Techies' Corner

SuzieQ52 · SuzieQ52

Hi All, just after some valuable information. Our last van had ESC ( electronic stability control) to which we found it not too bad but after some discussions with a few suppliers and experts we have been advised to fit DSC Dexter Sway Control as it works better can be swapped from van to van and does not n...

pipes · pipes

G'day. 13th of July, and I posted a "cry for help" with my Honda motorcycle. After dozens of e mails about the electrical problems on my 'bike, I found a bloke who lives and breathes them. (Many thanks for all the emails from other Gray Nomads.) This was only done by my turning to Gray Nomads. I...

Nomes · Nomes

I learn so much. Thanks everyone!

Goldfinger · Goldfinger

Has anyone carried out a conversion on a 19' Jayco Heritage or similar, so the L shaped lounge/dining can be converted into an additional bed for a child? Is there a kit available? Has anyone ever seen a conversion carried out? With our previous older model Statesman Van the kitchen table was ab...

Phil C · Phil C

Gday all The other day we were blissfully laying on the bed for a mid afternoon nap, when all power went off. Tried a reset and zip. Blew the RCD (not the breaker) in the house as well. Long story short.. I have disconnected everything including the electric hob on the stove. I measure ZERO ohms insulatio...

Phil C · Phil C

Hi all just a quick update. As you may remember we had some nasty cracks in the floor of our shower. I have applied fibreglass and 2 coats of flowcote around the cracks and it works. The area around the cracks has strengthened vastly and the floor actually feels solid underfoot. Next step is to wait for...

Santa · Santa

I'm a Microsoft user always have been and probably always will. Having said that, on a recent overseas trip I was placed in the position of having to use my wife's Ipad for a couple of weeks, I disliked it with a passion, the touch screen is a nightmare to use, imprecise, constantly opening screens I had n...

Spydermann · Spydermann

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Kevin 1955 · Kevin 1955

The head unit in my jayco Motorhome has went haywire, when I turn it on it might say store,or clock set or a Radio channel any thing but the right thing. None of the buttons does anything. It should let you choose TV,RADIO or PHONE. Anyone got any ideas? Kevin

gandk · gandk

Have done a "search" but am wondering what brands of extra fuel filters people have fitted successfully. Caravan mags advertise one from "DieselCare" which includes the filter plus the extras to fit it and for each specific make of vehicle. Can anyone help out here? Thank you...

hako · hako

Just finished installing new bearings and seals in the Avan hubs - they use the Ford style. Anyway I bought Japanese bearings with unknown seals...all went well till I went to replace the hub on the axle when I found I could not get the hub to full seat on the axle even by gently forcing it on using the axle n...

jayem · jayem

Help please! 2 x 100 amp hour batteries (agm), a Steca solar charge controller advising the state of charge to be 78% and a 15 amp smart charger. Why would it take more than 10 hours to bring the batteries up to 100%? There was nothing running on battery at the time as we were on 240v. If the battery char...

nimrod · nimrod

Hi Phil C. Unfortunately my video camera battery has died and I have now to look for a new one. However, I have used my new exhaust bag jack and am very happy with the operation. I have found a Youtube video of a very similar bag and its operation is identical. Link below. There are two mats supplied, one for...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

A couple of months ago I bought some 6 B&S cable, well that is what I asked for. Today I went to buy around 15 meters of 6 B&S for van projects and the guy showed me several pieces that did not match what I thought was 6 B&S!!! He gave me a couple of samples of 6 and 8 B&S. The short bit is what I wa...

eaglehawk · eaglehawk

Hi all I have been redirected from General forum and am posting this hereI have a 96 toyota hiace with 2 deep cycle batteries of available storage plus the van battery. Am currently using 80 watt portable solar panel hooked to the first battery via anderson plug. have a 1100W inverter. I want to instal...

ST391GQ · ST391GQ

I was trolling around the net yesty...when this little segmented box appeared up in the right hand corner of my screen. I highlighted it and it said "Windows 10".. so I opened it . It basically is an invitation to reserve a full version of Microsoft,s new system ...for free!! I contacted my g...

