Techies' Corner

MaryJane · MaryJane

I'm looking to buy a 140w folding panel. They're really exe in local camping shops and I wonder if anyone can recommend a good supplier on the internet? Mytopia store on eBay have a good deal going, but I can't find any reviews. Thanks, MJ

Pondy · Pondy

Thinking of buying 120W portable solar panels. The only items we use in the Caravan running off the battery are. Radio, lights, pump and charge our phones at present We have 125amp hr gel battery with a new big ctek charger. Just starting to do a bit more free camping. Have a 2kva Honda generator as...

Collo · Collo

We have a 2006 Jayco. Have replaced the antenna with a Wineguard Freevision HV antenna and new Sphere 22.5" tv. Worked perfect at Halls Gap and Ballarat(home base) but last week at Echuca/Moama, we could't get ABC or SBS.(which we mostly watch). Booster was on, re tuned and tried antenna in va...

Papou · Papou

Any recomendations where to best fit this brake controler in the 200 series ?.

Sheba · Sheba

Found a Keyboard today, that I couldn't resist. [Op-shop of course.] It is only twelve and three quarter inches wide. The numbers don't work though. Letters are larger than normal. Can any-one tell me why some of the letters would have numbers on the front of the keys ? Cheers, Sheba.

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

To save me tracking wiring, does anyone know which pin in the 12 pin trailer plug runs the fridge when tug is running? Aussie Paul.

Bruce and Bev · Bruce and Bev

Ive got a new TEAC 24" tv mounted on to a factory fitted swivel arm. The dealer rep at hand-over said to take the TV off when travelling in case the arm broke or the TV dropped off. The TV cant drop off due to the "V" mounting of it on to the bracket, but wonder if the arm could break Sorry - d...

elliemike · elliemike

Just on our way from Perth to The Flinders Rages. At Eucla at the moment. I have a problem with our 3 way fridge running on gas and 12v nothing is cooling down. On 240v is OK. Any recomended service people in Ceduna for caravan fridges Regards Mike

MaryJane · MaryJane

Does anyone have one they recommend? Aldi had them recently but I missed the boat. It's just to transfer water to the tanks, rather than lifting and pouring. thanks, MJ

bill12 · bill12

I have an old freeway slide on which is coming to the end of its days, and besides being very heavy(840kgs), has a wood frame and isn,t really suited to the semi off road stuff that I do, so I am building a new one. Steel welded fram, fits my 8x4 tray , lower , simpler.Here's a few pics of the frame. Will post mo...

jetj · jetj

Do I need to have roof racks to attach a bag awning to my Hiace? The awning is from Aldi. Advice appreciated.

didi · didi

Hi Guys. Well I got my ex ambo sprinter a month ago, and had the shelves taken off. But the wires were left hanging down in drapes!!! Ive got a great guy whos going to convert the van for me beginning of december (Sigh why does EVERYTHING take so long?)- Craig at Aurora Conversions in Hallam, But the wiring...

jbrinks · jbrinks

Still looking at new vans and we have come across one in Melbourne we like but they make the chassis themselves. Any thoughts if this is good as most van builders seem to use G & S and a few other specialised chassis builders rather than making it themselves . I presume they have to build to engineere...

Baz421 · Baz421

Hi all I started this thread to see if anyone else is having trouble with the MY series GPS's. I recently returned one under warranty,,, long story,, but it just didn't work properly since new. After 3 tries and much correspondence I finally received a replacement,, good news and thanks Navman. Howev...

chaslib · chaslib

Can someone please advise on level of power required to run an aircon system in a motor home and need to know level of power required to run them in summer and winter - are they designed to operate on the gennie or the battery and top up during the day with the gennie/solar or what - may sound a bit basic, but...

Johnty · Johnty

We are looking to buy our first CB radio and as we are newbys could someone advise us as to whether the Uniden brand and in particular the UH 7760 is a good model as it has the controls on the hand piece. The other model being considered is the GME and it provides a similar setup. In addition there seems to be...

