Techies' Corner

Motherhen · Motherhen

Have anyone here had a caravan break away (tow hitch and chains)? Did the breakaway brakes stop the caravan? How soon? Where were you driving? Speed, terrain and traffic? Please tell your story. We all know that trailers with a Gross Trailer Mass (GTM) exceeding 2 tonnes must have a breakaway system...

Philw · Philw

I also realised it has been done to death but was chatting to a caravan repairer who suggested that gas heating was better as a diesel heater had to be run for an hour every month to clean out the diesel residue and serviced every year at a cost of around $100. That gas was cleaner and did not need the servici...

chicken · chicken

Hi all. We are looking to book a trip to Tasmania next year but can't find the dates for High and Low tariffs. Does anyone know? We will probably leave very early Jan 2017 which I realize that will be high shoulder, but can't find out when it changes to the Low shoulder for our return as we want to stay arou...

NeilandRaine · NeilandRaine

I need some input please. We have a 12 volt (cigarette plug type) fan, up until recently we didn't have a problem. About a month ago when we started to use the fan it completely destroyed our TV reception Same thing happened when plugged into 240 through a transformer. WE have no problems when using Sat...

Wombat66 · Wombat66

We have just taken delivery of a BT50 duel cab and interested in any opinion on pros and cons of a canopy vs hard lockable cover for the tub when travelling. Wombat66

Jokas · Jokas

I have removed the heater/air dash panel from my 2013 Isuzu dmax to install a uhf radio. When trying to get it back the rear controls came off the heat dial and the selection dial and I cannot get them back on and working. is there a special way to do it or is there a clip I am missing. It appears to seat properl...

goldcoaster · goldcoaster

Looking for a 12v Air Compressor that will pump up my Motorhome tyres to 80psi. Plenty on ebay referring to 4wd's , not sure if they would handle truck tyres. Thanks Mick

Treecrest14 · Treecrest14

Hi Has anyone pulled apart the Toilet water press part on the top of a 2011 Coromal Element 542 toilet? I thought it was a Thetford toilet, but not too sure now as I downloaded a Thetford Toilet Repair guide and can't locate anything that looks like it! Assistance appreciated. Glen

PeterInSa · PeterInSa

Prior to a trip I checkout the operation of the caravan lights (glow) and brakes (hum) using a battery charger and fittings that fit into the caravan plug, then if anything is amiss I fix it. Would like to be able to check out the operation of the Prodigy (4 or 5 year old model) in the tug, prior to the hook u...

patrol03 · patrol03

I am considering a new set of towing mirrors for my truck.I have narrowed it down to 3 brands. Milenco,Ora and Reich. Ora and Reich have flat lenses while Milenco use a convex lens giving a wider view but distorting distance.Ora use a different fixing system to the side mirrors than the other two. Reich...

Crane · Crane

Hoping this is the correct place to ask .... please advise if I need to move it somewhere else. We hope to take delivery of our first van late May and have started researching for our first big trip. (First trip will be 2 weeks to get the hang of it) Wondering if anyone has advice on a map making app or site a...

adventure before dementia · adventure before dementia

Hi, need new shockers for my ford wagon 1996 . Not sure if l need pump up ones , but l need new shockers and thats a given . How do l tell which ones , ty lan

Papou · Papou

Rule of thumb or requirement for chain lenths on drawbar of Van ??...

johnwembley · johnwembley

Hi All, Just back from a fantastic trip to Coral Bay and Karijini NP. The Gorges and scenery are amazing. Hoping you can help with our query today. We have an Engel 60Lt Fridge Freezer. Approx 5 years old. It works great when plugged on the mains. However when we are camping without Mains power and runnin...

jonslaur · jonslaur

Where do you fill the flush water and how much is put in

iana · iana

After getting a rough quote to get my water tanks re-arranged, I have decided to tackle the job myself. Yesterday was the start, I removed hoses and valves. Puzzled as to why my front water tank was near full, I will have to check that out as I am sure I emptied them. Today I hope to drop the front water tank,...

Bas + Eve · Bas + Eve

My new satking decoder reads 8888 after scanning. The dish is correctly aligned and picks up the satellite. Have rehit the card etc. It worked fine initially, only used once, but since.....:( Any ideas? Thanks for all and any help

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... All those who tow are looking for the best power and torque ... this should give an idea on why diesels and torque are the answer

Cheers - John

Desert Dweller · Desert Dweller

A fairly simple question. Has anyone had one & what does it involve to rectify, technically & cost wise? The drivers side of our caravan is scrubbing out tyres at a great rate?

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/172120906465?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

