Techies' Corner

Bruce and Bev · Bruce and Bev

Hi Guys We're currently in a CP and parked under mature gum trees with plenty of rain (Melbourne). Today, we've noticed some long, brown dribble marks on the white paint of our ute - presumably this is gum tree sap. How do we get it off (no - not an angle grinder thanks)? Cheers Bruce

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi ALL, Bearing failure on the HWY. Question. Do Electric brakes interfere with having to change wheel bearings on the side of the road. Eg: Do the brakes have to come off like brakes with dis rotors. I have always travelled with spare sets of bearings etc, on long trips. I am always prepaired on exte...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... Cheers - John

Liltacker · Liltacker

Hi All, where ever you hope the weather and traffic are treating you right.Question! Wife has just fallen in love with a 22'6" Olympic Z8 is this van going to be a huge parking problem for us in most of the Caravan Park sites up the East Coast of Australia and along the Murray. Help requiredCheers B...

Lozza1956 · Lozza1956

. Hi guys. Well, we had a win in the NSW Civil & Administrative Tribunal today, 14/5/15. The Dealer rep admitted they were wrong and mistakes made when registering our Esperance. Who said you can't fight them. please check your vehicle weight and fight them if necessary. Have a great day all. Sta...

Pally · Pally

Such a headache! so many different ones. The GME TX3100 plug and play. reasonably cheap and wont put holes in my dash, or should I buy a more powerful fixed machine. Anyone got suggestions on their experience with CB Radios?( possibly recommendations)

Tropdoug · Tropdoug

Hope that's not a dumb question. I have a really good LG washing machine 7Kg load. I am wondering if I could put it in my bus and run it on either 24V, or Solar or via the Gennie. The machine is rated at 280KwH/365 Loads using warm water. I prefer cold washes, so would use less, but I think, if I understand it th...

possumyvonne · possumyvonne

Hi Every one Just thinking of taking out the electronic thermistor and changing the fridge to a manual knob thermostat Whats involved and has any one done it before Some one has said that an endel one works but wouldnt have a clue whats involved or what to do ive look on the web but cant find any info on ho...

Hylda&Jon · Hylda&Jon

Brain picking time as I am terrible at mathematics. I have a king size bed with a proper mattress on it and I need to get 2 struts to make it easier to lift but I don't know what weight they would have to lift. I tested the weight of the foot of the bed and it was 50kg but I will be attaching the struts half wa...

alwon · alwon

Have a Dometic RM2350 3 way in my RV and the 12v is not working. All the info I can access refers to caravans with 7 pin connections, but not very helpful for my RV. Can anyone enlighten me as to the wiring and installation specs in an RV and as to my possible problem. I am thinking the 12v element, but have as y...

gandk · gandk

We now need to buy a jack for our new second hand van. Have been suggested either Ko jack or a Trail a Mate? Any thoughts. We purchase a 16.6' Goldstream off roader, tare about 1890 and has a lift spot (for the use of a better term) (you can see I am very technically apt) behind the wheel just under the body.!!...

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi all, I'm a first time owner of Electric brakes fitted to the upcoming new snail in December. The tow truck is getting fitted with a brake controller. My other trailers all have override brakes,that I have to manually engage the stop lever, ( so I can reverse.) ? Do you still have to do the same wit...

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi all, Ratchett type jockey wheel, Do you use / have one. are they any good. Hey Jim

hako · hako

Here are a couple of very handy and versatile items - first the cutting discs which attach to a Dremel or similar tool - they will cut thru a Stanley box cutter blade or a padlock plus basically anything. At under $3.50 for 10 delivered they are very affordable! I'm still on the first blade and I've made 5...

Lozza1956 · Lozza1956

Hi guys. With all the talk on different forums, I became paranoid and decided to have our Espernace weighed for piece of my mind. Imagine my Suprise when I was informed that the motorhome weighs 4480kgs with bullbar, tow bar, generator, 2 solar panels, auto satelite and only basic crockery and cutle...

Liltacker · Liltacker

Hi All, (Newbie) First post love the forums. Have a Landcruiser GXL and chasing a good quality mirror that can attach securely to my existing door mirrors (don't like over bonnet or strap on door jobs) just to get that extra 100-150mm extra side view any recommendations on How Why Who and how much? Bas...

