Techies' Corner

Stratman77 · Stratman77

Hi! I was never happy with the battery condition LED display in my Avan, so I fitted a cheap - but incredibly clever - digital power meter from Ebay OK. I will only handle 25 amps, but since my charge cable is protected by a 25A fuse, it is quite safe. It can also monitor minor loads like lights, etc. and gi...

hako · hako

Today I removed one of my brake drums to check for worn linings and found the linings badly scored, especially the secondary shoe. They looked like someone had taken a wire brush to them with grooves about 1mm deep all along the lining. The brake drum has matching grooves but they are barely visible and...

oldtrack123 · oldtrack123

Website streams video from webcams left with default password View Online10 November 2014 Website streams video from webcams left with default password : Alert Priority Moderate A website called Insecam has been set up which claims to aggregate live footage from internet connected cam...

Kacey and Angie · Kacey and Angie

Hi looking for some please and I know its probally been asked before, I am buying a new van and wondering what make of weight distribution setup to buy, TIA kacey

Gundog · Gundog

Anyone using one of the ScanGauge products. Worthwhile or a waste of time

Cruising Cruze · Cruising Cruze

Is there any of our members with a older Ford Ranger PJ or PK that has removed the air reflector inside the airfilter box, the one what is pop rivet to the outer skin of the airbox If so did it made a difference in performance and fuel consumption ??? Regards John

GMJM · GMJM

Looking around for a dash cam found a couple of units that gave me more options at an acceptable price. I purchased a Mobius camera, around $79 and a fraction bigger than a packet of Tic-Tacs with a host of features that suited me. I didn't want a Dashcam with a screen, I wanted one that would do time lapse,...

Santa · Santa

I'm looking for an easy to use map based itinerary planner/builder, need to be able to save and retrieve results so that I can add to the map and share results with others.

Kev Pearce · Kev Pearce

Hello everyone. We have been caravanning for just two years and have lots to learn. We see things advertised and wonder! Latest to exercise our mind is caravan tyre protectors for when the van is in the shed for a length of time. Advertisements say use these and reduces/prevents flat spots on the tyres...

hako · hako

G'Day, I'm fitting new magnets and the current hurdle is how do I compress the plastic grommet that the green wires go through so I can pull the wires - it's the same fitting seen on electrical 240vac appliances. I can brutishly remove it but would like to know the other (proper) method of removal. Man...

oldtrack123 · oldtrack123

http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/item.phtml?itemId=1065535&nodeId=f528bca2afe15f57162b97dc801a8af5&fn=Recall%20Notice.pdf

Vanderee · Vanderee

I admit I should have checked this a year ago. Gas HWS in motor home. The anode was nearly all sacrificed, and caused a weird odor in the hot water. Most anodes are cheaper on Ebay. Got to it time before tank corrosion sets in. -- Edited by Vanderee on Tuesday 4th of November 2014 12:17:24 PM

mr glassies · mr glassies

hey jim just crusin you getting fans fitted behind the fridge or you gunna do it yourself . just wondering. dibs

Russue · Russue

Thinking of changing from Territory to this one, we need more space and higher towing cap 3000kg ,welcome positive and neg comments.Vehicle2011 Holden Colorado RC LX-R MY11 Kilometres106,225ColourAlpine WhiteTransmission4 speed AutomaticBody4 doors 5 seat UtilityDrive Type4X4Engine4...

GaryKelly · GaryKelly

Just received this link in an email from Caravans Plus, and thought I'd share it with interested nomads.It seems that caravan brakes are under the police spotlight. There have been changes which affect anyone registered in NSW. Our technical staff have made a short article explaining the Austra...

Olley46 · Olley46

I have just made up my own Breakaway Battery Monitor,I bought aBattery and Alternator tester $20.00, 9 mtrs of 4 mill wire $35.00 hard wired the van to the plug,and hard wired the Prado to the plug through a switch on the dash the reason for wiring it through a switch was so I don't have LED lights in my eye,...

goldcoaster · goldcoaster

Recommendations for a 80 channel uhf radio with either bull bar or side mirror mounting aerial for Motorhome. Should I choose 6db thin whip or large fibreglass aerial for bull bar or smaller aerial mounted on side mirror brackets. Does the height of the motorhome roof block the signal when the ...

