Techies' Corner

Dave Jezza · Dave Jezza

Hi all Has anyone out there made or obtained a simple foldable stand or table for their Weber Baby Q?

kezngaz · kezngaz

If i was to upsize the two batteries under the LC 200 bonnet, which side is better for the auxillary, i dont imagine theres a choice. Does anyone have a wiring diagram for the starter cables? Cheers. Kezngaz.

Papou · Papou

How many onboard had these added to their suspension and do they help enough to warrent fitting :)??.

Tony Bev · Tony Bev

I have a 2006 Jayco Conquest, the original (80 litre?) water tank was always hard to fillI fitted a second (59 litre) tank, and connected both tanks at the bottom of each otherBoth tanks while being filled at the original filler pipe, then became twice as hard to fillI had to keep crimping the filler hos...

R and B · R and B

Good Morning All, I have a problem with my vans DCB. My wife and I recently went on a short trip to Brisbane and Sydney. We left the van unpluged and on returning I noticed that the onboard battery was nearly completly flat. The battery has been on charge for a couple of days now and has not gone beyond a qua...

Haji-Baba · Haji-Baba

I have a vehicle with Disc Rotors on the front wheels and Drums on the back. Do ABS. brakes work on both front and rear axles? Have Fun Haji-Baba

Cochise · Cochise

Does anybody know the regulations regarding carrying a spare 4 kg bottle in a motorhome. Vehicle already has 2 x 4 kg bottles factory fitted. Was hoping to be able to carry a spare.

hako · hako

http://survivingdoomsdaythebook.com/run-your-gasoline-generator-on-propane-gas/

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi all, Do you use go jacks to shift your van, boat, car. I do, on our boat on flat concrete pad in the cave on my own. However I can't move the boat / Van on our driveway due in part to it been Stamped with a patterned concrete. Has anyone used larger wheels to overcome the rippled concrete effect????? Jim

iana · iana

Got to start thinking about a heater install again, winter is almost here !!. But checking out the van, I cannot see where it can be installed. Has anyone seen a heater installed under the van? In its own cabinet, ducting run along under the floor?. I have no bench seats, or "U" lounge seats, under the be...

gazza018 · gazza018

has anyone had trouble with the silver line charging system 2015 model I have since found out that the charging system in mine is only a trickle charger and if your battery drops below 11.7.volts the car or solar or 240 volt will not charge them up I asked jayco in perth and was told jayco now use a setec c...

msg · msg

My transit is blowing black smoke. I have taken it to the ford dealership and had it checked out. They checked injectors, fuel, filters, EGR, remapped and couldn't find anything wrong. They advised against using an injector cleaner because it can damage the seals. Its just when I accelerat...

ELWYN54 · ELWYN54

Gday folks, I have electric legs on my slide on and one is failing/failed. No motor sound(gradually slowed down then stopped) power gets to the controller from both remote and wire connection. Currently in Tas and off vehicle. Any suggestions I will have a go at. Thanks

snap1946 · snap1946

hi all I have bought a 100 series cruiser to tow my van which a to ball weight of 290 kg when hooked up it nearly sits its bum on the ground has any body put heaver springs with air bags on help please -- Edited by snap1946 on Thursday 1st of December 2016 08:56:30 PM

mezza56 · mezza56

I'd be interested to know from all of our resident mechanically inclined members info regarding wheel bearings . I had our van in at a highly regarded repairer in melb , getting esc braking fitted . While there it was suggested that they check out the brakes and bearings . I agreed as we were heading up to...

JohnR · JohnR

For Information Only: We were traveling from Lake Thomas at Bywong to our Base Camp at Peak Hill. The opportunity came up to put both the tow vehicle and rig over the Weighbridge at Cowra NSW. A very nice medium size town on the Lachlan River for those who don't know of it. Lachlan Fertilizers on the Booro...

Tailor · Tailor

Hi, Finally back home so decided to explore the insertion of a new Thermistor in my Waeco CF50-AC Version 8. After nearly destroying the base of the cabinet, without any chance of removing it, I happened to pull on the Thermistor wire, and lo and behold, it just slid out of the foam. Being curious, I cut a...

mezza56 · mezza56

Thxs for all the feedback I suspected as much , by the way I did check all 4 wheels and all similar. Though I haven't done bearings before I'm fairly handy so I think I'd like to take them out clean them and repack them then install them . Whats the best cleaning agent , grease spec ( high temp ) and method. Fo...

Wolrus · Wolrus

Hi is anyone aware or a suitable roof hatch that is ADR approved for a Mercedes Sprinter van Thank yu

Birdy1710 · Birdy1710

Have any D Max owners fitted Super Springs? if so, can you tell me your thoughts, What difference they have made, with load and without Thanks Birdy -- Edited by Birdy1710 on Thursday 24th of November 2016 03:45:27 PM

