Techies' Corner

frednme · frednme

hi all, have a sprinter campervan with internal tv antenna. can occasionally get ch. 2 but nothing more. don't watch a lot of tv so this is more a question about what sort of antenna should I think about in the future. don't have a lot of room in the van so carting a dish around is out. look forward to replies...

Gunsondeck · Gunsondeck

Every Nomad should have one... https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/pn_5dMHsCPE?autoplay=1&hd=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&start=14&end=178

Bales · Bales

Hi everyone, looking for some information about inverters , we have 3 x 135w solar panels and 3 batteries - so we decided to try out how long we could survive off the Mains supply. The aim was to use the normal items we would use mains power for. I have a 650w bread maker so tried it and it shut down after abou...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

Hi everyone, I am wondering how the battery for the breakaway system in our 2011 Jayco Sterling is charged? Aussie Paul.

TizTom · TizTom

Hey all, I'm a bit of a noob to all this 12v solar and inverter stuff but I have a quick question, I currently have 2X130ah 12v batteries plus the working and starting battery's under the seat 60-70ah ea (Transit Van) which I normally isolate when parked, I have 3 x 110w fixed mono panels on the roof and a 20...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

VRLA and AGM batteries, what is the difference please? I see an advert for an AGM battery and the pic of the it has VRLA printed on the battery. Aussie Paul.

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

Hi all, AGAIN!!! I am looking at placing another 12v, 100 a/h battery in parallel with the one now fitted, a 3 year old 100 a/h. Who, why, and where, is the way to go about purchasing such a battery, and what is a realistic price to pay? Aussie Paul.

Dunmowin · Dunmowin

This was sent to me by a colleague by email. Remembering back to my "office" days, I can remember it being impressed upon us, so this was just a timely reminder that I though I would pass on... Subject: > Difference between http and https-- GREAT information! > Once in a while, ther...

Happy Camper · Happy Camper

I'm thinking of installing camera's to the rear of the tug and caravan. I would be interested in opinions from anyone using a mirror type monitor and how it performs. I'm limited for space to fit a normal 7" monitor without partly blocking vision or being in the way of something else. The one I h...

littlenose · littlenose

Hi there, does anyone have any experience of led lightbars? I am looking to maybe fit one in place of normal spotties. All opinions welcome! Jim

FnOzi · FnOzi

Hi Friends, Can anyone tell me where to locate the FUSE BOX on a 1986 Tarago ?. I have near torn the van apart looking for the thing !!. Any help would be greatly appreciated, and save my Ulcers bleeding !. Also any tips on this model would help also. Cheers FnOzi...

frangipani · frangipani

Hi, ok I have a quote for a ECB 76mm Alloy Nudge bar supply and fit to Mercedes MH? $986.00 Is this ok, will it be strong enough for what I want?

Nomad1946 · Nomad1946

[spoiler] Hi, Have just returned from a short "test me" trip of 2,600Km. Melbourne - Hay - Mildura - Swan Hill - Melbourne. All but about 300km on the "black top" Van = Jayco 16' Pop Top. Tug = 1993 Toyota Landcruiser Diesel Wagon. 5 Spd Manual Mileag...

frangipani · frangipani

Hi all, thanks for the great advice, i'm step closer to picking up my Motorhome, just wondering have solar panels on the unit, should I still buy a generator for backup? Fran

subaru · subaru

Occasionally whilst i am towing my pop top on concrete roads the Colorado feels like i am driving over ripple strips,this funnily enough doesn't happen all the time and it is not noticeable on other type roads.I am running Bridgestone A/T 245/70R16 on the Colorado and Maxway 215/70R15 on the pop top....

Bayonetmadness · Bayonetmadness

How much solar necessary for my Swan to charge 2 /100ah batteries. I have 2kva Honda,dual batteries in the Nissan Patrol and will never be away more than a week at a time. We remote camp and would not like to run out in the car or van. Can I fit panels to Swan roof and if so how without ending up with leaks what i...

