Techies' Corner

goldcoaster · goldcoaster

Just recently camped at a spot and set my auto Sat up , Vast receiver wouldn't work , so I plugged my Foxtel in , worked perfectly. Walked over to another camper and asked was his Vast working , it was. Foxtel and Vast both come off the same Satellite , have now moved on and Vast and Foxtel working . I did rin...

pastaqueen · pastaqueen

Can anyone help with this. I have an old fridgemate 12v fridge freezer . It has the compressor in the lid (Esky like) The beast works really well when the 240 v adapter (transformer or whatever the term is) is plugged in. The 12 Volt lead shows power is at the lead but it will not run when plugged in to 12...

hako · hako

Was just in Big W and they had a big row of the 220gm gas canisters for the small cookers which are labelled as being safe to use with cookers etc and comply with the relevant regulations. I wonder if this means we can come out of the shadows and start cooking with gas again? Good Luck

wasn_me · wasn_me

I'm having problems using coordinates with my Garmin. Camps gives a coordinate of 17 08 18 S. The garmin want 3 digits on the last number (seconds I believe). I have put a before & after the 18. I usually get close to where I want to be, but at the last minute the Garmin will want to take me bush. Is there...

mellykelly · mellykelly

Hi. This is my first time posting. We have just bought a brand new MDC Voyager RF V5 (Melbourne) and getting ready to go away. Plugged into mains power and put the fridge on. Found after a couple of days the fridge was off as the battery ran down. Unplugged fridge overnight and left battery charging, tu...

Goldfinger · Goldfinger

I have no 240V power to my van....it stopped when I put the roof heater on...ran as normal for about 20 minutes then all power off. What is baffling is....the RCD has not tripped....my power runs through an AMPFIBIAN....it has not tripped and definitely has input power to it....<power light is on...

Dougwe · Dougwe

Before I start I did a search but they are from way back that I found, so. I wasn't going to start another thread and ask but hey ya know me, I can't help myself and do value everyones thoughts and comments so here goes. I looked at in length and had a drive of a Holden Colorado today. First registered in Janua...

Dougwe · Dougwe

Yep, after driving all the twin cab utes over the last few weeks I went back and had a second longer drive on my own of the Mazda BT50 and still not happy so rang Holden to see if I could drive Colorado with Highway Tyres on as the demo had Mud Tyres on. They said they only had that demo model I could drive on my ow...

12roam · 12roam

Hi Guy's A battery question for you experts. I had a second battery in the back of my 2000 Navara till some enterprising person twisted the handles on my rear canopy window to open it (yes it was locked)and just helped themselves to the battery along with some other stuff. My fridge happily was in...

hako · hako

G'Day, I decided to kill some surface rust on my box trailer so sanded the rust and applied Killrust brand fishoil as this is the stuff that has stood the test of time. However, after 10 days it still feels sticky to the touch....not real sticky, just too sticky to overcoat with an oil based enamel. It h...

Aussieroo · Aussieroo

I am hoping someone can shed some light as to what may be causing these final transistors to blow on my 2 year old Weaco CR110 van fridge. The first pic is of the whole board. the second is of the second box replacement and the last is the third that I replaced just last week. This has now happened 3 times over...

TeeJay · TeeJay

We have an Avan poptop and want to take an Ozent on the back. The rear bumper bar can pull out so we thought we'd get a poly pipe with ends and secure it there. But we have been unable to get polypipe with a large enough diameter [320mm inside measurement]. Has anyone else solved this problem without get...

Ontos45 · Ontos45

http://www.trailerplans.com.au/vw-trailer-assist-hot-or-not/

Linzeelou · Linzeelou

Hi, my pump has just started making the water it pumps all frothy and aerated. Do you think it is on it's last legs or could it be a leak in one of the pipes.It is maintaining pressure o.k. and seems to be working perfectly. I am on the verge of going away for a few months and wondered if I should replace it bef...

jon641 · jon641

Sorry to bother people, but does anyone have a copy of satellite angles, (azimuth), for a itech sat dish. Appreciate a copy especially for WA, thanks in advance. John.

BriVee · BriVee

Can anyone please advise me? When I go to download wikicamps for my laptop, it wants me to go through my Microsoft account and that takes me through setting up a backup to the cloud, is this how it works all I want to do is download the app and pay for it using paypal. I have not done this before so am not sur...

