Techies' Corner

gazza018 · gazza018

can any one tell me how to get my water pump to work on the rear tank. works fine on the front tank. but just spits and splaters on the rear i have tried turning the direction tap in all directions still no joy it,s a silverline 2015 model cheers Gazza

The Belmont Bear · The Belmont Bear

Not that I don't appreciate the advice given on here from experienced travellers, this time I would really like to hear just from those who have owned or currently own either a new or late model (2015+) Jeep Grand Cherokee, I'm not really interested in hearing opinions on how unreliable these vehicle...

fuller4848 · fuller4848

what is the best fridge to get. need 12v only

Burgo1 · Burgo1

I have just installed a new water pump in as I thought it was causing my problem of not pumping off tanks, new one is the same runs for a wile then shuts off,while pumping I opened hot water and cold water taps to bleed air off still nothing . Next I connected a hose on at town pressure but it does the same the on...

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Can I get your option on vans water heater. I replaced our anode for the first time after the first big trip 12 months back Now. After running the hose in the bottom of the tank to flush all the gunk out. I decided to leave the water heater dry with the new anode installed ready to fill and go on the next trip....

Moorey · Moorey

Hi all In the process of preparing my new Jayco 18ft semi off road ready for the big lap. I am having trouble finding panels that are 550m wide to fit the space on the roof. I can find them in 100w but that would mean additional panels and cost. Any assistance would be appreciated. Moorey

2 dads · 2 dads

I read a topic posted by old bob on 29th December 2015 in relation to a whining noise in a Ford Ranger posted by Old Bob. My problem is very similar in the BT 50. When towing after about 1 hr. on warm days, on slowing down a whine is audible in the cabin, is present for a short time and then disappears. I ha...

Dick0 · Dick0

With the increasing interest of discussions regarding specific towing vehicles, perhaps this Site could include a vehicles discussion forum? Perhaps a sub-forum of Techies' Corner? Putting it out there for opinions and responses.

j and v kids · j and v kids

Hello all you travellers its five o'clock somewhere yahoo !! Has any one out there purchased a 20 inch folding Smatmotion E 20 Electric bike i have been looking for a while and this one seems to be the best but would like to hear from someone who actually owns one . Cheers

mezza56 · mezza56

Hi All could anyone towing with a 200 series LCruiser let me know what they fuel consumption is towing , we have a van thats 3.2 tonne loaded so prefer figs in a similar scenario

Cupie · Cupie

Hi .. As I meander through the morass of information & views relating to RV battery systems ... brought on by my Jayco's Power Supply carking after only 20 years ... Yes I know Jayco rubbish. LOL, I came across this article by Outbackjoe. https://outbackjoe.com/macho-divertissement/mac...

mezza56 · mezza56

My rear bar on our van broke on way back from up north , the diesel heater tank was mounted behind the spare wheel . I drained the tank and took it off to remove the bar , I taped over the end of the diesel hose so nothing would get in it. I have had the bar rewelded and am fitting it back on today . Whats the best way...

Hetho · Hetho

Hello, and some suggestions please. We are about to do the "Big Lap" in Jan 18, for 12 months; and am about to purchase a generator for the trip. My "on boards" require (if we use multiple devices at once) a 4kva generator. I would value your suggestions. Regards. Hetho.

Nomad1946 · Nomad1946

Hi, we're preparing to take our van for a long awaited cruise and consequently our discussions, etc. have got to the GVM; ATM; GTM; TBM questions. We have a 2007 Jayco Masport Poptop and our "tug" is 1993 series 80 Landcruiser. The VIN plate on the van states: GTM 1333kg; ATM 1494kg; Tare Mass 1194kg....

Cupie · Cupie

The power Supply in my 20 YO Westport has finally carked it. On our last trip the LED lights seemed a bit dull & when I turned on the parallel incandescent ones they really went dull. Some wouldn't even switch on. So I deduced that I had no 12v output from the Power supply. Elec tests confirmed thi...

bobhod · bobhod

I don't know whether I am just getting too old or if I am just missing something but I thought that battery chargers were meant to charge flat or low batteries. I just bought a cetek d250s dc dc charger for my caravan along with a 200 watt solar panel and I do a lot of bush camping. When I installed the new sys...

