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.

DeBe · DeBe

The following is just general info & pics of whats in a Engel MRFT-5400-G4.

Dick0 · Dick0

Has any member had experience or purchased a portable camping refrigerated aircon similar to the Kickass 400w free standing or under bench types. Eg... KickAss 240V Portable Air Conditioner for Camping - 400W KickAss Products Temu | Explore the Latest Clothing, Beauty, Home, Jewelry & More...

Peter Wade · Peter Wade

Hi...My name is Peter. I have a 2016 New Age caravan with a Safety Dave rear camera. It does the job but it's not a sharp picture. I'd like to upgrade it to one that has two cameras. One for following traffic and one pointed down to check how close obstacles are when reversing. The vehicle (Ford Wildtrak),...

Peter Wade · Peter Wade

Hi..there doesn't seem to be a search engine so rather than read the 350 pages here in "techies corner" may I ask for advice directly. I'm trying to alleviate the knocking sound when the taps turn on. I understand I can install water hammer arrestors and believe they out to be on each pipe so I'll need 6 in...

Izabarack · Izabarack

Mate just rang saying the oil level in his Triton Ute is way way above the Max mark. Mate is in another state ATM and far away from his regular mechanic. First Q is about draining the oil until back to Full then driving home? Will he blow the motor up. I have heard of motors apparantly making oil, ca...

Bukhouse · Bukhouse

Hi can anyone tell me the width of off a Coromal element 2013 caravan ?

PeterInSa · PeterInSa

I have around 27 tyres on various vehicles and RVs (including spares) at home, when a tyre/s need replacement I take them off at home, drop them in to be replaced and later pick them up. Have a Heavy duty Trolly jack and medium unit so can do a side (2 wheels) at a time if needed.Years ago was given a ½ inch Ra...

Warren-Pat_01 · Warren-Pat_01

Hi everyone, I guess this follows Valiant's post above regarding installing a battery in a caravan. What is the preferred method of venting a battery enclosure? In the case of my son's Jayco Eagle camper, the battery box is vented into the main thoroughfare (inside the van). A lithium LifeP04 lives i...

dorian · dorian

[url]https://www.gmcgreatlakers.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/X7425_73...

fatty · fatty

https://www.drive.com.au/news/toyota-releases-steering-wheel-club-lock-amid-rising-landcruiser-hilux-rav4-theft...

Gabbi9 · Gabbi9

Hello! Im brand new to all this tech stuff and Im about to embark on a life on the road full time, until I choose to settle somewhere in Australia permanently. So please excuse my ignorance when I ask this question: using an Anderson Plug on the side of my motorhome can I top up the charge on my batteries usi...

elliemike · elliemike

I want to get another of this type of connector . What name or brand is it , Also where can I locate one. Been through ebay, Jaycar, Supercheap, Repco, etc with no luck. -- Edited by elliemike on Thursday 29th of January 2026 10:21:27 AM

valiant81 · valiant81

Hi guys; Some sparky may be able to shred a bit of light on the subject. What are the requirements for mounting batteries inside of your caravan. As far as i can find out, the batteries can be mounted in a non habital space, this i would read as under the bed or couch or cuboard or outside mounted to the chass...

Dom · Dom

Hi everyone I'm new and looking to tap into the wealth of knowledge most likely sitting out there from like minded people such as yourselves. I recently bought an A'Van Cruiser in preparation of taking on a quasi Grey Nomad lifestyle as I start to wind down my working life. Never owned a Van before and al...

Ian G · Ian G

I am thinking of changing my AGM batteries to one Kings 300 ah LifePO4 , does anyone have any experience with Kings lithium batteries ?

PeterInSa · PeterInSa

I was interstate when my daughter decided to buy a 14 ft 1999 Caravan and Annex. Its in great condition always kept under cover except when used for holidays and well maintained by a handyman. And now she wants to sell it.Parked in the backyard as an additional bedroom for daughters sleep over friends a...

Izabarack · Izabarack

Im setting up a caravan in the back yard for casual accomodation for grandkids and visitors. My thoughts now are about a fire alarm and a gas alarm. Van should be close enough to link into the house Bluetooth connected fire alarms so i will start with another copy of whats already in place, Fire Alar...

Gundog · Gundog

I have a spare 30amp PWM soler controller, is it feasble to repurpose it as battery charger for AGM battery mounted in the back of the ute. Input where the solar panels are connected, but take the feed from the altermator (dumd one).

ottg · ottg

Need advice on a 12V 550W Electric Power Mover Motorised Jockey Wheel for single axle Caravan 1000kg Need to be able to push and pull at a slight incline. a) What model would you recommend? b) Smallest recommended power rating? c) Any good for a slightly uneven paved surface (10-20deg)? d) best place t...

