Techies' Corner

Daveo85 · Daveo85

Hello fellow travellers, I was looking at getting my Satellite upgraded for Foxtel and the cost and the parts plus the amount you need to pay to get a little TV. adds is just too much . Plus the extra cables and box needed So I started to look about for options, Do you have a good wireless dongle 4G. when...

Trevor law · Trevor law

In the ensuite we have two LEDS on one light switch,have 8 LEDs sometimes we get 8 LEDs some time 4 LEDs.Same in shower recess .We have 4 down lights in bedroom one is only 4 LEDs rest are 8 LEDs ,that is the same sometimes 8 next day 4 again.Anyone got any solutions,thanks for any information Just movin du...

wombat56 · wombat56

Hi All Hope you had a great New Year I have the Scanguage 11 installed does anyone have this in there 2016 BT50 and what code do you use for the Transmission Temperature and is it easy to do as I am not very well clued in this area Thanx inanticipation Ron

Aus-Kiwi · Aus-Kiwi

https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=305818003147320&id=100011573682446

iana · iana

Getting down to the finer details of the solar panel saga, Looks like to get the cables through the roof, I need to take off one of the existing panels and pull the wires through that panels junction box. Simple except that it looks like they have used Sikaflex to fasten the junction box to the roof and to...

cruisaderhilton · cruisaderhilton

How long has it been since you have checked your breakaway brake controller test button in your vans .I have been back home now from a 2 month trip down south to visit relo,s in NSW and the other day as i was going around the van doing a visual inspection ,i had a look at ours ,pressed the test button ,and it wa...

iana · iana

The heater you have in your van, does the body of the heater get hot? is separation required between it and stored items? Does the fan make much noise? Taking the exhaust out the back or to the side of the van, have you had complaints or comments about the diesel exhaust smell?

valiant81 · valiant81

Hi all; Ok time for a bit of a gripe.... But first a bit of background history. Sorry to bore you. I've installed television antennas for over 30 odd years now and started of in Melbourne before SBS moved to the UHF band. As well as a electronics teck repairing anything with a 3 pin plug on the end of i...

MDE · MDE

Hi We have a Ducato Mulivan 150 van conversion with 225/75 R16 Michelin X Green Eco light truck tyres The imprinted Max Speed and Cold Pressure on the tyre wall is stated as116km/h at 80 psi.... The Fiat plaque states recommended 450 kPa front and 550 kPa back full load. The van is bouncing and bumping...

Jude N Garry · Jude N Garry

Is it safe to charge 2 extra dry cell batteries from car alternator. Just purchased a new Ford Ranger Wildtrak.

Banglabill · Banglabill

Hi folks, Can anyone suggest a way that I can clean the chequer plate on the caravan of road grime and dust, any product that you can suggest, not too fussed on using acid to etch the surface. Best regards Banglabill

mr glassies · mr glassies

well it looks like I st%##}d up . 2012 we bought a Colorado put a bull bar , canopy , draws , sax 3 stage springs , clearview mirrors boat loader and a few tools and things . Well we have talked and read a lot about overweight tugs and vans . So I trundled of down to Caboolture and purchased a set of drive over sca...

Colin Penrose · Colin Penrose

Hi all. Is there an electronic gas level indicator on the market that actually works ? I have tried one plus the magnetic ones and the inline one. Either don't work at all or not very accurate. Col P

Burgo1 · Burgo1

easy to set up in a van?

Vaughan · Vaughan

What is the difference between High Flow Diesel and standard Diesel and why is not recommended for use in SUV's

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... I just love my 'fix' of GN forum every morning - specially techie threads. It really sets me up for the day ahead. And it appears that to make sure my life, and spirit, are lifted each morning we have another topic to add to the list of WDH, generators, grey water, weights and electrical threads .....

tim conrad · tim conrad

Hi Everyone, I just returned from Renmark South Australia, The temperature hit 40 and the air conditioner gave out overnight. The next day it worked but wasn't cold enough to make any real difference to the temperature in the camper. I was on mains power, under shade, blinds closed and had the awni...

mezza56 · mezza56

Hi all hope everyone has had a great Xmas day with Family or Friends. A quick question if anyone knows , what is the optimal operating temp of a gearbox , verses towing ( roughly) . I read where someone had a gauge fitted and towing in auto it was 105 and in S mode it was 90. I don't have a temp gauge on the auto tr...

