Techies' Corner

Koni · Koni

Hi, im new to this so I presume I just describe our problem and hope someone can help us. We have been converting a 1981 Toyota coaster into our new RV, we are now at the most important stage of finding a new engine and putting it in. our hardest part is trying to find an engine that will fit in without modify...

Gregs1 · Gregs1

Hello Everyone, I am a new member and feeling my way with this Forum. It should be good. My wife and I have been traveling in our Crusader Caravan for 6 years now and loving it. I have a problem with this Europa Hatch leaking. its been a pain since new and I keep trying to pack it up to fix the problem with no suc...

Jamie and Kerryn · Jamie and Kerryn

Hi Everyone, I'm chasing a diagram showing the location of all the air con components in my motorhome. I have an electrical issue somewhere in the system and need to find where all the components are located eg. pressure switches, relays, thermostat etc. If anyone has one they could send me that would...

Vince · Vince

I have done a search here and found zero on the Trojan 993921 WDH Kit General question - Does anyone have one in use and what are their opinions ? It is advertised as a 160Kg unit My van is 2280Kg fully laden with a ball weight of 150Kg - Do you think it would do the job ? Over to more Experienced operators - than...

Darmc · Darmc

Can anyone please advise me about this device. I have read that the only "legal" adaptor is the Ampfibian RV-01or o2. I have found a similar device at Jaycar which is waterproof for $129. When comments state the product to be "legal", is that through the electrical authoritie...

deverall11 · deverall11

Because of an oversight from the manufacturer, our break-away brake battery is not being charged when stopped and connected to power. I have had an attempt at charging said battery but encountered possible problems. I have isolated the blue wire (#5) in the socket. Based on diagrams I have seen, t...

Tasha_75 · Tasha_75

Hi everyone, Iam new to the site and new owner of a 1986 Mazda T3000/T3500. I have a Dometic RM2350 3 way fridge in my bus that I'm having problems with and I'm in need for some advice. When I bought my bus the fridge was working great, then we had some work done and they shorted out the electrics. Everythin...

Bazza2 · Bazza2

A new product (not cheap at $149 US) but what freedom it provides A German product --USB phone charger fueled by those little areosol cans of butane--a 300gram can will fill the unit 6 times Called Kraftwerk by eZelleron Worth a look

Bruce and Bev · Bruce and Bev

Hi Folks. I have a Supreme Executive which has interior walls that are shiny, white smooth. I doubt its gel, but possibly a laminate based board. The pelmet across the sliding door into the en-suite is slowly coming loose. I cant see how it is attached other than a 5cm square runner on its inside with...

Noelene · Noelene

Just tried to get washers for coaster taps told you cant buy small washers anymore and have to replace tap can anyone tell me if you can get tham

Ronzo · Ronzo

Hi fellow travellers, Just interested to know if I fit a gas alarm in my van where should it be fitted to be the most effective thanks

RUSSELL-5458 · RUSSELL-5458

I have a ford ranger XLT 2015 model and i am looking at the KEME brand of WDH.Any feed back on these would be appreciated or what do other caravaners recommend.I will be towing a Paramount Commander 20 ft van at approx 2800 kg loadedThank youRussell -- Edited by RUSSELL-5458 on Monday 1st of February 20...

Stl · Stl

Can someone tell me how often a diesel heater has to have the burner cleaned out - de sooted. Just spoke to an installer and he was I think saying burners even have to be replaced. Dometic about $30.00 some of the others Hundreds of Dollars and some cheaper models can't get parts for. Len :)

colinoldncranky · colinoldncranky

Does anyone know where on a Trailcraft Panorama 540 van the compliance plate should be? I have searched throughout and nada! There ARE four bolts arranged in a rectangle inside the A-frame and doing nothing whatsoever. But I have dismissed those as they are way more than would be needed for attachin...

