Techies' Corner

Gaz n Shell · Gaz n Shell

G/day We are in the market for a truck roof rack mounted awning for our Landcruiser 80 series ,have any of our knowledgeable nomads got some advice for a first time awning buyer Cheers Gaz

Gundog · Gundog

The new additions will be 3 solar panels, solar controller, battery charger and 2nd battery. Considering the limitation of the Setec controller, are my thought processes correct, however where is load from solar controller connected ?

cjt55 · cjt55

The male part of my 12v TV (cigarette lighter type connection) has broken and I have purchased a cigarette lighter connection power source for my Teac TV from Jaycar. The male connection does not seem to fit into the Anntennatek 12V Socket Wall Plate to power the TV. I have searched the website of the...

keiron · keiron

I am in need of some technical support for this project. I am running an "Eva-Kool" 12v / 240 v fridge in my tug, and run it from a cigarette socket whilst mobile. When I get to a Park for the night I un-plug the 12 volt, connect the transformer and plug into the 240 volt. Morning comes, I reverse t...

liz795 · liz795

just wondering can anyone who has one give me some feed back please i dont think i need a vast box as this is all built in the tv ,picture and sound quality http://www.uec.com.au/au/index.php/products/newvastproducts/idtv22inch thanks

rmb3218 · rmb3218

Hi All, I have a question to those of you that have a Truma E2400 gas heater. Does the warm air outlet rotate/swivel to allow you to direct the air in different directions. Also, if you have a dual outlet are you able to close one off. I am getting different answers from different suppliers, including Do...

Dav4Cris · Dav4Cris

I just finished doing a service on my 2009 Colorado, I decided while I had time I would unblock the washers as I tried to use them last week. Blew all the lines and jets out with compressed air, pressed the lever, washers operated for about 10 seconds and then lots of algae or scum came out and they stopped....

gandk · gandk

I did do a search on "Dual batteries" but really didn't convince me of what I am seeking. Can you have 2 batteries of different AHs. Eg we have a Full river AGM 120ah, can we put another in of say 100ah? My husband couldn't lift the 120ah into our boot-too heavy. We had to get the kid next door who g...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

Yesterday and today I have fitted the diesel heater AND it fired up right away.. Now I just have to tidy up all the wiring, plumbing etc!!!! If I had fitted it neatly then it would not have fired up and I would have to undo my neat wiring etc. I think it is a Murphy thing with me!! In the morning a mate is dropp...

SuzieQ52 · SuzieQ52

Hubby was just curious whether there is any hard evidence on what sort of fuel economy reduction can a wind deflector offer if fitted and adjusted correctly with a full size van in tow. Also we currently have a 4.2 lt duel fuel (petrol/lpg) Landcruiser GXL and once again hubby is thinking of selling thi...

harrydiculous · harrydiculous

Hi I've a strange problem. There's a gentle hum when connected to 240 grid power within the 'van. All appliances & lights are off. It is still evident even if the Car/Power switch is on Car. Checking power usage, the clamp meter shows 0.1 Amps (on the 40 amp AC mode). All plugs are firm and I've used tw...

cruisaderhilton · cruisaderhilton

Hello fellow caravaners. I was looking at a previous post on hot water anode,& element replacement and seen a video on servicing it, the person in the video checked the 240v hot water element with an multi meter to see what state the old element was in ,and it showed that it had blown out and was in ne...

oldtrack123 · oldtrack123

Hi The question is often asked as to what can happen to those who sell non approved products [gas or electrical] Here is one instance of many Trader fined after prohibited heater causes fire 17 June 2015 A Rockdale trader has been fined $1500 after she sold a prohibited gas cabinet heater that caught fi...

oldtrack123 · oldtrack123

Deleted Double post -- Edited by oldtrack123 on Monday 29th of June 2015 11:57:57 PM

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

Hi All, I have carefully fitted a new anode and a new 240 volt electric element after getting rid of all the sludge etc. Now the gas ignites, burns/roars for a few seconds then goes out!!! Thoughts please? Aussie Paul.

pipes · pipes

We are in Dungog, with Blazeaid, helping to clean up after the floods. I recently bought a Honda GL 700 m/cycle. My partner and I went for our first ride to Newcastle. To be sure, we bought a new battery for it. At Hexam the motor stopped dead. No electrics. Called the RAC, (NRMA) The bloke turned up, charg...

