Techies' Corner

Bruce and Bev · Bruce and Bev

Hi folks. Ive noticed recently that my 9kg bottles are not completely emptying out before the gas appliances in the 'van refuse to go. Ive no idea how old the bottles are, they came with the van new when bought about 11 months ago. The gas has come from various sources - not from the same supplier. When t...

pipes · pipes

G'day. Home is a 1991 Mazda T 3500. It's a bit like the owner, older model, but well maintained. If you have one, or a Coaster, you sit next to the motor. The insulation under the bonnet is just worn out. Any suggestions on replacement, please ? Regards Pipes

Gundog · Gundog

What's this switch for it's on the side of the Setec Unit under the seat in my Jayco

oldtrack123 · oldtrack123

PowerGuardPowerGuard Tablet Protector PGTP350B* SeriesPRA number: 2015/14856 Date published: 7th August 2015Product informationProduct description2.1 amp chargerIdentifying featuresModel Number PGTP350B followed by a Further letter which denotes colour. Batch numbers as follow...

Peterpan · Peterpan

G'Day all, I have been infected by I think a malaware problem. I'm running Win 7, Google Chrome. I have Trend Micro and Malabytes. The problem is "addsonline" and some other similar ones. I've had an expert clean the "puter, but it has all come back again. Every time I go onto Grey Nom...

Conquester · Conquester

i wonder if a techie out there can answer in "non techie" fashion to a non techie female please. i have a 2015 Jayco Conquest with a Drifter monitor and my "time remaining" and "amps" are constantly blank despite most things seemingly working OK. However on a couple...

Gundog · Gundog

I have a Sat TV decoder which is no longer supported buy the Vast system. Which decoder would you suggest Humax Satking or Altech.

NeilandRaine · NeilandRaine

Just wondering if anyone has had a similar problem. The pressure valve on the water inlet was stuffed, no water pressure at all. After replacing the valve all was good for about 6 months. Now I have another problem, every now and then there is no water at all. It appears there is a back pressure and the onl...

Cadpete · Cadpete

Sorry for the lack of technical know how guys but this last weekend Maz & I tried to use our van for the first time, going rogaining. Managed to get it out of our narrow gateway fine, but then things started going wrong. Only a hundred or so metres down the road it sounded as though something was drag...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

Last week we spent 5 days and nights freedom camping around Central Victoria. We did not need to add water but used 5 liters of petrol in genset as we required aircon one day/evening. We were able to charge phones Ipads and laptop as well as run my CPAP machine. We took advantage to do as much device charg...

DeBe · DeBe

MrCool asked about a damaged component on a controller so ive posted a picture of what the parts are.

wasn_me · wasn_me

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c19kn3drdFU

FishnAus · FishnAus

Hi, Am new here and been looking at posts for a while, someone may have some good advice for me. I am doing up a 2006 Merc Sprinter LWB for traveling and I want to get the electric's done for solar and accessories etc. Also want to get cruise control fitted. I am in Capel WA and often go to Perth. If anyone can s...

frangipani · frangipani

My new fan was faulty and had to be replaced a kind guy unscrewed it from the wires while I was on the road.... I was able to get a new one, I would like to put it up myself, there is a black wire and a red wire which goes all the way into my house batteries, these wires a still attached. The wires that were conn...

sarg · sarg

A question to the brains trust here. Which would give the better light from these two types of strip lighting? The 5050 SMD 300 LED lights OR The 3528 SMD 600 LED lights ? Or would they be about the same ? Thanks guys....

Nomad1946 · Nomad1946

Am wondering if one can "modify" Ye olde wind-down stabilising legs so they can be wound from side on rather than having to kneel down to guide "winder" to connection and manually wind down the legs. can the existing be modified to a side on connection that can be wound by a cordle...

blondie69 · blondie69

Took a new one for a spin the other day and were very impressed with the ride, power, towing ability etc.. Curious if the Quadra lift is worth the money, and have been looking at the Adventure pack but appears some of the "features" come standard anyway... Any owners who can give their opinio...

justme · justme

Hi all. I am in the process of getting my hiace van ready for travelling. This will be my first "adventure", and I hope to see central/west qld during september. Any ideas for a tv aerial that will actually work. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks, cheers.

nimrod · nimrod

D and D posted in "I Digress" about the collection of data by Microsoft when working with Windows 10. For those interested here is a link on how to turn off those reporting features which, if left in the default settings, give Microsoft access to everything that you do on your computer. http...

blondie69 · blondie69

These are 2 of the brands which have taken our fancy, Vic-built La Vista in particular - anyone have one, or know much about them? Thanks. :)

