Techies' Corner

Colin1947 · Colin1947

The Ball-Loading of a caravan is one of the critical factors that determine its Handling and Stability characteristics. Serious safety issues arise if the Ball-Loading is either too light, or too heavy. The seriousness increases significantly if the mass of the tow-vehicle is not sufficient...

Snippy · Snippy

Ibis 3 unit compressor works in heating mode but not in cooling mode. Filters are clean.

brimhunter · brimhunter

Brimhunter here again revisiting doing the GRR in 2019 thinking of a New BT50 ,would I have to upgrade the stock suspension? these are the specs front alloy nudge bar roof top tent dual Batt system draws in rear 65 lt dual zone fridge /freezer in rear on fridge slide will be a 2018 BT50 any BT50 owners wh...

not so grey nomads · not so grey nomads

I am just having my car wired up for the van should I put a UHF radio in it do people still use them if so what do I consider, any help appreciated.

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

https://youtu.be/XBZu39pQ8Gg Aussie Paul.

Bronswing · Bronswing

New Diesel heater installed in van. Tried to start but turned itself off after about a minute. Generated error code E9. Stated in manual to be blocked fan.. checked fan no apparent problem.. every attempt to start results in same scenario. not sure if there is problem inside the heater or if the error...

mlb · mlb

Hi all, does anybody know if you can record programs that i have previously recorded on Foxtel IQ box on to a portable hard drive ? Thanks in advance. Mal

Posthole Mick · Posthole Mick

Hey everybody, Need help here, I really do. I blow a 10amp fuse (red) every time I move from point A to point B. Happened three or four times now. Cant remember it was an issue when my van was new (3 years old). But these days I carry spares. By the way the circuit that it supplies seems to be light over kitche...

SueandDarryl · SueandDarryl

I have recently purchased an Andersen Hitch and done a trip from Brisbane to Adelaide and return. The "noiseless" hitch was quite noisy all the way to Adelaide - squeaks etc. Titan RV provided a new friction cone and some Boeing T9 lubricant. I used the lubricant but could not change the cone on the road...

Hetho · Hetho

Good morning all. I finished building my van 3 years ago and have since done approx 80000 km's. A big part of the build was research and part of this was which antenna For the TV. Decided upon the Winegard free vision sensor HV antenna at around $500.00. However, in the country it is lacking in performan...

wombat50 · wombat50

Hi, I have installed a GME TX 3350 with the 6.6DBi Antenna that came as a package deal. I have it mounted to the nudge bar on the Pajero and the antenna is about 4-6 inchers below the roof line. It doesn't pick up a very good reception when someone is talking on it, lots of static and white noise. Does the r...

mezza56 · mezza56

Hi all we got the Lovells GVM upgrade on our 200 series during the week , they fitted HD springs on the front as it has the Toyo steel bull bar and HDB spring set on the back as our T/B weight of the van is nearly 300 kg and I nhave steel drawers full of tools plus a fridge and other gear . my wife didn't like the fac...

Dick0 · Dick0

I noticed today that Bunnings are selling a 2.2kw generator for $400.00. Maybe worth checking out if you are looking for a gennie.

Lily2018 · Lily2018

Sorry if this is a dumb question but wondering what your thoughts are when buying a motorhome should I look for petrol or diesel. Does it makes a difference either way? TIA

KevKim37 · KevKim37

I was chatting with a Bloke at Stockton Dam about his problem, that being 16mth old Jayco van went to drive off from home and all the Van Brakes locked on. After disconnecting car still locked on so being Xmas time no one open, so only way was to cut the brake wires at the backing plates to move the van. Has an...