allan davey · allan davey

Hi good people. Robyn and I are new members and we are looking for some advice on reversing cameras on the van. Any info on type. fixed or wireless etc would be appreciated. Rob and Al

Gundog · Gundog

Found this statement for new batteries advertised 100AH AGM Battery Condition: Brand new aging battery-never been used or sold, stored in warehouse over 12 month. Voltage is low, need to be charged before use. Low return rate. Par...

caseyv · caseyv

Hi all i am looking for a new car and the Mazda BT-50 looks very interesting i am going to tow a 1800kg camper van i can use off track, is there anyone that use this car? love to hear about your experience. Casey

gandk · gandk

Hi All Well we finally got away in our new (2011 Goldstream RV) and had a bit of trouble sorting out solar, charge, etc. Finally worked out that we cannot leave the Anderson plug or the 7 pin plug attached to the vehicle for the solar to charge the van battery. Anyway the battery (new AGM 120ah) went down t...

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Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Awnings for the side of the truck off the rack (Preview) G/day We are in the market for a truck roof rack mounted awning for our Landcruiser 80 series ,have any of our knowledgeable nomads got some advice for a first time awning buyer Cheers Gaz	Gaz n Shell	3	592	10:51 PM Jul 5, 2015 by Gaz n Shell
	Circuit for Jayco (Preview) The new additions will be 3 solar panels, solar controller, battery charger and 2nd battery. Considering the limitation of the Setec controller, are my thought processes correct, however where is load from solar controller connected ?	Gundog	6	1660	01:27 PM Jul 5, 2015 by dogbox
	Antennatek TV Antenna Spare Parts (Preview) The male part of my 12v TV (cigarette lighter type connection) has broken and I have purchased a cigarette lighter connection power source for my Teac TV from Jaycar. The male connection does not seem to fit into the Anntennatek 12V Socket Wall Plate to power the TV. I have searched the website of the...	cjt55	1	680	12:36 PM Jul 5, 2015 by valiant81
	12 volt / 240 volt automatic switching (Preview) I am in need of some technical support for this project. I am running an "Eva-Kool" 12v / 240 v fridge in my tug, and run it from a cigarette socket whilst mobile. When I get to a Park for the night I un-plug the 12 volt, connect the transformer and plug into the 240 volt. Morning comes, I reverse t...	keiron	17	6961	10:58 AM Jul 5, 2015 by 03_Troopy
	vast 12v tv (Preview) just wondering can anyone who has one give me some feed back please i dont think i need a vast box as this is all built in the tv ,picture and sound quality http://www.uec.com.au/au/index.php/products/newvastproducts/idtv22inch thanks	liz795	7	1271	04:00 AM Jul 5, 2015 by Gundog
	Truma E2400 gas heater questions (Preview) Hi All, I have a question to those of you that have a Truma E2400 gas heater. Does the warm air outlet rotate/swivel to allow you to direct the air in different directions. Also, if you have a dual outlet are you able to close one off. I am getting different answers from different suppliers, including Do...	rmb3218	3	1000	10:04 PM Jul 4, 2015 by Dougwe
	Use the right water in Colorado windscreen washers (Preview) I just finished doing a service on my 2009 Colorado, I decided while I had time I would unblock the washers as I tried to use them last week. Blew all the lines and jets out with compressed air, pressed the lever, washers operated for about 10 seconds and then lots of algae or scum came out and they stopped....	Dav4Cris	15	1891	09:45 PM Jul 4, 2015 by 03_Troopy
	BATTERIES IN PARALLEL ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I did do a search on "Dual batteries" but really didn't convince me of what I am seeking. Can you have 2 batteries of different AHs. Eg we have a Full river AGM 120ah, can we put another in of say 100ah? My husband couldn't lift the 120ah into our boot-too heavy. We had to get the kid next door who g...	gandk	34	5842	09:24 PM Jul 4, 2015 by oldtrack123
