Techies' Corner

elliemike · elliemike

I have a couple of handheld Oricom radios. Not used very often. We just use them for backing or general use, as in lending to a fellow companion to keep in touch in convoy on the road. We also have a radio fitted in the Tug. Earlier this year while travelling our friends forgot to pack the radio in thei...

The Belmont Bear · The Belmont Bear

When I purchased my new vehicle being a first time van owner I asked the dealer to fit a tow bar and set it up electrically to tow a van of around 2.5T. What I ended up with was a 3.1T rated towbar (310kg ball load), red arc electric braking system, 12 pin plug and an anderson plug so I thought that I was ready to...

msg · msg

Hi All, I have a reasonably new flip phone. Its just an ordinary phone, nothing fancy. This morning it woke me up at 5am saying it needs charging. I think I was a bit slow complying with its demands and it switched itself off. I have since recharged but don't know how to turn it back on. No password...

chicken · chicken

Hi all. We have a Crusader 20ft Inspiration van year 2011. Has anyone added a grey water tank to the underneath of the van successfully. We are wanting to be fully self contained to be able to go into National Parks, so we need to take this next step. Love to hear if you have done this. Thanks. Chicken....

Phil C · Phil C

Hi all I read (I think on this forum), that a manufacturer will increase the ATM of your van if your can show you have a vehicle that will comfortably and legally tow the increase. I contacted Jayco yesterday and asked for a modest increase of our ATM to accommodate full water tanks etc. I received a reply...

Ron-D · Ron-D

My Teckonsha prodigy brake controller needs replacing the auto elec wants to fit one witch just has a light fitted to the dash of the car. are these new type any better?the thing apparently adjusts itself after you have used it a few times,personally I would think that I would prefer the the old type , bu...

rrobor · rrobor

Hi Im an electronics tech who put 3 kids through Uni by fixing electronic like this. A friend got this one, it was found in a back yard in the long grass. After a clean up to rid it of slugs and earwigs it looked quite good. This model had no 240V power supply. it was only 12V/24V. It came to me after it had be...

Phillipn · Phillipn

Has any one had a remap of the ecu instead of having the motor chipped? If so what were the results? [ good or bad]

Peter and JudyH · Peter and JudyH

Our new van arrived today at the Dealer and we had the opportunity to have a look over it - excited to get it home and get mobile. However, on the Compliance Plate I noticed that the Tare weight was not noted. I do understand the Tare/ATM/GTM difference, but was surprised to see the Tare not noted. Can anyo...

colinoldncranky · colinoldncranky

Brrr. I am looking for advice on an installed gas heater. Brands, sources. Advice generally but in particular I want to ensure that it is not too noisy inside for me and outside for other campers. I am guessing that it wold need to be sitted by a licensed gasfitter or signed off by one if I were to install it...

HarryG · HarryG

Hi all I have the above mentioned fridge and am having a problem with it cycling off and on - seems to stay on most of the time. The fridge has 14mm wire running from the fridge to the battery. I have 3 x 120 amp batteries and 600w of solar power. The freezer is very full, so that should cool it down, but it d...

Bas + Eve · Bas + Eve

Our motorhome has 3x100amp house batteries. These are now 6 yrs old and thought we might change them to 3x 130amp batteries. The 130's will fit no problem. My question is: Can I just disconnect the 3 batteries and swap them over and reconnect the new ones or should I isolate the house from the engine...

banditandjo · banditandjo

We need power after dark. To run tv. Ac. Microwave and freezer. When stopped more longer term than just a few nights. Im not sure if solar would work for us to power a tv and ac. We have looked at a gentrax 4.4kva genny for a very reasonable price. Has anyone had experience with this brand.

dishlicker · dishlicker

The compliance plate reads gvm 4490 kg's So you need a light truck licence endorsement so as to be able to drive. My question is this can you get the GVM up graded say to 6490kg's and how can this be done ??

Russ-t · Russ-t

G'day All. I have the old type cf50 the one with LED temp lights. If I run it in emergency it will get down to around -15 deg so the gas and compressor should be ok. The problem is as soon as I run it off of emergency it will run for a minute or so until it reaches some sort of temp, it is cooling though, and then...

