Techies' Corner

MaryJane · MaryJane

I am reluctantly considering changing my tow. im liking the Ranger. My biggest question is... Why do Ford state servicing at 12months or $15,000 kms, when Toyota and Mazda state 6months or 10,000kms? would it be detrimental to have longer servicing periods for a diesel Motor? Thanks, MJ

koalaboy · koalaboy

Hi can you tell me the advantages and disadvantages of a single axle and dual axle caravan both about 17foot thanks

gitsho · gitsho

Looking to buy a knew inverter 1500W. Which are the best - Australian or Chinese. Any suggestions for best buy. Rgds gitsho

Northernblue · Northernblue

Hi guys, I have recently purchased an 1993 evernew 21' caravan. I need to install an Aircon as I'm heading (back) up to Darwin. I was talking to a caravan dealer and mentioned that I was thinking of installing an underbunk Aircon, to which he replied that he'd never seen one and that everyone preferred r...

aussietraveller · aussietraveller

We have a rear view camera on the van which is hard wired and uses RCA plugs to connect to the tug but I am constantly having trouble with this connection so I am thinking about running wires from van and tug through the 12 pin plug do you think there will be any issues with this or is there a better way to do thi...

snap1946 · snap1946

hi all I have a itech set up can I use a vast box on a itech dish cheers snap

jimbo · jimbo

I wouldn't have had anywhere near 500 Hours use on my Kipor Gennie Up in till yesterday. After getting back from greens lake it Will not start.....has Oil and New spark Plug went for a second Turned it off then wouldn't start again...I think I'll Drain it out and replace the fuel with Premium Unleaded...

Belly boy · Belly boy

Hi all we are new to this can someone help me I am fitting out a LWB mercades sprinter and look for a shower toilet basin combo to put in it . And also 12v 240v fridge can anyone help I am in Vic. Regards belly

Motorhomer13 · Motorhomer13

Hi there, I am unhappy with the performance of my 210 lt fridge/ freezer. I bought it 15 months ago and it has been thru the highs and lows of ambient temps and has never kept things in the fridge section cold...cool yes but not cold. So I tested the internal temp with a thermometer to find it between 7.8 deg...

poodles1950 · poodles1950

I was told by Telstra that I'd have to buy a modem at around $150, then there would be monthly costs. I wonder if there's a better way? How are others managing their internet?

poodles1950 · poodles1950

Thanks to those who answered my query. I tried to buy an unlocked dongle and was told there's no such thing. There's a fee for unlocking it. I have an old 4g Telstra one, no longer with them, could I use it with the amasym[?] in it? Where do I go from here?

neilnruth · neilnruth

Has anyone else had this problem? When I click on a link someone has posted, I then have to sign back in to continue.

Collo · Collo

Having just viewed the Jayco" Powering your van" clip on YouTube, they say to have your battery switch turned ON even when you are connected to the mains. Is that correct as I was under the impression that you only had batteries on when not using mains power. I don't want to overcharge the bat...

koalaboy · koalaboy

Hi can you tell me the advantages and disadvantages of a single axle and dual axle caravan both about 17foot thanks

Collo · Collo

We think our back window has a small leak as the ledge above our bed has a small pool of water when it rains. To fix this I tried to run a bead of silicon as per normal, but the bead was to big and messy so I removed it all. To solve, we had a syringe that we used for vetenairy purposes. Much smaller hole for the sil...

Don Pedro · Don Pedro

Hi, as a new member i'm not sure if this topic has been raised. I am considering a new van,which will be near my vehicles' (navara d22 2012 model) towing capabilities.I notice that the d40 has the same motor ,but a much higher torque ratio. Can my d22 be chipped to equal the d40?

bowsie1 · bowsie1

Gday all we have iphones 4s can anyone tell me which external antennas do work. I have been looking at reviews but none the wiser! Cheers bowsie

scooner · scooner

hi all i am going to fit 20lt fuel containers to the A frame of the van alongside the 9.5lt gas cylinders , question is plastic or steel ,i have seen a lot of different types any recommendations of what type might be best ,the van is not an off road van ,

alwon · alwon

I have an Aircommand Heron 2.2 air con in my Matilda motor home. Can anyone tell me what size portable generator I would require to allow me to operate this unit. Getting a lot of conflicting information from the generator market.

BTSV_Berni · BTSV_Berni

http://www.communications.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/223631/4_DBC1334_mySWITCH_ACCESSIBLE.pdf