Phil C · Phil C

Calling all geeks As part of my lease arrangement with my new laptop I have a ongoing contract with DrPC My laptop decided to not let me on the internet OR emails or anything internet related. One phone call later I am back on line other than my ipad. Problem solved by uninstalling my antivirus (trend mic...

crocodile · crocodile

. Hi everyone, In October 2010 we purchased a Golden Eagle Hardtop 18'6 from a dealer at Burpengary Qld.It was installed with a baintech 25amp charger fitted to an AC DELCO 96ah battery. I know its too late to have anything done under warranty but within the first week of owning the Eagle the Baintech ch...

Goldfinger · Goldfinger

-- Edited by Goldfinger on Saturday 25th of July 2015 08:28:16 PM

03_Troopy · 03_Troopy

Well it looks like no Australian vehicles are affected by the software hacking vulnerability (so far).Drivers urged to update Jeep software after hackers force car off the road Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has issues a statement, saying that the security flaw does not impact Jeep vehicles sold in Au...

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	ESC V's DSC possibly re visited? (Preview) Hi All, just after some valuable information. Our last van had ESC ( electronic stability control) to which we found it not too bad but after some discussions with a few suppliers and experts we have been advised to fit DSC Dexter Sway Control as it works better can be swapped from van to van and does not n...	SuzieQ52	3	1136	11:51 AM Jul 30, 2015 by Phil C
	Why I also love Gray Nomads (Preview) G'day. 13th of July, and I posted a "cry for help" with my Honda motorcycle. After dozens of e mails about the electrical problems on my 'bike, I found a bloke who lives and breathes them. (Many thanks for all the emails from other Gray Nomads.) This was only done by my turning to Gray Nomads. I...	pipes	1	597	12:42 PM Jul 29, 2015 by Cruising Cruze
	I love Techies' Corner (Preview) I learn so much. Thanks everyone!	Nomes	11	973	10:25 PM Jul 28, 2015 by 03_Troopy
	Jayco Heritage, is there a conversion for the L shaped lounge/dining into additional bed? (Preview) Has anyone carried out a conversion on a 19' Jayco Heritage or similar, so the L shaped lounge/dining can be converted into an additional bed for a child? Is there a kit available? Has anyone ever seen a conversion carried out? With our previous older model Statesman Van the kitchen table was ab...	Goldfinger	3	2844	07:12 PM Jul 28, 2015 by Gus1949
	Why do electricians get the biggest electrical problems????? (Preview) Gday all The other day we were blissfully laying on the bed for a mid afternoon nap, when all power went off. Tried a reset and zip. Blew the RCD (not the breaker) in the house as well. Long story short.. I have disconnected everything including the electric hob on the stove. I measure ZERO ohms insulatio...	Phil C	23	1359	04:32 PM Jul 28, 2015 by Phil C
	The shower floor saga continues (Preview) Hi all just a quick update. As you may remember we had some nasty cracks in the floor of our shower. I have applied fibreglass and 2 coats of flowcote around the cracks and it works. The area around the cracks has strengthened vastly and the floor actually feels solid underfoot. Next step is to wait for...	Phil C	5	1160	03:52 PM Jul 28, 2015 by jab160
	MicroSoft V Apple. (Preview) I'm a Microsoft user always have been and probably always will. Having said that, on a recent overseas trip I was placed in the position of having to use my wife's Ipad for a couple of weeks, I disliked it with a passion, the touch screen is a nightmare to use, imprecise, constantly opening screens I had n...	Santa	6	942	03:43 PM Jul 28, 2015 by banjo
	Top 10 12V tips (Preview) http://www.caravanworld.com.au/features/1507/top-10-12v-tips/?utm_source=cvw_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=review1_image&utm_campaign=cworld-230715&user_id=6e5ab7b2842175a3ba771377e67d3e379d31e643	Spydermann	3	1020	03:28 PM Jul 28, 2015 by 03_Troopy
	Jayco Head Unit (Preview) The head unit in my jayco Motorhome has went haywire, when I turn it on it might say store,or clock set or a Radio channel any thing but the right thing. None of the buttons does anything. It should let you choose TV,RADIO or PHONE. Anyone got any ideas? Kevin	Kevin 1955	2	673	10:30 PM Jul 27, 2015 by Kevin 1955
