Techies' Corner

Vic41 · Vic41

With previous older cars I've owned I painted on engine cleaner with a brush and just hosed the engine down after covering the distributor, then just let the engine air dry before starting it. A mechanic told me not to do this with the modern engines as it can stuff up your electronics which would be real...

hokianga · hokianga

Hi, the old poptop viscount i have has an 80w flexible solar panel on the roof but nothing else is setup, has anyone got any reccomendations please for an installer who does good work and is reasonably priced? Thanks in advance for any advice.

elliemike · elliemike

This is for the Dmax drivers. What is the situation with "your" Dmax Cruise Control. My Dmax, "Cruise Control" will not "RESUME" after the car stops briefly. E.g. stopping briefly at an intersection or traffic light, on moving off and getting back t...

Santa · Santa

In early Feb I had a new PC built, I'm running Windows 8.1 as an operating system. Due to the negative reports out there re 8.1 I must admit I did have a few concerns, fortunately all unfounded. So far (almost 2 months) the 8.1 experience has been overwhelmingly positive, everything I had in XP is still th...

Dougwe · Dougwe

Thought I'd just mention it now as the original thread will be out of site on page two soon. Sorry if this upsets some. As you can see I have a small problem with fonts as I had to do things a different way to start with. Will get it sorted soon when I get a chance.

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

How to Lock Your Car and Why (This has Happened on SunshineCoast) An incident similar to this happened to a friend who parked at a shopping center, on the Sunshine Coastabout a month ago, There was no sign of a breakin but he lost Laptop, Navman,Camera, and other valuables from his car and the boot...

arthur · arthur

http://books.google.com.au/books?id=jiQDAAAAMBAJ&...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

$111.95 and an hours work and we can now open the Pajero rear door while still connected!!!! Aussie Paul.

ray sally · ray sally

what do people do to test the drinking ability of water when there stopped at a creek river or stream. if they are going to top up there water tanks.

Murraman · Murraman

http://outbaxcamping.com.au/solar-panels/solar-panels-chargers/140w...

Dolly · Dolly

Hi all, I have had a complete failure with both of my skylight screens. As you know they normally slide from one side to the other but the strings inside have become stuck and consequently broken the plastic supports. I am trying to save a few bucks by rebuilding but can not work out the assembly configur...

Motorhomer13 · Motorhomer13

Hi there, I have an issue that maybe someone out there in motorhome land can give me some advice. As you can see...I drive a big bus and the fuel tank contains apporox 350 litres. My useage is about 2.5 to 2.8 klms per litre....So I should be able to travel well over 600+ Ks. However on recent trips I only get...

pommyroy · pommyroy

I have a 12-pin flat plug on my vehicle for use with the caravan. I have bought a mac raclight so I can illuminate the numberplate when carrying my bike. I need to wire the "mac raclight" to a 7-pin flat plug so I can use it with the fitting on my vehicle. Problem is that the mac raclight only...

Marilyn · Marilyn

Hi, I have a query on internet and data use while travelling and running an online business. After living in the UK we are now house sitting and traveling Australia, looking to get a van soon. We both work online. I have a consulting business which requires Skype for hour long sessions. These take up to 8...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/131041559192?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649-- Edited by aussie_paul on Sunday 23rd of March 2014 11:06:19 PM

Happyjack · Happyjack

I bought a new blind to fit as the old one was staring to get holes in it. $177(?) from Caravanplus. Removed the inner (ceiling) fitting and removed the old blind. Now, if you a re going to do this, a word of warning - the lug the winder fits in to is the most critical bit of this whole plastic cowl ( for want of a...

DEBnWEG · DEBnWEG

I'm looking for some very basic and easy to follow instructions on how to replace my hot water anode. Also, how to flush and clean my fresh water tanks. I have always been very impressed with the detailed explanations other members have provided on posted and other matters in the past and I'm hoping for...

loulybelle · loulybelle

My hubby and I are about to hit the road soon and are looking to improve the performance of our Ford Ranger by installing a chip/exhaust system,but we are so confused .which system is the right one ,there are so many on the market. Roo system, Torqit just to name a few, HELP Thanks loulybelle

Michael evo · Michael evo

Hi all.just wondering what cable size members have used.with smart pass and d250s from tug to van ?. The manual says 25mm2 cable for 5m could i get away with smaller cable say 6bs. It will be charging 200 amp wet cell battery. Cheers evo

