Techies' Corner

Pete49 · Pete49

Hi all, I need a bit of help with the electric side of things. My fridge works great on gas and did on 240v until now at least. When I plugged it in today to the shed (15A GPO) using my usual van cord it tripped the house RCD. Never did before but thought the electrical masters here may be able to provide some i...

grae and deb · grae and deb

hi al need a bit of advice please how to remove the vent seal and replace ,it is the one on top of the tank , has a visible spring and have found replacement seal but not sure how it locks in to place , it turns maybe 1/4 turn but not too adventerous to pull or prise till i ask with thanks grae and deb -- Edited by...

grill n chill · grill n chill

There is always lots of talk about fuel costs. In another thread an interesting comment was made where he stated as a full timer on the road he averaged only $35.00 dollars a week on Fuel Cost. i was wondering what full timers average per year on fuel per week. Maybe it's not such an issue as it seems but ins...

hako · hako

Can any GN please tell me if the ratchet type mirrors are any good - the cheapies I have now attach to the standard mirror and are a waste of time so I'm wondering if I should get some of the ratchet style. Also is it best with a flat mirror or a convex one....I'm used to flat ones but open to comments. I'd love C...

robcer · robcer

Hi All We have decided that an aircon unit is required for our 40ft bus/motorhome. I am shocked at the price of so called "specialised units". I propose to use a small 2.7kw kelvinator unit that is normally mounted in a window as this will fit below one of the seats in the bus. We have a 6kv gense...

goldcoaster · goldcoaster

Hi All, What should my Tom Tom be formatted too ? Degrees d.d* Minutes d* m. m Seconds d* m s Please excuse the asterisk as I couldn't find the degree symbol. Thanks

patmc49 · patmc49

Van has been stationary for 3 weeks. Pulled out today and heard loud clankin noise underneath. cannot see anything loose. Before wd go to a caravan outlet and spend a fortune, thougt I would ask if any one has had this experience. Thanks

GROMET · GROMET

Happy new year all In Adelaide we are arranging a Saturday morning for those that are interested in weighing their vehicle and van to get the weight and tow angle set ups This will be done on a private weighbridge so that you can weigh all axles and have a play around with your WDH to get the balance of your r...

Peterpan · Peterpan

Just a quick query for those that know, on reading about slow vans ,how do you get you speedo checked. When I have my very old GPS running there is a difference between it and my speedo. Which is right? I would hate to think that I was travelling at 90k when I was really travelling a lot slower. Just got a uh...

Wirroff · Wirroff

Folks, not sure if there are any 'diesel experts' out there but this issue we have is this; Mercedes Sprinter MH with only 68,000kms on it (one private owner) and starting about two days ago, the glow plug light comes on AFTER I start the engine! It comes on after 2 seconds and stays lit for only about 30 se...

deverall11 · deverall11

Hello, This might sound like a silly question, but given that this is our first caravan and that the jerk who sold us the van was not very helpful, here goes. Bare in mind this is a new van, it has a Dometic toilet and cassette. When using the toilet with the 'flap' closed, invariably, we end up with liquid i...

D and D · D and D

Download a free eBook about water filters in RVs - how they work and what they do - here. Some interesting points are made, independent testing by a reputable water quality lab would confirm or deny some of the claims. Anyway, download, have a read and make up your own mind. Updated the link - for some re...

Mr B2 · Mr B2

I a currently Installing the Solar Panels that came off my Boat onto my RV's roof, 2 X 85 Watts, and 2 X 50 Watts, They are sitting there doing nothing, untill my boat is repaired, So They can go on my RV in the meantime, Its been that long since I removed them from My boat, I have forgotten how they were wired u...

SnowT · SnowT

Hey All. I said that I don't like to do Math's.. Well some time's it worth the trouble to do them.. the Premise.. - A battery bank to have an effective 240Ah @ 24v ------ Usable Capacity.. [100% usage.] over what ever time frame. Now I know that I'm going to get jumped on here.. But This is my topic and My Ma...

VK3FEMT · VK3FEMT

A fair while back I said I was going to write up some "how-to" type posts for those asking about radio related matters - as it turned out I never got around to doing so. Thus I have decided to kickstart it tonight. Before I start please note none of this is meant nor intended to be the 'be all and e...

