Techies' Corner

R and B · R and B

Hi techie . I am new to caravanning. I have just purchased a Jayco 16 footer and I am towing it with an Isuzu MUX. When were taking the van home from the yard it was bouncing about quite a bit. By bouncing I mean to say the there was up and down movement between the car and van. Can you suggest a solution to thi...

JOFFG · JOFFG

Hi All. First time post so will see how I go. Been watching the forum as a guest for some time and gained many helpful tips and useful information. Thank You everyone. Now have a question that some of you may be able to help with. Our 03 Jayco Freedom Poptop has a slight low spot in the roof which when the van...

Baggie · Baggie

I've just installed a new old stock Kenwood kdc-u456 radio in the back of our Winnebago for wife to use to help her sleep. I have downloaded the manual, as I need to set it up. Now all has gone well with the tuning etc but the clock insists that it is only 24 hour and she would rather it to be 12 hour. It does not s...

Crazy Dog · Crazy Dog

Guys and gals ...just wondering if any of you have a 2015/16 D-Max 3lt TD auto ..Just wondering what advice you would give regarding towing say a 2.3t van on the flat and up hills regarding auto transmission.. Thinking seriously about getting one very soon.. Look forward to your replies both good and b...

Nobby Simpson · Nobby Simpson

G'day Nomads, I am wondering if anyone out there has some first hand knowledge on the pros and cons of this vehicle ? Any info would be appreciated Regards Nobby

Granty · Granty

Hi Just back from 2 week roadtrip. We only use the gas cooktop in our Jayco Dove to boil the kettle. First half of the trip the cooker was ok. Then it stopped getting gas thru. Plenty of gas in bottle, Gas is fine to fridge and no gas leaks. Any ideas why there isnt any gas to the cooker ?. Much appreciated...

AndynAL · AndynAL

Morning Nomads, My wife and I are starting our caravan journey with retirement, and only newbies to the forum. I have many, many questions as I want to do things right the first time. We are looking at either a 21' or 23' Traveller caravan with the creature comforts the my beloved (ok Im getting older so...

woolman · woolman

I have 3 cracks raidiating out from the drain in the base. Does anyone know where to purchase a product to seal over the floor? Neil

WilliamChurchill1 · WilliamChurchill1

i have a 2009 Jayco Sterling that has crazing in the Fibre Glass walls. Does anyone know if Jayco will fix it even though if it out of warranty. If not how do you fix it. It's a 22 footer so it would be a big job. I brought it new expecting it to be my last van as I'm in my late sixties and I thought they were strong a...

No Fixed Address · No Fixed Address

Hi Folks, once again I would love to hear from people with experience as opposed to a sales person this time on the subject of a generator. The van we have ordered is a New Age 19ft, we are planning a substantial solar set up for free camping, but we are looking at a generator to run if needed the Air con or...

villatranquilla · villatranquilla

just wondering if any Colorado (twin cab) owners have replaced their battery with a more standard sized battery. Ours (2.5 yrs old) has just died and the RACQ services have had to send to Brisbane for a replacement (we are near Surat) as its not a battery they or any one-else from Roma to Toowoomba carry...

stoney123 · stoney123

http://www.batteriesdirect.com.au/shop/product/23886/V-LFP-12-200.html?ut...

Ascot · Ascot

We are in the process of specing a new caravan.The manufacturer says this is the way to go for on road.My question is the van will be 25'ft,weighing approx.3300kg gross,has any body actually used this suspension,first hand.If so could you please throw a bit of direction to me as to whether we are headi...

gollymolly · gollymolly

We are looking at changing our Nissan Patrol wagon for an Isuzu D-Max duel-cab. Has anyone got one and has anyone heard of any issues with them?

Phil C · Phil C

hi all This little problem is driving me nuts. 3 year old caravan we live in 24/7. Hot water heats up on gas and electricity to proper temp, tested by relief valve. By the time it gets to the outlets, it's luke warm. This happens on both mains water and caravan tanks. The taps are running for a while and...

spida · spida

When parked up for about a month and hooked up to power my breakaway unit starts to make a loud humming noise. Stops if I turn the power off. It is not the unit's battery - put a new one in last time it happened. Charge van batteries with solar when not on power. Unit always has an orange light on - says fully c...

iana · iana

The last trip in the van, the other half saying she felt car sick. I blamed the road surface for causing the pitching of the van, but maybe the pitching is caused by the ESC coming on because of the road surface. I am talking about bituminised highway, but with tree roots and other causes causing undul...

