Techies' Corner

Webmaster · Webmaster

Are you wrangling with a technical issue and don't know where to turn? This is the place to exchange ideas, provide advice and discuss possibilities. Please create a new subject for each new issue.

vince56 · vince56

HI All, I am looking at changing my AGM's to Lithium. My inbuilt 240V charger is Lithium capable but my solar controller is not, I intend to change that to a new MPPT Lithium able. Question: Like most I currently have batteries on charge via an anderson plug from my car when on the road, how can I do that w...

wombat50 · wombat50

Hi, I have a Suburban SW6DEA hot water heater in the van. this morning i had no hot water. Can't find any fuses or cut out switches. All circuit breakers are in the on position. It is heating the water fine when using the gas. I can only think maybe the heating element is not working and if so is there a way to...

Branchie · Branchie

Hi all, can anyone advise if its legal to extend the "A" frame of the van by 300-400mm.. If it was done by a professional workshop, would be legal in the sense for Insurance etc.. I would go back to the manufacturer but they are in Vic, I am in Qld.. Any feed back would help.. Its just that i find out "A" fra...

davelozt · davelozt

Hi all. Anyone out there that has replaced the old 150mm x 90mm exterior awning lights with the new Led type? I'm looking at a 3 colour light on ebay for around $60. Supposed to fit the same as old mounting holes. I'm not sure how bright they are either. Any ideas or input would be much appreciated thanks. ...

herks · herks

Evening people. I have a particular issue that I am hoping someone may be able to provide advise on. On my Avan pop top (composite panel construct) the coax from the antenna to the van has broken off at the level where it enters the roof level with the top of the rubber boot that seal the entry point. I note t...

WOODY49 · WOODY49

Has anyone had problems with van roof sat dish

Gundog · Gundog

We were in Mackay Sat, ended up going to Kings to look at a smaller car fridge because the fridge we have will fit but its a little too big for the Haval. We ended up buying a 20l car fridge with cover plus a Lithium Battery (153.6Wh/13Ah@12V/48000Ah@3.2V) for $268.00. The battery is charged via a USB to U...

Klaus · Klaus

Greetings fellow travellers, my current battery in the van is still working ok but I think it wont hold up to us doing any free camping for multiple days, as it is rapidly dropping voltage over a period of around 7 hours with out charge. So its time I looked around for a replacement. There are a whole range...

Rassy · Rassy

Chasing a old Winegard Sensar Antenaa boom and Panels for spare parts.

Gundog · Gundog

Any thoughts on replacing the wind out front window with a fixed window. I'm reluctant to attempt to do the job myself, but over the wet season during heavy rain Im not sure if the water was leaking in around the window frame or the wind out portion was not sealing properly. I'm leaning toward having a new...

jade007 · jade007

Can't seem to make the search button work and I'm sure this question has been asked before. Anybody using these on there tow cars and do you really think they work or are they just more snake oil? Towing a 16ft outback hard top van with a 2024 Pajero Sport and its dismal to be polite. -- Edited by jade007 on...

Dick0 · Dick0

From this... Too this... Purchased parts were L-Pin, L-Bracket & Snap Up Lever. Could have done without the lever and made my own. The remainder of parts were from Bunnings and were cut and drilled to suit. Modification that was required due to width of Roundbars... Extend L-Pin square holes...

BillandMarjie · BillandMarjie

We are doing some long range travel soon and want to be able to use internet for travel planning, streaming, etc. We know about Starlink, but its a bit expensive. Weve become aware of Nighthawk. Love positive and/or helpful messages to help us decide. Cheers.

wombat50 · wombat50

Hi, I think i need new rear suspension, I have a 2016 Pajero with 125ks about 60-70ks towing a van approx. 2.5t with 235kilo ball weight. everything on car is standard.Until about a year ago it towed great and handled well while towing. Now im noticing the rear of car sagging a bit and seems a bit light on t...

