Techies' Corner

pikey · pikey

I have a 2006 pathfinder and considering having a long range fuel tank fitted,preferably leaving the spare wheel where it is. Any feedback (pros and cons) or other suggestions would be appreciated.Towing our van i currently get 5 klm per ltr.

Wandererone · Wandererone

This is definitely a technical question! Our van came with a Wanderer double ensuite shower/toilet tent - pic below. Unfortunately it did not come with instructions. It is not a pop up one but one has has lots of poles like a meccano set. Does anyone know if there an easy way to put this thing together? Ch...

aldinga · aldinga

Hi all.......Is anyone using one of these , how do they handle full load , I notice some have 2 inbuilt fans to disipate the heat and some only have 1....What are some of the uses you put them too . I have plenty of battery capacity for the 12V load current this is not a worry . I would not be using it abov...

kezngaz · kezngaz

Has anybody raised their ride height on a roller rocker suspention setup? Im thinking that putting the axle tube under the springs will give me a 2 inch lift. Im aware of the legalities and its fine. Just wondering if anybody has done it and how, if at all it effects the handling by way of raising the ce...

Linzeelou · Linzeelou

Hi everybody. Im wanting to put new vinyl flooring down in my campervan. There is old discolourd vinyl there which cant be taken up as it is stuck firmly to the floor. Do i need to glue the new vinyl down and if so what glue should I use. Any suggestions would be very welcome.. thanks Linz

Hetho · Hetho

I pulled in to a servo in Goulburn last week for diesel advertised on the board for 147.9 / lt. put in 100 plus ltr's and at just about full I noticed the pump price was 150.9 / ltr, and it's "Premium Diesel". You may be able to guess what the next 10 min was like, I lost the battle as the servo did have a sign adve...

ian72 · ian72

Hi, I have just acquired a used Jayco that is fitted with a 12 pin connector (and Andersen Plug) but my car has a 7 pin. I would prefer to keep my car as is for other trailer use and would like to change the van connector myself. The adapters I have seen at $80 seem a bit steep. My question is " Can I just fit a 7 pin...

Petesahut · Petesahut

We have put down a deposit for a used caravan pop top, an Olympic Fulcher Pop Top. I needed to upgrade the towbar from its existing 16KG to a 2300 KG.The vehicle is a Ford Territory 2012 SZ diesel.We struck a deal where the dealer offered to install the bar (Hayman Reece) and brake controller as well as two...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... It is my belief that to remove the plastic external vents for the fridge one simply needs to slide the catches on the side and this will release the vent easily. Whenever I get the whim - no, the urge - to remove the vents to inspect the back of the fridge I am unable (praps unwilling) to force the 'cl...

iana · iana

I am having a real brain rattling time trying to work out where to install a diesel heater in the van, but at the moment I am putting out the question, now that you have installed or had installed one of these heaters, where does the exhaust outlet, exhaust from your van, in hindsight, would you have put th...

Bessiejan23 · Bessiejan23

Has anyone used one of these? If so, is it useful? Are there other brands that do the same thing?

Martin_QLD · Martin_QLD

A battery question. I have always had the forward folding camper which is connected to external power source, while travelling through the Anderson plug and feed by a 30amp DC-DC charger, overnight stays with power we plug in to mains power through a CTEK 10 amp smart charger and solar panels when pow...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... Read it here Cheers - John

buffy61 · buffy61

We have 2 x 100a/hr AGM batteries in our caravan. They are dead! Time to replace them...we did get 4yrs out of them so to be expected! My question is...has anyone bought batteries off eBay? And if so, were they good? Did they last you a decent length of time? We are thinking of upgrading to 2 x 140a/hrs AGM....

Cupie · Cupie

https://thenewdaily.com.au/life/auto/2018/08/05/death-of-diesel-cars/

Ron-D · Ron-D

we have a single axel van ,pulled in to a servo to refuel,and noticed one tyre was flat,must of just happened as we pulled in,lucky eh,so Iam thinking about buying tyre pressure sensors to monitor the tyre pressure, a new mag wheel and tyre would cost big dollars,haveing to change a tyre on a busy freewa...