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	Baby Q stand/table (Preview) Hi all Has anyone out there made or obtained a simple foldable stand or table for their Weber Baby Q?	Dave Jezza	23	6728	07:36 AM Dec 10, 2016 by Dickodownunder
	LC 200 battery location (Preview) If i was to upsize the two batteries under the LC 200 bonnet, which side is better for the auxillary, i dont imagine theres a choice. Does anyone have a wiring diagram for the starter cables? Cheers. Kezngaz.	kezngaz	10	1147	06:52 AM Dec 10, 2016 by Dickodownunder
	Airbags for LC200 series (Preview) How many onboard had these added to their suspension and do they help enough to warrent fitting :)??.	Papou	9	4548	06:00 AM Dec 10, 2016 by Dickodownunder
	Jayco water tank hard to fill (Preview) I have a 2006 Jayco Conquest, the original (80 litre?) water tank was always hard to fillI fitted a second (59 litre) tank, and connected both tanks at the bottom of each otherBoth tanks while being filled at the original filler pipe, then became twice as hard to fillI had to keep crimping the filler hos...	Tony Bev	15	4317	06:53 PM Dec 8, 2016 by meetoo
	Deep Cycle Battery (Preview) Good Morning All, I have a problem with my vans DCB. My wife and I recently went on a short trip to Brisbane and Sydney. We left the van unpluged and on returning I noticed that the onboard battery was nearly completly flat. The battery has been on charge for a couple of days now and has not gone beyond a qua...	R and B	6	1005	05:21 PM Dec 8, 2016 by R and B
	ABS Brakes (Preview) I have a vehicle with Disc Rotors on the front wheels and Drums on the back. Do ABS. brakes work on both front and rear axles? Have Fun Haji-Baba	Haji-Baba	9	1242	04:19 PM Dec 8, 2016 by Haji-Baba
	Spare Gas Bottles!! (Preview) Does anybody know the regulations regarding carrying a spare 4 kg bottle in a motorhome. Vehicle already has 2 x 4 kg bottles factory fitted. Was hoping to be able to carry a spare.	Cochise	9	1504	07:05 PM Dec 7, 2016 by Tony Bev
	Running generators on LPG (Preview) http://survivingdoomsdaythebook.com/run-your-gasoline-generator-on-propane-gas/	hako	3	806	09:42 AM Dec 7, 2016 by Jaahn
	Go Jacks (Preview) Hi all, Do you use go jacks to shift your van, boat, car. I do, on our boat on flat concrete pad in the cave on my own. However I can't move the boat / Van on our driveway due in part to it been Stamped with a patterned concrete. Has anyone used larger wheels to overcome the rippled concrete effect????? Jim	Hey Jim	3	1093	01:21 AM Dec 7, 2016 by macka17
	Heater Install. (Preview) Got to start thinking about a heater install again, winter is almost here !!. But checking out the van, I cannot see where it can be installed. Has anyone seen a heater installed under the van? In its own cabinet, ducting run along under the floor?. I have no bench seats, or "U" lounge seats, under the be...	iana	10	1265	12:33 PM Dec 4, 2016 by mr glassies
	jayco silverline (Preview) has anyone had trouble with the silver line charging system 2015 model I have since found out that the charging system in mine is only a trickle charger and if your battery drops below 11.7.volts the car or solar or 240 volt will not charge them up I asked jayco in perth and was told jayco now use a setec c...	gazza018	10	3336	08:11 AM Dec 4, 2016 by gazza018
	Ford Transit Motorhome blowing black smoke on accelleration (Preview) My transit is blowing black smoke. I have taken it to the ford dealership and had it checked out. They checked injectors, fuel, filters, EGR, remapped and couldn't find anything wrong. They advised against using an injector cleaner because it can damage the seals. Its just when I accelerat...	msg	11	4936	02:36 PM Dec 3, 2016 by msg
	Rieko electric legs (Preview) Gday folks, I have electric legs on my slide on and one is failing/failed. No motor sound(gradually slowed down then stopped) power gets to the controller from both remote and wire connection. Currently in Tas and off vehicle. Any suggestions I will have a go at. Thanks	ELWYN54	1	732	11:31 AM Dec 3, 2016 by macka17
	100 series landcruiser (Preview) hi all I have bought a 100 series cruiser to tow my van which a to ball weight of 290 kg when hooked up it nearly sits its bum on the ground has any body put heaver springs with air bags on help please -- Edited by snap1946 on Thursday 1st of December 2016 08:56:30 PM	snap1946	7	1739	11:17 AM Dec 3, 2016 by macka17
	Wheel Bearings (Preview) I'd be interested to know from all of our resident mechanically inclined members info regarding wheel bearings . I had our van in at a highly regarded repairer in melb , getting esc braking fitted . While there it was suggested that they check out the brakes and bearings . I agreed as we were heading up to...	mezza56	13	1255	06:28 PM Dec 2, 2016 by gemmybob
	Weighbridge Ticket (Preview) For Information Only: We were traveling from Lake Thomas at Bywong to our Base Camp at Peak Hill. The opportunity came up to put both the tow vehicle and rig over the Weighbridge at Cowra NSW. A very nice medium size town on the Lachlan River for those who don't know of it. Lachlan Fertilizers on the Booro...	JohnR	5	2182	06:11 PM Dec 2, 2016 by Dreamweaver
	Waeco CF50-AC Ver 8 Thermistor replacement (Preview) Hi, Finally back home so decided to explore the insertion of a new Thermistor in my Waeco CF50-AC Version 8. After nearly destroying the base of the cabinet, without any chance of removing it, I happened to pull on the Thermistor wire, and lo and behold, it just slid out of the foam. Being curious, I cut a...	Tailor	10	4667	04:51 PM Dec 2, 2016 by Tailor
	wheel bearings (Preview) Thxs for all the feedback I suspected as much , by the way I did check all 4 wheels and all similar. Though I haven't done bearings before I'm fairly handy so I think I'd like to take them out clean them and repack them then install them . Whats the best cleaning agent , grease spec ( high temp ) and method. Fo...	mezza56	10	1273	12:51 PM Dec 2, 2016 by macka17
	Roof Vent for Mereceds Sprinter (Preview) Hi is anyone aware or a suitable roof hatch that is ADR approved for a Mercedes Sprinter van Thank yu	Wolrus	5	722	12:14 PM Dec 2, 2016 by blaze
	Super Springs (Preview) Have any D Max owners fitted Super Springs? if so, can you tell me your thoughts, What difference they have made, with load and without Thanks Birdy -- Edited by Birdy1710 on Thursday 24th of November 2016 03:45:27 PM	Birdy1710	7	3014	12:34 PM Dec 1, 2016 by macka17
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