Jeronimo · Jeronimo

I haven't used the van in 18 months. Gas comes through to stove, oven and hot water, but the fridge will not light. I've tried it regularly over the last 3 weeks, numerous times. It was supposed to be fixed several times, but the guy is sooooooo busy... There doesn't appear to be a pilot light, and as it's...

mezza56 · mezza56

Thxs for all the info on fuel consumption . On another tangent , I have read in a couple of other forums that the engine braking down hills in the 200 is not very good any comments ? Also that there was some issue with the v8 diesel with oil consumption , love to hear any comments eitherway . We have to either g...

gold dandelion · gold dandelion

I have a friend who is a fridgie and travels with his van fridge still on gas, he reckons 12 volts is a waste of time. your thoughts.

Trevor law · Trevor law

Has anybody removed the fan from a vitrio fridge.The fan bearing have start to rattle and it seems to overload the compressor and cuts it out .The fridge is a DP 2600 CMC 240 Ltr Danfoss BD 50F compressor Any help would be appreciated ,thanks Trevor

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	jayco water pump (Preview) can any one tell me how to get my water pump to work on the rear tank. works fine on the front tank. but just spits and splaters on the rear i have tried turning the direction tap in all directions still no joy it,s a silverline 2015 model cheers Gazza	gazza018	6	2310	09:51 AM Oct 26, 2017 by iana
	Jeep Grand Cherokee (Preview) Not that I don't appreciate the advice given on here from experienced travellers, this time I would really like to hear just from those who have owned or currently own either a new or late model (2015+) Jeep Grand Cherokee, I'm not really interested in hearing opinions on how unreliable these vehicle...	The Belmont Bear	23	2592	05:17 AM Oct 26, 2017 by The Belmont Bear
	replacement of fridge. (Preview) what is the best fridge to get. need 12v only	fuller4848	20	2037	11:58 PM Oct 24, 2017 by Aus-Kiwi
	water pressure (Preview) I have just installed a new water pump in as I thought it was causing my problem of not pumping off tanks, new one is the same runs for a wile then shuts off,while pumping I opened hot water and cold water taps to bleed air off still nothing . Next I connected a hose on at town pressure but it does the same the on...	Burgo1	4	1377	08:23 PM Oct 24, 2017 by adrian foley
	Water heater layup for a period (Preview) Can I get your option on vans water heater. I replaced our anode for the first time after the first big trip 12 months back Now. After running the hose in the bottom of the tank to flush all the gunk out. I decided to leave the water heater dry with the new anode installed ready to fill and go on the next trip....	Hey Jim	5	1396	06:19 PM Oct 24, 2017 by Dick0
	Solar dimensions (Preview) Hi all In the process of preparing my new Jayco 18ft semi off road ready for the big lap. I am having trouble finding panels that are 550m wide to fit the space on the roof. I can find them in 100w but that would mean additional panels and cost. Any assistance would be appreciated. Moorey	Moorey	7	1314	02:50 PM Oct 24, 2017 by Jaahn
	Whining noise in 2012 BT 50 (Preview) I read a topic posted by old bob on 29th December 2015 in relation to a whining noise in a Ford Ranger posted by Old Bob. My problem is very similar in the BT 50. When towing after about 1 hr. on warm days, on slowing down a whine is audible in the cabin, is present for a short time and then disappears. I ha...	2 dads	7	1827	09:15 PM Oct 21, 2017 by sandman55
	A blog for vehicles discussion? (Preview) With the increasing interest of discussions regarding specific towing vehicles, perhaps this Site could include a vehicles discussion forum? Perhaps a sub-forum of Techies' Corner? Putting it out there for opinions and responses.	Dick0	12	1433	05:07 PM Oct 20, 2017 by Dick0
	Folding Smatmotion E Bike (Preview) Hello all you travellers its five o'clock somewhere yahoo !! Has any one out there purchased a 20 inch folding Smatmotion E 20 Electric bike i have been looking for a while and this one seems to be the best but would like to hear from someone who actually owns one . Cheers	j and v kids	4	1042	04:46 PM Oct 19, 2017 by Sharke