Teo · Teo

hi Nomads. Has anyone attempted to replace the cords on pull up blinds and screens on their van. My Avan has one broken and a couple looking a bit doubtful. Thanks in advance. Terry.

Cyclops · Cyclops

Does anybody know where we can buy the Haier Pulsator in Oz? pete

bowser · bowser

Morning. I have just taken out 2 x110 AGM batteries, I thought that I had only got 4 years out of them but finding some paper work, I got about 6 years out of them, I have decided to go back to one Battery of about 135amp to 150amp, For what I am running. Can I do better with another Brand or is AGM still the o...

Joda · Joda

Been doing a bit of reading up on e.g.r. valves, seems to be a few pros & cons about taking it out of the picture, engines may run hotter, turbo can be overpressurised. E.G.R. can be simply blanked off or controlled by an add on module, has any one done either of these mods. & what resulted, Tal...

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	Long range fuel tanks (Preview) I have a 2006 pathfinder and considering having a long range fuel tank fitted,preferably leaving the spare wheel where it is. Any feedback (pros and cons) or other suggestions would be appreciated.Towing our van i currently get 5 klm per ltr.	pikey	18	1729	05:01 PM Aug 16, 2018 by fwdoz
	Ensuite shower/toilet tent (Preview) This is definitely a technical question! Our van came with a Wanderer double ensuite shower/toilet tent - pic below. Unfortunately it did not come with instructions. It is not a pop up one but one has has lots of poles like a meccano set. Does anyone know if there an easy way to put this thing together? Ch...	Wandererone	8	2283	09:30 AM Aug 16, 2018 by PeterD
	3000 watt inverter moditied sine wave any recommendations (Preview) Hi all.......Is anyone using one of these , how do they handle full load , I notice some have 2 inbuilt fans to disipate the heat and some only have 1....What are some of the uses you put them too . I have plenty of battery capacity for the 12V load current this is not a worry . I would not be using it abov...	aldinga	3	1029	06:52 PM Aug 15, 2018 by Jaahn
	Raising caravan ride height. (Preview) Has anybody raised their ride height on a roller rocker suspention setup? Im thinking that putting the axle tube under the springs will give me a 2 inch lift. Im aware of the legalities and its fine. Just wondering if anybody has done it and how, if at all it effects the handling by way of raising the ce...	kezngaz	12	7967	07:44 PM Aug 14, 2018 by grahos
	New vinyl flooring in campervan (Preview) Hi everybody. Im wanting to put new vinyl flooring down in my campervan. There is old discolourd vinyl there which cant be taken up as it is stuck firmly to the floor. Do i need to glue the new vinyl down and if so what glue should I use. Any suggestions would be very welcome.. thanks Linz	Linzeelou	9	2314	07:33 PM Aug 14, 2018 by grahos
	Premium Diesel. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I pulled in to a servo in Goulburn last week for diesel advertised on the board for 147.9 / lt. put in 100 plus ltr's and at just about full I noticed the pump price was 150.9 / ltr, and it's "Premium Diesel". You may be able to guess what the next 10 min was like, I lost the battle as the servo did have a sign adve...	Hetho	34	2547	07:24 PM Aug 14, 2018 by fwdoz
	12 pin plug change to 7 pin (Preview) Hi, I have just acquired a used Jayco that is fitted with a 12 pin connector (and Andersen Plug) but my car has a 7 pin. I would prefer to keep my car as is for other trailer use and would like to change the van connector myself. The adapters I have seen at $80 seem a bit steep. My question is " Can I just fit a 7 pin...	ian72	10	8838	03:17 PM Aug 14, 2018 by PeterD
	Caravan dealer is fitting a towbar, solar panels - Need advice (Preview) We have put down a deposit for a used caravan pop top, an Olympic Fulcher Pop Top. I needed to upgrade the towbar from its existing 16KG to a 2300 KG.The vehicle is a Ford Territory 2012 SZ diesel.We struck a deal where the dealer offered to install the bar (Hayman Reece) and brake controller as well as two...	Petesahut	4	830	07:22 AM Aug 14, 2018 by Petesahut
