Techies' Corner

Coocoocha · Coocoocha

Hi guys I own a 2002 Patrol 3ltr Turbo Diesel it has 165ks and i tow my 18 ft Caravan with it My worry is i have been told by folk that i should not engage 5th Gear while towing the van Can an one help

Jamjar · Jamjar

In layman terms, please. I have a little poptop, about 13' I think. The fridge is small and I'm not sure if it works on gas. Will check when I pick van up from repairer. The stove is gas and I have a microwave. I don't watch tv, but will charge iPad and phone. Only other things are lighting and possibly heate...

RED72 · RED72

Has anyone experienced any problems with the fuel tank in the picture? ie: light weight construction, leaks, poor seal on cap. Your feedback greatly appreciated.

merv61 · merv61

Hi All, newbie here, love the forum, and everybody's helpfulness, its what makes this country great, me and the missus are in need of some help and advice, we have owned a jayco hawk 2000 model for over 3yrs and have only used it twice, but after some recent life changes we have decided its not all about wo...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

My Hoselink flow meter... Aussie Paul.

rockylizard · rockylizard

http://www.caravanworld.com.au/features/1509/dc-dc-b...

wws · wws

hi all techies my first question on this forum I have a bt50 tray back with aux batt under tray and 125w solar panel on roof racks on vehicle I want to run cable from solar to a controller in rear of vehicle another from controller to + - on a bus bar another cable from bus bars to the aux batt another cable fr...

Suzrein · Suzrein

We have a Fusion RVCD800 unit fitted in our van. in the source menu it gives you the option of Bluetooth, radio, Aux and TV. we want to know - is the option for TV for setting up the TV to hear through the speakers in the van. we think, we can recall, the salesperson (when we purchased the van) telling us we cou...

Cruising Cruze · Cruising Cruze

http://www.cabinbright.com/24m-5730-high-output-modular-light-boards/

wendycarlene · wendycarlene

Can anybody help us with gas supply problems to our gas cooker, the flame at gas rings is minute. We have renewed the regulator to we believe the correct one available and the gas fitter adjusted the gas spply pressure and for a couple of days it was very cood but it is now back to a very minute flame.

jrk36 · jrk36

Just purchased my first caravan, a 2007 Bailey Senator Louisiana Series 5 and checking everything works :) The only thing causing confusion is running the DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR MODEL RM 8550L in 12V mode. I'm parked up and connected to 240V mains and not connected to the car. The fridge works fine wh...

iana · iana

I have been in touch with Jayco to enquire about their installation of a grey water tank. However my question is whether the tank (tanks) should be permanently mounted, or portable, i.e. with wheels. What is your say on this and all the related hassles with emptying. How do the various park rules also r...

Crackles · Crackles

just yesterday I was talking to another traveller about tyre pressures. I was interested to hear that he runs 55 psi in a van that weighs 2.7t. I was advised at beaurepaires to run 40 psi (cold) on our 2.8t van. We have p225/75/15 that have a max tyre pressure of 41 psi stamped on them We seem to get a great ri...

Jamie and Kerryn · Jamie and Kerryn

I would like to get a power invertor so we can run a 240v kettle, toaster etc when we are on the road. I'm not sure how I would connect it to the batteries and any help would be great.. It's got two standard house batteries another huge green battery thing connected together but I have no idea how this all wo...

Spydermann · Spydermann

Anyone using a VSR? eg Navra. Got a fridge in the boot of my ute running off a factory installed power outlet from the ute battery. Want to plug a 2nd battery in that outlet and run my fridge from the 2nd battery and recharge that battery when driving along or with solar. I am assuming the VSR will stop the ut...

old ab · old ab

Hi,, when towing with my duel cab ute, do i turn the stability control off when using stabilizer bars on my van.. Tandem van weighs 2800.. Thanks

Gundog · Gundog

We have an LG Plasma 3D smart TV I'm considering keeping it for use in the van subject to available space and suitability. Searching the user manual about power consumption it refers you to the back of the TV. "AC 100-240v 50/60hrz 3.2A" what is this telling you. I have looked at the 12v mode...

revemike · revemike

I wonder if anyone can shed some light on this problem.... I am fitting a new water pump into my van. The old one is still working but is very noisy. I have purchased a new pump that when tested outside of the van using a bucket of water does appear to run quieter once the initial priming has finished. Here i...

