Techies' Corner

NannyJam · NannyJam

Hi, I have two Jockey Wheels that came with my little poptop van (both Al-ko) - which one would be stronger/support more weight, please? I'm pretty sure the Al-ko Power Mover would be best on grass (fatter wheel) but is it the strongest? (pics attached) Thanks! -- Edited by NannyJam on Saturday 4t...

SouthernComfort · SouthernComfort

Hi all, We are very wet behind the ears and just setting up our first van! (therefore please excuse a certain level of ignorance, or at least inexperience, from here on!!). My question is about the best method of capturing grey water. The van doesn't have a sullage tank already fitted and we will only be...

NannyJam · NannyJam

Just wondering if anyone knows if the struts/legs(?) that you put down to stabilise/level a Jayco Starcraft 15ft Poptop would level it up on ground that had an approximate 12-15° slope? (back-end up the slope, front-end down) Any idea what the maximum slope would be? (besides the obvious answer of '...

NannyJam · NannyJam

My car (Ford Falcon S/W) is currently in having the Red Arc electric brake controller thinggie fitted (they apparently ran out of time to finish it yesterday). Just been reading some comments and now I'm having an 'eek!' moment! When I get my car back, I can just plug the cable into my 1999 Jayco Sta...

Moose2 · Moose2

Hoping someone on here can offer some guidance. Having an issue with the electric brake on the driver's side on our Jayco Starcraft Outback single axle (passenger side has no issue). After a bit of driving the driver side brake "sticks" when I apply the brakes (too often, but not 100% of the time). The o...

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi all, Just wondering whether the roof of my van can support my weight 85kg. IF I were to lay a 12mm ply sheet 1000mm x 1800mm.down each side, so to spread the load. So I can Wash and polish it bit by bit. Its a 2015 Jayco Journey Outback with full glass finish. Regards Jim ...

kiwijims · kiwijims

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/262830829260?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l264...

wombat56 · wombat56

Hi all I have a MT80F 75 LTR fridge/freezer and going to turn on for the first time using 240v What temp do I set it to ?????? also once cooled down what temp do you set it to for the fridge/freezer hope makes sense Thanks Wombat56 Ron

Branchie · Branchie

Hi al, we have a 2008 Cross Roads 5th wheeler, and want to fit a small rack on the roof to be able to secure our stand up paddle boards, but not knowing where the aluminium frames are to drill into to get a solid based, i am worried.. Has anyone done this with out the issue of water leaking etc.. Branchie ...

nbn speeds for the end user... · aussie_paul

http://blog.iinet.net.au/nbn-speeds-for-the-end-user/?dclid=CIuu1fK_oc4CFVaUvAodpX0ASg&utm_campaign=nbn_liimitless&utm_medium=display&utm_source=outbrain&utm_content=nbnspeeds&utm_term=&dclid=CIXuwoX_mtICFYQ5lgodduMMZg

Bertyb · Bertyb

Can anyone recommend a good reasonably price satellite meter. Plenty on e bay at various prices. Whats good what isn't.

Skyler · Skyler

I have a Knaus Skywave Motor Home. I started with a pair of yellow ramps as sold by BCF etc but found I often had to hold the vehicle on the ramps with the handbrake, which then creaked and groaned as we moved about inside. Also using chocks on the ramps is a bit dangerous for my wife if she is not quick enough!...

Col Rennie · Col Rennie

Advise again please CBs radio s. Worth investing in one ? If so what make and model ? Thank you Col

LesandJo · LesandJo

Hi we are new to the forum. We are renovating our 1996 Compass poptop and need to either replace curtains or fit blinds. Bit confused about the best way to go and what sort of blinds would be best. Any suggestions appreciated

The Belmont Bear · The Belmont Bear

On our last trip with the van my wife made the comment that when I had been in the shower the digital TV signal had been breaking up, I didn't take a real lot of notice as I couldn't see the relevance between one and the other. The next night it was a major drama because she had a shower when I was watching the cr...

LesandJo · LesandJo

Ok everyone. How do you go about fixing a TV when you have a pop top. Currently sits at end of counter then on bed when we move. Any ideas?

