Techies' Corner

Gemangi · Gemangi

We have a caravan with two solar panels on top which works the caravan quite well. Our tow has a waeco 50 litre fridge which runs off 2 75ah batteries in back which will run fridge for about 4 days without driving vehicle to charge batteries. I have a 120 watt solar panel that I was going to mount on canop...

Peter and JudyH · Peter and JudyH

I have only just noticed that the battery in the TUG (in there when I purchased it) is a calcium battery. A search online brought up some interesting issues/problems with these including charging problems, suddenly going flat, etc. Has anyone had any issues with this type of battery? I recently had t...

newcomer · newcomer

We have a thetford tolet in our van that is leaking clan water out between the botom of our toilet and the floor.....has anyone any thoughts on how to fix it, other than take the whole toilet out any feed back would be appreciated thanks in advance kay

pipes · pipes

Need to know the part number for the oil and fuel filters. Had them "safely" put away!? Regards. Pipes.

AussieChris · AussieChris

Hello all This is a question on behalf of the folks who aren't too forum savvy. They recently purchased a Hayman Reese sway control unit like the one pictured below but their van has I believe they are called an 'under truss bar' fitted under the front which will stop certain parts of the system being fi...

Ron-D · Ron-D

Just wondering how do you add photos to your posts, I tried to add one I had taken with the I pad but the picture was a huge when I uploaded it ,it covered the whole text area, so I did not post it, The picture of my avatar taken by the same IPad uploaded just fine, but anything uploaded direct to a post comes out...

12roam · 12roam

This has probably been asked before, but cannot find anything. Looking for a new second battery for the back of my 2000 Navara my last one was stolen. What is the difference between an AGM battery and a deep cycle battery with AGM technology? Think I may have a handle on the AGM discharge and charging ie u...

ozyinxtype13 · ozyinxtype13

Hi I am a newbi just wondering if anyone has a EVO Lithium batty system and how good are they?

iana · iana

Just wondering if anyone on here has a diesel (or gas) burning heater mounted in any other position besides under the bed, e.g. in a cupboard etc. The wife is wanting a heater, but we have grey and fresh water tanks mounted under the floor of the van. Under the bed is ideal, as one has to get to the heater for...

HarryG · HarryG

Hi all I am looking to replace the tyres on a 20' dual axle caravan, the originals that came with the van 4 years ago are delaminating. The tyres I need are 235/75, A/T, light truck, with a 15" rim. I need the best load rating that I can get, as the van is fully loaded when we head off north to avoid the winter d...

Silverfern · Silverfern

Hi to all readers, I would like to convert a Toyota Coaster bus to a motorhome, and would like to know what I need to do in in terms of getting DOT approval to convert and what I can and cannot do do. I am considering a slide out lounge? Thank you, Bob.

new2caravaning · new2caravaning

I have a thetford toilet system with collection casssett only (no flush tank) and am getting leaks at base of unit in bathroom and the cassett holding unit. any help please

Dolly · Dolly

Hi all, anyone in Brisbane looking for Satellite equipment or advice, I thoroughly recommend A couple of great people Deen and Fay at Access Antenas in Underwood. I recently had a reception problem with my dish that was sorted without a hassle. Here is there web site http://www.satellitetvqu...

macka17 · macka17

There was a post on these somewhere?. I just thought I'd add a little more. Caravans UNDER 2 ton on axles. Do NOT. by law. Need to have a Breakaway sw fitted to drawbar. This current Coromal I've bought. at 1.8ton Gross on axles. does NOT By law need to have one fitted. But I've just bought one "Hopkins ...

Daveenshaz · Daveenshaz

Hi all,I have a 2008 Jayco discovery. I've had the axle over conversion done but now i'm after some 16'' rims to suit. I know the originals are pcd 139.7mm( land cruiser 6 stud) but can anyone tell me the offset that I would be requiring. Thanks in advance.