Mr Red · Mr Red

Hi Guys, Does any one know for sure if you can join caravan chains by rated links or d shackles in victoria. Mr Red.

nallingtoon · nallingtoon

Hi All A question concerning wind deflectors (roof rack type) do they work has anyone on this site used one or uses one successfully appreciate any feed back Regards Neil

MONTY-B · MONTY-B

Hi, I'm looking to get some repair and maintenance work done on my new rig. Needs some body work and a water tank. Also needs some work on the pop top material wall. Does anyone know of a good caravan/ motor-home repair center in the northern rivers area. I'm based in Byron bay. Cheers Monty B (ALB) -- Edit...

j and v kids · j and v kids

Hi all I have just run our newly purchase motor home over the weigh scales and nearly fell out of the cab 4840kg !!!!! the vehicle is registered as a GVM 4495 Tare 4040 has any one been pulled over by the transport department for over weight vehicle if so what has happened ??? MIGHT HAVE TO GO ON A DI...

DMaxer · DMaxer

I was having a yarn with some people where I am presently camped and heard some rather conflicting opinions on jockey wheels. On the shaft of the jockey wheel are two raised rings about 6 inches apart and on the clamp on the draw bar there is a gap or groove in the clamp.One person told me that the raised rin...

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	Effect of Water Tanks Contents on Varying the Ball-Loading (Preview) The *Ball-Loading* of a caravan is one of the *critical* factors that determine its *Handling* and *Stability* characteristics. Serious safety issues arise if the Ball-Loading is either too light, or too heavy. The seriousness increases significantly if the mass of the tow-vehicle is not sufficient...	Colin1947	2	727	09:30 PM Dec 3, 2018 by Mamil
	AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR NOT WORKING IN COOL MODE (Preview) Ibis 3 unit compressor works in heating mode but not in cooling mode. Filters are clean.	Snippy	5	781	07:36 PM Dec 3, 2018 by Snippy
	New BT50 doing the gibb river road (Preview) Brimhunter here again revisiting doing the GRR in 2019 thinking of a New BT50 ,would I have to upgrade the stock suspension? these are the specs front alloy nudge bar roof top tent dual Batt system draws in rear 65 lt dual zone fridge /freezer in rear on fridge slide will be a 2018 BT50 any BT50 owners wh...	brimhunter	6	1045	04:48 PM Dec 3, 2018 by Hewy54
	UHF Radio's (Preview) I am just having my car wired up for the van should I put a UHF radio in it do people still use them if so what do I consider, any help appreciated.	not so grey nomads	18	1441	01:37 PM Dec 3, 2018 by Mike Harding
	Airbag verses WDH video.. (Preview) https://youtu.be/XBZu39pQ8Gg Aussie Paul.	aussie_paul	24	1852	11:54 AM Dec 3, 2018 by Collyn Rivers
	Diesel heater error code (Preview) New Diesel heater installed in van. Tried to start but turned itself off after about a minute. Generated error code E9. Stated in manual to be blocked fan.. checked fan no apparent problem.. every attempt to start results in same scenario. not sure if there is problem inside the heater or if the error...	Bronswing	23	16781	10:58 AM Dec 2, 2018 by rickeng
	Foxtel (Preview) Hi all, does anybody know if you can record programs that i have previously recorded on Foxtel IQ box on to a portable hard drive ? Thanks in advance. Mal	mlb	1	866	01:16 AM Dec 2, 2018 by Joe50
	12 volt main switch (Preview) Hey everybody, Need help here, I really do. I blow a 10amp fuse (red) every time I move from point A to point B. Happened three or four times now. Cant remember it was an issue when my van was new (3 years old). But these days I carry spares. By the way the circuit that it supplies seems to be light over kitche...	Posthole Mick	11	1607	08:49 PM Dec 1, 2018 by Posthole Mick
