Techies' Corner

jancol · jancol

Hi all, We are leaving on the big lap February 2017 and need to change from Optus to Telstra as we have been told they have the best coverage. We would welcome any advice on communications and internet setups .

oldgrey52 · oldgrey52

The alternator on my old Chamberlain 354 originally had an external regulator. After a recent flat battery on the old girl, I discovered a later model alternator (Bosch I think) with a regulator (Ingram) attached to the back. I checked the alternator output while it was running, no charge the re...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

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aussie_paul · aussie_paul

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catwoman · catwoman

Hi everyone, Hubby & I have a dilemma, can anyone give a recommendation for any of these three suspensions? Cruisemaster XT, Alko Enduro Outback, or Tuffride by Roo Chassis & trailers?? The dealer says Tuffride!! but not sure, We are leaning to either Cruisemaster or Alko ? any thoughts ?? d...

pipes · pipes

G'day! As a result of my enquiries through GN, I wrote to the maker of the above "miracle machine". I stated that my contacting several persons who had purchased the above "magic machine", and they all said that it was/is bloody useless! But, to allow them the right of reply, I asked if they would furnis...

Wayold · Wayold

Can anyone please tell me if they have had one of these installed and what are there impressions?

Loki · Loki

Hoping someone can give me some clues as to what my problem is. Recently my battery was low, needed recharging before car would start: I also cleaned the terminals. I noticed while driving that it almost died when I'd stop at a traffic light, also noticed my voltage gauge was showing just over 12V. ...

Gazook · Gazook

I recently bought an imported Toyota Camroad motorhome professionally built on a Toyota Dyna truck with a 3L 4cyl motor, only done 90,000 k's. The engine has a bad habit of missing at idle, just one cylinder. It can happen when hot or cold just that it's not there all the time. Changed the fuel filter, ch...

Cupie · Cupie

Hi, A bit late now but I just installed a Tekonsha Prodigy P3 brake controller. A friend told me that he went to his Auto Elec to have the same installed but the Elec was very critical of them & convinced him to install something else (don't know what). All the reports that I have seen have been positiv...

the rocket · the rocket

hello everyone, we freecamped last night. Put in a new battery. No problems but got me wondering if the car and caravan are connected, when we r stopped and the car turned off, does the battery in the car continue to charge the battery in the caravan. Thanks.

Allirah · Allirah

hinthere, we we have an Avan Ovation Motorhome with an electric drop down bed (chain mechanism) above a club lounge. Its a a great layout, BUT - tonight for the third time, the bed dropped/missed on one corner and is now not level. It has only just come back from repairs, and I got one night of use out of...

Dougwe · Dougwe

How, all, Not me but someone is set up near me with a diesel heater in their van and under the outside tank where the threaded section that the hose connects to then the other end to heater is leaking diesel. What are the thoughts of using that plunbers teflon thread tape to stop leak OR has nanyone had tha...

hotqld · hotqld

For those interested in following advancements in caravan sway control. Myself ...Its just out of interest, for now, I want to see some user feedback...so the market confirms its good before rushing in. There is a Aussie dealer in Melbourne, with some stock, who is planing a installed supply and fi...

The Belmont Bear · The Belmont Bear

Is anybody currently using either the Apple or android car play systems for navigation - I am assuming if you lose your phone signal then you are also going to lose your sat nav is that correct ? -- Edited by The Belmont Bear on Friday 14th of October 2016 01:10:36 PM

Retiredatlast · Retiredatlast

Hi All I am not a Tech but electronics is a hobby of mine. Has been for many years. I am a (full call) licensed Amateur Radio Operator and to pass these exams you must have some knowledge. I buy radios not working and repair them when I have time. For years I have been making battery desulfators. Do they work...

