Techies' Corner

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.

Spydermann · Spydermann

Some vans offer AL-KO ESC & some offer AL-KO ATC. On reading about both on AL-KO sites, I'm thinking they are the same thing. ATC is what the system is called in Europe (Swift vans) and ESC (Jurgens) is what it's called in Australia. Does anyone know what the actual difference is - if any? -- Edited by...

AusQld · AusQld

Has anyone an opinion on chinese manufactured tires. My motorhome has a fuli set of new unused Hercules 215/75R 17.5 tires and I have some concern about the quality, to the point that I am considering removing same. I have been assured that they met all Australian saftey standards.. Would appreciat...

JayDee · JayDee

Having recently installed a diesel heater, I was wondering if there is such a unit as a DIESEL COOLER for use in the summertime. We have a dometic A/C. but the noise factor is a real deterrent. We can run it via our genny when camping. What other sort of "cool air" devices are available for car...

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

HI all, The water tanks in the vans ok to drink OR only for washing up and bath room? Regards Jim

Greg9 · Greg9

I have one led light that has died (all twelve leds) and another one which has a couple of leds dead and a couple that are dim Have been told by another person that this does happen Is this normal?

Tropdoug · Tropdoug

I wonder if anyone knows what the small allan bolt with a lock nut on it, that exists in the vertical divider between each window in my Acco International 1810B bus. These bolts are in line with the cross beam of the sliding window above the fixed pane. (See attached photos) I would like to remove them, b...

madcart · madcart

has anyone else had a problem with the Ford ranger towbar. The towing spigot where it fits in has stretched the surrounding RHS. We are on our 1st trip and have found this problem and at the moment I feel like crying my eyes out . We have done so much research on the car and van before we bought them to now be fa...

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi All, If we are moving around our Island. How will I know if a Towns Water supply is Dam / Spring OR Bore Water. I read Bore water STUFFS water heaters in no time. If a remote Town has water in CP Will it be OK to put in our tanks. JAYCO is supplying our van with a water filter. But is this Enough? Your Knowled...

Nomad1946 · Nomad1946

We have a 1994 Toyota Landcruiser Diesel. Often we have to go through a long procedure of ignition on, wait, fire, ignition off, wait, ignition on, wait, fire up when she is cold. she once would tick over on first try ..... What should we check out .... any suggestions?

Ondabeach · Ondabeach

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/400483557884?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Nomad1946 · Nomad1946

The safety chain on our 'van is a tad short and we currently use two D shackles to attach each chain to the tug. All shackles are rated 3.2T. Are we "legal"?? Or should we have the safety chains removed and longer attached?

Marken · Marken

Hi Guys Has anyone had anything to do with an Aqua-Tech water pump? Mine failed while away this month and while doing some "running repairs"I am sure that I lost a very thin rubber washer between the pump housing and the switch housing. The diaphragm is ok and intact as is the gasket within th...

goldcoaster · goldcoaster

I had a incident recently where a person walked behind me while I was reversing into a spot , he said I should have a reversing horn ,he was in no danger but had to comment on this issue . As I have had trucks most of my life and this is one of the first things they check at the yearly inspections I thought you a...

Aus-Kiwi · Aus-Kiwi

How are the shower taps generally held on ? Is it just the tap cover ? The shower connection has come lose . I need to replace it . I'm not well designed for these tight areas .. Fitting new shower hose is easy they said !! Sheesh .

Karlene · Karlene

Does anyone know where I can get an electronic copy of the service / workshop manual for this generator? (Not the owner's manual - already have one). An internet search gave me a couple of links to suspicious looking download web sites so I don't want to risk spending money on those.

possumyvonne · possumyvonne

hi all, well been busy sorting out my shed and came across my old generator which i forgot was in there after 11yrs. just wondering if any one has one as i cant seem to get it to spark. i put in a new plug today, its the smallest one ive ever seen nkg cm6 $15.oo its great for running lights and my inverter so if an...

Birdo · Birdo

Hi Are there any members with the G and S self levelling legs or do you know anybody that has them ? They look very good but I would like to know more about them. I think they are about $4000. cheers Col. -- Edited by Birdo on Friday 29th of May 2015 08:32:30 AM

Sub Forum	Topics	Posts	Last Post
Solar Power The place to discuss all things solar	450	6096	09:40 PM Oct 26, 2026 by TimTim
Safety Information and Recalls Learn about product/vehicle recall notices and general safety information	209	383	11:52 AM Aug 26, 2026 by Possum3
Weights and Measures A place to discuss all weighty issues such as GVM, TBM, GTM, ATM, GCM and other related topics	96	2598	02:13 PM Sep 2, 2026 by Ian G
Computers, phones and internet Raise issues with computers, phones and the internet	17	162	01:20 PM Aug 20, 2026 by dorian

