Techies' Corner

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.

Dick0 · Dick0

Hi Everyone, I am providing the following information, for those interested, in systems based on thermal radiator heating. There is not much information on these systems as there is on Gas, Diesel or Electric heating systems. When free camping, my priority was a simple, efficient, low cost, affor...

Dougwe · Dougwe

Just a quickie. I have been trying to find a Public Weighbridge here in Down town Townsville Nth QLD. Not easy. Mr Google wasn't much help. Yellow and white pages spat the dummy. I rang a local and he mentioned the traffic people have one and where to find them, they were closed for Reno's when I got there....

Dick0 · Dick0

I've seen numerous posts about adding Sodium Percarbonate to toilet cassettes, and I do the same with excellent results. I am thinking of installing a grey water tank about 45lt in size. Do you get the same results adding SP to grey water tanks, otherwise, what would you use to neutralise grey water in...

snap1946 · snap1946

hi allcould my caravan be upgraded to carry more load this my compliance plateAttachments

JohnR · JohnR

I do NOT want to re-ignite the grey water debate as such. However the system fitted to the "Jayco Outback" is now well over 2.6yrs since fitting and beyond warranty////.I cannot speak highly enough of the benefits, as well the number of enquiries we have had in CP parks and request to climb under to take...

chrisw31 · chrisw31

I have got conflicting advice about the ability to tow my Feroza (1500kg) behind a Fiat Ducato, anyone actually doing it?

mezza56 · mezza56

Hi all, I was going up to get my van weighed today and had debated in my mind whether to take the weight distribution hitch out of the boot and fit it or just use the std goose neck as the w/bridge is only around the cnr. Then it occurred to me that I'd have to unhitch it once on the weigh bridge, in order to weig...

C00P · C00P

Hi Folks, Recently took our second-hand caravan for an excursion of a few weeks during which it rained and we have a leak in one of our 4-season vents. The vent is the old-style aluminium one, and the leak appears to be at or near a corner. I tried putting extra sealant around where the clear panel (the top...

mezza56 · mezza56

For those GN that have a Honda gen 2000 , have you experienced any problems with it running your Aircon in real hot weather (ie) o/heating and cutting out . I am going to buy one and wondering whether I should go up to the Yam 2400 . Any info appreciated.

Tony Bev · Tony Bev

I hope that this is not too low tech, for the Techies CornerThe sun visor on my 2006 model Fiat Ducato, does not swivel to cover the door windowHas anyone managed to find a swivel one?I use an old fold out paper map, bent (or torn), to correct width and length. I place about 10mm over the top of the window, an...

Paulo · Paulo

Hi - After reading the latest Grey Nomad News about rollovers and avoiding sway situations , got me thinking . I am not a fan of loading up the rear of my van for obvious reasons and what if i remove the heavy rear steel pipe bumper bar ! Do you guys have any thoughts on this . Lots of vintage vans did not have th...

banditandjo · banditandjo

Tell me about antennas Should i go winegard or sat dish

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

Our Coast to Coast SW6DEA HWS fires up on gas, runs for a few seconds, then cuts out. It then attempts a restart and sometimes keeps going, and sometimes cuts out and restarts. If not going after 3 start attempts we have to switch it off and try again. I had put this down to an old gas cylinder that I think had...

Charm · Charm

We are looking at the Milenco Omni Directional TV antenna (mushroom type) and before we go purchasing, I am wondering if anyone has one installed and am curious as to how well it works. Thanks in advance

Murraman · Murraman

I have a Coaster 85 that has an heat exchanger in a tank 60L that the rear heater setup runs the water from the engine through it. This works well to supply hot water but has a downside in that my engine runs way too cold. Like high 50c to low 60c all the time. Very rarely would I see 70c this is with a new genuine...

rgren2 · rgren2

I was usually trying to park my van when space is available with the awning side pointing away from the sun to have a nice shady afternoon. Then the other day just outside Katherine another vanner said that they park the other way around to keep the sun off the fridge. What is the general consensus of the w...

Graeme · Graeme

Our 2014 Jayco StarCraft Outback came with the wind up "winegard" antenna and 12 volt sphere tv. The van is new to us and after 2 weeks on the road we haven't had continuous reception for more that 30 minutes. The tele shuts of with the red light still on, by switching off the power and the little green ligh...

