Techies' Corner

FreecamperTas · FreecamperTas

The following is intended *only* for suitably qualified technicians. The switches go intermittent after a while. I tried cleaning them to no avail. So I decided to fit alternat switches which are available at Jaycar for a couple of dollars. See photo. The method I used is shown in the video. You may ne...

msg · msg

Read in CMCA website that 4kg Swap & Go bottles have not been available since Feb 2023. Firstly, is this correct? Secondly, if yes, has anyone found a way around this? My Gas bottle compartment is not big enough to accommodate this and can't be made any bigger. 8kg are too heavy for me. You can't g...

JayDee · JayDee

We are looking for a 12 v TV with a built-in DVD player plus other apps. Must have good sound and would appreciate links where possible. Jay&Dee -- Edited by JayDee on Thursday 11th of April 2024 03:32:33 PM

Dick0 · Dick0

Kings are vigorously advertising 200AH LiFePO4 batteries at $818.95 delivered. Specs read well but they ommit whether these batteries can be connected in Parallel or Serial arrays. Such an important feature ommited from their advertising. Wonder why?

Jomo · Jomo

3 way fridge will not run on gas or 240 what could be the problem Dometic RM2455 about 12 years old, all panel lights work and show its operational but not cooling.. Thanks

Bother · Bother

Does anyone have a (detailed) description on how to remove (or adjust) a pivot shower door. Our door pivots about 10cm from the edge of the door and we would like to have it pivot closer to the wall. Thanks

Fester55 · Fester55

I bought my Ford Transit motor home six years ago and never had any troubles charging while driving. Recently I noticed that the house batteries weren't charging anymore. Used my multimeter to test across the terminals of my starter battery with engine running and I read 14.2-14.4V which is norma...

jab160 · jab160

Around half the price of Honda, wtty seems ok, performance seems ok.so, comments appreciated, thanks folks

Eaglemax · Eaglemax

Considering one of these but internet doesn't list the differences. Not using it to move a trailer/van so not interested in one as a mini mover. Anyone know the difference? Both list specs the same. Tony

PeterInSa · PeterInSa

A friend has purchased a Thetford $3000 12v Fridge ( T2175C). It comes with a small 12v plug see photo (white Male plug)., rang more than 15 Oz organisations and no one can provide a female plug to match.I am very familiar with 50-amp Anderson Plugs, but with this frig only using only 68amps during a 24hr...

Pradokakadudavid · Pradokakadudavid

I was chatting to a mate today who said when his caravan lithium battery became overdrawn, he had to "kick start" it and he referred to a gadget from Jaycar that performed this "kick start" function. He said this device was like a traditional battery charger but different in its operation. My question...

LyntonB · LyntonB

I have a Brake Safe 5000 Series system fitted to my caravan. On testing its operation three days ago, prior to taking off on a trip, pulling the pin from the A-frame switch failed to activate the brakes and lights. The battery test showed it had a low charge. I took the battery out of the box installed insi...

Warren-Pat_01 · Warren-Pat_01

I have been wondering about using a paint such as Dulux Aquatex or similar product to both keep my van cooler & to seal up the small leaky joints on the pop-top. There is a new product called VersEseal - some sort of a rubber based paint but it's expensive. I don't know how it performs in the tropics. Fr...

FreecamperTas · FreecamperTas

https://www.jaycar.com.au/response-1...ilter/p/AA3074

Jafan · Jafan

Hi all, I am considering the installation of an air conditioner to our van I have been advised that an under bunk unit would be preferable to a roof mounted unit because of our existing wind up roof hatch arrangement & as such have been recommended an air command saphire r/c unit. I would like to kn...