No Fixed Address · No Fixed Address

Hi Folks, Very new at this...my 1st post! Just in the process of buying a van and setting it up for touring and running most things on 12volt, just wondering if any one out there has had any experience with the EFOY Fuel cell system for recharging batteries. Many thanks for any info.

mjt57 · mjt57

We are considering the Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited for our next car. Mainly down to price and towing capacity. It comes with 20" wheels. However, someone said that in order to get the towbar that's capable of 3,500kg towing we'd need to get the smaller 18" wheels (and its higher profile tyr...

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	Nissan 4by (Preview) Hi guys I own a 2002 Patrol 3ltr Turbo Diesel it has 165ks and i tow my 18 ft Caravan with it My worry is i have been told by *folk* that i should not engage 5th Gear while towing the van Can an one help	Coocoocha	8	1473	06:49 PM Oct 29, 2015 by Vince
	What I need to be self powered? (Preview) In layman terms, please. I have a little poptop, about 13' I think. The fridge is small and I'm not sure if it works on gas. Will check when I pick van up from repairer. The stove is gas and I have a microwave. I don't watch tv, but will charge iPad and phone. Only other things are lighting and possibly heate...	Jamjar	24	2376	06:17 PM Oct 29, 2015 by Phil C
	Diesel Heater Fuel Tank (Preview) Has anyone experienced any problems with the fuel tank in the picture? ie: light weight construction, leaks, poor seal on cap. Your feedback greatly appreciated.	RED72	13	5499	09:22 AM Oct 29, 2015 by PeterD
	setting up a another power source (Preview) Hi All, newbie here, love the forum, and everybody's helpfulness, its what makes this country great, me and the missus are in need of some help and advice, we have owned a jayco hawk 2000 model for over 3yrs and have only used it twice, but after some recent life changes we have decided its not all about wo...	merv61	18	2056	06:21 PM Oct 28, 2015 by merv61
	Water measuring (Preview) My Hoselink flow meter... Aussie Paul.	aussie_paul	11	2126	05:03 PM Oct 26, 2015 by aussie_paul
	dc-dc battery chargers explained (Preview) http://www.caravanworld.com.au/features/1509/dc-dc-b...	rockylizard	10	2184	03:26 PM Oct 26, 2015 by mr glassies
	bus bars (Preview) hi all techies my first question on this forum I have a bt50 tray back with aux batt under tray and 125w solar panel on roof racks on vehicle I want to run cable from solar to a controller in rear of vehicle another from controller to + - on a bus bar another cable from bus bars to the aux batt another cable fr...	wws	6	1209	09:25 AM Oct 26, 2015 by wws
	Fusion RVCD800 (Preview) We have a Fusion RVCD800 unit fitted in our van. in the source menu it gives you the option of Bluetooth, radio, Aux and TV. we want to know - is the option for TV for setting up the TV to hear through the speakers in the van. we think, we can recall, the salesperson (when we purchased the van) telling us we cou...	Suzrein	1	2338	06:53 AM Oct 25, 2015 by 03_Troopy
	Cabin Bright LED (Preview) http://www.cabinbright.com/24m-5730-high-output-modular-light-boards/	Cruising Cruze	13	1827	01:37 PM Oct 24, 2015 by dorian
	Gas supply to gas cooker (Preview) Can anybody help us with gas supply problems to our gas cooker, the flame at gas rings is minute. We have renewed the regulator to we believe the correct one available and the gas fitter adjusted the gas spply pressure and for a couple of days it was very cood but it is now back to a very minute flame.	wendycarlene	3	1123	05:26 PM Oct 23, 2015 by wendycarlene
