Techies' Corner

KAYOS · KAYOS

I have a problem with the hot dipped galvanised coating cracking and falling off some sections of my caravan chassis. I think I now know the cause of the problem and what the fix would have been had a quality control inspection been conducted by the galvaniser or chassis manufacturer or even the ca...

JoeJan · JoeJan

I have a carefree awening on my van and the ratchet does not seem to lock the roller in place. As a result the holes that the bows fit into on the main roller beam have become elongated. Iâm assuming the ratchet is the problem. Can anyone give me their opinion on this problem and an the ratchet be replaced as...

Cairnsy · Cairnsy

We're picking up our Toyota Coaster from NSW on Wednesday - can't wait. Can anyone suggest a good company in Brisbane (preferably near Beenleigh Rum Distillery ) that can fit Towbars & Bullbars in one go? The intention is to maybe purchase a cheap trailer & tow "stuff" to NW Queensland &...

Land cruiser · Land cruiser

Hi Guys. I am looking at storing our Motor Home Sept to June 2019. (9 months in Cairns.) Returning to NZ for our summer. I have been warned about dampness and mould especially in Cairns and that I would be better to store it down in Brisbane. Has any one got any advice re de humidifiers. Also on storing in...

Joda · Joda

Have a electric flush toilet (thetford) in the van, not flushing when knob is depressed, found 10amp fuse underneath & it checked out o.k. has been working fine up till now, any thoughts? Joda

jkis · jkis

I have a ati water heater model bb2212x it used to have a 1200 watt 240ac element. I'm wanting to fit a 24vdc 600 watt element. A couple of things I'm not sure about is will the 600 watt heat the water in a good time frame. the old element has the thermostate fitted to it. I would have to use a seperate therm...

Nev Bartoss · Nev Bartoss

I've recently purchased a 2004 Fiat Winnebago Free Wind. The roof sewer vent was damaged / broken by the previous owner. (Pics as attached). Can anyone suggest what I need to get to replace it and where I can get one from? Cheers Nev

Canuck and Kiwi · Canuck and Kiwi

We are wondering if we need to have Weight distribution bars when towing a 3 ton fully loaded Jayco Silverline with a 2018 Isuzu D-MAX. Any advice is appreciated.

Chucker · Chucker

Been reading and hearing a lot about people's diesel heaters and how good they are, but my question before I go ahead a get one is..... What sort of servicing do they require. Can you do it yourself or is there a specialist that you have to take them to?? Regards and hope you can help me please......

Canuck and Kiwi · Canuck and Kiwi

Hi, our 2015 Jayco Silverline water pump has just started to run consistantly even when not running the tap. It used to only run when the tap was turned on. Suggestions on what to do would be appreciated.

Klaus · Klaus

Hi all, I am a newby to this site, and to date ( its only been 2 months) the proud owner of a new 2018 MU X. I want to make a comment to all of the MU X and D max owners out there, in regard to the storage hatch which is located on top of the middle of the dash board. No matter what year of the vehicle none of the hatc...

Bukhouse · Bukhouse

Hi, Would anyone happen to have a pdf or copy of the owners manual for a Aircommand WREN aircon that I could get a copy off Regards Ken

Kaid · Kaid

Hi all, after stopping the night in Guyra last night. we have discovered our pump won't work. any ideas on what is wrong and how it can be fixed would be appreciated. i should add that is was so cold we had ice inside of van -- Edited by Kaid on Saturday 14th of July 2018 04:01:11 PM

mezza56 · mezza56

Has anyone changed out their thetford plastic bowl for a vitreous china bowl , I've been told its not possible as the cassette is different ?

Hurls · Hurls

Hi All, After some advice from my learned fellow Nomads. I have a Suburban Hot Water (Gas/240v) in my 2008 Supreme Spirit. The problem is I have low pressure when using the hot water, cold water pressure is fine. This happens on pump and mains pressure. Not sure if it is relevant but, the problem only sta...

iana · iana

At what point do you, or would you wear the tires on the tow vehicle down to, i.e. mm of tread remaining, when towing a large van in the wet of winter? Would you wear the tires right down to the wear strip indicators. My concern is the danger of aqua planning during rain storms, but on dry roads I would have n...

bushsong · bushsong

G'day, These diesel heaters appear to be the bane of many peoples' lives. I've just been through the experience of completely stripping one down after slowly working through everything else that might be wrong. It is now cleaned and ready to go back in for testing except for one small thing. I have los...

