Techies' Corner

cazbaz · cazbaz

Have currently got the Hayman Reese "Compact" Brake Controller, but am unsure about its reliability as it has failed only 6 months in. Am I just unlucky or are there better options out there? Would appreciate any input - am towing Lotus Trooper 19'6 with Ford Ranger

rollingstone · rollingstone

Hi all has anyone bought an Ausgen generator? 3.5kva for $1170.00 - Australian Generatorys PTy Ltd on the Gold Coast. - Just wondering?? Cheers debs and graeme

gerard gue · gerard gue

Can I use a charger to recharge my batterys with a Dual Battery System? regards GG

Cupie · Cupie

Hi .. I have a much loved Sony Compact Zoom DSC - HX9V. Unfortunately the covering over the LCD screen is damaged making it difficult to see in bright sunlight. Mr.Google has lots of stuff suggesting the this is not uncommon with Sony cameras .. usually just out of warranty like mine. It seems that th...

dazz49 · dazz49

Good afternoon to all . In my van I have two Winegard wall plates which both have the small electronic board at the back which boosts the signal. One plate inside and one outside Up until recently both worked perfectly. For reasons that I cannot fathom the light on the outside wall plate will not com...

wendycarlene · wendycarlene

Thetford C260 After using this toilet for 12 mths without a problem, suddenly today, the pong was atrocious although it had only been emptied 2 days ago, i.e. not full! On emptying same, we found the compartment also had waste in it and on cleaning out same and taking the filter lid off, more waste in t...

dING · dING

It seems that my next item on the want list Is a Battery operated chainsaw so any advice Tips on brands to buy or avoid and useage Would be appreciated

Olley46 · Olley46

Just replaced my prado120 series tow bar with Hayman Reese Heavy Duty Class 4 tow bar,I will feel a bit more comfortable towing now ,if this one breaks I will bear my bum in Myers front window,fitted ready to go $615.00 one happy customer. Lance C

Dougwe · Dougwe

Yep, got it back this afternoon and guess what, it starts, yippeeeee. They tested everything that starts and stops, open and closes or goes in and out. Everything tested up OK. HOWEVER, when they actually removed the starter motor they found every bolt or screw loose so attached gripper washes and ti...

Collo · Collo

We have just bought a Jayco van second hand, but we cant get any tv reception. Having checked all connections, I am wondering if the roof top antenna is suitable for digital transmission? The van is 7 years old. Cheers, Collo.

ccjk · ccjk

has anybody got 2011-12 3.0lt d-max 4 speed auto pulling 20ft van (not offroad) Want to know how the 4 speed auto perform. Colin -- Edited by ccjk on Tuesday 22nd of April 2014 06:52:11 PM

Phil C · Phil C

HELP!!!! he screamed as he tried to get a fix on the satellite. The sat finder is screaming she said and the TV stupid box just displays signal strength Zippo... How frustrated he is as he packs it up and puts it away. Facts 1. New RG6 quad cable with F compression connectors that works on normal TV 2. Brand...

Gerty Dancer · Gerty Dancer

It takes more than 2 Grey nomads to change this light globe! We would like to put a LED light in this light instead of the current globe, but we cant figure how to remove the globe! Does anybody else have a light fitting like this? Is there a trick to it?

Cruising Cruze · Cruising Cruze

How do we can overcome the problem with the smaller gas bottle in the 9kg bracket any idea ?? Cheers John

pawsoz · pawsoz

Long saga but keeping it short fridge is playing up, trying to get the gas on results in nothing but when pushing ignite button it lights up the battery moniter like a Xmas tree, but no gas.....has spent a day and a half at gas people to no avail except making my purse a good deal lighter....what to do next?...

arthur · arthur

I have a bush block, (in an old fishing village) I am cleaning up. In among lots of broken beer bottles and fishing net I found these; see pic. Could be related to commercial fishing boats? Any ideas? Thanks -- Edited by arthur on Thursday 24th of April 2014 02:35:29 PM -- Edited by arthur on Thursday 24t...

hako · hako

G'Day, we're trying to reduce what we carry to a minimum and the current point of order are the wheel chocks - 4 of them. They are light, homemade and don't take up too much room but are they really necessary to carry in a small camper? We always use the handbrake....put it on hard and make sure it will not j...

