Techies' Corner

Hodgey · Hodgey

Gday, I have a Sphere SSA-850 dish and an Altech DSR-9625 receiver with a very interesting problem. The receiver looses satellite lock every night around 8:00pm and doesn't regain it again until about 9:00 next morning. I've connected the Altech receiver to a dish I have at home on the carport roof an...

Dougwe · Dougwe

How, all. Yep, did the search, worded things differently but only found one topic with no real ending, so here I am asking the knowledgable people on this great forum. I have a 2014 Colorado twin cab ute with globe lights and a 2014 caravan with LED lights. When van connected to the Collie the side and rea...

cherylmac · cherylmac

Has anyone had our problem? Want to have an annexe fitted to the van but the exhaust gas from the heat exchanger is a low wall grill under the awning side of the van ,option one pipe through the roof? Option two would be to pipe above the awning through the wall has anyone had this problem thanks in advance...

woolman · woolman

The thermostat on our Waeco HDC 220 fridge has failed. Does anyone know where I can purchase a replacement thermostat with out paying half the cost of the fridge. I can't see a Waeco Thermostat being that much more expensive than for other 12v fridges. The registered agent quote to replace I would be be...

mike g g · mike g g

HI Thanks to all for the info will leave it as is for the moment,as yes it does the job very well and I`m only looking to improve its low down rpm when the turbo spools up it`s fine,also get 14.9 towing at 100 kl`m er hour and my van loaded over a public weightbridge 1 tank full of water was 2280kg`s,thanks ag...

Gus1949 · Gus1949

I have installed a fan behind the fridge in our van and picked up power for it. Fan runs well. I want to install a Narva rocker switch in the circuit so the fan can be switched off. I have placed the switch in the positive wire that runs to the fan and connected the wires to the positive and ACC terminals on t...

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...

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	Satellite TV reception (Preview) Gday, I have a Sphere SSA-850 dish and an Altech DSR-9625 receiver with a very interesting problem. The receiver looses satellite lock every night around 8:00pm and doesn't regain it again until about 9:00 next morning. I've connected the Altech receiver to a dish I have at home on the carport roof an...	Hodgey	6	1114	04:51 PM Apr 14, 2016 by Hodgey
	VAN LIGHTS FLASH ABOUT EVERY 5 SECONDS OR SO (Preview) How, all. Yep, did the search, worded things differently but only found one topic with no real ending, so here I am asking the knowledgable people on this great forum. I have a 2014 Colorado twin cab ute with globe lights and a 2014 caravan with LED lights. When van connected to the Collie the side and rea...	Dougwe	19	2916	07:08 AM Apr 14, 2016 by 03_Troopy
	Fridge ventilation with an annexe (exhaust gas) (Preview) Has anyone had our problem? Want to have an annexe fitted to the van but the exhaust gas from the heat exchanger is a low wall grill under the awning side of the van ,option one pipe through the roof? Option two would be to pipe above the awning through the wall has anyone had this problem thanks in advance...	cherylmac	6	966	11:11 PM Apr 13, 2016 by Hylife
	waeco fridge thermostat (Preview) The thermostat on our Waeco HDC 220 fridge has failed. Does anyone know where I can purchase a replacement thermostat with out paying half the cost of the fridge. I can't see a Waeco Thermostat being that much more expensive than for other 12v fridges. The registered agent quote to replace I would be be...	woolman	8	3787	06:58 PM Apr 13, 2016 by DeBe
	Ford Exhaust systems (Preview) HI Thanks to all for the info will leave it as is for the moment,as yes it does the job very well and I`m only looking to improve its low down rpm when the turbo spools up it`s fine,also get 14.9 towing at 100 kl`m er hour and my van loaded over a public weightbridge 1 tank full of water was 2280kg`s,thanks ag...	mike g g	0	593	01:21 PM Apr 13, 2016 by mike g g
	Installing a volt switch (Preview) I have installed a fan behind the fridge in our van and picked up power for it. Fan runs well. I want to install a Narva rocker switch in the circuit so the fan can be switched off. I have placed the switch in the positive wire that runs to the fan and connected the wires to the positive and ACC terminals on t...	Gus1949	23	2145	10:58 AM Apr 13, 2016 by oldtrack123
	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	14296	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	1849	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	2318	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	1709	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	3876	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	2770	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	5404	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	900	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	825	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	1175	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	1821	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	1794	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	1532	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	2482	04:02 PM Apr 6, 2016 by Hylife
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