Phil C · Phil C

This will open a can of worms Im sure. I have recently completed an electrical usage study on our caravan, results are thought provoking (if you are a geek like me

12V DC stuff All lighting, TV, radio, solar panels, water pump, inverter, fans, LED lighting, 12V outlets. Gas stuff Stove/oven, HWS,...

frangipani · frangipani

Hi, all I want to put a bull bar on the motor home been advised alloy is better being light weight, anyone know a reliable co. I could contact? I'm in Melbourne. -- Edited by Frangipani on Friday 4th of July 2014 11:29:39 AM

bobkat · bobkat

Hi all, We have an oyster satellite system which recently had the upgrade done, we then purchased a Sat King set top box as we were told that some 18 months ago the satellite was changed. our problem is that we have travelled from Qld to Perth, and I have tried tuning in to pick up west Australia T V channel...

jan-ed · jan-ed

We have a 23ft jayco sterling that has the grey contrast paint on the front under the boot. It has a few stone chips on it and was wondering if anyone has re-painted theirs??? If so, what did you use as we were told we could only use 2pac paint ??? regards Jan

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Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	tv reception (Preview) hi all, have a sprinter campervan with internal tv antenna. can occasionally get ch. 2 but nothing more. don't watch a lot of tv so this is more a question about what sort of antenna should I think about in the future. don't have a lot of room in the van so carting a dish around is out. look forward to replies...	frednme	12	1157	10:06 AM Jul 18, 2014 by frednme
	Russian Made Motorcycle - It floats, it packs, it gets you where you need to go... (Preview) Every Nomad should have one... https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/pn_5dMHsCPE?autoplay=1&hd=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&start=14&end=178	Gunsondeck	4	1373	04:14 PM Jul 17, 2014 by chopit
	600W / 1200W inverter (Preview) Hi everyone, looking for some information about inverters , we have 3 x 135w solar panels and 3 batteries - so we decided to try out how long we could survive off the Mains supply. The aim was to use the normal items we would use mains power for. I have a 650w bread maker so tried it and it shut down after abou...	Bales	12	1777	07:27 PM Jul 16, 2014 by hako
	Breakaway battery charging.. (Preview) Hi everyone, I am wondering how the battery for the breakaway system in our 2011 Jayco Sterling is charged? Aussie Paul.	aussie_paul	10	5750	03:26 PM Jul 16, 2014 by patrolst
	Info on reducing volts to regulator (Preview) Hey all, I'm a bit of a noob to all this 12v solar and inverter stuff but I have a quick question, I currently have 2X130ah 12v batteries plus the working and starting battery's under the seat 60-70ah ea (Transit Van) which I normally isolate when parked, I have 3 x 110w fixed mono panels on the roof and a 20...	TizTom	13	997	09:25 PM Jul 15, 2014 by TizTom
	Still on batteries... (Preview) VRLA and AGM batteries, what is the difference please? I see an advert for an AGM battery and the pic of the it has VRLA printed on the battery. Aussie Paul.	aussie_paul	6	1116	10:37 AM Jul 15, 2014 by PeterD
	Cost of batteries.. (Preview) Hi all, AGAIN!!! I am looking at placing another 12v, 100 a/h battery in parallel with the one now fitted, a 3 year old 100 a/h. Who, why, and where, is the way to go about purchasing such a battery, and what is a realistic price to pay? Aussie Paul.	aussie_paul	12	1424	11:02 PM Jul 14, 2014 by isuzuswag
	Difference between http and https (Preview) This was sent to me by a colleague by email. Remembering back to my "office" days, I can remember it being impressed upon us, so this was just a timely reminder that I though I would pass on... Subject: > Difference between http and https-- GREAT information! > Once in a while, ther...	Dunmowin	6	1083	10:48 PM Jul 14, 2014 by Dunmowin