Evie n Rhys · Evie n Rhys

just wondering what people with a hi ace use for grey water. I find a normal bucket or even the square buckets don't fit under it. Also if you need to collect and remove the grey water as some shires insist on how do you handle that?

Jetta7 · Jetta7

Hi , I have a small dinette in my van and with the standard table found it a bit difficult to get into the seat and out. I have been looking at the Nuova Mapa Sliding Table top conversion for a Wineglass base . No to much information out there. Any way I bit the bullet and bought one and installed it yesterday....

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

http://www.withoutahitch.com.au/caravan/how-to-fit-an-anderson-plug/

Warren-Pat_01 · Warren-Pat_01

Why do some vans have their tow hitch located on a plate at the bottom of the A frame & yet others are fitted to the top? Is there a structural or engineering reason? Since getting our van, I've had a few issues (either scraping the rear step or the tow ball screw on gutters). I thought a week ago at Gilg...

Sub Forum	Topics	Posts	Last Post
Solar Power The place to discuss all things solar	446	6063	04:06 PM Dec 14, 2025 by TheHeaths
Safety Information and Recalls Learn about product/vehicle recall notices and general safety information	208	382	09:06 AM Oct 17, 2025 by ajold
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	138	10:31 AM Dec 15, 2025 by dorian

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Which Jockey Wheel out of these two? (Preview) Hi, I have two Jockey Wheels that came with my little poptop van (both Al-ko) - which one would be stronger/support more weight, please? I'm pretty sure the Al-ko Power Mover would be best on grass (fatter wheel) but is it the strongest? (pics attached) Thanks! -- Edited by NannyJam on Saturday 4t...	NannyJam	4	2068	05:44 PM Mar 4, 2017 by NannyJam
	Grey water tanks (Preview) Hi all, We are very wet behind the ears and just setting up our first van! (therefore please excuse a certain level of ignorance, or at least inexperience, from here on!!). My question is about the best method of capturing grey water. The van doesn't have a sullage tank already fitted and we will only be...	SouthernComfort	27	3025	03:36 PM Mar 4, 2017 by SouthernComfort
	Leveling up a parked Jayco Starcraft 15ft Poptop (Preview) Just wondering if anyone knows if the struts/legs(?) that you put down to stabilise/level a Jayco Starcraft 15ft Poptop would level it up on ground that had an approximate 12-15° slope? (back-end up the slope, front-end down) Any idea what the maximum slope would be? (besides the obvious answer of '...	NannyJam	13	1581	12:59 PM Mar 4, 2017 by NannyJam
	Umm electric brakes... eek!? (Preview) My car (Ford Falcon S/W) is currently in having the Red Arc electric brake controller thinggie fitted (they apparently ran out of time to finish it yesterday). Just been reading some comments and now I'm having an 'eek!' moment! When I get my car back, I can just plug the cable into my 1999 Jayco Sta...	NannyJam	6	1213	10:42 PM Mar 2, 2017 by Cupie
	Odd electric brake problem - HELP (Preview) Hoping someone on here can offer some guidance. Having an issue with the electric brake on the driver's side on our Jayco Starcraft Outback single axle (passenger side has no issue). After a bit of driving the driver side brake "sticks" when I apply the brakes (too often, but not 100% of the time). The o...	Moose2	6	2695	01:42 PM Mar 1, 2017 by Cupie
	Can the roof of my Van Support me (Preview) Hi all, Just wondering whether the roof of my van can support my weight 85kg. IF I were to lay a 12mm ply sheet 1000mm x 1800mm.down each side, so to spread the load. So I can Wash and polish it bit by bit. Its a 2015 Jayco Journey Outback with full glass finish. Regards Jim ...	Hey Jim	18	1374	10:40 PM Feb 27, 2017 by Aus-Kiwi
	Can you recommend a good Vast Satellite Receiver.......... (Preview) http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/262830829260?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l264...	kiwijims	11	1193	03:50 PM Feb 27, 2017 by Delta18