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	Ford Ranger diesel servicing (Preview) I am reluctantly considering changing my tow. im liking the Ranger. My biggest question is... Why do Ford state servicing at 12months or $15,000 kms, when Toyota and Mazda state 6months or 10,000kms? would it be detrimental to have longer servicing periods for a diesel Motor? Thanks, MJ	MaryJane	19	10873	04:40 PM Jun 1, 2014 by Aus-Kiwi
	dual axle versus single axle (Preview) Hi can you tell me the advantages and disadvantages of a single axle and dual axle caravan both about 17foot thanks	koalaboy	12	1623	04:30 PM Jun 1, 2014 by Aus-Kiwi
	Sine inverter 12volt ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Looking to buy a knew inverter 1500W. Which are the best - Australian or Chinese. Any suggestions for best buy. Rgds gitsho	gitsho	31	2466	04:10 PM Jun 1, 2014 by Aus-Kiwi
	Underbunk V rooftop Aircon (Preview) Hi guys, I have recently purchased an 1993 evernew 21' caravan. I need to install an Aircon as I'm heading (back) up to Darwin. I was talking to a caravan dealer and mentioned that I was thinking of installing an underbunk Aircon, to which he replied that he'd never seen one and that everyone preferred r...	Northernblue	5	3338	09:36 PM May 31, 2014 by Vic41
	Electrical wiring help (Preview) We have a rear view camera on the van which is hard wired and uses RCA plugs to connect to the tug but I am constantly having trouble with this connection so I am thinking about running wires from van and tug through the 12 pin plug do you think there will be any issues with this or is there a better way to do thi...	aussietraveller	10	1771	05:27 PM May 30, 2014 by aussietraveller
	itech dish ( 1 2 ) (Preview) hi all I have a itech set up can I use a vast box on a itech dish cheers snap	snap1946	57	2131	08:29 PM May 29, 2014 by _wombat_
	Kipor Generater (Preview) I wouldn't have had anywhere near 500 Hours use on my Kipor Gennie Up in till yesterday. After getting back from greens lake it Will not start.....has Oil and New spark Plug went for a second Turned it off then wouldn't start again...I think I'll Drain it out and replace the fuel with Premium Unleaded...	jimbo	14	3390	09:04 PM May 28, 2014 by Baz421
	Mercedes Benz sprinter (Preview) Hi all we are new to this can someone help me I am fitting out a LWB mercades sprinter and look for a shower toilet basin combo to put in it . And also 12v 240v fridge can anyone help I am in Vic. Regards belly	Belly boy	4	702	06:33 PM May 28, 2014 by Belly boy
	I want to replace my fridge (Preview) Hi there, I am unhappy with the performance of my 210 lt fridge/ freezer. I bought it 15 months ago and it has been thru the highs and lows of ambient temps and has never kept things in the fridge section cold...cool yes but not cold. So I tested the internal temp with a thermometer to find it between 7.8 deg...	Motorhomer13	7	1780	01:31 PM May 28, 2014 by Motorhomer13
	wi fi costs (Preview) I was told by Telstra that I'd have to buy a modem at around $150, then there would be monthly costs. I wonder if there's a better way? How are others managing their internet?	poodles1950	15	2026	04:47 PM May 27, 2014 by KevinC
	Optus locked dongle (Preview) Thanks to those who answered my query. I tried to buy an unlocked dongle and was told there's no such thing. There's a fee for unlocking it. I have an old 4g Telstra one, no longer with them, could I use it with the amasym[?] in it? Where do I go from here?	poodles1950	10	2539	07:04 AM May 27, 2014 by oldbobsbus
	Why do we have to sign back in when we click on a link? (Preview) Has anyone else had this problem? When I click on a link someone has posted, I then have to sign back in to continue.	neilnruth	4	772	05:31 PM May 26, 2014 by Cupie
	Battery switch...On or Off? (Preview) Having just viewed the Jayco" Powering your van" clip on YouTube, they say to have your battery switch turned ON even when you are connected to the mains. Is that correct as I was under the impression that you only had batteries on when not using mains power. I don't want to overcharge the bat...	Collo	24	19108	12:25 AM May 26, 2014 by PeterD
	dual axle versus single axle (Preview) Hi can you tell me the advantages and disadvantages of a single axle and dual axle caravan both about 17foot thanks	koalaboy	15	12386	09:15 PM May 25, 2014 by Aus-Kiwi
	Hint for applying silicon sealer in tight areas. (Preview) We think our back window has a small leak as the ledge above our bed has a small pool of water when it rains. To fix this I tried to run a bead of silicon as per normal, but the bead was to big and messy so I removed it all. To solve, we had a syringe that we used for vetenairy purposes. Much smaller hole for the sil...	Collo	5	999	04:47 PM May 25, 2014 by Motorhomer13
	navara power upgrade (Preview) Hi, as a new member i'm not sure if this topic has been raised. I am considering a new van,which will be near my vehicles' (navara d22 2012 model) towing capabilities.I notice that the d40 has the same motor ,but a much higher torque ratio. Can my d22 be chipped to equal the d40?	Don Pedro	5	3403	08:23 PM May 23, 2014 by KFT
	mobile phone antenna (Preview) Gday all we have iphones 4s can anyone tell me which external antennas do work. I have been looking at reviews but none the wiser! Cheers bowsie	bowsie1	8	1216	09:03 AM May 23, 2014 by bowsie1
	20lt fuel containers {diesel} (Preview) hi all i am going to fit 20lt fuel containers to the A frame of the van alongside the 9.5lt gas cylinders , question is plastic or steel ,i have seen a lot of different types any recommendations of what type might be best ,the van is not an off road van ,	scooner	6	946	09:36 PM May 22, 2014 by Legendts
	Portable Generators (Preview) I have an Aircommand Heron 2.2 air con in my Matilda motor home. Can anyone tell me what size portable generator I would require to allow me to operate this unit. Getting a lot of conflicting information from the generator market.	alwon	2	824	05:14 PM May 22, 2014 by KFT
	App for setting up antenna / DVB-T / VAST (Preview) http://www.communications.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/223631/4_DBC1334_mySWITCH_ACCESSIBLE.pdf	BTSV_Berni	8	796	07:52 AM May 22, 2014 by _wombat_
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