Techies' Corner

Phil C · Phil C

Now this will have the rats running for the drains I propose that we, (the folks dishing out advice and criticism) put up our qualifications for ALL to see. Me Trained by the PMG (joined Homebush 1966) and RAAF in electrical, industrial electronics, telecommunications and aircraft maintenance. 1...

Phil C · Phil C

Hi all I am tearing my hair out with this one. I downloaded a program from the public domain, to compress pictures. Biggest mistake ever. Every time I move the cursor to the scroll bar I get a pop up, every time I click the mouse, a pop up. I have tried a number of these free programs only to find viruses or tro...

grae and deb · grae and deb

hi all had a nice bit of rain here o/ight nth of sydney , hope they got some where it was needed most my dilemma is my jerry can fuel contaier for the diesel heater , it has always been ok till this time went ot take it of to fill it and it was all caved in both sides , is this a cause of no venting from the cap or may...

Plendo · Plendo

We have ordered our van, and now we need to make a decision as to which tow vehicle to use. We will have an ATM on our van of about 3,200kg (large payload), and thus we need a very capable towing vehicle. We have narrowed the field, excluding vehicles that are too big, lack sophistication and comfort, have...

Gundog · Gundog

I've searched and searched for a thread about a softer ride in a Ranger/BT50, the person was having trouble I think it was with the QLD DOT about signing off on changing the seats because the ride was too harsh. The problem is because the vehicle has the safety pack (side airbags) removing the original s...

pawsoz · pawsoz

Hi Anyone here have ideas comments on air bag suspension? I have an older Sunliner Mirage cab over and get a fair amount of rock and roll and was wondering if it would be worth while on an older vehicle (that due to poverty will have to do me for a fair while yet! ) It does have beefed up shockers on the back alr...

Linzeelou · Linzeelou

Hi Everybody, After months of looking,research, and driving everywhere all over Queensland looking at buses I have finally purchased a Mazda T3500 in excellent mechanical condition with only 200,000ks. My question is... I don't understand the principal of the split gearbox. The guy I bought i...

cruisaderhilton · cruisaderhilton

Of late whenever we put the hot water on of a night to shower we have seen water coming out from under the fridge ,on further investigation it turns out that the water pressure reduction valve seals are on the way out the valve is located under the fridge where the hose from garden tap connects to the van ....

MaryJane · MaryJane

I recently had a 12v socket external fitted. I'd been noticing that it "hummed" when I used it to charge phone etc. It took a few days and I realised that the external light would come on whenever I had something plugged into said socket. my question is why? I've contacted the company that did...

Blue · Blue

Hi guys.. I'd like to address a questions that keeps on revolving to the top of this forum to help you guys save hundreds of dollars.. a lot of you guys do have the smarts to do this but just need a little help.. I know that this is raw, I tried to talk slower, it was off the cuff, but if you can understand wh...

Brenda and Alan · Brenda and Alan

Have any members been involved in recladding the side of a caravan that can give info on procedure, techniques, pitfalls, etc. Due to enormous cost to have it done commercially ($15,000) I am inclined to have a go at doing it myself. I cant see it is rocket science, but there are probably traps for the...

KFT · KFT

Gizmag story Quote from the Article "A new power inverter developed at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) marries advances in 3D printing and wide-band semiconductor technology to deliver significantly improved performance in a smaller, lighter package. With further development...

oldtrack123 · oldtrack123

http://www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/ftw/About_us/News_and_events/Media_releases/2014_media_releases/20141024_nsw_bans_the_sale_of.page-- Edited by oldtrack123 on Friday 31st of October 2014 04:13:10 PM

wasn_me · wasn_me

I am changing the wiring from a direct connection, start battery to fridge battery (through a VSR). I am going to wire it through a Ctek 250S dc-dc charger. The wiring diagram supplied with the charger shows a direct connection from the start battery to charger. My questionis, do others, that have do...

GaryKelly · GaryKelly

G'day boils and goils. Here we have a window. Not just any window but PJ's window, and a window that won't wind out. The first pic is to show you the style of window from the outside... And here's what it looks like on the inside... And now for the naughty bit that's buggered... Is anyone one out there fami...