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

Can anyone enlighten me on the quality of the Companion. BCF have a sale $400 off all Companion at the moment. Wondering what they are like. Have googled and read a few reviews but looking for personal experiences now.

mezza56 · mezza56

Hi Recently I fitted new 3x 120A AGM batteries to our van and we have a CTEK 25000 charger , it all looked ok at the time I left the 240v hooked up to the van in storage approx 3 weeks ago , I checked it all last week and all ok . Today I went to check something in the van and the 12v was nearly extinct , the lights b...

Nobby Simpson · Nobby Simpson

Good Afternoon Happy Travellers, I am wanting to pick the brains of any Nomad who has first hand knowledge of the 2008 York Slide-On camper. Please favour me with your esteemed knowledge. regards Nobby

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	Caravan sway and bouncing. (Preview) Hi techie . I am new to caravanning. I have just purchased a Jayco 16 footer and I am towing it with an Isuzu MUX. When were taking the van home from the yard it was bouncing about quite a bit. By bouncing I mean to say the there was up and down movement between the car and van. Can you suggest a solution to thi...	R and B	18	4438	05:13 PM Jun 9, 2016 by Cupie
	Roof repairs (Preview) Hi All. First time post so will see how I go. Been watching the forum as a guest for some time and gained many helpful tips and useful information. Thank You everyone. Now have a question that some of you may be able to help with. Our 03 Jayco Freedom Poptop has a slight low spot in the roof which when the van...	JOFFG	4	1334	07:24 PM Jun 8, 2016 by JOFFG
	Kenwood radio kdc-u456 clock. (Preview) I've just installed a new old stock Kenwood kdc-u456 radio in the back of our Winnebago for wife to use to help her sleep. I have downloaded the manual, as I need to set it up. Now all has gone well with the tuning etc but the clock insists that it is only 24 hour and she would rather it to be 12 hour. It does not s...	Baggie	1	817	06:11 PM Jun 8, 2016 by macka17
	Latest D-Max towing in auto (Preview) Guys and gals ...just wondering if any of you have a 2015/16 D-Max 3lt TD auto ..Just wondering what advice you would give regarding towing say a 2.3t van on the flat and up hills regarding auto transmission.. Thinking seriously about getting one very soon.. Look forward to your replies both good and b...	Crazy Dog	19	4305	10:28 AM Jun 8, 2016 by lizard
	2008 XLT Ford Ranger dual cab diesel (Preview) G'day Nomads, I am wondering if anyone out there has some first hand knowledge on the pros and cons of this vehicle ? Any info would be appreciated Regards Nobby	Nobby Simpson	11	1859	08:04 PM Jun 7, 2016 by Desert Dweller
	Gas cooktop in Van. (Preview) Hi Just back from 2 week roadtrip. We only use the gas cooktop in our Jayco Dove to boil the kettle. First half of the trip the cooker was ok. Then it stopped getting gas thru. Plenty of gas in bottle, Gas is fine to fridge and no gas leaks. Any ideas why there isnt any gas to the cooker ?. Much appreciated...	Granty	6	1187	01:48 PM Jun 7, 2016 by aussie_paul
	Electronic Stability Control (Preview) Morning Nomads, My wife and I are starting our caravan journey with retirement, and only newbies to the forum. I have many, many questions as I want to do things right the first time. We are looking at either a 21' or 23' Traveller caravan with the creature comforts the my beloved (ok Im getting older so...	AndynAL	3	1661	12:40 PM Jun 7, 2016 by PeterD
	Shower base repairs (Preview) I have 3 cracks raidiating out from the drain in the base. Does anyone know where to purchase a product to seal over the floor? Neil	woolman	4	1212	11:13 AM Jun 7, 2016 by woolman
	Fibre Glass crazing on a 2009 Jayco Sterling just noticed does anyone know if Jayco will fix. If not how do you fix it. (Preview) i have a 2009 Jayco Sterling that has crazing in the Fibre Glass walls. Does anyone know if Jayco will fix it even though if it out of warranty. If not how do you fix it. It's a 22 footer so it would be a big job. I brought it new expecting it to be my last van as I'm in my late sixties and I thought they were strong a...	WilliamChurchill1	3	2409	11:27 AM Jun 6, 2016 by Peter_n_Margaret
