Techies' Corner

gerard gue · gerard gue

We need to change a bulb on a dashboard on a 2002 sr5 hilux anyone know how to remove the instrument cluster? regards GG

Warren-Pat_01 · Warren-Pat_01

G'day fellow travellers, I'm heading off down south again & with my van's known weight issues, I'm wondering whether it is better to travel with both (90L) tanks half full, one empty, one full or both empty until we get to Toowoomba where I can fill at least one to give us adequate water to camp at Gi...

mezza56 · mezza56

Our van has been sitting round for approx a mth in storage It hasn't been connected to 240v , I have checked it a couple of times, and the V read 13.5 or around that from memory.Cant remember if the sun was shining at the time. It obviously is Charging from the SP . Theres no load on in the van , yet it has drop...

dorian · dorian

http://www.4x4tough.com.au/uploads/extras/7/JumpStarter_2017_Manual_web.pdffive 2.7V 500F ultracapacitors. SPECIF...

Baggie · Baggie

What is the best all round 12 volt TV for Motor home, caravan etc? We have had a TEAC which went OK for a while then the DVD player fails because if you do not lay them down flat while travelling, some fine springs that hold the laser stretch & the DVD won't work any more. Grundig, great TV but always plag...

SaGDay · SaGDay

As we all know that there is a blitz on caravan weights, I have just had my Galaxy van Re-Certified by having a suspension, brakes, axle and rims and tyres upgraded by a local Campbelltown, Sydney mechanic with an independent Engineers Certificate approved by the RMS. Great job and reasonably priced...

Ron-D · Ron-D

My diesil wagon has never given me a minutes trouble ever,but that changed over the last few days ,we have been camped in some freezing cold sites lately,and old faithful does not like it a bit,when starting first thing in the morning,it tries to fire up and stalls,at least 10 times and gradually start...

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi all, I was sent this today by Super Cheap Auto today.

LanceS · LanceS

I have fitted spotlights to my hilux ute, wiring them from my high beam wire to a relay with the spotlights then being wired from the relay to the spotlights via a switch in the dash. Everything works as it should, spots come on when the switch is on and I hit high beam,......the problem is that while low be...

Jimbo48 · Jimbo48

After blowing out two rear tyres in 6 months Im looking at fitting a Tyre Pressure Monitor. Have any of our members have one fitted and can they give me an idea of the best type to purchase. I have Jayco Conquest on a Fiat Ducato base. Thanks in advance. Jim

bob1420 · bob1420

Hi Peps, just recently got a towbar fitted to my jayco motorhome in preparation for a small tow vehicle to go on, picked the car up, attached it to motorhome and found not only lights on tow vehicle not working but lights on motorhome not working with tow vehicle plug attached, disconnected tow vehicle...

Trooper23 · Trooper23

Evening all,Could someone help me wrap my head around some of this wiring for my motorbike trailer / camper so at least I know what I am talking about when I get it done professionally.Sorry in advance if these are dumb questions !I would like 2 inputs to charge the 12 volt battery (not simultaneously) o...

Armo · Armo

Hi this is my first timeon this site. Can someone please help me work out this problem. I have a 2012 Franklin 19 foot van with a microwave that draws 1250 amps, I am trying to run it off my Yamaha inverter 2kva 1600 amps continuous or a 2000 watt pure sine inverter again 1600 watts continuous. . When I pl...

Rheo47 · Rheo47

The 12v pressure pump in my van will not stay primed. Disconnected the pump a week ago inverted it and was able to prime it. This week switched on pump and was not primed. ANY ASSISTANCE GREATLY APPRECIATED. Been travelling full time for 11 years and this is the first time this has happened. Rheo

Ian G · Ian G

I have recently bought a second hand van, only 2 years old with GTM of 2180kg and doesn't have a breaksafe device, can anyone recommend a reputable place where I can get one fitted in Melbourne, I had a quote today for $950 but thought this was a little extreme.

happytruck · happytruck

Has anyone have purchased BettaView Caravas Mirrors from E Bay. Look the same as Clearview ones only cheeper.

