Techies' Corner

12roam · 12roam

Hi guy's I've just retired and want to hit the road next year. I have an old basic camper trailer that I would like sandblasted rust proofed and re-painted with I think Por15, I have read is the best paint to use. It's in pretty good condition has a little rust on the underside and small light patches el...

mr glassies · mr glassies

does anyone know of an inverter that has a load sencative switch to turn it on when power is needed dibs

adreamer · adreamer

My van is powered by batteries but last week all electricals in the van ie led lights, electric water pump fridge stopped working. Plugged into mains power and nothing? Any ideas please. Helen

mixedup · mixedup

I saw this plastic door visor for rain protection recently on a boat and thought this would be great for my DIY caravan. Any ideas where to order/get a custom plastic door cover / "visor" like this? (I've attached the image) (I'm in Brisbane)

adventure before dementia · adventure before dementia

Aldi are selling these for $499, l know a similar units are alot more price wise. Not sure how good they are , lm hoping that any nomads that own one could leave comments on how they found their unit , thank you in advance , lan

Streeta · Streeta

Does anyone have any comments on the under bed finch airconditioner. Looking for feedback on vibration or noise.

thomasturtle · thomasturtle

Hi Guys, This is my first post here from Australia, I just recently bought a sprinter van and was hoping to get some ideas around setting up a 2nd battery and potentially solar. There are 3 things that I'm looking to run with power from my van: a 2400W coffee machine a mini fridge laptop charger I was ho...

catman · catman

Hi all first time van owner 2005 heritage 26 foot.tow vehicle is a 2016 ford ranger 4x2 should l fit stability control to van or would trailer sway on car be alright . Regards catman. -- Edited by catman on Tuesday 20th of September 2016 11:14:37 AM

woofta and precious · woofta and precious

G'day all, When we purchased our new caravan earlier this year, it came fitted with a NCE brand TV and Antenna. I had never heard of it at the time, but it looked a nice TV, 24 inch, USB etc etc. Antenna is same brand, and Omni-directional which I wasn't convinced about. Anyway, since then, we have done a fe...

Phil C · Phil C

Gday folks. Is there a rule against having the main house batteries as the supply for the break away system. I am contemplating taking the 7AH battery away and hard wiring (via a fuse) directly to the house battery pack (2 x 100AH AGMs). The way I read the rules is that they need to hold the brakes on for 15 m...

FraLyn · FraLyn

Hi I have a Truma HWS that works on Gas, but not on AC. I am seeking advise on what could be the possible issue or repairer in Sydney. The AC is okay to the the power point. Thanks Frank

Cowboy7307 · Cowboy7307

Has any one used the cordless Aldi drills Thy are around $80 bare and around $25 for 2ah batteries 20v only want it for light home work and doing a few fixes in garden

Dickodownunder · Dickodownunder

Hi all, I am considering fitting a Deisel Heater in my caravan and as such I have been studying the various installation instructions from the manufacturers. My choices at this stage is one from Deisel Heaters Australia or one from EBay by RV Direct which comes with a metal tank included. I understand...

sarg · sarg

Can anyone tell me what size wiring I need to hard wire my outlets in van for 240 volt. I know to use only double pole switches as well But not sure of the diameter of the wire to use. Thanks in advance.

JonJo · JonJo

The new operating system is available, goto Settings, General, Software Update, BUT it is 1gb in size, so make sure you are on free wifi or home broadband before accepting the update. It is not available for all devices, iPhone 5 upwards, iPad mini 2 upwards. Have done an iPhone 6 & an iPad m...

pipes · pipes

Recenly bought the above generator. It is second hand, starts and works well. Just need to know which brand, and grade of oil is suggested for a service? Pipes

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....

