Techies' Corner

Auzmel · Auzmel

Would it work if I match 2 x Kings Mono 160watt Solar Panels with a Victron MPPT Smart Solar Charge Controller? or do they have to be matching brands? as I've done research and the Kings MPPT Smart Solar Charge Controller has got bad reviews. Thanks in advance, Melissa

Snubby · Snubby

Hi everyone I have just purchased a 2023 Mazda BT50 twin cab. The tailgate does not have the usual cable retainers, but does have folding bars.I want to keep the bars in place, as I think they are stronger and more reliable. The BT50/Isuzu Dmax are said to be the same, built in the same factory but with min...

shaken · shaken

Went to change over gas bottle two way switch let gas out once it was undone

gypsy2600 · gypsy2600

Hi, We have an older model Thetford Cassette Toilet, C402 The red light which lets us know the cassette is nearing full is not operating. I did contact Thetford but became even more confused. They did however instruct me to take a magnet and hold it over the reed switch, if there is no pull then the proble...

FootlooseFizzers · FootlooseFizzers

Greetiings all, It was working fine last time we travelled. It was fine when parked up at home then last night I got up to check the perimeter and noticed a light coming from the back of the van. Lo and behold, the brake lights where on. I have no idea how long it had been like that. Today I checked the fron...

Essy2021 · Essy2021

Hi all you techies and experienced travellers out there. I have an AutoSat2 dish and control hooked up to a SatKing DVBS2-800CA receiver, (VAST certified), in my motorhome. This system easily aligns with the Optus C1/D3 satellite for excellent FTA TV anywhere in Oz. 1. I have a Foxtel, Foxtel Go subs...

Dick0 · Dick0

Has anyone replaced their standard 50mm ball coupling with the Alko or Ark brand 50mm swivel coupling? Any issues in performing the changeover?

Blues Man · Blues Man

Hi all ,I would like to replace my tired (AGM)(7yrs old) house batteries in our M/H They have not been able to hold charge for some time now. Would appreciate feedback on good quality and make. Many thanks.

snap1946 · snap1946

hi allis anybody having trouble with their portable freezers in this hot weather.mine wont pull down past -9thanks snap

Pasley69 · Pasley69

Hi, I was in the process of getting my caravan out of mothballs and doing some rust treatment to the axle and springs when I noticed a crack in the chassis, just forward of a leaf spring mount. (see image) Does anyone have experience in fixing the problem? I assume it is fixable, and that the crack extend...

garyt · garyt

Can you take your Foxtel IQ box with you on the road but to only watch any material that you have recorded - not connect it to a network?

Noriek · Noriek

HI all, if anyone has any ideas. I have a thetford casset toilt, it also has a SOG vent valve fitted, As with operation of toilet when fron sliding valve is opened the vent fan switches on, You depress pump switch on the toilet, quick rinse of bowl, use toilet ,flush, cose valve. However all of a sudden ,li...

Radar100 · Radar100

We replaced our 3 way fridge with a 12v bushman and wish to improve the vents to decrease the dust entering these. Has anyone found a suitable dust filter for this?

Gundog · Gundog

After having a new airconditioner installed in Adelaide, because of the limited time frame before heading back to Qld the old AC is still in place, when we finally get the unit removed, the opening is 400x400, the easiest reparation is to install another roof top vent, new vent has been ordered and wil...

rodsfromday · rodsfromday

So I want to upgrade my wind-down legs to the drop-downs. I have been reading about welding the mount brackets in place. Now my wind-downs are just tek screwed,2 on either side, to the chassis. Surely that would also be sufficient for the drop-downs? TIA

Woodpecker · Woodpecker

Hi we have a starcraft caravan and the light over the bed is flashing so needs replacing with an LED globe. The glass tube around the light does not move so cannot get at the led. Could anyone who has had this problem contact me with the answer,