JayDee · JayDee

My mechanical knowledge can be written on the back of a postage stamp. But I decided that I would check the brakes and re grease the wheel bearings on our Coromal Princeton 4 wheeler. After watching a couple of videos on you tube it was battle stations. I am very pleased with my efforts. All wheels were se...

cruisaderhilton · cruisaderhilton

Hellow fellow caravans, I have been having issues with my water tanks lately as I not been getting as much water use as I expected ,so I bought an inline flow monitor to connect to the fill hose. I also cleaned the breather pipes on both tanks as hornets had built nests in them.I foned up crusader caravans...

gemmybob · gemmybob

Does any one know the requirements for gas regulators in motor-homes in Queensland, I have heard the old caravan type regulators are now illegal. Do the new type regulators have a built in cut off or two stage regulation or what. I hope to save the cost of a gas fitter to bring mine up to spec. thanks in adv...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

Anyone with a Triton Ute take note of the radiator cap and temp gauge they seem to have developed a pressure failure issue. Mate just cooked his and they are changing the engine under warranty thank Christ, $18000.00 for this and they changed the auto transmission and diff when it was only a month...

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	Hardly techo......but.......... (Preview) Hi Guys We're currently in a CP and parked under mature gum trees with plenty of rain (Melbourne). Today, we've noticed some long, brown dribble marks on the white paint of our ute - presumably this is gum tree sap. How do we get it off (no - not an angle grinder thanks)? Cheers Bruce	Bruce and Bev	7	1294	10:53 PM May 19, 2015 by The Doo crew
	BEARING FAILURE WITH ELECTRIC BRAKES FITTED (Preview) Hi ALL, Bearing failure on the HWY. Question. Do Electric brakes interfere with having to change wheel bearings on the side of the road. Eg: Do the brakes have to come off like brakes with dis rotors. I have always travelled with spare sets of bearings etc, on long trips. I am always prepaired on exte...	Hey Jim	5	901	01:55 PM May 19, 2015 by Phil C
	Finally.... (Preview) Gday... Cheers - John	rockylizard	6	943	01:50 PM May 19, 2015 by Phil C
	22'6" Van is this a HUGE parking problem? (Preview) Hi All, where ever you hope the weather and traffic are treating you right.Question! Wife has just fallen in love with a 22'6" Olympic Z8 is this van going to be a huge parking problem for us in most of the Caravan Park sites up the East Coast of Australia and along the Murray. Help requiredCheers B...	Liltacker	8	1241	11:19 PM May 18, 2015 by Graden
	A weighty win (Preview) . Hi guys. Well, we had a win in the NSW Civil & Administrative Tribunal today, 14/5/15. The Dealer rep admitted they were wrong and mistakes made when registering our Esperance. Who said you can't fight them. please check your vehicle weight and fight them if necessary. Have a great day all. Sta...	Lozza1956	9	1506	06:38 PM May 18, 2015 by Bruce and Bev
	CB Radios (Preview) Such a headache! so many different ones. The GME TX3100 plug and play. reasonably cheap and wont put holes in my dash, or should I buy a more powerful fixed machine. Anyone got suggestions on their experience with CB Radios?( possibly recommendations)	Pally	17	1763	09:02 AM May 18, 2015 by 03_Troopy
	Can 240V appliances be run on 24V (Preview) Hope that's not a dumb question. I have a really good LG washing machine 7Kg load. I am wondering if I could put it in my bus and run it on either 24V, or Solar or via the Gennie. The machine is rated at 280KwH/365 Loads using warm water. I prefer cold washes, so would use less, but I think, if I understand it th...	Tropdoug	5	1286	08:37 PM May 17, 2015 by Rock
	HAS ANY ONE PUT MECHANICAL THERMOSTAT ON A WAECO 35L/40LT FRIDGE, THOUGHTS (Preview) Hi Every one Just thinking of taking out the electronic thermistor and changing the fridge to a manual knob thermostat Whats involved and has any one done it before Some one has said that an endel one works but wouldnt have a clue whats involved or what to do ive look on the web but cant find any info on ho...	possumyvonne	8	2094	06:38 PM May 17, 2015 by possumyvonne