The Belmont Bear · The Belmont Bear

Maybe a dumb question but can anyone tell me if you replace your fuel tank with a longer range one would all the functions such as fuel consumption, range etc. still be accurate on your trip computer ? I know that there are people doing supply and fit packages but does that include this type of calibratio...

yeoeleven · yeoeleven

After reading the editorial link from the GN website it would appear to be a good way to view TV whilst on our travels. I followed the advertising link to the left of the article and it seems to be economical to get set up and registered with no further on going fees. http://www.kristalelectronics.com/...

mixedup · mixedup

Background: Aiming to make some cupboards using pine for frame and then sheeting this (as opposed to the all MDF approach re weight). If I don't want a wood grain look (e.g. plywood) but rather want a more modern look (e.g. white) what material should I be looking for the sheeting/front faces? And wh...

justcampin · justcampin

Hi everyone Paul and I would like to flat tow a Suzuki Jimny but we have heard that certain modifications need to be made to this vehicle before it can be. So my question is what type of modifications need to be done i.e. does it need a dog clutch. Thanks in advance Debbie and Paul

freddy fingers · freddy fingers

I have just fitted a push button switch under my brake pedal, when the pedal is depressed very hard as in an emergency stop the button is depressed and puts full power back to the van instantly, bypassing the electric brake switch. I have had a situation when on a wet road a car pulled out in front of me, the...

