Techies' Corner

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

Mindenvale · Mindenvale

Have 2012 Jayco Discovery pop top with dometic fridge which isn't running on 12 volt checked rear of fridge and there is no power there lights 12 volt sckets and pump are all fine fuses check out ok am at a loss I'll the detective and have a look any ides thanks

kezngaz · kezngaz

https://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://m.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3DXBZu39pQ8Gg&ved=0ahUKEwil8OnZitzSAhVFlJQKHRgtA8wQwqsBCCQwAg&usg=AFQjCNEtPqCNq5UkU4a3LWACNU_zdkkIdg

Goldfinger · Goldfinger

Although I don't recommend it as best practice driving with manual handbrake 'on' for 50 kms..it appears little damage has resulted...I always have hand brake applied when stopped, however I never take it to the 'extreme' on notch which I could with force..that may have helped lessen any damage.....

Rooney · Rooney

Hi Hope this is the right place to ask this question. I have high top ex rental van and the windows at the top are very difficult to slide, I am not sure of right lubricant to use. Any suggestions would be appreciated Many thanks Rooney

Vaughan · Vaughan

Does any one know if there are any grab hook shackles rated for towing if so where can you buy them -- Edited by Vaughan on Tuesday 21st of February 2017 06:18:17 PM

Ron-D · Ron-D

On Wednesday morning Iam going to pull the inlet manifold off my 011 Mitsubishi challenger,and clean all the oil and carbon deposits out of the manifold,this stuff will be baked on solid just wondering if anyone on the forum has done this job and what were there cleaning methods. Ron...

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	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	3922	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	1202	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	2164	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	3551	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	1015	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	2171	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	1762	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	1122	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	3532	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	2038	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	2672	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	1104	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	1826	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	1319	09:31 AM Mar 21, 2017 by JFF45
	Dometic fridge (Preview) Have 2012 Jayco Discovery pop top with dometic fridge which isn't running on 12 volt checked rear of fridge and there is no power there lights 12 volt sckets and pump are all fine fuses check out ok am at a loss I'll the detective and have a look any ides thanks	Mindenvale	8	1317	10:13 PM Mar 20, 2017 by Baz421
	I think my mind is made up...wdh!!! (Preview) https://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://m.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3DXBZu39pQ8Gg&ved=0ahUKEwil8OnZitzSAhVFlJQKHRgtA8wQwqsBCCQwAg&usg=AFQjCNEtPqCNq5UkU4a3LWACNU_zdkkIdg	kezngaz	10	1254	09:20 AM Mar 20, 2017 by PeterD
	Upshot to my driving 50kms with Jayco Heritage manual handbrake 'ON'... (Preview) Although I don't recommend it as best practice driving with manual handbrake 'on' for 50 kms..it appears little damage has resulted...I always have hand brake applied when stopped, however I never take it to the 'extreme' on notch which I could with force..that may have helped lessen any damage.....	Goldfinger	9	1413	04:41 PM Mar 19, 2017 by Desert Dweller
	sliding windows (Preview) Hi Hope this is the right place to ask this question. I have high top ex rental van and the windows at the top are very difficult to slide, I am not sure of right lubricant to use. Any suggestions would be appreciated Many thanks Rooney	Rooney	8	836	09:53 PM Mar 18, 2017 by Cruising Cruze
	Grab hook shackles (Clevis) (Preview) Does any one know if there are any grab hook shackles rated for towing if so where can you buy them -- Edited by Vaughan on Tuesday 21st of February 2017 06:18:17 PM	Vaughan	7	1594	09:16 PM Mar 18, 2017 by rockylizard
	Intake manifold (Preview) On Wednesday morning Iam going to pull the inlet manifold off my 011 Mitsubishi challenger,and clean all the oil and carbon deposits out of the manifold,this stuff will be baked on solid just wondering if anyone on the forum has done this job and what were there cleaning methods. Ron...	Ron-D	17	1956	03:45 PM Mar 18, 2017 by Ron-D
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