Techies' Corner

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

When we bought our van we relied on the salesman to recommend size of solar panel. I now know we have a 100 A/H deep cycle battery and a 120 watt panel with a "regulator" of some sort. Wondering how that compares to what you the forum members are using? Aussie Paul.

Vic41 · Vic41

Seems to be mixed ideas on this website, in general it suggests that if you use Microsoft products like Live Mail etc then it is "normal" to have this shown as a user and username/password on your account ???? Here is one comment for getting rid of it; "If you want to get rid of this proble...

Giz and Jon · Giz and Jon

Has anyone out there heard of, or used, the Satsleeve by Thuraya? Any information or thoughts would be appreciated. Stay safe and happy

Allan Marais · Allan Marais

Hi there to the gurus of the world. We have double axle franklin caravan and towing with a pajero. We have developed an interesting crack approxmately in the middle of the van on the outside. It's almost in line with the front of the foremost wheel. And just above the middle window line. Will attach a pho...

Collo · Collo

When traveling, should water tanks be empty or full? (I'm guessing half full is a no no!) If empty, that makes free camping more difficult. Thanks, Collo.

2abreast · 2abreast

We have a shower base that is cracked and leaking. We have tried to epoxy the crack and it worked for a couple of months and now it is leaking again. Any quick fixes out there without having to pull the thing out or reinforce the support? It is in a Jayco Optimum motorhome. Thanks Maz

bill12 · bill12

I had a win today. I was going to put a 12v power supply in my vast sat box, cost about $100, but found you can run them on a 100watt inverter from sat world. Works well once you find the satellite, and at $28 delivered,I save $70 plus.I have found that people don't like you running the genset to run your sat tv...

dazren · dazren

Somehow ?? [ don't ask ] The breakaway cable was pulled from the control box socket . It was un- connected for a week or 2 before I noticed ?? I have placed it back into the Little black control box, Hooked the van up and drove it around the block, to see if any problems, ?? It seems ?? to be fine with no noticeab...

gerard gue · gerard gue

Could somebody tell me what is the output of a alternator 2002 hilux turbo diesel. Thank you GG

Rheo47 · Rheo47

On the way to Karumba QLD for the dry season FISHIGN / CRABBING ETC. Had to go into Mount Isa to fix faulty fridge in Van (Another story). Just found out that Suburban Hot water service gas and 240 electricity 22 litre has sprung a leak. Checked all the water connection, they seem OK The Leak seems to b...

arthur · arthur

How do I add a link to another website that only requires the reader to click on it to access it?

Thanks in advance

Bru · Bru

As I've said beore I'm a newcomer to life on the road, 5 weeks to date. we have had a week or more of rain , now my battery is down (on the trailer) and the solar panals can't keep up, the fridge is on strike and I'm buying ice by the bags. So we start looking for a generator to charge it up for times like this....

BTSV_Berni · BTSV_Berni

Hi guys A few days ago I could luckywise pick up the equipment I've ordred from www.ozefridge.com.au and today it was time to start building up my own fridge. Because it will take a long time until I have the money for the Van together, I thought I start with something that will keep me busy and makes the ti...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Techniques to try when your computer doesn't work:1) "Audio repair technique" - shout at it. 2) "Vibrations adjustment" - shake it. 3) "Percussive therapy" - hit it. 4) "Hot swap repair" - switch it for someone else's, when no one is looking. 5) "O...

Motorhomer13 · Motorhomer13

Hi there, As I am in an area where I know no one (mechanical ) that I can ask a question, I thought this is a good spot to ask it... I drive an ageing Toyota Surf with 300k on the clock. It is an automatic gearbox. I'm not towing anything. My problem is that on some occasions I have great difficulty getting goin...

GaryKelly · GaryKelly

I recently bought a cheap digital omnidirectional TV antenna on eBay after asking GNs if they had a similar type and whether or not they would recommend it. The vast majority of posts were positive. However, Bill 12 said his gets a bit of bashing in the bush which doesn't help the fragile nature of the an...

barina · barina

My house battery only ever shows 2 bars on the board, should it charge more when driving and not using any power ie fridge. Or does it need to be looked at??

barina · barina

Are they connected to the house battery or the van battery...Please?

allan davey · allan davey

Hi everybody and happy easter. Can anyone advise me on connecting a 120 amp solar panel to my car battery to run 95 litre fridge freezer (draws about 2-3 amps) over the easter break. Is it feasible? Robyn & Al

phum · phum

Hello all, Our faithfull old Samsung Next G phone died and I am looking for a replacement. We were at Mount Perry last weekend and nobody in the group could get a signal with their smart phones but we have been able to in the past with the Samsung. I tried a Telstra Frontier with the old next G sim card but it...

