Techies' Corner

travelyounger · travelyounger

Hi we are very green and setting up for our new life on the road. We are heading north to the cape in April and just wanted some advice on satalight phones!

wal1 · wal1

Hi, first post. Wondering if anyone can advise where to purchase a slotted head ball stud? It is for the door prop on a motor home. The only ones that I can find have a hex nut as part of the unit, which is unsuitable because of clearance issues. TIA Wal

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi all, This is my first van Plus electric brakes to go with it. I paid a visit today to Carasell trailer parts Sydney.( They have moved to 51 Powers Road Seven Hills from Wentworthville.) looking for my U bolts X 150mm, Got what I wanted. On display were a rack of electric brakes in exploded view. So I had...

Gaz n Shell · Gaz n Shell

G/day folks I'm engaging the nomads brain trust. We've got a 3 way 50 litre chescold fridge that we've had for about 15 years,it's been a great fridge up till now but it's now only getting down to about 15 degrees on gas,any ideas on whats goin on with it. cheers Gaz

Phil C · Phil C

Gday all I did a little experiment with my inverter yesterday. I have a coffee machine that draws 5amps AC, two 100AH AGM batteries and a 100W solar panel. I turned the mains off and ran on batteries. inverter did the trick but my voltmeter told me the batteries were down to 11.8 volts under sustained l...

tonyd · tonyd

I have a couple of smart phones (not the flash ones) and find the calculator function quite handy. Now I notice that there doesn't seem to be a percentage key. Is this common? Cheers, Tony

goldenyears · goldenyears

hi has anyone bought one of these small coolers ? .. supposed to be good for cooling small spaces tent or small van for 6hours is rechargeable saw it at the camping show in Melbourne

snap1946 · snap1946

does this means it deliver 40 Lt per hour at 45 degrees Recovery:40 Lt/hr 45 degree rise just looking for a hot water sys for the van my elec one draws to much power some thing that gives good pressure cheers snap -- Edited by snap1946 on Saturday 23rd of May 2015 07:33:...

franniemac · franniemac

Does anyone know whether Marsol is closed for good, or just for the Christmas-New Year break? A note across the top of their Ebay site says the business is closed, but there's no mention of that on their website. I have a malfunctioning 200watt solar panel on my motorhome and need to return it under warr...

beiffe · beiffe

I am looking for any information from people who have installed split system airconditioners in their Rv's My old Dometic has locked on the cool function and I have replaced it with a 14 speed exhaust fan from America and my son wants me to instal a split system on the back of the bus and have the air blowin...

Diamonddez · Diamonddez

Going to run my interior lights off my aux battery. The earth wire seems to go to everything, tail lights ect from the vehicle. Can I connect the earth wire, in the van to both batteries?

iana · iana

In all that I have read, re this forum, or articles on the net, nor from advise from sales staff, I have never read a word concerning the weight of the WDH and its effect on max tow ball weight. I know the hitches weigh between 30-35 kg depending on model. So if I were to install a weight distribution hitch, t...

deverall11 · deverall11

Our caravan has now decided to fill the water tanks unsolicited. Connected to mains water, I noticed water overflowing from the filler caps. Checked the gauge and both tanks were full. Last time I checked they were 1/4 full. Drained the tanks using the drain tap and closed it. Shortly thereafter the t...

oldtrack123 · oldtrack123

http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1083630

charles · charles

can some one tell me what size portable panels I would need to charge 2 x 97amp batteries on our fusion 21ft van thanks

liz795 · liz795

hi allTPMS TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM 1 has anyone got these on there van ,2 are they any good,3 is it worth spending the $300 for a system with 4 gauges and monitor Any help would be appreciated Regards willy

Allirah · Allirah

Hi there - hoping for some sage advice here ... our motorhome battery (ACDELCO BATTERY Sealed Maintenance Free DEEP CYCLE) used to hold charge overnight no worries. we have 2 x (80 watt???) solar panels and most days we drive at least an hour or so in our Avan. Just the past few days we have found the ba...

Bloekom · Bloekom

Hi, can anyone suggest a 16" or 18" caravan model, late 80's to early 2000's, that has a toilet cubicle? Thanks -- Edited by Bloekom on Friday 4th of March 2016 05:16:33 AM

Tplun · Tplun

Hi own a 1999 ford transit 2.5 TD motor home ,we have just completed the big lap the transit was very reliable but way under powered before we head off again I need a power upgrade . Has anybody fitted a different engine to one of these or ideas in upping the pulling power, it runs the Lucas epic injector p...

Ryjoe · Ryjoe

Hi Everyone, Need some electrical advice please. I have an AVan Erin Mark 2 poptop and I have just fitted a new Banten Antenna which is very good. I need to get 12 volts to it for the built in amplifier. A potential source of 12 volt is the panel whose image I have attached to this post. It is easily accessib...

