Techies' Corner

Paulo · Paulo

We recently lost all 12volt power in our van after hitting some bad roads into Griffith NSW - all the fuses where ok checked with a trouble probe lamp and found no power was coming to fuse board . Had me foxed , called into Jayco Griffith, the guys pulled out the fuse board and found a wire had vibrated off th...

Poppy sore eye · Poppy sore eye

I read with interest the recent topic and comments in remapping, i have no idea what this ia or what it involves, but what got my attention was that it also "tweaks" gear changes. The important thing seems to be to go to someone who really knows what they are doing. So the question, does anyone know of som...

kiwijims · kiwijims

Hi All, I thought that I would pull out the Anode from the Suburban H.W.S. which I had fitted into our Caravan, The H.W.S. has only been used for a total of two weeks, which was on our recent trip up North, I was shocked to see the deterioration in the original Anode and have purchased a new one off Evil-Bay...

Cowboy7307 · Cowboy7307

We have 120w folding solar panels ,and was wondering what is the best chain, to secure them to the front draw bar of Van, to stop stick fingers from walking off with them ( don't want to use the one we used to pull tractors out of the bog)

pipes · pipes

G'day!. Problem is, dust getting into my Mazda T 3500 m/home. It was two years ago, while working with Blazeaid in N/W Qld, the trips in and out of the properties, which still in drought, caused my "home" to get very dusty. I'm talking about hardly being able to see out the back window while travelling....

Kev Pearce · Kev Pearce

Am a bit interested in buying one of these. Reviews vary (as seems always to be the case) with some suggesting they are noisy. Comments please. Also, we are aware that in humid weather this type of cooler in not usually worth a cracker. Any comments re these things? Thank you in anticipation. -- Edited b...

kezngaz · kezngaz

https://www.anacondastores.com/camping-hiking/4wd/auto-accessories-electrical/bm-pro-battery-check-monitor/p/90064266?utm_source=criteo

pipes · pipes

Has anyone fitted one of these gadgets. I have a 4 cyl. Mazda diesel, non turbo. The sales pitch is good, but.......?

Peter and JudyH · Peter and JudyH

Considering purchasing Waeco or Engle as backup fridge/freezer. I'm in the process of looking at the budget for the set up. Question on setting up second/dual battery to run second fridge? Currently have the usual (?) setup - lead from main battery to isolator, then through to trailer plug at towba...

Crazy Dog · Crazy Dog

Hi guys, Just wondering how YOU level your dual axle van on one side only when parking up at a camp spot.. My new van comes with a TRAIL A MATE JACK so that may help me but would like your ideas etc. What equipment do you carry or recommend etc.... Lance

valiant81 · valiant81

Hi every one; Just a quick one......... what size socket to fit the sacraficial anode in the hot water heater in my caravan. Just a standard gas/240 Volt heater that jayco fit to there caravans. The largest one that i have is 24 mm and doesn't come close. Thanks

C00P · C00P

We have a slight leak in one of our forward windows which is hinged at the top and can be opened by a window winder (see first pic). The leak appears to be coming from the area covered by the window opening mechanism (black box in the photo). You can see a drip hanging onto the bottom of the black housing. I wo...

Ross_N_Pam · Ross_N_Pam

Hello all, very new (bie) here! I am interested in any feedback regarding the webasto diesel hotplate, as we are considering getting one for a new off road van we hope to purchase next year. Curious if there is any odour outside van and where the best exhaust point might be. Cheers and thanks in advance,...

mr glassies · mr glassies

With all the caravans going to auction as non repairable write of I was wondering where the yard could be

the rocket · the rocket

hello everyone, have a question to ask. We have solar with one battery and we think a 90 panel. It will only be used for lights and 2tv's at night And charge computer dongle n computer. If we go to greens lake will that be sufficient? We have gas for fridge and stove and hot water. hi auskiwi, it is 123amp. Ho...

