Techies' Corner

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

Elsewhere · Elsewhere

Hi, I have a Dometic Saneo toilet that decides to flush when showering (combined toilet/shower ensuite) It usually starts after about a minute or two of the shower running. It even started once between showers, Has anyone seen this issue, or have any ideas as to the cause? Thank you Greg

PeterInSa · PeterInSa

One of the rear wheels on daughters tandem van was warmer than the others so decided to adjust the brake. With the side off the ground the front wheel turns more easily than the rear. With the wheel removed. I cannot see a rubber grommet that can be rermoved to make adjustment, only a hole that to me is not...

bazzaswife · bazzaswife

We have a power star solar system working lights on our van that has suddenly started to turn off. This also turns off the fridge which is in AC power. Any ideas why this would be happening? Camping at the beach and hoping to find an electrician soon. Thanks.

67HR · 67HR

Hi, just wondering what caused the old anderson positive connector to corrode. It's connected to the AGM in the van so is live. As it was crimped on I was able to manipulate the connector and get the wire out. There was no sign of gunge on the wire so I tidied it up, tinned it and soldered a new lug on.

jegog · jegog

This is a Mitsubishi Sport, it is fitted with an after market tow bar which looks to be sitting proud of the rear bumper bar. This I believe would render the bumper bar crumple zone useless and compromise safety. The spare tyre is stored behind the tongue and this limits the length of the tongue. /Use...

Mrs Ford Ranger · Mrs Ford Ranger

Rv brand wifi. Can anyone give me an idea of whether there worth buying

Bukhouse · Bukhouse

Can anyone tell me where these 12v wires go ?? I want to wire in Anderson plug from tow vehicle -- Edited by Bukhouse on Friday 20th of December 2024 03:22:33 PM -- Edited by Bukhouse on Friday 20th of December 2024 03:26:07 PM

vince56 · vince56

HI All, I am looking at changing my AGM's to Lithium. My inbuilt 240V charger is Lithium capable but my solar controller is not, I intend to change that to a new MPPT Lithium able. Question: Like most I currently have batteries on charge via an anderson plug from my car when on the road, how can I do that w...

wootts · wootts

Looking for feed back on either BCF xtm or TC Boxes tilt fridge slide. If you have one for or against would be helpful. Price wise they are similar. Cheers Wootts

Ali · Ali

Hi I am looking at buying a caravan with a 1500kg atm and 130kg ball weight. My partner does not want drive a Ute, BT50, Ranger etc. does anyone have any recommendations for a SUV type vehicle. I have bee on considering a CX5 or CX9 but thought the tow weight might be a bit close to there limits. What leewa...

ChrisPie · ChrisPie

Hi all, I've had a few vans but recently splashed out on a brand new one, a 17'4" single axle. It's great, but ... we didn't get to use it for a couple of months due to work commitments, and when we did was when I started to notice that even on level ground, the offside side of the van sits some 25-30mm lower th...

jegog · jegog

The car park at the Luton airport had a Land Rover catch fire which subsequently destroyed the car park and a lot of vehicles parked inside. See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zk0MWDsueMY for John Cadagon's commentary on it. At the end he gives advice on what to do if you are inside a carpark whi...

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	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	581	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	452	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	396	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	722	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	7577	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	905	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	478	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	750	09:57 AM Jan 7, 2025 by Justalad
	Dometic Saneo toilet flushing by itself Dometic Saneo (Preview) Hi, I have a Dometic Saneo toilet that decides to flush when showering (combined toilet/shower ensuite) It usually starts after about a minute or two of the shower running. It even started once between showers, Has anyone seen this issue, or have any ideas as to the cause? Thank you Greg	Elsewhere	1	467	02:44 PM Jan 3, 2025 by Elsewhere
	Adjust Van Brakes (Preview) One of the rear wheels on daughters tandem van was warmer than the others so decided to adjust the brake. With the side off the ground the front wheel turns more easily than the rear. With the wheel removed. I cannot see a rubber grommet that can be rermoved to make adjustment, only a hole that to me is not...	PeterInSa	15	1544	06:33 PM Dec 31, 2024 by Triggy
	Solar system issues (Preview) We have a power star solar system working lights on our van that has suddenly started to turn off. This also turns off the fridge which is in AC power. Any ideas why this would be happening? Camping at the beach and hoping to find an electrician soon. Thanks.	bazzaswife	1	431	01:27 PM Dec 27, 2024 by TimTim
	Anderson connector corrosion (Preview) Hi, just wondering what caused the old anderson positive connector to corrode. It's connected to the AGM in the van so is live. As it was crimped on I was able to manipulate the connector and get the wire out. There was no sign of gunge on the wire so I tidied it up, tinned it and soldered a new lug on.	67HR	6	505	12:44 AM Dec 27, 2024 by 67HR
	Towbar location (Preview) This is a Mitsubishi Sport, it is fitted with an after market tow bar which looks to be sitting proud of the rear bumper bar. This I believe would render the bumper bar crumple zone useless and compromise safety. The spare tyre is stored behind the tongue and this limits the length of the tongue. /Use...	jegog	3	521	09:15 PM Dec 26, 2024 by TimTim
	Wifi (Preview) Rv brand wifi. Can anyone give me an idea of whether there worth buying	Mrs Ford Ranger	7	892	08:46 AM Dec 25, 2024 by Gundog
	Three way fridge 12v wiring (Preview) Can anyone tell me where these 12v wires go ?? I want to wire in Anderson plug from tow vehicle -- Edited by Bukhouse on Friday 20th of December 2024 03:22:33 PM -- Edited by Bukhouse on Friday 20th of December 2024 03:26:07 PM	Bukhouse	7	523	12:04 PM Dec 21, 2024 by 67HR
	Lithium battery charging (Preview) HI All, I am looking at changing my AGM's to Lithium. My inbuilt 240V charger is Lithium capable but my solar controller is not, I intend to change that to a new MPPT Lithium able. Question: Like most I currently have batteries on charge via an anderson plug from my car when on the road, how can I do that w...	vince56	23	966	04:14 PM Dec 19, 2024 by Dick0
	Fridge slide (Preview) Looking for feed back on either BCF xtm or TC Boxes tilt fridge slide. If you have one for or against would be helpful. Price wise they are similar. Cheers Wootts	wootts	0	297	11:34 PM Dec 18, 2024 by wootts
	Tow vehicle recommendations (Preview) Hi I am looking at buying a caravan with a 1500kg atm and 130kg ball weight. My partner does not want drive a Ute, BT50, Ranger etc. does anyone have any recommendations for a SUV type vehicle. I have bee on considering a CX5 or CX9 but thought the tow weight might be a bit close to there limits. What leewa...	Ali	7	1079	10:01 AM Dec 8, 2024 by jegog
	New Van Leans to the Right Lean Suspension Weight (Preview) Hi all, I've had a few vans but recently splashed out on a brand new one, a 17'4" single axle. It's great, but ... we didn't get to use it for a couple of months due to work commitments, and when we did was when I started to notice that even on level ground, the offside side of the van sits some 25-30mm lower th...	ChrisPie	2	564	10:05 PM Dec 5, 2024 by ChrisPie
	Luton car park fire (Preview) The car park at the Luton airport had a Land Rover catch fire which subsequently destroyed the car park and a lot of vehicles parked inside. See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zk0MWDsueMY for John Cadagon's commentary on it. At the end he gives advice on what to do if you are inside a carpark whi...	jegog	7	1226	02:04 PM Dec 4, 2024 by dorian
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