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	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	1995	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	4162	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	1757	09:10 PM Jun 5, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	AL-KO ESC vs ATC (Preview) Some vans offer AL-KO ESC & some offer AL-KO ATC. On reading about both on AL-KO sites, I'm thinking they are the same thing. ATC is what the system is called in Europe (Swift vans) and ESC (Jurgens) is what it's called in Australia. Does anyone know what the actual difference is - if any? -- Edited by...	Spydermann	10	3920	11:17 AM Jun 5, 2015 by Baz421
	Chinese manufactured tires. (Preview) Has anyone an opinion on chinese manufactured tires. My motorhome has a fuli set of new unused Hercules 215/75R 17.5 tires and I have some concern about the quality, to the point that I am considering removing same. I have been assured that they met all Australian saftey standards.. Would appreciat...	AusQld	9	1736	05:59 PM Jun 4, 2015 by Spydermann
	Diesel Cooler. (Preview) Having recently installed a diesel heater, I was wondering if there is such a unit as a DIESEL COOLER for use in the summertime. We have a dometic A/C. but the noise factor is a real deterrent. We can run it via our genny when camping. What other sort of "cool air" devices are available for car...	JayDee	4	897	09:30 AM Jun 4, 2015 by RobandFlip
	DRINKING THE TANK WATER (Preview) HI all, The water tanks in the vans ok to drink OR only for washing up and bath room? Regards Jim	Hey Jim	12	1578	12:22 AM Jun 4, 2015 by PeterD
	LED lights (Preview) I have one led light that has died (all twelve leds) and another one which has a couple of leds dead and a couple that are dim Have been told by another person that this does happen Is this normal?	Greg9	13	1605	09:51 PM Jun 3, 2015 by madaboutled
	Strange bolt in between windows on bus??? (Preview) I wonder if anyone knows what the small allan bolt with a lock nut on it, that exists in the vertical divider between each window in my Acco International 1810B bus. These bolts are in line with the cross beam of the sliding window above the fixed pane. (See attached photos) I would like to remove them, b...	Tropdoug	6	1354	09:49 PM Jun 3, 2015 by Baz421
	Ford Towbars (Preview) has anyone else had a problem with the Ford ranger towbar. The towing spigot where it fits in has stretched the surrounding RHS. We are on our 1st trip and have found this problem and at the moment I feel like crying my eyes out . We have done so much research on the car and van before we bought them to now be fa...	madcart	13	1588	09:39 PM Jun 2, 2015 by rockylizard
	RAIN WATER / BORE WATER HOW DOES ONE KNOW (Preview) Hi All, If we are moving around our Island. How will I know if a Towns Water supply is Dam / Spring OR Bore Water. I read Bore water STUFFS water heaters in no time. If a remote Town has water in CP Will it be OK to put in our tanks. JAYCO is supplying our van with a water filter. But is this Enough? Your Knowled...	Hey Jim	7	2049	11:24 AM Jun 2, 2015 by Spydermann
	Diesel difficult to start when cold ... (Preview) We have a 1994 Toyota Landcruiser Diesel. Often we have to go through a long procedure of ignition on, wait, fire, ignition off, wait, ignition on, wait, fire up when she is cold. she once would tick over on first try ..... What should we check out .... any suggestions?	Nomad1946	7	1371	08:33 AM Jun 2, 2015 by Woody n Sue
	Alternative to banned cookers (Preview) http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/400483557884?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT	Ondabeach	20	2502	01:43 PM Jun 1, 2015 by oldtrack123
	Chains 'n' Shackles (Preview) The safety chain on our 'van is a tad short and we currently use two D shackles to attach each chain to the tug. All shackles are rated 3.2T. Are we "legal"?? Or should we have the safety chains removed and longer attached?	Nomad1946	8	1713	03:47 PM May 31, 2015 by Hey Jim
	Aqua-Tech water pressure pump. (Preview) Hi Guys Has anyone had anything to do with an Aqua-Tech water pump? Mine failed while away this month and while doing some "running repairs"I am sure that I lost a very thin rubber washer between the pump housing and the switch housing. The diaphragm is ok and intact as is the gasket within th...	Marken	0	725	11:28 PM May 30, 2015 by Marken
	Reversing Horn for Motorhomes (Preview) I had a incident recently where a person walked behind me while I was reversing into a spot , he said I should have a reversing horn ,he was in no danger but had to comment on this issue . As I have had trucks most of my life and this is one of the first things they check at the yearly inspections I thought you a...	goldcoaster	12	1575	09:37 PM May 30, 2015 by Solo Steve
	Shower tap replacement (Preview) How are the shower taps generally held on ? Is it just the tap cover ? The shower connection has come lose . I need to replace it . I'm not well designed for these tight areas .. Fitting new shower hose is easy they said !! Sheesh .	Aus-Kiwi	7	1546	06:26 PM May 30, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	Workshop manual for Honda EU20i generator (Preview) Does anyone know where I can get an electronic copy of the service / workshop manual for this generator? (Not the owner's manual - already have one). An internet search gave me a couple of links to suspicious looking download web sites so I don't want to risk spending money on those.	Karlene	5	7062	05:56 PM May 30, 2015 by Izabarack
	honda em300 generator, who can help (Preview) hi all, well been busy sorting out my shed and came across my old generator which i forgot was in there after 11yrs. just wondering if any one has one as i cant seem to get it to spark. i put in a new plug today, its the smallest one ive ever seen nkg cm6 $15.oo its great for running lights and my inverter so if an...	possumyvonne	28	11378	03:24 PM May 30, 2015 by DeBe
	G and S self levelling legs (Preview) Hi Are there any members with the G and S self levelling legs or do you know anybody that has them ? They look very good but I would like to know more about them. I think they are about $4000. cheers Col. -- Edited by Birdo on Friday 29th of May 2015 08:32:30 AM	Birdo	15	2660	07:51 AM May 30, 2015 by Bill B
«First < 1 … 221 222 223 224 225 … 354 > Last» \| Page of 354 sorted by