Jimbo48 · Jimbo48

has anyone had to replace the water pump on a 3 litre Fiat Ducato and if so what was the cost. I suspect that mine is on the wat out and as it's not easy to get to its replacement won't be cheap. Thanks

CC Bear · CC Bear

As both of us are not small we find it hard getting in and out of the existing table area. Turned the original table around and this gave us a couple of inches but still needed a bit for free leg room. Looked at the tri fold tables in new vans but the wife did not want the hinge above the table level. So I decided...

Diggings · Diggings

Gooday, just wondering if anyone has retro fitted a On Demand hot water system or has a van with one in it, I fitted a cheapy from Ebay to an older van years ago but was looking at the new Truma units.

tonyd · tonyd

Hi all. Has anyone out there got a Lenovo A916 mobile phone (5.5 inch screen)? I'd just like to know how to answer a call when it rings! I've tried tapping, swiping and cursing, but nothing works. The online manual is all in Chinglish/gibberish. Very frustrating, as it's not a bad phone otherwise. Chee...

Frankie3854 · Frankie3854

Hi all. Also new to site..have a tech question about strong srt 4664x sat receiver. 12v 240v can we still use with dish and connect to a satellite. I also have a 240v altech which is better. I heard strong obsolete if so I would have to get inverter for the altech. Hoping to sort for next free camp. Thanks in...