OwenK · OwenK

Hi , I have a hayman reese wdh with the heavy bars (800lbs) 30", but the ball weight of my van is 260kg. Should I change to the lighter bars. Thanks Owen.

kesa32 · kesa32

Hi , just looking at getting shade options for our fiamma awning we're looking to put antiflaps on it as well as extra centre supports and maybe even custom make some more vertical supports too, has anyone out there done this ? and if so did it add more strength to the setup? By design the windout's are p...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

If you purchase anything electrical from O/S note and take warning from the wiring on this water feature. This is how they connect the light fitting direct to the 240Volt mains power. Yep that's packing tape to cover the twisted wire join. Have now rewired it with a WP 12 volt trany

Lee4 · Lee4

I have a Toyota Avalon 2002 sedan towing a 13 foot Windsor pop top. Caravan Tare Weight is 840kg. The Tow Ball weight is between 160kg to 170kg. My towbar reads 120kg on tow ball with load levelling devise. I towed van to South Australia recently with no problems, towed beautifully. I have 4 stabellise...

iana · iana

Just wondering what others think of the ball weights as entered on the compliance plate of our new van. Empty Ball mass: 153Kg Max ball loading: 200Kg Tare: 2785 GTM: 3107 ATM: 3260 I tried to insert a photo, but it just doesn't work for me.

mike g g · mike g g

Has anyone out there put airbags on there tow vehicle and stopped using a wdh,having driven heavy vehicles with air gag suspension,ie coaches and pulled a pie cart I know we sometimes used to put a bit more pressure in the rear bags to assist with levelling ,,im thinking that this system must be doing a s...

