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.

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

As part of my slow, but moving, change transitioning to almost full solar reliance I am considering a 36V system, the caravan will remain 12V (too hard to change) but 36V will be used to power a 36V/240V inverter which will then provide 240V for everything. My question is: Is anyone using a 36V system an...

Izabarack · Izabarack

I just opened a new tube of Silicone and used a very small amount. So, Im asking for suggestions for storing the unused portion so that it remains usable for the longest time. I have heard conflicting advice on storing the remains of the tube in either the fridge or the Freezer. Anyone with experienc...

whatsa · whatsa

Wondering if anyone has done this I just got the avan but dislike 3ways and would like to replace with a compressor fridge any input would be appreciated

ilcag · ilcag

hi all, i have a 2021 ISUZU MUX would like more power whilst towing, looking at a STEINBAUER UNIT but would like to hear from anyone who have upgraded their rig with one of these or similar unit . i don't want to use more fuel i only get 500k out of full tank now towing 2.7t .

phum · phum

I am looking at a split system AC,,Is it possible or practical to fit the outside unit on the rear of the van? I have no space on the drawbar Thanks Peter

Rassy · Rassy

Hi All, I have a Jayco Journey Pop-top, fitted with a Truma Aventa (Comfort) air conditioner and wish to enquire if anyone has experienced noise when the compressor cuts in either on cold or heat setting. I know a little bit of extra noise is normal, but this extra droning noise i think is excessive. Has...

DMaxer · DMaxer

I have a Carefree awning on my Windsor van that has delaminated and is now more Gorilla tape than awning. The van has been booked in twice over the last 6 months to have a replacement awning fitted, only to have the booking postponed as the replacement awning was not available. Once again, it is booked in...

Ivan 01 · Ivan 01

https://www.mchitch.com.au/

Sarge9 · Sarge9

Hello, I need to replace my 12v 2d fluro ceiling lights, they were very effective and sufficiently bright. I am temporarily using two led patches in one light, but being flat they are very directional, I see the available led replacements are also flat, so I am seeking experience, do they light the ro...

Rachmainov · Rachmainov

The ABC Adelaide has stopped broadcasting weather forecasts in the night hours and this poses a problem when out of range of terrestrial stations (mobile phone and TV). Night time is good to listen to interstate stations as well as our local 891. Does anyone have an idea how to get this information whe...

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

It's too hard to describe so I'll simply say "See the photograph." Suggestions please for getting the thingie (what's it called?) back into the roller and, ideally, keeping it there. In the past slackening the awning and using a pair of pliers to move it 3 or 4mm at a time has partly worked but it seems to...

Farmhouse · Farmhouse

Not so much a technical question so here goes. We are waiting for our 21ft caravan to be built and we are thinking about purchasing a full annex for the van. The awning is 17ft in length, roughly speaking how much can we expect the annex to weigh? Thanks in advance Glenn

jegog · jegog

https://www.trailercaravansuperstore.com.au/product/automotive-and-accessories/4wd-towing-accessories/drawbar-pins-towing-4wd-and-automotive/anti-rattle-hitch-bracket/

Rod Mac · Rod Mac

Hi all, asking for a bit of advice re changing from my current Gas HWS Suburban 20 litre storage unit to an Instantaneous Gas system. I have had the current system 'serviced' by a caravan outfit but still not happy with the time taken to get started properly(3-4 or more attempts) and the time taken to hea...

con590 · con590

Hi, There is a continual dot-sounding interference on the vans TV and at the same time, the inner fridge light blinks on and off continually. The fridge is not the problem as I turned it off but the poor wTV signal continued. I have been able to stop the interference by pushing in the buttons of the solar p...

