Techies' Corner

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi all, Do NEW vans in NSW require an inspection every year for rego? Or are they now in line, as for new cars. I still have to, for my current camper as it has Hydrulic over ride brakes as does the boat trailer. Total pain in the arse. I do all of my own servicing with out fail. Regards Hey Jim

Cupie · Cupie

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iana · iana

Looking at the layout of a van I'm considering, and was wondering about moving the door from just off mid position to the far end but still from the side. It made me wonder what if a fire occurs, the main place for fire would probably be kitchen so we would be trapped. Do the windows and vents fitted to vans h...

Rodtrish · Rodtrish

hello people, We have just signed up for a new van and I would like to be ready, so does anybody out there know what pin positions are used for the AES fridge and ESC sway Control. thanks in advance Rod.

Stl · Stl

Hi, Does anybody know why if oils don't have a use by date why do Mazda say that you have to change the oil every twelve months ( BT50) regardless of Klm's or it will void the warranty. I said at this rate you will be doing the 80,000 Klm service when the car hasn't done 40,000 Klm .Their answer ... Yes that's...

Stl · Stl

Hi, has anyone had any problems with the DSC indicator light coming on periodically on their BT50, have only done 32,000 klms and will be back in for the 5th time to get computer reset . They keep telling me it shows up as a malfunction, they reset but are saying their computers wont say what's causing th...

First time Solar / battery user · Hey Jim

Hi all, We will take delivery of our first caravan in December a Jayco Journey Outback pop top 17.55 comes with 120w solar panel / 100amp battery. If we run the fridge on gas ( has 2 x 9kg bottles) while overnight free camping. Can we run all the Led lighting as well as our 19" TV / Sat Dish .from the f...

OMD · OMD

Hi every one, have just received my above charger and will be installing myself, one question I have that someone may be able to answer. it has mppt solar regulator built in so if I plug my panels into it do I need to by pass the regulator on the panels. cheers OMD ( pete )

Possum3 · Possum3

I have the ESC fitted to my Avida Sapphire - the LED indicator lights on drawbar are permantly on when 12 pin plug is inserted, even when ignition is off - is this normal? Even though this is a small draw on power it is my belief that ESC should not draw power without ignition - Avida claim normal and wil...

Allany · Allany

this might interest anyone who wants solar hot water on their van it is used on yachts http://www.heliatos.com/ They are setting up an agent in Australia i believe allan

Allany · Allany

i have two hatches in my ensuite with fans fitted They are 300 x 300 mm approx the seals are damaged on both do these hatches normally have seals or is this something the previous owner has put in? i have not been able to find replacements on Caravan plus website allan

Tropdoug · Tropdoug

Hi guys New to the forum, my partner Margo and I (Doug) have just purchased our first bus motorhome. Its a 36ft International, fitted out with some work to do. It doesn't have any Solar which we want. Does anyone know of a company doing motorhome solar that can advise me, and fit, without ripping two arms...

villatranquilla · villatranquilla

2 door Dometic RM7851l - the freezer box is working OK but the fridge section not working at all.(same on gas or 240) Wondering if anybody has ever had a similar experience and what the solution was??Currently in Karratha but can't blame the weather as its only 30 today

SnowT · SnowT

I found this while trolling the net... A quiet Gen.. juergen

rodge · rodge

Hi, i have a Waeco CDF35 Coolmatic with the Danfoss BD35F compressor. Its 5 years old from new and has only been used 4-5 times on weekend trips. I last used it 2-3 years ago and if was working fine. I last week i powered it up and found the fridge will not cool. I am getting 5 quick flashes on the error lig...

NeilandRaine · NeilandRaine

I did a search on awnings but didn't really get the answer I am looking for. All I want is some opinions on the best quality awning. The one on the van stretched so much in the recent storm it is no longer serviceable. Only had it replaced a little over 12 months ago. I wonder if a stretched awning is covered b...