Hylda&Jon · Hylda&Jon

Brain picking time. I have a heavy king size bed in the caravan that needs to be lifted up to get under without breaking my back physically lifting it. The head of the bed is against the front wall of the van so I have decided to use a couple of gas struts and run them from close to the centre of the bed and attac...

Leftwing · Leftwing

Need a little more ground clearance for the Avan Erin MK2. About 50 to 70mm. It is std single axle slipper leaf springs with shokies. The van is quite low,causing probs with drive ways and sloppy site, difficulty fitting jockey wheel at times. Any reasonble suggestions welcome. Ta Lefty

Ontos45 · Ontos45

I was sent this by a reputable company specialising in trailers Have been a few forums on this in the past, so thought I'd contribute. There have been rumours circulating about police enforcing specific requirements for D shackles, with reports on social media claiming that police were issuing in...

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	Power Meter for Van Battery (Preview) Hi! I was never happy with the battery condition LED display in my Avan, so I fitted a cheap - but incredibly clever - digital power meter from Ebay OK. I will only handle 25 amps, but since my charge cable is protected by a 25A fuse, it is quite safe. It can also monitor minor loads like lights, etc. and gi...	Stratman77	9	1937	12:01 PM Nov 11, 2014 by Stratman77
	Electric Brake problem. (Preview) Today I removed one of my brake drums to check for worn linings and found the linings badly scored, especially the secondary shoe. They looked like someone had taken a wire brush to them with grooves about 1mm deep all along the lining. The brake drum has matching grooves but they are barely visible and...	hako	17	1921	11:53 PM Nov 10, 2014 by hako
	Warning re Web cams (Preview) Website streams video from webcams left with default password View Online10 November 2014 Website streams video from webcams left with default password : Alert Priority Moderate A website called Insecam has been set up which claims to aggregate live footage from internet connected cam...	oldtrack123	1	1039	06:09 PM Nov 10, 2014 by Delta18
	what to buy (Preview) Hi looking for some please and I know its probally been asked before, I am buying a new van and wondering what make of weight distribution setup to buy, TIA kacey	Kacey and Angie	9	873	10:22 PM Nov 9, 2014 by Bill B
	ScanGauge ( 2 or E ) (Preview) Anyone using one of the ScanGauge products. Worthwhile or a waste of time	Gundog	3	2346	07:27 PM Nov 9, 2014 by GROMET
	Ford Ranger (Preview) Is there any of our members with a older Ford Ranger PJ or PK that has removed the air reflector inside the airfilter box, the one what is pop rivet to the outer skin of the airbox If so did it made a difference in performance and fuel consumption ??? Regards John	Cruising Cruze	4	1237	05:09 PM Nov 9, 2014 by mr glassies
	Dashcam options (Preview) Looking around for a dash cam found a couple of units that gave me more options at an acceptable price. I purchased a Mobius camera, around $79 and a fraction bigger than a packet of Tic-Tacs with a host of features that suited me. I didn't want a Dashcam with a screen, I wanted one that would do time lapse,...	GMJM	2	915	10:58 AM Nov 9, 2014 by GMJM
	Map based itinerary planner. (Preview) I'm looking for an easy to use map based itinerary planner/builder, need to be able to save and retrieve results so that I can add to the map and share results with others.	Santa	16	1454	07:54 PM Nov 8, 2014 by spida
	Caravan Tyre Protectors (Preview) Hello everyone. We have been caravanning for just two years and have lots to learn. We see things advertised and wonder! Latest to exercise our mind is caravan tyre protectors for when the van is in the shed for a length of time. Advertisements say use these and reduces/prevents flat spots on the tyres...	Kev Pearce	5	2117	06:22 PM Nov 8, 2014 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Changing brake magnets - wiring (Preview) G'Day, I'm fitting new magnets and the current hurdle is how do I compress the plastic grommet that the green wires go through so I can pull the wires - it's the same fitting seen on electrical 240vac appliances. I can brutishly remove it but would like to know the other (proper) method of removal. Man...	hako	5	1076	04:39 PM Nov 8, 2014 by exa41
