Techies' Corner

gregnshas · gregnshas

Hi all, I have a puzzling problem, when I fill my freshwater tank and it approaches full, water flows out of the overflow pipes on each side of the motor home. However when I turn off the tap the water continues to pour from the overflow pipes for several minutes before stopping, emptying at least 10 or mo...

greyhoundtom · greyhoundtom

Because it is only recently that our caravan has become our home, I never really considered the implications of the current draw of our van at various times.It was only recently when packing up after a four week stay at a van park that I happen to notice what was obviously heat damage to the twenty metre...

Spydermann · Spydermann

edited this but it sort of screwed up - bounced back to original although it said I'd edited it. I've now removed the original -- Edited by Spydermann on Thursday 12th of November 2015 09:18:44 PM -- Edited by Spydermann on Thursday 12th of November 2015 09:22:03 PM

Yarra · Yarra

Try This It Might Save A Few Headaches Are you trying out the new and shiny Windows 10? It has received mostly positive reviews and on top of that, it's free for existing Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 users, which means it doesn't hurt to try out this new offering from...

Gazook · Gazook

Recently acquired a 1989 long wheel base Toyota Coaster bus complete with seating and want to convert it into a motorhome. If I remove the bus seating, would that be enough to register it as a motorhome/campervan here in NSW and to avoid the twice a year over the pit inspection. Any idea's, thanks.

cruisaderhilton · cruisaderhilton

.Hi all ,Interested to find out if anyone has a dash cam ,what sort ,how much ,ect .Do they take good resolution pictures or videos ,I have looked at a dash cam video from America ,You can get ones that shoot forward ,backwards , record speed, audio ,.In the video people were using them to record conversa...

mjt57 · mjt57

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/261933538956?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Linzeelou · Linzeelou

Hi I was just wondering if anyone has tried the kick ass solar panels, put out by Australian direct.com. They have some great features as seen on their video but I can't seem to find a review of them anywhere. I would love to hear if anyone has tried them. Thanks Lynne

Jamie and Kerryn · Jamie and Kerryn

Any thoughts why my fridge wouldn't be getting too cold, it's a coolmatic HDC-160 the freezer compartment gets freezing but the fridge itself isn't very cold. I've checked the seals and cleaned the element thing on the back, also I fitted an extra fan next to the compressor to move a little more airfl...

Swoffer · Swoffer

Hi all . I know this has been covered in the past , but I thought its worth asking again as thecho stuff moves along at a fair clip. Im a bit of a tech neanderthal so needth5ings expained slowly

I was telling a mate that I was going to shell out around 700 for a Hema setup , and he started going on about downlo...

toglhot · toglhot

I'm about to buy a Jayco swift camper trailer and was wondering if anyone uses an electric winder for the roof. Jayco had one available but has since withdrawn it. I don't think a cordless drill would have the power and a rattle gun would probably destroy the winding mechanism. Ideas?

The Doo crew · The Doo crew

Fitted extra solar before we left on this trip. Decided to have a weeks test run at home before we left to make sure everything was running ok. First day everything seemed OK until the cook tripped a 12v circuit breaker, I went to the panel to reset the breaker & noticed the 4 x 25amp blade panel fuses h...

mjt57 · mjt57

My wife bought me a "pre-Christmas" present, a Waeco CFX fridge/freezer. It's one of the mid-range models but it seems to be big enough for what we want to do. It has a removable divider so that when in you have a freezer compartment and a fridge section. Or, remove it and either have all fridg...

Cupie · Cupie

Not really about caravanning but perhaps interesting to some..... I have had Telstra internet access since dial up days and the service just getting better & better .. We have cable (Co-ax) to our home and I eventually moved to the then minimum data allowance of around 5 or 8 gig/mth. SWMBO got a i...