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	Toyota coaster engine installation...... 1981. (Preview) Hi, im new to this so I presume I just describe our problem and hope someone can help us. We have been converting a 1981 Toyota coaster into our new RV, we are now at the most important stage of finding a new engine and putting it in. our hardest part is trying to find an engine that will fit in without modify...	Koni	7	3526	06:19 PM Feb 14, 2016 by Koni
	Europa Hatch for slide out BBQ Leaking. (Preview) Hello Everyone, I am a new member and feeling my way with this Forum. It should be good. My wife and I have been traveling in our Crusader Caravan for 6 years now and loving it. I have a problem with this Europa Hatch leaking. its been a pain since new and I keep trying to pack it up to fix the problem with no suc...	Gregs1	2	826	03:52 PM Feb 14, 2016 by Gregs1
	1988 Toyota Coaster Air Conditioning Diagram (Preview) Hi Everyone, I'm chasing a diagram showing the location of all the air con components in my motorhome. I have an electrical issue somewhere in the system and need to find where all the components are located eg. pressure switches, relays, thermostat etc. If anyone has one they could send me that would...	Jamie and Kerryn	9	3544	10:13 AM Feb 14, 2016 by Jaahn
	Trojan WDH (Preview) I have done a search here and found zero on the Trojan 993921 WDH Kit General question - Does anyone have one in use and what are their opinions ? It is advertised as a 160Kg unit My van is 2280Kg fully laden with a ball weight of 150Kg - Do you think it would do the job ? Over to more Experienced operators - than...	Vince	3	1192	06:41 PM Feb 13, 2016 by tastourer
	10-15 amp Adapter Portable RCD (Preview) Can anyone please advise me about this device. I have read that the only "legal" adaptor is the Ampfibian RV-01or o2. I have found a similar device at Jaycar which is waterproof for $129. When comments state the product to be "legal", is that through the electrical authoritie...	Darmc	6	2598	02:52 PM Feb 13, 2016 by Darmc
	Break-away brake battery (Preview) Because of an oversight from the manufacturer, our break-away brake battery is not being charged when stopped and connected to power. I have had an attempt at charging said battery but encountered possible problems. I have isolated the blue wire (#5) in the socket. Based on diagrams I have seen, t...	deverall11	10	4734	01:13 PM Feb 13, 2016 by deverall11
	Need help with my 3 way fridge (Preview) Hi everyone, Iam new to the site and new owner of a 1986 Mazda T3000/T3500. I have a Dometic RM2350 3 way fridge in my bus that I'm having problems with and I'm in need for some advice. When I bought my bus the fridge was working great, then we had some work done and they shorted out the electrics. Everythin...	Tasha_75	12	1842	12:33 PM Feb 12, 2016 by oldtrack123
	Power your phone without AC or Solar --the Butane way (Preview) A new product (not cheap at $149 US) but what freedom it provides A German product --USB phone charger fueled by those little areosol cans of butane--a 300gram can will fill the unit 6 times Called Kraftwerk by eZelleron Worth a look	Bazza2	4	1044	06:54 AM Feb 12, 2016 by greyhoundtom
	Drilling holes in interior van walls (Preview) Hi Folks. I have a Supreme Executive which has interior walls that are shiny, white smooth. I doubt its gel, but possibly a laminate based board. The pelmet across the sliding door into the en-suite is slowly coming loose. I cant see how it is attached other than a 5cm square runner on its inside with...	Bruce and Bev	6	2196	08:43 PM Feb 11, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	Washers for tap (Preview) Just tried to get washers for coaster taps told you cant buy small washers anymore and have to replace tap can anyone tell me if you can get tham	Noelene	12	1266	02:56 PM Feb 11, 2016 by Noelene
	Gas alarm (Preview) Hi fellow travellers, Just interested to know if I fit a gas alarm in my van where should it be fitted to be the most effective thanks	Ronzo	5	1235	08:17 AM Feb 11, 2016 by Ronzo
	Weight Distribution Hitch (Preview) I have a ford ranger XLT 2015 model and i am looking at the KEME brand of WDH.Any feed back on these would be appreciated or what do other caravaners recommend.I will be towing a Paramount Commander 20 ft van at approx 2800 kg loadedThank youRussell -- Edited by RUSSELL-5458 on Monday 1st of February 20...	RUSSELL-5458	9	3204	07:17 AM Feb 11, 2016 by Panuara
	Diesel Heaters Cleaning (Preview) Can someone tell me how often a diesel heater has to have the burner cleaned out - de sooted. Just spoke to an installer and he was I think saying burners even have to be replaced. Dometic about $30.00 some of the others Hundreds of Dollars and some cheaper models can't get parts for. Len :)	Stl	10	2747	11:51 PM Feb 10, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	Lokking for Trailcraft compliance plate (Preview) Does anyone know where on a Trailcraft Panorama 540 van the compliance plate should be? I have searched throughout and nada! There ARE four bolts arranged in a rectangle inside the A-frame and doing nothing whatsoever. But I have dismissed those as they are way more than would be needed for attachin...	colinoldncranky	7	1353	08:42 PM Feb 10, 2016 by colinoldncranky
	Wdh.over or under (Preview) Hi , I have a hayman reese wdh with the heavy bars (800lbs) 30", but the ball weight of my van is 260kg. Should I change to the lighter bars. Thanks Owen.	OwenK	7	1357	07:56 PM Feb 10, 2016 by John Kay
	walls /shadewalls to suit fiamma windout awning (Preview) Hi , just looking at getting shade options for our fiamma awning we're looking to put antiflaps on it as well as extra centre supports and maybe even custom make some more vertical supports too, has anyone out there done this ? and if so did it add more strength to the setup? By design the windout's are p...	kesa32	10	1584	03:11 PM Feb 10, 2016 by kesa32
	Electrical Hazards (Preview) If you purchase anything electrical from O/S note and take warning from the wiring on this water feature. This is how they connect the light fitting direct to the 240Volt mains power. Yep that's packing tape to cover the twisted wire join. Have now rewired it with a WP 12 volt trany	Wombat 280	6	1319	10:22 AM Feb 10, 2016 by 03_Troopy
	Tow Ball Weight (Preview) I have a Toyota Avalon 2002 sedan towing a 13 foot Windsor pop top. Caravan Tare Weight is 840kg. The Tow Ball weight is between 160kg to 170kg. My towbar reads 120kg on tow ball with load levelling devise. I towed van to South Australia recently with no problems, towed beautifully. I have 4 stabellise...	Lee4	13	3696	07:56 PM Feb 9, 2016 by PeterD
	Compliance plate ball weight. (Preview) Just wondering what others think of the ball weights as entered on the compliance plate of our new van. Empty Ball mass: 153Kg Max ball loading: 200Kg Tare: 2785 GTM: 3107 ATM: 3260 I tried to insert a photo, but it just doesn't work for me.	iana	26	3932	09:41 PM Feb 8, 2016 by iana
	wdh/airbags (Preview) Has anyone out there put airbags on there tow vehicle and stopped using a wdh,having driven heavy vehicles with air gag suspension,ie coaches and pulled a pie cart I know we sometimes used to put a bit more pressure in the rear bags to assist with levelling ,,im thinking that this system must be doing a s...	mike g g	9	2324	02:07 PM Feb 8, 2016 by hako
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