Techies' Corner

Smith · Smith

Does anyone know how to remove the front boot lid (golden eagle pop top) ? I have removed the gas struts for replacement but cannot work out how to slide the lid off. I need to replace the shrunken plastic on the door front. I have tried YouTube but only frustration resulted. Can anyone help? Smith

Brianvicki · Brianvicki

Just wondering if there is a way to charge firstly, from. 25amp DCDC Charger, a 100amp lithium, when thats a 100% charged, go to a 50amp lithium. Maybe via a VSR I currently have the 50 amp slim lithium, but will be replacing it with the 100amp slim lithium, but wouldnt mind keeping to 50 as a back up and ju...

Warren-Pat_01 · Warren-Pat_01

I've been doing a look around into wheel bearing greases - what do you use? A search showed that Castrol HTB is a good grease to use but it's a high temperature grease for wheel bearings with disc brakes - reaching up to 200 degrees. A friend recommended Castrol Premium Heavy Duty grease - according to th...

valiant81 · valiant81

Hello every one; We have a dometic 3 way fridge ( RM2350 ) that is now around 12 years old, It worked as well as a 3 way fridge could, but now and after a couple of months ( last used at Christmas time ) has desided to not cool the fridge or the freezer. I have tryed 240 volts and gas and it is the same on eather ga...

67HR · 67HR

I have an older CF 35 with the Ver A digital controller. It has the turbo button, these are no longer available. My issue is the digital display has stopped reading out so i'm unable to get an accurate temp setting. I was wondering if anyone has installed an after market controller and wired it in so it can...

BertieJ · BertieJ

System was working previous day well. Now not working. Has power indicators on but not showing working indicators. On mains power and everything else working. Any ideas welcome.

Joda · Joda

The 12v water pump in my van is very noisy when operated, any tips on how to mount it better to quieten it down? it's mounted on the floor under a bed, groans & moans like me getting out of bed.

Black-Pete · Black-Pete

I have a caravan that has been leaking in the past and now hopefully all the leaks have been rectified. However there are several spot on the floor that are quite spongy. I have seen on utube where they drill holes every 100mm and inject an epoxy into it and let it set. My question is, is this type of fix su...

Klaus · Klaus

My electric /gas hot water system, wont heat up on gas. The flame starts and after about 10 seconds it turns off. I checked the connection to the flame sensor it is connected ok and there is continuity from the board to the sensor probe. I have not carried out a resistance test to see if that varies when the...

laurieoz · laurieoz

Hi Does anyone know if a Winnebago Birdsvile 2008 has a VSR and where is it ? I can not find it and the house battery does not appear to be charging when the engine is running (it is not in the starter battery area) Laurie

Dougwe · Dougwe

Morning all, Way back in 2017 I asked about the 'Fuel Manager 'system as a pre-filter. There was a big discussion about pre-filters and after much thought and research I decided to get on fitted. The mechanic I chose at the time in Townsville where I was and came recommended. He was a mobile mechanic an...

Black-Pete · Black-Pete

I am considering using liquid rubber to seal the joints on the roof of my caravan but conflicting utube videos and other posts that say that the products that they use are the best and to stay away from this type of product or that type of product that I am totally confused as to which product to use. Has any...

Gundog · Gundog

We have an issue with the cover when fully open it allows too much heat/light in, my partner prefers the opening to about a third op which needs something to restrict the amount the cover opens (currently use an occy strap), So what's the solution ?, a different length gas strut if so how do decide the lo...

DMaxer · DMaxer

Over the last few days I noticed water in the driver's side foot well of my Isuzu DMax after a moderate shower of rain. I thought I must have left the door slightly open or the window not fully up but when it happened again a few days later I feared the worst. I took the patient into a glass and windscreen repa...

Happytravels1 · Happytravels1

Hi all, does anyone have a manual for this product? I am missing a manual and Finch RV are absent presently. This is a common stereo in the RV space. And could someone please advise how to connect BT on this device in the interim? Many thanks.

Happytravels1 · Happytravels1

Hi all, new to the group however am very grateful for any help and advice. My 4 yo caravan has begun developing what looks like 'rust' to the cladding and appears as sporadic bubbling along the area joining the cladding to checker plate. Has only just started. The condition of my van is very good and th...