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	Our solar and battery... (Preview) When we bought our van we relied on the salesman to recommend size of solar panel. I now know we have a 100 A/H deep cycle battery and a 120 watt panel with a "regulator" of some sort. Wondering how that compares to what you the forum members are using? Aussie Paul.	aussie_paul	23	2433	10:25 AM Apr 22, 2014 by Jaahn
	Didilogical Virtualapp Website ???? (Preview) Seems to be mixed ideas on this website, in general it suggests that if you use Microsoft products like Live Mail etc then it is "normal" to have this shown as a user and username/password on your account ???? Here is one comment for getting rid of it; "If you want to get rid of this proble...	Vic41	12	2365	08:34 PM Apr 21, 2014 by Vic41
	Satsleeve (Preview) Has anyone out there heard of, or used, the Satsleeve by Thuraya? Any information or thoughts would be appreciated. Stay safe and happy	Giz and Jon	5	1170	10:03 AM Apr 21, 2014 by Giz and Jon
	Cracks in side exterior panel Franklin G2 2006 model (Preview) Hi there to the gurus of the world. We have double axle franklin caravan and towing with a pajero. We have developed an interesting crack approxmately in the middle of the van on the outside. It's almost in line with the front of the foremost wheel. And just above the middle window line. Will attach a pho...	Allan Marais	4	966	01:15 PM Apr 20, 2014 by Motorhomer13
	Water tanks and traveling? (Preview) When traveling, should water tanks be empty or full? (I'm guessing half full is a no no!) If empty, that makes free camping more difficult. Thanks, Collo.	Collo	23	2407	08:05 PM Apr 18, 2014 by Baz421
	Leaking shower floor (Preview) We have a shower base that is cracked and leaking. We have tried to epoxy the crack and it worked for a couple of months and now it is leaking again. Any quick fixes out there without having to pull the thing out or reinforce the support? It is in a Jayco Optimum motorhome. Thanks Maz	2abreast	11	4592	07:20 PM Apr 18, 2014 by Two Strays
	vast sat box on 12v (Preview) I had a win today. I was going to put a 12v power supply in my vast sat box, cost about $100, but found you can run them on a 100watt inverter from sat world. Works well once you find the satellite, and at $28 delivered,I save $70 plus.I have found that people don't like you running the genset to run your sat tv...	bill12	6	1106	03:40 PM Apr 18, 2014 by johnwf
	BRAKEAWAY CABLE ???? (Preview) Somehow ?? [ don't ask ] The breakaway cable was pulled from the control box socket . It was un- connected for a week or 2 before I noticed ?? I have placed it back into the Little black control box, Hooked the van up and drove it around the block, to see if any problems, ?? It seems ?? to be fine with no noticeab...	dazren	14	1248	11:30 AM Apr 18, 2014 by carpaidiem
	Alternator (Preview) Could somebody tell me what is the output of a alternator 2002 hilux turbo diesel. Thank you GG	gerard gue	4	831	09:13 AM Apr 18, 2014 by native pepper
	LEAKING SUBURBAN HOT WATER SERVICE. (Preview) On the way to Karumba QLD for the dry season FISHIGN / CRABBING ETC. Had to go into Mount Isa to fix faulty fridge in Van (Another story). Just found out that Suburban Hot water service gas and 240 electricity 22 litre has sprung a leak. Checked all the water connection, they seem OK The Leak seems to b...	Rheo47	21	5028	08:43 AM Apr 18, 2014 by oldbobsbus
	Adding link to another website (Preview) How do I add a link to another website that only requires the reader to click on it to access it? Thanks in advance	arthur	8	1236	07:04 PM Apr 17, 2014 by 03_troopy
	Generator search (Preview) As I've said beore I'm a newcomer to life on the road, 5 weeks to date. we have had a week or more of rain , now my battery is down (on the trailer) and the solar panals can't keep up, the fridge is on strike and I'm buying ice by the bags. So we start looking for a generator to charge it up for times like this....	Bru	13	1198	08:05 AM Apr 17, 2014 by Foz
	Building my own fridge ( 1 2 3 4 ) (Preview) Hi guys A few days ago I could luckywise pick up the equipment I've ordred from www.ozefridge.com.au and today it was time to start building up my own fridge. Because it will take a long time until I have the money for the Van together, I thought I start with something that will keep me busy and makes the ti...	BTSV_Berni	92	7975	04:37 PM Apr 16, 2014 by BTSV_Berni
	Computer repair techniques (Preview) Techniques to try when your computer doesn't work:1) "Audio repair technique" - shout at it. 2) "Vibrations adjustment" - shake it. 3) "Percussive therapy" - hit it. 4) "Hot swap repair" - switch it for someone else's, when no one is looking. 5) "O...	rockylizard	5	936	12:41 PM Apr 16, 2014 by Bucko
	Automatic Gearbox problem (Preview) Hi there, As I am in an area where I know no one (mechanical ) that I can ask a question, I thought this is a good spot to ask it... I drive an ageing Toyota Surf with 300k on the clock. It is an automatic gearbox. I'm not towing anything. My problem is that on some occasions I have great difficulty getting goin...	Motorhomer13	8	2293	09:37 AM Apr 16, 2014 by macka17
	TV antenna on a pole (Preview) I recently bought a cheap digital omnidirectional TV antenna on eBay after asking GNs if they had a similar type and whether or not they would recommend it. The vast majority of posts were positive. However, Bill 12 said his gets a bit of bashing in the bush which doesn't help the fragile nature of the an...	GaryKelly	5	3897	10:07 PM Apr 15, 2014 by Kendo
	House Battery in a Mercedes Sprinter (Preview) My house battery only ever shows 2 bars on the board, should it charge more when driving and not using any power ie fridge. Or does it need to be looked at??	barina	15	2281	09:13 PM Apr 15, 2014 by barina
	12volt plugs in Motorhome (Preview) Are they connected to the house battery or the van battery...Please?	barina	6	797	08:29 PM Apr 15, 2014 by barina
	Solar question. (Preview) Hi everybody and happy easter. Can anyone advise me on connecting a 120 amp solar panel to my car battery to run 95 litre fridge freezer (draws about 2-3 amps) over the easter break. Is it feasible? Robyn & Al	allan davey	5	952	08:27 PM Apr 15, 2014 by allan davey
	Phone recommendations (Preview) Hello all, Our faithfull old Samsung Next G phone died and I am looking for a replacement. We were at Mount Perry last weekend and nobody in the group could get a signal with their smart phones but we have been able to in the past with the Samsung. I tried a Telstra Frontier with the old next G sim card but it...	phum	29	1830	06:29 PM Apr 15, 2014 by oldbobsbus
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