Kristyg111 · Kristyg111

Hello - we are new nomads who have bought a Matilda Clancy Hilux without a manual for the Motorhome part. We would really like some info on the hot water system and toilet / shower. We haven't found the right key to open the toilet part from the outside as the dude we bought it off just gave us a heap of keys an...

jbrinks · jbrinks

New to this style of fridge . This morning I checked the temp of the fridge before changing to 12v for travelling. It was , when we got home was 5 and icecream starting to thaw would this be normal. All we did was turn the switch to battery from electricity. Just wondering if I need to boost temp as I notice...

Phil C · Phil C

as you may know we have a Jayco 2013 Starcraft caravan (20-62-2) the floor of the shower is cracking after 2 years and causing some leaking onto the floor and under the cupboards. Now my wife and I are no lightweights (please don't tell her I said that lol) and the floor seems to be getting more cracks. I...

Bruce and Bev · Bruce and Bev

My 'van is less than 6 mnths old and following other posts about increasing the standard ATMs issued by the manufacturer, I contacted my one and they happily issued me a new VIN plate increasing the ATM by 450kg. The rules seem to vary from State to State - as my van is registered in WA, Im only interested i...

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	Satellite reception (Preview) Just recently camped at a spot and set my auto Sat up , Vast receiver wouldn't work , so I plugged my Foxtel in , worked perfectly. Walked over to another camper and asked was his Vast working , it was. Foxtel and Vast both come off the same Satellite , have now moved on and Vast and Foxtel working . I did rin...	goldcoaster	7	958	06:00 AM Apr 7, 2015 by goldcoaster
	Fridgemate olod model not working on 12v fine with 240v plugin (Preview) Can anyone help with this. I have an old fridgemate 12v fridge freezer . It has the compressor in the lid (Esky like) The beast works really well when the 240 v adapter (transformer or whatever the term is) is plugged in. The 12 Volt lead shows power is at the lead but it will not run when plugged in to 12...	pastaqueen	4	811	04:34 PM Apr 6, 2015 by pastaqueen
	New safe gas canisters for Luchbox cookers? (Preview) Was just in Big W and they had a big row of the 220gm gas canisters for the small cookers which are labelled as being safe to use with cookers etc and comply with the relevant regulations. I wonder if this means we can come out of the shadows and start cooking with gas again? Good Luck	hako	23	3470	04:28 PM Apr 6, 2015 by Cupie
	Coordinates (Preview) I'm having problems using coordinates with my Garmin. Camps gives a coordinate of 17 08 18 S. The garmin want 3 digits on the last number (seconds I believe). I have put a before & after the 18. I usually get close to where I want to be, but at the last minute the Garmin will want to take me bush. Is there...	wasn_me	9	1053	02:04 PM Apr 6, 2015 by dorian
	Battery problems ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi. This is my first time posting. We have just bought a brand new MDC Voyager RF V5 (Melbourne) and getting ready to go away. Plugged into mains power and put the fridge on. Found after a couple of days the fridge was off as the battery ran down. Unplugged fridge overnight and left battery charging, tu...	mellykelly	53	2352	09:19 PM Apr 5, 2015 by ballast2
	Problem with 240V to my J /Heritage..genuine request. (Preview) I have no 240V power to my van....it stopped when I put the roof heater on...ran as normal for about 20 minutes then all power off. What is baffling is....the RCD has not tripped....my power runs through an AMPFIBIAN....it has not tripped and definitely has input power to it....<power light is on...	Goldfinger	10	1068	08:12 PM Apr 5, 2015 by Baz421
	HOLDEN COLORADO ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Before I start I did a search but they are from way back that I found, so. I wasn't going to start another thread and ask but hey ya know me, I can't help myself and do value everyones thoughts and comments so here goes. I looked at in length and had a drive of a Holden Colorado today. First registered in Janua...	Dougwe	32	10038	09:38 AM Apr 5, 2015 by sugarcanecampers
	HOLDEN COLORADO WINS ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Yep, after driving all the twin cab utes over the last few weeks I went back and had a second longer drive on my own of the Mazda BT50 and still not happy so rang Holden to see if I could drive Colorado with Highway Tyres on as the demo had Mud Tyres on. They said they only had that demo model I could drive on my ow...	Dougwe	36	3326	09:14 AM Apr 5, 2015 by sugarcanecampers