	12V Fridge in Bailey Senator Series 5? (Preview) Just purchased my first caravan, a 2007 Bailey Senator Louisiana Series 5 and checking everything works :) The only thing causing confusion is running the DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR MODEL RM 8550L in 12V mode. I'm parked up and connected to 240V mains and not connected to the car. The fridge works fine wh...	jrk36	10	1755	03:52 PM Oct 23, 2015 by Vince
	Grey water tanks. (Preview) I have been in touch with Jayco to enquire about their installation of a grey water tank. However my question is whether the tank (tanks) should be permanently mounted, or portable, i.e. with wheels. What is your say on this and all the related hassles with emptying. How do the various park rules also r...	iana	17	2615	01:14 PM Oct 23, 2015 by LEON
	Further tyre pressures query (Preview) just yesterday I was talking to another traveller about tyre pressures. I was interested to hear that he runs 55 psi in a van that weighs 2.7t. I was advised at beaurepaires to run 40 psi (cold) on our 2.8t van. We have p225/75/15 that have a max tyre pressure of 41 psi stamped on them We seem to get a great ri...	Crackles	13	1709	10:43 AM Oct 22, 2015 by JackoFJR
	How to connect a 12v power invertor (Preview) I would like to get a power invertor so we can run a 240v kettle, toaster etc when we are on the road. I'm not sure how I would connect it to the batteries and any help would be great.. It's got two standard house batteries another huge green battery thing connected together but I have no idea how this all wo...	Jamie and Kerryn	24	4759	11:16 PM Oct 21, 2015 by 03_Troopy
	Voltage Sensitive Relay (VSR) (Preview) Anyone using a VSR? eg Navra. Got a fridge in the boot of my ute running off a factory installed power outlet from the ute battery. Want to plug a 2nd battery in that outlet and run my fridge from the 2nd battery and recharge that battery when driving along or with solar. I am assuming the VSR will stop the ut...	Spydermann	7	3767	10:53 PM Oct 21, 2015 by 03_Troopy
	Towing with a Ford Ranger PX series 11 (Preview) Hi,, when towing with my duel cab ute, do i turn the stability control off when using stabilizer bars on my van.. Tandem van weighs 2800.. Thanks	old ab	5	993	08:04 PM Oct 21, 2015 by old ab
	Plasma TV ? (Preview) We have an LG Plasma 3D smart TV I'm considering keeping it for use in the van subject to available space and suitability. Searching the user manual about power consumption it refers you to the back of the TV. "AC 100-240v 50/60hrz 3.2A" what is this telling you. I have looked at the 12v mode...	Gundog	14	1342	07:12 PM Oct 21, 2015 by Fuzzball
	New water pump (Preview) I wonder if anyone can shed some light on this problem.... I am fitting a new water pump into my van. The old one is still working but is very noisy. I have purchased a new pump that when tested outside of the van using a bucket of water does appear to run quieter once the initial priming has finished. Here i...	revemike	12	1377	02:58 PM Oct 21, 2015 by revemike
	EFOY methonal fuel cells (Preview) Hi Folks, Very new at this...my 1st post! Just in the process of buying a van and setting it up for touring and running most things on 12volt, just wondering if any one out there has had any experience with the EFOY Fuel cell system for recharging batteries. Many thanks for any info.	No Fixed Address	17	4188	08:38 AM Oct 21, 2015 by dorian
	Towing with a Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited (Preview) We are considering the Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited for our next car. Mainly down to price and towing capacity. It comes with 20" wheels. However, someone said that in order to get the towbar that's capable of 3,500kg towing we'd need to get the smaller 18" wheels (and its higher profile tyr...	mjt57	13	6117	10:55 PM Oct 20, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
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