Techies' Corner

rodsfromday · rodsfromday

So I want to upgrade my wind-down legs to the drop-downs. I have been reading about welding the mount brackets in place. Now my wind-downs are just tek screwed,2 on either side, to the chassis. Surely that would also be sufficient for the drop-downs? TIA

Woodpecker · Woodpecker

Hi we have a starcraft caravan and the light over the bed is flashing so needs replacing with an LED globe. The glass tube around the light does not move so cannot get at the led. Could anyone who has had this problem contact me with the answer,

MGB · MGB

Gooday, I have a new Dune 45L camping fridge. Set at 3°C in our caravan running on 12V. (No problem with the battery,running on solar ) Over 35°C the temp increases to 12°C and eventually stops.Is this normal ? At what ambient temp do other fridges fail ?

rmoor · rmoor

I know many of you experienced travelers with be fully aware of the trailer sway rules that are shown in the attached video link but it is interesting and well presented all the same. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JeEEC5eVNCkI saw the guy on the right last year at the Dubbo camping and caravan sh...

jegog · jegog

Facebook is full of clips of cars being hauled out of overflowing creeks and such. While watching one today it triggered a memory from when I was working in Port Moresby. One of the school teachers told me of another school teacher who lived in a village down along the coast east from Port Moresby. Every...

Ronzo · Ronzo

I havent used the van for over 12 months and just checking that everything works before our next trip and found the water pump isnt working. Ive checked the water level and is good. Tried opening the front tap on the A frame to activate it but to no avail. Any suggestions please assist Thanks and regards...

Cassie63 · Cassie63

Recently had a flat tyre( first one in decades). I had recently bought a new 3T hydraulic jack bugger me the jack was to tall to fit under the axil tube, luckly I was able to pack and jack however was still a pain. Can anyone recommend a low profile trolley jack, yes I know google but looking for recommendat...

Gundog · Gundog

Our Dometic Harrier AC has chucked a wobbley, It hadn't chucked up an error code at first, so bright and early monday morning I contact one of dometics service tech's. Explained to him it had just stopped cooling everything else was working ok, so he says it looks like its dumped its gas, we dont do on sit...

Ronzo · Ronzo

I have some difficulty unhitching my cup type hitch especially when on a slope What are your thoughts on the Cruise-master type off road hitch and approx cost tb fitted. Will it take the conventional WDH without mods. Appreciate your advice

rmoor · rmoor

Out to pick the brains of the many experienced travelers on here and the odd expert!! Last Wednesday I bought a camping ute canopy (2nd hand) and it sits proudly on top of my new Isuzu ute, all designed for pending travel adventures. Did a few months pre canopy investigations and knew additional weight...

Possum3 · Possum3

Ram is recalling its newly introduced 1500 Big Horn due to a problem with the front seats.Due to a manufacturing defect, the locking bracket installed to secure the centre front seat in the down position may not operate as intended, the company says in its recall notice.This seating position is n...

Greenhillstraveller · Greenhillstraveller

Is it true that there are no more Lemair washing machine available? ours is 10 yr and was still going well until it died. If we cant repair it - what are suggestions to replace it ? It is in a cupboard so has to be same size. Thanks, Gill

Smith · Smith

I have a century 105 ah AGM battery, it was stored for quite a long time while building a new house (@7 months) the voltage dropped while in storage , it took 3 days to gain a charge of 12.6v and will not go higher. From my reading the battery should float at 13.8v . my questions are , should I be concerned? Do I...

Baz421 · Baz421

Our Vitrifugo 12v van fridge overheated yesreday . Turned it on to go away today working fine (empty) at 2pm. Went to pack food in at 9PM NOT WORKING. COMPRESSOR kept trying to start and shut down. Aircon running in van fridge struggling 47 outside. Has worked ok at 42 deg before but 47 yesterday and park...

Juspokinlong · Juspokinlong

Thinking of purchasing new ranger, feedback please.

gazzaplus janet · gazzaplus janet

Hi, This post delves into the realm of crystal ball info. I want to replace my working 3 way {Electrolux RM 4280} with a bigger fridge/freezer, a the Brass Monkey Slim Line 138l which will fit perfectly into the cavity, being width, depth and some modifications to the height. 450mm (D) 460 (W) 1300mm (H...

RobDor · RobDor

We have a Vitrifrigo fridge in caravan. Its running, because light is on and top freezer section is icy and working, but fridge section not getting cold. I know I can get a tech to look at, but were in the cairns floods at the moment and wont be able to get anything done for a while, so from your experience an...

jab160 · jab160

Query..2000w inverter, 2400w at max setting frypan. Can i run frypan at lower power setting ( medish ) and alls good with inverter

anolphart · anolphart

This video is targeted for sailors and power boats but I expect it could apply to motor homes and camper-vans that have upgraded to lithium batteries. Apparently under certain conditions the BMS shuts down during charging thereby causing an open circuit to the alternator which can fry the diodes. ...