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	Has your caravan ever broken away? What happened? (Preview) Have anyone here had a caravan break away (tow hitch and chains)? Did the breakaway brakes stop the caravan? How soon? Where were you driving? Speed, terrain and traffic? Please tell your story. We all know that trailers with a Gross Trailer Mass (GTM) exceeding 2 tonnes must have a breakaway system...	Motherhen	16	14056	11:22 PM Apr 12, 2016 by Motherhen
	Gas vs Diesel heater (Preview) I also realised it has been done to death but was chatting to a caravan repairer who suggested that gas heating was better as a diesel heater had to be run for an hour every month to clean out the diesel residue and serviced every year at a cost of around $100. That gas was cleaner and did not need the servici...	Philw	19	1833	05:11 PM Apr 11, 2016 by elliemike
	High & Low dates for Tasmania (Preview) Hi all. We are looking to book a trip to Tasmania next year but can't find the dates for High and Low tariffs. Does anyone know? We will probably leave very early Jan 2017 which I realize that will be high shoulder, but can't find out when it changes to the Low shoulder for our return as we want to stay arou...	chicken	10	2305	06:42 PM Apr 10, 2016 by Wombat66
	12 volt fan = bad TV reception (Preview) I need some input please. We have a 12 volt (cigarette plug type) fan, up until recently we didn't have a problem. About a month ago when we started to use the fan it completely destroyed our TV reception Same thing happened when plugged into 240 through a transformer. WE have no problems when using Sat...	NeilandRaine	11	1691	03:58 PM Apr 10, 2016 by 03_Troopy
	Canopy vs Hard Cover (Preview) We have just taken delivery of a BT50 duel cab and interested in any opinion on pros and cons of a canopy vs hard lockable cover for the tub when travelling. Wombat66	Wombat66	10	3846	11:38 AM Apr 10, 2016 by Wombat66
	Replacing heater dash control panel on Isuzu dmax (Preview) I have removed the heater/air dash panel from my 2013 Isuzu dmax to install a uhf radio. When trying to get it back the rear controls came off the heat dial and the selection dial and I cannot get them back on and working. is there a special way to do it or is there a clip I am missing. It appears to seat properl...	Jokas	2	2728	11:14 AM Apr 10, 2016 by Jokas
	12v Air Compressor (Preview) Looking for a 12v Air Compressor that will pump up my Motorhome tyres to 80psi. Plenty on ebay referring to 4wd's , not sure if they would handle truck tyres. Thanks Mick	goldcoaster	14	5383	06:55 PM Apr 9, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	Thetford Toilet elect water pump switch not working Toilet (Preview) Hi Has anyone pulled apart the Toilet water press part on the top of a 2011 Coromal Element 542 toilet? I thought it was a Thetford toilet, but not too sure now as I downloaded a Thetford Toilet Repair guide and can't locate anything that looks like it! Assistance appreciated. Glen	Treecrest14	2	891	04:38 PM Apr 9, 2016 by Treecrest14
	Checking out the Operation of a Tekonsha Prodigy (Preview) Prior to a trip I checkout the operation of the caravan lights (glow) and brakes (hum) using a battery charger and fittings that fit into the caravan plug, then if anything is amiss I fix it. Would like to be able to check out the operation of the Prodigy (4 or 5 year old model) in the tug, prior to the hook u...	PeterInSa	3	817	07:58 AM Apr 9, 2016 by PeterD
	Rear view mirrors (Preview) I am considering a new set of towing mirrors for my truck.I have narrowed it down to 3 brands. Milenco,Ora and Reich. Ora and Reich have flat lenses while Milenco use a convex lens giving a wider view but distorting distance.Ora use a different fixing system to the side mirrors than the other two. Reich...	patrol03	11	1165	05:06 PM Apr 7, 2016 by Gregs1
	Newbie Planning - map maker advice please; (Preview) Hoping this is the correct place to ask .... please advise if I need to move it somewhere else. We hope to take delivery of our first van late May and have started researching for our first big trip. (First trip will be 2 weeks to get the hang of it) Wondering if anyone has advice on a map making app or site a...	Crane	10	1807	08:54 PM Apr 6, 2016 by Marken
	new air shockers vs new air shocker ( pump up type ) (Preview) Hi, need new shockers for my ford wagon 1996 . Not sure if l need pump up ones , but l need new shockers and thats a given . How do l tell which ones , ty lan	adventure before dementia	12	1786	08:54 PM Apr 6, 2016 by Bricat70
	Chain Lengths (Preview) Rule of thumb or requirement for chain lenths on drawbar of Van ??...	Papou	11	1520	04:13 PM Apr 6, 2016 by Hylife
	Engel on Jayco Swan (Preview) Hi All, Just back from a fantastic trip to Coral Bay and Karijini NP. The Gorges and scenery are amazing. Hoping you can help with our query today. We have an Engel 60Lt Fridge Freezer. Approx 5 years old. It works great when plugged on the mains. However when we are camping without Mains power and runnin...	johnwembley	14	2456	04:02 PM Apr 6, 2016 by Hylife
	Thetford cassette toilet 402c (Preview) Where do you fill the flush water and how much is put in	jonslaur	2	1559	10:54 PM Apr 3, 2016 by jonslaur
	Grey Water tank removal. (Preview) After getting a rough quote to get my water tanks re-arranged, I have decided to tackle the job myself. Yesterday was the start, I removed hoses and valves. Puzzled as to why my front water tank was near full, I will have to check that out as I am sure I emptied them. Today I hope to drop the front water tank,...	iana	19	2230	09:03 PM Apr 3, 2016 by iana
	Decoder message (Preview) My new satking decoder reads 8888 after scanning. The dish is correctly aligned and picks up the satellite. Have rehit the card etc. It worked fine initially, only used once, but since.....:( Any ideas? Thanks for all and any help	Bas + Eve	2	761	11:27 PM Apr 2, 2016 by PeterD
	Talking about getting more..... (Preview) Gday... All those who tow are looking for the best power and torque ... this should give an idea on why diesels and torque are the answer Cheers - John	rockylizard	3	1260	11:17 PM Apr 2, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	Bent Axle? (Preview) A fairly simple question. Has anyone had one & what does it involve to rectify, technically & cost wise? The drivers side of our caravan is scrubbing out tyres at a great rate?	Desert Dweller	10	4733	11:10 PM Apr 2, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	VAST TV (Preview) http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/172120906465?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT	aussie_paul	10	1381	11:05 PM Mar 31, 2016 by Dunmowin
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