Techies' Corner

Allyoops · Allyoops

Hi All Should the tow ball be a tight fit in the female receiver or should it be able to move. The vertical movement can be reduced or eliminated via the bolt in the tongue, but does nothing to prevent sideways movement. I ask as my Pajero Sport has quite a lot of lateral movement. Thanks Ally

Outback · Outback

Hi Guys Went to service my roller rocker suspension this morning and noticed that the grease nipples that feed the actual rollers at both ends would not accept grease. I removed the nipples and they worked fine. Do these rollers seize up and if so what do I need to do. Any help would be greatly appreciate...

Sundance · Sundance

Am in the process of getting a new tow vehicle and am wondering if it's better to get a tray fitted and then the canopy on top of that or to get the canopy with the floor fitted? If I get a canopy with the floor fitted what happens to the original tray body? Any advice appreciated. Thanks

Dolly · Dolly

Any one out there know where I can purchase a good set of bushes to replace my Tandem Rocker leaf Spring worn out ones I have heard about new ones that last 40,000 ks Thanks

peacewalker · peacewalker

Been following this site for 3 years, fantastic information. Finally will be on road end of june, excited and bit scared at the same time. Hope to meet up on the road

Chutneylover · Chutneylover

Hi All,Was wondering if anyone is using a Foxtel Satellite set top box (Std, IQ 2or 3) while travelling.We have brought our home satellite IQ2 box away with us this time and have it working well except for an annoyingly long start up time.In our van we have a portable Sat system picking up the satellite w...

gooba53 · gooba53

our 215 ltr waeco 12volt only in caravan compressor fridge runs almost non stop in the hot weather. The cooling and freezing efficiency is fine, of 5 settings it's set on 3. is this normal? A seperate but relevant and main question , perhaps for the solar section , is we feels the compressor fridge c...

gooba53 · gooba53

tested batteries after sitting for a week with no load on. (aim was to be confident batteries ok) the three of them were 12.9 and it was after sunset . Put a bit of load on and only dropped to 12.8, (but fridge isn't running ) purchased 200wt portable solar system with seperate regulator and seperate fe...

gollymolly · gollymolly

Need new tyres on the above and we are carrying just under 1 ton. Any suggestions?

Steve11 · Steve11

Hi fellow nomads, looking for any feedback on Isuzu MUX. ok I got it wrong the first time around, and i am not happy with my tow vehicle. I have looked and read and narrowed it down to the MUX, considering car size, budget, reputation etc. Towing Jayco Journey 16 ft, about 2 T loaded i guess. Though we want t...

Norweb · Norweb

Just finishing our first long trip Richmond (NSW),North Haven, Walcha, Hawkes Nest and Home. Showered in Caravan Parks then at Hawkes Nest unpowered site for 4 days. The gas hot water would not light, just kept popping, then hooked up the generator and ran on 240v the water after 25min was just luke w...

TeamBernian · TeamBernian

hi folks, looking at a new Fuji-micro 2.5kva inverter generator from eBay $579 it's in our budget, any suggestions for others in the price range that have been proven to be acceptable thanks in advance

Gaz n Shell · Gaz n Shell

G/day We are thinkin of fitting a turbo to the old cruiser 1hz donk,has anyone on the forum done this to a high km motor [450,000 km] ,I,ve been advised by the local turbo bloke that he has done this upgrade to much higher km trucks with no longevity issues,is he bull----ing me or what. I don't tow anything...

goldenyears · goldenyears

Continuing the discussion on induction cookers etc . I would like some advice on invertors ... plan to upgrade an 1100 watt mod sine to pure sine say 2000 ... 2500 watt need something compact can anyone recommend a brand ? so many out there and want to avoid those cheap ones on ebay !!! heard a few stori...

rgren2 · rgren2

OK, I know a lot don't like generators, but here's a question I haven't seen answered anywhere else. When using your generator do you keep it on the slide or do you take it off the slide and place it on the ground to run? My simple thoughts are that if its on the slide it will vibrate through the van and maybe l...