snap1946 · snap1946

what are these things called

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	Corner stabiliser legs (Preview) So I want to upgrade my wind-down legs to the drop-downs. I have been reading about welding the mount brackets in place. Now my wind-downs are just tek screwed,2 on either side, to the chassis. Surely that would also be sufficient for the drop-downs? TIA	rodsfromday	9	2659	10:44 AM Jan 22, 2024 by erad
	Hi we have a 2011 starcraft (Preview) Hi we have a starcraft caravan and the light over the bed is flashing so needs replacing with an LED globe. The glass tube around the light does not move so cannot get at the led. Could anyone who has had this problem contact me with the answer,	Woodpecker	2	1019	05:27 AM Jan 22, 2024 by Gundog
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	Trailer sway video (Preview) I know many of you experienced travelers with be fully aware of the trailer sway rules that are shown in the attached video link but it is interesting and well presented all the same. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JeEEC5eVNCkI saw the guy on the right last year at the Dubbo camping and caravan sh...	rmoor	4	1640	12:37 PM Jan 16, 2024 by jegog
	Austin Healy Sprite (Preview) Facebook is full of clips of cars being hauled out of overflowing creeks and such. While watching one today it triggered a memory from when I was working in Port Moresby. One of the school teachers told me of another school teacher who lived in a village down along the coast east from Port Moresby. Every...	jegog	12	1681	10:25 PM Jan 14, 2024 by landy
	Tank Water pump (Preview) I havent used the van for over 12 months and just checking that everything works before our next trip and found the water pump isnt working. Ive checked the water level and is good. Tried opening the front tap on the A frame to activate it but to no avail. Any suggestions please assist Thanks and regards...	Ronzo	7	1877	10:43 AM Jan 14, 2024 by elliemike
	Trolley jacks (Preview) Recently had a flat tyre( first one in decades). I had recently bought a new 3T hydraulic jack bugger me the jack was to tall to fit under the axil tube, luckly I was able to pack and jack however was still a pain. Can anyone recommend a low profile trolley jack, yes I know google but looking for recommendat...	Cassie63	13	3248	09:21 AM Jan 7, 2024 by erad
	Harrier AC Issues (Preview) Our Dometic Harrier AC has chucked a wobbley, It hadn't chucked up an error code at first, so bright and early monday morning I contact one of dometics service tech's. Explained to him it had just stopped cooling everything else was working ok, so he says it looks like its dumped its gas, we dont do on sit...	Gundog	24	4577	09:00 PM Jan 5, 2024 by Gundog
	Looking to replace my standard cup type hitch to a Cruisemaster DO35 hitch (Preview) I have some difficulty unhitching my cup type hitch especially when on a slope What are your thoughts on the Cruise-master type off road hitch and approx cost tb fitted. Will it take the conventional WDH without mods. Appreciate your advice	Ronzo	20	4702	07:25 PM Jan 4, 2024 by DMaxer
	Additional Leaf to Springs (Preview) Out to pick the brains of the many experienced travelers on here and the odd expert!! Last Wednesday I bought a camping ute canopy (2nd hand) and it sits proudly on top of my new Isuzu ute, all designed for pending travel adventures. Did a few months pre canopy investigations and knew additional weight...	rmoor	16	3067	01:02 PM Jan 3, 2024 by yobarr
	RAM 1500 Recall (Preview) Ram is recalling its newly introduced 1500 Big Horn due to a problem with the front seats.Due to a manufacturing defect, the locking bracket installed to secure the centre front seat in the down position may not operate as intended, the company says in its recall notice.This seating position is n...	Possum3	13	2379	10:05 AM Dec 30, 2023 by jegog
	Lemair washing machines. (Preview) Is it true that there are no more Lemair washing machine available? ours is 10 yr and was still going well until it died. If we cant repair it - what are suggestions to replace it ? It is in a cupboard so has to be same size. Thanks, Gill	Greenhillstraveller	7	2091	04:09 PM Dec 29, 2023 by mischief
	AGM battery float voltage (Preview) I have a century 105 ah AGM battery, it was stored for quite a long time while building a new house (@7 months) the voltage dropped while in storage , it took 3 days to gain a charge of 12.6v and will not go higher. From my reading the battery should float at 13.8v . my questions are , should I be concerned? Do I...	Smith	6	1585	04:42 PM Dec 27, 2023 by Smith
	FRIDGES IN HOT WEATHER ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Our Vitrifugo 12v van fridge overheated yesreday . Turned it on to go away today working fine (empty) at 2pm. Went to pack food in at 9PM NOT WORKING. COMPRESSOR kept trying to start and shut down. Aircon running in van fridge struggling 47 outside. Has worked ok at 42 deg before but 47 yesterday and park...	Baz421	39	7305	03:28 PM Dec 26, 2023 by Scubadoo
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	Replacing a Electrolux RM 4280 3 way with a Brass Monkey 138l Slim Line (Preview) Hi, This post delves into the realm of crystal ball info. I want to replace my working 3 way {Electrolux RM 4280} with a bigger fridge/freezer, a the Brass Monkey Slim Line 138l which will fit perfectly into the cavity, being width, depth and some modifications to the height. 450mm (D) 460 (W) 1300mm (H...	gazzaplus janet	8	1573	11:30 AM Dec 24, 2023 by yobarr
	12v fridge (Preview) We have a Vitrifrigo fridge in caravan. Its running, because light is on and top freezer section is icy and working, but fridge section not getting cold. I know I can get a tech to look at, but were in the cairns floods at the moment and wont be able to get anything done for a while, so from your experience an...	RobDor	6	1547	10:24 PM Dec 21, 2023 by DeBe
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	2 ways lithium can kill your alternator (Preview) This video is targeted for sailors and power boats but I expect it could apply to motor homes and camper-vans that have upgraded to lithium batteries. Apparently under certain conditions the BMS shuts down during charging thereby causing an open circuit to the alternator which can fry the diodes. ...	anolphart	8	1966	03:44 AM Dec 11, 2023 by jegog
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