Techies' Corner

Jaahn · Jaahn

Hi There have been suggestions that adding two stroke oil to diesel tanks might be a good thing. Here is a test report I came across which tests the idea and a full report, by a technical organisation, Sasol Southern Africa Energy. They do not recommend it. But read the whole report before you jump in, or...

Ger08 · Ger08

We have an up coming trip where it could get a bit cold and was wondering if we should a get good old electric blanke. I guess we have two options a dedicated 12 blanket or use our 600w inverter on one of our 240v ones. We would appreciate all info on this. Cheers

Drought Breaker 2 · Drought Breaker 2

Hi to all fellow nomads, tricky question to you good people. We bought new motorhome and are having issues with tare and gvm weights, we seem to be overweight as you all have been at some point, what we just don't understand is, the weight had said tare weight 3860, gvm 4495, that part we get, but having ad...

RustyD · RustyD

I managed to break a bedside lamp. Didn't like it anyway so I'm after a new matching pair. Only problem I'm noticing is that very few of the lamps are vented. In fact the globe appears to be enclosed. The broken one is vented around the rim of the globe and at the back. Even at 2-3W I'm not sure about a non-ven...

tonyd · tonyd

Odd question, I know, but relevant to me: Boost mobile phones work on Telstra network. So do Aldi SIM cards. However, there seems to be some doubt about whether Aldi SIMs work in Boost phones. Anyone know if this is true? Thanks, Tony

brimhunter · brimhunter

Hi all So i have sorted my Camper trailer out but need some advice on Power for 1x CF40 Waeco fridge freezer and 1 x small 12v fridge for milk drinks etc Problem i have a Daul battery system in my Hilux 2.7 petrol 2x2 want to poss run both fridges on battery for 2 maybe 3 days max off of said 12v system and a coup...

Bas + Eve · Bas + Eve

Which are the BEST panels on todays market?

Ge · Ge

Just read an article in explore oz, a guy was saying he " Always kept his 20lt containers covered from the sun/heat ". Reason was when they get hot and start to cool they cause condansation thus making water in the diesel. Any one else come across this, just asking. -- Edited by Ge on Monday 9th of April 20...

iana · iana

Been playing around with our sat dish and Vast system, No matter what, I couldn't get a signal, until I found the poor cable connection with the aerial cable. It seems to me that this cable with the solid copper central wire, and "F" type connectors is really designed for permanent installation, not to...

woofta and precious · woofta and precious

https://www.everybattery.com.au/products.php?cat=Pb+Crystal

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

Aussie Paul.

wongi · wongi

has anyone had any problems with a fullboar generator, where to buy parts from.

Burgo1 · Burgo1

hi just got a new 12 v water pump fitted and on first trip,up till now been in caravan parks with water and power ect,first night at free camp and pump works well with taps ect but when u shut tap off it seems to tick over at a slow rate constuantly not shutting off, ive checked all fittings nill leaks, any ide...

PeterInSa · PeterInSa

Talking to a friend today he mentioned sometime ago he lost 4 wheel studs from his caravan wheel, tightened the 2 remaining wheel nuts up and limped into the closest town and replaced missing/broken studs with new ones in a CP. I carry different studs sizes for the front and back wheels of our cruiser, b...

gypsynolmate · gypsynolmate

Any Discarded Dometic VT2500 Vacuum Toilets, out there that you don't want please. Ours is being a pain in the butt so to speak haha. We would also be interested in what toilet peoples are using, PREFERABLY people that are PERMANENTLY ON THE ROAD, and fully self contained so as FREE CAMPING is the u...

aussietraveller · aussietraveller

Gday all I have just tried to buy a front clearance light for my van as the current one crumbled, I have checked several accessories shops and they say they are no longer made. I am thinking of replacing both lights with LED ones and need to know will they work ok with the remainder of the clearance lights b...