Joe Mc · Joe Mc

any recommendations for rear drawers to be installed in a Landcruiser

Burgo1 · Burgo1

Hi all just a quick question, is it better to have regulator in van close to batteries on portable panels or on panels? Burgo

Bruce and Bev · Bruce and Bev

Hi Guys. I have a 2014 Isuzu DMax SX diesel auto with 76K on the clock. The van we tow weighs in loaded at about 2800kg and with us and the bits in the ute, we come in under spec weight. Tow ball weight varies, but around 120-130kg. We have probably done about 30K towing the van. I get it serviced according...

Fly boy · Fly boy

I clicked new topics for this post but it sure is not a new topic, Iv'e read no end of woe stories on this subject but I'm just hoping that someone might have an idea on this. My wife and I live in a Jayco Stirling 25 foot van which we bought new 5 years ago, within 4 years we had cracks in the shower wall in the cor...

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	Internet and phone package when traveling (Preview) Hi all, We are leaving on the big lap February 2017 and need to change from Optus to Telstra as we have been told they have the best coverage. We would welcome any advice on communications and internet setups .	jancol	10	1273	02:35 PM Nov 6, 2016 by oldbloke
	Wiring alternator excitation circuit (Preview) The alternator on my old Chamberlain 354 originally had an external regulator. After a recent flat battery on the old girl, I discovered a later model alternator (Bosch I think) with a regulator (Ingram) attached to the back. I checked the alternator output while it was running, no charge the re...	oldgrey52	15	3090	02:10 PM Nov 5, 2016 by oldgrey52
	Also interesting... (Preview) http://newatlas.com/grappler-police-bumper-pursuit/46285/?utm_source=Gizmag+Subscribers&utm_campaign=36defd7d31-UA-2235360-4&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_65b67362bd-36defd7d31-92462077	aussie_paul	0	1204	02:04 PM Nov 5, 2016 by aussie_paul
	Interesting??? (Preview) http://newatlas.com/junkyard-battery-scrap-metals/46273/?utm_source=Gizmag+Subscribers&utm_campaign=36defd7d31-UA-2235360-4&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_65b67362bd-36defd7d31-92462077	aussie_paul	0	1252	01:58 PM Nov 5, 2016 by aussie_paul
	Suspension Choices? cruisemaster XT, Alko Enduro Outback or tuffride by Roo chassis & trailers? (Preview) Hi everyone, Hubby & I have a dilemma, can anyone give a recommendation for any of these three suspensions? Cruisemaster XT, Alko Enduro Outback, or Tuffride by Roo Chassis & trailers?? The dealer says Tuffride!! but not sure, We are leaning to either Cruisemaster or Alko ? any thoughts ?? d...	catwoman	12	9553	12:20 PM Nov 5, 2016 by aussie_paul
	Regards the Hi Clone fuel "economiser" (Preview) G'day! As a result of my enquiries through GN, I wrote to the maker of the above "miracle machine". I stated that my contacting several persons who had purchased the above "magic machine", and they all said that it was/is bloody useless! But, to allow them the right of reply, I asked if they would furnis...	pipes	9	1843	08:31 AM Nov 5, 2016 by Jaahn
	Swift Eco Therm heater (Preview) Can anyone please tell me if they have had one of these installed and what are there impressions?	Wayold	4	1283	09:40 PM Nov 4, 2016 by OutbackMK
	Intermittent problem with charging (Preview) Hoping someone can give me some clues as to what my problem is. Recently my battery was low, needed recharging before car would start: I also cleaned the terminals. I noticed while driving that it almost died when I'd stop at a traffic light, also noticed my voltage gauge was showing just over 12V. ...	Loki	11	1172	02:09 PM Nov 4, 2016 by Loki
	Diesel engine misses at idle (Preview) I recently bought an imported Toyota Camroad motorhome professionally built on a Toyota Dyna truck with a 3L 4cyl motor, only done 90,000 k's. The engine has a bad habit of missing at idle, just one cylinder. It can happen when hot or cold just that it's not there all the time. Changed the fuel filter, ch...	Gazook	19	3246	03:38 PM Nov 3, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	Problems with Tekonsha P3? (Preview) Hi, A bit late now but I just installed a Tekonsha Prodigy P3 brake controller. A friend told me that he went to his Auto Elec to have the same installed but the Elec was very critical of them & convinced him to install something else (don't know what). All the reports that I have seen have been positiv...	Cupie	8	2848	11:32 PM Nov 2, 2016 by aussietraveller