SnowT · SnowT

We seem to get a Few subject's that sort of keep popping up.. Do we need a Few Articles Written by the Technical inclined [And vetted by All] as a basis of an information Guide of what is required for thing's Like.. - Inverter's - Solar Panels -> Solar regulator, Solar Panel Types, Fixing of solar Pan...

sarg · sarg

Just a question on what size battery I should use .... I have a 70 ltr 12 volt Eva Kool fridge / freezer drawing 2.7 to 5.4 amps of power. I have a 200w solar panel fitted to the roof of the tug to keep battery charged. I was thinking of 130 ah (deep cycle AGM ) battery. would the be enough? As long as the...

Turners · Turners

Hi Im looking for information in regards to installing a deep cycle battery into the front of our van and charging it from the car as we travel. also from the installed battery hooking up the van fridge and lights to the battery for use when we park up. Has anyone got some information and wiring instructi...

Old Crofter · Old Crofter

Removed as not displaying as presented. -- Edited by Old Crofter on Saturday 25th of October 2014 08:17:30 AM -- Edited by Old Crofter on Saturday 25th of October 2014 08:19:25 AM

beehive · beehive

Hi to everyone, I have just joined the Grey nomads forum so a newby at this.I am looking to buy a used2006 model Swift caravan.My intention is to hit the road and spend the next five years going as far around aussi as I can.I have bought a nissan navara 4x4 diesal turbo and can tow the 19 ft v...

