Techies' Corner

Phil Owen · Phil Owen

Why can't I buy a set of rear helper springs for a RG Colorado 2014 ? I have tried Fulcrum, Peddars and Ironman and they all want to sell me $2 to $3000.00 total upgrades where as all I need is about a 25mm lift. Thanks all in advance. Regards Phil.

goldenyears · goldenyears

Have a small hiace camper with dual battery setup .. one agm battery ( Anderson connected)100amp charged whilst driving and will supplement this when stopped using a 150 watt solar panel .. power needed mainly for fridge and water pump . Have read on a few posts that people recommend a dc to dc charger h...

wasn_me · wasn_me

When I compress a photo to post it on the forum it goes from say 1 megabyte to 250 kilobytes. One quarter the data???? Now for the question. If I was to print that compressed photo would I use one quarter the ink???? The reason I ask is I quiet often print photos for various reasons, & they probably end u...

first timer · first timer

Hi Guys. I hope I'm putting thisin the right section here. I've recently purchased a weber baby Q and now I'm wondering where to mount a second gas bottle to use with it. I will probably carry the weber in the back of the tug due to lack of anywhere in or on the van. So my thoughts so far are that I might mount th...

Bessie · Bessie

This is our system of transferring water from a container into the van or collecting water from a creek etc. We have been using this method for quite some time and it works really well. Runs from a 7amp hr battery which is in a carry bag with a cigarette lighter adaptor attached when away from the van. Just...

jbell6660 · jbell6660

For those that fill their on van water tanks from the drain outlet, can you elaborate or link to what fittings used. Want as few connections as possible. Thanks all. Cheers.

Kevin 1955 · Kevin 1955

Hi there and a happy new year to u all. As I have no knowledge about batteries I thought I would ask here. We have a Jayco Optimum motorhome and it is parked up at home until April, the problem I have is to do with the house batteries. I had them turned off at the main switch and checked them every two or three we...

loosecannan · loosecannan

Hi, being new to the Nomads, I have recently purchased a second hand motorhome in which there was a 'Command Power' 950 2 stroke Petrol Generator (it is a bright blue unit with black). Knowing nothing about generators, I was wondering if there is anyone out there who may know where I can obtain a man...

Bessie · Bessie

We had a problem with our breakaway battery losing it's charge when the van was not in use, to overcome this we came up with a simple solution using a 10 watt solar panel with its own regulator connected to a lead outside the van using a cigarette lighter socket. This keeps the battery fully charged, pro...

jbrinks · jbrinks

have just purchased a Landcruiser and need to set up for towing. I had a Prodigy brake controller in my Pajero but always seemed in the way of my legs. Any suggestions where to put it in the Landcruiser as I think I will have the same problem or should I consider Redarc

kiwijims · kiwijims

I am seeking any thoughts on Windows 10, Is there anyone out there who has installed it onto their Computer, ? If so, what are your thoughts on it, How good is it compared with Windows 7 ? Do you have to have a Computer that has a touch screen. ? I am thinking of down-loading Wikimaps, but it is only availab...

old bob · old bob

hi i have a 2015 ranger 3.2 auto towing a 3.2 T silverline after about an hour of towing it develops a whining noise ,sounds like and electonic servo ,constant not rpm related it only doese it after towing for an hour or more as soon as you stop so doese the whining BIT HARD TO TAKE IN TO DEALER WITH VAN ON wit...

patrol03 · patrol03

I am Looking at purchasing new towing mirrors. I have narrowed the field to two brands..Reich Speedfix which are clamp mounted to existing wing mirrors and Ora which which are attached via a clamp and plastic strap.If anyone has experience with these brands I would be pleased to have opinions and con...

12roam · 12roam

Hi Guys I have a battery choice problem. I have a 2000 Navara that used to have a second battery at the back. I tow a basic campertrailer (no battery) when on trips. I recently found out how vulnerable to theft the inside of my canopy was. All they did was twist the handles and it was open, cut the stra...

foxie · foxie

Has any one any info on upgrading axle ratings regarding charging bearings, axle dimensions, springs and wheels. Would like to up grade from 2600 kgs to approx. 3200kgs on tandem roller rocker suspension. Van has 150 mm chassis and draw bar.