	Recall of more BigW & Woolworths power boards double adaptors &SURGE protectors (Preview) http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/item.phtml?itemId=1065535&nodeId=f528bca2afe15f57162b97dc801a8af5&fn=Recall%20Notice.pdf	oldtrack123	0	308	04:26 PM Nov 8, 2014 by oldtrack123
	Anodes in water heaters. Easily over looked. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I admit I should have checked this a year ago. Gas HWS in motor home. The anode was nearly all sacrificed, and caused a weird odor in the hot water. Most anodes are cheaper on Ebay. Got to it time before tank corrosion sets in. -- Edited by Vanderee on Tuesday 4th of November 2014 12:17:24 PM	Vanderee	31	1801	12:02 PM Nov 8, 2014 by oldtrack123
	fridge fans (Preview) hey jim just crusin you getting fans fitted behind the fridge or you gunna do it yourself . just wondering. dibs	mr glassies	11	1423	11:54 AM Nov 8, 2014 by Moonraker
	Would this be a good Tow vehicle (Preview) Thinking of changing from Territory to this one, we need more space and higher towing cap 3000kg ,welcome positive and neg comments.Vehicle2011 Holden Colorado RC LX-R MY11 Kilometres106,225ColourAlpine WhiteTransmission4 speed AutomaticBody4 doors 5 seat UtilityDrive Type4X4Engine4...	Russue	13	1663	11:07 PM Nov 7, 2014 by Mike196
	Braking News for Caravans (Preview) Just received this link in an email from Caravans Plus, and thought I'd share it with interested nomads.It seems that caravan brakes are under the police spotlight. There have been changes which affect anyone registered in NSW. Our technical staff have made a short article explaining the Austra...	GaryKelly	6	1492	10:51 PM Nov 7, 2014 by PeterD
	Breakaway Battery Monitor (Preview) I have just made up my own Breakaway Battery Monitor,I bought aBattery and Alternator tester $20.00, 9 mtrs of 4 mill wire $35.00 hard wired the van to the plug,and hard wired the Prado to the plug through a switch on the dash the reason for wiring it through a switch was so I don't have LED lights in my eye,...	Olley46	4	928	09:12 PM Nov 7, 2014 by Olley46
	UHF Radio and Aerial Mounting (Preview) Recommendations for a 80 channel uhf radio with either bull bar or side mirror mounting aerial for Motorhome. Should I choose 6db thin whip or large fibreglass aerial for bull bar or smaller aerial mounted on side mirror brackets. Does the height of the motorhome roof block the signal when the ...	goldcoaster	26	10326	11:01 AM Nov 7, 2014 by moblet
	Struts for a bed (Preview) Brain picking time. I have a heavy king size bed in the caravan that needs to be lifted up to get under without breaking my back physically lifting it. The head of the bed is against the front wall of the van so I have decided to use a couple of gas struts and run them from close to the centre of the bed and attac...	Hylda&Jon	14	6693	08:07 AM Nov 7, 2014 by Hylda&Jon
	Raising van ground clearance (Preview) Need a little more ground clearance for the Avan Erin MK2. About 50 to 70mm. It is std single axle slipper leaf springs with shokies. The van is quite low,causing probs with drive ways and sloppy site, difficulty fitting jockey wheel at times. Any reasonble suggestions welcome. Ta Lefty	Leftwing	4	1261	02:08 AM Nov 7, 2014 by Stratman77
	Rated "D" shackles - the facts. (Preview) I was sent this by a reputable company specialising in trailers Have been a few forums on this in the past, so thought I'd contribute. There have been rumours circulating about police enforcing specific requirements for D shackles, with reports on social media claiming that police were issuing in...	Ontos45	18	3550	06:37 PM Nov 6, 2014 by TAJ
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