SnowT · SnowT

Was wondering if anyone has a supplier of Chains for a Toyota Coaster..? I'm Looking to take the bus up to the snow for Opening Weekend and was wondering if anyone knows of where I can get chains to suit the coaster..? And yes I have been up the hill for many an opening weekend.. I'm just gonna have a Bett...

GaryKelly · GaryKelly

Bought myself a new cordless drill and intend to use it this weekend on a job. I read the user manual and it explained how the torque setting operates, but what I wanna know is do I use the dial to work up to the correct setting from low. or work my way down from high? After much practice I expect I'll be able to...

oldtrack123 · oldtrack123

15 April 2014 NSW Fair Trading Minister Stuart Ayres today announced a statewide prohibition by Fair Trading on the sale of electric hot water bottles, also known as electric heat packs, due to the risk of death or injury from electric shock.

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	Brake Controllers (Preview) Have currently got the Hayman Reese "Compact" Brake Controller, but am unsure about its reliability as it has failed only 6 months in. Am I just unlucky or are there better options out there? Would appreciate any input - am towing Lotus Trooper 19'6 with Ford Ranger	cazbaz	4	880	08:22 PM Apr 28, 2014 by landy
	Ausgen generators (Preview) Hi all has anyone bought an Ausgen generator? 3.5kva for $1170.00 - Australian Generatorys PTy Ltd on the Gold Coast. - Just wondering?? Cheers debs and graeme	rollingstone	0	499	07:09 PM Apr 28, 2014 by rollingstone
	charging batteries (Preview) Can I use a charger to recharge my batterys with a Dual Battery System? regards GG	gerard gue	3	793	12:59 PM Apr 28, 2014 by gerard gue
	Camera help needed Pls (Preview) Hi .. I have a much loved Sony Compact Zoom DSC - HX9V. Unfortunately the covering over the LCD screen is damaged making it difficult to see in bright sunlight. Mr.Google has lots of stuff suggesting the this is not uncommon with Sony cameras .. usually just out of warranty like mine. It seems that th...	Cupie	7	987	09:33 AM Apr 28, 2014 by _wombat_
	Winegard wall plates with electronic boards (Preview) Good afternoon to all . In my van I have two Winegard wall plates which both have the small electronic board at the back which boosts the signal. One plate inside and one outside Up until recently both worked perfectly. For reasons that I cannot fathom the light on the outside wall plate will not com...	dazz49	22	4826	08:45 AM Apr 28, 2014 by dorian
	Thetford C260 Toilet (Preview) Thetford C260 After using this toilet for 12 mths without a problem, suddenly today, the pong was atrocious although it had only been emptied 2 days ago, i.e. not full! On emptying same, we found the compartment also had waste in it and on cleaning out same and taking the filter lid off, more waste in t...	wendycarlene	7	6251	06:32 AM Apr 28, 2014 by oldbobsbus
	Battery operated chainsaws (Preview) It seems that my next item on the want list Is a Battery operated chainsaw so any advice Tips on brands to buy or avoid and useage Would be appreciated	dING	4	748	07:59 AM Apr 27, 2014 by GaryKelly
	Prado 120series tow bar (Preview) Just replaced my prado120 series tow bar with Hayman Reese Heavy Duty Class 4 tow bar,I will feel a bit more comfortable towing now ,if this one breaks I will bear my bum in Myers front window,fitted ready to go $615.00 one happy customer. Lance C	Olley46	1	340	06:37 AM Apr 27, 2014 by Dougwe
	FINALLY THE TUG IS OUT OF DRY DOC (Preview) Yep, got it back this afternoon and guess what, it starts, yippeeeee. They tested everything that starts and stops, open and closes or goes in and out. Everything tested up OK. HOWEVER, when they actually removed the starter motor they found every bolt or screw loose so attached gripper washes and ti...	Dougwe	18	1414	06:41 PM Apr 26, 2014 by copper1
