Techies' Corner

keithintassie · keithintassie

G'day helpful folk, I'm having my first excursion into RV ownership and recently purchased a Mercedes Sprinter that has a Campervan/Motorhome conversion. The second battery (housed in the living area) seems very much undersized and of some non recent vintage (bit like me actually). I intend rep...

gooba53 · gooba53

Wanted to keep all that offered help with the seat problem informed. Well, there's nothing to inform you of!!! All our huffing and puffing has got us no where!! The issue hasn't attracted the attention of anyone that can make a difference. Thanks again for your interest and sympathetic ear! Wil...

poodles1950 · poodles1950

We have an inverter in our coaster - it was there when we bought the rig - but have no idea how it works? We have a solar panel and various cables for charging camera, tablet, laptop etc We also have a 12v TV which runs via the cigarette lighter. When bush camping, what would be the best way for us to set it all u...

goldcoaster · goldcoaster

Has anyone used or had this put on there caravan or motorhome roof. I have read up on this product but would like to hear from someone who has used it. Thanks.

Crackles · Crackles

Just a little query and the answer will probably be simple however can anyone tell me why when I fit LED lights to our rangehood and turn them on we lose ABC television. As soon as they are turned off ABC is back. The other situation is related probably but when I turn my laptop on we lose all the channel 7 sta...

digitalis49 · digitalis49

I am totally new to the caravanning world and ask why there are 2 cables with anderson plugs ending at the draw bar. There is a cable for the caravan lights and brakes and there are 2 separate cables each with an anderson plug. Caravan is to be towed by our 200 Series Landcruiser Sahara - in which there are 2...

native pepper · native pepper

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Ontos45 · Ontos45

Due to health reasons do not want to tow a caravan any more with its inherent problems, sway, jockey wheels etc. Have been reading up on 5th wheelers and their towing characteristics, all of which seem very good. I have noticed that there are some 5th wheel owners on Grey Nomads and would appreciate the...

rockylizard · rockylizard

oldtrack123 · oldtrack123

HI Extract from Qld GAS newsletter [Quote]Online shopping, gasfitters beware!A number of consumers have recently been caught out by buying gas-fuelled appliances from the internet without fully understanding the suitability of the appliance for its intended use. In a recent case, if not for t...

MOLLUSCAN · MOLLUSCAN

Hello everyone, At Easter we took our new van away for its first big run. It performed well but it is a bit messy hooking up the grey water to the waste pipe. We have separate outlet pipes for sink and shower and they are placed on either side of the wheel. We linked them together with short lengths of flexib...

Moonraker · Moonraker

To keep the boss happy on our first trip north in a few weeks time I need to be able receive any of the TV shows she is into at the time during our trip. I prefer the stars with a cool bevy myself! Anyway I dont want a roof mounted system, too much stuff up there now. So looking at portable systems which claim to b...

Nomad1946 · Nomad1946

G'day, Am looking at traveling soon and anticipating that we'll take advantage of the occasional free camping sites along the way. Hence we think we'll need a generator to operate fridge, lights, etc. Have experienced generators (other people's) in the past and the noise can be a tad discouraging....

robmac · robmac

Thanks to Dianne's advice, I have started a new topic hoping someone with their experience or recommendations can help me with a printer/scanner.....to be used with a HP laptop for the van Thanks in anticipation Robmac

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 ,

gooba53 · gooba53

Just an update for those that helped and offered assistance and advice with our recent computer issue. Hubby was able to take the hard drive to work where the IT people were able to retrieve our photos and some files. Stuart ended up purchasing a new Apple MacBook Pro. Big learning curve for us. Appl...

doublejj · doublejj

Hi I have recently installed a rear view camera with a 7" monitor in the car. I took the power for the camera from the van's side lights as I tend to tow with them on and this seemed a reasonable concept. All works very well except that whenever I apply the brakes or use the traffic indicators the scree...

Hendo · Hendo

Set off to the local elec shop (GG), checked out the display and decided on a 2557 model. Couldn't find any one to serve me so off to the next shop (HN). They were $10.00 dearer so back I went. Stood around like Brown's cows, finally service arrived. "Yes sir, we have one in stock but we can't find it. H...

MaryJane · MaryJane

Here I go again.... Another question.... Supposition. I have a tow capable of 2.5 ton. Fully loaded my caravan is 2.4ton (like to think it wouldn't be that heavy). So, if I'm now towing full height van, say 2.9m high with aircon, rather than a poptop with a lower chassis, I personally would want to cons...

yackboy · yackboy

I have a Projecta 150 dual battery set up and no instructions on how it operates....does the Vehicle alternator charge the 2nd battery in the car ? Does the Van Battery get topped up by the 2nd Vehicle Battery via the Anderson outlet if wired to the Van ? If the Van is not wired to the Anderson plug does t...

