Techies' Corner

Wanda · Wanda

Hi all First up After some advise please, when we turn our diesel heater on start up, all lights on at the time flicker badly, to the point they need to be turned off for about 30secs, then things are back to normal. Then when heater is on, warming nicely, lights flick, just the once, in line with the tick no...

RustyD · RustyD

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/12V-Air-Compressor-Portable-Handheld-Electric-Bike-Car-Ball-Auto-Pump-Camping-AU/253123629917?hash=item3aef58135d%3Am%3AmOusJ_34VB12Nym2l4XcTzw&var=

Grey fox · Grey fox

hi has anyone done a suspenion upgrade on a 200 LCD

Papou · Papou

heard so much good stuff about these units that im thinking of ordering one next week but thought ide ask ahead if anyone has ever heard of any of these units failing in any way ??, i know it may seem a silly question but thought ask ahead to be on the safe side :)??..

OutbackMK · OutbackMK

I have had the embarrassment of loud a noise emitting from the water line whenever using mains pressure. Problem turned out to be the plastic fitting that you connect the hose to at the water filling compartment, it has a small spring loaded valve inside that fails and creates the noise. The replacem...

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.

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	Lights flickering (Preview) Hi all First up After some advise please, when we turn our diesel heater on start up, all lights on at the time flicker badly, to the point they need to be turned off for about 30secs, then things are back to normal. Then when heater is on, warming nicely, lights flick, just the once, in line with the tick no...	Wanda	8	2275	07:16 PM Sep 6, 2017 by Aus-Kiwi
	Air Dragon Inflator (Preview) http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/12V-Air-Compressor-Portable-Handheld-Electric-Bike-Car-Ball-Auto-Pump-Camping-AU/253123629917?hash=item3aef58135d%3Am%3AmOusJ_34VB12Nym2l4XcTzw&var=	RustyD	7	1684	08:44 AM Sep 6, 2017 by PeterD
	Upgrade. (Preview) hi has anyone done a suspenion upgrade on a 200 LCD	Grey fox	8	2501	09:01 PM Sep 5, 2017 by macka17
	Mchitch Auto Coupler (Preview) heard so much good stuff about these units that im thinking of ordering one next week but thought ide ask ahead if anyone has ever heard of any of these units failing in any way ??, i know it may seem a silly question but thought ask ahead to be on the safe side :)??..	Papou	19	4985	04:33 PM Sep 5, 2017 by Keato58
	Loud noise from water supply when connected to mains with Jayco Van (Preview) I have had the embarrassment of loud a noise emitting from the water line whenever using mains pressure. Problem turned out to be the plastic fitting that you connect the hose to at the water filling compartment, it has a small spring loaded valve inside that fails and creates the noise. The replacem...	OutbackMK	2	2365	04:13 PM Sep 3, 2017 by Byno
	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	2683	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	2065	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	1796	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	8173	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	3578	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	2122	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	1985	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	3132	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	3231	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	1793	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	8623	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	1217	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	2114	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	1406	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	1699	09:17 AM Aug 24, 2017 by Ron-D
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