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	Forum Qualifications ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) Now this will have the rats running for the drains I propose that we, (the folks dishing out advice and criticism) put up our qualifications for ALL to see. Me Trained by the PMG (joined Homebush 1966) and RAAF in electrical, industrial electronics, telecommunications and aircraft maintenance. 1...	Phil C	73	3942	08:04 PM Nov 5, 2014 by hako
	How do you get rid of pop ups? (Preview) Hi all I am tearing my hair out with this one. I downloaded a program from the public domain, to compress pictures. Biggest mistake ever. Every time I move the cursor to the scroll bar I get a pop up, every time I click the mouse, a pop up. I have tried a number of these free programs only to find viruses or tro...	Phil C	13	1142	01:50 AM Nov 5, 2014 by Stratman77
	feul container for diesel heater (Preview) hi all had a nice bit of rain here o/ight nth of sydney , hope they got some where it was needed most my dilemma is my jerry can fuel contaier for the diesel heater , it has always been ok till this time went ot take it of to fill it and it was all caved in both sides , is this a cause of no venting from the cap or may...	grae and deb	8	1736	08:42 PM Nov 4, 2014 by elliemike
	Jeep, Disco, or Toureg (Preview) We have ordered our van, and now we need to make a decision as to which tow vehicle to use. We will have an ATM on our van of about 3,200kg (large payload), and thus we need a very capable towing vehicle. We have narrowed the field, excluding vehicles that are too big, lack sophistication and comfort, have...	Plendo	16	1560	07:35 PM Nov 4, 2014 by Plendo
	Softer Ride in a Ranger /BT50 (Preview) I've searched and searched for a thread about a softer ride in a Ranger/BT50, the person was having trouble I think it was with the QLD DOT about signing off on changing the seats because the ride was too harsh. The problem is because the vehicle has the safety pack (side airbags) removing the original s...	Gundog	4	1406	04:45 PM Nov 4, 2014 by Plendo
	air bag suspension (Preview) Hi Anyone here have ideas comments on air bag suspension? I have an older Sunliner Mirage cab over and get a fair amount of rock and roll and was wondering if it would be worth while on an older vehicle (that due to poverty will have to do me for a fair while yet! ) It does have beefed up shockers on the back alr...	pawsoz	8	1210	10:27 AM Nov 4, 2014 by Aus-Kiwi
	split gearbox mazda t3500 (Preview) Hi Everybody, After months of looking,research, and driving everywhere all over Queensland looking at buses I have finally purchased a Mazda T3500 in excellent mechanical condition with only 200,000ks. My question is... I don't understand the principal of the split gearbox. The guy I bought i...	Linzeelou	11	8899	11:01 PM Nov 3, 2014 by Hoboe
	water leak (Preview) Of late whenever we put the hot water on of a night to shower we have seen water coming out from under the fridge ,on further investigation it turns out that the water pressure reduction valve seals are on the way out the valve is located under the fridge where the hose from garden tap connects to the van ....	cruisaderhilton	1	599	07:17 PM Nov 2, 2014 by kevin m
	12v external plug... Faulty wiring? (Preview) I recently had a 12v socket external fitted. I'd been noticing that it "hummed" when I used it to charge phone etc. It took a few days and I realised that the external light would come on whenever I had something plugged into said socket. my question is why? I've contacted the company that did...	MaryJane	11	1522	08:09 PM Nov 1, 2014 by MaryJane
	Simple Relay Circuit to provide power to your Vans Fridge.. ( 1 2 ) (closed) (Preview) Hi guys.. I'd like to address a questions that keeps on revolving to the top of this forum to help you guys save hundreds of dollars.. a lot of you guys do have the smarts to do this but just need a little help.. I know that this is raw, I tried to talk slower, it was off the cuff, but if you can understand wh...	Blue	42	7493	06:37 PM Nov 1, 2014 by Webmaster
	Reskinning sides of van (Preview) Have any members been involved in recladding the side of a caravan that can give info on procedure, techniques, pitfalls, etc. Due to enormous cost to have it done commercially ($15,000) I am inclined to have a go at doing it myself. I cant see it is rocket science, but there are probably traps for the...	Brenda and Alan	3	2176	03:03 PM Nov 1, 2014 by Explorer
	New Power Inverter Design (Preview) Gizmag story Quote from the Article "A new power inverter developed at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) marries advances in 3D printing and wide-band semiconductor technology to deliver significantly improved performance in a smaller, lighter package. With further development...	KFT	12	1326	10:24 AM Nov 1, 2014 by KFT
	Some outdoor heaters banned from sale in NSW (Preview) http://www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/ftw/About_us/News_and_events/Media_releases/2014_media_releases/20141024_nsw_bans_the_sale_of.page-- Edited by oldtrack123 on Friday 31st of October 2014 04:13:10 PM	oldtrack123	0	741	04:12 PM Oct 31, 2014 by oldtrack123
	Wiring to fridge battery IN TUG (Preview) I am changing the wiring from a direct connection, start battery to fridge battery (through a VSR). I am going to wire it through a Ctek 250S dc-dc charger. The wiring diagram supplied with the charger shows a direct connection from the start battery to charger. My questionis, do others, that have do...	wasn_me	3	725	02:14 PM Oct 31, 2014 by oldtrack123
	Window Winder (Preview) G'day boils and goils. Here we have a window. Not just any window but PJ's window, and a window that won't wind out. The first pic is to show you the style of window from the outside... And here's what it looks like on the inside... And now for the naughty bit that's buggered... Is anyone one out there fami...	GaryKelly	10	8571	11:13 AM Oct 31, 2014 by KFT
	Technical Stickies (Preview) We seem to get a Few subject's that sort of keep popping up.. Do we need a Few Articles Written by the Technical inclined [And vetted by All] as a basis of an information Guide of what is required for thing's Like.. - Inverter's - Solar Panels -> Solar regulator, Solar Panel Types, Fixing of solar Pan...	SnowT	26	1707	08:34 PM Oct 30, 2014 by KFT
	Batterry size ? (Preview) Just a question on what size battery I should use .... I have a 70 ltr 12 volt Eva Kool fridge / freezer drawing 2.7 to 5.4 amps of power. I have a 200w solar panel fitted to the roof of the tug to keep battery charged. I was thinking of 130 ah (deep cycle AGM ) battery. would the be enough? As long as the...	sarg	16	1455	08:22 PM Oct 30, 2014 by Plendo
	Wiring 12V from the car to the van (closed) (Preview) Hi Im looking for information in regards to installing a deep cycle battery into the front of our van and charging it from the car as we travel. also from the installed battery hooking up the van fridge and lights to the battery for use when we park up. Has anyone got some information and wiring instructi...	Turners	21	1569	05:48 PM Oct 30, 2014 by Webmaster
	Tyre pressure, FIAT .(copy of article ) (Preview) Removed as not displaying as presented. -- Edited by Old Crofter on Saturday 25th of October 2014 08:17:30 AM -- Edited by Old Crofter on Saturday 25th of October 2014 08:19:25 AM	Old Crofter	1	437	10:59 PM Oct 29, 2014 by billeeeeeee
	reviews on swift caravans (Preview) Hi to everyone, I have just joined the Grey nomads forum so a newby at this.I am looking to buy a used2006 model Swift caravan.My intention is to hit the road and spend the next five years going as far around aussi as I can.I have bought a nissan navara 4x4 diesal turbo and can tow the 19 ft v...	beehive	5	1682	06:47 PM Oct 29, 2014 by beehive
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