Techies' Corner

CODHUNTER · CODHUNTER

Hi all, On our maiden trip up the East Coast, stopping at Agnes Waters. We came up the Newell and then across to Agnes Waters. I have filled up a few times on the way and the fuel usage is 24.4L 100km. My towing rig is a 2006 Landcruiser 100 series with an after market turbo. I am towing a 2012 Elite Atlantic Di...

redx2 · redx2

Good afternoon all, We've just purchased a caravan & take delivery early September. We are getting a reversing camera put on the caravan, we already have one our ute, which isn't much use when there is a caravan attached & (saves getting a divorce) we checked with our local auto electrician...

Cupie · Cupie

http://rvdaily.com.au/rvd/issue029/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

We are conducting almost 3 weeks of touring visiting Eril's sister and hubby in Adelaide then a bit of a tour around the Yorke Peninsular. They have not been able to visit us as John is on Dialysis 3 times a week waiting for a kidney. Eril's sister gave him one 15 years ago and now in trouble again. This aft...

Reed · Reed

tried something called Aluminet that is an aluminized open weave shade cloth. We have been using it for a year and it really does mitigate solar loading. It reflects 70% and the open weave permits breeze to blow through preventing heat buildup. The skin of caravan is no hotter than ambient. Used it for...

Robreen · Robreen

G'day all. I have a diesel heater installed in our van. It is connected direct to the batteries as per makers instructions. Works very well. When the heater is switched on and until it is switched off, it causes the am radio is be unusable. There is a heap of static on the radio. When the heater is switched...

Dave1952 · Dave1952

I have a 21 - 22 ft Regent caravan which has a Suburban Gas/Electric HWS in the front right corner, under the bedside cabinet and taking up part of the tunnel boot, so where did Regent put the shower when they built the van? Right at the back, of course. Does anyone out there know of some sort of booster to...

Colin Penrose · Colin Penrose

Hi guys. I posted this on another site with no results so thought I would turn to the Golden Oldies. I have a 16 yo pop top. With constantly going up and down the ceiling has torn virtually all around, see pics. I am thinking of slicing with a Stanley, Sikaflexing then applying a vinyl tape. Any other ideas...

Eaglemax · Eaglemax

Doing some research atm on drawbars. Going to use an "A" frame type in new caravan to be built. Van wont be over 850kg ATM 650kg tare towball weight will be around 70kg Angle I'm looking at is-75 X 50 X 5 BLACK ANGLE AS3679/300W: 75mm H: 50mm T: 5mm Kg/mt: 4.4or RHS65 X 35 X 2.5 RHS AS1163 C350 LOH: 35mm W: 65m...

denmonkey · denmonkey

Hi guys, Last weekend was a bit of an average day weather wise, so I decided to take on an in-van project trying to make it a bit more comfy for me to watch a movie or use the tablet whilst in bed. I didn't want to add a tv as I don't want to dedicate the space or set up to one and frankly it just wouldn't get that muc...

Ron-D · Ron-D

Just signed a deal on a new mux4wd great deal was very happy wont be picking it up for a few weeks,Just found out today they have a dpf filter in the new one (just my luck )can cost up to $500 dollars to clean,any one here running a vehicle with one of these things fitted,I do my own servicing are they easy to g...

mezza56 · mezza56

I recently changed my hitch to a Hitch Ezy and used a torque wrench to do the nuts up to the required tension as per the instructions , there has been mention on the forum about peoples hitches coming loose as with wheels on their vans . So I'd prefer it didn't happen to me. What I'm after is info on what tensi...

Fraggle · Fraggle

The WIFI modem in my van drops the internet connection after my Computer/TV has been idle for a while. I keep on having to continually reboot the modem to have the connectivity returned. I have followed the instruction manual regarding reconfiguration of the modems software however this has not rec...

buffy61 · buffy61

our air conditioner died...insurance is paying out for repair...we have decided to pay the extra and get a new reverse cycle air conditioner. Any suggestions on brand? Any brand or model quieter than othhers. all advice gratefull received! Thanks!

Ger08 · Ger08

Im looking at one of these antennas and was hoping to get some opinions on them. Are they any good etc?

Cyclops · Cyclops

ive posted this on the BT owners site. But I think it is a great upgrade for those with outside showers. I have been frustrated By the outside shower hose and hand piec. The hose is too short and very stiff and inflexible until a fair amount of hot water has passed through it to soften it up. The hand piece is...

