Techies' Corner

Stuart-Jan · Stuart-Jan

Hi all. We are new to all this stuff so please be patient with me. We are about to purchase a new van to set up for long term touring. ( not sure which one yet, got it down to 3.) as far as power supply. 1 has an andersen plug, and a 7 pin plug. another has a 12 pin plug and an andersen plug. the third only has the 1...

The Belmont Bear · The Belmont Bear

A couple of weeks ago after returning from a trip I posted my concern about the van swaying on the return journey without any crosswind, the difference between the outward and the return trips had been that I had reduced the tyre pressure in the rear tyres on the way home. I have just returned from a trip t...

jules47 · jules47

Trying to contact Mike and Jeanine - aka "The Doo Crew" - live in Humpty Doo, NT. have sent private message. If you know them could you let them know I am looking to contact them - asap - thanks in advance.

The Belmont Bear · The Belmont Bear

On our latest trip we set up our full annexe for the first time, while it was up we received some heavy rain and the awning constantly dripped water on the inside of the front annexe wall where the awning meets the roller. The brother in law was camped beside us in his van with only his privacy screens up and...

Cadpete · Cadpete

hi folks, Looking at getting an Android 4G mobile phone to take to UK on trip and then using over here (don't use one yet!). Would like to be able to use the wiki camps app, including satellite setup app as my Samsung Galaxy Tab A does not have a compass module built in. It also seems like a lot of phones no l...

pajero · pajero

when welding on vans chasis should you disconnect your battery

keith and sharon · keith and sharon

I have just replaced a lot of hot and cold water pipes under the van.Now the water pump wont go .If i run leads straight from the battery it works.Any ideas?

Peter Rose · Peter Rose

Hi, I recently purchased an 17ft Viscount Newport which weighs around 1300kg It came with a set of Hayman Reece Weight distribution bars..often called stabiliser bars Someone has said that really they are not necessary on a light weight van and I am considering taking them off ( one less job when hit...

cruisaderhilton · cruisaderhilton

Can anyone tell me ,what the numbers mean on the switch mean .I do know that when set on 2 as per foto it is to have the lights and water pump on ,if you turn it straight up or down ,it turns all 12v aplliances off . my question is what does the 1 do if you turn the switch over to the right .Has it anything to do wit...

cruisaderhilton · cruisaderhilton

hi all just wondering if any of you have ever had problems with your water tank gauge . I filled both my water tanks yesterday ,in readiness for our big trip ,both topped up to the brim ,went in the van to check on the gauges ,one said full ,the other empty ,so figuring the pivoting arm inside the tank must be...

Linzeelou · Linzeelou

Hi everyone I have just purchased a 1990 Dove conversion Hi Ace. Mechanically it's great only 200,00 on the clock but the roof is a mess. There was a solar panel on the roof badly attached with pop rivets and silicon. Yes I know not to use silicon on fibreglass. When I took the panel off it had at some time, f...

civillian · civillian

Hello, can anyone help me with some suggestions as to what this may be: Our Nissan Civillian copped a bit uf water under it in the recent NSW Floods..not sure if this has been the cause. When starting the bus it lurched forward and stalled,the gears would not go in with the motor running. 2 days later trie...

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

Everything I am about to write refers to an expensive load of electronic junk which you probably don't want to know anything about and, just like your First Aid kit, it will remain exactly that until the day it saves your life. On that basis it is worth making a little time and effort to research what is be...

JOHNLIZ · JOHNLIZ

Does anyone know of a navigation system whereby you can search for a destination by inserting latitude and longtitude instead of the address. Have a built in one in the town car but require something that attaches to the windscreen in the 4 wheel drive.

bill12 · bill12

G, day. I am having continueing leak problems in the roof seams in my camper. Tried silastic (useless) , sikaflex 241(good , but didn,t last,). Has anybody used brushable duraseal? I have used it on roofs and in water tanks. I would apreciate your sugestions. Thanks, Bill -- Edited by bill12 on Saturd...

Stenno · Stenno

Hello everyone, We've got a 2015 GXL 'standard' Prado and we love it! We just upgraded our Goldstream Goldstar camper to a full size caravan about 2300kg. It doesn't sit too badly, but it is sagging a little in the rear, we are heading to Uluru in July and think it best to get it level for obvious reasons tr...