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	Re-painting my camper trailer (Preview) Hi guy's I've just retired and want to hit the road next year. I have an old basic camper trailer that I would like sandblasted rust proofed and re-painted with I think Por15, I have read is the best paint to use. It's in pretty good condition has a little rust on the underside and small light patches el...	12roam	8	971	10:07 AM Sep 23, 2016 by 12roam
	Stand by inverter (Preview) does anyone know of an inverter that has a load sencative switch to turn it on when power is needed dibs	mr glassies	4	909	12:57 PM Sep 22, 2016 by Peter_n_Margaret
	LOST POWER (Preview) My van is powered by batteries but last week all electricals in the van ie led lights, electric water pump fridge stopped working. Plugged into mains power and nothing? Any ideas please. Helen	adreamer	5	1086	08:35 PM Sep 21, 2016 by adreamer
	Where to get custom plastic door cover ("visor") (Preview) I saw this plastic door visor for rain protection recently on a boat and thought this would be great for my DIY caravan. Any ideas where to order/get a custom plastic door cover / "visor" like this? (I've attached the image) (I'm in Brisbane)	mixedup	5	1845	06:58 PM Sep 21, 2016 by terrydel
	Sterling 40 lt portable fridge/freezer (Preview) Aldi are selling these for $499, l know a similar units are alot more price wise. Not sure how good they are , lm hoping that any nomads that own one could leave comments on how they found their unit , thank you in advance , lan	adventure before dementia	4	1504	06:15 PM Sep 21, 2016 by rrobor
	Finch airconditioner (Preview) Does anyone have any comments on the under bed finch airconditioner. Looking for feedback on vibration or noise.	Streeta	5	2017	09:12 AM Sep 21, 2016 by rrobor
	Battery Ideas for my new sprinter van (Preview) Hi Guys, This is my first post here from Australia, I just recently bought a sprinter van and was hoping to get some ideas around setting up a 2nd battery and potentially solar. There are 3 things that I'm looking to run with power from my van: a 2400W coffee machine a mini fridge laptop charger I was ho...	thomasturtle	6	1330	10:37 PM Sep 20, 2016 by macka17
	Stability control (Preview) Hi all first time van owner 2005 heritage 26 foot.tow vehicle is a 2016 ford ranger 4x2 should l fit stability control to van or would trailer sway on car be alright . Regards catman. -- Edited by catman on Tuesday 20th of September 2016 11:14:37 AM	catman	6	1173	10:31 PM Sep 20, 2016 by macka17
	Problem with NCE TV and Antenna setup (Preview) G'day all, When we purchased our new caravan earlier this year, it came fitted with a NCE brand TV and Antenna. I had never heard of it at the time, but it looked a nice TV, 24 inch, USB etc etc. Antenna is same brand, and Omni-directional which I wasn't convinced about. Anyway, since then, we have done a fe...	woofta and precious	16	6688	04:40 PM Sep 20, 2016 by rrobor
	This may be a real stupid question.. (Preview) Gday folks. Is there a rule against having the main house batteries as the supply for the break away system. I am contemplating taking the 7AH battery away and hard wiring (via a fuse) directly to the house battery pack (2 x 100AH AGMs). The way I read the rules is that they need to hold the brakes on for 15 m...	Phil C	12	1568	09:03 AM Sep 20, 2016 by Weedpharma
	Truma Hot Water System - Problem (Preview) Hi I have a Truma HWS that works on Gas, but not on AC. I am seeking advise on what could be the possible issue or repairer in Sydney. The AC is okay to the the power point. Thanks Frank	FraLyn	14	6040	09:43 PM Sep 19, 2016 by aussie_paul
	Aldi Drills (Preview) Has any one used the cordless Aldi drills Thy are around $80 bare and around $25 for 2ah batteries 20v only want it for light home work and doing a few fixes in garden	Cowboy7307	7	1973	07:12 PM Sep 19, 2016 by Cadpete
	Fitting a Deisel Heater....vent configuration (Preview) Hi all, I am considering fitting a Deisel Heater in my caravan and as such I have been studying the various installation instructions from the manufacturers. My choices at this stage is one from Deisel Heaters Australia or one from EBay by RV Direct which comes with a metal tank included. I understand...	Dickodownunder	18	1943	06:41 AM Sep 19, 2016 by Dickodownunder
	Hard wiring power outlets ( 1 2 3 ) (closed) (Preview) Can anyone tell me what size wiring I need to hard wire my outlets in van for 240 volt. I know to use only double pole switches as well But not sure of the diameter of the wire to use. Thanks in advance.	sarg	75	3959	09:45 PM Sep 18, 2016 by Webmaster
	iOS 10 update available - minor warning! (Preview) The new operating system is available, goto Settings, General, Software Update, BUT it is 1gb in size, so make sure you are on free wifi or home broadband before accepting the update. It is not available for all devices, iPhone 5 upwards, iPad mini 2 upwards. Have done an iPhone 6 & an iPad m...	JonJo	4	1210	08:07 PM Sep 18, 2016 by Crustie
	RYOBI RIG 2000 ?? (Preview) Recenly bought the above generator. It is second hand, starts and works well. Just need to know which brand, and grade of oil is suggested for a service? Pipes	pipes	1	963	05:08 PM Sep 18, 2016 by brickies
	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	1639	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	2800	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	1440	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	1874	02:55 PM Sep 17, 2016 by jamesbrooks
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