Jenken · Jenken

Ibis 2016 model. Cold air from 1, cool air from another and outside temperature air from other 2 outlets. I checked 20 pages on the Tech forum but couldn't find posts addressing this. Any ideas? Thanks

GrumpyandHappy · GrumpyandHappy

I have just installed a 5kw diesel heater. I followed instructions on YouTube to bleed said unit, I could hear the pump running during the process, did this twice. When I push the start up button on the control panel the fan starts but the pump does not, whereas it did during bleeding, also the control...

PeterInSa · PeterInSa

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006856088180.html

Jenken · Jenken

Probably a Dometic Mini Heki. Have to use two hands to slide the screen/blind. Doesn't stay together when the screen is shut. Cords hanging loose. Has anyone fixed one of these or should I buy a new internal section?

PeterInSa · PeterInSa

After Checking there is power to the Toilet Fuse and Water pump switch is OK.. ( Hopefully one of these is the problem) Easy part buying the pump But according to Thetford Instructions, cut the existing cable to the pump, remove, and join the new pump cable/pump, need to use 2: Waterproof Solder Seal H...

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	STICKY: Techies' Corner ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Are you wrangling with a technical issue and don't know where to turn? This is the place to exchange ideas, provide advice and discuss possibilities. Please create a new subject for each new issue.	Webmaster	34	49764	11:29 AM Mar 26, 2024 by Possum3
	Lithium battery charging ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) HI All, I am looking at changing my AGM's to Lithium. My inbuilt 240V charger is Lithium capable but my solar controller is not, I intend to change that to a new MPPT Lithium able. Question: Like most I currently have batteries on charge via an anderson plug from my car when on the road, how can I do that w...	vince56	60	2614	08:01 PM Jun 5, 2025 by TimTim
	no hot water (Preview) Hi, I have a Suburban SW6DEA hot water heater in the van. this morning i had no hot water. Can't find any fuses or cut out switches. All circuit breakers are in the on position. It is heating the water fine when using the gas. I can only think maybe the heating element is not working and if so is there a way to...	wombat50	6	265	07:06 PM Jun 4, 2025 by DMaxer
	Extending the "A" Frame (Draw bar) (Preview) Hi all, can anyone advise if its legal to extend the "A" frame of the van by 300-400mm.. If it was done by a professional workshop, would be legal in the sense for Insurance etc.. I would go back to the manufacturer but they are in Vic, I am in Qld.. Any feed back would help.. Its just that i find out "A" fra...	Branchie	11	7623	12:00 PM Jun 4, 2025 by Dick0
	Replacing old incandescent lights with new led lights. (Preview) Hi all. Anyone out there that has replaced the old 150mm x 90mm exterior awning lights with the new Led type? I'm looking at a 3 colour light on ebay for around $60. Supposed to fit the same as old mounting holes. I'm not sure how bright they are either. Any ideas or input would be much appreciated thanks. ...	davelozt	2	210	09:11 AM Jun 3, 2025 by davelozt
	Winguard coax cable fault (Preview) Evening people. I have a particular issue that I am hoping someone may be able to provide advise on. On my Avan pop top (composite panel construct) the coax from the antenna to the van has broken off at the level where it enters the roof level with the top of the rubber boot that seal the entry point. I note t...	herks	6	258	06:18 PM May 30, 2025 by herks
	Roof satellite dish (Preview) Has anyone had problems with van roof sat dish	WOODY49	4	399	08:24 AM May 29, 2025 by FMC
	New Fridge & Lithium Battery (Preview) We were in Mackay Sat, ended up going to Kings to look at a smaller car fridge because the fridge we have will fit but its a little too big for the Haval. We ended up buying a 20l car fridge with cover plus a Lithium Battery (153.6Wh/13Ah@12V/48000Ah@3.2V) for $268.00. The battery is charged via a USB to U...	Gundog	3	360	10:39 PM May 27, 2025 by DeBe