Dreamweaver · Dreamweaver

Has anybody got an Optitec caravan mover either a V1 or V2. Any reports on performance would be appreciated.

Tomcat · Tomcat

Reading some posts on here about Tyres and the theory of tyres not lasting more than about 6 years. I have had an extra spare tyre and wheel under the bed for 5 years and its never been used. Would the life of this tyre have been prolonged had I kept it deflated ? Some tyre dealers surely have old stock sittin...

Paulo · Paulo

Hi - I Am doing a shakedown on my new used 10 year old Jayco poptop, all is well so far except for what appears to be a small slow gas leak which I have traced to the LPG Gas Hot Water System - it appears to be in the heater gismo . I know I am slowly losing pressure in that line because when I turn off that stop valv...

alto · alto

i have a 2004 heritage caravan. The fly screen mesh has come loose on 3 windows and I want to replace the mesh. Windows wind out but only so far and having trouble fitting the rubber stripping back in the channel to hold mesh in place. Does anyone know if there is some trick to opening the window further to g...

Shandi · Shandi

Hi All, I have just written this in another thread, my mistake. I will now start again. I have a Sat Link 6906, and it is not working, as it does not show any satellites at all. I contacted Satlink, and they said (I think, as they are very vague)they were going to send me the update file, so the device will wor...

