Techies' Corner

Rexysmum · Rexysmum

Hello, my husband and I are new to Motorhoming and have a 2015 Avida Birdsville on a Fiat Ducato. We have decided we need to tow a car. We are in the research phase at present. We have some good information from a fellow traveller regarding a Ready Brute Elite with the Ready Brake available at Loganholm...

the beanys · the beanys

Have a 1980 12 foot Millard with small wheels.. one of which was lost on Sunday.. could I put falcon or Holden axle and wheels and easiest way to raise suspension so wheels will fit... brian...

Trevor law · Trevor law

We are camped at Cosy Corner WA just outside Albany,we have 480 watts on the roof 3x120ah batteries 40 amp dcdc solar regulater,first day sunny blue sky ,the most voltage 14.4 8 amps ,we have had very little sun for the last few days.Since then 13.7volts and about 5 amps.Today blowing a gale,overcast 1...

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

If you are happy with the way your mobile phone/modem is working then this thread is not for you. However if you are looking for a way to obtain decent resolution of the Received Signal Strength Indicator and set up various other involved aspects of your mobile connection then you may well be intereste...

Mikemalone · Mikemalone

Hi everyone, well I decided to spend some extra cash and bought a new 12/24/240 v new fridge, against a household one, I had a fair bit of negative feed back on putting one in a motorhome. Now I am asking what is the best way to secure the top to a wall without screwing a plate from the back of the fridge t...

The Belmont Bear · The Belmont Bear

On our last trip on the outward journey I towed our van 160kms under highway conditions at between 90KPH and 100KPH with no detectable sideways motion. On the return trip a few times the sway was so noticeable I had to slow down to control it (both ways there was little or no crosswind). The only differen...

NEWBIES_34 · NEWBIES_34

Hi all as can probably tell we are very new to the grey nomad stuff. Both Sue & I would appreciate any comments regarding van purchases we will be buying a 3.5 Tonne Ute of some sort now what Van to buy we are not poptop people so we are looking for a van that will sleep 4 with ensuite etc Thanks Wayne

meetoo · meetoo

I tried one of these pumps (pictured) with the shower head removed, to pump water into the vans tanks and it did an ok job. Sure makes life a lot easier than lifting a heavy bladder up and using a funnel. The problem is I had to empty the water bladder into a bucket first as the pump wouldn't fit into the bladd...

cjt55 · cjt55

Hi all, Shortest, Fastest, Easiest or Economical. I am still trying to work out the best option. I definately don't use the Shortest option as at times it tries to take you down some terrible dirt roads. This morning I had it set on Fastest but ended up travelling down some very very minor country ro...

Ziggy99 · Ziggy99

After two years of struggling with this I came to the conclusion that it was never going to work and I'm now trying to figure out why. That's not what I'm asking for help with but this is what I learned. The 120 w alternator can produce 19 amps at the Anderson connector and 13.7 v at the batteries. Bulk batt...

ilcag · ilcag

anybody have experience with duals and what pros or cons are there , I am looking at the iveco sunliner habitat which looks like a good machine but for the problems associated with dual wheels ? ilcag

NEWBIES_34 · NEWBIES_34

Hi looking for some info on how Nissan Navara tows 2.2Tonnes ATM vans Cheers Wayne

iana · iana

After purchasing the components, I started yesterday installing 6x extra USB and 1x 12v power points in the van. I am also installing a digital coaxial cable back to my spot in the van, coupled to a digital to analogue converter and then a head phone pre amp. All this so I can hear the TV. Its an early morni...

revemike · revemike

I have been asked to provide photos of the 'cradle' I built for my Reich Caravan Scales. The photos are below this overview of what I have done I first took a trip to the local weigh bridge to get a weight of my van loaded and carrying one tank of water (85kg). The Weigh Bridge Weight: 2500kg I carried out t...

the rocket · the rocket

Hello techies, 12 volt pump. we need another water pump. Can anyone tell me is there a difference in the operation of a pump that is 3.5 psi and 3.8 lpm and a pump that is 3.5 psi and 3.3 lpm. or should we buy one that is exactly the same. Thanks

kezngaz · kezngaz

Hi there. After several attempts i still cant register onto this forum Does anyone else have this problem or is it just me? Im sure ive read it can be like a chinese puzzle, at this moment in time, i have to agree!!!! Cheers. Kezngaz.

