	4385	10:30 AM Dec 28, 2018 by Nevd
	Poor water pressure (Preview) Hello every body; I hope you all have a merry Christmas and a safe new year. Now down the reason for this post, been working on our jayco caravan that also has it's own hot water system for the shower and kitchen sink. The problem was very poor pressure , but only out of the hot tap. It got to the point that the...	valiant81	1	1328	02:15 PM Dec 24, 2018 by Possum3
	Putting itunes movies onto hard drive (Preview) Hi I'm looking for some advice, I have downloaded all our movies onto a hard drive and I'm now trying to do the same with all the itunes movies we have brought over the years. Has anyone else done this and what program is the best to convert the files from itunes format to MP4 (movies) format?? Thanks fo...	Fingers-Maz	3	924	11:31 AM Dec 24, 2018 by Fingers-Maz
	Solving some common problems with Grey water Tanks (Preview) Solving problems with a Jayco Silverline Grey Water TankThese mods may be applicable to other manufacturers vans as well. CLEANING THE GREY WATER TANKI have done some searching and some thinking about solving all of the grey water tank problems on a Jayco and this is my solution.I have not inspecte...	Dickodownunder	9	2839	11:09 AM Dec 24, 2018 by iana
	Circuit breaker (Preview) wondering if some one could let me know if our circuit breaker in the van lumbaute abb c16 guess that means it trips at 16 amps ? Wifey has just purchased a portable induction cooker 220-240 v -50-60HZ Power 2100W could our circuit breaker handle this cooke...	Ron-D	3	1195	06:53 PM Dec 23, 2018 by Whenarewethere
	Tyres. (Preview) Good afternoon all. I have just had a set of Dunlop Grandtrek AT22`s fitted to my cruiser. They're 285 65R17 116H`s. I normally pick them of Gumtree or eBay in the West for between $80 - $120. Spare tyre`s never been on the road sales. Found 4 and fitted them prior to leaving home 13 th Jan 18. However, at t...	Hetho	5	1566	06:45 PM Dec 23, 2018 by Warren-Pat_01
	Water going straight to grey water tank. (Preview) Good morning everyone, We have a 2011 Winnebago Eyre fitted with a 125litre fresh water tank and a 125 litre grey water tank. Usually we just use our onboard supply and top up the fresh water tank when depleted, however, we are in a van park and when connected to its water supply the water flows straight t...	Dncwell	20	1345	11:16 AM Dec 22, 2018 by Dncwell
	RE: Swift Ecotherm Heater (Preview) I have posted a few questions before & read lots of responses for a couple of postings but I am still unsure. The biggest problem seems to be is if a suburban 22lt gas/elec hws is hot enough to get the ecotherm to heat the van with very cold outside temps. From my checking the suburban is fitted with a no...	Mack Truck	6	3154	04:37 PM Dec 20, 2018 by munoos
	Black Marks and Window Openers (Preview) I am going to be parked up and out of the way over the January break and thought I might do a little maintenance. My first issue is those black marks that get on the rubber or vinyl strips that go between the joins of the caravan sides and front. How do you remove the marks and clean these strips? I have tried c...	DMaxer	7	1432	11:28 AM Dec 20, 2018 by DMaxer
«First < 1 … 94 95 96 97 98 … 348 > Last» \| Page of 348 sorted by