Techies' Corner

Phil C · Phil C

I was surprised to see a good technical (for all of us) write up on inverters in the latest (issue 207) Caravan and Motorhome on tour. I had a good read and it enlightened my meagre knowledge on this subject. Worth a read folks, answers a lot of questions. Safe travels

countryroad · countryroad

When I purchased my Toyota whizz bang it came with a 20 mtr 10 amp cable. It fits into the plug thing on the exterior of the van and plugs into the caravan park plugs also...never a problem. If I should be using a 15 amp cable how come the 10 amp fits everywhere. Please don't say...It should fit it's dangero...

rollingstone · rollingstone

Hi all not a nice subject but what chemical can I buy (at BCF) that will break down solid waste. We have a blocked toilet and before anyone asks, its not a cassette or ordinary run of the mill loo, this is a rolling stone special like the rest of the bus. I need to get something to pour down the loo as we are g...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

Aussie Paul.

Vic41 · Vic41

http://www.unitedfuel.com.au/troubleshooting-guides

BRAGGABB · BRAGGABB

Hi Learn ones I have a normal TV antenna on the motor home and it does pick up HD TV now , can I use a set top box on my 12 vol TV when we go complete HD or do I have to buy a new antenna.

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

When I was conducting the current draw tests re our vans appliances the aircon would not cut in to test the cooling current draw. I was told today that the aircon will not cool until the temp is above 17 degrees. Anyone know if this is correct? Aussie Paul.

Geoff · Geoff

I'm wondering whether I should wire a battery charger directly onto the vehicle battery of my Fiat Ducato (Jayco Optimum) to be plugged into the mains when parked in a Caravan Park for a few days. I recently replaced the battery which was 3.5 years old, so I am looking at doing this for a brand new batter...

DEBnWEG · DEBnWEG

Hello fellow GN Forummers We have started to get very squeeeeeky floorboards in our Jayco. Any simple advice on how to fix /stop? getting underneath the van seems to be very difficult, so I have not been under to see the board joins or anything. We have put some carpet runners down as the floor gets very c...

Dougwe · Dougwe

I have been talking to a couple of big 4x4 accessary suppliers and fitters about fitting a duel battery system to my Colorado. If I decide to go down that road so to speak. Number one, lets say (A) said it can't go under the bonnet as the computer is in the way so the second battery must go in the tub section....

SnowT · SnowT

As the heading say's.. I took the bus along with a group of people away for the Long Weekend.. We headed from Melbourne to the mountains of NSW to try to catch a trout or 2.. - As some of you know My Bus has a 24v/240v Lithium Powered system.. At the time of leaving the Batteries were at a SOC[State of Charge...

Christeenj · Christeenj

Hi all we have a Coronet and our access from the street goes up quite sharply. We have put pieces of timber across the gutter but it is really the angle of the concrete from the fence to the gutter that is the problem. the easy riders scrape along the concrete. we were going to have made some steel panels bu...

Lomes · Lomes

Hi everyone we have a bus which seem to keep letting water in along the windows have rescaled some and it did rain for weeks without a leak ya all fixed I thought but no after 2months more leaks. now I'm thinking of maybe fitting some sort of guttering / moulding to the roof to stop the water running dow...

Nomad1946 · Nomad1946

hi, I have purchased and assembled two 150mm PVC (2M) pipes to store my annex poles, folding ladder, and fishing rods. Am thinking of attaching one to the rear bumper of the caravan and the second across the front of the van on "A" frame close to van body .. in our case behind gas bottles ... Ru...

Crashtac · Crashtac

I have a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee, unfortunately I can not buy clearview mirrors for it, I contacted the company that makes them and they are develpoing them for 2010 Grand Cherokees onwards. Does anyone have an old set off anything really even damaged they don't want so I can see if I can make an adaptor...