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	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	1044	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	1519	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	1497	09:41 PM Aug 25, 2016 by aussie_paul
	Thermal / Radiator Heating (Preview) Hi Everyone, I am providing the following information, for those interested, in systems based on thermal radiator heating. There is not much information on these systems as there is on Gas, Diesel or Electric heating systems. When free camping, my priority was a simple, efficient, low cost, affor...	Dick0	8	1239	06:12 PM Aug 25, 2016 by Murraman
	PUBLIC WEIGHBRIDGE TOWNSVILLE (Preview) Just a quickie. I have been trying to find a Public Weighbridge here in Down town Townsville Nth QLD. Not easy. Mr Google wasn't much help. Yellow and white pages spat the dummy. I rang a local and he mentioned the traffic people have one and where to find them, they were closed for Reno's when I got there....	Dougwe	10	4858	08:07 AM Aug 25, 2016 by WAssa41
	Grey Water Tank Additives (Preview) I've seen numerous posts about adding Sodium Percarbonate to toilet cassettes, and I do the same with excellent results. I am thinking of installing a grey water tank about 45lt in size. Do you get the same results adding SP to grey water tanks, otherwise, what would you use to neutralise grey water in...	Dick0	15	2752	05:20 PM Aug 24, 2016 by Dick0
	caravan upgrade (Preview) hi allcould my caravan be upgraded to carry more load this my compliance plateAttachments	snap1946	3	1065	02:59 PM Aug 24, 2016 by PeterInSa
	Cleaning a System that Works? (Preview) I do NOT want to re-ignite the grey water debate as such. However the system fitted to the "Jayco Outback" is now well over 2.6yrs since fitting and beyond warranty////.I cannot speak highly enough of the benefits, as well the number of enquiries we have had in CP parks and request to climb under to take...	JohnR	12	1585	11:47 AM Aug 24, 2016 by JohnR
	Towing a tagalong behind a front wheel drive motorhome (Preview) I have got conflicting advice about the ability to tow my Feroza (1500kg) behind a Fiat Ducato, anyone actually doing it?	chrisw31	14	3424	10:08 AM Aug 24, 2016 by chrisw31
	TBW (Preview) Hi all, I was going up to get my van weighed today and had debated in my mind whether to take the weight distribution hitch out of the boot and fit it or just use the std goose neck as the w/bridge is only around the cnr. Then it occurred to me that I'd have to unhitch it once on the weigh bridge, in order to weig...	mezza56	7	1234	10:21 PM Aug 23, 2016 by C00P
	4-Season vent leak (Preview) Hi Folks, Recently took our second-hand caravan for an excursion of a few weeks during which it rained and we have a leak in one of our 4-season vents. The vent is the old-style aluminium one, and the leak appears to be at or near a corner. I tried putting extra sealant around where the clear panel (the top...	C00P	8	1862	10:11 PM Aug 23, 2016 by C00P
	generator (Preview) For those GN that have a Honda gen 2000 , have you experienced any problems with it running your Aircon in real hot weather (ie) o/heating and cutting out . I am going to buy one and wondering whether I should go up to the Yam 2400 . Any info appreciated.	mezza56	12	2167	11:19 PM Aug 22, 2016 by C00P
	Fiat Ducato Windscreen Sun Visor (Preview) I hope that this is not too low tech, for the Techies CornerThe sun visor on my 2006 model Fiat Ducato, does not swivel to cover the door windowHas anyone managed to find a swivel one?I use an old fold out paper map, bent (or torn), to correct width and length. I place about 10mm over the top of the window, an...	Tony Bev	0	997	06:18 PM Aug 21, 2016 by Tony Bev
	Rear Bumper Bars (Preview) Hi - After reading the latest Grey Nomad News about rollovers and avoiding sway situations , got me thinking . I am not a fan of loading up the rear of my van for obvious reasons and what if i remove the heavy rear steel pipe bumper bar ! Do you guys have any thoughts on this . Lots of vintage vans did not have th...	Paulo	2	1164	05:48 PM Aug 21, 2016 by Paulo
	antennas (Preview) Tell me about antennas Should i go winegard or sat dish	banditandjo	5	1134	05:45 PM Aug 21, 2016 by Tony Bev
	Hot water problem on gas... (Preview) Our Coast to Coast SW6DEA HWS fires up on gas, runs for a few seconds, then cuts out. It then attempts a restart and sometimes keeps going, and sometimes cuts out and restarts. If not going after 3 start attempts we have to switch it off and try again. I had put this down to an old gas cylinder that I think had...	aussie_paul	16	2367	06:43 PM Aug 20, 2016 by aussie_paul
	TV Antenna (Preview) We are looking at the Milenco Omni Directional TV antenna (mushroom type) and before we go purchasing, I am wondering if anyone has one installed and am curious as to how well it works. Thanks in advance	Charm	10	2453	06:04 PM Aug 20, 2016 by kezngaz
	Hot water issue (Preview) I have a Coaster 85 that has an heat exchanger in a tank 60L that the rear heater setup runs the water from the engine through it. This works well to supply hot water but has a downside in that my engine runs way too cold. Like high 50c to low 60c all the time. Very rarely would I see 70c this is with a new genuine...	Murraman	3	921	06:01 PM Aug 20, 2016 by kezngaz
	Direction that you park your van. (Preview) I was usually trying to park my van when space is available with the awning side pointing away from the sun to have a nice shady afternoon. Then the other day just outside Katherine another vanner said that they park the other way around to keep the sun off the fridge. What is the general consensus of the w...	rgren2	13	1724	05:31 PM Aug 20, 2016 by aussie_paul
	Tele problems. (Preview) Our 2014 Jayco StarCraft Outback came with the wind up "winegard" antenna and 12 volt sphere tv. The van is new to us and after 2 weeks on the road we haven't had continuous reception for more that 30 minutes. The tele shuts of with the red light still on, by switching off the power and the little green ligh...	Graeme	3	1115	08:28 PM Aug 19, 2016 by DeBe
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