Techies' Corner

valiant81 · valiant81

Hi every one; Ok every one, how does one shift the diesel exhaust that gets blown on to the draw bar of my caravan, i have tryed just about all of the heavy duty car and truck wash soaps ( even CT20 ) that are on the market. And while these keep the tug and caravan clean, when it comes to th...

koalaboy · koalaboy

Hi we are looking for a New to us tug just wondering what you have and why you chosen it , and any to stay away from , we have a 17ft a van 1570kg and ball weight 145 kg this is our first van and the v6 triton struggles on the hills

Diggings · Diggings

I had a new towbar fitted to my PK Ranger Wildtrack about a year ago under warranty, but now getting ready to go caravanning I discover that the biggest D shackle I can fit to the towbar is a 1 tonne, given that the rules are that both safety chains and couplings must be 1.5 times heavier than the towed imple...

Crashtac · Crashtac

G'Day I have replaced my 1998 100 Series Landcruiser with a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee ( the landcruiser self destructed and burnt to the ground). Anyway my problem is the Jeep dosnt like to start in the morning, after the first start it runs fine, the previous owner had all the glow plugs replacedand a he...

Olley46 · Olley46

I know this subject has been done to death,my brother inlaw has a Coromal pop top van 16ft he says his model van came out with one chain,he has added onother chain, my question is the chains are joined to the a frame with a loop thing with a thread and nut is this legal? Lance C

Tez5 · Tez5

Hi, I am new to the Grey Nomads and this is my first post. We recently returned from a trip from Cape York and since we drove through a bit of water I thought I would change my diff oil. I own a 2008 GU Patrol and had it for just over two years. The specifications say that the rear diff capacity is 2.1-2.3 litres...

frednme · frednme

hi all, have a thetford cassette in my new/2ndhand campervan since I got it the water indicator on the side has never filled and I can't get it to flush - resorted to a 2 litre bottle finally. the push button did make a noise, now it doesn't do that. phoned the rv company I got it from who said advised me t...

Christeenj · Christeenj

Hi we have a new coronet van and a 3 way dometic fridge. The fridge works well on gas and 240 but when we stop and turn off the engine the fridge beeps and stops. is this normal?

SLUG · SLUG

Should I Really Join Facebook? (Priceless)A good laugh for people in the over 60 Group! When I bought my Blackberry, I thought about the 30-year business I ran with 1800 employees, all without a cell phone that plays music, takes videos, pictures and communicates with Facebook and Twitter. I signed...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

I believe that our house batteries are charged by the 120 watt solar panel through a 15 amp regulator, the vehicle through its alternator, and when connected to 240v power. There seems to be some sort of regulating and automatic switching device when going from 240 to house battery use. I believe that...

Collo · Collo

My wife has the above tablet, but it doesn't have a usb port. How can we connect internet dongle to it. I have heard it can get a usb adaptor that connects through the power inlet. Is this so?

oldtrack123 · oldtrack123

SRG Leisure Retail Pty Ltd4 Outlet Powerboard Sold at Supercheap Auto, BCF and Ray's Outdoor StoresPRA number: 2014/14241 Date published: 21st August 2014Product informationProduct description4 Outlet Powerboard (Electrical Portable Outlet device) Model No. LA025A or LA025BIdentify...

Johnty · Johnty

Any TV techs out there that can clarify this for me. I have a portable hard drive that works on my home TV no probs but when I try and get it working on the caravan TV I can get the menu and movies titles but cant get the movie to play. The TV is a Technovision. Any thoughts.

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

I am not really sure about auto transmissions as I have never had one apart. I am noticing occasionally that the engine rpm rises as if we had dropped a half gear. I seems to be when heading up a slight incline with a head wind. I tow in direct drive 4th with the 2010 diesel Pajero auto. Fuel consumption is 16...

wasn_me · wasn_me

I have bought a van that doesn't have a battery in the van. 12 volt is from the car via an anderson plug. I want to install a battery in the van & be able to switch between car & van. I have been told the van-car switch in vans is a 240 volt two way light switch. Is this correct? If so will it handle the cur...