Noelene · Noelene

Help needed , What is correct temp.to set for freezing in 35lit.as doesn't seem to be freezing ,going away tomorrow. thanks

Marken · Marken

Hi everyone I am considering installing a PSW Projecta IP1000 into my caravan so the beloved can use her (low wattage) travelling hairdryer and other assorted devices (camera chargers etc). I am a bit confused how and where I am going to install it as I believe that the battery leads should be as short a...

Lilliputians · Lilliputians

Our Fiat Ducato scissor jack (supplied) broke on it's first use and we're now wondering what to replace it with. Any suggestions as we have a 23' Conquest and are planning long trips. Our initial search online has shown height variations, which might not be satisfactory.

Noelene · Noelene

Help needed , What is correct temp.to set for freezing in 35lit.as doesn't seem to be freezing ,going away tomorrow. thanks

SnowT · SnowT

As you might of guessed I own a coaster.. a 1994 Model.. I have an issue with the side swing door... It Looks Fine in Auto Lock mode.. ie it closes But I can not lock it in manual Mode.. I have taken the Door cover off and there is a electric Soliniod with a up and down position it is stuck in the Down position wh...

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	Good write up on INVERTERS (Preview) I was surprised to see a good technical (for all of us) write up on inverters in the latest (issue 207) Caravan and Motorhome on tour. I had a good read and it enlightened my meagre knowledge on this subject. Worth a read folks, answers a lot of questions. Safe travels	Phil C	0	586	03:27 PM Sep 12, 2014 by Phil C
	electric leads (Preview) When I purchased my Toyota whizz bang it came with a 20 mtr 10 amp cable. It fits into the plug thing on the exterior of the van and plugs into the caravan park plugs also...never a problem. If I should be using a 15 amp cable how come the 10 amp fits everywhere. Please don't say...It should fit it's dangero...	countryroad	13	1331	11:15 AM Sep 12, 2014 by PeterD
	Blocked toilet (Preview) Hi all not a nice subject but what chemical can I buy (at BCF) that will break down solid waste. We have a blocked toilet and before anyone asks, its not a cassette or ordinary run of the mill loo, this is a rolling stone special like the rest of the bus. I need to get something to pour down the loo as we are g...	rollingstone	10	958	10:28 AM Sep 12, 2014 by banjo
	What wire diameter (4 guage?) to parallel two 100 a/h batteries? (Preview) Aussie Paul.	aussie_paul	17	1325	06:45 AM Sep 12, 2014 by dorian
	Fuel Injection Trouble Shooting Guides (Preview) http://www.unitedfuel.com.au/troubleshooting-guides	Vic41	2	600	10:15 AM Sep 10, 2014 by Vic41
	TV Set Top Box (Preview) Hi Learn ones I have a normal TV antenna on the motor home and it does pick up HD TV now , can I use a set top box on my 12 vol TV when we go complete HD or do I have to buy a new antenna.	BRAGGABB	9	1108	10:25 PM Sep 9, 2014 by Murraman
	Coleman aircon not cooling... (Preview) When I was conducting the current draw tests re our vans appliances the aircon would not cut in to test the cooling current draw. I was told today that the aircon will not cool until the temp is above 17 degrees. Anyone know if this is correct? Aussie Paul.	aussie_paul	2	306	07:25 PM Sep 9, 2014 by aussie_paul
	Charging a Motorhome vehicle battery while parked up (Preview) I'm wondering whether I should wire a battery charger directly onto the vehicle battery of my Fiat Ducato (Jayco Optimum) to be plugged into the mains when parked in a Caravan Park for a few days. I recently replaced the battery which was 3.5 years old, so I am looking at doing this for a brand new batter...	Geoff	12	2274	01:50 PM Sep 9, 2014 by SnowT
	Squeeeeeeeky floorboards (Preview) Hello fellow GN Forummers We have started to get very squeeeeeky floorboards in our Jayco. Any simple advice on how to fix /stop? getting underneath the van seems to be very difficult, so I have not been under to see the board joins or anything. We have put some carpet runners down as the floor gets very c...	DEBnWEG	11	1411	12:30 PM Sep 9, 2014 by Phil C