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	Why can't I buy a set of rear helper springs for a RG Colorado 2014 ? (Preview) Why can't I buy a set of rear helper springs for a RG Colorado 2014 ? I have tried Fulcrum, Peddars and Ironman and they all want to sell me $2 to $3000.00 total upgrades where as all I need is about a 25mm lift. Thanks all in advance. Regards Phil.	Phil Owen	21	4408	11:12 AM Jan 11, 2016 by newcomer
	advice needed (Preview) Have a small hiace camper with dual battery setup .. one agm battery ( Anderson connected)100amp charged whilst driving and will supplement this when stopped using a 150 watt solar panel .. power needed mainly for fridge and water pump . Have read on a few posts that people recommend a dc to dc charger h...	goldenyears	2	812	10:46 AM Jan 11, 2016 by goldenyears
	Compressing Photos (Preview) When I compress a photo to post it on the forum it goes from say 1 megabyte to 250 kilobytes. One quarter the data???? Now for the question. If I was to print that compressed photo would I use one quarter the ink???? The reason I ask is I quiet often print photos for various reasons, & they probably end u...	wasn_me	11	961	09:11 AM Jan 11, 2016 by wasn_me
	Where to mount spare gas bottle (Preview) Hi Guys. I hope I'm putting thisin the right section here. I've recently purchased a weber baby Q and now I'm wondering where to mount a second gas bottle to use with it. I will probably carry the weber in the back of the tug due to lack of anywhere in or on the van. So my thoughts so far are that I might mount th...	first timer	14	3107	10:46 PM Jan 10, 2016 by Bruce and Bev
	Water Transfer (Preview) This is our system of transferring water from a container into the van or collecting water from a creek etc. We have been using this method for quite some time and it works really well. Runs from a 7amp hr battery which is in a carry bag with a cigarette lighter adaptor attached when away from the van. Just...	Bessie	2	981	08:43 PM Jan 10, 2016 by Bessie
	Filling Water Tanks From Drain Outlet (Preview) For those that fill their on van water tanks from the drain outlet, can you elaborate or link to what fittings used. Want as few connections as possible. Thanks all. Cheers.	jbell6660	28	4889	03:43 PM Jan 10, 2016 by Radar
	Batteries (Preview) Hi there and a happy new year to u all. As I have no knowledge about batteries I thought I would ask here. We have a Jayco Optimum motorhome and it is parked up at home until April, the problem I have is to do with the house batteries. I had them turned off at the main switch and checked them every two or three we...	Kevin 1955	5	1504	02:48 PM Jan 10, 2016 by PeterD
	Generator (Preview) Hi, being new to the Nomads, I have recently purchased a second hand motorhome in which there was a 'Command Power' 950 2 stroke Petrol Generator (it is a bright blue unit with black). Knowing nothing about generators, I was wondering if there is anyone out there who may know where I can obtain a man...	loosecannan	11	1901	12:57 AM Jan 10, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	Breakaway Battery (Preview) We had a problem with our breakaway battery losing it's charge when the van was not in use, to overcome this we came up with a simple solution using a 10 watt solar panel with its own regulator connected to a lead outside the van using a cigarette lighter socket. This keeps the battery fully charged, pro...	Bessie	3	1192	11:04 PM Jan 9, 2016 by Delta18
	Brake controller for Toyota Landcruiser 200 series (Preview) have just purchased a Landcruiser and need to set up for towing. I had a Prodigy brake controller in my Pajero but always seemed in the way of my legs. Any suggestions where to put it in the Landcruiser as I think I will have the same problem or should I consider Redarc	jbrinks	11	2653	03:57 PM Jan 7, 2016 by patrolst
	Windows 10 (Preview) I am seeking any thoughts on Windows 10, Is there anyone out there who has installed it onto their Computer, ? If so, what are your thoughts on it, How good is it compared with Windows 7 ? Do you have to have a Computer that has a touch screen. ? I am thinking of down-loading Wikimaps, but it is only availab...	kiwijims	27	2075	09:59 PM Jan 4, 2016 by Baz421
	whining noise in 2015 ranger (Preview) hi i have a 2015 ranger 3.2 auto towing a 3.2 T silverline after about an hour of towing it develops a whining noise ,sounds like and electonic servo ,constant not rpm related it only doese it after towing for an hour or more as soon as you stop so doese the whining BIT HARD TO TAKE IN TO DEALER WITH VAN ON wit...	old bob	14	3925	04:53 PM Jan 4, 2016 by old bob
	Towing mirrors (Preview) I am Looking at purchasing new towing mirrors. I have narrowed the field to two brands..Reich Speedfix which are clamp mounted to existing wing mirrors and Ora which which are attached via a clamp and plastic strap.If anyone has experience with these brands I would be pleased to have opinions and con...	patrol03	18	4231	03:42 PM Jan 4, 2016 by Dav4Cris
	2nd Battery (Preview) Hi Guys I have a battery choice problem. I have a 2000 Navara that used to have a second battery at the back. I tow a basic campertrailer (no battery) when on trips. I recently found out how vulnerable to theft the inside of my canopy was. All they did was twist the handles and it was open, cut the stra...	12roam	5	1061	09:07 PM Jan 3, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	Upgrading axle carry rating. (Preview) Has any one any info on upgrading axle ratings regarding charging bearings, axle dimensions, springs and wheels. Would like to up grade from 2600 kgs to approx. 3200kgs on tandem roller rocker suspension. Van has 150 mm chassis and draw bar.	foxie	4	986	03:03 PM Jan 3, 2016 by mr glassies
	Optitec caravan mover (Preview) Has anybody got an Optitec caravan mover either a V1 or V2. Any reports on performance would be appreciated.	Dreamweaver	5	1865	02:21 PM Jan 3, 2016 by OutbackMK
	Would a spare tyre last longer deflated ? (Preview) Reading some posts on here about Tyres and the theory of tyres not lasting more than about 6 years. I have had an extra spare tyre and wheel under the bed for 5 years and its never been used. Would the life of this tyre have been prolonged had I kept it deflated ? Some tyre dealers surely have old stock sittin...	Tomcat	14	1511	08:47 AM Jan 3, 2016 by landy
	Lpg gas leak in water heater (Preview) Hi - I Am doing a shakedown on my new used 10 year old Jayco poptop, all is well so far except for what appears to be a small slow gas leak which I have traced to the LPG Gas Hot Water System - it appears to be in the heater gismo . I know I am slowly losing pressure in that line because when I turn off that stop valv...	Paulo	6	1129	02:32 PM Jan 2, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	Heritage caravan (Preview) i have a 2004 heritage caravan. The fly screen mesh has come loose on 3 windows and I want to replace the mesh. Windows wind out but only so far and having trouble fitting the rubber stripping back in the channel to hold mesh in place. Does anyone know if there is some trick to opening the window further to g...	alto	1	1448	11:57 PM Jan 1, 2016 by PeterD
	SatLink Australian satellite files (Preview) Hi All, I have just written this in another thread, my mistake. I will now start again. I have a Sat Link 6906, and it is not working, as it does not show any satellites at all. I contacted Satlink, and they said (I think, as they are very vague)they were going to send me the update file, so the device will wor...	Shandi	2	708	02:42 PM Dec 31, 2015 by KFT
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