Techies' Corner

Spydermann · Spydermann

My BA XR6 ute can tow 1600kgs, has a carrying capacity in the tub of about 560kgs and a ball weight of 160kgs. The tow bar can take 2300kgs load & 160kgs ball weight. I got the show pony, not the workhorse. Does this mean that if I have full ball weight of 160kgs, then my carrying capacity is 400kgs? My ve...

pricey43 · pricey43

We are looking at buying a Satellite TV kit when we travel through Perth next week. We know about itech world. Where else is good to go?

Fx2106 · Fx2106

Has anyone had a problem with a Jayco Starcraft Outback 16ft with a rear ensuite and a truma airconditioner on the roof and also a solar panel on the roof. We picked up the van on 18 May brand new from Jayco and took it up to Wangaratta the following weekend for its first trip - when we got home we decided to pu...

Tropdoug · Tropdoug

To a large blackwater tank. I did not realise that the size of the cassette on my new thetford toilet was so small, (around 17Ltrs) as I am aiming to be self sufficient for weeks rather than days, does anyone know if it is possible to plumb the thetford directly into say a 100Ltr black water tank fitted wit...

Oasis Nomads · Oasis Nomads

advice please, we used a park this last weekend with the slide on connected to the site power but found out lead inadequate, the cable just reached and when other campers plugged in it loosened our cable just through operation of the power box. Our cable is older as it came with a hand me down caravan tha...

alwon · alwon

Have a 2003 Matilda Chrystal 3, done about 60,000k and have had same for a couple of years and done approx 20,000k. For the entire time I have owned this unit it has made very loud banging noises from the lazy axle area when going slowly over lumpy terrain. Have spent much time under vehicle with a light bu...

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi again, How many liters does the average shower use per minute in your van. Our new snail has 2 x 82 liter tanks. lambie wants her shower. The way she likes to use the shower we might need to refill in each country town. (Joke) I hope the shower rose is small. I might get a tub every Saturday night, if I...

Tropdoug · Tropdoug

Hi, I have a bus that I am converting and wonder if I could get a reasonable finish by hand (roller) painting rather than having to have it spray painted which might leave me without arms and legs. Anyone have any advice or experience on doing this?

Phil C · Phil C

Hi folks I have finally found the problem with my ESC. After the brake repair I pulled the ESC off the van and ran a continuity check back to the 12 pin connector. To my shock and horror the positive and negative have been transposed ON the ESC connector (according to the book). I am going to change them and...

tonyd · tonyd

I've got a couple of mobiles using the Aldi mobile service. Noticed last night that when I used one phone to call the other (checking ringtone), I was charged 12 cents for each call, despite that fact they were not answered. Now, I have no gripes at all with the Aldi service, but I wonder if it is normal pra...

Jaahn · Jaahn

I have been using a bit of 12 v dc lately. Had some problems with a couple of my leads. The ones that plug into the socket (Cig style) and then into the appliance. The plugs have a fuse in the tip to protect it and I have found recently 3 times that the fuse, although appearing to be good is actually not letting...

Spydermann · Spydermann

http://www.racingaspirations.com/apps/weight-distribution-calculator

Sheba · Sheba

My System Restore won't, and I don't know why. It goes through the procedure, then tells me nothing has been restored. Would it be because I'm stubborn, and still running XP ? Also about the same time, I lost a complete folder of Pics., and I don't know how. Been trying to find them, but can't. Any suggest...

Marken · Marken

Hi guys Further to my post about the AquaTech water pump as supplied in my Goldstream van I have now replaced the microswitch (which definitely was broken) but the pump still keeps blowing fuses so now it will become a small boat anchor. I have looked on fleabay and have been bewildered by numerous bran...

Koko · Koko

Hi Everyone Does anyone have any sugestions on how to boost mobile coverage while travelling north/west. Need to be able to use Internet etc Thanks

gandk · gandk

Hi all. Have tried doing a search but didn't come up with what is needed. Our newly purchased 2nd hand van has done some bush work in the past and obviously the rolled up awning has brushed trees etc which has caused a row of about 1metre of small holes about 100m from the top of the awning which in heavy rain...