Phil Owen · Phil Owen

Has any body used these. I was shocked when Holden wanted $85.00 to replace a little piece of rubber. The after market one ar'nt cheap at $30.00 but better than genuine price. Any info would be appreciated. Regards Phil. -- Edited by Phil Owen on Sunday 20th of August 2017 10:56:46 AM

Norweb · Norweb

I have a Jayco Heritage 2004 which I purchased second hand. This has just happened on this trip we are in a CP we are main pressure it is now filling the front tank and over flowing. I noticed that the gauge inside showed full we left home with it empty. I have the tap underneath the van on however is there a n...

Happyjack · Happyjack

The hell they did that? The 2 banks of drawers in my '96 Jayco Westport poptop - both in same depth bench. Spot the difference It really does make one wonder just what they were thinking. And the top runner of the the cutlery drawer had also worn out ( all are made of profiled hardwood, but the cutlery one wa...

lesjohn · lesjohn

I have a triton 2014 gxr 2.5 turbo diesel ute and am in the process of purchasing a 22 foot jayco caravan with a weight of 2.5 ton. Has anyone towed a van this size and weight with this vehicle before ??? Would appreciate any advice. Thanks

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	Instrument cluster removal (Preview) We need to change a bulb on a dashboard on a 2002 sr5 hilux anyone know how to remove the instrument cluster? regards GG	gerard gue	6	2403	11:36 AM Sep 3, 2017 by macka17
	Van loading - twin water tanks (Preview) G'day fellow travellers, I'm heading off down south again & with my van's known weight issues, I'm wondering whether it is better to travel with both (90L) tanks half full, one empty, one full or both empty until we get to Toowoomba where I can fill at least one to give us adequate water to camp at Gi...	Warren-Pat_01	6	1914	08:02 AM Sep 3, 2017 by Warren-Pat_01
	Batteries running down (Preview) Our van has been sitting round for approx a mth in storage It hasn't been connected to 240v , I have checked it a couple of times, and the V read 13.5 or around that from memory.Cant remember if the sun was shining at the time. It obviously is Charging from the SP . Theres no load on in the van , yet it has drop...	mezza56	11	1690	04:15 PM Sep 2, 2017 by John Kay
	Aldi 4WD Capacitor Batteryless Jump Starter (Preview) http://www.4x4tough.com.au/uploads/extras/7/JumpStarter_2017_Manual_web.pdffive 2.7V 500F ultracapacitors. SPECIF...	dorian	18	7559	12:44 PM Sep 1, 2017 by RustyD
	TV for Motor home. (Preview) What is the best all round 12 volt TV for Motor home, caravan etc? We have had a TEAC which went OK for a while then the DVD player fails because if you do not lay them down flat while travelling, some fine springs that hold the laser stretch & the DVD won't work any more. Grundig, great TV but always plag...	Baggie	12	3275	08:16 AM Sep 1, 2017 by Hughcr
	Weights and Measures (Preview) As we all know that there is a blitz on caravan weights, I have just had my Galaxy van Re-Certified by having a suspension, brakes, axle and rims and tyres upgraded by a local Campbelltown, Sydney mechanic with an independent Engineers Certificate approved by the RMS. Great job and reasonably priced...	SaGDay	8	1906	05:16 PM Aug 31, 2017 by Big Mal
	Diesil and cold wheather (Preview) My diesil wagon has never given me a minutes trouble ever,but that changed over the last few days ,we have been camped in some freezing cold sites lately,and old faithful does not like it a bit,when starting first thing in the morning,it tries to fire up and stalls,at least 10 times and gradually start...	Ron-D	13	1885	05:05 PM Aug 31, 2017 by Big Mal
	Learn why you should use a Synthetic oil (Preview) Hi all, I was sent this today by Super Cheap Auto today.	Hey Jim	21	2902	04:51 PM Aug 31, 2017 by Big Mal
	Pilot light with spotlights switch (Preview) I have fitted spotlights to my hilux ute, wiring them from my high beam wire to a relay with the spotlights then being wired from the relay to the spotlights via a switch in the dash. Everything works as it should, spots come on when the switch is on and I hit high beam,......the problem is that while low be...	LanceS	19	3028	02:10 PM Aug 31, 2017 by LanceS
