Techies' Corner

didi · didi

Hi. I have a problem with my sprinter sliding door. It will open from the outside but not from the inside. Any ideas or know anyone who can sort this on the peninsula? Thanks for any help. Didi

ROAD RUNNER · ROAD RUNNER

Hello all, My mate switched on his 3 way caravan fridge on 240v this week and it's taken a good day or so to bring the temp down to 4 degrees C. It was a fairly hot day when first switched on and the van hasn't been used for about 6 months. Could someone please advise how long it would normally take for an absor...

Stratman77 · Stratman77

I have a 12 pin flat plug/socket and - in spite of bridging two of the 30amp connectors for the fridge (2 +ve and 2-ve) and van battery charging - I still have pin discolouration from overheating after a few hours on the road. I am aware that an Anderson plug/skt would solve the problem but I would like to av...

grae and deb · grae and deb

hi all seek some help identify ing a wdh i saw on a van in a caravan yard in wodonga , the guy said he had not seen one before but said the owner who traded the van said it was the best thing since sliced bread , we have seen 2 now one in tassie where we were last year , jim over there said the same , he reckon you,d n...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

http://www.caravancampingsales.com.au/content/news/2014/the-weakest-link-47790

Russue · Russue

http://itechworld.com.au/products/12v-adapter-75-watt-inverter

exa41 · exa41

I have fitted another 140watt poly crystalline panel to the camper for a total now of 380 watts , Yesterday (sunday ) was a really good solar day and the panels were pumping 15volts. When driving the solar panels were fooling the campers alternator through the VSR and triggering the indicator light u...

GOM · GOM

Hi - I've got a stuck Camec three way door. The inner and outer doors have engaged at the middle and bottom of the door, but not at the top. The door is closed on the caravan, and unlatches from the frame at the middle and bottom, but not at the top (the outer door simply comes away at the top leaving the inner d...

Twodogs · Twodogs

Hi just bought an older pop top van. The fridge seems to light when switched to gas but goes out soon after. Any tips appreciated, not sure whether it can be fixed or may need replacing. Would like it to run on gas as would not always have electricity available. Also where would I take it to be repaired? t...

circlek · circlek

Hi, we have just traded our 2002 Supreme Quest Poptop (19') in for a 2006 Jayco Stirling, 21'6" caravan. The poptop towed really well behind our Nissan Navara Dual Cab, no problems with sway at all. We're considering have ESC fitted for towing the new van, can anyone give me feedback on this, than...

Kev Pearce · Kev Pearce

Hello everyone. Another question from he-who-listens-but-knows-little, When at Tambo in September, a seemingly knowledgeable chap advised me that have a second set of back springs fitted to our 2010 Ford G6E sedan that we use to tow our pop-top would raise the tow vehicle's rear and thus assist in...

circlek · circlek

Hi, we have only just purchased our 2006 Jayco Stirling caravan, we haven't used it as yet, have only had it a few weeks. I notice that everytime I go inside, the light in the shower is on. We turn it off and the next time we go in, it's on again. Anyone know what the problem is?? Thanks.

MarkandDeb · MarkandDeb

I would like to know what satellite TV systems are available when out on the road. Is there any free Sat TV stations? Who are the providers ? What do I need? What are the costs? M&D

Collo · Collo

When free camping and you decide to turn in for the night...should I leave the gas hot water on or turn off. I'm guessing they operate like a domestic hws with a pilot light? Thanks, Collo.

MarkandDeb · MarkandDeb

Can any one tell me where to get a 12v screw jack to replace my jockey wheel? Not to actually replace it but to take its place during initial setup. I am continually having to remove my jockey wheel and reposition it to get enough height. The other day at work I saw an electronic screwjack fitted to a van and...

revemike · revemike

i am currently researching the purchase of a new tow tug. I currently tow my Retreat with a Prado and while it is doing the job okay the ball weight exceeds the legal limit (I have tried everything to reduce it but without success). To remain safe and legal I am going to upgrade... My intention is to eventu...