	2nd Battery (Preview) Hi Guy's A battery question for you experts. I had a second battery in the back of my 2000 Navara till some enterprising person twisted the handles on my rear canopy window to open it (yes it was locked)and just helped themselves to the battery along with some other stuff. My fridge happily was in...	12roam	6	838	05:59 PM Apr 4, 2015 by 12roam
	Fishoil not drying. (Preview) G'Day, I decided to kill some surface rust on my box trailer so sanded the rust and applied Killrust brand fishoil as this is the stuff that has stood the test of time. However, after 10 days it still feels sticky to the touch....not real sticky, just too sticky to overcoat with an oil based enamel. It h...	hako	13	5195	12:47 PM Apr 4, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	Danfoss control box off Waeco CR110 (Preview) I am hoping someone can shed some light as to what may be causing these final transistors to blow on my 2 year old Weaco CR110 van fridge. The first pic is of the whole board. the second is of the second box replacement and the last is the third that I replaced just last week. This has now happened 3 times over...	Aussieroo	17	3204	12:19 PM Apr 4, 2015 by DeBe
	Tent storage help please (Preview) We have an Avan poptop and want to take an Ozent on the back. The rear bumper bar can pull out so we thought we'd get a poly pipe with ends and secure it there. But we have been unable to get polypipe with a large enough diameter [320mm inside measurement]. Has anyone else solved this problem without get...	TeeJay	14	1141	09:01 PM Apr 3, 2015 by Baz421
	VW Trailet Assist (Preview) http://www.trailerplans.com.au/vw-trailer-assist-hot-or-not/	Ontos45	1	1041	03:24 PM Apr 2, 2015 by deverall11
	12 volt water pump is now aerating the water (Preview) Hi, my pump has just started making the water it pumps all frothy and aerated. Do you think it is on it's last legs or could it be a leak in one of the pipes.It is maintaining pressure o.k. and seems to be working perfectly. I am on the verge of going away for a few months and wondered if I should replace it bef...	Linzeelou	4	864	09:31 AM Apr 2, 2015 by Delta18
	Itech satellite dish (Preview) Sorry to bother people, but does anyone have a copy of satellite angles, (azimuth), for a itech sat dish. Appreciate a copy especially for WA, thanks in advance. John.	jon641	8	1383	01:06 PM Mar 31, 2015 by jon641
	wikicamps (Preview) Can anyone please advise me? When I go to download wikicamps for my laptop, it wants me to go through my Microsoft account and that takes me through setting up a backup to the cloud, is this how it works all I want to do is download the app and pay for it using paypal. I have not done this before so am not sur...	BriVee	6	1635	11:43 AM Mar 31, 2015 by BriVee
	Matilda Clancy 2003 Motorhome (Preview) Hello - we are new nomads who have bought a Matilda Clancy Hilux without a manual for the Motorhome part. We would really like some info on the hot water system and toilet / shower. We haven't found the right key to open the toilet part from the outside as the dude we bought it off just gave us a heap of keys an...	Kristyg111	1	996	07:35 AM Mar 31, 2015 by Blues Man
	Thetford fridge (Preview) New to this style of fridge . This morning I checked the temp of the fridge before changing to 12v for travelling. It was , when we got home was 5 and icecream starting to thaw would this be normal. All we did was turn the switch to battery from electricity. Just wondering if I need to boost temp as I notice...	jbrinks	3	1035	11:53 PM Mar 30, 2015 by PeterD
	Caravan shower floors (Preview) as you may know we have a Jayco 2013 Starcraft caravan (20-62-2) the floor of the shower is cracking after 2 years and causing some leaking onto the floor and under the cupboards. Now my wife and I are no lightweights (please don't tell her I said that lol) and the floor seems to be getting more cracks. I...	Phil C	19	7346	09:10 PM Mar 30, 2015 by Philw
	Changing your Van VIN plate (Preview) My 'van is less than 6 mnths old and following other posts about increasing the standard ATMs issued by the manufacturer, I contacted my one and they happily issued me a new VIN plate increasing the ATM by 450kg. The rules seem to vary from State to State - as my van is registered in WA, Im only interested i...	Bruce and Bev	16	2591	08:31 PM Mar 30, 2015 by Bruce and Bev
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