V - L · V - L

I have a mate who has just bought a new Ford Ranger ute to tow his van. All lights on his van ( clearance and blinkers and tail ) work with no problem, but when the brake pedal on the tug is applied the brake lights on the van will not work. He has had the vehicle back to the dealer and they have replaced the comp...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

Interesting 10 days to say the least. Steep learning curve still... First free camp on the Vic/SA border at Serviceton. Wife made me take incorrect turn and we were late getting to camp, almost dark. I could not get gas hot water to work. Never mind sort it tomorrow. Did jot even get the generator out. We...

rmb3218 · rmb3218

Hi All, I am after a 50w solar panel to replace a broken one in a triple folding. The existing one is a Rich Solar RS-M50. The dimensions are 720x540x30. Most are now 35mm thick. If anyone has one they want to sell, or know where I can get one, please let me know. I have tried a number of online suppliers. T...

Vic41 · Vic41

I was wondering what battery life others get from their devices before they have to charge them again. SWMBO has a Toshiba Laptop 2009 model that gives only about 3 hours of battery life in use, but a new Toshiba laptop/notebook she has gives 10 hours battery life use before re-charging, also has a vis...

Phil C · Phil C

Glad you asked I have been creating and following threads regarding electrical stuff in this forum for some time, I have made some boo boos and some good sense (at times), however I do not believe any techos have developed a list of current draw on our common mains operated gizmos. DISCLAIMER I have use...

