Techies' Corner

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... This article would be food for thought to many beginning to decide on a tow vehicle and the van they are considering towing. There is quite probably not much that many of the experienced caravanners on this forum are not aware of but, even so, it is well worthwhile reading it all again to either r...

RustyD · RustyD

https://www.caravanworld.com.au/features/1509/dc-dc-battery-chargers-explained

ABNER · ABNER

Hi All, Has anyone used or purchased a Maxi Pro Mini Mover Gen 2, They are a 12V 550w unit from a company in Queensland NVYC500G Specifications Motor DC 12V : 550W Gear Ratio 494:1 Max Speed 7m/min Max Incline 7 Degrees Braking action Automatic Max Vehicle Load 2722kg Max Jockey Wheel Load 498kg Jockey...

blaze · blaze

I need to reseal the roof of my van, removing all the edge strips and clean up the botchy job that was done before. So the question is what is the BEST sealer to do the job. I image that it will need to remain flexable. I have heard others have used sikaflex but have been told that it hardens over time and leaks...

padjy42 · padjy42

having trouble with liquid on top of cassette when removing from van any help or tips would be appreciated.

Valkyrie01 · Valkyrie01

Hi All This is no doubt a popular topic but search as I may I haven't found any specific answers to my question. I have a 2011 Windsor Genesis 535 poptop with 12V halogen lights throughout and I'd like to replace them with LEDs (for better light and energy conservation). Problem is (and doesn't seem to...

mick the rebel · mick the rebel

Hi fellow travellers My old ACDelco at $ 110AH battery has died. Someone has suggested to go to a AGM battery at $140 extra plus I would need to upgrade my smart charger at $269. My question is it worth the extra expense.

DeBe · DeBe

If you own one of these & it freezes & runs continuously, chances are the NTC thermistor is faulty. You have 2 options Pay to repair or do it your self. My option is do it the easy way, Purchase a NTC thermistor 10K @ 25deg from Jaycar sealit up & hot glue to bottom of fridge inside & run wire...

Paintar · Paintar

Hi AllI Have a charging question, I have a 100 Amp-hour battery and when I put it on charge with a amp/watt digital power analyser in-line, after battery is fully charged, that when it has goes into float charge, the analyser tells me 40 Amp-hours have been put into battery, does that tell me it has charg...

DeBe · DeBe

Had a Waeco CDF-40 that the foam insulation had absorbed moisture & was afecting the insulation propertys. So i cut it up & found the insulation is only 20/25mm thick. Since i had a good EvaKool fibreglass Esky & its insulation is 40mm thick. Decided to convert the esky to a Fridge/Freeze...

mezza56 · mezza56

I cant say that I have ever welded much at all , and always thought that you had to disconnect your battery before welding on a car ? Is that the case or not and is it the same on a caravan , I want to get a cross bar added to my a / frame for attaching a bike holder , previously had them on the back and the bounce all r...

OldNGrumpy · OldNGrumpy

i have a Thetford 3 way fridge which up until a few days ago was working perfectly. We were travelling from Toowoomba to Goondiwindi and apart from it being a reasonably rough road and 42^ all was fine. The fridge was working on 12v when we left but when I stopped about an hour later the power button was fla...

Ge · Ge

Hi Please doe's anyone know what year Dometic/electralux started making the 3 way 90lt fridge RM 2300 and what year they ceased making them. I do not need any other info on the fridge, thanks in advance. -- Edited by Ge on Tuesday 9th of January 2018 04:18:12 PM

iana · iana

I have been sort of free camping for about 5 weeks now, and am starting to find the faults in the systems, the grey water tank is not working as well as it could, and I have found, by using the trundle tank of 40lts, to empty it, that the Jayco 86lt water tank installed in its normal position does not hold 86lt...

jab160 · jab160

2018 greetings to all.......i have a query, any hints / tips on battery and solar panel combo that would easily run engel fridge / freezer during daylight, and have battery fully charged to run overnight. thanks..