MGB · MGB

Gooday, I have a new Dune 45L camping fridge. Set at 3°C in our caravan running on 12V. (No problem with the battery,running on solar ) Over 35°C the temp increases to 12°C and eventually stops.Is this normal ? At what ambient temp do other fridges fail ?

rmoor · rmoor

I know many of you experienced travelers with be fully aware of the trailer sway rules that are shown in the attached video link but it is interesting and well presented all the same. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JeEEC5eVNCkI saw the guy on the right last year at the Dubbo camping and caravan sh...

jegog · jegog

Facebook is full of clips of cars being hauled out of overflowing creeks and such. While watching one today it triggered a memory from when I was working in Port Moresby. One of the school teachers told me of another school teacher who lived in a village down along the coast east from Port Moresby. Every...

Ronzo · Ronzo

I havent used the van for over 12 months and just checking that everything works before our next trip and found the water pump isnt working. Ive checked the water level and is good. Tried opening the front tap on the A frame to activate it but to no avail. Any suggestions please assist Thanks and regards...

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	Mixing Brands - Solar Panels & MPPT Smart Solar Charge Controller ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Would it work if I match 2 x Kings Mono 160watt Solar Panels with a Victron MPPT Smart Solar Charge Controller? or do they have to be matching brands? as I've done research and the Kings MPPT Smart Solar Charge Controller has got bad reviews. Thanks in advance, Melissa	Auzmel	34	4503	04:08 AM Feb 21, 2024 by Gregoryrg
	Tailgate dampers/ gas struts Mazda BT50 2023 (Preview) Hi everyone I have just purchased a 2023 Mazda BT50 twin cab. The tailgate does not have the usual cable retainers, but does have folding bars.I want to keep the bars in place, as I think they are stronger and more reliable. The BT50/Isuzu Dmax are said to be the same, built in the same factory but with min...	Snubby	5	1067	08:28 AM Feb 20, 2024 by The Travelling Dillberries
	Should Gas bottle switch leak (Preview) Went to change over gas bottle two way switch let gas out once it was undone	shaken	6	1150	11:24 AM Feb 12, 2024 by Radar
	Thetford Toilet Cassette-Reed Switch (Preview) Hi, We have an older model Thetford Cassette Toilet, C402 The red light which lets us know the cassette is nearing full is not operating. I did contact Thetford but became even more confused. They did however instruct me to take a magnet and hold it over the reed switch, if there is no pull then the proble...	gypsy2600	15	2199	04:18 PM Feb 11, 2024 by Possum3
	Breakaway 600 (Preview) Greetiings all, It was working fine last time we travelled. It was fine when parked up at home then last night I got up to check the perimeter and noticed a light coming from the back of the van. Lo and behold, the brake lights where on. I have no idea how long it had been like that. Today I checked the fron...	FootlooseFizzers	7	1071	11:38 AM Feb 8, 2024 by PeterD
	Satellite Reception for TV & Internet (Preview) Hi all you techies and experienced travellers out there. I have an AutoSat2 dish and control hooked up to a SatKing DVBS2-800CA receiver, (VAST certified), in my motorhome. This system easily aligns with the Optus C1/D3 satellite for excellent FTA TV anywhere in Oz. 1. I have a Foxtel, Foxtel Go subs...	Essy2021	12	2951	01:21 PM Feb 4, 2024 by PeterD
	ALKO 3.5T Off Road Coupling (Preview) Has anyone replaced their standard 50mm ball coupling with the Alko or Ark brand 50mm swivel coupling? Any issues in performing the changeover?	Dick0	23	3931	08:38 PM Feb 3, 2024 by yobarr
	Replacing house batteries ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi all ,I would like to replace my tired (AGM)(7yrs old) house batteries in our M/H They have not been able to hold charge for some time now. Would appreciate feedback on good quality and make. Many thanks.	Blues Man	36	2255	09:21 AM Jan 31, 2024 by Cupie