Baz421 · Baz421

Hi all My turn to ask for advice. Does anyone have any experience with Fusion AGM batteries in the 100 - 120ah range. Looking to replace our 4 X 8 year old Absorbed Power batteries with Fusion as have been offered them at wholesale price. Looking for experience and reliability over years if possible. Ot...

aussietraveller · aussietraveller

We are currently camped next to a guy who has a 3 year old Patriot van with a Dometic fridge that is sort of working it cools but wont get cold and he has been told by caravan yard repairer that the fridge has to be replaced at a cost of over $3000. I dont know much about fridges but I suspect it is a thermostat p...

crocodile · crocodile

Howdy, this has probably been raised before but will ask again. Our RM 7851 Van fridge works awesome on 240v, but on gas freezer is perfect but fridge temp varies from about 2.5degrees to about 10 degrees . Question is there a tbermostat for the fridge compartment when on gas? Cheers crocodile

Ron-D · Ron-D

my Diesel engine is becoming very sluggish slow to rev out when cold,but as the revs lift and the engine warms up it feels ok,Injector cleaner is my first thought any ideas would be appreciated.I have had a trouble free run with this2.5 ltr challenger engine for the last seven years,all filters and oil...

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	Adding two stroke oil to diesels. Technical test article ! (Preview) Hi There have been suggestions that adding two stroke oil to diesel tanks might be a good thing. Here is a test report I came across which tests the idea and a full report, by a technical organisation, Sasol Southern Africa Energy. They do not recommend it. But read the whole report before you jump in, or...	Jaahn	13	3598	09:55 AM Apr 15, 2018 by deverall11
	Electric Blanket (Preview) We have an up coming trip where it could get a bit cold and was wondering if we should a get good old electric blanke. I guess we have two options a dedicated 12 blanket or use our 600w inverter on one of our 240v ones. We would appreciate all info on this. Cheers	Ger08	19	3236	05:33 AM Apr 15, 2018 by Bill B
	Motorhome Weights (Preview) Hi to all fellow nomads, tricky question to you good people. We bought new motorhome and are having issues with tare and gvm weights, we seem to be overweight as you all have been at some point, what we just don't understand is, the weight had said tare weight 3860, gvm 4495, that part we get, but having ad...	Drought Breaker 2	19	3203	10:20 AM Apr 14, 2018 by montie
	LED Bedside Lamps (Preview) I managed to break a bedside lamp. Didn't like it anyway so I'm after a new matching pair. Only problem I'm noticing is that very few of the lamps are vented. In fact the globe appears to be enclosed. The broken one is vented around the rim of the globe and at the back. Even at 2-3W I'm not sure about a non-ven...	RustyD	7	1621	03:56 PM Apr 13, 2018 by Cupie
	Mobile phone query (Preview) Odd question, I know, but relevant to me: Boost mobile phones work on Telstra network. So do Aldi SIM cards. However, there seems to be some doubt about whether Aldi SIMs work in Boost phones. Anyone know if this is true? Thanks, Tony	tonyd	6	1702	12:39 PM Apr 13, 2018 by Dickodownunder
	Is it possible to charge 2nd Auxillary Battery from Dual Battery Set up (Preview) Hi all So i have sorted my Camper trailer out but need some advice on Power for 1x CF40 Waeco fridge freezer and 1 x small 12v fridge for milk drinks etc Problem i have a Daul battery system in my Hilux 2.7 petrol 2x2 want to poss run both fridges on battery for 2 maybe 3 days max off of said 12v system and a coup...	brimhunter	3	1622	08:37 AM Apr 13, 2018 by Jaahn
	Solar panels (Preview) Which are the BEST panels on todays market?	Bas + Eve	7	2064	08:09 PM Apr 12, 2018 by Hewy54
	Plastic diesel fuel containers (Preview) Just read an article in explore oz, a guy was saying he " Always kept his 20lt containers covered from the sun/heat ". Reason was when they get hot and start to cool they cause condansation thus making water in the diesel. Any one else come across this, just asking. -- Edited by Ge on Monday 9th of April 20...	Ge	9	2246	02:18 PM Apr 11, 2018 by T1 Terry
