Techies' Corner

leevin · leevin

Had a minor accident 8 months ago, and had to replace our Suburban hot water heater. This was done under warranty (thanks CIL), and replaced by a reputable repairer (A1 Caravans, Midland WA). Our water heater is not keeping up to water flow ie, just enough hot water for one fast shower. Then wait for the...

Dougwe · Dougwe

Hi all, Just a quick question. If I have the van connected to car and put van only on weighbridge still connected to car that is off the weighbridge does that give me a accurate ATM of the van?? My mind is saying it will be accurate enough. Please don't make the answers too painful or get too technical as Unc...

MICKO · MICKO

Hi all Might be a knee jerk reaction with all of the van rollovers but I started thinking about ESC, but the tug has Dynamic Stability Control my question is if both have stability control will there be conflict between tug and van?????? Micko

Dick0 · Dick0

Has anyone been required to be weighed by Road Authorities on their travels? If so, is the van connected to the tug when weighed (either weighbridge or portable scales)? What weight(s) are the Authority determining?

Ron-D · Ron-D

Just had my Mitsubishi challenger in for its first timing belt change, apparently the manifolds are just about completely carboned up, it's a big job to remove all the bits, and an even bigger job to remove the baked on carbon,it's a problem with just about all modern Diesel engines because of emissio...

Tony Bev · Tony Bev

I am not a Motor Mechanic or any type of ElectricianRecently I had the pleasure of the windscreen wipers stop workingBy elimination I traced the fault to the motor mechanismThe stalk looked OK to my untrained eyeI removed the windscreen wiper motor mechanism, and found an obvious faultSee the attac...

Jimbo48 · Jimbo48

Whilst on 240 volt heating hot water the pump started running and hot water spewed out of an overflow. I switched the 240 off water continued to run out with the pump running emptying my main storage tank. Any ideas. Thanks

kezngaz · kezngaz

Hi guys. Looking at getting a two way for the tug and was hoping for recommendations from people who have tried and tested various models. Cheap and cheerful is the key, we dont go too far off the beaten track but we do understand its importance so reliability is paramount...over!! Kezngaz.

meetoo · meetoo

I decided to work out the diesel usage in my diesel heater as I have been using it every night of late. It has been run on it's lowest setting for 90% of the time and on the highest setting for 10% of the time. (The 10% was mainly to burn off carbon at the end of each nights heating). From a measured 4 litres of di...

Raha · Raha

We bought a Manutec sidewinder and loved it. The last couple of months it has become almost impossible to wind up so we have gone back to using the normal jockey wheel. Does any one have ideas or suggestions as to how we can fix it. Ta.

jade46 · jade46

http://thegreynomads.activeboard.com/t50048228/air-conditioner/

snap1946 · snap1946

hi all me again has anybody towed a 21 foot van with a 2000 Toyota glx petrol/gas cheers snap

Dolly · Dolly

Hi all I am intending to spray some expander foam under the plastic shower base in my Jayco Stirling to correct a sagging problem We have been experiencing water leaks and cracks because the shower seems to have never been supported properly when built Has anyone had a go at this and could give me som...

iana · iana

Just wondering how many (real) Grey nomads, i.e. full time on the road do their own servicing, how do the parks react to this, what do you do with the waste oil etc. Also and including washing down the vehicle and van.

cruisaderhilton · cruisaderhilton

The other day i hooked the caravan up ,and checked the lights ( tail lights ,brake ,park ,turn indicators ) all came on except clearance on the caravan & the dash lights in the car .Have checked fuses in the car all look okay .What do you auto electricians think it could be wrong .JOHN. -- Edited b...

mezza56 · mezza56

Out of interest yesterday I went to the 4WD show in melb. I spoke to the various dealers at the show that were advocating remapping ECU's , I was told that it would not void warranty as there are built in fail safes in the motor that the remapping cant over ride .??? Sounded like salesman's bulls..... to m...

mixedup · mixedup

Looking at the Vitri fridges, like the C85I here . I would connect to my 12V battery system, which would be charged by Solar / Alternator / 240V. Question: Given this, is there any reason to get the Fridge itse...

Ronzo · Ronzo

I'm sure someone has a solution for cleaning mud stains off the front of my van - off the Aluminium checker plate. I've tried numerous suggestions on a small section like WD-40,gumption, kero , metho with no luck. I've read to stay away from acid type cleaners so has anyone a tried and proven solution. A...

mixedup · mixedup

Looking at the Vitri fridges, like the C85I here . I would connect to my 12V battery system, which would be charged by Solar / Alternator / 240V. Question: Given this, is there any reason to get the Fridge itse...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

I thought I would start a new thread. I would like to know how the gas system works.What keeps the gas flowing when the burner is alight?Aussie Paul.