Dougwe · Dougwe

I would appreciate any feedback, opinions etc about Rocker Suspension with Shock Absorbers fitted to a tandem axle caravan please. As you may know I am looking around at caravans to upgrade the good old Avan Camper and have come across the suspension system mentioned a few times. -- Edited by Dougwe o...

brickies · brickies

When traveling south from Gayndah in Queensland we heard a loud bang from the caravan area so stop check out the caravan to se what may have caused it , There was no sign of what had cause the bang and today I noticed a hole in the side of the Caravan near the wheel arch I have posted some photos can anyone thin...

gooba53 · gooba53

Have an issue with RCD tripping constantly. Have disconnected all appliances and still have the issue. Started to do a bit of fault finding, found that the neutral and the earth seem to be a continuos circuit? The test that I performed was with a multimeter, testing for circuits of continuity. I Pu...

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

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	Solar panel recommendation (Preview) I'm looking to buy a 140w folding panel. They're really exe in local camping shops and I wonder if anyone can recommend a good supplier on the internet? Mytopia store on eBay have a good deal going, but I can't find any reviews. Thanks, MJ	MaryJane	9	2419	08:24 PM Sep 18, 2014 by BasilBruhaha
	Newbie with Solar panels (Preview) Thinking of buying 120W portable solar panels. The only items we use in the Caravan running off the battery are. Radio, lights, pump and charge our phones at present We have 125amp hr gel battery with a new big ctek charger. Just starting to do a bit more free camping. Have a 2kva Honda generator as...	Pondy	4	1022	12:25 PM Sep 18, 2014 by Pondy
	tv reception drop out (Preview) We have a 2006 Jayco. Have replaced the antenna with a Wineguard Freevision HV antenna and new Sphere 22.5" tv. Worked perfect at Halls Gap and Ballarat(home base) but last week at Echuca/Moama, we could't get ABC or SBS.(which we mostly watch). Booster was on, re tuned and tried antenna in va...	Collo	9	1193	10:14 AM Sep 18, 2014 by Delta18
	Tekonsha P3 &LC 200 Series (Preview) Any recomendations where to best fit this brake controler in the 200 series ?.	Papou	1	740	09:51 PM Sep 17, 2014 by Legendts
	Small Keyboard. (Preview) Found a Keyboard today, that I couldn't resist. [Op-shop of course.] It is only twelve and three quarter inches wide. The numbers don't work though. Letters are larger than normal. Can any-one tell me why some of the letters would have numbers on the front of the keys ? Cheers, Sheba.	Sheba	11	974	11:56 PM Sep 16, 2014 by PeterD
	To save me tracking wiring (Preview) To save me tracking wiring, does anyone know which pin in the 12 pin trailer plug runs the fridge when tug is running? Aussie Paul.	aussie_paul	22	1621	11:30 PM Sep 16, 2014 by PeterD
	Travelling with TV on swivel arm (Preview) Ive got a new TEAC 24" tv mounted on to a factory fitted swivel arm. The dealer rep at hand-over said to take the TV off when travelling in case the arm broke or the TV dropped off. The TV cant drop off due to the "V" mounting of it on to the bracket, but wonder if the arm could break Sorry - d...	Bruce and Bev	16	1461	11:25 PM Sep 16, 2014 by Dunmowin
	3 Way Refrigerator Serviceing Ceduna (Preview) Just on our way from Perth to The Flinders Rages. At Eucla at the moment. I have a problem with our 3 way fridge running on gas and 12v nothing is cooling down. On 240v is OK. Any recomended service people in Ceduna for caravan fridges Regards Mike	elliemike	9	1139	10:28 PM Sep 16, 2014 by Lozza1956
	Drill powered water pump (Preview) Does anyone have one they recommend? Aldi had them recently but I missed the boat. It's just to transfer water to the tanks, rather than lifting and pouring. thanks, MJ	MaryJane	19	8107	10:09 PM Sep 16, 2014 by MaryJane
