Techies' Corner

bushfly · bushfly

Hi everyone. I'm an experienced caravaner and outback traveller but have been off the road 4 years. I have had 3 vans and a KK off road trailer. I thought I could work this out but it's got the better of me so ideas please. I have an 07 Supreme Territory, I have been over all the screens and hatches, vent...

Wirroff · Wirroff

Folks, so....here we are, our Electrolux 4400 has all been fixed and has been running great to be honest. The techo put in an extra vent, fixed the flu, flushed everything out and put an outlet on the roof also for heat escape. I know it's not the best fridge (1999 vintage and not designed for the tropics a...

villatranquilla · villatranquilla

have had to replace the WDH due to bent bar and excessive wear. Most common reason for the this is not removing bars when backing up and/or chains not hanging vertical but on slight angle. I am guilty of both so have paid the price. Could not get the chains hanging absolutely vertical as the cross member...

Woolly · Woolly

Hi all, just wondering if anyone has used oztrek from the Central Coast of NSW, to help with their fit outs. Have had a look at their website and it looks ok but was hoping someone may be to give them a good plug before I go ahead an contact them. Thanks Woolly

freefish1 · freefish1

Hi Everyone, Firstly one of the gas hose (armoured flexible line) failed on my camper the first night of a trip a few years ago. Looked like it had been crushed somehow. Blamed the cooks son as he was the last to use it. Great cooking for two weeks on one of those single burner gas stoves. Replaced it wit...

grae and deb · grae and deb

HI WONDERING WHAT SORT OF STONE DEFLECTORS EVERYONE USES LOOKED AT ROCK STOMPERS , ETC HAS ANYONE FITTED OR USED THE CLEAR , PERXPLEX TYPE MATERIAL OVER THE WINDOW OR WINDOWS ON THE REAR OF TUG , THERE IS A SHOP IN MELB SELLING THESE TYPE WITH SUCTION CAP OR STICK ON TAPE , CURIOUS THANKS GRAE AND DEB

rastas · rastas

Hi all Thinking of up grading our caravan and I am interested to know if any one knows about AI-KO electronic stability control. Is it worth the extra cost or not regards Rastas

coyotte · coyotte

does any know of a "rule of thumb" or formula for working out Solar panel size relative to Battery size ???? Coyotte

Grumpy Old Man · Grumpy Old Man

Hi all, Have a friend who is parking his caravan up & we aren't sure how to handle the deep cycle batteries. Should we disconnect everything or should we leave it all connected to the solar panels to keep full charge. There won't be any discharge from the batteries for many months. Cheers

Yuglamron · Yuglamron

My old water heater ,a Carver which Coromal from WA used to import from the UK a few years ago but no longer do. Well it's decided it's had it's day and is leaking badly. No hot water so have been looking at a replacement unit. I had been checking out this so called super-duper gas endless hot water system...

The Roamer · The Roamer

Hi all, Macerating toilet in a caravan?. A lot of opinions available but I would like to hear from someone who is using or has used one. Thanks, John

AdventureB4Dentures · AdventureB4Dentures

Firstly, hello there! I've been an avid follower of this website and have got many top tips in preparation for our big trip commencing in Jan. Thank you! We collect our first ever caravan next week, its a 22 foot Option RV tornado family series (2.2tonnes unloaded)...v excited! We currently have a co...

Mr B2 · Mr B2

Is there any where in Victoria that you can get corner weighing on a Coach, Thats weighing the four corners of the Coach Individually, The four wheels, I have taken out the 150 Gallon Propane Gas tank, and replaced it with a Carrrier Frame and five Swap and Go, Gas bottles, Sheeted the lot in 3 mm Steel P...

Mr B2 · Mr B2

Well The Coach is up on the Ramps, Safely, I can work under it with ease, So I will install a new gas tank holder under there, The Gas Tank that was in it is Illegal here, so out it came, and I will replace it with Swap and Go Bottles, 5 of them in a row, The gas tank was 6 foot long and 18 inches in Diameter, 1800 X 4...

Caister70 · Caister70

Is there a simple way of determining where to drill the hole in the van wall without hitting some vital part, especially the electric wiring. Thanks for any advice.