Dolly · Dolly

Anyone got some tips about adJusting the temp on hot water system in jayco vans

Bitumin Surfers · Bitumin Surfers

Hi Techies, I'm seeking advice regarding possible replacement and / or repair of a blown Elixir Power converter / charger ELX-35-240. The unit is fitted in our 2008 Forrest River 5th wheeler and manages the DC electrical system and the 240 volt system. These units are no longer manufactured by Elixi...

goldcoaster · goldcoaster

Iveco 70c , only travelled 5000k's . Vibration in steering between 95kl/h and 100kl/h , go over or under these speeds it disappears had this since new . We have had 2 wheel balances , rotated front tyres , wheel alignment and torsion bars adjusted all to no avail , all under warranty . It is booked in aga...

Alexxxx · Alexxxx

A friend is building a caravan in VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA. He wants to know where to find the tech-specis for the required clearance above the gas stove.

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	Increasing two ball weight (Preview) My BA XR6 ute can tow 1600kgs, has a carrying capacity in the tub of about 560kgs and a ball weight of 160kgs. The tow bar can take 2300kgs load & 160kgs ball weight. I got the show pony, not the workhorse. Does this mean that if I have full ball weight of 160kgs, then my carrying capacity is 400kgs? My ve...	Spydermann	7	5422	05:07 PM Jun 14, 2015 by Quanger
	Satellite TV in Perth (Preview) We are looking at buying a Satellite TV kit when we travel through Perth next week. We know about itech world. Where else is good to go?	pricey43	14	976	10:10 AM Jun 14, 2015 by iana
	Ball weight on jayco Starcraft outback (Preview) Has anyone had a problem with a Jayco Starcraft Outback 16ft with a rear ensuite and a truma airconditioner on the roof and also a solar panel on the roof. We picked up the van on 18 May brand new from Jayco and took it up to Wangaratta the following weekend for its first trip - when we got home we decided to pu...	Fx2106	5	3839	07:02 AM Jun 14, 2015 by Fx2106
	Is it possible to plumb a thetford toilet direct (Preview) To a large blackwater tank. I did not realise that the size of the cassette on my new thetford toilet was so small, (around 17Ltrs) as I am aiming to be self sufficient for weeks rather than days, does anyone know if it is possible to plumb the thetford directly into say a 100Ltr black water tank fitted wit...	Tropdoug	7	1433	06:01 PM Jun 13, 2015 by Tropdoug
	Power cables ( 1 2 ) (Preview) advice please, we used a park this last weekend with the slide on connected to the site power but found out lead inadequate, the cable just reached and when other campers plugged in it loosened our cable just through operation of the power box. Our cable is older as it came with a hand me down caravan tha...	Oasis Nomads	39	3222	11:24 PM Jun 12, 2015 by oldtrack123
	Matilda Chrystal 3 (Preview) Have a 2003 Matilda Chrystal 3, done about 60,000k and have had same for a couple of years and done approx 20,000k. For the entire time I have owned this unit it has made very loud banging noises from the lazy axle area when going slowly over lumpy terrain. Have spent much time under vehicle with a light bu...	alwon	6	862	08:19 PM Jun 11, 2015 by Baz421
	How many Lts of water per minute does the shower (Preview) Hi again, How many liters does the average shower use per minute in your van. Our new snail has 2 x 82 liter tanks. lambie wants her shower. The way she likes to use the shower we might need to refill in each country town. (Joke) I hope the shower rose is small. I might get a tub every Saturday night, if I...	Hey Jim	19	6389	05:22 PM Jun 10, 2015 by mr glassies
	Any ideas on hand painint a bus? (Preview) Hi, I have a bus that I am converting and wonder if I could get a reasonable finish by hand (roller) painting rather than having to have it spray painted which might leave me without arms and legs. Anyone have any advice or experience on doing this?	Tropdoug	15	1791	02:07 PM Jun 10, 2015 by SnowT
