Techies' Corner

SpiderBaby · SpiderBaby

Hello all The previous owner of my van swapped the 3 way fridge for a Waeco CR-1140 compressor model. It is specified as 12 / 24 Volts DC / 100-240 Volts AC, but currently it only works on 240v. My guess is that is is not wired to the battery correctly but that seems a strange thing to do. Or possible a fuse b...

geoff wood · geoff wood

Any comments would be appreciated

FootlooseFizzers · FootlooseFizzers

Greetings all, Not overly technical but puzzling none the less... I did a google image search for this but it didnt return what I was after. I also searched various caravan spare parts websites to no avail. What is this called and even better; where can I get them? I would have thought it would be a fai...

Jenken · Jenken

Water heater works well on gas but only warm on 240V. It was suggested that replacing the 240 V thermostat should fix it. The manual for our model SW6DEA doesn't actually show a part number for a thermostat, just the thermostat cover. Has anyone changed one of these before who could give me some tips? ...

BillandMarjie · BillandMarjie

We are looking to do more free-camping in future trips. We've got a 100w Lithium battery and a Kings 200w solar blanket. We would like to be able to see what power is coming into our system and what power is being consumed at any given time. Keen to hear solutions used by others. Last time out we free-campe...

Darfool · Darfool

I own a second hand Coromal Excel 547 tandem caravan. I have no manuals. I'm having trouble finding the correct Torque value for the wheel nuts. Please can anybody help me with this info? Cheers Neil

Tamsun · Tamsun

Hey everyone Im having some power issues and not very knowledgeable in this area so would love any advice or support to help me troubleshoot. When I turn my generator on its not moving the battery monitor gauge to show that I have power however the generator is providing enough power to charge my microw...

Jayel · Jayel

I have a major problem with the 12v Carefree awning (length 4.5mt) on my 11yr-old Jayco Conquest motorhome. It 'reluctantly and noisily' extends out only about a half-metre and then no further. I have been told that the shaft is probably damaged. I am resigned to replacing it but I'm not keen to get a...

Muskat55 · Muskat55

There has been a serious fire at T1 Lithium in Mannum last night. Over half a million dollars damage reported. Terry the owner used to be a member of this forum. Very sad news.

dorian · dorian

https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2023-05-03/catl-announces-battery-to-make-electric-aviation-possible/102289310At a recent Shanghai auto expo, the world's largest battery maker unve...

anolphart · anolphart

Hi Guys, Ive ordered a 1000w Renogy inverter and have downloaded the Aus and International manuals to check for any special installation instructions. In the international manual they issue a warning NOT to mount it on a vertical surface since it would present a hazard for the fan opening. My previ...

MickandJacki · MickandJacki

We have one of these in our van, has anyone had theirs repaired by an independent gas plumber or the manufacturers in Victoria? Did Swift plumber come to you or did you have to take the van to them?

aastek · aastek

Can anyone tell me how to changeout the battery in my Breaksafe 6000 system. I am assuming that it is the internal battery that is shot as no matter how long I leave it in charge, the the test light stays on red when pressed. Additionally there is a slight buzzing sound coming from the box.

snap1946 · snap1946

hi all any one running one of these and are they any good Dometic CFF45 Fridge Freezercheers snap

PeterInSa · PeterInSa

https://www.solarquotes.com.au/blog/catl-launches-condensed-battery/

Ian52 · Ian52

I have a thetford N604M.3F which works on 240 & battery when driving. When chsnged to gas it gets up to temp but then will not turn back on & everything defrosts.Had gas checked & cleaned all parts pilot light stays on When turned to high it starts again but freezes everything. Turn down to m...

FreecamperTas · FreecamperTas

This issue is explained in the user manual. That is the adjusting control (remote head) is installed where the plastic is too thick. I've done a video (click link below) that shows the problem. An easy fix is to put a bit of something (cardboard) in the knob to raise it up on the spindle. Cheers Tony. [vi...

Valkie · Valkie

Hi Guys; This may be a little out there, but since purchasing my 4X4 i have found that tyre pressure is critical to its handling. Additionally, I noticed a slight pull to the right at 100kph a few months back and stupidly ignored it. The massive bang accompanied with a steering difficulty (nothing dan...

Gundog · Gundog

Interesting the LDV eT60 @ $93,000 is a fit for a tradie or grey nomad ?The eT60 is based on a regular T60 Max Pro, which costs $43,148 for private buyers when paired with an 8-speed automatic gearbox. The Pro trim level is the entry-point to the T60 model range and unlike more expensive Luxe versions, i...

Craig1 · Craig1

This is all that holds the roof J bracket on, 2 screws that barely make it through the actual roof extrusion. But they use two per bracket, so that works