Laminex · Laminex

My Heng Industries fan roof vent/12V fan had an episode where the motor was stuck on, the vent was sent skywards breaking the plastic housing where the motor screws on the underside, and burning out the circuit board. A google search shows burnt out circuit boards are fairly common problem amongst m...

gypsy2600 · gypsy2600

Hi, I'm not sure if this a tech subject. I have noticed that even after I tighten the nut/spring washer on the tow ball with a large shifter; the nut becomes loose. Not sure how long this takes. My recent trip from Victoria to the Gold Coast I tightened the nut twice. Purchased a new tow ball for the trip h...

Ram Man · Ram Man

I have a Roadstar caravan purchased 4 years ago privately and the previous owner liked the old Gal paint. Fast forward to today and the Gal paint peeling and bugger me if it doesn't have a Galvanised Frame, a quick whip with pressure washer and more is exposed. So I stripped off all the Gal Paint and it's p...

Balangara · Balangara

I am considering buying the Elecbrakes brake controller which attaches to the caravan and does not need to be wired through the tow vehicle. It is expensive but there are no installation costs so at the end of the day the overall cost seems to be about the same or actually cheaper than the wired units. ...

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	STICKY: Techies' Corner (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	26	34091	01:46 PM Dec 11, 2021 by jeepnudger
	36 volt caravan systems (Preview) As part of my slow, but moving, change transitioning to almost full solar reliance I am considering a 36V system, the caravan will remain 12V (too hard to change) but 36V will be used to power a 36V/240V inverter which will then provide 240V for everything. My question is: Is anyone using a 36V system an...	Mike Harding	14	412	07:11 AM Feb 1, 2023 by Les_B
	Storing unused Silicone - Fridge or Freezer? (Preview) I just opened a new tube of Silicone and used a very small amount. So, Im asking for suggestions for storing the unused portion so that it remains usable for the longest time. I have heard conflicting advice on storing the remains of the tube in either the fridge or the Freezer. Anyone with experienc...	Izabarack	12	239	08:51 PM Jan 31, 2023 by Dougwe
	avan and a 12v compressor fridge (Preview) Wondering if anyone has done this I just got the avan but dislike 3ways and would like to replace with a compressor fridge any input would be appreciated	whatsa	3	62	05:39 PM Jan 31, 2023 by Whenarewethere
	power upgrade (Preview) hi all, i have a 2021 ISUZU MUX would like more power whilst towing, looking at a STEINBAUER UNIT but would like to hear from anyone who have upgraded their rig with one of these or similar unit . i don't want to use more fuel i only get 500k out of full tank now towing 2.7t .	ilcag	11	576	01:28 PM Jan 31, 2023 by Gundog
	visiting AC topic again re split system (Preview) I am looking at a split system AC,,Is it possible or practical to fit the outside unit on the rear of the van? I have no space on the drawbar Thanks Peter	phum	20	315	01:06 PM Jan 31, 2023 by yobarr
	TRUMA AVENTA (COMFORT) Air Conditioner. (Preview) Hi All, I have a Jayco Journey Pop-top, fitted with a Truma Aventa (Comfort) air conditioner and wish to enquire if anyone has experienced noise when the compressor cuts in either on cold or heat setting. I know a little bit of extra noise is normal, but this extra droning noise i think is excessive. Has...	Rassy	10	650	10:09 AM Jan 30, 2023 by Rassy
	New Awning (Preview) I have a Carefree awning on my Windsor van that has delaminated and is now more Gorilla tape than awning. The van has been booked in twice over the last 6 months to have a replacement awning fitted, only to have the booking postponed as the replacement awning was not available. Once again, it is booked in...	DMaxer	8	194	12:13 PM Jan 29, 2023 by RickJ
	McHitch is Finished ( 1 2 ) (Preview) https://www.mchitch.com.au/	Ivan 01	49	1660	07:13 PM Jan 28, 2023 by Are We Lost
