Techies' Corner

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

tonyd · tonyd

I like the phone, but when you dial a number, it makes an irritatingly loud "ping" as every digit is pushed. Is there a way to stop this? The Nokia manual is no help. Cheers, Tony

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi all, Went over to Jayco in Sydney today to check out a few things on simular vans to our new vans arrival in December. Many of the vans in the yard, have the jockey wheel brackets, welded to the outside of the A frame. The 2015 models now have the same welded to the centre of the A frame. I assume for bett...

2foot6 · 2foot6

CV Joint Aust Pty Ltd3 Ton 4WD 60" Recovery Farm Jack Lifter 4x4 Camper Trailer Off Road 4x4 Hi LiftPRA number: 2015/14711 Date published: 26th May 2015 Product informationProduct description4WD jack 3 Ton 4WD 60" Recovery Farm Jack Lifter 4x4 Camper Trailer Off Road (FJ-60 x 1)I...

Jamie58 · Jamie58

Hi I am hoping someone can help to get me in touch with Jim & Annette (The Silver Gypsies) regarding their old Windsor Genesis Caravan. Could they please contact me on 0419 793 985 or email jwfranks@bigpond.com. Thanking everyone in advance and hoping this message reaches them. Kind Regards Ja...

matty_turbo · matty_turbo

Hi everyone,My wife and I have decided to travel around Australia with our 3 year old before she starts school. Weve picked out a new Jayco Starcraft Outback that has an ATM of 2400kgs and a ball weight of around 240kgs.To tow it we have purchased a 2013 manual Mazda BT50 GT with a steel bar, canopy etc.I...

Phil Owen · Phil Owen

Just took delivery of our aluminium canopy. ARE VENTS required ? It is fully enclosed and dust proof with rubber seals. In side I will have second agm battery and Engel fridge so I am expecting some form condensation. Could and body advise me of what sort of air vents are available as they must be waterpr...

OliverD · OliverD

This might be in the wrong place, I couldn't find a section for our 'toys', if so, Sorry! And feel free to move it :) Anyway. HI! I've been using these forums for a while now and I must say the help and knowledge I've gained from you guys is great and I think It's time to become a fully fledged member! I've j...

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi everyone, I saw just a little while back Someone posted about one month ago (Reply to a topic Regarding water) a bit on how they installed a bye pass tap (I Think) to their water tanks. Thus saving water till the hot water to their shower flowed from the gas water heater. I have used the above (Searc...

helnev · helnev

Can anyone tell me the pros and cons if i was to fit air bags to the rear of my ford territory to help level the car while towing my van

DMaxer · DMaxer

Has anyone used these type of levellers. I would appreciate your general advice especially as to using levellers when travelling solo. Thanks in anticipation.

Gundog · Gundog

I have seen a 2008 Jayco Sterling 25footer dual slide out for sale. Considering going and have a look. what should I be looking at to ensure its a good one.

Bruce and Bev · Bruce and Bev

Got my son to buy at a really good price the above. Arrived in the mail from WA to us in VIC today. Other than the fact they don't supply you an HD cord to plug the cam into your computer so you can save any vids (cheap arses), there is no mention in their instruction manuals or on their web-site as to: 1. How...

possumyvonne · possumyvonne

Hi every one Im starting this thread as ive picked up a waeco cf 50 12v/24v fridge / freezer, its the one with the bar lights on the display On plugging it into the power the lights come on but the compressor doesnt work nor does the fan Ive been talking to DEBE[ daryl] and after bridging an wire across from...

Tropdoug · Tropdoug

Been reading a bit about putting in a house split A/C rather than two Ibis roof units, from what I have read the power draw of the Ibis units is a lot more than a split system. So I am thinking mounting an inverter A/C on the back bumper and having one outlet in the bedroom, but would like a second outlet in the...