	Jayco and AL-KO ESC (Preview) Hi folks I have finally found the problem with my ESC. After the brake repair I pulled the ESC off the van and ran a continuity check back to the 12 pin connector. To my shock and horror the positive and negative have been transposed ON the ESC connector (according to the book). I am going to change them and...	Phil C	11	4474	04:45 AM Jun 10, 2015 by Crashtac
	Bit cheeky, Aldi Mobile (Preview) I've got a couple of mobiles using the Aldi mobile service. Noticed last night that when I used one phone to call the other (checking ringtone), I was charged 12 cents for each call, despite that fact they were not answered. Now, I have no gripes at all with the Aldi service, but I wonder if it is normal pra...	tonyd	4	1736	05:08 PM Jun 9, 2015 by Hydeeeho
	Poor quality 12v fuses ! (Preview) I have been using a bit of 12 v dc lately. Had some problems with a couple of my leads. The ones that plug into the socket (Cig style) and then into the appliance. The plugs have a fuse in the tip to protect it and I have found recently 3 times that the fuse, although appearing to be good is actually not letting...	Jaahn	4	1315	01:03 AM Jun 9, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	Weight Distribution Calculation (Preview) http://www.racingaspirations.com/apps/weight-distribution-calculator	Spydermann	0	887	07:50 PM Jun 8, 2015 by Spydermann
	HELP !!! System Restore on XP. (Preview) My System Restore won't, and I don't know why. It goes through the procedure, then tells me nothing has been restored. Would it be because I'm stubborn, and still running XP ? Also about the same time, I lost a complete folder of Pics., and I don't know how. Been trying to find them, but can't. Any suggest...	Sheba	11	1519	10:10 PM Jun 7, 2015 by Baz421
	AquaTech now "sub aqua" (Preview) Hi guys Further to my post about the AquaTech water pump as supplied in my Goldstream van I have now replaced the microswitch (which definitely was broken) but the pump still keeps blowing fuses so now it will become a small boat anchor. I have looked on fleabay and have been bewildered by numerous bran...	Marken	3	718	09:50 PM Jun 6, 2015 by KevKim37
	Mobile Coverage (Preview) Hi Everyone Does anyone have any sugestions on how to boost mobile coverage while travelling north/west. Need to be able to use Internet etc Thanks	Koko	6	1390	08:19 PM Jun 6, 2015 by robo24
	Leaking canvas roll out awning (Preview) Hi all. Have tried doing a search but didn't come up with what is needed. Our newly purchased 2nd hand van has done some bush work in the past and obviously the rolled up awning has brushed trees etc which has caused a row of about 1metre of small holes about 100m from the top of the awning which in heavy rain...	gandk	6	1483	08:11 PM Jun 6, 2015 by robo24
	water heater (Preview) Anyone got some tips about adJusting the temp on hot water system in jayco vans	Dolly	7	2534	08:06 PM Jun 6, 2015 by robo24
	Power converter/charger (Preview) Hi Techies, I'm seeking advice regarding possible replacement and / or repair of a blown Elixir Power converter / charger ELX-35-240. The unit is fitted in our 2008 Forrest River 5th wheeler and manages the DC electrical system and the 240 volt system. These units are no longer manufactured by Elixi...	Bitumin Surfers	5	1858	10:42 AM Jun 6, 2015 by baysidetas
	Vibration in Steering (Preview) Iveco 70c , only travelled 5000k's . Vibration in steering between 95kl/h and 100kl/h , go over or under these speeds it disappears had this since new . We have had 2 wheel balances , rotated front tyres , wheel alignment and torsion bars adjusted all to no avail , all under warranty . It is booked in aga...	goldcoaster	26	3852	05:48 AM Jun 6, 2015 by goldcoaster
	Rangehood over gas stove (Preview) A friend is building a caravan in VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA. He wants to know where to find the tech-specis for the required clearance above the gas stove.	Alexxxx	8	1569	09:10 PM Jun 5, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
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