	DUEL BATTERY IN COLORADO TWIN CAB (Preview) I have been talking to a couple of big 4x4 accessary suppliers and fitters about fitting a duel battery system to my Colorado. If I decide to go down that road so to speak. Number one, lets say (A) said it can't go under the bonnet as the computer is in the way so the second battery must go in the tub section....	Dougwe	20	8514	07:21 PM Sep 8, 2014 by mr glassies
	The bus hit the Road.. (Preview) As the heading say's.. I took the bus along with a group of people away for the Long Weekend.. We headed from Melbourne to the mountains of NSW to try to catch a trout or 2.. - As some of you know My Bus has a 24v/240v Lithium Powered system.. At the time of leaving the Batteries were at a SOC[State of Charge...	SnowT	20	1682	06:47 PM Sep 8, 2014 by SnowT
	Driveway crossovers (Preview) Hi all we have a Coronet and our access from the street goes up quite sharply. We have put pieces of timber across the gutter but it is really the angle of the concrete from the fence to the gutter that is the problem. the easy riders scrape along the concrete. we were going to have made some steel panels bu...	Christeenj	7	1191	10:37 PM Sep 7, 2014 by Philw
	Leaking windows on bus / motorhome (Preview) Hi everyone we have a bus which seem to keep letting water in along the windows have rescaled some and it did rain for weeks without a leak ya all fixed I thought but no after 2months more leaks. now I'm thinking of maybe fitting some sort of guttering / moulding to the roof to stop the water running dow...	Lomes	6	919	01:17 PM Sep 7, 2014 by Gwian
	Attaching Storage Tubes to caravan (Preview) hi, I have purchased and assembled two 150mm PVC (2M) pipes to store my annex poles, folding ladder, and fishing rods. Am thinking of attaching one to the rear bumper of the caravan and the second across the front of the van on "A" frame close to van body .. in our case behind gas bottles ... Ru...	Nomad1946	13	19446	10:10 PM Sep 6, 2014 by Cupie
	Clearview Mirrors (Preview) I have a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee, unfortunately I can not buy clearview mirrors for it, I contacted the company that makes them and they are develpoing them for 2010 Grand Cherokees onwards. Does anyone have an old set off anything really even damaged they don't want so I can see if I can make an adaptor...	Crashtac	8	1205	09:39 PM Sep 6, 2014 by Bruce and Bev
	portable /fridge/frezzer (Preview) Help needed , What is correct temp.to set for freezing in 35lit.as doesn't seem to be freezing ,going away tomorrow. thanks	Noelene	3	636	04:10 PM Sep 6, 2014 by Radar
	Pure Sine Wave inverter (Preview) Hi everyone I am considering installing a PSW Projecta IP1000 into my caravan so the beloved can use her (low wattage) travelling hairdryer and other assorted devices (camera chargers etc). I am a bit confused how and where I am going to install it as I believe that the battery leads should be as short a...	Marken	6	1122	02:07 PM Sep 6, 2014 by oldbobsbus
	Motorhome jacks (Preview) Our Fiat Ducato scissor jack (supplied) broke on it's first use and we're now wondering what to replace it with. Any suggestions as we have a 23' Conquest and are planning long trips. Our initial search online has shown height variations, which might not be satisfactory.	Lilliputians	4	1324	07:49 PM Sep 5, 2014 by Baggie
	portable /fridge/frezzer (Preview) Help needed , What is correct temp.to set for freezing in 35lit.as doesn't seem to be freezing ,going away tomorrow. thanks	Noelene	5	772	07:21 PM Sep 5, 2014 by Cruising Cruze
	question For coaster Owner's ??? (Preview) As you might of guessed I own a coaster.. a 1994 Model.. I have an issue with the side swing door... It Looks Fine in Auto Lock mode.. ie it closes But I can not lock it in manual Mode.. I have taken the Door cover off and there is a electric Soliniod with a up and down position it is stuck in the Down position wh...	SnowT	11	1036	05:24 PM Sep 4, 2014 by oldbobsbus
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