	Planer Diesel heater, the fitting of.. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Yesterday and today I have fitted the diesel heater AND it fired up right away.. Now I just have to tidy up all the wiring, plumbing etc!!!! If I had fitted it neatly then it would not have fired up and I would have to undo my neat wiring etc. I think it is a Murphy thing with me!! In the morning a mate is dropp...	aussie_paul	32	9283	02:38 PM Jul 4, 2015 by aussie_paul
	Wind deflector and Turbo Diesel (Preview) Hubby was just curious whether there is any hard evidence on what sort of fuel economy reduction can a wind deflector offer if fitted and adjusted correctly with a full size van in tow. Also we currently have a 4.2 lt duel fuel (petrol/lpg) Landcruiser GXL and once again hubby is thinking of selling thi...	SuzieQ52	15	1966	09:53 AM Jul 4, 2015 by chooknphil
	Strange hum, electrical (Preview) Hi I've a strange problem. There's a gentle hum when connected to 240 grid power within the 'van. All appliances & lights are off. It is still evident even if the Car/Power switch is on Car. Checking power usage, the clamp meter shows 0.1 Amps (on the 40 amp AC mode). All plugs are firm and I've used tw...	harrydiculous	17	2002	11:31 AM Jul 3, 2015 by harrydiculous
	Digital multi meter (Preview) Hello fellow caravaners. I was looking at a previous post on hot water anode,& element replacement and seen a video on servicing it, the person in the video checked the 240v hot water element with an multi meter to see what state the old element was in ,and it showed that it had blown out and was in ne...	cruisaderhilton	21	1957	04:27 AM Jul 3, 2015 by dorian
	Business fined for seling non approved JANA gas heater (Preview) Hi The question is often asked as to what can happen to those who sell non approved products [gas or electrical] Here is one instance of many Trader fined after prohibited heater causes fire 17 June 2015 A Rockdale trader has been fined $1500 after she sold a prohibited gas cabinet heater that caught fi...	oldtrack123	5	1253	12:17 PM Jul 2, 2015 by wasn_me
	Business fined for selling non approved JANA gas heater (Preview) Deleted Double post -- Edited by oldtrack123 on Monday 29th of June 2015 11:57:57 PM	oldtrack123	2	528	09:39 PM Jul 1, 2015 by oldtrack123
	Suburban HWS serviced, now need help.. (Preview) Hi All, I have carefully fitted a new anode and a new 240 volt electric element after getting rid of all the sludge etc. Now the gas ignites, burns/roars for a few seconds then goes out!!! Thoughts please? Aussie Paul.	aussie_paul	7	1098	09:08 PM Jul 1, 2015 by aussie_paul
	motorcycle alternator (Preview) We are in Dungog, with Blazeaid, helping to clean up after the floods. I recently bought a Honda GL 700 m/cycle. My partner and I went for our first ride to Newcastle. To be sure, we bought a new battery for it. At Hexam the motor stopped dead. No electrics. Called the RAC, (NRMA) The bloke turned up, charg...	pipes	9	1214	04:01 PM Jul 1, 2015 by ST391GQ
	Reversing Camera (Preview) Hi good people. Robyn and I are new members and we are looking for some advice on reversing cameras on the van. Any info on type. fixed or wireless etc would be appreciated. Rob and Al	allan davey	7	1305	03:59 PM Jul 1, 2015 by cruiser1980
	Batteries (Preview) Found this statement for new batteries advertised 100AH AGM Battery Condition: Brand new aging battery-never been used or sold, stored in warehouse over 12 month. Voltage is low, need to be charged before use. Low return rate. Par...	Gundog	11	1609	10:36 PM Jun 30, 2015 by greyhoundtom
	Mazda BT-50 (Preview) Hi all i am looking for a new car and the Mazda BT-50 looks very interesting i am going to tow a 1800kg camper van i can use off track, is there anyone that use this car? love to hear about your experience. Casey	caseyv	14	2554	03:54 PM Jun 30, 2015 by Phil C
	HOW LOW CAN A BATTERY GO UNTIL DAMAGE OCCURS??? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi All Well we finally got away in our new (2011 Goldstream RV) and had a bit of trouble sorting out solar, charge, etc. Finally worked out that we cannot leave the Anderson plug or the 7 pin plug attached to the vehicle for the solar to charge the van battery. Anyway the battery (new AGM 120ah) went down t...	gandk	35	12996	11:46 AM Jun 30, 2015 by Ontos45
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