	How to remove external fridge vents? (Preview) Gday... It is my belief that to remove the plastic external vents for the fridge one simply needs to slide the catches on the side and this will release the vent easily. Whenever I get the whim - no, the urge - to remove the vents to inspect the back of the fridge I am unable (praps unwilling) to force the 'cl...	rockylizard	10	5695	07:42 PM Aug 13, 2018 by JBDUBBO
	Diesel Heater Installation. (Preview) I am having a real brain rattling time trying to work out where to install a diesel heater in the van, but at the moment I am putting out the question, now that you have installed or had installed one of these heaters, where does the exhaust outlet, exhaust from your van, in hindsight, would you have put th...	iana	28	11501	10:35 AM Aug 13, 2018 by iana
	Amphibian power surge protector with outlet tester (Preview) Has anyone used one of these? If so, is it useful? Are there other brands that do the same thing?	Bessiejan23	11	1919	11:46 PM Aug 11, 2018 by oldtrack123
	Not enough power for off the grid (Preview) A battery question. I have always had the forward folding camper which is connected to external power source, while travelling through the Anderson plug and feed by a 30amp DC-DC charger, overnight stays with power we plug in to mains power through a CTEK 10 amp smart charger and solar panels when pow...	Martin_QLD	27	2312	06:34 PM Aug 10, 2018 by swamp
	Another advance in fuel technology? (Preview) Gday... Read it here Cheers - John	rockylizard	10	1324	06:25 PM Aug 10, 2018 by aussie_paul
	Battery replacement ( 1 2 ) (Preview) We have 2 x 100a/hr AGM batteries in our caravan. They are dead! Time to replace them...we did get 4yrs out of them so to be expected! My question is...has anyone bought batteries off eBay? And if so, were they good? Did they last you a decent length of time? We are thinking of upgrading to 2 x 140a/hrs AGM....	buffy61	38	2420	04:29 PM Aug 10, 2018 by Jaahn
	Yet another report on the end for Diesel (Preview) https://thenewdaily.com.au/life/auto/2018/08/05/death-of-diesel-cars/	Cupie	9	1388	04:13 PM Aug 10, 2018 by T1 Terry
	Flat tyre (Preview) we have a single axel van ,pulled in to a servo to refuel,and noticed one tyre was flat,must of just happened as we pulled in,lucky eh,so Iam thinking about buying tyre pressure sensors to monitor the tyre pressure, a new mag wheel and tyre would cost big dollars,haveing to change a tyre on a busy freewa...	Ron-D	15	1430	09:51 PM Aug 9, 2018 by SaGDay
	Strings on blinds assemblies. (Preview) hi Nomads. Has anyone attempted to replace the cords on pull up blinds and screens on their van. My Avan has one broken and a couple looking a bit doubtful. Thanks in advance. Terry.	Teo	0	509	01:43 PM Aug 6, 2018 by Teo
	Washing machine - Haier Pulsator HLP21N (Preview) Does anybody know where we can buy the Haier Pulsator in Oz? pete	Cyclops	0	613	03:15 PM Aug 5, 2018 by Cyclops
	Recomended brand of battery for use, for basic use, TV, 12 volt Pump, average of four led lights. (Preview) Morning. I have just taken out 2 x110 AGM batteries, I thought that I had only got 4 years out of them but finding some paper work, I got about 6 years out of them, I have decided to go back to one Battery of about 135amp to 150amp, For what I am running. Can I do better with another Brand or is AGM still the o...	bowser	8	792	07:00 AM Aug 5, 2018 by swamp
	Diesel E.G.R. valve (Preview) Been doing a bit of reading up on e.g.r. valves, seems to be a few pros & cons about taking it out of the picture, engines may run hotter, turbo can be overpressurised. E.G.R. can be simply blanked off or controlled by an add on module, has any one done either of these mods. & what resulted, Tal...	Joda	18	1766	07:08 PM Aug 4, 2018 by Dave1952
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