	freezer (Preview) hi allis anybody having trouble with their portable freezers in this hot weather.mine wont pull down past -9thanks snap	snap1946	5	975	08:18 PM Jan 28, 2024 by snap1946
	Crack in caravan chassis (Preview) Hi, I was in the process of getting my caravan out of mothballs and doing some rust treatment to the axle and springs when I noticed a crack in the chassis, just forward of a leaf spring mount. (see image) Does anyone have experience in fixing the problem? I assume it is fixable, and that the crack extend...	Pasley69	7	2371	09:28 PM Jan 27, 2024 by Cassie63
	Taking Foxtel Box on the Road (Preview) Can you take your Foxtel IQ box with you on the road but to only watch any material that you have recorded - not connect it to a network?	garyt	8	1649	04:41 PM Jan 27, 2024 by Pommystuart
	Thetford toilt water running (Preview) HI all, if anyone has any ideas. I have a thetford casset toilt, it also has a SOG vent valve fitted, As with operation of toilet when fron sliding valve is opened the vent fan switches on, You depress pump switch on the toilet, quick rinse of bowl, use toilet ,flush, cose valve. However all of a sudden ,li...	Noriek	0	659	10:50 AM Jan 26, 2024 by Noriek
	Dust proofing external fridge vents (Preview) We replaced our 3 way fridge with a 12v bushman and wish to improve the vents to decrease the dust entering these. Has anyone found a suitable dust filter for this?	Radar100	5	1562	09:10 PM Jan 24, 2024 by Radar
	Resetting of your van and tug after alterations, additions and removals (Preview) After having a new airconditioner installed in Adelaide, because of the limited time frame before heading back to Qld the old AC is still in place, when we finally get the unit removed, the opening is 400x400, the easiest reparation is to install another roof top vent, new vent has been ordered and wil...	Gundog	2	959	01:37 PM Jan 24, 2024 by Gundog
	Corner stabiliser legs (Preview) So I want to upgrade my wind-down legs to the drop-downs. I have been reading about welding the mount brackets in place. Now my wind-downs are just tek screwed,2 on either side, to the chassis. Surely that would also be sufficient for the drop-downs? TIA	rodsfromday	9	2363	10:44 AM Jan 22, 2024 by erad
	Hi we have a 2011 starcraft (Preview) Hi we have a starcraft caravan and the light over the bed is flashing so needs replacing with an LED globe. The glass tube around the light does not move so cannot get at the led. Could anyone who has had this problem contact me with the answer,	Woodpecker	2	819	05:27 AM Jan 22, 2024 by Gundog
	Camping 12V fridges (Preview) Gooday, I have a new Dune 45L camping fridge. Set at 3°C in our caravan running on 12V. (No problem with the battery,running on solar ) Over 35°C the temp increases to 12°C and eventually stops.Is this normal ? At what ambient temp do other fridges fail ?	MGB	6	4817	02:54 PM Jan 20, 2024 by Whenarewethere
	Trailer sway video (Preview) I know many of you experienced travelers with be fully aware of the trailer sway rules that are shown in the attached video link but it is interesting and well presented all the same. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JeEEC5eVNCkI saw the guy on the right last year at the Dubbo camping and caravan sh...	rmoor	4	1374	12:37 PM Jan 16, 2024 by jegog
	Austin Healy Sprite (Preview) Facebook is full of clips of cars being hauled out of overflowing creeks and such. While watching one today it triggered a memory from when I was working in Port Moresby. One of the school teachers told me of another school teacher who lived in a village down along the coast east from Port Moresby. Every...	jegog	12	1474	10:25 PM Jan 14, 2024 by landy
	Tank Water pump (Preview) I havent used the van for over 12 months and just checking that everything works before our next trip and found the water pump isnt working. Ive checked the water level and is good. Tried opening the front tap on the A frame to activate it but to no avail. Any suggestions please assist Thanks and regards...	Ronzo	7	1690	10:43 AM Jan 14, 2024 by elliemike
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