Techies' Corner

CC Bear · CC Bear

Noticed the original wire under the van to external ciga plugs has copped some damage over the years so I would like to replace it. Original wire appears to fine for my liking. so i am asking what is the best size wire to use. Maximum run from battery area to rear of van 16 ft. 1x plug at both ends of van and 2 x p...

Paulo · Paulo

Hi - Has anyone out there in grey nomad caravan land fitted one of those motion sensor cut- out switches for their 12 volt fridge to stop battery drain when stationary. I am wondering if they are any good and trouble free or any bad experiences with them . We are getting fed up with putting fridge items in...

Crackles · Crackles

Good Morning everyone, Just a quick one, we have an old Jayco Heritage van that has some severe crazing on one side so the other day I saw an ad for a product to rejuvenate the gel coat. I requested a quote from the company and I must say they were quick to respond but the product seemed just a little bit expen...

meetoo · meetoo

I am trying to insert a photo with a post and it looks like it will come out full size. What is the trick to have it as a thumbnail that you click on to be full size? Help needed please. Thanks Cheers John

Dolly · Dolly

Ok guys, i'm going to have a spit about a safety issue that is bugging me I have been trying to to find the correct torque settings for the wheel nuts on my Jayco Stirling so that I can maintain a safe standard So I rang Jayco and they told me that it was not policy to reveal those details because it was a liabil...

Rocko · Rocko

Hi folks Have a few tech questions for the people in the know... Considering buying a 2013 Eagle Outback, and curious as to where the roof wires are located as part of the "solar provision" spec? In my previous Coromal poptop, they were located under the eaves of the pop top, but at a quick glance, I could...

Gitano · Gitano

Hello, After having a converted Mazda 3500 bus few years ago, I am looking again in converting a small bus for start touring again. I know the reputation of the Toyota 6 cyl 4.2 engine but not have any idea how good it is the 4 cyl 4lt engine in the later models. is the 4 cyl reliable? Is as good as the 4.2? Inpu...

MUX 1 · MUX 1

We have got a RV media radio in van but cannot get blue quick tune function button to work. We would like to scan for available radio stations anyone have any ideas? Cheers.

Trevor law · Trevor law

Is there anyone using one of the Anderson wdh as their preferred wdh.Our hayman Reese hitch needs repairing so I don't know wether to renew or repair Thanks for any input Trevor

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/

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	What size 12 V wire to Ciga plug (Preview) Noticed the original wire under the van to external ciga plugs has copped some damage over the years so I would like to replace it. Original wire appears to fine for my liking. so i am asking what is the best size wire to use. Maximum run from battery area to rear of van 16 ft. 1x plug at both ends of van and 2 x p...	CC Bear	7	998	09:59 PM Sep 5, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	12volt fridge motion sensor cut out (Preview) Hi - Has anyone out there in grey nomad caravan land fitted one of those motion sensor cut- out switches for their 12 volt fridge to stop battery drain when stationary. I am wondering if they are any good and trouble free or any bad experiences with them . We are getting fed up with putting fridge items in...	Paulo	19	4343	11:00 AM Sep 5, 2016 by macka17
	Rejuvenating an old Jayco Heritage (Fibreglass) (Preview) Good Morning everyone, Just a quick one, we have an old Jayco Heritage van that has some severe crazing on one side so the other day I saw an ad for a product to rejuvenate the gel coat. I requested a quote from the company and I must say they were quick to respond but the product seemed just a little bit expen...	Crackles	4	3071	10:22 AM Sep 5, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	How to insert photos (Preview) I am trying to insert a photo with a post and it looks like it will come out full size. What is the trick to have it as a thumbnail that you click on to be full size? Help needed please. Thanks Cheers John	meetoo	5	791	04:10 AM Sep 5, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	Torque Talk ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Ok guys, i'm going to have a spit about a safety issue that is bugging me I have been trying to to find the correct torque settings for the wheel nuts on my Jayco Stirling so that I can maintain a safe standard So I rang Jayco and they told me that it was not policy to reveal those details because it was a liabil...	Dolly	33	9939	10:06 PM Sep 4, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	Jayco Eagle Outback 2013 question on "solar provision" and using inverter to power microwave (Preview) Hi folks Have a few tech questions for the people in the know... Considering buying a 2013 Eagle Outback, and curious as to where the roof wires are located as part of the "solar provision" spec? In my previous Coromal poptop, they were located under the eaves of the pop top, but at a quick glance, I could...	Rocko	5	3103	08:51 AM Sep 4, 2016 by macka17
	Toyota Coaster Toyota Coaster (Preview) Hello, After having a converted Mazda 3500 bus few years ago, I am looking again in converting a small bus for start touring again. I know the reputation of the Toyota 6 cyl 4.2 engine but not have any idea how good it is the 4 cyl 4lt engine in the later models. is the 4 cyl reliable? Is as good as the 4.2? Inpu...	Gitano	13	18384	12:12 PM Sep 3, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	rv media radio (Preview) We have got a RV media radio in van but cannot get blue quick tune function button to work. We would like to scan for available radio stations anyone have any ideas? Cheers.	MUX 1	1	899	08:03 PM Sep 2, 2016 by Dougwe
	Anderson WDH (Preview) Is there anyone using one of the Anderson wdh as their preferred wdh.Our hayman Reese hitch needs repairing so I don't know wether to renew or repair Thanks for any input Trevor	Trevor law	18	4354	09:04 AM Sep 2, 2016 by Phillipn
	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	1271	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	2770	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	4524	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	1266	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	3332	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	1005	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	836	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	1552	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	1296	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	2166	05:42 PM Aug 29, 2016 by PeterD
	Coleman air conditioner Mach 8 (Preview) http://thegreynomads.activeboard.com/t50048228/air-conditioner/	jade46	5	1981	10:25 AM Aug 29, 2016 by migra
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