Olley46 · Olley46

Would a IC 1500 Projecta battery charger be alright to charge 20AH Premium deep cycle Battery ,only 20 AH. Lance C.

moamajohn · moamajohn

Gday, I collect old odd bod tools ,a number of my old time clients have ,over the years kindly offered me various items and I have restored them and have a large wall that I proudly display them. Yesterday an old chap gave me 4 items 3 of which I was familiar with ,however this small item has me baffled.I pl...

Jonathan · Jonathan

Hi Guys .. I have this stove in my Caravan (Thetford Caprice Mk 3 Stove/Oven) .. It's now just on 11 months old. Have had continuous problems with supply of gas to 2 of the 3 burners topside (not in the oven) .. These are the 2 larger burners .. the smaller burner has always worked when required. There are ti...

meetoo · meetoo

I am adding a 12 volt system to my van which only has 12 volt on the internal 2 roof lights (with 240 lights of course) and the fridge which can run12v when the van is plugged into the car. I did some calculations on usage and so far I have now got 240 AH of AGM battery power, and 120W portable solar panels. Wit...

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	Anyone know Sprinters?? (Preview) Hi. I have a problem with my sprinter sliding door. It will open from the outside but not from the inside. Any ideas or know anyone who can sort this on the peninsula? Thanks for any help. Didi	didi	6	574	02:18 PM Dec 5, 2014 by didi
	Absorption Fridge Question (Preview) Hello all, My mate switched on his 3 way caravan fridge on 240v this week and it's taken a good day or so to bring the temp down to 4 degrees C. It was a fairly hot day when first switched on and the van hasn't been used for about 6 months. Could someone please advise how long it would normally take for an absor...	ROAD RUNNER	14	2156	01:02 PM Dec 5, 2014 by oldtrack123
	Best van plug/socket? (Preview) I have a 12 pin flat plug/socket and - in spite of bridging two of the 30amp connectors for the fridge (2 +ve and 2-ve) and van battery charging - I still have pin discolouration from overheating after a few hours on the road. I am aware that an Anderson plug/skt would solve the problem but I would like to av...	Stratman77	14	1611	09:22 PM Dec 4, 2014 by hako
	weight dist hitch (Preview) hi all seek some help identify ing a wdh i saw on a van in a caravan yard in wodonga , the guy said he had not seen one before but said the owner who traded the van said it was the best thing since sliced bread , we have seen 2 now one in tassie where we were last year , jim over there said the same , he reckon you,d n...	grae and deb	17	1902	08:47 AM Dec 4, 2014 by GP
	The weakest link AGAIN.... (Preview) http://www.caravancampingsales.com.au/content/news/2014/the-weakest-link-47790	aussie_paul	3	1027	07:40 PM Dec 3, 2014 by Aus-Kiwi
	75 watt inverter. (Preview) http://itechworld.com.au/products/12v-adapter-75-watt-inverter	Russue	8	1779	06:22 PM Dec 3, 2014 by Russue
	solar (Preview) I have fitted another 140watt poly crystalline panel to the camper for a total now of 380 watts , Yesterday (sunday ) was a really good solar day and the panels were pumping 15volts. When driving the solar panels were fooling the campers alternator through the VSR and triggering the indicator light u...	exa41	4	1010	03:07 PM Dec 2, 2014 by meetoo
	Caravan Door Stuck (Preview) Hi - I've got a stuck Camec three way door. The inner and outer doors have engaged at the middle and bottom of the door, but not at the top. The door is closed on the caravan, and unlatches from the frame at the middle and bottom, but not at the top (the outer door simply comes away at the top leaving the inner d...	GOM	5	2201	09:14 AM Dec 2, 2014 by littledick
	Gas fridge not working (Preview) Hi just bought an older pop top van. The fridge seems to light when switched to gas but goes out soon after. Any tips appreciated, not sure whether it can be fixed or may need replacing. Would like it to run on gas as would not always have electricity available. Also where would I take it to be repaired? t...	Twodogs	15	1349	06:55 PM Dec 1, 2014 by Twodogs