	generators ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi Folks, once again I would love to hear from people with experience as opposed to a sales person this time on the subject of a generator. The van we have ordered is a New Age 19ft, we are planning a substantial solar set up for free camping, but we are looking at a generator to run if needed the Air con or...	No Fixed Address	48	4941	09:23 AM Jun 6, 2016 by Jaahn
	Colorado Battery (Preview) just wondering if any Colorado (twin cab) owners have replaced their battery with a more standard sized battery. Ours (2.5 yrs old) has just died and the RACQ services have had to send to Brisbane for a replacement (we are near Surat) as its not a battery they or any one-else from Roma to Toowoomba carry...	villatranquilla	7	1169	08:46 PM Jun 5, 2016 by villatranquilla
	battery/inverter (Preview) http://www.batteriesdirect.com.au/shop/product/23886/V-LFP-12-200.html?ut...	stoney123	11	1513	02:02 PM Jun 5, 2016 by stoney123
	Torflex Suspension. (Preview) We are in the process of specing a new caravan.The manufacturer says this is the way to go for on road.My question is the van will be 25'ft,weighing approx.3300kg gross,has any body actually used this suspension,first hand.If so could you please throw a bit of direction to me as to whether we are headi...	Ascot	6	5293	12:53 AM Jun 5, 2016 by PeterD
	Isuzu Dmax (Preview) We are looking at changing our Nissan Patrol wagon for an Isuzu D-Max duel-cab. Has anyone got one and has anyone heard of any issues with them?	gollymolly	11	16235	04:16 PM Jun 4, 2016 by macka17
	Suburban hot water system (Preview) hi all This little problem is driving me nuts. 3 year old caravan we live in 24/7. Hot water heats up on gas and electricity to proper temp, tested by relief valve. By the time it gets to the outlets, it's luke warm. This happens on both mains water and caravan tanks. The taps are running for a while and...	Phil C	15	5151	11:20 AM Jun 4, 2016 by Phil C
	breakaway noise (Preview) When parked up for about a month and hooked up to power my breakaway unit starts to make a loud humming noise. Stops if I turn the power off. It is not the unit's battery - put a new one in last time it happened. Charge van batteries with solar when not on power. Unit always has an orange light on - says fully c...	spida	6	1776	05:52 PM Jun 3, 2016 by Phil C
	Alko ESC brake system. (Preview) The last trip in the van, the other half saying she felt car sick. I blamed the road surface for causing the pitching of the van, but maybe the pitching is caused by the ESC coming on because of the road surface. I am talking about bituminised highway, but with tree roots and other causes causing undul...	iana	6	2451	05:49 PM Jun 3, 2016 by Phil C
	Companion Fridge Freezers Opinions Please (Preview) Can anyone enlighten me on the quality of the Companion. BCF have a sale $400 off all Companion at the moment. Wondering what they are like. Have googled and read a few reviews but looking for personal experiences now.	Happywanderer	9	1586	03:37 PM Jun 2, 2016 by ken thomas
	CTEK charger (Preview) Hi Recently I fitted new 3x 120A AGM batteries to our van and we have a CTEK 25000 charger , it all looked ok at the time I left the 240v hooked up to the van in storage approx 3 weeks ago , I checked it all last week and all ok . Today I went to check something in the van and the 12v was nearly extinct , the lights b...	mezza56	7	1059	11:43 AM Jun 2, 2016 by vince56
	2008 York Slide-On camper (Preview) Good Afternoon Happy Travellers, I am wanting to pick the brains of any Nomad who has first hand knowledge of the 2008 York Slide-On camper. Please favour me with your esteemed knowledge. regards Nobby	Nobby Simpson	2	880	03:57 PM Jun 1, 2016 by Nobby Simpson
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