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	Radio Problem. (Preview) I have a couple of handheld Oricom radios. Not used very often. We just use them for backing or general use, as in lending to a fellow companion to keep in touch in convoy on the road. We also have a radio fitted in the Tug. Earlier this year while travelling our friends forgot to pack the radio in thei...	elliemike	11	1525	02:23 PM Sep 18, 2016 by Phil C
	Setting Up Tow Vehicle (Preview) When I purchased my new vehicle being a first time van owner I asked the dealer to fit a tow bar and set it up electrically to tow a van of around 2.5T. What I ended up with was a 3.1T rated towbar (310kg ball load), red arc electric braking system, 12 pin plug and an anderson plug so I thought that I was ready to...	The Belmont Bear	14	2288	07:41 AM Sep 18, 2016 by The Belmont Bear
	Telstra Flip Phone - Help (Preview) Hi All, I have a reasonably new flip phone. Its just an ordinary phone, nothing fancy. This morning it woke me up at 5am saying it needs charging. I think I was a bit slow complying with its demands and it switched itself off. I have since recharged but don't know how to turn it back on. No password...	msg	5	1341	04:30 PM Sep 17, 2016 by Phil C
	Grey Water Tank added (Preview) Hi all. We have a Crusader 20ft Inspiration van year 2011. Has anyone added a grey water tank to the underneath of the van successfully. We are wanting to be fully self contained to be able to go into National Parks, so we need to take this next step. Love to hear if you have done this. Thanks. Chicken....	chicken	12	1452	02:55 PM Sep 17, 2016 by jamesbrooks
	Jayco increased my ATM (Preview) Hi all I read (I think on this forum), that a manufacturer will increase the ATM of your van if your can show you have a vehicle that will comfortably and legally tow the increase. I contacted Jayco yesterday and asked for a modest increase of our ATM to accommodate full water tanks etc. I received a reply...	Phil C	16	5562	05:05 PM Sep 15, 2016 by mjt886
	Brake controller recomendations ( 1 2 ) (Preview) My Teckonsha prodigy brake controller needs replacing the auto elec wants to fit one witch just has a light fitted to the dash of the car. are these new type any better?the thing apparently adjusts itself after you have used it a few times,personally I would think that I would prefer the the old type , bu...	Ron-D	31	3363	02:45 PM Sep 15, 2016 by Ron-D
	Fixing an old Waeko CF40 (Preview) Hi Im an electronics tech who put 3 kids through Uni by fixing electronic like this. A friend got this one, it was found in a back yard in the long grass. After a clean up to rid it of slugs and earwigs it looked quite good. This model had no 240V power supply. it was only 12V/24V. It came to me after it had be...	rrobor	2	784	10:03 PM Sep 14, 2016 by rrobor
	Remapping diesel motors (Preview) Has any one had a remap of the ecu instead of having the motor chipped? If so what were the results? [ good or bad]	Phillipn	8	1226	08:18 PM Sep 14, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	Question on Tare Weight of new poptop (Preview) Our new van arrived today at the Dealer and we had the opportunity to have a look over it - excited to get it home and get mobile. However, on the Compliance Plate I noticed that the Tare weight was not noted. I do understand the Tare/ATM/GTM difference, but was surprised to see the Tare not noted. Can anyo...	Peter and JudyH	10	1222	10:02 PM Sep 13, 2016 by PeterD
	Recommendations of a quiet gas heater (Preview) Brrr. I am looking for advice on an installed gas heater. Brands, sources. Advice generally but in particular I want to ensure that it is not too noisy inside for me and outside for other campers. I am guessing that it wold need to be sitted by a licensed gasfitter or signed off by one if I were to install it...	colinoldncranky	3	942	07:23 PM Sep 13, 2016 by malken
	WAECO COOLMATIC RPD-215 12 VOLT COMPRESSOR FRIDGE (Preview) Hi all I have the above mentioned fridge and am having a problem with it cycling off and on - seems to stay on most of the time. The fridge has 14mm wire running from the fridge to the battery. I have 3 x 120 amp batteries and 600w of solar power. The freezer is very full, so that should cool it down, but it d...	HarryG	13	3043	07:09 PM Sep 12, 2016 by woolman
	Battery change (Preview) Our motorhome has 3x100amp house batteries. These are now 6 yrs old and thought we might change them to 3x 130amp batteries. The 130's will fit no problem. My question is: Can I just disconnect the 3 batteries and swap them over and reconnect the new ones or should I isolate the house from the engine...	Bas + Eve	9	1393	10:53 AM Sep 12, 2016 by robol
	solar power vs genny (Preview) We need power after dark. To run tv. Ac. Microwave and freezer. When stopped more longer term than just a few nights. Im not sure if solar would work for us to power a tv and ac. We have looked at a gentrax 4.4kva genny for a very reasonable price. Has anyone had experience with this brand.	banditandjo	17	1365	08:48 AM Sep 12, 2016 by Two Strays
	G V M for Motorhome (Preview) The compliance plate reads gvm 4490 kg's So you need a light truck licence endorsement so as to be able to drive. My question is this can you get the GVM up graded say to 6490kg's and how can this be done ??	dishlicker	7	1309	03:05 PM Sep 11, 2016 by dishlicker
	Waeco CF50 problem (Preview) G'day All. I have the old type cf50 the one with LED temp lights. If I run it in emergency it will get down to around -15 deg so the gas and compressor should be ok. The problem is as soon as I run it off of emergency it will run for a minute or so until it reaches some sort of temp, it is cooling though, and then...	Russ-t	8	6387	10:20 PM Sep 10, 2016 by DeBe
	Long range fuel tank (Preview) Maybe a dumb question but can anyone tell me if you replace your fuel tank with a longer range one would all the functions such as fuel consumption, range etc. still be accurate on your trip computer ? I know that there are people doing supply and fit packages but does that include this type of calibratio...	The Belmont Bear	5	3006	11:08 AM Sep 10, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	VAST Satellite TV ( 1 2 ) (Preview) After reading the editorial link from the GN website it would appear to be a good way to view TV whilst on our travels. I followed the advertising link to the left of the article and it seems to be economical to get set up and registered with no further on going fees. http://www.kristalelectronics.com/...	yeoeleven	46	33987	09:57 PM Sep 9, 2016 by PeterD
	light material for cupboards that has laminate look (not wood grain/plywood) but is not MDF? (Preview) Background: Aiming to make some cupboards using pine for frame and then sheeting this (as opposed to the all MDF approach re weight). If I don't want a wood grain look (e.g. plywood) but rather want a more modern look (e.g. white) what material should I be looking for the sheeting/front faces? And wh...	mixedup	17	7750	05:23 PM Sep 9, 2016 by madaboutled
	flat towing a Jimny (Preview) Hi everyone Paul and I would like to flat tow a Suzuki Jimny but we have heard that certain modifications need to be made to this vehicle before it can be. So my question is what type of modifications need to be done i.e. does it need a dog clutch. Thanks in advance Debbie and Paul	justcampin	9	6730	02:06 PM Sep 8, 2016 by jade46
	emergency stop. (Preview) I have just fitted a push button switch under my brake pedal, when the pedal is depressed very hard as in an emergency stop the button is depressed and puts full power back to the van instantly, bypassing the electric brake switch. I have had a situation when on a wet road a car pulled out in front of me, the...	freddy fingers	7	1293	09:54 PM Sep 7, 2016 by freddy fingers
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