Jimbo48 · Jimbo48

hi folks. i need to repair/replace the winder on the air vent in the roof of my motor home a Jayco Conquest. I believe it is a fiamma vent. Any clues how I get the covers off it to get at the winder mechanism. Thanks in advance.

keiron · keiron

I am looking to pick-up a 2009 model dual axle van tomorrow, which has a GVM of over 2000kg. I have read the regulations regarding "breakaway" set-ups, and which state that ALL wheels shall have hrakes. My question is;- Does this mean that older caravans need to be retro-fitted with brakes to the secon...

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	Foxtel Via Wireless when travelling (Preview) Hello fellow travellers, I was looking at getting my Satellite upgraded for Foxtel and the cost and the parts plus the amount you need to pay to get a little TV. adds is just too much . Plus the extra cables and box needed So I started to look about for options, Do you have a good wireless dongle 4G. when...	Daveo85	0	1265	05:55 PM Jan 10, 2017 by Daveo85
	Led down lights (Preview) In the ensuite we have two LEDS on one light switch,have 8 LEDs sometimes we get 8 LEDs some time 4 LEDs.Same in shower recess .We have 4 down lights in bedroom one is only 4 LEDs rest are 8 LEDs ,that is the same sometimes 8 next day 4 again.Anyone got any solutions,thanks for any information Just movin du...	Trevor law	10	1188	11:22 PM Jan 9, 2017 by macka17
	Scanguage 11 codes for TFT Mazda BT50 2016 (Preview) Hi All Hope you had a great New Year I have the Scanguage 11 installed does anyone have this in there 2016 BT50 and what code do you use for the Transmission Temperature and is it easy to do as I am not very well clued in this area Thanx inanticipation Ron	wombat56	5	2219	04:33 PM Jan 8, 2017 by wombat56
	Those who do their own service (Preview) https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=305818003147320&id=100011573682446	Aus-Kiwi	16	1473	01:59 PM Jan 8, 2017 by Aus-Kiwi
	Anyone fitted solar panels to a Jayco Silverline? (Preview) Getting down to the finer details of the solar panel saga, Looks like to get the cables through the roof, I need to take off one of the existing panels and pull the wires through that panels junction box. Simple except that it looks like they have used Sikaflex to fasten the junction box to the roof and to...	iana	21	3323	01:19 PM Jan 8, 2017 by Aus-Kiwi
	breakaway controller (Preview) How long has it been since you have checked your breakaway brake controller test button in your vans .I have been back home now from a 2 month trip down south to visit relo,s in NSW and the other day as i was going around the van doing a visual inspection ,i had a look at ours ,pressed the test button ,and it wa...	cruisaderhilton	7	1342	11:27 PM Jan 6, 2017 by macka17
	Questions on Diesel Heaters in vans. (Preview) The heater you have in your van, does the body of the heater get hot? is separation required between it and stored items? Does the fan make much noise? Taking the exhaust out the back or to the side of the van, have you had complaints or comments about the diesel exhaust smell?	iana	9	1271	11:44 PM Jan 5, 2017 by iana
	Failed LNB's... (Preview) Hi all; Ok time for a bit of a gripe.... But first a bit of background history. Sorry to bore you. I've installed television antennas for over 30 odd years now and started of in Melbourne before SBS moved to the UHF band. As well as a electronics teck repairing anything with a 3 pin plug on the end of i...	valiant81	14	1865	08:49 PM Jan 5, 2017 by valiant81