Radar · Radar

Hi All Having some thoughts about where I should attach the light steel cable to the tow vehicle for the break away switch? I have put up a couple of photos, above and below the tow bar to help hopefully. A few things I have read don't give me a real answer.

mr glassies · mr glassies

Just had a read of restored cars mag latest edition . So the story goes if your from qld and you own a til tow or car trailer with a winch . Even if your going to pick up your sons broken down car guess what ya can't . Some dill in the big white hous passed a bill saying you can't even staits a guy was watch at a car sh...

Phil C · Phil C

Gday all As you can see we own a Jayco Starcraft 20 footer. One day I was sitting, minding my own business, when all power went out. The RCBO went out and there was no way it would reset. Long story short... After pulling apart most of the caravan's electrics (240V.. remember Im an electrician so dont do th...

Crom · Crom

I'm a newbie, so this may seem to be a dumb question, and am curious as to how the plumbing in a van works. We have an Eco Tourer with 2 X main tanks and 1 X fresh water tank. There is a switch to activate the pump and a selector for tanks - I assume this is a common set-up. My question relates to the situation wher...

dishlicker · dishlicker

I am just thinking our water tank is fitted with 2 in line filters and we have not added any thing into the water tank (except water) is it ok to let it sit between trips cheers

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	Solar panel on car or van (Preview) We have a caravan with two solar panels on top which works the caravan quite well. Our tow has a waeco 50 litre fridge which runs off 2 75ah batteries in back which will run fridge for about 4 days without driving vehicle to charge batteries. I have a 120 watt solar panel that I was going to mount on canop...	Gemangi	13	1017	03:53 PM Oct 9, 2016 by Jenko1
	Calcium battery in TUG - any issues???? (Preview) I have only just noticed that the battery in the TUG (in there when I purchased it) is a calcium battery. A search online brought up some interesting issues/problems with these including charging problems, suddenly going flat, etc. Has anyone had any issues with this type of battery? I recently had t...	Peter and JudyH	10	1125	03:44 PM Oct 9, 2016 by Jenko1
	Thetford toilets (Preview) We have a thetford tolet in our van that is leaking clan water out between the botom of our toilet and the floor.....has anyone any thoughts on how to fix it, other than take the whole toilet out any feed back would be appreciated thanks in advance kay	newcomer	2	893	02:10 PM Oct 9, 2016 by Tony Bev
	1991 Mazda T 3500/ 4 cyl. non turbo diesel motorhome. (Preview) Need to know the part number for the oil and fuel filters. Had them "safely" put away!? Regards. Pipes.	pipes	7	936	06:33 PM Oct 8, 2016 by pipes
	Quick question about a product. (Preview) Hello all This is a question on behalf of the folks who aren't too forum savvy. They recently purchased a Hayman Reese sway control unit like the one pictured below but their van has I believe they are called an 'under truss bar' fitted under the front which will stop certain parts of the system being fi...	AussieChris	9	1624	02:19 PM Oct 8, 2016 by PeterD
	Photos (Preview) Just wondering how do you add photos to your posts, I tried to add one I had taken with the I pad but the picture was a huge when I uploaded it ,it covered the whole text area, so I did not post it, The picture of my avatar taken by the same IPad uploaded just fine, but anything uploaded direct to a post comes out...	Ron-D	10	1217	01:25 PM Oct 8, 2016 by Cupie
	batteries (Preview) This has probably been asked before, but cannot find anything. Looking for a new second battery for the back of my 2000 Navara my last one was stolen. What is the difference between an AGM battery and a deep cycle battery with AGM technology? Think I may have a handle on the AGM discharge and charging ie u...	12roam	25	1731	12:14 AM Oct 8, 2016 by oldtrack123
	EVO Battery system (Preview) Hi I am a newbi just wondering if anyone has a EVO Lithium batty system and how good are they?	ozyinxtype13	16	1476	09:31 PM Oct 7, 2016 by franklk