	A good AGM deep cycle battery (Preview) Greetings fellow travellers, my current battery in the van is still working ok but I think it wont hold up to us doing any free camping for multiple days, as it is rapidly dropping voltage over a period of around 7 hours with out charge. So its time I looked around for a replacement. There are a whole range...	Klaus	15	539	08:04 PM May 27, 2025 by rgren2
	Winegard Sensar Antenaa (Preview) Chasing a old Winegard Sensar Antenaa boom and Panels for spare parts.	Rassy	2	173	06:34 AM May 27, 2025 by Rassy
	Replacing Front Widow on a Jayco Stirling (Preview) Any thoughts on replacing the wind out front window with a fixed window. I'm reluctant to attempt to do the job myself, but over the wet season during heavy rain Im not sure if the water was leaking in around the window frame or the wind out portion was not sealing properly. I'm leaning toward having a new...	Gundog	12	463	07:19 PM May 25, 2025 by Ineedabiggerboat
	Throttle controllers (Preview) Can't seem to make the search button work and I'm sure this question has been asked before. Anybody using these on there tow cars and do you really think they work or are they just more snake oil? Towing a 16ft outback hard top van with a 2024 Pajero Sport and its dismal to be polite. -- Edited by jade007 on...	jade007	3	325	12:11 PM May 14, 2025 by Roy E
	WDH Conversion from Chain type to Friction (Preview) From this... Too this... Purchased parts were L-Pin, L-Bracket & Snap Up Lever. Could have done without the lever and made my own. The remainder of parts were from Bunnings and were cut and drilled to suit. Modification that was required due to width of Roundbars... Extend L-Pin square holes...	Dick0	0	295	12:52 PM May 8, 2025 by Dick0
	Internet connection (Preview) We are doing some long range travel soon and want to be able to use internet for travel planning, streaming, etc. We know about Starlink, but its a bit expensive. Weve become aware of Nighthawk. Love positive and/or helpful messages to help us decide. Cheers.	BillandMarjie	3	551	04:53 PM May 3, 2025 by Bas + Eve
	Suspension........ airbags or coils (Preview) Hi, I think i need new rear suspension, I have a 2016 Pajero with 125ks about 60-70ks towing a van approx. 2.5t with 235kilo ball weight. everything on car is standard.Until about a year ago it towed great and handled well while towing. Now im noticing the rear of car sagging a bit and seems a bit light on t...	wombat50	6	565	10:13 AM May 2, 2025 by wombat50
	Rooftop aircon - cold air from 1 of 4 outlets only (Preview) Ibis 2016 model. Cold air from 1, cool air from another and outside temperature air from other 2 outlets. I checked 20 pages on the Tech forum but couldn't find posts addressing this. Any ideas? Thanks	Jenken	2	456	04:56 PM Apr 22, 2025 by Whenarewethere
	Diesel heater start up. (Preview) I have just installed a 5kw diesel heater. I followed instructions on YouTube to bleed said unit, I could hear the pump running during the process, did this twice. When I push the start up button on the control panel the fan starts but the pump does not, whereas it did during bleeding, also the control...	GrumpyandHappy	2	486	09:52 AM Apr 14, 2025 by TheHeaths
	Diesel Heater Glow Plugs Differences? (Preview) https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006856088180.html	PeterInSa	3	537	02:39 PM Apr 13, 2025 by Greg 1
	Roof Hatch Blind Screen cords dangling (Preview) Probably a Dometic Mini Heki. Have to use two hands to slide the screen/blind. Doesn't stay together when the screen is shut. Cords hanging loose. Has anyone fixed one of these or should I buy a new internal section?	Jenken	2	364	04:28 PM Apr 12, 2025 by Jenken
	May need to replace Thetford Toilet Water Pump (Preview) After Checking there is power to the Toilet Fuse and Water pump switch is OK.. ( Hopefully one of these is the problem) Easy part buying the pump But according to Thetford Instructions, cut the existing cable to the pump, remove, and join the new pump cable/pump, need to use 2: Waterproof Solder Seal H...	PeterInSa	9	750	11:02 AM Apr 6, 2025 by PeterInSa
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