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	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	671	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	1484	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	1440	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	6903	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	11248	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	2573	07:51 AM May 30, 2015 by Bill B
	Help please with Nokia Lumia 520 phone (Preview) I like the phone, but when you dial a number, it makes an irritatingly loud "ping" as every digit is pushed. Is there a way to stop this? The Nokia manual is no help. Cheers, Tony	tonyd	3	517	11:49 PM May 29, 2015 by tonyd
	POSITION of JAYCO JOCKEY WHEEL (Preview) Hi all, Went over to Jayco in Sydney today to check out a few things on simular vans to our new vans arrival in December. Many of the vans in the yard, have the jockey wheel brackets, welded to the outside of the A frame. The 2015 models now have the same welded to the centre of the A frame. I assume for bett...	Hey Jim	7	3982	05:58 PM May 29, 2015 by Wombat 280
	Camper Trailer Jack Recall (Preview) CV Joint Aust Pty Ltd3 Ton 4WD 60" Recovery Farm Jack Lifter 4x4 Camper Trailer Off Road 4x4 Hi LiftPRA number: 2015/14711 Date published: 26th May 2015 Product informationProduct description4WD jack 3 Ton 4WD 60" Recovery Farm Jack Lifter 4x4 Camper Trailer Off Road (FJ-60 x 1)I...	2foot6	1	1077	07:41 AM May 28, 2015 by 03_Troopy
	HELP - Looking for 'The Silver Gypsies' - Jim & Annette (Preview) Hi I am hoping someone can help to get me in touch with Jim & Annette (The Silver Gypsies) regarding their old Windsor Genesis Caravan. Could they please contact me on 0419 793 985 or email jwfranks@bigpond.com. Thanking everyone in advance and hoping this message reaches them. Kind Regards Ja...	Jamie58	0	571	09:28 AM May 27, 2015 by Jamie58
	BT50 Suspension (Preview) Hi everyone,My wife and I have decided to travel around Australia with our 3 year old before she starts school. Weve picked out a new Jayco Starcraft Outback that has an ATM of 2400kgs and a ball weight of around 240kgs.To tow it we have purchased a 2013 manual Mazda BT50 GT with a steel bar, canopy etc.I...	matty_turbo	17	6981	09:54 PM May 25, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	Aluminium canopy. ARE VENTS required? (Preview) Just took delivery of our aluminium canopy. ARE VENTS required ? It is fully enclosed and dust proof with rubber seals. In side I will have second agm battery and Engel fridge so I am expecting some form condensation. Could and body advise me of what sort of air vents are available as they must be waterpr...	Phil Owen	9	8081	07:19 PM May 25, 2015 by elliemike
	Space saving table for smaller vans (Preview) This might be in the wrong place, I couldn't find a section for our 'toys', if so, Sorry! And feel free to move it :) Anyway. HI! I've been using these forums for a while now and I must say the help and knowledge I've gained from you guys is great and I think It's time to become a fully fledged member! I've j...	OliverD	2	976	01:37 PM May 25, 2015 by hako
	SAVING HOT WATER FLOW (Preview) Hi everyone, I saw just a little while back Someone posted about one month ago (Reply to a topic Regarding water) a bit on how they installed a bye pass tap (I Think) to their water tanks. Thus saving water till the hot water to their shower flowed from the gas water heater. I have used the above (Searc...	Hey Jim	0	738	02:47 PM May 24, 2015 by Hey Jim
	Air Bags (Preview) Can anyone tell me the pros and cons if i was to fit air bags to the rear of my ford territory to help level the car while towing my van	helnev	4	1342	08:33 PM May 23, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	Andersen Levellers (Preview) Has anyone used these type of levellers. I would appreciate your general advice especially as to using levellers when travelling solo. Thanks in anticipation.	DMaxer	4	1777	08:28 PM May 23, 2015 by OMD
	Jayco Sterling (Preview) I have seen a 2008 Jayco Sterling 25footer dual slide out for sale. Considering going and have a look. what should I be looking at to ensure its a good one.	Gundog	2	1396	01:45 PM May 22, 2015 by Magnarc
	Dash cam - Navman MiVue 388 (Preview) Got my son to buy at a really good price the above. Arrived in the mail from WA to us in VIC today. Other than the fact they don't supply you an HD cord to plug the cam into your computer so you can save any vids (cheap arses), there is no mention in their instruction manuals or on their web-site as to: 1. How...	Bruce and Bev	4	1789	08:24 AM May 22, 2015 by Bruce and Bev
	WAECO CF 50 FRIDGE/FREEZER NOT WORKING (Preview) Hi every one Im starting this thread as ive picked up a waeco cf 50 12v/24v fridge / freezer, its the one with the bar lights on the display On plugging it into the power the lights come on but the compressor doesnt work nor does the fan Ive been talking to DEBE[ daryl] and after bridging an wire across from...	possumyvonne	3	1538	07:40 PM May 21, 2015 by possumyvonne
	fujitsu or similar A/C on bus (Preview) Been reading a bit about putting in a house split A/C rather than two Ibis roof units, from what I have read the power draw of the Ibis units is a lot more than a split system. So I am thinking mounting an inverter A/C on the back bumper and having one outlet in the bedroom, but would like a second outlet in the...	Tropdoug	7	1104	02:19 PM May 21, 2015 by The Doo crew
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