Shadow · Shadow

hi Forum members and a happy 2018 to you all. Does anyone know where I can purchase pop top plywood ceiling 2.7mm thick panels in Sydney

snap1946 · snap1946

hi all i am having trouble with reception with some stations which are only locally like 89.3 89.9 i have the norm antenna on the side of the van all contacts are clean but reception is shi---- has any one have a clue cheers snap

mezza56 · mezza56

Hi All I have a crack in on of my pvc fenders over the wheel arch , thinking of replacing them , does anyone know where I can source the alum checker plate ones from .

Shadow · Shadow

Hi everyone another Pop Top question! I first removed one side only (at the top only) of the Pop Top Vinyl skirt leaving the other side in tact In preparation for a new skirt. When I pulled the top down one of the side scissors bent outwards and would not allow the top to shut. Now my question is, did this sid...

campersando · campersando

Hi Gang! I half-heard people talking the other day about having coolroom panels installed in their RV. Has anyone done it? Why? What'd you think? I know that http://www.burtonindustries.com.au/ do flatpack panels for like refrigerated trucks and things, but why would you if you weren't running...

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	Vehicle and caravan weights - not all as the brochure says. (Preview) Gday... This article would be food for thought to many beginning to decide on a tow vehicle and the van they are considering towing. There is quite probably not much that many of the experienced caravanners on this forum are not aware of but, even so, it is well worthwhile reading it all again to either r...	rockylizard	5	1698	11:41 AM Jan 16, 2018 by Barboots
	DC-DC Charger (Preview) https://www.caravanworld.com.au/features/1509/dc-dc-battery-chargers-explained	RustyD	11	1716	09:51 AM Jan 16, 2018 by Muddy
	Motorised Jockey wheel. (Preview) Hi All, Has anyone used or purchased a Maxi Pro Mini Mover Gen 2, They are a 12V 550w unit from a company in Queensland NVYC500G Specifications Motor DC 12V : 550W Gear Ratio 494:1 Max Speed 7m/min Max Incline 7 Degrees Braking action Automatic Max Vehicle Load 2722kg Max Jockey Wheel Load 498kg Jockey...	ABNER	2	3076	01:58 PM Jan 15, 2018 by Nurzo
	Resealing roof of caravan (Preview) I need to reseal the roof of my van, removing all the edge strips and clean up the botchy job that was done before. So the question is what is the BEST sealer to do the job. I image that it will need to remain flexable. I have heard others have used sikaflex but have been told that it hardens over time and leaks...	blaze	12	35036	02:12 AM Jan 14, 2018 by Aus-Kiwi
	toilet cassette (Preview) having trouble with liquid on top of cassette when removing from van any help or tips would be appreciated.	padjy42	8	1244	01:48 PM Jan 13, 2018 by Delta18
	Looking to replace halogen ceiling lights with LEDs (Preview) Hi All This is no doubt a popular topic but search as I may I haven't found any specific answers to my question. I have a 2011 Windsor Genesis 535 poptop with 12V halogen lights throughout and I'd like to replace them with LEDs (for better light and energy conservation). Problem is (and doesn't seem to...	Valkyrie01	7	1632	12:54 AM Jan 12, 2018 by Valkyrie01
	AGM v normal lead acid battery (Preview) Hi fellow travellers My old ACDelco at $ 110AH battery has died. Someone has suggested to go to a AGM battery at $140 extra plus I would need to upgrade my smart charger at $269. My question is it worth the extra expense.	mick the rebel	7	1391	03:06 PM Jan 11, 2018 by mick the rebel
	WAECO CDF-40 (Preview) If you own one of these & it freezes & runs continuously, chances are the NTC thermistor is faulty. You have 2 options Pay to repair or do it your self. My option is do it the easy way, Purchase a NTC thermistor 10K @ 25deg from Jaycar sealit up & hot glue to bottom of fridge inside & run wire...	DeBe	2	11509	01:59 PM Jan 11, 2018 by DeBe
