Techies' Corner

Baz421 · Baz421

http://www.pumpagents.com/ShurfloPumps/2088_Series_Pumps.html

brewza · brewza

Hi all i am looking for old cb radios and not just uhf i need 27mhz ssb radios i am not a reseller thay are for a private collection you can text or call me 0407281437 thanks brewza bruce.

aussiebaileyowner · aussiebaileyowner

any advice on where i can source one from? Based in QLD and I have tried Bailey spares in Asutralia, Polyplastic themselves (from the netherlands) and have emailed a few wreckers in the UK. Await a few replies still, but no luck yet.

mezza56 · mezza56

Was looking at the polaris cameras has anyone got the polaris on their vehicle and van and can comment whether they have had a problem. I'm not interested in a rear mirror mounted one as the screens are too small for my liking , was looking at one round 5-6 inches that you can swap between cameras with flic...

Santa · Santa

http://iview.abc.net.au/programs/cyberhate-with-tara-moss/DO1528H001S00

Crazy Dog · Crazy Dog

Hi guys...Just wondering if there is any rule/regulation as to how close a gas bayonet fitting can be from the gas bottles on the front of a caravan? A friend told my mate that there is a distance...any idea folks...Also have a safe Christmas and happy new year...Be safe Lance

Dougwe · Dougwe

How, all.. ..I had my van serviced on Monday, brakes and bearings etc. They had to replace the 7 pin plug and Anderson Plug that charges van batteries while on the move. Both were only 2.5 years old. I use a plastic Anderson cover on all Anderson Plugs to keep dust out when not in use. SO, I have done a seach o...

Captain Ron · Captain Ron

It seems to have been a long time since this topic was discussed and a fair bit of technological advancement has happened since then - anyone got anything new to add. Has anyone seen the AirMov Power 400 or know anything first hand about it?

Hylda&Jon · Hylda&Jon

HI I would like to pick the brain of any people with some electrical knowhow please Im trying to wire a 240V, 0.14A fan plus a 240V globe socket to take a 60W globe through the dimmer box pictured which I have had for many years. The box says it handles 240V and 60-500W so I think it should work but Im no exper...

The Belmont Bear · The Belmont Bear

A couple of weeks ago I posted that I had experienced problems trying to get my Safety Dave rear camera monitor working. I eventually found that I had damaged the connection on both the monitor and the cable from the dash probably by trying to join them with the pins not correctly aligned. This morning I...

kiwijims · kiwijims

May 31, 1927, the last Ford Model T rolled off the assembly line. It was the first affordable automobile, due in part to the assembly line process developed by Henry Ford. It had 2.9-liter, 20-horsepower engine and could travel at speeds up to 45 miles per hour. It had a 10-gallon fuel tank and could run...

kiwijims · kiwijims

This camera could be handy for hooking up your Caravan, and it's cheap enough............ Kogan Wireless Rear View Reversing CameraReverse with confidence. (577 ratings) $89FREE SHIPPINGWas $109You Save $20(18%) K.J.

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi all, Just finished washing / cleaning the van down . (Took 2 weeks) still I missed a few spots,( like under the front window awing).And draining the water tanks. Question. Do you need to drain the water heater while the van is not in use for a period of time. I'm thinking of the anode getting eaten u...

elliemike · elliemike

Just had a friend asking do I know any Mobile Wheel Servicing people in North Perth area. Lady needs her Wheel bearing checked. I do my own and can't help her at present I am off travelling tomorrow.. Anyone got any recommendations for the Perth Northern Suburbs area. Mike

The Belmont Bear · The Belmont Bear

After looking at Mitsubishi's towing recommendations for both vehicles compared to the suitability for the van we have ordered I chose the Sport for the following reasons. The larger Pajero has a 3T towing limit with a maximum ball load of 250kg which is then reduced to only 180kg for loads over 2.5T....

Snippy · Snippy

We are having charging problems and have found that the charger supplied is only for wet cell batteries. We are using AGM. Problems encountered: Batteries not charging fully resulting in 12v fridge not getting sufficient power. Q? Will this charger have damaged the AGM batteries.