Evie n Rhys · Evie n Rhys

I have an auto and Someone said to me last week, if i wanted to save my gearbox to drive using only up to 3rd gear and NEVER past that, is that correct? I have a 6 speed auto with the ability to drop back the gears (not sure what you call that gear system). It was also mentioned that a second cooler on the gearbo...

bill12 · bill12

My GPS is starting to show its age(like me), and I thought off replacing it with a smart phone with a built in gps. Has anybody any experience with these things. I am looking at a 5 inch Agora phone from Kogan, but don,t want one where you have to go online to use the navigation apps.It would be nice to have it...

KFT · KFT

Hello everyone, I am having some issues with the weight of our caravan, the story goes like this; On the way home from our last winter trip I ran the rig over a weighbridge near home just to see what we were weighing in at and got the shock of my life. GCM behind the Navara was ok but the van was 600kg over the AT...

Imodell · Imodell

If you want to keep torch Battery's etc. Keep them in the Fridge. They will last up to 12 months

bill12 · bill12

I have just bought a holden 1 ton with built on camper, and would like to have more ground clearance at the back. What is better-the air bags above the springs or pump up shockys? I have had reports of the bags being ruptured, and would apreciate some views from Gns who have had them. Bill

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	help with 2 way fridge (Preview) Hi all, I need a bit of help with the electric side of things. My fridge works great on gas and did on 240v until now at least. When I plugged it in today to the shed (15A GPO) using my usual van cord it tripped the house RCD. Never did before but thought the electrical masters here may be able to provide some i...	Pete49	10	784	11:44 PM Jan 4, 2014 by Aus-Kiwi
	help with a thetford cassette (Preview) hi al need a bit of advice please how to remove the vent seal and replace ,it is the one on top of the tank , has a visible spring and have found replacement seal but not sure how it locks in to place , it turns maybe 1/4 turn but not too adventerous to pull or prise till i ask with thanks grae and deb -- Edited by...	grae and deb	6	797	10:05 PM Jan 4, 2014 by KevKim37
	Fuel costs Vs time (Preview) There is always lots of talk about fuel costs. In another thread an interesting comment was made where he stated as a full timer on the road he averaged only $35.00 dollars a week on Fuel Cost. i was wondering what full timers average per year on fuel per week. Maybe it's not such an issue as it seems but ins...	grill n chill	14	1345	07:38 PM Jan 4, 2014 by oldbobsbus
	Ratchet type towing mirrors. (Preview) Can any GN please tell me if the ratchet type mirrors are any good - the cheapies I have now attach to the standard mirror and are a waste of time so I'm wondering if I should get some of the ratchet style. Also is it best with a flat mirror or a convex one....I'm used to flat ones but open to comments. I'd love C...	hako	21	3215	05:10 PM Jan 4, 2014 by hako
	using a house window mount air con unit (Preview) Hi All We have decided that an aircon unit is required for our 40ft bus/motorhome. I am shocked at the price of so called "specialised units". I propose to use a small 2.7kw kelvinator unit that is normally mounted in a window as this will fit below one of the seats in the bus. We have a 6kv gense...	robcer	8	957	04:41 PM Jan 4, 2014 by Big Gorilla
	GPS formatting for Tom Tom (Preview) Hi All, What should my Tom Tom be formatted too ? Degrees d.d* Minutes d* m. m Seconds d* m s Please excuse the asterisk as I couldn't find the degree symbol. Thanks	goldcoaster	14	1228	04:20 PM Jan 4, 2014 by justcruisin01
	clanking noises (Preview) Van has been stationary for 3 weeks. Pulled out today and heard loud clankin noise underneath. cannot see anything loose. Before wd go to a caravan outlet and spend a fortune, thougt I would ask if any one has had this experience. Thanks	patmc49	6	770	08:43 PM Jan 3, 2014 by patmc49
	Ballance and weights (Preview) Happy new year all In Adelaide we are arranging a Saturday morning for those that are interested in weighing their vehicle and van to get the weight and tow angle set ups This will be done on a private weighbridge so that you can weigh all axles and have a play around with your WDH to get the balance of your r...	GROMET	7	787	12:11 PM Jan 3, 2014 by GROMET