Eaglemax · Eaglemax

With my fiture van build Im planning to install a 2kw diesel heater, a cheapy as the van build will set us back a lot Ot appears the chinese copies only have one hot air outlet for heat into the van. Is there a ducting unit for these? Thanks

bowser · bowser

Morning all. My van had 2x110 amp AGM Batteries in it when I bought it, 4 years later the are dead, I only use tv at night, plus the pump for normal use, and run three or four led lights, Thinking of replacing the 2 batteries, with just one, would one of about 135amp do me. Regards Bowser.

bushranger · bushranger

Has anyone had any experience with a damp/moisture meter? And if so, what's a good/bad brand? I shall be buying a new (to me) used van soon and want to check it for water leaks. Any thoughts?

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	Galvanised chassis problem. (Preview) I have a problem with the hot dipped galvanised coating cracking and falling off some sections of my caravan chassis. I think I now know the cause of the problem and what the fix would have been had a quality control inspection been conducted by the galvaniser or chassis manufacturer or even the ca...	KAYOS	13	2709	12:09 AM Jul 30, 2018 by Aus-Kiwi
	Awning ratchet (Preview) I have a carefree awening on my van and the ratchet does not seem to lock the roller in place. As a result the holes that the bows fit into on the main roller beam have become elongated. Iâm assuming the ratchet is the problem. Can anyone give me their opinion on this problem and an the ratchet be replaced as...	JoeJan	1	668	08:38 PM Jul 29, 2018 by Sarge9
	Toyota Coaster - Towbar, Bullbar South Brisbane? Toyota Coaster Towbar Bullbar Trailer (Preview) We're picking up our Toyota Coaster from NSW on Wednesday - can't wait. Can anyone suggest a good company in Brisbane (preferably near Beenleigh Rum Distillery ) that can fit Towbars & Bullbars in one go? The intention is to maybe purchase a cheap trailer & tow "stuff" to NW Queensland &...	Cairnsy	7	3499	11:20 AM Jul 25, 2018 by Yuglamron
	Storing my motor home— de humidifiers (Preview) Hi Guys. I am looking at storing our Motor Home Sept to June 2019. (9 months in Cairns.) Returning to NZ for our summer. I have been warned about dampness and mould especially in Cairns and that I would be better to store it down in Brisbane. Has any one got any advice re de humidifiers. Also on storing in...	Land cruiser	5	852	11:54 AM Jul 24, 2018 by T1 Terry
	Dunny (Preview) Have a electric flush toilet (thetford) in the van, not flushing when knob is depressed, found 10amp fuse underneath & it checked out o.k. has been working fine up till now, any thoughts? Joda	Joda	8	1307	10:15 AM Jul 24, 2018 by Joda
	24 volt water heater (Preview) I have a ati water heater model bb2212x it used to have a 1200 watt 240ac element. I'm wanting to fit a 24vdc 600 watt element. A couple of things I'm not sure about is will the 600 watt heat the water in a good time frame. the old element has the thermostate fitted to it. I would have to use a seperate therm...	jkis	18	933	07:35 AM Jul 24, 2018 by jkis
	Roof Sewer Vent Replacement? (Preview) I've recently purchased a 2004 Fiat Winnebago Free Wind. The roof sewer vent was damaged / broken by the previous owner. (Pics as attached). Can anyone suggest what I need to get to replace it and where I can get one from? Cheers Nev	Nev Bartoss	5	1235	08:16 AM Jul 23, 2018 by Nev Bartoss
	Weight distribution bars? (Preview) We are wondering if we need to have Weight distribution bars when towing a 3 ton fully loaded Jayco Silverline with a 2018 Isuzu D-MAX. Any advice is appreciated.	Canuck and Kiwi	12	1731	01:40 PM Jul 22, 2018 by mukka
	Diesel Heater Service. (Preview) Been reading and hearing a lot about people's diesel heaters and how good they are, but my question before I go ahead a get one is..... What sort of servicing do they require. Can you do it yourself or is there a specialist that you have to take them to?? Regards and hope you can help me please......	Chucker	5	926	04:13 AM Jul 22, 2018 by Chucker