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Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Sat phones (Preview) Hi we are very green and setting up for our new life on the road. We are heading north to the cape in April and just wanted some advice on satalight phones!	travelyounger	9	1500	12:03 PM Mar 11, 2016 by BruDi
	Slotted Head Ball Stud (Preview) Hi, first post. Wondering if anyone can advise where to purchase a slotted head ball stud? It is for the door prop on a motor home. The only ones that I can find have a hex nut as part of the unit, which is unsuitable because of clearance issues. TIA Wal	wal1	5	1215	09:28 AM Mar 11, 2016 by 03_Troopy
	Brake ajustment tool (Preview) Hi all, This is my first van Plus electric brakes to go with it. I paid a visit today to Carasell trailer parts Sydney.( They have moved to 51 Powers Road Seven Hills from Wentworthville.) looking for my U bolts X 150mm, Got what I wanted. On display were a rack of electric brakes in exploded view. So I had...	Hey Jim	13	2364	10:08 PM Mar 10, 2016 by Bevandy2
	Not so cold chescold 3 way fridge (Preview) G/day folks I'm engaging the nomads brain trust. We've got a 3 way 50 litre chescold fridge that we've had for about 15 years,it's been a great fridge up till now but it's now only getting down to about 15 degrees on gas,any ideas on whats goin on with it. cheers Gaz	Gaz n Shell	13	3422	08:34 PM Mar 10, 2016 by Baz421
	AGMs and high current draw. (Preview) Gday all I did a little experiment with my inverter yesterday. I have a coffee machine that draws 5amps AC, two 100AH AGM batteries and a 100W solar panel. I turned the mains off and ran on batteries. inverter did the trick but my voltmeter told me the batteries were down to 11.8 volts under sustained l...	Phil C	23	3326	11:44 AM Mar 10, 2016 by oldtrack123
	Mobile phone calculator (Preview) I have a couple of smart phones (not the flash ones) and find the calculator function quite handy. Now I notice that there doesn't seem to be a percentage key. Is this common? Cheers, Tony	tonyd	16	1757	09:56 AM Mar 10, 2016 by Hewy54
	companion mini evaporative cooler (Preview) hi has anyone bought one of these small coolers ? .. supposed to be good for cooling small spaces tent or small van for 6hours is rechargeable saw it at the camping show in Melbourne	goldenyears	11	6074	10:14 AM Mar 9, 2016 by Woody46
	hot water (Preview) does this means it deliver 40 Lt per hour at 45 degrees Recovery:40 Lt/hr 45 degree rise just looking for a hot water sys for the van my elec one draws to much power some thing that gives good pressure cheers snap -- Edited by snap1946 on Saturday 23rd of May 2015 07:33:...	snap1946	4	944	09:41 AM Mar 9, 2016 by CatherineSprinterVan
	Has Marsol Industries closed? (Preview) Does anyone know whether Marsol is closed for good, or just for the Christmas-New Year break? A note across the top of their Ebay site says the business is closed, but there's no mention of that on their website. I have a malfunctioning 200watt solar panel on my motorhome and need to return it under warr...	franniemac	18	5513	08:39 AM Mar 9, 2016 by dorian
	Split system Air Conditioners (Preview) I am looking for any information from people who have installed split system airconditioners in their Rv's My old Dometic has locked on the cool function and I have replaced it with a 14 speed exhaust fan from America and my son wants me to instal a split system on the back of the bus and have the air blowin...	beiffe	10	4250	06:46 PM Mar 7, 2016 by hino motorhome
	Earth wire (Preview) Going to run my interior lights off my aux battery. The earth wire seems to go to everything, tail lights ect from the vehicle. Can I connect the earth wire, in the van to both batteries?	Diamonddez	5	1210	11:52 AM Mar 6, 2016 by Mutley
	Another question on WDH's (Preview) In all that I have read, re this forum, or articles on the net, nor from advise from sales staff, I have never read a word concerning the weight of the WDH and its effect on max tow ball weight. I know the hitches weigh between 30-35 kg depending on model. So if I were to install a weight distribution hitch, t...	iana	24	2185	07:11 AM Mar 6, 2016 by Tones
	Water tanks filling by themselves (Preview) Our caravan has now decided to fill the water tanks unsolicited. Connected to mains water, I noticed water overflowing from the filler caps. Checked the gauge and both tanks were full. Last time I checked they were 1/4 full. Drained the tanks using the drain tap and closed it. Shortly thereafter the t...	deverall11	12	5787	10:16 PM Mar 5, 2016 by PeterD
	RECALL Kmart Hair dryer (Preview) http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1083630	oldtrack123	1	1035	09:34 PM Mar 4, 2016 by Bruce and Bev
	solar panels portable (Preview) can some one tell me what size portable panels I would need to charge 2 x 97amp batteries on our fusion 21ft van thanks	charles	5	1496	08:31 AM Mar 4, 2016 by PeterD
	TPMS (Preview) hi allTPMS TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM 1 has anyone got these on there van ,2 are they any good,3 is it worth spending the $300 for a system with 4 gauges and monitor Any help would be appreciated Regards willy	liz795	16	8101	12:10 AM Mar 4, 2016 by Brooksy48
	House battery draining fast (Preview) Hi there - hoping for some sage advice here ... our motorhome battery (ACDELCO BATTERY Sealed Maintenance Free DEEP CYCLE) used to hold charge overnight no worries. we have 2 x (80 watt???) solar panels and most days we drive at least an hour or so in our Avan. Just the past few days we have found the ba...	Allirah	8	1495	11:55 PM Mar 3, 2016 by PeterD
	Caravan model (Preview) Hi, can anyone suggest a 16" or 18" caravan model, late 80's to early 2000's, that has a toilet cubicle? Thanks -- Edited by Bloekom on Friday 4th of March 2016 05:16:33 AM	Bloekom	0	1073	05:32 AM Mar 3, 2016 by Bloekom
	Transit Vg 2.5 td (Preview) Hi own a 1999 ford transit 2.5 TD motor home ,we have just completed the big lap the transit was very reliable but way under powered before we head off again I need a power upgrade . Has anybody fitted a different engine to one of these or ideas in upping the pulling power, it runs the Lucas epic injector p...	Tplun	20	6764	08:49 PM Mar 2, 2016 by Tplun
	12 Volt Source (Preview) Hi Everyone, Need some electrical advice please. I have an AVan Erin Mark 2 poptop and I have just fitted a new Banten Antenna which is very good. I need to get 12 volts to it for the built in amplifier. A potential source of 12 volt is the panel whose image I have attached to this post. It is easily accessib...	Ryjoe	3	1306	04:25 PM Mar 2, 2016 by Ryjoe
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