LLD · LLD

https://www.ja-gps.com.au/Garmin/drivesmart-61-lmt-s/default.aspx?pid=010-01681-42-BC30

WoolgoolgaRob · WoolgoolgaRob

Hi all,I've been reading up on these monitors for caravans that need a brake safe installed, apparently if you live or travel through NSW you need a monitor installed into a position that the driver can see and hear warning that the battery for the brake safe is sufficientently charged (what they are s...

vhman · vhman

My hot water service stopped heating on electricity I checked and changed the element which was pretty ordinary . I gave it a basic service and cleaned out the tank and also changed the anode . It works on gas not a problem just not sure with the power side any ideas please .

Paulo · Paulo

Hi guys - Windy day so hunkered down inside my old Jayco poptop - Looking at the new Jurgens van beside me with a you beaut Alko anti sway hitch coupling - i am thinking why don't i fit one of those and remove my old 4 bar back breaking sway / equalizer bars that are such a pain to hitch up and unhitch . Has anyon...

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	Fuel usage (Preview) Hi all, On our maiden trip up the East Coast, stopping at Agnes Waters. We came up the Newell and then across to Agnes Waters. I have filled up a few times on the way and the fuel usage is 24.4L 100km. My towing rig is a 2006 Landcruiser 100 series with an after market turbo. I am towing a 2012 Elite Atlantic Di...	CODHUNTER	15	4186	09:47 AM Aug 30, 2018 by Bill And Diann
	Wiring caravan for reversing camera (Preview) Good afternoon all, We've just purchased a caravan & take delivery early September. We are getting a reversing camera put on the caravan, we already have one our ute, which isn't much use when there is a caravan attached & (saves getting a divorce) we checked with our local auto electrician...	redx2	9	5184	08:09 PM Aug 29, 2018 by phil b
	Lithium Batts - a short discussion (Preview) http://rvdaily.com.au/rvd/issue029/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign...	Cupie	19	1678	02:14 PM Aug 29, 2018 by T1 Terry
	Van plug and play 240v problems... (Preview) We are conducting almost 3 weeks of touring visiting Eril's sister and hubby in Adelaide then a bit of a tour around the Yorke Peninsular. They have not been able to visit us as John is on Dialysis 3 times a week waiting for a kidney. Eril's sister gave him one 15 years ago and now in trouble again. This aft...	aussie_paul	9	1877	08:50 PM Aug 28, 2018 by Warren-Pat_01
	Aluminet sail shade cloth (Preview) tried something called Aluminet that is an aluminized open weave shade cloth. We have been using it for a year and it really does mitigate solar loading. It reflects 70% and the open weave permits breeze to blow through preventing heat buildup. The skin of caravan is no hotter than ambient. Used it for...	Reed	5	1364	01:27 PM Aug 28, 2018 by Mike Harding
	Diesel heater affecting radio reception (Preview) G'day all. I have a diesel heater installed in our van. It is connected direct to the batteries as per makers instructions. Works very well. When the heater is switched on and until it is switched off, it causes the am radio is be unusable. There is a heap of static on the radio. When the heater is switched...	Robreen	7	1309	07:06 PM Aug 27, 2018 by Bush walker
	Hot water booster (Preview) I have a 21 - 22 ft Regent caravan which has a Suburban Gas/Electric HWS in the front right corner, under the bedside cabinet and taking up part of the tunnel boot, so where did Regent put the shower when they built the van? Right at the back, of course. Does anyone out there know of some sort of booster to...	Dave1952	12	1302	04:41 PM Aug 27, 2018 by mischief
	Internal roof problem (Preview) Hi guys. I posted this on another site with no results so thought I would turn to the Golden Oldies. I have a 16 yo pop top. With constantly going up and down the ceiling has torn virtually all around, see pics. I am thinking of slicing with a Stanley, Sikaflexing then applying a vinyl tape. Any other ideas...	Colin Penrose	5	1592	03:18 PM Aug 27, 2018 by Colin Penrose