	Charging Question (Preview) Hi AllI Have a charging question, I have a 100 Amp-hour battery and when I put it on charge with a amp/watt digital power analyser in-line, after battery is fully charged, that when it has goes into float charge, the analyser tells me 40 Amp-hours have been put into battery, does that tell me it has charg...	Paintar	4	1093	11:33 AM Jan 11, 2018 by oldtrack123
	EvaKool Project (Preview) Had a Waeco CDF-40 that the foam insulation had absorbed moisture & was afecting the insulation propertys. So i cut it up & found the insulation is only 20/25mm thick. Since i had a good EvaKool fibreglass Esky & its insulation is 40mm thick. Decided to convert the esky to a Fridge/Freeze...	DeBe	4	2630	11:49 PM Jan 10, 2018 by Keith P
	Welding on van (Preview) I cant say that I have ever welded much at all , and always thought that you had to disconnect your battery before welding on a car ? Is that the case or not and is it the same on a caravan , I want to get a cross bar added to my a / frame for attaching a bike holder , previously had them on the back and the bounce all r...	mezza56	28	3598	05:39 PM Jan 10, 2018 by dogbox
	Thetford 184ltr 3 way fridge (Preview) i have a Thetford 3 way fridge which up until a few days ago was working perfectly. We were travelling from Toowoomba to Goondiwindi and apart from it being a reasonably rough road and 42^ all was fine. The fridge was working on 12v when we left but when I stopped about an hour later the power button was fla...	OldNGrumpy	5	1109	01:18 PM Jan 10, 2018 by OldNGrumpy
	Rm2300 3 way fridge (Preview) Hi Please doe's anyone know what year Dometic/electralux started making the 3 way 90lt fridge RM 2300 and what year they ceased making them. I do not need any other info on the fridge, thanks in advance. -- Edited by Ge on Tuesday 9th of January 2018 04:18:12 PM	Ge	2	811	10:14 PM Jan 9, 2018 by Ge
	Grey water tank installation. (Preview) I have been sort of free camping for about 5 weeks now, and am starting to find the faults in the systems, the grey water tank is not working as well as it could, and I have found, by using the trundle tank of 40lts, to empty it, that the Jayco 86lt water tank installed in its normal position does not hold 86lt...	iana	8	6031	04:32 PM Jan 6, 2018 by Hey Jim
	Battery / solar panel combo (Preview) 2018 greetings to all.......i have a query, any hints / tips on battery and solar panel combo that would easily run engel fridge / freezer during daylight, and have battery fully charged to run overnight. thanks..	jab160	5	1157	04:08 PM Jan 6, 2018 by T1 Terry
	Pop Top plywood interior ceiling panels 2.7mm (Preview) hi Forum members and a happy 2018 to you all. Does anyone know where I can purchase pop top plywood ceiling 2.7mm thick panels in Sydney	Shadow	4	1439	10:01 PM Jan 5, 2018 by exa41
	12 volt radio reception (Preview) hi all i am having trouble with reception with some stations which are only locally like 89.3 89.9 i have the norm antenna on the side of the van all contacts are clean but reception is shi---- has any one have a clue cheers snap	snap1946	4	1164	09:39 PM Jan 4, 2018 by dabbler
	Fenders (Preview) Hi All I have a crack in on of my pvc fenders over the wheel arch , thinking of replacing them , does anyone know where I can source the alum checker plate ones from .	mezza56	2	1070	06:49 PM Jan 4, 2018 by Possum3
	Pop Top Help (Preview) Hi everyone another Pop Top question! I first removed one side only (at the top only) of the Pop Top Vinyl skirt leaving the other side in tact In preparation for a new skirt. When I pulled the top down one of the side scissors bent outwards and would not allow the top to shut. Now my question is, did this sid...	Shadow	0	786	06:25 PM Jan 4, 2018 by Shadow
	Refrigeration Panels? (Preview) Hi Gang! I half-heard people talking the other day about having coolroom panels installed in their RV. Has anyone done it? Why? What'd you think? I know that http://www.burtonindustries.com.au/ do flatpack panels for like refrigerated trucks and things, but why would you if you weren't running...	campersando	1	1169	02:19 PM Jan 4, 2018 by Peter_n_Margaret
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