dennis78 · dennis78

Hi. I have an Ivec 50C17 2006 model motorhome. When I operate the a/c -heater controls I get a loud clacking sound from under the dash below the glovebox. There are usually 3 or 4 sounds. The heate and a/c and fan operate OK. Has anyone got any ideas s

phum · phum

I am looking at a split system AC,,Is it possible or practical to fit the outside unit on the rear of the van? I have no space on the drawbar Thanks Peter

riakmacz · riakmacz

Does anyone out there know if there is space to retrofit a grey water tank to a 2019 model Goldstream Crown ST? Any other tips re pros and cons of this model caravan? Cheers, Bob

Fyncat · Fyncat

Hi everyone wondering if anyone can point us in the right direction we have purchased an off road 18 single axle caravan. Contracted for Dexter (which have now combined with Alko) anti sway but Lippert sway command has been put in place instead. Would anyone be able to advise if there is any difference...

MHJM · MHJM

Hi, I am looking for any advice regarding the use of Bluetooth Trackers for your van. Are these a good option to put in your van to track it in case it is stolen? I understand there are limitations regarding range and that someone with a compatible app on their phone must pass by your tracker in order for a...

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	Camec 2.5kg washing machine. Faulty push switches (Preview) The following is intended only for suitably qualified technicians. The switches go intermittent after a while. I tried cleaning them to no avail. So I decided to fit alternat switches which are available at Jaycar for a couple of dollars. See photo. The method I used is shown in the video. You may ne...	FreecamperTas	4	975	11:19 AM May 1, 2024 by FreecamperTas
	4kg Gas Bottle (Preview) Read in CMCA website that 4kg Swap & Go bottles have not been available since Feb 2023. Firstly, is this correct? Secondly, if yes, has anyone found a way around this? My Gas bottle compartment is not big enough to accommodate this and can't be made any bigger. 8kg are too heavy for me. You can't g...	msg	8	1662	01:29 PM Apr 30, 2024 by stoney123
	12 V TV with dvd player plus other apps. (Preview) We are looking for a 12 v TV with a built-in DVD player plus other apps. Must have good sound and would appreciate links where possible. Jay&Dee -- Edited by JayDee on Thursday 11th of April 2024 03:32:33 PM	JayDee	3	1268	02:39 PM Apr 28, 2024 by FreecamperTas
	Kings Lithium Batteries (Preview) Kings are vigorously advertising 200AH LiFePO4 batteries at $818.95 delivered. Specs read well but they ommit whether these batteries can be connected in Parallel or Serial arrays. Such an important feature ommited from their advertising. Wonder why?	Dick0	24	21168	10:27 AM Apr 24, 2024 by Kebbin
	Caravan Fridges (Preview) 3 way fridge will not run on gas or 240 what could be the problem Dometic RM2455 about 12 years old, all panel lights work and show its operational but not cooling.. Thanks	Jomo	2	980	10:20 AM Apr 24, 2024 by Dick0
	Shower screen in caravan (Preview) Does anyone have a (detailed) description on how to remove (or adjust) a pivot shower door. Our door pivots about 10cm from the edge of the door and we would like to have it pivot closer to the wall. Thanks	Bother	1	1143	09:00 AM Apr 24, 2024 by Possum3
	Troubleshooting Alternator Charging (Preview) I bought my Ford Transit motor home six years ago and never had any troubles charging while driving. Recently I noticed that the house batteries weren't charging anymore. Used my multimeter to test across the terminals of my starter battery with engine running and I read 14.2-14.4V which is norma...	Fester55	14	1630	03:23 PM Apr 20, 2024 by Dick0
	Gentrax generators (Preview) Around half the price of Honda, wtty seems ok, performance seems ok.so, comments appreciated, thanks folks	jab160	4	1449	11:26 AM Apr 20, 2024 by valiant81
	Gen2 or Gen3 mini movers difference? (Preview) Considering one of these but internet doesn't list the differences. Not using it to move a trailer/van so not interested in one as a mini mover. Anyone know the difference? Both list specs the same. Tony	Eaglemax	2	1307	05:37 PM Apr 19, 2024 by Eaglemax