	Tyre Pressure monitors (Preview) After blowing out two rear tyres in 6 months Im looking at fitting a Tyre Pressure Monitor. Have any of our members have one fitted and can they give me an idea of the best type to purchase. I have Jayco Conquest on a Fiat Ducato base. Thanks in advance. Jim	Jimbo48	14	1691	10:01 AM Aug 31, 2017 by vik351
	Towbar wiring (Preview) Hi Peps, just recently got a towbar fitted to my jayco motorhome in preparation for a small tow vehicle to go on, picked the car up, attached it to motorhome and found not only lights on tow vehicle not working but lights on motorhome not working with tow vehicle plug attached, disconnected tow vehicle...	bob1420	16	7047	04:46 PM Aug 29, 2017 by RustyD
	Solar wiring questions (Preview) Evening all,Could someone help me wrap my head around some of this wiring for my motorbike trailer / camper so at least I know what I am talking about when I get it done professionally.Sorry in advance if these are dumb questions !I would like 2 inputs to charge the 12 volt battery (not simultaneously) o...	Trooper23	8	1080	04:08 PM Aug 28, 2017 by Terryt
	Generator wont run microwave through van wiring (Preview) Hi this is my first timeon this site. Can someone please help me work out this problem. I have a 2012 Franklin 19 foot van with a microwave that draws 1250 amps, I am trying to run it off my Yamaha inverter 2kva 1600 amps continuous or a 2000 watt pure sine inverter again 1600 watts continuous. . When I pl...	Armo	17	1967	04:06 PM Aug 27, 2017 by oldtrack123
	12 VOLT WATER PUMP NOT STAYING PRIMED (Preview) The 12v pressure pump in my van will not stay primed. Disconnected the pump a week ago inverted it and was able to prime it. This week switched on pump and was not primed. ANY ASSISTANCE GREATLY APPRECIATED. Been travelling full time for 11 years and this is the first time this has happened. Rheo	Rheo47	5	1170	11:00 AM Aug 24, 2017 by macka17
	Breaksafe (Preview) I have recently bought a second hand van, only 2 years old with GTM of 2180kg and doesn't have a breaksafe device, can anyone recommend a reputable place where I can get one fitted in Melbourne, I had a quote today for $950 but thought this was a little extreme.	Ian G	9	1582	09:17 AM Aug 24, 2017 by Ron-D
	Caravan Mirrors (Preview) Has anyone have purchased BettaView Caravas Mirrors from E Bay. Look the same as Clearview ones only cheeper.	happytruck	10	1593	08:21 PM Aug 23, 2017 by Phillipn
	After market wind screen wipers for a Colerado RG. (Preview) Has any body used these. I was shocked when Holden wanted $85.00 to replace a little piece of rubber. The after market one ar'nt cheap at $30.00 but better than genuine price. Any info would be appreciated. Regards Phil. -- Edited by Phil Owen on Sunday 20th of August 2017 10:56:46 AM	Phil Owen	9	1485	06:54 PM Aug 23, 2017 by macka17
	Mains water pressure fill up front water tank (Preview) I have a Jayco Heritage 2004 which I purchased second hand. This has just happened on this trip we are in a CP we are main pressure it is now filling the front tank and over flowing. I noticed that the gauge inside showed full we left home with it empty. I have the tap underneath the van on however is there a n...	Norweb	7	2964	07:42 AM Aug 23, 2017 by Norweb
	Have you ever wondered why (Preview) The hell they did that? The 2 banks of drawers in my '96 Jayco Westport poptop - both in same depth bench. Spot the difference It really does make one wonder just what they were thinking. And the top runner of the the cutlery drawer had also worn out ( all are made of profiled hardwood, but the cutlery one wa...	Happyjack	1	1464	11:26 AM Aug 22, 2017 by PeterD
	triton ute towing a caravan (Preview) I have a triton 2014 gxr 2.5 turbo diesel ute and am in the process of purchasing a 22 foot jayco caravan with a weight of 2.5 ton. Has anyone towed a van this size and weight with this vehicle before ??? Would appreciate any advice. Thanks	lesjohn	13	7513	10:23 PM Aug 21, 2017 by macka17
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