	Mirror monitor for reversing camera. (Preview) I'm thinking of installing camera's to the rear of the tug and caravan. I would be interested in opinions from anyone using a mirror type monitor and how it performs. I'm limited for space to fit a normal 7" monitor without partly blocking vision or being in the way of something else. The one I h...	Happy Camper	5	666	10:15 PM Jul 13, 2014 by Treecrest14
	Led lightbars (Preview) Hi there, does anyone have any experience of led lightbars? I am looking to maybe fit one in place of normal spotties. All opinions welcome! Jim	littlenose	7	1406	08:17 AM Jul 13, 2014 by 03_troopy
	Toyota Tarago Fuse box location. 1986 2.2 EFI... (Preview) Hi Friends, Can anyone tell me where to locate the FUSE BOX on a 1986 Tarago ?. I have near torn the van apart looking for the thing !!. Any help would be greatly appreciated, and save my Ulcers bleeding !. Also any tips on this model would help also. Cheers FnOzi...	FnOzi	4	1818	09:00 AM Jul 12, 2014 by FnOzi
	have quote for a nudge bar (Preview) Hi, ok I have a quote for a ECB 76mm Alloy Nudge bar supply and fit to Mercedes MH? $986.00 Is this ok, will it be strong enough for what I want?	frangipani	13	1841	08:56 PM Jul 11, 2014 by Wombat 280
	Fuel Consumption (Preview) [spoiler] Hi, Have just returned from a short "test me" trip of 2,600Km. Melbourne - Hay - Mildura - Swan Hill - Melbourne. All but about 300km on the "black top" Van = Jayco 16' Pop Top. Tug = 1993 Toyota Landcruiser Diesel Wagon. 5 Spd Manual Mileag...	Nomad1946	23	3698	08:18 PM Jul 11, 2014 by aussie_paul
	have solar panels do i still need a generator for backup? (Preview) Hi all, thanks for the great advice, i'm step closer to picking up my Motorhome, just wondering have solar panels on the unit, should I still buy a generator for backup? Fran	frangipani	20	2159	10:21 PM Jul 10, 2014 by Aus-Kiwi
	Rippling Effect (Preview) Occasionally whilst i am towing my pop top on concrete roads the Colorado feels like i am driving over ripple strips,this funnily enough doesn't happen all the time and it is not noticeable on other type roads.I am running Bridgestone A/T 245/70R16 on the Colorado and Maxway 215/70R15 on the pop top....	subaru	8	920	09:10 PM Jul 10, 2014 by koalaboy
	Solar for a Jayco Swan (Preview) How much solar necessary for my Swan to charge 2 /100ah batteries. I have 2kva Honda,dual batteries in the Nissan Patrol and will never be away more than a week at a time. We remote camp and would not like to run out in the car or van. Can I fit panels to Swan roof and if so how without ending up with leaks what i...	Bayonetmadness	8	5632	08:46 PM Jul 9, 2014 by Allany
	Do we really need 240V AC in a caravan? (Preview) This will open a can of worms Im sure. I have recently completed an electrical usage study on our caravan, results are thought provoking (if you are a geek like me 12V DC stuff All lighting, TV, radio, solar panels, water pump, inverter, fans, LED lighting, 12V outlets. Gas stuff Stove/oven, HWS,...	Phil C	15	2077	04:12 PM Jul 9, 2014 by Phil C
	Bull Bar (Preview) Hi, all I want to put a bull bar on the motor home been advised alloy is better being light weight, anyone know a reliable co. I could contact? I'm in Melbourne. -- Edited by Frangipani on Friday 4th of July 2014 11:29:39 AM	frangipani	14	3033	10:08 AM Jul 9, 2014 by frangipani
	satelite T V (Preview) Hi all, We have an oyster satellite system which recently had the upgrade done, we then purchased a Sat King set top box as we were told that some 18 months ago the satellite was changed. our problem is that we have travelled from Qld to Perth, and I have tried tuning in to pick up west Australia T V channel...	bobkat	8	1154	08:14 AM Jul 8, 2014 by _wombat_
	Touch-up paint (Preview) We have a 23ft jayco sterling that has the grey contrast paint on the front under the boot. It has a few stone chips on it and was wondering if anyone has re-painted theirs??? If so, what did you use as we were told we could only use 2pac paint ??? regards Jan	jan-ed	4	1004	04:51 PM Jul 7, 2014 by jan-ed
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