Nomad_Nev · Nomad_Nev

http://www.ebay.com/itm/12V-24V-30A-Intelligent-acid-battery-charger-smar...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

If your like changing gears then this is your dream come true. Can't seem to post the link but it's on YouTube if your interested . The clip is over 3 years old but never seen one here in OZ yet , looks like an answer to medium sized motorhomes certainly suit those into the rough country or out...

Dolly · Dolly

Does anyone out there no how to make fibreglass shine? I am using all the good stuff but it still comes up streaky and dull Have heard about an American product called 303 Aerospace Protectant but not sure if I can buy it here Any ideas would be welcome

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

Aussie Paul.

CaptMac · CaptMac

Hi All, The link below relates to a custom conversion of a second-hand IVECO Daily 50C18 Cargo Van to a Home/Office. It contains general notes and and tips that may help you with the build sequence. Installation of electrics and lpg gas must be done by professional tradesmen. Any structural alterat...

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	Tow hitch tolerance (Preview) Hi All Should the tow ball be a tight fit in the female receiver or should it be able to move. The vertical movement can be reduced or eliminated via the bolt in the tongue, but does nothing to prevent sideways movement. I ask as my Pajero Sport has quite a lot of lateral movement. Thanks Ally	Allyoops	4	1639	09:09 PM May 9, 2016 by Allyoops
	Roller Rocker suspension issues (Preview) Hi Guys Went to service my roller rocker suspension this morning and noticed that the grease nipples that feed the actual rollers at both ends would not accept grease. I removed the nipples and they worked fine. Do these rollers seize up and if so what do I need to do. Any help would be greatly appreciate...	Outback	14	4581	08:41 PM May 9, 2016 by vkharrow
	Canopy query (Preview) Am in the process of getting a new tow vehicle and am wondering if it's better to get a tray fitted and then the canopy on top of that or to get the canopy with the floor fitted? If I get a canopy with the floor fitted what happens to the original tray body? Any advice appreciated. Thanks	Sundance	7	1147	07:04 PM May 9, 2016 by Sundance
	Tandem Rocker Bushes (Preview) Any one out there know where I can purchase a good set of bushes to replace my Tandem Rocker leaf Spring worn out ones I have heard about new ones that last 40,000 ks Thanks	Dolly	2	1078	05:57 PM May 8, 2016 by Possum3
	newbie (Preview) Been following this site for 3 years, fantastic information. Finally will be on road end of june, excited and bit scared at the same time. Hope to meet up on the road	peacewalker	1	738	05:37 PM May 8, 2016 by Tony Bev
	Using Foxtel IQ2 box with satellite TV (Preview) Hi All,Was wondering if anyone is using a Foxtel Satellite set top box (Std, IQ 2or 3) while travelling.We have brought our home satellite IQ2 box away with us this time and have it working well except for an annoyingly long start up time.In our van we have a portable Sat system picking up the satellite w...	Chutneylover	12	3653	07:55 PM May 7, 2016 by Sparkster
	Waeco compressor fridge ( 1 2 ) (Preview) our 215 ltr waeco 12volt only in caravan compressor fridge runs almost non stop in the hot weather. The cooling and freezing efficiency is fine, of 5 settings it's set on 3. is this normal? A seperate but relevant and main question , perhaps for the solar section , is we feels the compressor fridge c...	gooba53	31	13139	07:09 PM May 6, 2016 by Ronnie and Kim
	Update on "power" issues from last week (Preview) tested batteries after sitting for a week with no load on. (aim was to be confident batteries ok) the three of them were 12.9 and it was after sunset . Put a bit of load on and only dropped to 12.8, (but fridge isn't running ) purchased 200wt portable solar system with seperate regulator and seperate fe...	gooba53	2	777	04:54 PM May 6, 2016 by gooba53
