Techies' Corner

Mr B2 · Mr B2

Hi all, This is a newly released 12 Volt MPPT Solar Controller, I am considering buying it, Not being an electrical whizz, To be Blunt, Its beyond my Capabilitys, I would like very much for the Electrical Guru's on here to have a Squizz at the technical side of it and see if it is any good, My other 30 Amp Co...

bowsie1 · bowsie1

Gday all iam looking at purchasing a iridium 9555 sat phone before this mongrel Abbott cancels the 50% Subsidy at the end off the month!! Has anyone got one even another comment on different phone would be appreciated. Cheers Bowsie

MaryJane · MaryJane

I am curious to know how much it cost people to set up with solar? I have a 3way fridge, always on gas free camping, will happily use a torch to save on lights and can go a good four days on 100amp battery,,using tv a little, no music and charging phone and ipad. But I would like some freedom, so...... I've be...

Mark M · Mark M

Moved to general forum. Cheers -- Edited by Mark M on Sunday 9th of March 2014 06:01:31 PM -- Edited by Mark M on Sunday 9th of March 2014 06:41:16 PM

Brenda and Alan · Brenda and Alan

Whilst at the Melbourne caravan show a rep. from coromal suggested flexible solar panels as a better option for our van roof {aluminium panel roof} as opposed to screwing and gluing a frame for rigid panels. This frame would need to be large to fit 4 panels, and hence heavy. A couple of questions r...

Rob49 · Rob49

Hi All, I guess this is technical. I have a new Thetford 365, how long does the napisan solution last in the bottom tank if left unused? If I carried the Thetford around for 3-4 weeks unused would it still be okay or would I have to replace solution or add a bit more napisan? Thanks

rockylizard · rockylizard

fitzy · fitzy

Just wondering if any kind soul can help with a problem with my new Prado. When I'm hooked up level onto my caravan and I try to open the back door, the handle on the caravan hitch hits the sparewheel cover about 3-4 inches up and will only allow the door to open about 2 ft. which makes it very difficult to ge...

Cruising Cruze · Cruising Cruze

Looking for an alarm for this what can I use Cheers John

tezza n tomoko · tezza n tomoko

Hello all I recently asked opinions re landcruiser workmate as a tow vehicle I have had a look but not really happy with it for our purpose so I have always been a Toyota man but have looked at 2012 Nissan patrol 3.0 litre turbo diesel I am sure many travellers have this vehicle is it capable of towing a 23-2...

GaryKelly · GaryKelly

I know there's a zillion threads about caravan TV antennas on the forum but I've been checking various Wineguard models lately at fairly big bucks, plus more for installation. I'm not a TV tragic. I watch news and current affairs and that's about it... and figure I'll probably watch less on the road. S...

DEBnWEG · DEBnWEG

Hello all, I'm looking for some assistance with my Jayco Heritage mounted clock as it does not work! Is it battery operated ... If so, where and how do I access the battery as I cannot find it. Can it be fixed? Has anyone replaced it with something more modern or nautical? If so, how and what with? This is th...

mini57 · mini57

what size system do I need to run a 240v 120ltr fridge and a few led lights

Cruising Cruze · Cruising Cruze

This morning we went out to get the Honda 20i Genny after considering we decided to buy the local dealer to keep supporting local busines what would be a loss of 91 dollars to us As per phone conversation we done the deal over the phone this week including the 200 dollar special Honda Gift Pack But low and b...

thomas01 · thomas01

If I were to connect a 12V DC to 240V AC inverter to the van battery and plug the outgoing 240V ac into the vans AC input plug so that I could use the van's GPO's to run low wattage appliances such as phone and laptop chargers, am I creating a safety hazard. I realise the total wattage that can be used is subje...

johnnz · johnnz

It's now been a week and about 1000 kms since having the diesel pump diaphragm replaced. And what a difference, the engine now idles correctly and the difference in power especially going uphill is noticeable. So any Coaster owners experiencing similar engine issues, get that part replaced....

Davemate · Davemate

Has anybody had experience with the Pro Series WDH supplied by Camec. Thanks David.

Mick Woolnough · Mick Woolnough

HI all. our waeco cr-140 is on the blink. showing 3 red flashes, googled it and it says the rotor is jammed . the pressure difference in the cooling system is too high (> 5 bar). turn fridge off for 10 mins and restart. tried that but still nothing. any help would be more then welcome. take care Mick

bab600 · bab600

Hi all Just back from a 2 week break in the van and our Truma hot water decided to play up on elctricity only 14mths old it work perfectly last year for 20000klms and it decided to poop it self but it works fine on gas ANY thoughts ?? Regards Brian

kiwijims · kiwijims

G'day All, Could anyone tell me where I can get replacement mirror glass for my extension mirrors ? Glass for This is type of mirror x 2 is what I require........ Thanks kiwijims