Goldfinger · Goldfinger

Serious Question:....I just left my manual Caravan Handbrake on, and drove for about 50kms before discovering same..... I recently had my bearings 'done' and I know my Van brake linings were in good condition.....before leaving the handbrake on. I could feel no real difference in my electric br...

Retreat · Retreat

I have a problem tonight. Camped 24ks NW Longreach Qld. My Dometic fridge Model RM4605 will not switch over onto gas. All other gas appliances (gas water heater & stove) are working. Could be some bad fish by morning. Any suggestions of a possible fix will be more than appreciated.

msg · msg

Just had a very upsetting experience with the mechanic that has serviced my van for a couple of years. (Same company, different mechanic) This is probably a venting (ranting?) session. Just wanted an oil change and general safety check over. I mentioned that it had been blowing black smoke un...

Baz421 · Baz421

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

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	Andersen plugs. Yes or no. (Preview) Hi all. We are new to all this stuff so please be patient with me. We are about to purchase a new van to set up for long term touring. ( not sure which one yet, got it down to 3.) as far as power supply. 1 has an andersen plug, and a 7 pin plug. another has a 12 pin plug and an andersen plug. the third only has the 1...	Stuart-Jan	11	2871	10:34 PM Apr 9, 2017 by StewG
	Caravan Sway Update (Preview) A couple of weeks ago after returning from a trip I posted my concern about the van swaying on the return journey without any crosswind, the difference between the outward and the return trips had been that I had reduced the tyre pressure in the rear tyres on the way home. I have just returned from a trip t...	The Belmont Bear	4	1086	06:27 PM Apr 9, 2017 by aussietraveller
	The Doo Crew (Preview) Trying to contact Mike and Jeanine - aka "The Doo Crew" - live in Humpty Doo, NT. have sent private message. If you know them could you let them know I am looking to contact them - asap - thanks in advance.	jules47	2	806	10:35 PM Apr 8, 2017 by jules47
	Leaking Awning (Preview) On our latest trip we set up our full annexe for the first time, while it was up we received some heavy rain and the awning constantly dripped water on the inside of the front annexe wall where the awning meets the roller. The brother in law was camped beside us in his van with only his privacy screens up and...	The Belmont Bear	17	4238	06:03 PM Apr 8, 2017 by Aus-Kiwi
	4G phone with compass? (Preview) hi folks, Looking at getting an Android 4G mobile phone to take to UK on trip and then using over here (don't use one yet!). Would like to be able to use the wiki camps app, including satellite setup app as my Samsung Galaxy Tab A does not have a compass module built in. It also seems like a lot of phones no l...	Cadpete	15	1526	12:40 PM Apr 8, 2017 by Fine Elsewhere
	welding ( 1 2 ) (closed) (Preview) when welding on vans chasis should you disconnect your battery	pajero	31	2334	11:23 AM Apr 7, 2017 by Aus-Kiwi
	water pump (Preview) I have just replaced a lot of hot and cold water pipes under the van.Now the water pump wont go .If i run leads straight from the battery it works.Any ideas?	keith and sharon	5	1089	06:34 AM Apr 7, 2017 by wasn_me
	Are Hayman Reece Weight Distribution/Stabiliser Bars Needed on light weight caravan ? (Preview) Hi, I recently purchased an 17ft Viscount Newport which weighs around 1300kg It came with a set of Hayman Reece Weight distribution bars..often called stabiliser bars Someone has said that really they are not necessary on a light weight van and I am considering taking them off ( one less job when hit...	Peter Rose	20	2408	11:33 AM Apr 6, 2017 by kezngaz
	12v switch (Preview) Can anyone tell me ,what the numbers mean on the switch mean .I do know that when set on 2 as per foto it is to have the lights and water pump on ,if you turn it straight up or down ,it turns all 12v aplliances off . my question is what does the 1 do if you turn the switch over to the right .Has it anything to do wit...	cruisaderhilton	4	1236	11:08 AM Apr 6, 2017 by kezngaz