BARME1 · BARME1

Good day all have 1 deep cycle battery 110 amp wont to fit second and inverter have been told second battery should be same power output as first ?? and whats a good inverter for using when camping out weve got 350 amps off solar and 3.5 kva genie tow tub 2014 bt 50 van 2015supreme exc

kiwijims · kiwijims

SENT ON A PENNY POSTCARD K.J. -- Edited by kiwijims on Tuesday 21st of March 2017 03:02:27 PM

Marken · Marken

I am wondering if anyone has a solution to a problem that my B-I-L is experiencing. He travels extensively in rural areas where mobile reception can be very limited. On the advice of a country Telstra store he purchased a suitable phone that has an external antennae input. Don't know the model but it is...

Bertyb · Bertyb

Greetings All Does anyone have the Electroblock charging system set up properly in there A Van, ie: solar and charge booster wired in? Or are they all bypassed at the factory like mine. Cheers Brett

Sub Forum	Topics	Posts	Last Post
Solar Power The place to discuss all things solar	445	6043	04:15 PM Aug 9, 2025 by Peter_n_Margaret
Safety Information and Recalls Learn about product/vehicle recall notices and general safety information	206	369	10:34 AM Jul 13, 2025 by Burt65
Weights and Measures A place to discuss all weighty issues such as GVM, TBM, GTM, ATM, GCM and other related topics	96	2595	08:42 PM Aug 30, 2025 by Peter_n_Margaret
Computers, phones and internet Raise issues with computers, phones and the internet	14	132	06:30 AM Jun 8, 2025 by Dougwe