Blue Hills · Blue Hills

We have just purchased this van and can't work out how the lights in Bathroom area and over Kitchen sink work. Book says these run on 12V. Other lights on 240V are OK. Previous owners didn't mention faults but when asked how they worked said they didn't know. No response from battery. Is there a switch so...

Warren-Pat_01 · Warren-Pat_01

Hello everyone, I had a van service carried out last Thursday & both wheels were cleaned. I discovered one tyre was cracking so I opted to change both. The tyre dealer refused to put a tyre on one rim as he spotted a cracked spoke. I've just done a trip of around 8,000 Kms on that wheel - perhaps with t...

Leonaot · Leonaot

Sorry. The dreaded fridge performance thread again! Dometic 3 way RM 4306. 12 volt supply at back of fridge (heater terminals) reads 13.2 volts. turn fridge to 12 volt and reading drops to 12.2 volts. supply wire is 10mm2. i have bypassed the 12 volt supply and run a very heavy feed direct from my house b...

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

While I have time on my hands I thought I'd discuss antenna gain too as it's a much misunderstood subject. The theory ---------- The first thing to make clear is whoever coined the word "gain" in regard to antenna performance was an idiot. Antennas do not and cannot add energy to a radio signal. This is a...

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	Flat towing (Preview) Hello, my husband and I are new to Motorhoming and have a 2015 Avida Birdsville on a Fiat Ducato. We have decided we need to tow a car. We are in the research phase at present. We have some good information from a fellow traveller regarding a Ready Brute Elite with the Ready Brake available at Loganholm...	Rexysmum	4	2003	04:30 PM Mar 17, 2017 by Yuglamron
	New axle (Preview) Have a 1980 12 foot Millard with small wheels.. one of which was lost on Sunday.. could I put falcon or Holden axle and wheels and easiest way to raise suspension so wheels will fit... brian...	the beanys	10	1103	08:14 AM Mar 17, 2017 by patrol03
	Confused.??? (Preview) We are camped at Cosy Corner WA just outside Albany,we have 480 watts on the roof 3x120ah batteries 40 amp dcdc solar regulater,first day sunny blue sky ,the most voltage 14.4 8 amps ,we have had very little sun for the last few days.Since then 13.7volts and about 5 amps.Today blowing a gale,overcast 1...	Trevor law	7	1366	02:44 PM Mar 16, 2017 by Trevor law
	Mobile network modems and RSSI - very technical (Preview) If you are happy with the way your mobile phone/modem is working then this thread is not for you. However if you are looking for a way to obtain decent resolution of the Received Signal Strength Indicator and set up various other involved aspects of your mobile connection then you may well be intereste...	Mike Harding	3	932	12:23 PM Mar 16, 2017 by Mike Harding
	Fridges (Preview) Hi everyone, well I decided to spend some extra cash and bought a new 12/24/240 v new fridge, against a household one, I had a fair bit of negative feed back on putting one in a motorhome. Now I am asking what is the best way to secure the top to a wall without screwing a plate from the back of the fridge t...	Mikemalone	3	969	10:21 AM Mar 16, 2017 by madaboutled
	Caravan Sway (Preview) On our last trip on the outward journey I towed our van 160kms under highway conditions at between 90KPH and 100KPH with no detectable sideways motion. On the return trip a few times the sway was so noticeable I had to slow down to control it (both ways there was little or no crosswind). The only differen...	The Belmont Bear	19	2244	05:04 PM Mar 15, 2017 by Cupie
	Purchasing a Van (Preview) Hi all as can probably tell we are very new to the grey nomad stuff. Both Sue & I would appreciate any comments regarding van purchases we will be buying a 3.5 Tonne Ute of some sort now what Van to buy we are not poptop people so we are looking for a van that will sleep 4 with ensuite etc Thanks Wayne	NEWBIES_34	5	971	01:36 PM Mar 15, 2017 by macka17
	Pumping water (Preview) I tried one of these pumps (pictured) with the shower head removed, to pump water into the vans tanks and it did an ok job. Sure makes life a lot easier than lifting a heavy bladder up and using a funnel. The problem is I had to empty the water bladder into a bucket first as the pump wouldn't fit into the bladd...	meetoo	8	1270	10:11 PM Mar 14, 2017 by Mark Bolton