	HELP - Legal higher tyre pressures for Ducato Maxi 150 on Michelin 225/75 R16 X energy, please (Preview) Hi We have a Ducato Mulivan 150 van conversion with 225/75 R16 Michelin X Green Eco light truck tyres The imprinted Max Speed and Cold Pressure on the tyre wall is stated as116km/h at 80 psi.... The Fiat plaque states recommended 450 kPa front and 550 kPa back full load. The van is bouncing and bumping...	MDE	13	2601	04:01 PM Jan 5, 2017 by GerryP
	Charging Batteries (Preview) Is it safe to charge 2 extra dry cell batteries from car alternator. Just purchased a new Ford Ranger Wildtrak.	Jude N Garry	3	1012	05:42 PM Jan 4, 2017 by macka17
	aluminium chequer plate (Preview) Hi folks, Can anyone suggest a way that I can clean the chequer plate on the caravan of road grime and dust, any product that you can suggest, not too fussed on using acid to etch the surface. Best regards Banglabill	Banglabill	12	2845	09:28 AM Jan 3, 2017 by patrol03
	Overweight issues ( 1 2 ) (Preview) well it looks like I st%##}d up . 2012 we bought a Colorado put a bull bar , canopy , draws , sax 3 stage springs , clearview mirrors boat loader and a few tools and things . Well we have talked and read a lot about overweight tugs and vans . So I trundled of down to Caboolture and purchased a set of drive over sca...	mr glassies	46	3991	02:01 PM Jan 2, 2017 by macka17
	Gas level (Preview) Hi all. Is there an electronic gas level indicator on the market that actually works ? I have tried one plus the magnetic ones and the inline one. Either don't work at all or not very accurate. Col P	Colin Penrose	27	3177	07:28 PM Jan 1, 2017 by oldtrack123
	WIFI (Preview) easy to set up in a van?	Burgo1	19	2730	10:21 AM Jan 1, 2017 by The Belmont Bear
	High Flow Diesel ( 1 2 ) (Preview) What is the difference between High Flow Diesel and standard Diesel and why is not recommended for use in SUV's	Vaughan	34	9508	07:06 PM Dec 31, 2016 by Ron-D
	2017 is shaping up to be quite interesting (closed) (Preview) Gday... I just love my 'fix' of GN forum every morning - specially techie threads. It really sets me up for the day ahead. And it appears that to make sure my life, and spirit, are lifted each morning we have another topic to add to the list of WDH, generators, grey water, weights and electrical threads .....	rockylizard	22	1640	03:02 AM Dec 31, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	Cooling in Alto teardrop caravan (Preview) Hi Everyone, I just returned from Renmark South Australia, The temperature hit 40 and the air conditioner gave out overnight. The next day it worked but wasn't cold enough to make any real difference to the temperature in the camper. I was on mains power, under shade, blinds closed and had the awni...	tim conrad	11	2089	09:33 PM Dec 30, 2016 by hako
	gearbox temps (closed) (Preview) Hi all hope everyone has had a great Xmas day with Family or Friends. A quick question if anyone knows , what is the optimal operating temp of a gearbox , verses towing ( roughly) . I read where someone had a gauge fitted and towing in auto it was 105 and in S mode it was 90. I don't have a temp gauge on the auto tr...	mezza56	28	2229	05:54 PM Dec 29, 2016 by macka17
	Air vent repair (Preview) hi folks. i need to repair/replace the winder on the air vent in the roof of my motor home a Jayco Conquest. I believe it is a fiamma vent. Any clues how I get the covers off it to get at the winder mechanism. Thanks in advance.	Jimbo48	2	932	01:10 PM Dec 29, 2016 by Gwian
	all wheel braking on vans over 2000kg GVM (Preview) I am looking to pick-up a 2009 model dual axle van tomorrow, which has a GVM of over 2000kg. I have read the regulations regarding "breakaway" set-ups, and which state that ALL wheels shall have hrakes. My question is;- Does this mean that older caravans need to be retro-fitted with brakes to the secon...	keiron	10	1108	08:36 PM Dec 28, 2016 by PeterD
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