	Andersen Hitch - any problems (Preview) I have recently purchased an Andersen Hitch and done a trip from Brisbane to Adelaide and return. The "noiseless" hitch was quite noisy all the way to Adelaide - squeaks etc. Titan RV provided a new friction cone and some Boeing T9 lubricant. I used the lubricant but could not change the cone on the road...	SueandDarryl	5	3247	08:37 PM Dec 1, 2018 by SueandDarryl
	TV Antennas (Preview) Good morning all. I finished building my van 3 years ago and have since done approx 80000 km's. A big part of the build was research and part of this was which antenna For the TV. Decided upon the Winegard free vision sensor HV antenna at around $500.00. However, in the country it is lacking in performan...	Hetho	19	5861	02:43 PM Dec 1, 2018 by Dickodownunder
	gme tx3350 (Preview) Hi, I have installed a GME TX 3350 with the 6.6DBi Antenna that came as a package deal. I have it mounted to the nudge bar on the Pajero and the antenna is about 4-6 inchers below the roof line. It doesn't pick up a very good reception when someone is talking on it, lots of static and white noise. Does the r...	wombat50	2	661	12:50 PM Dec 1, 2018 by Dickodownunder
	suspension (Preview) Hi all we got the Lovells GVM upgrade on our 200 series during the week , they fitted HD springs on the front as it has the Toyo steel bull bar and HDB spring set on the back as our T/B weight of the van is nearly 300 kg and I nhave steel drawers full of tools plus a fridge and other gear . my wife didn't like the fac...	mezza56	3	750	10:58 AM Dec 1, 2018 by Dickodownunder
	Generator Inverter 2.2kw Bunnings (Preview) I noticed today that Bunnings are selling a 2.2kw generator for $400.00. Maybe worth checking out if you are looking for a gennie.	Dick0	5	2029	06:00 PM Nov 29, 2018 by Dick0
	Petrol or diesel? (Preview) Sorry if this is a dumb question but wondering what your thoughts are when buying a motorhome should I look for petrol or diesel. Does it makes a difference either way? TIA	Lily2018	17	1461	03:29 PM Nov 29, 2018 by JackoFJR
	Alko ESC Problem (Preview) I was chatting with a Bloke at Stockton Dam about his problem, that being 16mth old Jayco van went to drive off from home and all the Van Brakes locked on. After disconnecting car still locked on so being Xmas time no one open, so only way was to cut the brake wires at the backing plates to move the van. Has an...	KevKim37	11	7695	11:06 AM Nov 28, 2018 by WAZZA49
	Caravan Chains (Preview) Hi Guys, Does any one know for sure if you can join caravan chains by rated links or d shackles in victoria. Mr Red.	Mr Red	17	3497	05:00 PM Nov 24, 2018 by EkyLea
	Wind deflectors (Preview) Hi All A question concerning wind deflectors (roof rack type) do they work has anyone on this site used one or uses one successfully appreciate any feed back Regards Neil	nallingtoon	14	9413	03:40 PM Nov 24, 2018 by dogbox
	Northern Rivers caravan and motorhome repair (Preview) Hi, I'm looking to get some repair and maintenance work done on my new rig. Needs some body work and a water tank. Also needs some work on the pop top material wall. Does anyone know of a good caravan/ motor-home repair center in the northern rivers area. I'm based in Byron bay. Cheers Monty B (ALB) -- Edit...	MONTY-B	3	1179	01:24 PM Nov 24, 2018 by Hendo
	Over weight Motor home (Preview) Hi all I have just run our newly purchase motor home over the weigh scales and nearly fell out of the cab 4840kg !!!!! the vehicle is registered as a GVM 4495 Tare 4040 has any one been pulled over by the transport department for over weight vehicle if so what has happened ??? MIGHT HAVE TO GO ON A DI...	j and v kids	18	1749	05:17 PM Nov 23, 2018 by TheHeaths
	Jockey Wheels (Preview) I was having a yarn with some people where I am presently camped and heard some rather conflicting opinions on jockey wheels. On the shaft of the jockey wheel are two raised rings about 6 inches apart and on the clamp on the draw bar there is a gap or groove in the clamp.One person told me that the raised rin...	DMaxer	13	1654	04:19 PM Nov 23, 2018 by PeterD
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