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	Automatic satellite systems (Preview) Any comments would be appreciated	geoff wood	4	1279	10:58 AM May 20, 2023 by yobarr
	Latching gizmo (Preview) Greetings all, Not overly technical but puzzling none the less... I did a google image search for this but it didnt return what I was after. I also searched various caravan spare parts websites to no avail. What is this called and even better; where can I get them? I would have thought it would be a fai...	FootlooseFizzers	3	1075	03:30 PM May 18, 2023 by Possum3
	Changing Suburban 240V thermostat (Preview) Water heater works well on gas but only warm on 240V. It was suggested that replacing the 240 V thermostat should fix it. The manual for our model SW6DEA doesn't actually show a part number for a thermostat, just the thermostat cover. Has anyone changed one of these before who could give me some tips? ...	Jenken	3	1439	09:51 PM May 17, 2023 by Jenken
	Power Monitoring (Preview) We are looking to do more free-camping in future trips. We've got a 100w Lithium battery and a Kings 200w solar blanket. We would like to be able to see what power is coming into our system and what power is being consumed at any given time. Keen to hear solutions used by others. Last time out we free-campe...	BillandMarjie	8	1864	10:33 AM May 17, 2023 by Dick0
	Torque Spec for Coromal Excel 547 Year 2007 (Preview) I own a second hand Coromal Excel 547 tandem caravan. I have no manuals. I'm having trouble finding the correct Torque value for the wheel nuts. Please can anybody help me with this info? Cheers Neil	Darfool	1	1245	09:57 AM May 16, 2023 by deverall11
	Generator not moving the Battery monitor gauge/limited power coming in (Preview) Hey everyone Im having some power issues and not very knowledgeable in this area so would love any advice or support to help me troubleshoot. When I turn my generator on its not moving the battery monitor gauge to show that I have power however the generator is providing enough power to charge my microw...	Tamsun	16	3444	12:31 AM May 10, 2023 by Aus-Kiwi
	Awning Problem (Preview) I have a major problem with the 12v Carefree awning (length 4.5mt) on my 11yr-old Jayco Conquest motorhome. It 'reluctantly and noisily' extends out only about a half-metre and then no further. I have been told that the shaft is probably damaged. I am resigned to replacing it but I'm not keen to get a...	Jayel	5	2477	12:32 AM May 9, 2023 by Tony Bev
	Fire at T1 Lithium in Mannum (Preview) There has been a serious fire at T1 Lithium in Mannum last night. Over half a million dollars damage reported. Terry the owner used to be a member of this forum. Very sad news.	Muskat55	17	3359	05:46 PM May 7, 2023 by Kellaig
	CATL unveils battery that may power electric airplanes and 1000km-range EVs (Preview) https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2023-05-03/catl-announces-battery-to-make-electric-aviation-possible/102289310At a recent Shanghai auto expo, the world's largest battery maker unve...	dorian	1	1141	04:11 PM May 4, 2023 by Tony Bev
	Mounting a 1000w Renogy inverter (Preview) Hi Guys, Ive ordered a 1000w Renogy inverter and have downloaded the Aus and International manuals to check for any special installation instructions. In the international manual they issue a warning NOT to mount it on a vertical surface since it would present a hazard for the fan opening. My previ...	anolphart	7	1856	08:19 PM May 1, 2023 by anolphart
	Swift 500 series (Preview) We have one of these in our van, has anyone had theirs repaired by an independent gas plumber or the manufacturers in Victoria? Did Swift plumber come to you or did you have to take the van to them?	MickandJacki	6	1291	07:08 PM May 1, 2023 by MickandJacki
	Breaksafe Series 6000 battery changeout (Preview) Can anyone tell me how to changeout the battery in my Breaksafe 6000 system. I am assuming that it is the internal battery that is shot as no matter how long I leave it in charge, the the test light stays on red when pressed. Additionally there is a slight buzzing sound coming from the box.	aastek	7	6284	03:39 PM Apr 30, 2023 by bruceg
	freezer (Preview) hi all any one running one of these and are they any good Dometic CFF45 Fridge Freezercheers snap	snap1946	2	1202	09:07 AM Apr 30, 2023 by hufnpuf
	CATL High Energy Batteries (Preview) https://www.solarquotes.com.au/blog/catl-launches-condensed-battery/	PeterInSa	4	1792	05:16 PM Apr 29, 2023 by Jaahn
	Thetford N604M.3F Fridge Problem on gas (Preview) I have a thetford N604M.3F which works on 240 & battery when driving. When chsnged to gas it gets up to temp but then will not turn back on & everything defrosts.Had gas checked & cleaned all parts pilot light stays on When turned to high it starts again but freezes everything. Turn down to m...	Ian52	9	3441	12:37 PM Apr 26, 2023 by geoffk200
	Redarc tow pro elite won't change modes. Fixed. (Preview) This issue is explained in the user manual. That is the adjusting control (remote head) is installed where the plastic is too thick. I've done a video (click link below) that shows the problem. An easy fix is to put a bit of something (cardboard) in the knob to raise it up on the spindle. Cheers Tony. [vi...	FreecamperTas	1	1694	12:12 PM Apr 26, 2023 by TimTim
	TPMS issues (Preview) Hi Guys; This may be a little out there, but since purchasing my 4X4 i have found that tyre pressure is critical to its handling. Additionally, I noticed a slight pull to the right at 100kph a few months back and stupidly ignored it. The massive bang accompanied with a steering difficulty (nothing dan...	Valkie	15	3329	09:06 PM Apr 25, 2023 by jegog
	LDV eT60 @ $93,000 (Preview) Interesting the LDV eT60 @ $93,000 is a fit for a tradie or grey nomad ?The eT60 is based on a regular T60 Max Pro, which costs $43,148 for private buyers when paired with an 8-speed automatic gearbox. The Pro trim level is the entry-point to the T60 model range and unlike more expensive Luxe versions, i...	Gundog	7	1852	12:53 PM Apr 25, 2023 by Possum3
	Pop Top Roof Screw (Preview) This is all that holds the roof J bracket on, 2 screws that barely make it through the actual roof extrusion. But they use two per bracket, so that works	Craig1	4	1405	09:11 AM Apr 23, 2023 by Craig1
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