	Sat TV cable and "F" type connectors (Preview) Been playing around with our sat dish and Vast system, No matter what, I couldn't get a signal, until I found the poor cable connection with the aerial cable. It seems to me that this cable with the solid copper central wire, and "F" type connectors is really designed for permanent installation, not to...	iana	10	4817	03:03 PM Apr 10, 2018 by iana
	Lead Crystal Batteries (Preview) https://www.everybattery.com.au/products.php?cat=Pb+Crystal	woofta and precious	16	2517	07:14 PM Apr 9, 2018 by Tony Bev
	Oh boy... this will start a few posts.. :) ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Aussie Paul.	aussie_paul	49	4414	05:30 PM Apr 9, 2018 by TowBall
	Full boar generator (Preview) has anyone had any problems with a fullboar generator, where to buy parts from.	wongi	2	1662	11:28 AM Apr 9, 2018 by Juggenaut
	Water pump (Preview) hi just got a new 12 v water pump fitted and on first trip,up till now been in caravan parks with water and power ect,first night at free camp and pump works well with taps ect but when u shut tap off it seems to tick over at a slow rate constuantly not shutting off, ive checked all fittings nill leaks, any ide...	Burgo1	8	1607	11:31 AM Apr 8, 2018 by skinsy11
	Carry Wheel Studs for a Tandem Caravan? (Preview) Talking to a friend today he mentioned sometime ago he lost 4 wheel studs from his caravan wheel, tightened the 2 remaining wheel nuts up and limped into the closest town and replaced missing/broken studs with new ones in a CP. I carry different studs sizes for the front and back wheels of our cruiser, b...	PeterInSa	10	1707	09:58 AM Apr 7, 2018 by PeterInSa
	DOMETIC VACUUM TOILET VT 2500-WANTED (Preview) Any Discarded Dometic VT2500 Vacuum Toilets, out there that you don't want please. Ours is being a pain in the butt so to speak haha. We would also be interested in what toilet peoples are using, PREFERABLY people that are PERMANENTLY ON THE ROAD, and fully self contained so as FREE CAMPING is the u...	gypsynolmate	1	884	09:55 PM Apr 6, 2018 by Magyar Connection
	LED lights mixed with standard 12 volt globes (Preview) Gday all I have just tried to buy a front clearance light for my van as the current one crumbled, I have checked several accessories shops and they say they are no longer made. I am thinking of replacing both lights with LED ones and need to know will they work ok with the remainder of the clearance lights b...	aussietraveller	7	1215	10:53 AM Apr 6, 2018 by robol
	FUSION BRAND AGM BATTERIES (Preview) Hi all My turn to ask for advice. Does anyone have any experience with Fusion AGM batteries in the 100 - 120ah range. Looking to replace our 4 X 8 year old Absorbed Power batteries with Fusion as have been offered them at wholesale price. Looking for experience and reliability over years if possible. Ot...	Baz421	6	5040	09:26 AM Apr 6, 2018 by Bob Pat
	Help Dometic fridge problem (Preview) We are currently camped next to a guy who has a 3 year old Patriot van with a Dometic fridge that is sort of working it cools but wont get cold and he has been told by caravan yard repairer that the fridge has to be replaced at a cost of over $3000. I dont know much about fridges but I suspect it is a thermostat p...	aussietraveller	16	4923	01:00 PM Apr 5, 2018 by msg
	3 way van fridge (Preview) Howdy, this has probably been raised before but will ask again. Our RM 7851 Van fridge works awesome on 240v, but on gas freezer is perfect but fridge temp varies from about 2.5degrees to about 10 degrees . Question is there a tbermostat for the fridge compartment when on gas? Cheers crocodile	crocodile	3	1589	10:56 AM Apr 4, 2018 by swamp
	Injector cleaner ( 1 2 ) (Preview) my Diesel engine is becoming very sluggish slow to rev out when cold,but as the revs lift and the engine warms up it feels ok,Injector cleaner is my first thought any ideas would be appreciated.I have had a trouble free run with this2.5 ltr challenger engine for the last seven years,all filters and oil...	Ron-D	33	2687	11:09 AM Apr 3, 2018 by Aus-Kiwi
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