	TV reception. (Preview) We have just bought a Jayco van second hand, but we cant get any tv reception. Having checked all connections, I am wondering if the roof top antenna is suitable for digital transmission? The van is 7 years old. Cheers, Collo.	Collo	9	1156	12:43 PM Apr 26, 2014 by PeterD
	d-max towing (Preview) has anybody got 2011-12 3.0lt d-max 4 speed auto pulling 20ft van (not offroad) Want to know how the 4 speed auto perform. Colin -- Edited by ccjk on Tuesday 22nd of April 2014 06:52:11 PM	ccjk	7	1327	12:05 PM Apr 26, 2014 by mr ed
	VAST satellite Issues (Preview) HELP!!!! he screamed as he tried to get a fix on the satellite. The sat finder is screaming she said and the TV stupid box just displays signal strength Zippo... How frustrated he is as he packs it up and puts it away. Facts 1. New RG6 quad cable with F compression connectors that works on normal TV 2. Brand...	Phil C	10	1907	09:49 AM Apr 26, 2014 by Phil C
	Changing a light bulb (Preview) It takes more than 2 Grey nomads to change this light globe! We would like to put a LED light in this light instead of the current globe, but we cant figure how to remove the globe! Does anybody else have a light fitting like this? Is there a trick to it?	Gerty Dancer	14	1516	11:31 PM Apr 25, 2014 by Gerty Dancer
	8.5 kg gas bottle ( 1 2 ) (Preview) How do we can overcome the problem with the smaller gas bottle in the 9kg bracket any idea ?? Cheers John	Cruising Cruze	31	5131	08:04 PM Apr 25, 2014 by oldbobsbus
	3 way fridge woes (Preview) Long saga but keeping it short fridge is playing up, trying to get the gas on results in nothing but when pushing ignite button it lights up the battery moniter like a Xmas tree, but no gas.....has spent a day and a half at gas people to no avail except making my purse a good deal lighter....what to do next?...	pawsoz	3	720	10:52 AM Apr 25, 2014 by Grumpy Old Man
	What is this? (Preview) I have a bush block, (in an old fishing village) I am cleaning up. In among lots of broken beer bottles and fishing net I found these; see pic. Could be related to commercial fishing boats? Any ideas? Thanks -- Edited by arthur on Thursday 24th of April 2014 02:35:29 PM -- Edited by arthur on Thursday 24t...	arthur	12	909	11:58 PM Apr 24, 2014 by PeterD
	Chocks or not? (Preview) G'Day, we're trying to reduce what we carry to a minimum and the current point of order are the wheel chocks - 4 of them. They are light, homemade and don't take up too much room but are they really necessary to carry in a small camper? We always use the handbrake....put it on hard and make sure it will not j...	hako	16	2437	11:31 PM Apr 24, 2014 by Aus-Kiwi
	Snow Chains for a Toyota Coaster..? (Preview) Was wondering if anyone has a supplier of Chains for a Toyota Coaster..? I'm Looking to take the bus up to the snow for Opening Weekend and was wondering if anyone knows of where I can get chains to suit the coaster..? And yes I have been up the hill for many an opening weekend.. I'm just gonna have a Bett...	SnowT	2	990	10:36 PM Apr 24, 2014 by ruffnut09
	Cordless drill (Preview) Bought myself a new cordless drill and intend to use it this weekend on a job. I read the user manual and it explained how the torque setting operates, but what I wanna know is do I use the dial to work up to the correct setting from low. or work my way down from high? After much practice I expect I'll be able to...	GaryKelly	7	1136	07:49 PM Apr 24, 2014 by KFT
	Recall Electric hot water bottles /heat packs (Preview) 15 April 2014 NSW Fair Trading Minister Stuart Ayres today announced a statewide prohibition by Fair Trading on the sale of electric hot water bottles, also known as electric heat packs, due to the risk of death or injury from electric shock.	oldtrack123	1	804	07:40 PM Apr 24, 2014 by KFT
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