	Where to mount a diesel heater. (Preview) Just wondering if anyone on here has a diesel (or gas) burning heater mounted in any other position besides under the bed, e.g. in a cupboard etc. The wife is wanting a heater, but we have grey and fresh water tanks mounted under the floor of the van. Under the bed is ideal, as one has to get to the heater for...	iana	23	4421	08:45 PM Oct 7, 2016 by iana
	TYRES FOR CARAVANS (Preview) Hi all I am looking to replace the tyres on a 20' dual axle caravan, the originals that came with the van 4 years ago are delaminating. The tyres I need are 235/75, A/T, light truck, with a 15" rim. I need the best load rating that I can get, as the van is fully loaded when we head off north to avoid the winter d...	HarryG	18	14045	12:07 AM Oct 6, 2016 by macka17
	Toyota Coaster Conversion DOT Qld (Preview) Hi to all readers, I would like to convert a Toyota Coaster bus to a motorhome, and would like to know what I need to do in in terms of getting DOT approval to convert and what I can and cannot do do. I am considering a slide out lounge? Thank you, Bob.	Silverfern	4	1499	10:51 PM Oct 5, 2016 by Silverfern
	toilet leaks into shower area (Preview) I have a thetford toilet system with collection casssett only (no flush tank) and am getting leaks at base of unit in bathroom and the cassett holding unit. any help please	new2caravaning	4	1334	03:17 PM Oct 5, 2016 by new2caravaning
	Sat Probs (Preview) Hi all, anyone in Brisbane looking for Satellite equipment or advice, I thoroughly recommend A couple of great people Deen and Fay at Access Antenas in Underwood. I recently had a reception problem with my dish that was sorted without a hassle. Here is there web site http://www.satellitetvqu...	Dolly	3	920	07:55 AM Oct 5, 2016 by Phillipn
	Breakaway switches. (Preview) There was a post on these somewhere?. I just thought I'd add a little more. Caravans UNDER 2 ton on axles. Do NOT. by law. Need to have a Breakaway sw fitted to drawbar. This current Coromal I've bought. at 1.8ton Gross on axles. does NOT By law need to have one fitted. But I've just bought one "Hopkins ...	macka17	6	1110	03:53 PM Oct 4, 2016 by macka17
	question on wheels/rims for Jayco (Preview) Hi all,I have a 2008 Jayco discovery. I've had the axle over conversion done but now i'm after some 16'' rims to suit. I know the originals are pcd 139.7mm( land cruiser 6 stud) but can anyone tell me the offset that I would be requiring. Thanks in advance.	Daveenshaz	7	7429	08:52 PM Oct 3, 2016 by OutbackMK
	Trailer break away switch (Preview) Hi All Having some thoughts about where I should attach the light steel cable to the tow vehicle for the break away switch? I have put up a couple of photos, above and below the tow bar to help hopefully. A few things I have read don't give me a real answer.	Radar	12	1235	02:52 PM Oct 3, 2016 by Radar
	A screwed up Australia (Preview) Just had a read of restored cars mag latest edition . So the story goes if your from qld and you own a til tow or car trailer with a winch . Even if your going to pick up your sons broken down car guess what ya can't . Some dill in the big white hous passed a bill saying you can't even staits a guy was watch at a car sh...	mr glassies	20	1909	08:45 PM Oct 1, 2016 by T1 Terry
	This could be VERY costly. HEADS UP!!! (Preview) Gday all As you can see we own a Jayco Starcraft 20 footer. One day I was sitting, minding my own business, when all power went out. The RCBO went out and there was no way it would reset. Long story short... After pulling apart most of the caravan's electrics (240V.. remember Im an electrician so dont do th...	Phil C	8	1757	01:34 PM Oct 1, 2016 by Phil C
	Ensuring fresh water access (Preview) I'm a newbie, so this may seem to be a dumb question, and am curious as to how the plumbing in a van works. We have an Eco Tourer with 2 X main tanks and 1 X fresh water tank. There is a switch to activate the pump and a selector for tanks - I assume this is a common set-up. My question relates to the situation wher...	Crom	14	2110	03:24 PM Sep 30, 2016 by Crom
	Q- Can water in your water tanks be left to sit between trips or is it best to m/t after each trip (Preview) I am just thinking our water tank is fitted with 2 in line filters and we have not added any thing into the water tank (except water) is it ok to let it sit between trips cheers	dishlicker	11	1147	12:24 PM Sep 30, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
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