	Speedo Check. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Just a quick query for those that know, on reading about slow vans ,how do you get you speedo checked. When I have my very old GPS running there is a difference between it and my speedo. Which is right? I would hate to think that I was travelling at 90k when I was really travelling a lot slower. Just got a uh...	Peterpan	42	5375	10:27 PM Jan 2, 2014 by PeterD
	Glow Plugs ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Folks, not sure if there are any 'diesel experts' out there but this issue we have is this; Mercedes Sprinter MH with only 68,000kms on it (one private owner) and starting about two days ago, the glow plug light comes on AFTER I start the engine! It comes on after 2 seconds and stays lit for only about 30 se...	Wirroff	31	4267	07:06 PM Jan 2, 2014 by Wirroff
	How to use the toilet in the van (Preview) Hello, This might sound like a silly question, but given that this is our first caravan and that the jerk who sold us the van was not very helpful, here goes. Bare in mind this is a new van, it has a Dometic toilet and cassette. When using the toilet with the 'flap' closed, invariably, we end up with liquid i...	deverall11	25	3570	07:02 PM Jan 2, 2014 by Wirroff
	Water filters (Preview) Download a free eBook about water filters in RVs - how they work and what they do - here. Some interesting points are made, independent testing by a reputable water quality lab would confirm or deny some of the claims. Anyway, download, have a read and make up your own mind. Updated the link - for some re...	D and D	18	1575	05:22 PM Jan 2, 2014 by laurieoz
	Need help on wiring for solar panels, (Preview) I a currently Installing the Solar Panels that came off my Boat onto my RV's roof, 2 X 85 Watts, and 2 X 50 Watts, They are sitting there doing nothing, untill my boat is repaired, So They can go on my RV in the meantime, Its been that long since I removed them from My boat, I have forgotten how they were wired u...	Mr B2	21	1977	11:55 AM Jan 2, 2014 by Mr B2
	Batteries and Math's. (Preview) Hey All. I said that I don't like to do Math's.. Well some time's it worth the trouble to do them.. the Premise.. - A battery bank to have an effective 240Ah @ 24v ------ Usable Capacity.. [100% usage.] over what ever time frame. Now I know that I'm going to get jumped on here.. But This is my topic and My Ma...	SnowT	22	1897	08:20 PM Jan 1, 2014 by SnowT
	RADIO 101 - Part 1 (Preview) A fair while back I said I was going to write up some "how-to" type posts for those asking about radio related matters - as it turned out I never got around to doing so. Thus I have decided to kickstart it tonight. Before I start please note none of this is meant nor intended to be the 'be all and e...	VK3FEMT	20	2442	09:57 AM Jan 1, 2014 by _wombat_
	Fuel consumption (Preview) I have an auto and Someone said to me last week, if i wanted to save my gearbox to drive using only up to 3rd gear and NEVER past that, is that correct? I have a 6 speed auto with the ability to drop back the gears (not sure what you call that gear system). It was also mentioned that a second cooler on the gearbo...	Evie n Rhys	22	2182	12:36 AM Jan 1, 2014 by Plendo
	Smart phone as GPS (Preview) My GPS is starting to show its age(like me), and I thought off replacing it with a smart phone with a built in gps. Has anybody any experience with these things. I am looking at a 5 inch Agora phone from Kogan, but don,t want one where you have to go online to use the navigation apps.It would be nice to have it...	bill12	6	768	05:08 PM Dec 31, 2013 by Hydeeeho
	Weight Worries (Preview) Hello everyone, I am having some issues with the weight of our caravan, the story goes like this; On the way home from our last winter trip I ran the rig over a weighbridge near home just to see what we were weighing in at and got the shock of my life. GCM behind the Navara was ok but the van was 600kg over the AT...	KFT	21	2444	10:44 PM Dec 30, 2013 by KFT
	Batterys (Preview) If you want to keep torch Battery's etc. Keep them in the Fridge. They will last up to 12 months	Imodell	1	550	07:51 PM Dec 30, 2013 by Peter_n_Margaret
	pump up suspension. (Preview) I have just bought a holden 1 ton with built on camper, and would like to have more ground clearance at the back. What is better-the air bags above the springs or pump up shockys? I have had reports of the bags being ruptured, and would apreciate some views from Gns who have had them. Bill	bill12	14	12143	04:55 PM Dec 30, 2013 by oldbobsbus
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