	WHAT BRAND OF 2ND FUEL FILTER KIT ??? (Preview) Have done a "search" but am wondering what brands of extra fuel filters people have fitted successfully. Caravan mags advertise one from "DieselCare" which includes the filter plus the extras to fit it and for each specific make of vehicle. Can anyone help out here? Thank you...	gandk	6	1142	12:32 PM Jul 27, 2015 by hagar
	Trailer wheel bearing seal installation. (Preview) Just finished installing new bearings and seals in the Avan hubs - they use the Ford style. Anyway I bought Japanese bearings with unknown seals...all went well till I went to replace the hub on the axle when I found I could not get the hub to full seat on the axle even by gently forcing it on using the axle n...	hako	12	3126	08:05 AM Jul 27, 2015 by 03_Troopy
	Battery Charger (Preview) Help please! 2 x 100 amp hour batteries (agm), a Steca solar charge controller advising the state of charge to be 78% and a 15 amp smart charger. Why would it take more than 10 hours to bring the batteries up to 100%? There was nothing running on battery at the time as we were on 240v. If the battery char...	jayem	7	1009	05:57 PM Jul 26, 2015 by jayem
	Exhaust powered jack (Preview) Hi Phil C. Unfortunately my video camera battery has died and I have now to look for a new one. However, I have used my new exhaust bag jack and am very happy with the operation. I have found a Youtube video of a very similar bag and its operation is identical. Link below. There are two mats supplied, one for...	nimrod	5	1036	05:01 PM Jul 26, 2015 by mr glassies
	Another learning curve re wire sizing... (Preview) A couple of months ago I bought some 6 B&S cable, well that is what I asked for. Today I went to buy around 15 meters of 6 B&S for van projects and the guy showed me several pieces that did not match what I thought was 6 B&S!!! He gave me a couple of samples of 6 and 8 B&S. The short bit is what I wa...	aussie_paul	20	3272	03:52 PM Jul 26, 2015 by aussie_paul
	Buying solar system for toyota hi-top highace Advice needed (Preview) Hi all I have been redirected from General forum and am posting this hereI have a 96 toyota hiace with 2 deep cycle batteries of available storage plus the van battery. Am currently using 80 watt portable solar panel hooked to the first battery via anderson plug. have a 1100W inverter. I want to instal...	eaglehawk	0	338	01:49 PM Jul 26, 2015 by eaglehawk
	WINDOWS 10 ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I was trolling around the net yesty...when this little segmented box appeared up in the right hand corner of my screen. I highlighted it and it said "Windows 10".. so I opened it . It basically is an invitation to reserve a full version of Microsoft,s new system ...for free!! I contacted my g...	ST391GQ	36	2379	01:42 PM Jul 26, 2015 by Santa
	Windows 8.1 problem and solution ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Calling all geeks As part of my lease arrangement with my new laptop I have a ongoing contract with DrPC My laptop decided to not let me on the internet OR emails or anything internet related. One phone call later I am back on line other than my ipad. Problem solved by uninstalling my antivirus (trend mic...	Phil C	31	1603	01:36 PM Jul 26, 2015 by Santa
	Baintech 25amp battery charger. (Preview) . Hi everyone, In October 2010 we purchased a Golden Eagle Hardtop 18'6 from a dealer at Burpengary Qld.It was installed with a baintech 25amp charger fitted to an AC DELCO 96ah battery. I know its too late to have anything done under warranty but within the first week of owning the Eagle the Baintech ch...	crocodile	3	2489	11:46 AM Jul 26, 2015 by robo24
	Double post..another Senior moment.. (Preview) -- Edited by Goldfinger on Saturday 25th of July 2015 08:28:16 PM	Goldfinger	0	411	08:23 PM Jul 25, 2015 by Goldfinger
	Motor Vehicle Software Hack (Preview) Well it looks like no Australian vehicles are affected by the software hacking vulnerability (so far).Drivers urged to update Jeep software after hackers force car off the road Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has issues a statement, saying that the security flaw does not impact Jeep vehicles sold in Au...	03_Troopy	0	581	11:22 AM Jul 25, 2015 by 03_Troopy
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