Dougwe · Dougwe

I have a 1998 Toyota Prado auto gas/petrol V6 with a 12 month old Century 4x4 battery fitted (not duel system). I thought I had faulty battery as when in Tassie two weeks ago I had a flat battery 3 days in a row. It was ok all day after starting with a jumpstarter so I took to auto elec in Devonport. He tested it...

cobberdog · cobberdog

We pick up our new Y62 patrol (2024)in a few days time and not sure if i should swap out the rear springs for the heavy duty standard height coil springs. We only have a small Jayco Outback (13.2 feet ),Two of us ,60 ltr fridge and not much else in the Patrol. Anyone have any suggestions.

Steadyfromoz · Steadyfromoz

Changed complete car camera system now caravan camera doesnt work???? Caravan camera is a Safety Dave cam that came with the caravan that was bought new in 2021. Recently I changed my car camera system (4k 1080P cams) and now my caravan camera doesnt work or perhaps not compatible. Im not sure what typ...

Justalad · Justalad

Hi Travellers Has any one had experience in changing a rear diff pinion seal on an Iveco, the quote from Iveco, was to say the very less " A faction Under the Bloody Nation Debt" . I have managed to procure a seal, Genuine Part Any Advice would be greatly appreciated, Safe travels

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	Caravan boot lid removal (Preview) Does anyone know how to remove the front boot lid (golden eagle pop top) ? I have removed the gas struts for replacement but cannot work out how to slide the lid off. I need to replace the shrunken plastic on the door front. I have tried YouTube but only frustration resulted. Can anyone help? Smith	Smith	4	715	04:33 PM Mar 15, 2025 by Smith
	Charge two lithium batteries from one dcdc charger (Preview) Just wondering if there is a way to charge firstly, from. 25amp DCDC Charger, a 100amp lithium, when thats a 100% charged, go to a 50amp lithium. Maybe via a VSR I currently have the 50 amp slim lithium, but will be replacing it with the 100amp slim lithium, but wouldnt mind keeping to 50 as a back up and ju...	Brianvicki	11	665	10:28 AM Mar 6, 2025 by TimTim
	Wheel bearing grease - recommended? (Preview) I've been doing a look around into wheel bearing greases - what do you use? A search showed that Castrol HTB is a good grease to use but it's a high temperature grease for wheel bearings with disc brakes - reaching up to 200 degrees. A friend recommended Castrol Premium Heavy Duty grease - according to th...	Warren-Pat_01	24	4996	05:23 PM Mar 3, 2025 by Geeco
	Another Dometic 3 way fridge problem (Preview) Hello every one; We have a dometic 3 way fridge ( RM2350 ) that is now around 12 years old, It worked as well as a 3 way fridge could, but now and after a couple of months ( last used at Christmas time ) has desided to not cool the fridge or the freezer. I have tryed 240 volts and gas and it is the same on eather ga...	valiant81	5	498	11:38 AM Mar 2, 2025 by Radar
	Waeco CF35 After Market controller (Preview) I have an older CF 35 with the Ver A digital controller. It has the turbo button, these are no longer available. My issue is the digital display has stopped reading out so i'm unable to get an accurate temp setting. I was wondering if anyone has installed an after market controller and wired it in so it can...	67HR	0	460	09:01 AM Feb 18, 2025 by 67HR
	Lotus Freelander Hot Water System stopped working. Electric water heater failure (Preview) System was working previous day well. Now not working. Has power indicators on but not showing working indicators. On mains power and everything else working. Any ideas welcome.	BertieJ	2	576	09:55 AM Feb 14, 2025 by DMaxer
	Water pump. (Preview) The 12v water pump in my van is very noisy when operated, any tips on how to mount it better to quieten it down? it's mounted on the floor under a bed, groans & moans like me getting out of bed.	Joda	17	1003	05:40 PM Feb 13, 2025 by StewG
	Spongy floor in caravan (Preview) I have a caravan that has been leaking in the past and now hopefully all the leaks have been rectified. However there are several spot on the floor that are quite spongy. I have seen on utube where they drill holes every 100mm and inject an epoxy into it and let it set. My question is, is this type of fix su...	Black-Pete	3	649	09:44 AM Feb 13, 2025 by Possum3