Allany · Allany

Is anyone using the Aldi smart phone? what do you think of them? Allan

bilbyg · bilbyg

Hi Folks, I have a problem with my Jurgens Sungazer 12 volt system when free camping. When I turn on the water pump and before I open the sink tap the system trips out and can only be re energised by connecting the generator up or by plugging the vans Anderson plug into the 4x4. I have tried opening the tap fi...

kazza58 · kazza58

Hello every one...not been on for a little while. We picked up the Road Star 18.6 Ft Caravan and Ford Territory Turbo Diesel. and have been giving things away to people in need so our towing weight is below standards...got Yamaha 2000 Geni and Battery Set up and Elec Brakes all done. We are so happy an...

wasn_me · wasn_me

I have a drinking water filter under the sink that has a very low flow rate. This causes the pump to pulsate (cut in & out rapidly). The LEDs in the jayco are 12 volt (not multi voltage). They flicker when the pump is pulsating. One light has already failed. I turn the lights of now when using the filter...

Texas · Texas

Have just purchased a Motorhome and have been on the road for just over 2 weeks - the two times I have filled up (or tried to) with Diesel it reaches the stage where it will not let me put any more in but when I start up the gauge shows that it is not completely full. As this is the first time I have used Diesel Fu...

Phil C · Phil C

hi gang, we are going on our cruise tomorrow and I was thinking of putting CLR in the loo cassette to give it a clean, has anyone done this? If so did it damage the plastic Or cause issues with the cassette? Thanks BTW we are off on the voyager of the seas for 13 nights cruising NZ and New Caledonia, and Vanuat...