	Water tank gauge (Preview) hi all just wondering if any of you have ever had problems with your water tank gauge . I filled both my water tanks yesterday ,in readiness for our big trip ,both topped up to the brim ,went in the van to check on the gauges ,one said full ,the other empty ,so figuring the pivoting arm inside the tank must be...	cruisaderhilton	6	1431	10:39 AM Apr 6, 2017 by toglhot
	Hi Ace Dove conversion pop top leaking (Preview) Hi everyone I have just purchased a 1990 Dove conversion Hi Ace. Mechanically it's great only 200,00 on the clock but the roof is a mess. There was a solar panel on the roof badly attached with pop rivets and silicon. Yes I know not to use silicon on fibreglass. When I took the panel off it had at some time, f...	Linzeelou	10	1033	12:45 PM Apr 5, 2017 by Linzeelou
	Clutch / non shifting gears (Preview) Hello, can anyone help me with some suggestions as to what this may be: Our Nissan Civillian copped a bit uf water under it in the recent NSW Floods..not sure if this has been the cause. When starting the bus it lurched forward and stalled,the gears would not go in with the motor running. 2 days later trie...	civillian	7	888	10:30 AM Apr 5, 2017 by Jaahn
	Communications and where the hell are we!? (Preview) Everything I am about to write refers to an expensive load of electronic junk which you probably don't want to know anything about and, just like your First Aid kit, it will remain exactly that until the day it saves your life. On that basis it is worth making a little time and effort to research what is be...	Mike Harding	10	1573	07:42 PM Apr 4, 2017 by Papou
	Navigation products (Preview) Does anyone know of a navigation system whereby you can search for a destination by inserting latitude and longtitude instead of the address. Have a built in one in the town car but require something that attaches to the windscreen in the 4 wheel drive.	JOHNLIZ	5	1328	05:51 PM Apr 4, 2017 by Ozlad
	WHAT TO USE TO SEAL SEAMS IN ROOF OF CAMPER. (Preview) G, day. I am having continueing leak problems in the roof seams in my camper. Tried silastic (useless) , sikaflex 241(good , but didn,t last,). Has anybody used brushable duraseal? I have used it on roofs and in water tanks. I would apreciate your sugestions. Thanks, Bill -- Edited by bill12 on Saturd...	bill12	9	2253	08:02 PM Apr 3, 2017 by Warren-Pat_01
	Lift kit, suspension, weight distribution hitch, levelling..What to do???? (Preview) Hello everyone, We've got a 2015 GXL 'standard' Prado and we love it! We just upgraded our Goldstream Goldstar camper to a full size caravan about 2300kg. It doesn't sit too badly, but it is sagging a little in the rear, we are heading to Uluru in July and think it best to get it level for obvious reasons tr...	Stenno	15	2278	01:03 PM Apr 3, 2017 by Stenno
	Has anyone ever left their Caravan handbrake on...and driven a distance? (Preview) Serious Question:....I just left my manual Caravan Handbrake on, and drove for about 50kms before discovering same..... I recently had my bearings 'done' and I know my Van brake linings were in good condition.....before leaving the handbrake on. I could feel no real difference in my electric br...	Goldfinger	19	5401	10:30 PM Apr 2, 2017 by meetoo
	Dometic fridge - Gas (Preview) I have a problem tonight. Camped 24ks NW Longreach Qld. My Dometic fridge Model RM4605 will not switch over onto gas. All other gas appliances (gas water heater & stove) are working. Could be some bad fish by morning. Any suggestions of a possible fix will be more than appreciated.	Retreat	4	1239	09:32 AM Apr 2, 2017 by macka17
	Mechanics: How do you know they did what they say they did. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Just had a very upsetting experience with the mechanic that has serviced my van for a couple of years. (Same company, different mechanic) This is probably a venting (ranting?) session. Just wanted an oil change and general safety check over. I mentioned that it had been blowing black smoke un...	msg	33	2367	09:58 AM Apr 1, 2017 by beiffe
	SHURFLO WATER PUMPS - WHO CAN SOLVE A PROBLEM FOR ME????? (Preview) http://www.pumpagents.com/ShurfloPumps/2088_Series_Pumps.html	Baz421	8	1407	10:21 PM Mar 31, 2017 by iana
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