	Led ceiling light quality (Preview) Hello, I need to replace my 12v 2d fluro ceiling lights, they were very effective and sufficiently bright. I am temporarily using two led patches in one light, but being flat they are very directional, I see the available led replacements are also flat, so I am seeking experience, do they light the ro...	Sarge9	8	522	11:04 PM Jan 27, 2023 by Sarge9
	No Weather forecasts late at night. 22:00 - 06:00. (Preview) The ABC Adelaide has stopped broadcasting weather forecasts in the night hours and this poses a problem when out of range of terrestrial stations (mobile phone and TV). Night time is good to listen to interstate stations as well as our local 891. Does anyone have an idea how to get this information whe...	Rachmainov	10	383	02:27 PM Jan 24, 2023 by Rachmainov
	Ideas to fix awning please (Preview) It's too hard to describe so I'll simply say "See the photograph." Suggestions please for getting the thingie (what's it called?) back into the roller and, ideally, keeping it there. In the past slackening the awning and using a pair of pliers to move it 3 or 4mm at a time has partly worked but it seems to...	Mike Harding	7	523	02:09 PM Jan 24, 2023 by Long Weekend
	Annex weight question (Preview) Not so much a technical question so here goes. We are waiting for our 21ft caravan to be built and we are thinking about purchasing a full annex for the van. The awning is 17ft in length, roughly speaking how much can we expect the annex to weigh? Thanks in advance Glenn	Farmhouse	20	608	11:07 PM Jan 22, 2023 by Whenarewethere
	Trailer hitch rattle suppression (Preview) https://www.trailercaravansuperstore.com.au/product/automotive-and-accessories/4wd-towing-accessories/drawbar-pins-towing-4wd-and-automotive/anti-rattle-hitch-bracket/	jegog	7	509	09:56 PM Jan 22, 2023 by yobarr
	Changing Gas Hot stored hot water to Instantaneous hot water system (Preview) Hi all, asking for a bit of advice re changing from my current Gas HWS Suburban 20 litre storage unit to an Instantaneous Gas system. I have had the current system 'serviced' by a caravan outfit but still not happy with the time taken to get started properly(3-4 or more attempts) and the time taken to hea...	Rod Mac	3	243	03:57 PM Jan 21, 2023 by yobarr
	Continual repeating interference on 12V caravan TV (Preview) Hi, There is a continual dot-sounding interference on the vans TV and at the same time, the inner fridge light blinks on and off continually. The fridge is not the problem as I turned it off but the poor wTV signal continued. I have been able to stop the interference by pushing in the buttons of the solar p...	con590	9	332	11:51 AM Jan 21, 2023 by con590
	Circuit board burnt out on roof vent fan (Preview) My Heng Industries fan roof vent/12V fan had an episode where the motor was stuck on, the vent was sent skywards breaking the plastic housing where the motor screws on the underside, and burning out the circuit board. A google search shows burnt out circuit boards are fairly common problem amongst m...	Laminex	7	422	10:50 AM Jan 21, 2023 by Laminex
	Tow Ball (Preview) Hi, I'm not sure if this a tech subject. I have noticed that even after I tighten the nut/spring washer on the tow ball with a large shifter; the nut becomes loose. Not sure how long this takes. My recent trip from Victoria to the Gold Coast I tightened the nut twice. Purchased a new tow ball for the trip h...	gypsy2600	18	717	05:39 PM Jan 18, 2023 by Hylife
	To Paint or not to Paint (Preview) I have a Roadstar caravan purchased 4 years ago privately and the previous owner liked the old Gal paint. Fast forward to today and the Gal paint peeling and bugger me if it doesn't have a Galvanised Frame, a quick whip with pressure washer and more is exposed. So I stripped off all the Gal Paint and it's p...	Ram Man	6	458	09:54 AM Jan 18, 2023 by Ram Man
	Elecbrakes Brake Controller (Preview) I am considering buying the Elecbrakes brake controller which attaches to the caravan and does not need to be wired through the tow vehicle. It is expensive but there are no installation costs so at the end of the day the overall cost seems to be about the same or actually cheaper than the wired units. ...	Balangara	22	1063	04:32 PM Jan 17, 2023 by Hylife
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