Phil Owen · Phil Owen

Looking to purchase a Gold Star caravan and would like to hear from any body that,s bought one. Would you recommend or not. Thanking you in anticipation. Regards Phil.

gregnshas · gregnshas

I have an induction plate, which has adjustable Watt control, from 500w 1000w 1500w and 2000w. then also variable temp control from 65deg to 220deg. Can some one tell me what the different Watt setting do?. Cheers Greg -- Edited by gregnshas on Friday 24th of April 2015 11:30:24 AM

PurgaEd · PurgaEd

Hi all I've read some older posts (in Nomad Forums) regarding generators and the consensus seems to favour the Honda. I've always been a bit of an overkill kind of bloke and based on an old electrical usage formula of "three times the power rating of the item" I feel the 2.0kw unit that a lot o...

rodge · rodge

Hi All, i have a Waeco CDF35 Coolmatic with the Danfoss BD35F compressor. Its 5 years old from new and has only been used 4-5 times on weekend trips. I last used it 2-3 years ago and it was working fine. Last week i powered it up and found the fridge will not cool. I am getting 5 quick error light flashes w...

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	Annual road worthy inspections NSW (Preview) Hi all, Do NEW vans in NSW require an inspection every year for rego? Or are they now in line, as for new cars. I still have to, for my current camper as it has Hydrulic over ride brakes as does the boat trailer. Total pain in the arse. I do all of my own servicing with out fail. Regards Hey Jim	Hey Jim	6	922	08:05 PM May 2, 2015 by hako
	Solar Power - Calculator (Preview) http://www.mr4x4.com.au/solar-power-for-your-4x4/?utm_source=Pat+Callinan%27s+4X4+Adventures+Newsletter&utm_campaign=857cc3a553-Newsletter_106&;utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_9f4ce577b0-857cc3a553-1320274...	Cupie	4	1517	10:12 AM May 2, 2015 by 03_Troopy
	Emergency evacuation from a van. (Preview) Looking at the layout of a van I'm considering, and was wondering about moving the door from just off mid position to the far end but still from the side. It made me wonder what if a fire occurs, the main place for fire would probably be kitchen so we would be trapped. Do the windows and vents fitted to vans h...	iana	9	1312	10:06 AM May 2, 2015 by iana
	12 pin plug/socket (Preview) hello people, We have just signed up for a new van and I would like to be ready, so does anybody out there know what pin positions are used for the AES fridge and ESC sway Control. thanks in advance Rod.	Rodtrish	8	1995	03:34 PM May 1, 2015 by BJG
	Use by date on oils (Preview) Hi, Does anybody know why if oils don't have a use by date why do Mazda say that you have to change the oil every twelve months ( BT50) regardless of Klm's or it will void the warranty. I said at this rate you will be doing the 80,000 Klm service when the car hasn't done 40,000 Klm .Their answer ... Yes that's...	Stl	28	2381	01:52 AM May 1, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	DSC indicator BT50 2012 (Preview) Hi, has anyone had any problems with the DSC indicator light coming on periodically on their BT50, have only done 32,000 klms and will be back in for the 5th time to get computer reset . They keep telling me it shows up as a malfunction, they reset but are saying their computers wont say what's causing th...	Stl	4	2181	12:13 PM Apr 30, 2015 by Stl
	First time Solar / battery user (Preview) Hi all, We will take delivery of our first caravan in December a Jayco Journey Outback pop top 17.55 comes with 120w solar panel / 100amp battery. If we run the fridge on gas ( has 2 x 9kg bottles) while overnight free camping. Can we run all the Led lighting as well as our 19" TV / Sat Dish .from the f...	Hey Jim	4	899	10:22 PM Apr 29, 2015 by Hey Jim
	Redarc bcdc charger system (Preview) Hi every one, have just received my above charger and will be installing myself, one question I have that someone may be able to answer. it has mppt solar regulator built in so if I plug my panels into it do I need to by pass the regulator on the panels. cheers OMD ( pete )	OMD	4	514	01:37 PM Apr 29, 2015 by oldtrack123