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	Electrical Advice Needed, (Preview) Hi all, This is a newly released 12 Volt MPPT Solar Controller, I am considering buying it, Not being an electrical whizz, To be Blunt, Its beyond my Capabilitys, I would like very much for the Electrical Guru's on here to have a Squizz at the technical side of it and see if it is any good, My other 30 Amp Co...	Mr B2	14	1336	07:14 PM Mar 10, 2014 by Mr B2
	Satellite Phone (Preview) Gday all iam looking at purchasing a iridium 9555 sat phone before this mongrel Abbott cancels the 50% Subsidy at the end off the month!! Has anyone got one even another comment on different phone would be appreciated. Cheers Bowsie	bowsie1	7	818	10:35 AM Mar 10, 2014 by KFT
	Cost of solar panel set up (Preview) I am curious to know how much it cost people to set up with solar? I have a 3way fridge, always on gas free camping, will happily use a torch to save on lights and can go a good four days on 100amp battery,,using tv a little, no music and charging phone and ipad. But I would like some freedom, so...... I've be...	MaryJane	15	2480	08:00 AM Mar 10, 2014 by beiffe
	Blue Mountains, Scenic World. (Preview) Moved to general forum. Cheers -- Edited by Mark M on Sunday 9th of March 2014 06:01:31 PM -- Edited by Mark M on Sunday 9th of March 2014 06:41:16 PM	Mark M	0	306	05:56 PM Mar 9, 2014 by Mark M
	flexible solar panels (Preview) Whilst at the Melbourne caravan show a rep. from coromal suggested flexible solar panels as a better option for our van roof {aluminium panel roof} as opposed to screwing and gluing a frame for rigid panels. This frame would need to be large to fit 4 panels, and hence heavy. A couple of questions r...	Brenda and Alan	3	846	01:47 PM Mar 9, 2014 by moblet
	Thetford porta-potti (Preview) Hi All, I guess this is technical. I have a new Thetford 365, how long does the napisan solution last in the bottom tank if left unused? If I carried the Thetford around for 3-4 weeks unused would it still be okay or would I have to replace solution or add a bit more napisan? Thanks	Rob49	9	1506	11:35 AM Mar 9, 2014 by Delta18
	One for the sparkies perhaps ? (Preview)	rockylizard	15	1189	10:32 AM Mar 9, 2014 by Phil C
	Prado rear door (Preview) Just wondering if any kind soul can help with a problem with my new Prado. When I'm hooked up level onto my caravan and I try to open the back door, the handle on the caravan hitch hits the sparewheel cover about 3-4 inches up and will only allow the door to open about 2 ft. which makes it very difficult to ge...	fitzy	6	2024	08:32 PM Mar 8, 2014 by Dougwe
	alarm for canopy (Preview) Looking for an alarm for this what can I use Cheers John	Cruising Cruze	16	4164	11:09 PM Mar 7, 2014 by Aus-Kiwi
	nissan patrol 3.0 ltr turbo diesel (Preview) Hello all I recently asked opinions re landcruiser workmate as a tow vehicle I have had a look but not really happy with it for our purpose so I have always been a Toyota man but have looked at 2012 Nissan patrol 3.0 litre turbo diesel I am sure many travellers have this vehicle is it capable of towing a 23-2...	tezza n tomoko	2	663	08:50 AM Mar 7, 2014 by ParamountCruiser
	TV antenna (Preview) I know there's a zillion threads about caravan TV antennas on the forum but I've been checking various Wineguard models lately at fairly big bucks, plus more for installation. I'm not a TV tragic. I watch news and current affairs and that's about it... and figure I'll probably watch less on the road. S...	GaryKelly	20	12276	08:30 AM Mar 7, 2014 by GaryKelly
	Jayco Clock ... Doesn't work! ... help! (Preview) Hello all, I'm looking for some assistance with my Jayco Heritage mounted clock as it does not work! Is it battery operated ... If so, where and how do I access the battery as I cannot find it. Can it be fixed? Has anyone replaced it with something more modern or nautical? If so, how and what with? This is th...	DEBnWEG	10	2151	09:00 PM Mar 6, 2014 by _wombat_
	solar for small van (Preview) what size system do I need to run a 240v 120ltr fridge and a few led lights	mini57	3	732	01:39 AM Mar 5, 2014 by SnowT
	Generator (Preview) This morning we went out to get the Honda 20i Genny after considering we decided to buy the local dealer to keep supporting local busines what would be a loss of 91 dollars to us As per phone conversation we done the deal over the phone this week including the 200 dollar special Honda Gift Pack But low and b...	Cruising Cruze	13	1973	11:30 PM Mar 3, 2014 by Bunkerbob
	Safety of Portable Inverters (Preview) If I were to connect a 12V DC to 240V AC inverter to the van battery and plug the outgoing 240V ac into the vans AC input plug so that I could use the van's GPO's to run low wattage appliances such as phone and laptop chargers, am I creating a safety hazard. I realise the total wattage that can be used is subje...	thomas01	12	2426	08:48 PM Mar 2, 2014 by oldtrack123
	Coaster owners (Preview) It's now been a week and about 1000 kms since having the diesel pump diaphragm replaced. And what a difference, the engine now idles correctly and the difference in power especially going uphill is noticeable. So any Coaster owners experiencing similar engine issues, get that part replaced....	johnnz	2	743	02:44 PM Mar 1, 2014 by kiwijims
	Pro Series WDH. (Preview) Has anybody had experience with the Pro Series WDH supplied by Camec. Thanks David.	Davemate	1	768	01:02 PM Mar 1, 2014 by PeterD
	Waeco probs (Preview) HI all. our waeco cr-140 is on the blink. showing 3 red flashes, googled it and it says the rotor is jammed . the pressure difference in the cooling system is too high (> 5 bar). turn fridge off for 10 mins and restart. tried that but still nothing. any help would be more then welcome. take care Mick	Mick Woolnough	4	1461	10:02 AM Mar 1, 2014 by Cruising Cruze
	Gas /Electric Hot water (Preview) Hi all Just back from a 2 week break in the van and our Truma hot water decided to play up on elctricity only 14mths old it work perfectly last year for 20000klms and it decided to poop it self but it works fine on gas ANY thoughts ?? Regards Brian	bab600	13	1217	11:35 AM Feb 28, 2014 by deverall11
	extension mirror replacement (Preview) G'day All, Could anyone tell me where I can get replacement mirror glass for my extension mirrors ? Glass for This is type of mirror x 2 is what I require........ Thanks kiwijims	kiwijims	6	894	09:51 AM Feb 28, 2014 by Cupie
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