	Turning on Engle Fridge/Freezer first time usung 240 v (Preview) Hi all I have a MT80F 75 LTR fridge/freezer and going to turn on for the first time using 240v What temp do I set it to ?????? also once cooled down what temp do you set it to for the fridge/freezer hope makes sense Thanks Wombat56 Ron	wombat56	3	805	10:59 PM Feb 26, 2017 by Bruce and Bev
	Fitting a roof rack on a 5th Wheeler roof (Preview) Hi al, we have a 2008 Cross Roads 5th wheeler, and want to fit a small rack on the roof to be able to secure our stand up paddle boards, but not knowing where the aluminium frames are to drill into to get a solid based, i am worried.. Has anyone done this with out the issue of water leaking etc.. Branchie ...	Branchie	5	798	06:40 PM Feb 26, 2017 by Jaahn
	nbn speeds for the end user... (Preview) http://blog.iinet.net.au/nbn-speeds-for-the-end-user/?dclid=CIuu1fK_oc4CFVaUvAodpX0ASg&utm_campaign=nbn_liimitless&utm_medium=display&utm_source=outbrain&utm_content=nbnspeeds&utm_term=&dclid=CIXuwoX_mtICFYQ5lgodduMMZg	aussie_paul	17	1822	01:36 PM Feb 26, 2017 by macka17
	Satellite tv signal meter (Preview) Can anyone recommend a good reasonably price satellite meter. Plenty on e bay at various prices. Whats good what isn't.	Bertyb	3	941	12:59 PM Feb 26, 2017 by macka17
	Andersen Levelling Chocks (Preview) I have a Knaus Skywave Motor Home. I started with a pair of yellow ramps as sold by BCF etc but found I often had to hold the vehicle on the ramps with the handbrake, which then creaked and groaned as we moved about inside. Also using chocks on the ramps is a bit dangerous for my wife if she is not quick enough!...	Skyler	8	1490	04:34 PM Feb 24, 2017 by PeterD
	CB Radio (Preview) Advise again please CBs radio s. Worth investing in one ? If so what make and model ? Thank you Col	Col Rennie	15	2122	03:36 PM Feb 24, 2017 by Timbo
	Blinds versus Curtains (Preview) Hi we are new to the forum. We are renovating our 1996 Compass poptop and need to either replace curtains or fit blinds. Bit confused about the best way to go and what sort of blinds would be best. Any suggestions appreciated	LesandJo	9	2115	02:21 PM Feb 24, 2017 by macka17
	Digital TV Signal breaking Up (Preview) On our last trip with the van my wife made the comment that when I had been in the shower the digital TV signal had been breaking up, I didn't take a real lot of notice as I couldn't see the relevance between one and the other. The next night it was a major drama because she had a shower when I was watching the cr...	The Belmont Bear	7	2039	02:17 PM Feb 24, 2017 by macka17
	TV (Preview) Ok everyone. How do you go about fixing a TV when you have a pop top. Currently sits at end of counter then on bed when we move. Any ideas?	LesandJo	6	990	11:08 PM Feb 23, 2017 by macka17
	Catching Grey water and possibly storing in a Toyota hi ace (Preview) just wondering what people with a hi ace use for grey water. I find a normal bucket or even the square buckets don't fit under it. Also if you need to collect and remove the grey water as some shires insist on how do you handle that?	Evie n Rhys	18	2850	10:04 PM Feb 21, 2017 by madaboutled
	Fitting a Nuova Mapa Sliding Table Top to a Wineglass base (Preview) Hi , I have a small dinette in my van and with the standard table found it a bit difficult to get into the seat and out. I have been looking at the Nuova Mapa Sliding Table top conversion for a Wineglass base . No to much information out there. Any way I bit the bullet and bought one and installed it yesterday....	Jetta7	10	3041	09:38 PM Feb 21, 2017 by Jetta7
	HOW TO FIT AN ANDERSON PLUG!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (Preview) http://www.withoutahitch.com.au/caravan/how-to-fit-an-anderson-plug/	aussie_paul	11	5223	06:45 PM Feb 21, 2017 by OutbackMK
	Location of tow hitches (Preview) Why do some vans have their tow hitch located on a plate at the bottom of the A frame & yet others are fitted to the top? Is there a structural or engineering reason? Since getting our van, I've had a few issues (either scraping the rear step or the tow ball screw on gutters). I thought a week ago at Gilg...	Warren-Pat_01	7	1826	05:47 PM Feb 21, 2017 by mickle
«First < 1 … 152 153 154 155 156 … 352 > Last» \| Page of 352 sorted by