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	No 12volt power (Preview) We recently lost all 12volt power in our van after hitting some bad roads into Griffith NSW - all the fuses where ok checked with a trouble probe lamp and found no power was coming to fuse board . Had me foxed , called into Jayco Griffith, the guys pulled out the fuse board and found a wire had vibrated off th...	Paulo	2	914	07:21 PM Oct 27, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	remapping? diesel motor ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I read with interest the recent topic and comments in remapping, i have no idea what this ia or what it involves, but what got my attention was that it also "tweaks" gear changes. The important thing seems to be to go to someone who really knows what they are doing. So the question, does anyone know of som...	Poppy sore eye	31	2212	05:18 PM Oct 27, 2016 by Ausdigga
	Have You checked Your Anode lately ??? (Preview) Hi All, I thought that I would pull out the Anode from the Suburban H.W.S. which I had fitted into our Caravan, The H.W.S. has only been used for a total of two weeks, which was on our recent trip up North, I was shocked to see the deterioration in the original Anode and have purchased a new one off Evil-Bay...	kiwijims	6	1095	05:45 PM Oct 26, 2016 by Papou
	Solar panel security (Preview) We have 120w folding solar panels ,and was wondering what is the best chain, to secure them to the front draw bar of Van, to stop stick fingers from walking off with them ( don't want to use the one we used to pull tractors out of the bog)	Cowboy7307	13	3389	04:02 PM Oct 26, 2016 by Hylife
	It looked like "desert storm" inside my bus! (Preview) G'day!. Problem is, dust getting into my Mazda T 3500 m/home. It was two years ago, while working with Blazeaid in N/W Qld, the trips in and out of the properties, which still in drought, caused my "home" to get very dusty. I'm talking about hardly being able to see out the back window while travelling....	pipes	11	2195	05:38 PM Oct 25, 2016 by Peter_n_Margaret
	transcool portable air cooler (Preview) Am a bit interested in buying one of these. Reviews vary (as seems always to be the case) with some suggesting they are noisy. Comments please. Also, we are aware that in humid weather this type of cooler in not usually worth a cracker. Any comments re these things? Thank you in anticipation. -- Edited b...	Kev Pearce	4	1457	11:25 AM Oct 24, 2016 by Kev Pearce
	battery monitoring app..... (Preview) https://www.anacondastores.com/camping-hiking/4wd/auto-accessories-electrical/bm-pro-battery-check-monitor/p/90064266?utm_source=criteo	kezngaz	7	1408	09:50 AM Oct 24, 2016 by PeterD
	Hi Clone fuel economisers ?? (Preview) Has anyone fitted one of these gadgets. I have a 4 cyl. Mazda diesel, non turbo. The sales pitch is good, but.......?	pipes	16	1264	11:45 PM Oct 23, 2016 by Phillipn
	Second battery set up for fridge freezer (Preview) Considering purchasing Waeco or Engle as backup fridge/freezer. I'm in the process of looking at the budget for the set up. Question on setting up second/dual battery to run second fridge? Currently have the usual (?) setup - lead from main battery to isolator, then through to trailer plug at towba...	Peter and JudyH	8	3264	02:52 PM Oct 23, 2016 by Peter and JudyH
	Levelling a dual axle caravan (Preview) Hi guys, Just wondering how YOU level your dual axle van on one side only when parking up at a camp spot.. My new van comes with a TRAIL A MATE JACK so that may help me but would like your ideas etc. What equipment do you carry or recommend etc.... Lance	Crazy Dog	5	3957	02:02 PM Oct 23, 2016 by kezngaz
	socket for sacraficial anode. (Preview) Hi every one; Just a quick one......... what size socket to fit the sacraficial anode in the hot water heater in my caravan. Just a standard gas/240 Volt heater that jayco fit to there caravans. The largest one that i have is 24 mm and doesn't come close. Thanks	valiant81	10	2084	12:09 PM Oct 23, 2016 by woofta and precious
	Leaking Window Winder? (Preview) We have a slight leak in one of our forward windows which is hinged at the top and can be opened by a window winder (see first pic). The leak appears to be coming from the area covered by the window opening mechanism (black box in the photo). You can see a drip hanging onto the bottom of the black housing. I wo...	C00P	21	4304	11:00 AM Oct 23, 2016 by Brenda and Alan
	Webasto hot plate (Preview) Hello all, very new (bie) here! I am interested in any feedback regarding the webasto diesel hotplate, as we are considering getting one for a new off road van we hope to purchase next year. Curious if there is any odour outside van and where the best exhaust point might be. Cheers and thanks in advance,...	Ross_N_Pam	7	1576	10:39 AM Oct 23, 2016 by Phil C
	Caravan wreaker (Preview) With all the caravans going to auction as non repairable write of I was wondering where the yard could be	mr glassies	14	4105	08:44 PM Oct 22, 2016 by Hylife
	Solar (Preview) hello everyone, have a question to ask. We have solar with one battery and we think a 90 panel. It will only be used for lights and 2tv's at night And charge computer dongle n computer. If we go to greens lake will that be sufficient? We have gas for fridge and stove and hot water. hi auskiwi, it is 123amp. Ho...	the rocket	8	1306	08:17 PM Oct 22, 2016 by Hylife
	Water pump failure Fiat Ducato (Preview) has anyone had to replace the water pump on a 3 litre Fiat Ducato and if so what was the cost. I suspect that mine is on the wat out and as it's not easy to get to its replacement won't be cheap. Thanks	Jimbo48	14	2785	10:39 PM Oct 19, 2016 by Vince
	New Fold Down Table (Preview) As both of us are not small we find it hard getting in and out of the existing table area. Turned the original table around and this gave us a couple of inches but still needed a bit for free leg room. Looked at the tri fold tables in new vans but the wife did not want the hinge above the table level. So I decided...	CC Bear	9	1360	02:10 AM Oct 19, 2016 by macka17
	On Demand Hot water (Preview) Gooday, just wondering if anyone has retro fitted a On Demand hot water system or has a van with one in it, I fitted a cheapy from Ebay to an older van years ago but was looking at the new Truma units.	Diggings	4	965	10:09 PM Oct 18, 2016 by macka17
	Help with Lenovo A916 mobile phone (Preview) Hi all. Has anyone out there got a Lenovo A916 mobile phone (5.5 inch screen)? I'd just like to know how to answer a call when it rings! I've tried tapping, swiping and cursing, but nothing works. The online manual is all in Chinglish/gibberish. Very frustrating, as it's not a bad phone otherwise. Chee...	tonyd	2	632	06:06 PM Oct 18, 2016 by tonyd
	Satellite receiver Strong 4664x (Preview) Hi all. Also new to site..have a tech question about strong srt 4664x sat receiver. 12v 240v can we still use with dish and connect to a satellite. I also have a 240v altech which is better. I heard strong obsolete if so I would have to get inverter for the altech. Hoping to sort for next free camp. Thanks in...	Frankie3854	4	1709	10:56 PM Oct 17, 2016 by PeterD
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