	ALKO ESC (Preview) I have the ESC fitted to my Avida Sapphire - the LED indicator lights on drawbar are permantly on when 12 pin plug is inserted, even when ignition is off - is this normal? Even though this is a small draw on power it is my belief that ESC should not draw power without ignition - Avida claim normal and wil...	Possum3	7	1558	09:51 PM Apr 28, 2015 by Bruce and Bev
	Caravan Solar Hot Water System (Preview) this might interest anyone who wants solar hot water on their van it is used on yachts http://www.heliatos.com/ They are setting up an agent in Australia i believe allan	Allany	5	1141	09:30 PM Apr 28, 2015 by Allany
	Ensuite hatch seals (Preview) i have two hatches in my ensuite with fans fitted They are 300 x 300 mm approx the seals are damaged on both do these hatches normally have seals or is this something the previous owner has put in? i have not been able to find replacements on Caravan plus website allan	Allany	8	924	08:10 PM Apr 28, 2015 by in transit
	good supplier/fitter for Solar in brisbane (Preview) Hi guys New to the forum, my partner Margo and I (Doug) have just purchased our first bus motorhome. Its a 36ft International, fitted out with some work to do. It doesn't have any Solar which we want. Does anyone know of a company doing motorhome solar that can advise me, and fit, without ripping two arms...	Tropdoug	3	437	08:00 PM Apr 28, 2015 by in transit
	Fridge dead but freezer section OK (Preview) 2 door Dometic RM7851l - the freezer box is working OK but the fridge section not working at all.(same on gas or 240) Wondering if anybody has ever had a similar experience and what the solution was??Currently in Karratha but can't blame the weather as its only 30 today	villatranquilla	2	610	09:13 AM Apr 28, 2015 by starom
	Want to quiet the Generator and your handy with tool's..... (Preview) I found this while trolling the net... A quiet Gen.. juergen	SnowT	10	1627	08:13 AM Apr 28, 2015 by Possum3
	Waeco CDF35 will not cool (Preview) Hi, i have a Waeco CDF35 Coolmatic with the Danfoss BD35F compressor. Its 5 years old from new and has only been used 4-5 times on weekend trips. I last used it 2-3 years ago and if was working fine. I last week i powered it up and found the fridge will not cool. I am getting 5 quick flashes on the error lig...	rodge	9	2933	10:17 PM Apr 27, 2015 by DeBe
	Good quality awning (Preview) I did a search on awnings but didn't really get the answer I am looking for. All I want is some opinions on the best quality awning. The one on the van stretched so much in the recent storm it is no longer serviceable. Only had it replaced a little over 12 months ago. I wonder if a stretched awning is covered b...	NeilandRaine	2	621	04:15 PM Apr 27, 2015 by Gus1949
	Gold Star caravan? (Preview) Looking to purchase a Gold Star caravan and would like to hear from any body that,s bought one. Would you recommend or not. Thanking you in anticipation. Regards Phil.	Phil Owen	1	761	02:39 PM Apr 27, 2015 by usedtobe
	Induction Plate (Preview) I have an induction plate, which has adjustable Watt control, from 500w 1000w 1500w and 2000w. then also variable temp control from 65deg to 220deg. Can some one tell me what the different Watt setting do?. Cheers Greg -- Edited by gregnshas on Friday 24th of April 2015 11:30:24 AM	gregnshas	4	1190	07:55 AM Apr 27, 2015 by gregnshas
	Generator - the search continues! (Preview) Hi all I've read some older posts (in Nomad Forums) regarding generators and the consensus seems to favour the Honda. I've always been a bit of an overkill kind of bloke and based on an old electrical usage formula of "three times the power rating of the item" I feel the 2.0kw unit that a lot o...	PurgaEd	15	2357	05:53 PM Apr 26, 2015 by 03_Troopy
	Waeco CDF35 will not cool (Preview) Hi All, i have a Waeco CDF35 Coolmatic with the Danfoss BD35F compressor. Its 5 years old from new and has only been used 4-5 times on weekend trips. I last used it 2-3 years ago and it was working fine. Last week i powered it up and found the fridge will not cool. I am getting 5 quick error light flashes w...	rodge	3	1524	07:38 PM Apr 25, 2015 by DeBe
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