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	Suburban hot water heater. (Preview) Had a minor accident 8 months ago, and had to replace our Suburban hot water heater. This was done under warranty (thanks CIL), and replaced by a reputable repairer (A1 Caravans, Midland WA). Our water heater is not keeping up to water flow ie, just enough hot water for one fast shower. Then wait for the...	leevin	5	1115	09:11 PM Sep 1, 2016 by OutbackMK
	QUESTION ON C'VAN ATM ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi all, Just a quick question. If I have the van connected to car and put van only on weighbridge still connected to car that is off the weighbridge does that give me a accurate ATM of the van?? My mind is saying it will be accurate enough. Please don't make the answers too painful or get too technical as Unc...	Dougwe	35	2262	08:13 PM Sep 1, 2016 by Woody n Sue
	Alko Electronic Stability Control (Preview) Hi all Might be a knee jerk reaction with all of the van rollovers but I started thinking about ESC, but the tug has Dynamic Stability Control my question is if both have stability control will there be conflict between tug and van?????? Micko	MICKO	16	3716	12:02 AM Sep 1, 2016 by C00P
	Another Question On C'Van Weight (Preview) Has anyone been required to be weighed by Road Authorities on their travels? If so, is the van connected to the tug when weighed (either weighbridge or portable scales)? What weight(s) are the Authority determining?	Dick0	5	1132	05:21 PM Aug 31, 2016 by macka17
	carbon build up. (Preview) Just had my Mitsubishi challenger in for its first timing belt change, apparently the manifolds are just about completely carboned up, it's a big job to remove all the bits, and an even bigger job to remove the baked on carbon,it's a problem with just about all modern Diesel engines because of emissio...	Ron-D	25	2973	02:09 PM Aug 31, 2016 by nuttyalmond
	Fiat Ducato 2006 Windscreen Motor temporary repairs (Preview) I am not a Motor Mechanic or any type of ElectricianRecently I had the pleasure of the windscreen wipers stop workingBy elimination I traced the fault to the motor mechanismThe stalk looked OK to my untrained eyeI removed the windscreen wiper motor mechanism, and found an obvious faultSee the attac...	Tony Bev	0	891	05:21 PM Aug 30, 2016 by Tony Bev
	Hot water problem 2007 Jayco conquest (Preview) Whilst on 240 volt heating hot water the pump started running and hot water spewed out of an overflow. I switched the 240 off water continued to run out with the pump running emptying my main storage tank. Any ideas. Thanks	Jimbo48	3	718	03:50 PM Aug 30, 2016 by jules47
	2 way radio and aeriel. (Preview) Hi guys. Looking at getting a two way for the tug and was hoping for recommendations from people who have tried and tested various models. Cheap and cheerful is the key, we dont go too far off the beaten track but we do understand its importance so reliability is paramount...over!! Kezngaz.	kezngaz	16	1425	08:01 AM Aug 30, 2016 by voyaginator
	My Diesel Heater Performance (Preview) I decided to work out the diesel usage in my diesel heater as I have been using it every night of late. It has been run on it's lowest setting for 90% of the time and on the highest setting for 10% of the time. (The 10% was mainly to burn off carbon at the end of each nights heating). From a measured 4 litres of di...	meetoo	11	1184	08:41 PM Aug 29, 2016 by Cruising Cruze
	Manutec sidewinder Jack (Preview) We bought a Manutec sidewinder and loved it. The last couple of months it has become almost impossible to wind up so we have gone back to using the normal jockey wheel. Does any one have ideas or suggestions as to how we can fix it. Ta.	Raha	7	1868	05:42 PM Aug 29, 2016 by PeterD
	Coleman air conditioner Mach 8 (Preview) http://thegreynomads.activeboard.com/t50048228/air-conditioner/	jade46	5	1567	10:25 AM Aug 29, 2016 by migra
	just another one (Preview) hi all me again has anybody towed a 21 foot van with a 2000 Toyota glx petrol/gas cheers snap	snap1946	5	1133	08:15 PM Aug 28, 2016 by robol
	Shower support (Preview) Hi all I am intending to spray some expander foam under the plastic shower base in my Jayco Stirling to correct a sagging problem We have been experiencing water leaks and cracks because the shower seems to have never been supported properly when built Has anyone had a go at this and could give me som...	Dolly	8	1228	07:12 PM Aug 28, 2016 by robol
	Doing your own servicing and repair. (Preview) Just wondering how many (real) Grey nomads, i.e. full time on the road do their own servicing, how do the parks react to this, what do you do with the waste oil etc. Also and including washing down the vehicle and van.	iana	29	1355	06:28 PM Aug 28, 2016 by OutbackMK
	Which Fuse (Preview) The other day i hooked the caravan up ,and checked the lights ( tail lights ,brake ,park ,turn indicators ) all came on except clearance on the caravan & the dash lights in the car .Have checked fuses in the car all look okay .What do you auto electricians think it could be wrong .JOHN. -- Edited b...	cruisaderhilton	6	1073	10:55 PM Aug 27, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	Water bladder (Preview) Out of interest yesterday I went to the 4WD show in melb. I spoke to the various dealers at the show that were advocating remapping ECU's , I was told that it would not void warranty as there are built in fail safes in the motor that the remapping cant over ride .??? Sounded like salesman's bulls..... to m...	mezza56	7	1407	09:51 PM Aug 26, 2016 by iana
	is it worth getting a fridge with 240v as well as 12V ? fridge 240v (Preview) Looking at the Vitri fridges, like the C85I here . I would connect to my 12V battery system, which would be charged by Solar / Alternator / 240V. Question: Given this, is there any reason to get the Fridge itse...	mixedup	1	2104	08:00 PM Aug 26, 2016 by Cruising Cruze
	Clean mud stains off front of van (Preview) I'm sure someone has a solution for cleaning mud stains off the front of my van - off the Aluminium checker plate. I've tried numerous suggestions on a small section like WD-40,gumption, kero , metho with no luck. I've read to stay away from acid type cleaners so has anyone a tried and proven solution. A...	Ronzo	4	998	07:21 PM Aug 26, 2016 by banjo
	is it worth getting a fridge with 240v as well as 12V ? (Preview) Looking at the Vitri fridges, like the C85I here . I would connect to my 12V battery system, which would be charged by Solar / Alternator / 240V. Question: Given this, is there any reason to get the Fridge itse...	mixedup	10	1331	06:17 PM Aug 26, 2016 by Hetho
	SW6DEA operations. (Preview) I thought I would start a new thread. I would like to know how the gas system works.What keeps the gas flowing when the burner is alight?Aussie Paul.	aussie_paul	13	1390	09:41 PM Aug 25, 2016 by aussie_paul
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