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	Gas cylinders not emptying out (Preview) Hi folks. Ive noticed recently that my 9kg bottles are not completely emptying out before the gas appliances in the 'van refuse to go. Ive no idea how old the bottles are, they came with the van new when bought about 11 months ago. The gas has come from various sources - not from the same supplier. When t...	Bruce and Bev	16	2911	05:46 PM Aug 17, 2015 by KevKim37
	Engine noise insulation (Preview) G'day. Home is a 1991 Mazda T 3500. It's a bit like the owner, older model, but well maintained. If you have one, or a Coaster, you sit next to the motor. The insulation under the bonnet is just worn out. Any suggestions on replacement, please ? Regards Pipes	pipes	9	1771	12:01 PM Aug 17, 2015 by KFT
	Whats this Switch for (Preview) What's this switch for it's on the side of the Setec Unit under the seat in my Jayco	Gundog	10	1593	11:16 PM Aug 14, 2015 by PeterD
	Recall "Power Gaurd" charger (Preview) PowerGuardPowerGuard Tablet Protector PGTP350B* SeriesPRA number: 2015/14856 Date published: 7th August 2015Product informationProduct description2.1 amp chargerIdentifying featuresModel Number PGTP350B followed by a Further letter which denotes colour. Batch numbers as follow...	oldtrack123	2	811	10:22 AM Aug 14, 2015 by exa41
	Computer Problem (Preview) G'Day all, I have been infected by I think a malaware problem. I'm running Win 7, Google Chrome. I have Trend Micro and Malabytes. The problem is "addsonline" and some other similar ones. I've had an expert clean the "puter, but it has all come back again. Every time I go onto Grey Nom...	Peterpan	10	1242	04:28 PM Aug 13, 2015 by Peterpan
	Setec Drifter and electric bed issue (Preview) i wonder if a techie out there can answer in "non techie" fashion to a non techie female please. i have a 2015 Jayco Conquest with a Drifter monitor and my "time remaining" and "amps" are constantly blank despite most things seemingly working OK. However on a couple...	Conquester	26	3759	12:44 PM Aug 12, 2015 by Conquester
	Which Vast TV Decoder (Preview) I have a Sat TV decoder which is no longer supported buy the Vast system. Which decoder would you suggest Humax Satking or Altech.	Gundog	9	1762	11:45 AM Aug 12, 2015 by banjo
	water problem (Preview) Just wondering if anyone has had a similar problem. The pressure valve on the water inlet was stuffed, no water pressure at all. After replacing the valve all was good for about 6 months. Now I have another problem, every now and then there is no water at all. It appears there is a back pressure and the onl...	NeilandRaine	2	671	07:52 AM Aug 12, 2015 by NeilandRaine
	Disaterous first trip - horrible noise when towing (Preview) Sorry for the lack of technical know how guys but this last weekend Maz & I tried to use our van for the first time, going rogaining. Managed to get it out of our narrow gateway fine, but then things started going wrong. Only a hundred or so metres down the road it sounded as though something was drag...	Cadpete	22	2107	11:51 PM Aug 11, 2015 by Cadpete
	I need more solar I reckon... ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Last week we spent 5 days and nights freedom camping around Central Victoria. We did not need to add water but used 5 liters of petrol in genset as we required aircon one day/evening. We were able to charge phones Ipads and laptop as well as run my CPAP machine. We took advantage to do as much device charg...	aussie_paul	33	1839	09:19 PM Aug 11, 2015 by aussie_paul
	Danfoss Compressor Controll 101N0220. (Preview) MrCool asked about a damaged component on a controller so ive posted a picture of what the parts are.	DeBe	1	997	06:52 PM Aug 11, 2015 by MrCool
	For the engine techies. Duke engine. Interesting (Preview) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c19kn3drdFU	wasn_me	17	1432	08:31 AM Aug 11, 2015 by PeterD
	2006 Mercedes Sprinter LWB Electrics (Preview) Hi, Am new here and been looking at posts for a while, someone may have some good advice for me. I am doing up a 2006 Merc Sprinter LWB for traveling and I want to get the electric's done for solar and accessories etc. Also want to get cruise control fitted. I am in Capel WA and often go to Perth. If anyone can s...	FishnAus	4	596	07:49 PM Aug 10, 2015 by FishnAus
	Sirocco 12v fan installation (Preview) My new fan was faulty and had to be replaced a kind guy unscrewed it from the wires while I was on the road.... I was able to get a new one, I would like to put it up myself, there is a black wire and a red wire which goes all the way into my house batteries, these wires a still attached. The wires that were conn...	frangipani	11	4236	07:22 PM Aug 10, 2015 by frangipani
	LED strip lighting (Preview) A question to the brains trust here. Which would give the better light from these two types of strip lighting? The 5050 SMD 300 LED lights OR The 3528 SMD 600 LED lights ? Or would they be about the same ? Thanks guys....	sarg	10	1168	09:42 PM Aug 9, 2015 by madaboutled
	Modify or Change ?? (Preview) Am wondering if one can "modify" Ye olde wind-down stabilising legs so they can be wound from side on rather than having to kneel down to guide "winder" to connection and manually wind down the legs. can the existing be modified to a side on connection that can be wound by a cordle...	Nomad1946	6	1158	07:46 PM Aug 8, 2015 by Baz421
	Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo diesel (Preview) Took a new one for a spin the other day and were very impressed with the ride, power, towing ability etc.. Curious if the Quadra lift is worth the money, and have been looking at the Adventure pack but appears some of the "features" come standard anyway... Any owners who can give their opinio...	blondie69	14	2028	06:16 PM Aug 8, 2015 by liz795
	tv aerial (Preview) Hi all. I am in the process of getting my hiace van ready for travelling. This will be my first "adventure", and I hope to see central/west qld during september. Any ideas for a tv aerial that will actually work. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks, cheers.	justme	14	1645	06:05 PM Aug 8, 2015 by justme
	Wndows 10 privacy (Preview) D and D posted in "I Digress" about the collection of data by Microsoft when working with Windows 10. For those interested here is a link on how to turn off those reporting features which, if left in the default settings, give Microsoft access to everything that you do on your computer. http...	nimrod	7	1351	05:19 PM Aug 8, 2015 by D and D
	La Vista & Kokoda vans (Preview) These are 2 of the brands which have taken our fancy, Vic-built La Vista in particular - anyone have one, or know much about them? Thanks. :)	blondie69	3	796	04:38 PM Aug 8, 2015 by blondie69
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