	Jayco water pump keeps running (Preview) Hi, our 2015 Jayco Silverline water pump has just started to run consistantly even when not running the tap. It used to only run when the tap was turned on. Suggestions on what to do would be appreciated.	Canuck and Kiwi	6	1890	07:39 PM Jul 21, 2018 by Canuck and Kiwi
	Mux and Dmax dash board storage hatch cover (Preview) Hi all, I am a newby to this site, and to date ( its only been 2 months) the proud owner of a new 2018 MU X. I want to make a comment to all of the MU X and D max owners out there, in regard to the storage hatch which is located on top of the middle of the dash board. No matter what year of the vehicle none of the hatc...	Klaus	9	1800	08:30 PM Jul 20, 2018 by Klaus
	Aircommand Wren aircon (Preview) Hi, Would anyone happen to have a pdf or copy of the owners manual for a Aircommand WREN aircon that I could get a copy off Regards Ken	Bukhouse	2	1476	07:47 PM Jul 20, 2018 by Bukhouse
	Water Pump Issue (Preview) Hi all, after stopping the night in Guyra last night. we have discovered our pump won't work. any ideas on what is wrong and how it can be fixed would be appreciated. i should add that is was so cold we had ice inside of van -- Edited by Kaid on Saturday 14th of July 2018 04:01:11 PM	Kaid	16	1483	01:54 PM Jul 20, 2018 by Kaid
	thetford query (Preview) Has anyone changed out their thetford plastic bowl for a vitreous china bowl , I've been told its not possible as the cassette is different ?	mezza56	4	693	06:32 PM Jul 19, 2018 by mezza56
	Low Hot Water Pressure - Suburban SW6DEA (Preview) Hi All, After some advice from my learned fellow Nomads. I have a Suburban Hot Water (Gas/240v) in my 2008 Supreme Spirit. The problem is I have low pressure when using the hot water, cold water pressure is fine. This happens on pump and mains pressure. Not sure if it is relevant but, the problem only sta...	Hurls	4	1442	04:00 PM Jul 19, 2018 by Hurls
	When to change tires (Preview) At what point do you, or would you wear the tires on the tow vehicle down to, i.e. mm of tread remaining, when towing a large van in the wet of winter? Would you wear the tires right down to the wear strip indicators. My concern is the danger of aqua planning during rain storms, but on dry roads I would have n...	iana	21	1596	01:31 PM Jul 19, 2018 by Aus-Kiwi
	Eberspacher Screen Plug for D2 D4 Diesel Heater (dometic, airtronic) (Preview) G'day, These diesel heaters appear to be the bane of many peoples' lives. I've just been through the experience of completely stripping one down after slowly working through everything else that might be wrong. It is now cleaned and ready to go back in for testing except for one small thing. I have los...	bushsong	3	729	12:01 PM Jul 18, 2018 by PeterInSa
	Ducting for diesel heater (Preview) With my fiture van build Im planning to install a 2kw diesel heater, a cheapy as the van build will set us back a lot Ot appears the chinese copies only have one hot air outlet for heat into the van. Is there a ducting unit for these? Thanks	Eaglemax	13	1004	04:06 PM Jul 17, 2018 by Eaglemax
	Batteries (Preview) Morning all. My van had 2x110 amp AGM Batteries in it when I bought it, 4 years later the are dead, I only use tv at night, plus the pump for normal use, and run three or four led lights, Thinking of replacing the 2 batteries, with just one, would one of about 135amp do me. Regards Bowser.	bowser	18	1241	02:17 PM Jul 17, 2018 by uncle wombat
	Damp or moisture meter (Preview) Has anyone had any experience with a damp/moisture meter? And if so, what's a good/bad brand? I shall be buying a new (to me) used van soon and want to check it for water leaks. Any thoughts?	bushranger	15	2280	05:44 PM Jul 16, 2018 by mischief
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