	Navman Route Options (Preview) Hi all, Shortest, Fastest, Easiest or Economical. I am still trying to work out the best option. I definately don't use the Shortest option as at times it tries to take you down some terrible dirt roads. This morning I had it set on Fastest but ended up travelling down some very very minor country ro...	cjt55	6	1396	07:12 PM Mar 14, 2017 by cjt55
	Charging the aux batteries off the alternator (Preview) After two years of struggling with this I came to the conclusion that it was never going to work and I'm now trying to figure out why. That's not what I'm asking for help with but this is what I learned. The 120 w alternator can produce 19 amps at the Anderson connector and 13.7 v at the batteries. Bulk batt...	Ziggy99	13	2154	03:07 PM Mar 14, 2017 by swamp
	rear dual wheels (Preview) anybody have experience with duals and what pros or cons are there , I am looking at the iveco sunliner habitat which looks like a good machine but for the problems associated with dual wheels ? ilcag	ilcag	12	2174	02:09 PM Mar 14, 2017 by macka17
	Towing with Nissan Navara Twin Cab 4x4 (Preview) Hi looking for some info on how Nissan Navara tows 2.2Tonnes ATM vans Cheers Wayne	NEWBIES_34	8	1172	05:22 PM Mar 13, 2017 by NEWBIES_34
	New project. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) After purchasing the components, I started yesterday installing 6x extra USB and 1x 12v power points in the van. I am also installing a digital coaxial cable back to my spot in the van, coupled to a digital to analogue converter and then a head phone pre amp. All this so I can hear the TV. Its an early morni...	iana	30	1878	12:08 AM Mar 13, 2017 by aussie_paul
	Reich Caravan Scales (Preview) I have been asked to provide photos of the 'cradle' I built for my Reich Caravan Scales. The photos are below this overview of what I have done I first took a trip to the local weigh bridge to get a weight of my van loaded and carrying one tank of water (85kg). The Weigh Bridge Weight: 2500kg I carried out t...	revemike	6	7017	01:57 PM Mar 12, 2017 by Brenda and Alan
	Water pump (Preview) Hello techies, 12 volt pump. we need another water pump. Can anyone tell me is there a difference in the operation of a pump that is 3.5 psi and 3.8 lpm and a pump that is 3.5 psi and 3.3 lpm. or should we buy one that is exactly the same. Thanks	the rocket	13	1463	08:41 PM Mar 11, 2017 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Registering on to lcool.com.. (Preview) Hi there. After several attempts i still cant register onto this forum Does anyone else have this problem or is it just me? Im sure ive read it can be like a chinese puzzle, at this moment in time, i have to agree!!!! Cheers. Kezngaz.	kezngaz	3	1936	01:11 PM Mar 10, 2017 by kezngaz
	Interior lights in LV 485 Geist Caravan Year 2005 (Preview) We have just purchased this van and can't work out how the lights in Bathroom area and over Kitchen sink work. Book says these run on 12V. Other lights on 240V are OK. Previous owners didn't mention faults but when asked how they worked said they didn't know. No response from battery. Is there a switch so...	Blue Hills	8	933	06:29 PM Mar 8, 2017 by Landfall
	Cracked Jayco mag wheel (Preview) Hello everyone, I had a van service carried out last Thursday & both wheels were cleaned. I discovered one tyre was cracking so I opted to change both. The tyre dealer refused to put a tyre on one rim as he spotted a cracked spoke. I've just done a trip of around 8,000 Kms on that wheel - perhaps with t...	Warren-Pat_01	17	2621	11:39 PM Mar 7, 2017 by Warren-Pat_01
	3 way fridge performance on 12 volt. (Preview) Sorry. The dreaded fridge performance thread again! Dometic 3 way RM 4306. 12 volt supply at back of fridge (heater terminals) reads 13.2 volts. turn fridge to 12 volt and reading drops to 12.2 volts. supply wire is 10mm2. i have bypassed the 12 volt supply and run a very heavy feed direct from my house b...	Leonaot	9	2091	06:16 PM Mar 7, 2017 by AJC
	UHF CB: Antenna "gain" discussed (Preview) While I have time on my hands I thought I'd discuss antenna gain too as it's a much misunderstood subject. The theory ---------- The first thing to make clear is whoever coined the word "gain" in regard to antenna performance was an idiot. Antennas do not and cannot add energy to a radio signal. This is a...	Mike Harding	12	2728	03:39 PM Mar 7, 2017 by Cupie
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