	Angle or RHS for drawbar (Preview) Doing some research atm on drawbars. Going to use an "A" frame type in new caravan to be built. Van wont be over 850kg ATM 650kg tare towball weight will be around 70kg Angle I'm looking at is-75 X 50 X 5 BLACK ANGLE AS3679/300W: 75mm H: 50mm T: 5mm Kg/mt: 4.4or RHS65 X 35 X 2.5 RHS AS1163 C350 LOH: 35mm W: 65m...	Eaglemax	29	6505	12:27 PM Aug 25, 2018 by rodrocket
	my take on entertainment for my van (Preview) Hi guys, Last weekend was a bit of an average day weather wise, so I decided to take on an in-van project trying to make it a bit more comfy for me to watch a movie or use the tablet whilst in bed. I didn't want to add a tv as I don't want to dedicate the space or set up to one and frankly it just wouldn't get that muc...	denmonkey	3	1432	12:11 PM Aug 24, 2018 by denmonkey
	The new mux (Preview) Just signed a deal on a new mux4wd great deal was very happy wont be picking it up for a few weeks,Just found out today they have a dpf filter in the new one (just my luck )can cost up to $500 dollars to clean,any one here running a vehicle with one of these things fitted,I do my own servicing are they easy to g...	Ron-D	10	2677	11:03 AM Aug 24, 2018 by Ron-D
	wheel nuts (Preview) I recently changed my hitch to a Hitch Ezy and used a torque wrench to do the nuts up to the required tension as per the instructions , there has been mention on the forum about peoples hitches coming loose as with wheels on their vans . So I'd prefer it didn't happen to me. What I'm after is info on what tensi...	mezza56	20	1896	09:33 PM Aug 23, 2018 by swamp
	Wifi modem regularly dropping the internet connection (Preview) The WIFI modem in my van drops the internet connection after my Computer/TV has been idle for a while. I keep on having to continually reboot the modem to have the connectivity returned. I have followed the instruction manual regarding reconfiguration of the modems software however this has not rec...	Fraggle	4	1172	10:04 PM Aug 22, 2018 by Bill B
	Rooftop air conditioner? (Preview) our air conditioner died...insurance is paying out for repair...we have decided to pay the extra and get a new reverse cycle air conditioner. Any suggestions on brand? Any brand or model quieter than othhers. all advice gratefull received! Thanks!	buffy61	8	1259	12:25 PM Aug 22, 2018 by Aus-Kiwi
	Foldaway TV Antenna (Preview) Im looking at one of these antennas and was hoping to get some opinions on them. Are they any good etc?	Ger08	5	2365	04:58 PM Aug 21, 2018 by Sparkster
	Upgrade of outside shower on the Bushtracker (Preview) ive posted this on the BT owners site. But I think it is a great upgrade for those with outside showers. I have been frustrated By the outside shower hose and hand piec. The hose is too short and very stiff and inflexible until a fair amount of hot water has passed through it to soften it up. The hand piece is...	Cyclops	0	828	04:58 PM Aug 21, 2018 by Cyclops
	Garmin GPS & Reversing Camera (Preview) https://www.ja-gps.com.au/Garmin/drivesmart-61-lmt-s/default.aspx?pid=010-01681-42-BC30	LLD	6	1564	12:30 PM Aug 20, 2018 by LLD
	NSW Brake Safe Monitor Requirements (Preview) Hi all,I've been reading up on these monitors for caravans that need a brake safe installed, apparently if you live or travel through NSW you need a monitor installed into a position that the driver can see and hear warning that the battery for the brake safe is sufficientently charged (what they are s...	WoolgoolgaRob	23	5959	10:57 AM Aug 20, 2018 by Divingbobby
	Swift Hot Water Unit (Preview) My hot water service stopped heating on electricity I checked and changed the element which was pretty ordinary . I gave it a basic service and cleaned out the tank and also changed the anode . It works on gas not a problem just not sure with the power side any ideas please .	vhman	12	2720	08:39 AM Aug 20, 2018 by Ron-D
	Alko anti sway coupling hitch (Preview) Hi guys - Windy day so hunkered down inside my old Jayco poptop - Looking at the new Jurgens van beside me with a you beaut Alko anti sway hitch coupling - i am thinking why don't i fit one of those and remove my old 4 bar back breaking sway / equalizer bars that are such a pain to hitch up and unhitch . Has anyon...	Paulo	10	5227	09:31 PM Aug 19, 2018 by aussie_paul
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