	Isuzu d max new tyres (Preview) Need new tyres on the above and we are carrying just under 1 ton. Any suggestions?	gollymolly	5	995	06:04 AM May 6, 2016 by gollymolly
	Tow car- MUX? (Preview) Hi fellow nomads, looking for any feedback on Isuzu MUX. ok I got it wrong the first time around, and i am not happy with my tow vehicle. I have looked and read and narrowed it down to the MUX, considering car size, budget, reputation etc. Towing Jayco Journey 16 ft, about 2 T loaded i guess. Though we want t...	Steve11	3	1318	11:02 PM May 5, 2016 by Bruce and Bev
	Jayco Heritage hot water system (Preview) Just finishing our first long trip Richmond (NSW),North Haven, Walcha, Hawkes Nest and Home. Showered in Caravan Parks then at Hawkes Nest unpowered site for 4 days. The gas hot water would not light, just kept popping, then hooked up the generator and ran on 240v the water after 25min was just luke w...	Norweb	11	3021	10:07 PM May 4, 2016 by Tony Bev
	2.5kva inverter/generator (Preview) hi folks, looking at a new Fuji-micro 2.5kva inverter generator from eBay $579 it's in our budget, any suggestions for others in the price range that have been proven to be acceptable thanks in advance	TeamBernian	9	1704	08:53 PM May 4, 2016 by TeamBernian
	1HZ turbo (Preview) G/day We are thinkin of fitting a turbo to the old cruiser 1hz donk,has anyone on the forum done this to a high km motor [450,000 km] ,I,ve been advised by the local turbo bloke that he has done this upgrade to much higher km trucks with no longevity issues,is he bull----ing me or what. I don't tow anything...	Gaz n Shell	14	4734	07:57 PM May 4, 2016 by Gaz n Shell
	pure sine wave invertors (Preview) Continuing the discussion on induction cookers etc . I would like some advice on invertors ... plan to upgrade an 1100 watt mod sine to pure sine say 2000 ... 2500 watt need something compact can anyone recommend a brand ? so many out there and want to avoid those cheap ones on ebay !!! heard a few stori...	goldenyears	3	783	05:37 PM May 4, 2016 by goldenyears
	Parking your generator. (Preview) OK, I know a lot don't like generators, but here's a question I haven't seen answered anywhere else. When using your generator do you keep it on the slide or do you take it off the slide and place it on the ground to run? My simple thoughts are that if its on the slide it will vibrate through the van and maybe l...	rgren2	4	1108	04:50 PM May 4, 2016 by JayDee
	Cheap 30A Charger, whats the catch? (Preview) http://www.ebay.com/itm/12V-24V-30A-Intelligent-acid-battery-charger-smar...	Nomad_Nev	10	1323	11:44 AM May 4, 2016 by hako
	Happy Gear Changing (Preview) If your like changing gears then this is your dream come true. Can't seem to post the link but it's on YouTube if your interested . The clip is over 3 years old but never seen one here in OZ yet , looks like an answer to medium sized motorhomes certainly suit those into the rough country or out...	Wombat 280	4	1159	08:24 PM May 3, 2016 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Fibreglass (Preview) Does anyone out there no how to make fibreglass shine? I am using all the good stuff but it still comes up streaky and dull Have heard about an American product called 303 Aerospace Protectant but not sure if I can buy it here Any ideas would be welcome	Dolly	5	1434	02:09 PM May 3, 2016 by Garywg88
	On a FB page.. (Preview) Aussie Paul.	aussie_paul	12	1238	01:07 PM May 3, 2016 by hako
	Conversion Cargo Van to Motorhome DIY Guide Van Conversion Cargo Van Campervan Motorhome Building a Motorhome DIY Build (Preview) Hi All, The link below relates to a custom conversion of a second-hand IVECO Daily 50C18 Cargo Van to a Home/Office. It contains general notes and and tips that may help you with the build sequence. Installation of electrics and lpg gas must be done by professional tradesmen. Any structural alterat...	CaptMac	3	4102	11:23 AM May 3, 2016 by CaptMac
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