Techies' Corner

Moby58 · Moby58

Hi guys, Never been happy with my Winegard. Have the 'snowflake' one. Seen the Cowfisk VanTenna. Anyone tried one? Comments? And can you use the old winegard wall plate?

Amarok · Amarok

The TV antenna on our motorhome has been damaged. It was a wingaurd type. What have people replaced it with? Peter

Tracy Louise · Tracy Louise

We updated our WiFi modem which now requires to re-enter password on connected devices (tv). Go to settings icon on tv, click, and nothing....... settings will not open. Any suggestions????

stenno2 · stenno2

Hi all, Greg here - as indicated, when I connect to mains water it simply bypasses and pours out of a short drain tube under the van- any ideas what the issue is -TIA

PeterInSa · PeterInSa

When I press the igniter button on a friends van, the igniter clicks every 3 secs or so and eventually the cook top or oven, Flame lights up. This slow light up happens which ever cook top or oven has the gas turned on. Don't know the brand of the stove its missing the label. I will need to check the 12v voltag...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

Can anyone tell me what the black wire to pin 2 does? Aussie Paul.

Van Go · Van Go

Hi all. My problem is quite puzzling. While watching our 12v TV, if my partner switches her bedside 12v fan on (plugged into her 12v bedside socket), reception is lost. If plugged into ANY 12v socket, the result is the same. My 12v fan (plugged into my 12v bedside socket) does not interfere with recepti...

travelyounger · travelyounger

Has anyone used or using voltax lithium 100 ,120 or 200 amp batteries ,I want to change to lithium from agm my charger will charge both and they are cheap but I hope not nasty

DaveA1963 · DaveA1963

We've been experiencing issues trying to keep the 3-way fridge in our new van at the correct temperature when travelling and utilising 12V. I know we can't expect the fridge to actually "cool down" when using this power source, but the other day, whilst travelling from Mildura to Echuca, the fridge...

goldenyears · goldenyears

Can anyone tell me where in melb i can get my webasto diesal cook top serviced ? Rang a few caravan and motorhome places no luck ! would appreciate any help .

Michael1001 · Michael1001

The trailing arm independent suspension on my Goldstream Camper (2002 model) is developing stress fractures and I need to retrofit new suspension. An option is the Australian made COUPLEMATE suspension. Does anyone have any experience (good or bad) with the Couplemate product? I would apprecia...

Ronzo · Ronzo

Hello fellow travellers Going to replace my 3 tyres as over 5 years old. Its not an off road van Looking for recommendations please Thanks and regards Ronzo

DonJul · DonJul

We have a 2021 Winnebago Coogee that has overheated (DEC light has come on) and the vehicle has gone into limp mode. Iveco have diagnosed that this is to do with the air conditioning system. The first time this occurred the tech cleared the fault, the second time the tech replaced the a/c hoses, suppose...

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?

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	Cowfish VanTenna - anyone got one? (Preview) Hi guys, Never been happy with my Winegard. Have the 'snowflake' one. Seen the Cowfisk VanTenna. Anyone tried one? Comments? And can you use the old winegard wall plate?	Moby58	3	5172	08:46 AM Mar 11, 2024 by lizandlarry
	Antenna tv (Preview) The TV antenna on our motorhome has been damaged. It was a wingaurd type. What have people replaced it with? Peter	Amarok	4	1382	04:12 PM Mar 4, 2024 by PeterD
	RV media 12vlt smart tv (Preview) We updated our WiFi modem which now requires to re-enter password on connected devices (tv). Go to settings icon on tv, click, and nothing....... settings will not open. Any suggestions????	Tracy Louise	5	1204	12:13 PM Mar 1, 2024 by Tracy Louise
	2011 Jayco StarCraft mains water bypass issue (Preview) Hi all, Greg here - as indicated, when I connect to mains water it simply bypasses and pours out of a short drain tube under the van- any ideas what the issue is -TIA	stenno2	4	1250	11:22 AM Mar 1, 2024 by stenno2
	Slow Igniter to light gas cook tops (Preview) When I press the igniter button on a friends van, the igniter clicks every 3 secs or so and eventually the cook top or oven, Flame lights up. This slow light up happens which ever cook top or oven has the gas turned on. Don't know the brand of the stove its missing the label. I will need to check the 12v voltag...	PeterInSa	6	1527	08:37 PM Feb 28, 2024 by PeterInSa
	Jayco 12 pin plug wiring ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Can anyone tell me what the black wire to pin 2 does? Aussie Paul.	aussie_paul	43	21089	03:40 PM Feb 28, 2024 by Possum3
	12v television reception interference (Preview) Hi all. My problem is quite puzzling. While watching our 12v TV, if my partner switches her bedside 12v fan on (plugged into her 12v bedside socket), reception is lost. If plugged into ANY 12v socket, the result is the same. My 12v fan (plugged into my 12v bedside socket) does not interfere with recepti...	Van Go	4	1347	09:52 AM Feb 27, 2024 by Aus-Kiwi
	Lithium batteries (Preview) Has anyone used or using voltax lithium 100 ,120 or 200 amp batteries ,I want to change to lithium from agm my charger will charge both and they are cheap but I hope not nasty	travelyounger	22	4735	08:26 PM Feb 26, 2024 by TimTim
	Can you run a 3-way fridge from 240V whilst driving? (Preview) We've been experiencing issues trying to keep the 3-way fridge in our new van at the correct temperature when travelling and utilising 12V. I know we can't expect the fridge to actually "cool down" when using this power source, but the other day, whilst travelling from Mildura to Echuca, the fridge...	DaveA1963	17	3657	11:26 PM Feb 25, 2024 by watsea
	sevicing a diesal webasto cooktop (Preview) Can anyone tell me where in melb i can get my webasto diesal cook top serviced ? Rang a few caravan and motorhome places no luck ! would appreciate any help .	goldenyears	5	1402	03:52 PM Feb 25, 2024 by goldenyears
	Camper Suspension ( 1 2 ) (Preview) The trailing arm independent suspension on my Goldstream Camper (2002 model) is developing stress fractures and I need to retrofit new suspension. An option is the Australian made COUPLEMATE suspension. Does anyone have any experience (good or bad) with the Couplemate product? I would apprecia...	Michael1001	30	5818	11:31 AM Feb 25, 2024 by jegog
	New tyres for New Age 16.5 E single axle van (Preview) Hello fellow travellers Going to replace my 3 tyres as over 5 years old. Its not an off road van Looking for recommendations please Thanks and regards Ronzo	Ronzo	5	1090	05:51 PM Feb 23, 2024 by Ronzo
	Winnebago Coogee overheating (Preview) We have a 2021 Winnebago Coogee that has overheated (DEC light has come on) and the vehicle has gone into limp mode. Iveco have diagnosed that this is to do with the air conditioning system. The first time this occurred the tech cleared the fault, the second time the tech replaced the a/c hoses, suppose...	DonJul	2	1417	08:32 AM Feb 22, 2024 by woolman
	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	5624	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	1416	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	1449	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	5683	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	1295	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	3887	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	5035	08:38 PM Feb 3, 2024 by yobarr
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