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	Which battery ? (Preview) G'day helpful folk, I'm having my first excursion into RV ownership and recently purchased a Mercedes Sprinter that has a Campervan/Motorhome conversion. The second battery (housed in the living area) seems very much undersized and of some non recent vintage (bit like me actually). I intend rep...	keithintassie	23	5234	06:54 PM May 20, 2014 by SnowT
	Updated on Mazda BT 50 seat problem. (Preview) Wanted to keep all that offered help with the seat problem informed. Well, there's nothing to inform you of!!! All our huffing and puffing has got us no where!! The issue hasn't attracted the attention of anyone that can make a difference. Thanks again for your interest and sympathetic ear! Wil...	gooba53	8	3503	07:22 PM May 19, 2014 by Baz421
	Inverter - how to use? (Preview) We have an inverter in our coaster - it was there when we bought the rig - but have no idea how it works? We have a solar panel and various cables for charging camera, tablet, laptop etc We also have a 12v TV which runs via the cigarette lighter. When bush camping, what would be the best way for us to set it all u...	poodles1950	14	1392	11:39 AM May 19, 2014 by oldtrack123
	Liquid Roof EPDM (Preview) Has anyone used or had this put on there caravan or motorhome roof. I have read up on this product but would like to hear from someone who has used it. Thanks.	goldcoaster	3	1153	08:45 PM May 18, 2014 by woolman
	LED Light interference with TV reception (Preview) Just a little query and the answer will probably be simple however can anyone tell me why when I fit LED lights to our rangehood and turn them on we lose ABC television. As soon as they are turned off ABC is back. The other situation is related probably but when I turn my laptop on we lose all the channel 7 sta...	Crackles	11	8303	01:24 PM May 18, 2014 by Shappy
	Caravan has 2 Anderson cables - Why? (Preview) I am totally new to the caravanning world and ask why there are 2 cables with anderson plugs ending at the draw bar. There is a cable for the caravan lights and brakes and there are 2 separate cables each with an anderson plug. Caravan is to be towed by our 200 Series Landcruiser Sahara - in which there are 2...	digitalis49	20	6532	11:30 AM May 18, 2014 by KFT
	internet explorer problems (Preview) http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/internet-explorer-glitch-leaves-computers-vulnerable-hack...	native pepper	2	730	10:35 AM May 18, 2014 by rockylizard
	5th Wheelers/Gooseneck trailer towing (Preview) Due to health reasons do not want to tow a caravan any more with its inherent problems, sway, jockey wheels etc. Have been reading up on 5th wheelers and their towing characteristics, all of which seem very good. I have noticed that there are some 5th wheel owners on Grey Nomads and would appreciate the...	Ontos45	24	4196	05:54 AM May 18, 2014 by Bryan
	Something to ponder praps (Preview)	rockylizard	1	725	10:44 AM May 16, 2014 by Dougwe
	Gas hot water system approved to AS2658 2008 (closed) (Preview) HI Extract from Qld GAS newsletter [Quote]Online shopping, gasfitters beware!A number of consumers have recently been caught out by buying gas-fuelled appliances from the internet without fully understanding the suitability of the appliance for its intended use. In a recent case, if not for t...	oldtrack123	20	2821	09:13 AM May 16, 2014 by Webmaster
	Grey water outlets - our new van has two (Preview) Hello everyone, At Easter we took our new van away for its first big run. It performed well but it is a bit messy hooking up the grey water to the waste pipe. We have separate outlet pipes for sink and shower and they are placed on either side of the wheel. We linked them together with short lengths of flexib...	MOLLUSCAN	20	2280	08:27 AM May 16, 2014 by MOLLUSCAN
	Portable sat TV ( 1 2 ) (Preview) To keep the boss happy on our first trip north in a few weeks time I need to be able receive any of the TV shows she is into at the time during our trip. I prefer the stars with a cool bevy myself! Anyway I dont want a roof mounted system, too much stuff up there now. So looking at portable systems which claim to b...	Moonraker	31	2523	07:32 AM May 16, 2014 by _wombat_
	Generators .. Silent or quiet ?. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) G'day, Am looking at traveling soon and anticipating that we'll take advantage of the occasional free camping sites along the way. Hence we think we'll need a generator to operate fridge, lights, etc. Have experienced generators (other people's) in the past and the noise can be a tad discouraging....	Nomad1946	52	4246	11:59 AM May 15, 2014 by Nomad1946
	Mobile, wireless, printer/scanner (Preview) Thanks to Dianne's advice, I have started a new topic hoping someone with their experience or recommendations can help me with a printer/scanner.....to be used with a HP laptop for the van Thanks in anticipation Robmac	robmac	5	804	09:03 PM May 14, 2014 by robmac
	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	12	3186	08:19 PM May 14, 2014 by Aus-Kiwi
	Update on computer problem (Preview) Just an update for those that helped and offered assistance and advice with our recent computer issue. Hubby was able to take the hard drive to work where the IT people were able to retrieve our photos and some files. Stuart ended up purchasing a new Apple MacBook Pro. Big learning curve for us. Appl...	gooba53	4	765	05:19 PM May 14, 2014 by oldbobsbus
	Rear view camera flickers (Preview) Hi I have recently installed a rear view camera with a 7" monitor in the car. I took the power for the camera from the van's side lights as I tend to tow with them on and this seemed a reasonable concept. All works very well except that whenever I apply the brakes or use the traffic indicators the scree...	doublejj	4	1774	08:52 PM May 13, 2014 by doublejj
	GARMIN SAT NAV # 2 (Preview) Set off to the local elec shop (GG), checked out the display and decided on a 2557 model. Couldn't find any one to serve me so off to the next shop (HN). They were $10.00 dearer so back I went. Stood around like Brown's cows, finally service arrived. "Yes sir, we have one in stock but we can't find it. H...	Hendo	12	1289	06:44 PM May 13, 2014 by 03_troopy
	Does the WDH & anti sway affect you're ATM or GVM (Preview) Here I go again.... Another question.... Supposition. I have a tow capable of 2.5 ton. Fully loaded my caravan is 2.4ton (like to think it wouldn't be that heavy). So, if I'm now towing full height van, say 2.9m high with aircon, rather than a poptop with a lower chassis, I personally would want to cons...	MaryJane	7	1246	04:23 PM May 13, 2014 by ozjohn
	dual battery set up (Preview) I have a Projecta 150 dual battery set up and no instructions on how it operates....does the Vehicle alternator charge the 2nd battery in the car ? Does the Van Battery get topped up by the 2nd Vehicle Battery via the Anderson outlet if wired to the Van ? If the Van is not wired to the Anderson plug does t...	yackboy	3	1198	04:14 PM May 13, 2014 by yackboy
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