	200 series LC Fuel Consump (Preview) Hi All could anyone towing with a 200 series LCruiser let me know what they fuel consumption is towing , we have a van thats 3.2 tonne loaded so prefer figs in a similar scenario	mezza56	17	2344	09:27 AM Oct 18, 2017 by Mobi Condo
	Auxillary Battery Info. (Preview) Hi .. As I meander through the morass of information & views relating to RV battery systems ... brought on by my Jayco's Power Supply carking after only 20 years ... Yes I know Jayco rubbish. LOL, I came across this article by Outbackjoe. https://outbackjoe.com/macho-divertissement/mac...	Cupie	2	1387	03:28 PM Oct 17, 2017 by Jaahn
	Priming diesel heater (Preview) My rear bar on our van broke on way back from up north , the diesel heater tank was mounted behind the spare wheel . I drained the tank and took it off to remove the bar , I taped over the end of the diesel hose so nothing would get in it. I have had the bar rewelded and am fitting it back on today . Whats the best way...	mezza56	5	3371	09:41 PM Oct 16, 2017 by Woody n Sue
	Generators ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hello, and some suggestions please. We are about to do the "Big Lap" in Jan 18, for 12 months; and am about to purchase a generator for the trip. My "on boards" require (if we use multiple devices at once) a 4kva generator. I would value your suggestions. Regards. Hetho.	Hetho	43	4597	01:31 PM Oct 15, 2017 by Phil C
	?? Should I believe what I see on the VIN plate? (Preview) Hi, we're preparing to take our van for a long awaited cruise and consequently our discussions, etc. have got to the GVM; ATM; GTM; TBM questions. We have a 2007 Jayco Masport Poptop and our "tug" is 1993 series 80 Landcruiser. The VIN plate on the van states: GTM 1333kg; ATM 1494kg; Tare Mass 1194kg....	Nomad1946	12	1279	07:26 AM Oct 15, 2017 by montie
	Replacement for Jayco Power Supply? (Preview) The power Supply in my 20 YO Westport has finally carked it. On our last trip the LED lights seemed a bit dull & when I turned on the parallel incandescent ones they really went dull. Some wouldn't even switch on. So I deduced that I had no 12v output from the Power supply. Elec tests confirmed thi...	Cupie	16	9062	09:13 PM Oct 14, 2017 by PeterD
	Cetek d250s dc dc charger. (Preview) I don't know whether I am just getting too old or if I am just missing something but I thought that battery chargers were meant to charge flat or low batteries. I just bought a cetek d250s dc dc charger for my caravan along with a 200 watt solar panel and I do a lot of bush camping. When I installed the new sys...	bobhod	12	1441	04:19 PM Oct 14, 2017 by Izabarack
	Gas valve to fridge on Jayco Stirling (Preview) I haven't used the van in 18 months. Gas comes through to stove, oven and hot water, but the fridge will not light. I've tried it regularly over the last 3 weeks, numerous times. It was supposed to be fixed several times, but the guy is sooooooo busy... There doesn't appear to be a pilot light, and as it's...	Jeronimo	4	1006	03:55 PM Oct 14, 2017 by PeterD
	200 Series L/C more info (Preview) Thxs for all the info on fuel consumption . On another tangent , I have read in a couple of other forums that the engine braking down hills in the 200 is not very good any comments ? Also that there was some issue with the v8 diesel with oil consumption , love to hear any comments eitherway . We have to either g...	mezza56	3	1007	11:27 PM Oct 12, 2017 by Hey Jim
	gas fridge in transit (Preview) I have a friend who is a fridgie and travels with his van fridge still on gas, he reckons 12 volts is a waste of time. your thoughts.	gold dandelion	25	1439	04:04 PM Oct 12, 2017 by EllJay
	Vitriofrigo fan (Preview) Has anybody removed the fan from a vitrio fridge.The fan bearing have start to rattle and it seems to overload the compressor and cuts it out .The fridge is a DP 2600 CMC 240 Ltr Danfoss BD 50F compressor Any help would be appreciated ,thanks Trevor	Trevor law	19	1226	11:26 PM Oct 11, 2017 by Dhutime
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