loulybelle · loulybelle

Do you need a 12 volt tv when using in a caravan

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	Cleaning Modern Vehicle Engines ? (Preview) With previous older cars I've owned I painted on engine cleaner with a brush and just hosed the engine down after covering the distributor, then just let the engine air dry before starting it. A mechanic told me not to do this with the modern engines as it can stuff up your electronics which would be real...	Vic41	21	1349	10:14 PM Apr 6, 2014 by Vic41
	Need a 12v solar setup for my caravan? Any reccomended installers? Near Wonthaggi or Cranbourne? (Preview) Hi, the old poptop viscount i have has an 80w flexible solar panel on the roof but nothing else is setup, has anyone got any reccomendations please for an installer who does good work and is reasonably priced? Thanks in advance for any advice.	hokianga	0	536	08:51 PM Apr 6, 2014 by hokianga
	Isuzu D-max Cruise Control (Preview) This is for the Dmax drivers. What is the situation with "your" Dmax Cruise Control. My Dmax, "Cruise Control" will not "RESUME" after the car stops briefly. E.g. stopping briefly at an intersection or traffic light, on moving off and getting back t...	elliemike	5	3572	09:03 AM Apr 6, 2014 by elliemike
	Windows 8.1 --- two months on. (Preview) In early Feb I had a new PC built, I'm running Windows 8.1 as an operating system. Due to the negative reports out there re 8.1 I must admit I did have a few concerns, fortunately all unfounded. So far (almost 2 months) the 8.1 experience has been overwhelmingly positive, everything I had in XP is still th...	Santa	19	3980	03:01 PM Apr 5, 2014 by ken thomas
	JUST ADDED MORE TO MY THREAD BELOW (Preview) Thought I'd just mention it now as the original thread will be out of site on page two soon. Sorry if this upsets some. As you can see I have a small problem with fonts as I had to do things a different way to start with. Will get it sorted soon when I get a chance.	Dougwe	1	601	03:05 PM Apr 4, 2014 by hako
	How to Lock Your Car and Why .... (Preview) How to Lock Your Car and Why (This has Happened on SunshineCoast) An incident similar to this happened to a friend who parked at a shopping center, on the Sunshine Coastabout a month ago, There was no sign of a breakin but he lost Laptop, Navman,Camera, and other valuables from his car and the boot...	aussie_paul	11	2091	07:17 AM Apr 4, 2014 by Bello
	Sedan Conversion (Preview) http://books.google.com.au/books?id=jiQDAAAAMBAJ&...	arthur	28	2028	09:17 AM Apr 3, 2014 by Cupie
	Pajero spare wheel lift kit... (Preview) $111.95 and an hours work and we can now open the Pajero rear door while still connected!!!! Aussie Paul.	aussie_paul	14	9943	03:42 PM Apr 2, 2014 by littledick
	dring water test kits (Preview) what do people do to test the drinking ability of water when there stopped at a creek river or stream. if they are going to top up there water tanks.	ray sally	6	1051	11:27 PM Apr 1, 2014 by ray sally
	Solar Panel (Preview) http://outbaxcamping.com.au/solar-panels/solar-panels-chargers/140w...	Murraman	5	1320	07:25 PM Apr 1, 2014 by The dog lady
	Mini Heki Skylight screen and blind (Preview) Hi all, I have had a complete failure with both of my skylight screens. As you know they normally slide from one side to the other but the strings inside have become stuck and consequently broken the plastic supports. I am trying to save a few bucks by rebuilding but can not work out the assembly configur...	Dolly	7	1307	09:30 AM Apr 1, 2014 by deverall11
	Fuel Pick-up Problem (Preview) Hi there, I have an issue that maybe someone out there in motorhome land can give me some advice. As you can see...I drive a big bus and the fuel tank contains apporox 350 litres. My useage is about 2.5 to 2.8 klms per litre....So I should be able to travel well over 600+ Ks. However on recent trips I only get...	Motorhomer13	14	991	08:25 PM Mar 30, 2014 by Baz421
	Wiring Question 12 Volt wiring problem (Preview) I have a 12-pin flat plug on my vehicle for use with the caravan. I have bought a mac raclight so I can illuminate the numberplate when carrying my bike. I need to wire the "mac raclight" to a 7-pin flat plug so I can use it with the fitting on my vehicle. Problem is that the mac raclight only...	pommyroy	10	1123	01:03 PM Mar 30, 2014 by 03_troopy
	Do you run an internet based business on the go? Data use??? (Preview) Hi, I have a query on internet and data use while travelling and running an online business. After living in the UK we are now house sitting and traveling Australia, looking to get a van soon. We both work online. I have a consulting business which requires Skype for hour long sessions. These take up to 8...	Marilyn	16	989	11:25 PM Mar 28, 2014 by Marilyn
	Generator, possibility??? (Preview) http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/131041559192?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649-- Edited by aussie_paul on Sunday 23rd of March 2014 11:06:19 PM	aussie_paul	11	1297	06:08 PM Mar 28, 2014 by aussie_paul
	Heki 2 hatch repair (Preview) I bought a new blind to fit as the old one was staring to get holes in it. $177(?) from Caravanplus. Removed the inner (ceiling) fitting and removed the old blind. Now, if you a re going to do this, a word of warning - the lug the winder fits in to is the most critical bit of this whole plastic cowl ( for want of a...	Happyjack	2	967	11:08 PM Mar 27, 2014 by aussie_paul
	A dummies guide to replacing my hot water anode ... ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I'm looking for some very basic and easy to follow instructions on how to replace my hot water anode. Also, how to flush and clean my fresh water tanks. I have always been very impressed with the detailed explanations other members have provided on posted and other matters in the past and I'm hoping for...	DEBnWEG	36	10207	08:04 PM Mar 27, 2014 by Cupie
	Chips and exhaust systems (Preview) My hubby and I are about to hit the road soon and are looking to improve the performance of our Ford Ranger by installing a chip/exhaust system,but we are so confused .which system is the right one ,there are so many on the market. Roo system, Torqit just to name a few, HELP Thanks loulybelle	loulybelle	10	4443	09:04 AM Mar 27, 2014 by loulybelle
	Ctek cable size (Preview) Hi all.just wondering what cable size members have used.with smart pass and d250s from tug to van ?. The manual says 25mm2 cable for 5m could i get away with smaller cable say 6bs. It will be charging 200 amp wet cell battery. Cheers evo	Michael evo	2	613	08:30 PM Mar 26, 2014 by Michael evo
	Tv (Preview) Do you need a 12 volt tv when using in a caravan	loulybelle	8	1067	05:21 PM Mar 26, 2014 by Kantiki
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