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	SHURFLO WATER PUMPS - WHO CAN SOLVE A PROBLEM FOR ME????? (Preview) http://www.pumpagents.com/ShurfloPumps/2088_Series_Pumps.html	Baz421	8	1202	10:21 PM Mar 31, 2017 by iana
	WANTED OLD CB RADIOS (Preview) Hi all i am looking for old cb radios and not just uhf i need 27mhz ssb radios i am not a reseller thay are for a private collection you can text or call me 0407281437 thanks brewza bruce.	brewza	4	1204	08:23 PM Mar 31, 2017 by Cruising Cruze
	Polyplastic windows for a 2005 Bailey Caravan (Preview) any advice on where i can source one from? Based in QLD and I have tried Bailey spares in Asutralia, Polyplastic themselves (from the netherlands) and have emailed a few wreckers in the UK. Await a few replies still, but no luck yet.	aussiebaileyowner	2	1234	09:18 AM Mar 31, 2017 by patrol03
	tow cameras (Preview) Was looking at the polaris cameras has anyone got the polaris on their vehicle and van and can comment whether they have had a problem. I'm not interested in a rear mirror mounted one as the screens are too small for my liking , was looking at one round 5-6 inches that you can swap between cameras with flic...	mezza56	7	1196	12:41 AM Mar 31, 2017 by Granny May
	Cyber Hate, ABC. (Preview) http://iview.abc.net.au/programs/cyberhate-with-tara-moss/DO1528H001S00	Santa	5	1119	08:53 AM Mar 29, 2017 by hako
	Gas bayonet fitting and proximity to gas bottles (Preview) Hi guys...Just wondering if there is any rule/regulation as to how close a gas bayonet fitting can be from the gas bottles on the front of a caravan? A friend told my mate that there is a distance...any idea folks...Also have a safe Christmas and happy new year...Be safe Lance	Crazy Dog	14	3526	12:52 AM Mar 28, 2017 by Liam McGlinn
	CORROSION IN 7 PIN PLUG AND ANDERSON PLUG (Preview) How, all.. ..I had my van serviced on Monday, brakes and bearings etc. They had to replace the 7 pin plug and Anderson Plug that charges van batteries while on the move. Both were only 2.5 years old. I use a plastic Anderson cover on all Anderson Plugs to keep dust out when not in use. SO, I have done a seach o...	Dougwe	23	3591	12:31 AM Mar 28, 2017 by macka17
	Wind Generators Update (Preview) It seems to have been a long time since this topic was discussed and a fair bit of technological advancement has happened since then - anyone got anything new to add. Has anyone seen the AirMov Power 400 or know anything first hand about it?	Captain Ron	4	1174	09:05 PM Mar 27, 2017 by macka17
	240v electrical wiring help ( 1 2 ) (closed) (Preview) HI I would like to pick the brain of any people with some electrical knowhow please Im trying to wire a 240V, 0.14A fan plus a 240V globe socket to take a 60W globe through the dimmer box pictured which I have had for many years. The box says it handles 240V and 60-500W so I think it should work but Im no exper...	Hylda&Jon	30	2037	06:52 PM Mar 25, 2017 by Mike Harding
	Safety Dave Problem (Preview) A couple of weeks ago I posted that I had experienced problems trying to get my Safety Dave rear camera monitor working. I eventually found that I had damaged the connection on both the monitor and the cable from the dash probably by trying to join them with the pins not correctly aligned. This morning I...	The Belmont Bear	8	3274	06:40 PM Mar 25, 2017 by iana
	1914 Model T Ford Station Wagon. (Preview) May 31, 1927, the last Ford Model T rolled off the assembly line. It was the first affordable automobile, due in part to the assembly line process developed by Henry Ford. It had 2.9-liter, 20-horsepower engine and could travel at speeds up to 45 miles per hour. It had a 10-gallon fuel tank and could run...	kiwijims	4	991	06:14 PM Mar 25, 2017 by kiwijims
	CHEAP REVERSING CAMERA FROM KOGAN (Preview) This camera could be handy for hooking up your Caravan, and it's cheap enough............ Kogan Wireless Rear View Reversing CameraReverse with confidence. (577 ratings) $89FREE SHIPPINGWas $109You Save $20(18%) K.J.	kiwijims	12	2141	09:40 PM Mar 24, 2017 by JeffRae
	Water Heater Maintenence (Preview) Hi all, Just finished washing / cleaning the van down . (Took 2 weeks) still I missed a few spots,( like under the front window awing).And draining the water tanks. Question. Do you need to drain the water heater while the van is not in use for a period of time. I'm thinking of the anode getting eaten u...	Hey Jim	11	1692	07:16 PM Mar 23, 2017 by OutbackMK
	Mobile Caravan Brake Maintenance (Preview) Just had a friend asking do I know any Mobile Wheel Servicing people in North Perth area. Lady needs her Wheel bearing checked. I do my own and can't help her at present I am off travelling tomorrow.. Anyone got any recommendations for the Perth Northern Suburbs area. Mike	elliemike	7	1090	06:40 PM Mar 23, 2017 by patrol03
	Pajero Sport V Pajero (Preview) After looking at Mitsubishi's towing recommendations for both vehicles compared to the suitability for the van we have ordered I chose the Sport for the following reasons. The larger Pajero has a 3T towing limit with a maximum ball load of 250kg which is then reduced to only 180kg for loads over 2.5T....	The Belmont Bear	11	3294	04:23 PM Mar 23, 2017 by DAVEY123
	WRONG AC-DC CHARGER SUPPLIED WITH VAN ( 1 2 ) (closed) (Preview) We are having charging problems and have found that the charger supplied is only for wet cell batteries. We are using AGM. Problems encountered: Batteries not charging fully resulting in 12v fridge not getting sufficient power. Q? Will this charger have damaged the AGM batteries.	Snippy	34	1936	03:11 PM Mar 23, 2017 by Webmaster
	deep cycle batteries &inverters ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Good day all have 1 deep cycle battery 110 amp wont to fit second and inverter have been told second battery should be same power output as first ?? and whats a good inverter for using when camping out weve got 350 amps off solar and 3.5 kva genie tow tub 2014 bt 50 van 2015supreme exc	BARME1	36	2458	11:03 AM Mar 22, 2017 by Phil C
	CAR REPAIR MAILER. AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR ADVERTISEMENT IN 1928... (Preview) SENT ON A PENNY POSTCARD K.J. -- Edited by kiwijims on Tuesday 21st of March 2017 03:02:27 PM	kiwijims	10	1064	03:07 AM Mar 22, 2017 by AJC
	Bluetooth connection with rural type phone Bluetooth rural phone (Preview) I am wondering if anyone has a solution to a problem that my B-I-L is experiencing. He travels extensively in rural areas where mobile reception can be very limited. On the advice of a country Telstra store he purchased a suitable phone that has an external antennae input. Don't know the model but it is...	Marken	7	1662	10:06 AM Mar 21, 2017 by Marken
	A Van charging system (Preview) Greetings All Does anyone have the Electroblock charging system set up properly in there A Van, ie: solar and charge booster wired in? Or are they all bypassed at the factory like mine. Cheers Brett	Bertyb	6	1270	09:31 AM Mar 21, 2017 by JFF45
«First < 1 … 148 149 150 151 152 … 350 > Last» \| Page of 350 sorted by