	Struts for a bed (Preview) Brain picking time as I am terrible at mathematics. I have a king size bed with a proper mattress on it and I need to get 2 struts to make it easier to lift but I don't know what weight they would have to lift. I tested the weight of the foot of the bed and it was 50kg but I will be attaching the struts half wa...	Hylda&Jon	10	1126	05:25 PM May 17, 2015 by Rock
	Dometic RM2350 (Preview) Have a Dometic RM2350 3 way in my RV and the 12v is not working. All the info I can access refers to caravans with 7 pin connections, but not very helpful for my RV. Can anyone enlighten me as to the wiring and installation specs in an RV and as to my possible problem. I am thinking the 12v element, but have as y...	alwon	4	1111	04:56 PM May 17, 2015 by oldtrack123
	WHAT CARAVAN JACK?? (Preview) We now need to buy a jack for our new second hand van. Have been suggested either Ko jack or a Trail a Mate? Any thoughts. We purchase a 16.6' Goldstream off roader, tare about 1890 and has a lift spot (for the use of a better term) (you can see I am very technically apt) behind the wheel just under the body.!!...	gandk	7	2269	02:44 PM May 17, 2015 by gandk
	Electric Brakes (Preview) Hi all, I'm a first time owner of Electric brakes fitted to the upcoming new snail in December. The tow truck is getting fitted with a brake controller. My other trailers all have override brakes,that I have to manually engage the stop lever, ( so I can reverse.) ? Do you still have to do the same wit...	Hey Jim	23	1778	01:30 PM May 17, 2015 by migra
	Ratchett type jockey wheel (Preview) Hi all, Ratchett type jockey wheel, Do you use / have one. are they any good. Hey Jim	Hey Jim	9	5329	06:23 PM May 16, 2015 by Hey Jim
	Cutting discs and cone drill set....handy. (Preview) Here are a couple of very handy and versatile items - first the cutting discs which attach to a Dremel or similar tool - they will cut thru a Stanley box cutter blade or a padlock plus basically anything. At under $3.50 for 10 delivered they are very affordable! I'm still on the first blade and I've made 5...	hako	7	1347	09:09 PM May 15, 2015 by Gaz n Shell
	Weight (Preview) Hi guys. With all the talk on different forums, I became paranoid and decided to have our Espernace weighed for piece of my mind. Imagine my Suprise when I was informed that the motorhome weighs 4480kgs with bullbar, tow bar, generator, 2 solar panels, auto satelite and only basic crockery and cutle...	Lozza1956	11	2290	07:11 PM May 15, 2015 by chaslib
	Best and Cheapest Mirrors (Preview) Hi All, (Newbie) First post love the forums. Have a Landcruiser GXL and chasing a good quality mirror that can attach securely to my existing door mirrors (don't like over bonnet or strap on door jobs) just to get that extra 100-150mm extra side view any recommendations on How Why Who and how much? Bas...	Liltacker	28	6392	05:07 PM May 15, 2015 by Friar Park
	servicing van and saving $$$$$ (Preview) My mechanical knowledge can be written on the back of a postage stamp. But I decided that I would check the brakes and re grease the wheel bearings on our Coromal Princeton 4 wheeler. After watching a couple of videos on you tube it was battle stations. I am very pleased with my efforts. All wheels were se...	JayDee	6	1115	06:14 PM May 14, 2015 by Grey Gra
	water tanks again (Preview) Hellow fellow caravans, I have been having issues with my water tanks lately as I not been getting as much water use as I expected ,so I bought an inline flow monitor to connect to the fill hose. I also cleaned the breather pipes on both tanks as hornets had built nests in them.I foned up crusader caravans...	cruisaderhilton	1	771	05:50 PM May 14, 2015 by hako
	Queensland Gas Regulators (Preview) Does any one know the requirements for gas regulators in motor-homes in Queensland, I have heard the old caravan type regulators are now illegal. Do the new type regulators have a built in cut off or two stage regulation or what. I hope to save the cost of a gas fitter to bring mine up to spec. thanks in adv...	gemmybob	20	3234	04:02 PM May 14, 2015 by oldtrack123
	Raditator Cap Issue Tritons (Preview) Anyone with a Triton Ute take note of the radiator cap and temp gauge they seem to have developed a pressure failure issue. Mate just cooked his and they are changing the engine under warranty thank Christ, $18000.00 for this and they changed the auto transmission and diff when it was only a month...	Wombat 280	5	1075	11:22 PM May 13, 2015 by Kendo
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