	Feedback on ESC (Preview) Hi, we have just traded our 2002 Supreme Quest Poptop (19') in for a 2006 Jayco Stirling, 21'6" caravan. The poptop towed really well behind our Nissan Navara Dual Cab, no problems with sway at all. We're considering have ESC fitted for towing the new van, can anyone give me feedback on this, than...	circlek	8	1828	05:28 PM Dec 1, 2014 by circlek
	Extra set of springs (Preview) Hello everyone. Another question from he-who-listens-but-knows-little, When at Tambo in September, a seemingly knowledgeable chap advised me that have a second set of back springs fitted to our 2010 Ford G6E sedan that we use to tow our pop-top would raise the tow vehicle's rear and thus assist in...	Kev Pearce	9	863	02:04 PM Dec 1, 2014 by Kev Pearce
	Shower light in Jayco Stirling (Preview) Hi, we have only just purchased our 2006 Jayco Stirling caravan, we haven't used it as yet, have only had it a few weeks. I notice that everytime I go inside, the light in the shower is on. We turn it off and the next time we go in, it's on again. Anyone know what the problem is?? Thanks.	circlek	7	1265	07:43 AM Dec 1, 2014 by dorian
	Satellite TV (Preview) I would like to know what satellite TV systems are available when out on the road. Is there any free Sat TV stations? Who are the providers ? What do I need? What are the costs? M&D	MarkandDeb	15	1447	10:54 PM Nov 30, 2014 by jon641
	Gas Hot water . Leave on or not? (Preview) When free camping and you decide to turn in for the night...should I leave the gas hot water on or turn off. I'm guessing they operate like a domestic hws with a pilot light? Thanks, Collo.	Collo	17	1743	08:34 PM Nov 30, 2014 by Dunmowin
	Electric 12vDC screw jack and Masters generators. (Preview) Can any one tell me where to get a 12v screw jack to replace my jockey wheel? Not to actually replace it but to take its place during initial setup. I am continually having to remove my jockey wheel and reposition it to get enough height. The other day at work I saw an electronic screwjack fitted to a van and...	MarkandDeb	4	697	08:09 PM Nov 30, 2014 by Olley46
	Newton Metres question (Preview) i am currently researching the purchase of a new tow tug. I currently tow my Retreat with a Prado and while it is doing the job okay the ball weight exceeds the legal limit (I have tried everything to reduce it but without success). To remain safe and legal I am going to upgrade... My intention is to eventu...	revemike	7	1607	02:04 PM Nov 30, 2014 by revemike
	Battery charger (Preview) Would a IC 1500 Projecta battery charger be alright to charge 20AH Premium deep cycle Battery ,only 20 AH. Lance C.	Olley46	2	706	08:48 PM Nov 29, 2014 by Olley46
	What does one use this for ? (Preview) Gday, I collect old odd bod tools ,a number of my old time clients have ,over the years kindly offered me various items and I have restored them and have a large wall that I proudly display them. Yesterday an old chap gave me 4 items 3 of which I was familiar with ,however this small item has me baffled.I pl...	moamajohn	16	2116	06:12 PM Nov 29, 2014 by exa41
	RE: Thetford Caprice Mk 3 Stove/Oven combination .. (Preview) Hi Guys .. I have this stove in my Caravan (Thetford Caprice Mk 3 Stove/Oven) .. It's now just on 11 months old. Have had continuous problems with supply of gas to 2 of the 3 burners topside (not in the oven) .. These are the 2 larger burners .. the smaller burner has always worked when required. There are ti...	Jonathan	8	4371	07:48 AM Nov 29, 2014 by Jonathan
	12volt fitout on older van (Preview) I am adding a 12 volt system to my van which only has 12 volt on the internal 2 roof lights (with 240 lights of course) and the fridge which can run12v when the van is plugged into the car. I did some calculations on usage and so far I have now got 240 AH of AGM battery power, and 120W portable solar panels. Wit...	meetoo	2	1619	08:18 PM Nov 28, 2014 by meetoo
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