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	Filling the freshwater tank (Preview) Hi all, I have a puzzling problem, when I fill my freshwater tank and it approaches full, water flows out of the overflow pipes on each side of the motor home. However when I turn off the tap the water continues to pour from the overflow pipes for several minutes before stopping, emptying at least 10 or mo...	gregnshas	6	1378	10:13 PM Nov 22, 2015 by Baz421
	Current draw via the caravan power supply cord ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) Because it is only recently that our caravan has become our home, I never really considered the implications of the current draw of our van at various times.It was only recently when packing up after a four week stay at a van park that I happen to notice what was obviously heat damage to the twenty metre...	greyhoundtom	60	6034	04:02 PM Nov 22, 2015 by greyhoundtom
	Dometic AES III Fridges (Preview) edited this but it sort of screwed up - bounced back to original although it said I'd edited it. I've now removed the original -- Edited by Spydermann on Thursday 12th of November 2015 09:18:44 PM -- Edited by Spydermann on Thursday 12th of November 2015 09:22:03 PM	Spydermann	9	2194	02:39 PM Nov 22, 2015 by PeterD
	God Mode (Preview) Try This It Might Save A Few Headaches Are you trying out the new and shiny Windows 10? It has received mostly positive reviews and on top of that, it's free for existing Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 users, which means it doesn't hurt to try out this new offering from...	Yarra	7	1540	10:54 AM Nov 21, 2015 by Santa
	Bus Conversion (Preview) Recently acquired a 1989 long wheel base Toyota Coaster bus complete with seating and want to convert it into a motorhome. If I remove the bus seating, would that be enough to register it as a motorhome/campervan here in NSW and to avoid the twice a year over the pit inspection. Any idea's, thanks.	Gazook	7	3545	10:46 PM Nov 19, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	dash cams (Preview) .Hi all ,Interested to find out if anyone has a dash cam ,what sort ,how much ,ect .Do they take good resolution pictures or videos ,I have looked at a dash cam video from America ,You can get ones that shoot forward ,backwards , record speed, audio ,.In the video people were using them to record conversa...	cruisaderhilton	18	1647	09:00 PM Nov 18, 2015 by Bruce and Bev
	Portable Power Jump Starters (Preview) http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/261933538956?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT	mjt57	26	12888	10:38 AM Nov 17, 2015 by mjt57
	Has anyone tried Kickass solar panels (Preview) Hi I was just wondering if anyone has tried the kick ass solar panels, put out by Australian direct.com. They have some great features as seen on their video but I can't seem to find a review of them anywhere. I would love to hear if anyone has tried them. Thanks Lynne	Linzeelou	19	12131	04:20 PM Nov 16, 2015 by Danny Dkay
	Waeco 12v fridge not getting cold enough (Preview) Any thoughts why my fridge wouldn't be getting too cold, it's a coolmatic HDC-160 the freezer compartment gets freezing but the fridge itself isn't very cold. I've checked the seals and cleaned the element thing on the back, also I fitted an extra fan next to the compressor to move a little more airfl...	Jamie and Kerryn	15	6659	11:36 PM Nov 14, 2015 by Tomcat
	Hema and Android (Preview) Hi all . I know this has been covered in the past , but I thought its worth asking again as thecho stuff moves along at a fair clip. Im a bit of a tech neanderthal so needth5ings expained slowly I was telling a mate that I was going to shell out around 700 for a Hema setup , and he started going on about downlo...	Swoffer	27	3162	11:45 AM Nov 14, 2015 by DarylC
	electric roof winder (Preview) I'm about to buy a Jayco swift camper trailer and was wondering if anyone uses an electric winder for the roof. Jayco had one available but has since withdrawn it. I don't think a cordless drill would have the power and a rattle gun would probably destroy the winding mechanism. Ideas?	toglhot	6	2448	06:48 AM Nov 14, 2015 by Tomcat
	Cheap fusesOut of that grab kit (Preview) Fitted extra solar before we left on this trip. Decided to have a weeks test run at home before we left to make sure everything was running ok. First day everything seemed OK until the cook tripped a 12v circuit breaker, I went to the panel to reset the breaker & noticed the 4 x 25amp blade panel fuses h...	The Doo crew	4	1073	09:21 PM Nov 13, 2015 by The Doo crew
	Waeco CFX Portable Fridges (Preview) My wife bought me a "pre-Christmas" present, a Waeco CFX fridge/freezer. It's one of the mid-range models but it seems to be big enough for what we want to do. It has a removable divider so that when in you have a freezer compartment and a fridge section. Or, remove it and either have all fridg...	mjt57	8	4769	04:19 PM Nov 13, 2015 by dorian
	Telstra Broadband (Preview) Not really about caravanning but perhaps interesting to some..... I have had Telstra internet access since dial up days and the service just getting better & better .. We have cable (Co-ax) to our home and I eventually moved to the then minimum data allowance of around 5 or 8 gig/mth. SWMBO got a i...	Cupie	9	1508	12:33 AM Nov 13, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	Aldi Smart Phone (Preview) Is anyone using the Aldi smart phone? what do you think of them? Allan	Allany	12	1710	08:50 PM Nov 11, 2015 by 03_Troopy
	12 volt tripping out (Preview) Hi Folks, I have a problem with my Jurgens Sungazer 12 volt system when free camping. When I turn on the water pump and before I open the sink tap the system trips out and can only be re energised by connecting the generator up or by plugging the vans Anderson plug into the 4x4. I have tried opening the tap fi...	bilbyg	4	960	06:34 PM Nov 11, 2015 by bilbyg
	best free camp sites for caravans near sydney (Preview) Hello every one...not been on for a little while. We picked up the Road Star 18.6 Ft Caravan and Ford Territory Turbo Diesel. and have been giving things away to people in need so our towing weight is below standards...got Yamaha 2000 Geni and Battery Set up and Elec Brakes all done. We are so happy an...	kazza58	8	1173	12:02 AM Nov 11, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	SHURflo accumulator model 182-100 (Preview) I have a drinking water filter under the sink that has a very low flow rate. This causes the pump to pulsate (cut in & out rapidly). The LEDs in the jayco are 12 volt (not multi voltage). They flicker when the pump is pulsating. One light has already failed. I turn the lights of now when using the filter...	wasn_me	6	1529	01:58 PM Nov 10, 2015 by oldtrack123
	Diesel Fuel ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Have just purchased a Motorhome and have been on the road for just over 2 weeks - the two times I have filled up (or tried to) with Diesel it reaches the stage where it will not let me put any more in but when I start up the gauge shows that it is not completely full. As this is the first time I have used Diesel Fu...	Texas	31	2802	10:21 PM Nov 9, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	CLR in the loo cassette (Preview) hi gang, we are going on our cruise tomorrow and I was thinking of putting CLR in the loo cassette to give it a clean, has anyone done this? If so did it damage the plastic Or cause issues with the cassette? Thanks BTW we are off on the voyager of the seas for 13 nights cruising NZ and New Caledonia, and Vanuat...	Phil C	14	2198	10:31 AM Nov 9, 2015 by Cupie
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