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	Diesel exhaust blown on to A frame (Preview) Hi every one; Ok every one, how does one shift the diesel exhaust that gets blown on to the draw bar of my caravan, i have tryed just about all of the heavy duty car and truck wash soaps ( even CT20 ) that are on the market. And while these keep the tug and caravan clean, when it comes to th...	valiant81	14	1154	08:19 PM Aug 25, 2014 by mr glassies
	what brand of tug do you have ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi we are looking for a New to us tug just wondering what you have and why you chosen it , and any to stay away from , we have a 17ft a van 1570kg and ball weight 145 kg this is our first van and the v6 triton struggles on the hills	koalaboy	40	2838	06:57 PM Aug 25, 2014 by koalaboy
	Towbar D connection (Preview) I had a new towbar fitted to my PK Ranger Wildtrack about a year ago under warranty, but now getting ready to go caravanning I discover that the biggest D shackle I can fit to the towbar is a 1 tonne, given that the rules are that both safety chains and couplings must be 1.5 times heavier than the towed imple...	Diggings	3	671	02:08 PM Aug 25, 2014 by Diggings
	Jeep Grand Cherokee 2.7 CRD Turbo Diesel starting problems (Preview) G'Day I have replaced my 1998 100 Series Landcruiser with a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee ( the landcruiser self destructed and burnt to the ground). Anyway my problem is the Jeep dosnt like to start in the morning, after the first start it runs fine, the previous owner had all the glow plugs replacedand a he...	Crashtac	2	1583	09:45 AM Aug 25, 2014 by Crashtac
	Caravan chains (Preview) I know this subject has been done to death,my brother inlaw has a Coromal pop top van 16ft he says his model van came out with one chain,he has added onother chain, my question is the chains are joined to the a frame with a loop thing with a thread and nut is this legal? Lance C	Olley46	21	2484	07:32 AM Aug 25, 2014 by Mike C
	Diff capacities! (Preview) Hi, I am new to the Grey Nomads and this is my first post. We recently returned from a trip from Cape York and since we drove through a bit of water I thought I would change my diff oil. I own a 2008 GU Patrol and had it for just over two years. The specifications say that the rear diff capacity is 2.1-2.3 litres...	Tez5	4	2963	04:58 AM Aug 24, 2014 by Glenelg
	the thetford (Preview) hi all, have a thetford cassette in my new/2ndhand campervan since I got it the water indicator on the side has never filled and I can't get it to flush - resorted to a 2 litre bottle finally. the push button did make a noise, now it doesn't do that. phoned the rv company I got it from who said advised me t...	frednme	10	1429	07:42 PM Aug 23, 2014 by kesa32
	Dometic 3way fridge (Preview) Hi we have a new coronet van and a 3 way dometic fridge. The fridge works well on gas and 240 but when we stop and turn off the engine the fridge beeps and stops. is this normal?	Christeenj	5	1713	01:47 PM Aug 23, 2014 by Radar
	NEW GADGETS ETC (Preview) Should I Really Join Facebook? (Priceless)A good laugh for people in the over 60 Group! When I bought my Blackberry, I thought about the 30-year business I ran with 1800 employees, all without a cell phone that plays music, takes videos, pictures and communicates with Facebook and Twitter. I signed...	SLUG	7	1401	11:20 AM Aug 23, 2014 by Phil C
	House battery charging... (Preview) I believe that our house batteries are charged by the 120 watt solar panel through a 15 amp regulator, the vehicle through its alternator, and when connected to 240v power. There seems to be some sort of regulating and automatic switching device when going from 240 to house battery use. I believe that...	aussie_paul	15	1249	10:49 AM Aug 23, 2014 by Phil C
	Mobile internet for samsung tablet gt-p5110 (Preview) My wife has the above tablet, but it doesn't have a usb port. How can we connect internet dongle to it. I have heard it can get a usb adaptor that connects through the power inlet. Is this so?	Collo	9	1046	10:23 AM Aug 23, 2014 by D and D
	Recall power boards (Preview) SRG Leisure Retail Pty Ltd4 Outlet Powerboard Sold at Supercheap Auto, BCF and Ray's Outdoor StoresPRA number: 2014/14241 Date published: 21st August 2014Product informationProduct description4 Outlet Powerboard (Electrical Portable Outlet device) Model No. LA025A or LA025BIdentify...	oldtrack123	0	1007	03:37 PM Aug 22, 2014 by oldtrack123
	Accessing movies from portable hard drive (Preview) Any TV techs out there that can clarify this for me. I have a portable hard drive that works on my home TV no probs but when I try and get it working on the caravan TV I can get the menu and movies titles but cant get the movie to play. The TV is a Technovision. Any thoughts.	Johnty	12	1331	12:30 PM Aug 22, 2014 by Phil C
	Auto's.. (Preview) I am not really sure about auto transmissions as I have never had one apart. I am noticing occasionally that the engine rpm rises as if we had dropped a half gear. I seems to be when heading up a slight incline with a head wind. I tow in direct drive 4th with the 2010 diesel Pajero auto. Fuel consumption is 16...	aussie_paul	10	1511	09:47 PM Aug 21, 2014 by aussie_paul
	Switching between car & van battery (Preview) I have bought a van that doesn't have a battery in the van. 12 volt is from the car via an anderson plug. I want to install a battery in the van & be able to switch between car & van. I have been told the van-car switch in vans is a 240 volt two way light switch. Is this correct? If so will it handle the cur...	wasn_me	7	1635	10:59 AM Aug 21, 2014 by wasn_me
	No brake lights on rear of caravan (Preview) I have a mate who has just bought a new Ford Ranger ute to tow his van. All lights on his van ( clearance and blinkers and tail ) work with no problem, but when the brake pedal on the tug is applied the brake lights on the van will not work. He has had the vehicle back to the dealer and they have replaced the comp...	V - L	16	5865	07:40 PM Aug 20, 2014 by V - L
	Interesting 10 days to say the least. (Preview) Interesting 10 days to say the least. Steep learning curve still... First free camp on the Vic/SA border at Serviceton. Wife made me take incorrect turn and we were late getting to camp, almost dark. I could not get gas hot water to work. Never mind sort it tomorrow. Did jot even get the generator out. We...	aussie_paul	0	618	08:38 PM Aug 19, 2014 by aussie_paul
	50w solar panel needed - Rich Solar RS-M50 or similar (Preview) Hi All, I am after a 50w solar panel to replace a broken one in a triple folding. The existing one is a Rich Solar RS-M50. The dimensions are 720x540x30. Most are now 35mm thick. If anyone has one they want to sell, or know where I can get one, please let me know. I have tried a number of online suppliers. T...	rmb3218	3	755	06:26 PM Aug 19, 2014 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Battery Life - Laptops, Tablets and Mobile Phones ?????? (Preview) I was wondering what battery life others get from their devices before they have to charge them again. SWMBO has a Toshiba Laptop 2009 model that gives only about 3 hours of battery life in use, but a new Toshiba laptop/notebook she has gives 10 hours battery life use before re-charging, also has a vis...	Vic41	9	965	07:18 PM Aug 18, 2014 by SnowT
	How much current do our appliances draw from the mains? (Preview) Glad you asked I have been creating and following threads regarding electrical stuff in this forum for some time, I have made some boo boos and some good sense (at times), however I do not believe any techos have developed a list of current draw on our common mains operated gizmos. DISCLAIMER I have use...	Phil C	17	1367	07:15 PM Aug 18, 2014 by SnowT
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