	Gas hot water system (Preview) My electric /gas hot water system, wont heat up on gas. The flame starts and after about 10 seconds it turns off. I checked the connection to the flame sensor it is connected ok and there is continuity from the board to the sensor probe. I have not carried out a resistance test to see if that varies when the...	Klaus	15	1242	07:49 AM Feb 1, 2025 by DMaxer
	VSR (Preview) Hi Does anyone know if a Winnebago Birdsvile 2008 has a VSR and where is it ? I can not find it and the house battery does not appear to be charging when the engine is running (it is not in the starter battery area) Laurie	laurieoz	8	840	04:41 AM Jan 29, 2025 by Rodsvan
	FUEL MANAGER CAUSING MAJOR PROBLEM (Preview) Morning all, Way back in 2017 I asked about the 'Fuel Manager 'system as a pre-filter. There was a big discussion about pre-filters and after much thought and research I decided to get on fitted. The mechanic I chose at the time in Townsville where I was and came recommended. He was a mobile mechanic an...	Dougwe	11	966	04:31 PM Jan 27, 2025 by Warren-Pat_01
	Caravan leaking (Preview) I am considering using liquid rubber to seal the joints on the roof of my caravan but conflicting utube videos and other posts that say that the products that they use are the best and to stay away from this type of product or that type of product that I am totally confused as to which product to use. Has any...	Black-Pete	4	960	05:52 PM Jan 21, 2025 by Brodie Allen
	Jayco Sterling Front Window Cover. (Preview) We have an issue with the cover when fully open it allows too much heat/light in, my partner prefers the opening to about a third op which needs something to restrict the amount the cover opens (currently use an occy strap), So what's the solution ?, a different length gas strut if so how do decide the lo...	Gundog	4	656	07:51 PM Jan 20, 2025 by Gundog
	Quick Fix for Windscreen Leak (Preview) Over the last few days I noticed water in the driver's side foot well of my Isuzu DMax after a moderate shower of rain. I thought I must have left the door slightly open or the window not fully up but when it happened again a few days later I feared the worst. I took the patient into a glass and windscreen repa...	DMaxer	1	501	11:28 AM Jan 17, 2025 by Joda
	Finch RV FT 8238D stereo system help needed (Preview) Hi all, does anyone have a manual for this product? I am missing a manual and Finch RV are absent presently. This is a common stereo in the RV space. And could someone please advise how to connect BT on this device in the interim? Many thanks.	Happytravels1	0	477	03:04 PM Jan 13, 2025 by Happytravels1
	Aluminium cladding on RV paint bubbling (Preview) Hi all, new to the group however am very grateful for any help and advice. My 4 yo caravan has begun developing what looks like 'rust' to the cladding and appears as sporadic bubbling along the area joining the cladding to checker plate. Has only just started. The condition of my van is very good and th...	Happytravels1	9	805	02:59 PM Jan 13, 2025 by Happytravels1
	Prado start problem (Preview) I have a 1998 Toyota Prado auto gas/petrol V6 with a 12 month old Century 4x4 battery fitted (not duel system). I thought I had faulty battery as when in Tassie two weeks ago I had a flat battery 3 days in a row. It was ok all day after starting with a jumpstarter so I took to auto elec in Devonport. He tested it...	Dougwe	25	7704	03:44 PM Jan 12, 2025 by Possum3
	Y62 PATROL (Preview) We pick up our new Y62 patrol (2024)in a few days time and not sure if i should swap out the rear springs for the heavy duty standard height coil springs. We only have a small Jayco Outback (13.2 feet ),Two of us ,60 ltr fridge and not much else in the Patrol. Anyone have any suggestions.	cobberdog	8	1000	09:37 AM Jan 12, 2025 by cobberdog
	Changed complete car camera system now caravan camera doesn’t work???? (Preview) Changed complete car camera system now caravan camera doesnt work???? Caravan camera is a Safety Dave cam that came with the caravan that was bought new in 2021. Recently I changed my car camera system (4k 1080P cams) and now my caravan camera doesnt work or perhaps not compatible. Im not sure what typ...	Steadyfromoz	2	518	03:21 PM Jan 9, 2025 by 67HR
	Iveco 50C18 Daily Diff Pinion Seal (Preview) Hi Travellers Has any one had experience in changing a rear diff pinion seal on an Iveco, the quote from Iveco, was to say the very less " A faction Under the Bloody Nation Debt" . I have managed to procure a seal, Genuine Part Any Advice would be greatly appreciated, Safe travels	Justalad	6	816	09:57 AM Jan 7, 2025 by Justalad
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