	12v Connector Plug/Socket for Thetford 12v Frig (Preview) A friend has purchased a Thetford $3000 12v Fridge ( T2175C). It comes with a small 12v plug see photo (white Male plug)., rang more than 15 Oz organisations and no one can provide a female plug to match.I am very familiar with 50-amp Anderson Plugs, but with this frig only using only 68amps during a 24hr...	PeterInSa	1	980	08:49 PM Apr 18, 2024 by Corndoggy
	Lithium battery re start (Preview) I was chatting to a mate today who said when his caravan lithium battery became overdrawn, he had to "kick start" it and he referred to a gadget from Jaycar that performed this "kick start" function. He said this device was like a traditional battery charger but different in its operation. My question...	Pradokakadudavid	22	2353	09:42 AM Apr 16, 2024 by TimTim
	IS MY BRAKE SAFE 5000 FAULTY (Preview) I have a Brake Safe 5000 Series system fitted to my caravan. On testing its operation three days ago, prior to taking off on a trip, pulling the pin from the A-frame switch failed to activate the brakes and lights. The battery test showed it had a low charge. I took the battery out of the box installed insi...	LyntonB	5	1229	12:40 AM Apr 15, 2024 by TimTim
	Has anyone had any experience wth VersEseal (Preview) I have been wondering about using a paint such as Dulux Aquatex or similar product to both keep my van cooler & to seal up the small leaky joints on the pop-top. There is a new product called VersEseal - some sort of a rubber based paint but it's expensive. I don't know how it performs in the tropics. Fr...	Warren-Pat_01	2	1639	11:12 PM Apr 5, 2024 by Warren-Pat_01
	LED Indicators (sequential). Some don't light up. (Preview) https://www.jaycar.com.au/response-1...ilter/p/AA3074	FreecamperTas	0	847	02:02 PM Apr 4, 2024 by FreecamperTas
	Under bunk air conditioner?? (Preview) Hi all, I am considering the installation of an air conditioner to our van I have been advised that an under bunk unit would be preferable to a roof mounted unit because of our existing wind up roof hatch arrangement & as such have been recommended an air command saphire r/c unit. I would like to kn...	Jafan	12	11083	09:43 AM Apr 4, 2024 by Keith W
	Noise from heater/aircon control (Preview) Hi. I have an Ivec 50C17 2006 model motorhome. When I operate the a/c -heater controls I get a loud clacking sound from under the dash below the glovebox. There are usually 3 or 4 sounds. The heate and a/c and fan operate OK. Has anyone got any ideas s	dennis78	1	863	09:27 PM Apr 3, 2024 by Joda
	visiting AC topic again re split system (Preview) I am looking at a split system AC,,Is it possible or practical to fit the outside unit on the rear of the van? I have no space on the drawbar Thanks Peter	phum	28	3096	10:25 AM Apr 2, 2024 by bobsa
	Goldstream Crown ST. Technical possibility to retrofit a grey water holding tank (Preview) Does anyone out there know if there is space to retrofit a grey water tank to a 2019 model Goldstream Crown ST? Any other tips re pros and cons of this model caravan? Cheers, Bob	riakmacz	8	1563	08:59 PM Apr 1, 2024 by Possum3
	Lippert vs Dexter antisway for 18’ van Anti sway desperate lippert (Preview) Hi everyone wondering if anyone can point us in the right direction we have purchased an off road 18 single axle caravan. Contracted for Dexter (which have now combined with Alko) anti sway but Lippert sway command has been put in place instead. Would anyone be able to advise if there is any difference...	Fyncat	6	5542	04:47 AM Mar 27, 2024 by shakey55
	BLUETOOTH TRACKER (Preview) Hi, I am looking for any advice regarding the use of Bluetooth Trackers for your van. Are these a good option to put in your van to track it in case it is stolen? I understand there are limitations regarding range and that someone with a compatible app on their phone must pass by your tracker in order for a...	MHJM	3	1419	12:41 AM Mar 27, 2024 by jegog
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