	New slide on camper (Preview) I have an old freeway slide on which is coming to the end of its days, and besides being very heavy(840kgs), has a wood frame and isn,t really suited to the semi off road stuff that I do, so I am building a new one. Steel welded fram, fits my 8x4 tray , lower , simpler.Here's a few pics of the frame. Will post mo...	bill12	6	1009	03:01 PM Sep 16, 2014 by GaryKelly
	How do you attach a bag awning to a Hiace? (Preview) Do I need to have roof racks to attach a bag awning to my Hiace? The awning is from Aldi. Advice appreciated.	jetj	8	4057	09:28 AM Sep 16, 2014 by jetj
	Ex Ambulance wiring dilemma (Preview) Hi Guys. Well I got my ex ambo sprinter a month ago, and had the shelves taken off. But the wires were left hanging down in drapes!!! Ive got a great guy whos going to convert the van for me beginning of december (Sigh why does EVERYTHING take so long?)- Craig at Aurora Conversions in Hallam, But the wiring...	didi	10	2320	06:04 PM Sep 15, 2014 by 03_troopy
	Chassis built by caravan builders themselves (Preview) Still looking at new vans and we have come across one in Melbourne we like but they make the chassis themselves. Any thoughts if this is good as most van builders seem to use G & S and a few other specialised chassis builders rather than making it themselves . I presume they have to build to engineere...	jbrinks	3	948	11:16 AM Sep 15, 2014 by Baz421
	NAVMAN MY SERIES GPS,,,,, ANYONE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THESE GPS'S (Preview) Hi all I started this thread to see if anyone else is having trouble with the MY series GPS's. I recently returned one under warranty,,, long story,, but it just didn't work properly since new. After 3 tries and much correspondence I finally received a replacement,, good news and thanks Navman. Howev...	Baz421	13	1569	10:44 AM Sep 15, 2014 by Baz421
	Power requirements to run air con in motorhome (Preview) Can someone please advise on level of power required to run an aircon system in a motor home and need to know level of power required to run them in summer and winter - are they designed to operate on the gennie or the battery and top up during the day with the gennie/solar or what - may sound a bit basic, but...	chaslib	4	851	10:29 AM Sep 15, 2014 by dragonfly1
	Uniden UH 7760 (Preview) We are looking to buy our first CB radio and as we are newbys could someone advise us as to whether the Uniden brand and in particular the UH 7760 is a good model as it has the controls on the hand piece. The other model being considered is the GME and it provides a similar setup. In addition there seems to be...	Johnty	9	1275	03:52 PM Sep 14, 2014 by KFT
	ROCKER SUSPENSION (Preview) I would appreciate any feedback, opinions etc about Rocker Suspension with Shock Absorbers fitted to a tandem axle caravan please. As you may know I am looking around at caravans to upgrade the good old Avan Camper and have come across the suspension system mentioned a few times. -- Edited by Dougwe o...	Dougwe	16	20799	06:35 AM Sep 14, 2014 by Dougwe
	Mystery Hole in Caravan (Preview) When traveling south from Gayndah in Queensland we heard a loud bang from the caravan area so stop check out the caravan to se what may have caused it , There was no sign of what had cause the bang and today I noticed a hole in the side of the Caravan near the wheel arch I have posted some photos can anyone thin...	brickies	15	1494	08:43 PM Sep 13, 2014 by Blue
	RCD constantly tripping ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Have an issue with RCD tripping constantly. Have disconnected all appliances and still have the issue. Started to do a bit of fault finding, found that the neutral and the earth seem to be a continuos circuit? The test that I performed was with a multimeter, testing for circuits of continuity. I Pu...	gooba53	32	4566	10:38 AM Sep 13, 2014 by Aus-Kiwi
	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	670	03:27 PM Sep 12, 2014 by Phil C
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