	Solar connected to car (Preview) hello everyone, we freecamped last night. Put in a new battery. No problems but got me wondering if the car and caravan are connected, when we r stopped and the car turned off, does the battery in the car continue to charge the battery in the caravan. Thanks.	the rocket	4	1180	09:58 PM Nov 1, 2016 by SteveS
	Electric drop down bed electric bed chain dropped (Preview) hinthere, we we have an Avan Ovation Motorhome with an electric drop down bed (chain mechanism) above a club lounge. Its a a great layout, BUT - tonight for the third time, the bed dropped/missed on one corner and is now not level. It has only just come back from repairs, and I got one night of use out of...	Allirah	2	1898	01:46 PM Nov 1, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	DIESEL LEAKING FROM CONNECTION OUTSIDE OF VAN HEATER (Preview) How, all, Not me but someone is set up near me with a diesel heater in their van and under the outside tank where the threaded section that the hose connects to then the other end to heater is leaking diesel. What are the thoughts of using that plunbers teflon thread tape to stop leak OR has nanyone had tha...	Dougwe	9	1725	07:25 PM Oct 31, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	Caravan sway control advancements ....electronic (Preview) For those interested in following advancements in caravan sway control. Myself ...Its just out of interest, for now, I want to see some user feedback...so the market confirms its good before rushing in. There is a Aussie dealer in Melbourne, with some stock, who is planing a installed supply and fi...	hotqld	13	4882	06:44 PM Oct 31, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	Apple/Android Car Play Systems (Preview) Is anybody currently using either the Apple or android car play systems for navigation - I am assuming if you lose your phone signal then you are also going to lose your sat nav is that correct ? -- Edited by The Belmont Bear on Friday 14th of October 2016 01:10:36 PM	The Belmont Bear	13	2227	02:01 PM Oct 30, 2016 by Chris61
	Deslfators for Car and Van auxillary batteries (Preview) Hi All I am not a Tech but electronics is a hobby of mine. Has been for many years. I am a (full call) licensed Amateur Radio Operator and to pass these exams you must have some knowledge. I buy radios not working and repair them when I have time. For years I have been making battery desulfators. Do they work...	Retiredatlast	9	1213	01:27 PM Oct 29, 2016 by macka17
	Rear drawers (Preview) any recommendations for rear drawers to be installed in a Landcruiser	Joe Mc	7	1431	12:10 AM Oct 28, 2016 by Joe Mc
	Solar panels regulator placement (Preview) Hi all just a quick question, is it better to have regulator in van close to batteries on portable panels or on panels? Burgo	Burgo1	12	895	11:31 PM Oct 27, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	Dmax issues (Preview) Hi Guys. I have a 2014 Isuzu DMax SX diesel auto with 76K on the clock. The van we tow weighs in loaded at about 2800kg and with us and the bits in the ute, we come in under spec weight. Tow ball weight varies, but around 120-130kg. We have probably done about 30K towing the van. I get it serviced according...	Bruce and Bev	16	8897	10:56 PM Oct 27, 2016 by Bruce and Bev
	Shower Cracks (Preview) I clicked new topics for this post but it sure is not a new topic, Iv'e read no end of woe stories on this subject but I'm just hoping that someone might have an idea on this. My wife and I live in a Jayco Stirling 25 foot van which we bought new 5 years ago, within 4 years we had cracks in the shower wall in the cor...	Fly boy	6	2716	07:26 PM Oct 27, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
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