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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	56098	11:29 AM Mar 26, 2024 by Possum3
	ENGEL Fridge MRFT-5400-G4 (Preview) The following is just general info & pics of whats in a Engel MRFT-5400-G4.	DeBe	28	9380	04:36 PM Feb 19, 2026 by DeBe
	Portable Refrigerated Aircon (Preview) Has any member had experience or purchased a portable camping refrigerated aircon similar to the Kickass 400w free standing or under bench types. Eg... KickAss 240V Portable Air Conditioner for Camping - 400W KickAss Products Temu \| Explore the Latest Clothing, Beauty, Home, Jewelry & More...	Dick0	6	166	04:26 PM Feb 19, 2026 by BBN2
	Reversing camera. (Preview) Hi...My name is Peter. I have a 2016 New Age caravan with a Safety Dave rear camera. It does the job but it's not a sharp picture. I'd like to upgrade it to one that has two cameras. One for following traffic and one pointed down to check how close obstacles are when reversing. The vehicle (Ford Wildtrak),...	Peter Wade	5	120	08:55 AM Feb 19, 2026 by Marked Man
	Water Hammer Arrestor. (Preview) Hi..there doesn't seem to be a search engine so rather than read the 350 pages here in "techies corner" may I ask for advice directly. I'm trying to alleviate the knocking sound when the taps turn on. I understand I can install water hammer arrestors and believe they out to be on each pipe so I'll need 6 in...	Peter Wade	15	350	11:08 PM Feb 18, 2026 by TimTim
	Triton Ute making oul (Preview) Mate just rang saying the oil level in his Triton Ute is way way above the Max mark. Mate is in another state ATM and far away from his regular mechanic. First Q is about draining the oil until back to Full then driving home? Will he blow the motor up. I have heard of motors apparantly making oil, ca...	Izabarack	6	221	09:04 AM Feb 17, 2026 by Izabarack
	Coromal element 2014 (Preview) Hi can anyone tell me the width of off a Coromal element 2013 caravan ?	Bukhouse	1	91	01:31 PM Feb 16, 2026 by Possum3
	Tyre Change Over (Preview) I have around 27 tyres on various vehicles and RVs (including spares) at home, when a tyre/s need replacement I take them off at home, drop them in to be replaced and later pick them up. Have a Heavy duty Trolly jack and medium unit so can do a side (2 wheels) at a time if needed.Years ago was given a ½ inch Ra...	PeterInSa	4	379	07:23 AM Feb 10, 2026 by Possum3
	Venting a battery enclosure (Preview) Hi everyone, I guess this follows Valiant's post above regarding installing a battery in a caravan. What is the preferred method of venting a battery enclosure? In the case of my son's Jayco Eagle camper, the battery box is vented into the main thoroughfare (inside the van). A lithium LifeP04 lives i...	Warren-Pat_01	2	291	10:44 AM Feb 8, 2026 by Warren-Pat_01
	GMC Made a Motorhome That Pumped Sewage Through Its Exhaust (Preview) [url]https://www.gmcgreatlakers.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/X7425_73...	dorian	1	203	09:22 AM Feb 8, 2026 by poppygrumps
	Toyota theft issue (Preview) https://www.drive.com.au/news/toyota-releases-steering-wheel-club-lock-amid-rising-landcruiser-hilux-rav4-theft...	fatty	3	396	06:47 PM Feb 3, 2026 by Ineedabiggerboat
	Charging 2 x 100A 12V Lithium Iron Batteries (Preview) Hello! Im brand new to all this tech stuff and Im about to embark on a life on the road full time, until I choose to settle somewhere in Australia permanently. So please excuse my ignorance when I ask this question: using an Anderson Plug on the side of my motorhome can I top up the charge on my batteries usi...	Gabbi9	7	478	02:09 PM Feb 2, 2026 by Peter_n_Margaret
	What Plug/connector is this ? (Preview) I want to get another of this type of connector . What name or brand is it , Also where can I locate one. Been through ebay, Jaycar, Supercheap, Repco, etc with no luck. -- Edited by elliemike on Thursday 29th of January 2026 10:21:27 AM	elliemike	4	327	10:31 AM Jan 30, 2026 by watsea
	Battery mounting inside of a caravan. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi guys; Some sparky may be able to shred a bit of light on the subject. What are the requirements for mounting batteries inside of your caravan. As far as i can find out, the batteries can be mounted in a non habital space, this i would read as under the bed or couch or cuboard or outside mounted to the chass...	valiant81	43	5785	10:45 AM Jan 26, 2026 by Ian G
	Advice needed on an A'Van repair! A'Van Help Repairs Advice (Preview) Hi everyone I'm new and looking to tap into the wealth of knowledge most likely sitting out there from like minded people such as yourselves. I recently bought an A'Van Cruiser in preparation of taking on a quasi Grey Nomad lifestyle as I start to wind down my working life. Never owned a Van before and al...	Dom	25	5304	05:46 PM Jan 21, 2026 by Stevejaz
	Kings Batteries ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I am thinking of changing my AGM batteries to one Kings 300 ah LifePO4 , does anyone have any experience with Kings lithium batteries ?	Ian G	40	1873	03:03 PM Jan 21, 2026 by Dick0
	Set up Instructions for an Early (2000) Annex Wanted (Preview) I was interstate when my daughter decided to buy a 14 ft 1999 Caravan and Annex. Its in great condition always kept under cover except when used for holidays and well maintained by a handyman. And now she wants to sell it.Parked in the backyard as an additional bedroom for daughters sleep over friends a...	PeterInSa	2	335	11:01 AM Jan 2, 2026 by PeterInSa
	Fire Alarm and Gas Alarm suggestions please (Preview) Im setting up a caravan in the back yard for casual accomodation for grandkids and visitors. My thoughts now are about a fire alarm and a gas alarm. Van should be close enough to link into the house Bluetooth connected fire alarms so i will start with another copy of whats already in place, Fire Alar...	Izabarack	8	441	07:05 AM Dec 31, 2025 by Magnarc
	Repurposing a PWM solar controller (Preview) I have a spare 30amp PWM soler controller, is it feasble to repurpose it as battery charger for AGM battery mounted in the back of the ute. Input where the solar panels are connected, but take the feed from the altermator (dumd one).	Gundog	1	476	02:19 PM Dec 27, 2025 by Peter_n_Margaret
	caravan mover - what power rating for small caravan (Preview) Need advice on a 12V 550W Electric Power Mover Motorised Jockey Wheel for single axle Caravan 1000kg Need to be able to push and pull at a slight incline. a) What model would you recommend? b) Smallest recommended power rating? c) Any good for a slightly uneven paved surface (10-20deg)? d) best place t...	ottg	16	1130	12:16 AM Dec 20, 2025 by jegog
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