Two Strays · Two Strays

Hello All Can anyone inform me to what is the extent of wattage use for a CPAC machine operating via 12 volts. And how long would I expect to get running off 2x120 Ah batteries. Have one 130 watt solar panel on roof as a recharging medium, backed up by generator, if necessary. Happy Caravanning

Feral Errol · Feral Errol

Hi all, With so many learned souls on this forum, any chance of some comments on the following circuit I have set up in my Nissan Patrol for charging auxiliary battery and caravan battery. I use the auxiliary battery as a backup in case of significant winch use. The van battery is charged using a batte...

SnowT · SnowT

Hi all.. Not sure if anyone has done this Before.. So I thought I would do so.. I'm hunting for Batteries for my future project.. So I thought I would ask what type of Battery people have in their setup's..? The information I'm after is.. - Brand / Model - Size [Ah] - Voltage Other comment's.. Any issues...

hako · hako

I've recently been given a dead Waeco Fridge which I've been playing with and managed to get working on 240Vac after replacing the 4 PCB switches on the control board that were all U/S. I'm now looking at the 12Vdc section. Problem is that I do not have the 12Vdc cord so I do not know which terminal is posi...

Allenjj · Allenjj

Hi All, Only new to the forum, first post, so go easy on me. I have a spare Shurflo pump that I am thinking of using to pump water from creeks for showering and general washing. I am wondering what would be the best solution for keeping as much rubbish out of the inlet that is in the creek as possible. I seem to...

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	bugs (Preview) Hi everyone. I'm an experienced caravaner and outback traveller but have been off the road 4 years. I have had 3 vans and a KK off road trailer. I thought I could work this out but it's got the better of me so ideas please. I have an 07 Supreme Territory, I have been over all the screens and hatches, vent...	bushfly	7	1091	09:24 PM Dec 10, 2013 by Plendo
	Fridges.......One more time! ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Folks, so....here we are, our Electrolux 4400 has all been fixed and has been running great to be honest. The techo put in an extra vent, fixed the flu, flushed everything out and put an outlet on the roof also for heat escape. I know it's not the best fridge (1999 vintage and not designed for the tropics a...	Wirroff	30	2266	09:20 PM Dec 10, 2013 by mr glassies
	worn WDH (Preview) have had to replace the WDH due to bent bar and excessive wear. Most common reason for the this is not removing bars when backing up and/or chains not hanging vertical but on slight angle. I am guilty of both so have paid the price. Could not get the chains hanging absolutely vertical as the cross member...	villatranquilla	3	931	04:40 PM Dec 10, 2013 by Bunkerbob
	Oztrek for fit outs (Preview) Hi all, just wondering if anyone has used oztrek from the Central Coast of NSW, to help with their fit outs. Have had a look at their website and it looks ok but was hoping someone may be to give them a good plug before I go ahead an contact them. Thanks Woolly	Woolly	0	483	08:30 PM Dec 9, 2013 by Woolly
	Flexible Gas Hose (Preview) Hi Everyone, Firstly one of the gas hose (armoured flexible line) failed on my camper the first night of a trip a few years ago. Looked like it had been crushed somehow. Blamed the cooks son as he was the last to use it. Great cooking for two weeks on one of those single burner gas stoves. Replaced it wit...	freefish1	13	3466	06:37 AM Dec 9, 2013 by oldbobsbus
	STONE DEFLECTORS (Preview) HI WONDERING WHAT SORT OF STONE DEFLECTORS EVERYONE USES LOOKED AT ROCK STOMPERS , ETC HAS ANYONE FITTED OR USED THE CLEAR , PERXPLEX TYPE MATERIAL OVER THE WINDOW OR WINDOWS ON THE REAR OF TUG , THERE IS A SHOP IN MELB SELLING THESE TYPE WITH SUCTION CAP OR STICK ON TAPE , CURIOUS THANKS GRAE AND DEB	grae and deb	6	1212	12:53 AM Dec 9, 2013 by Jonathan
	AL-KO (Preview) Hi all Thinking of up grading our caravan and I am interested to know if any one knows about AI-KO electronic stability control. Is it worth the extra cost or not regards Rastas	rastas	14	1793	09:24 PM Dec 8, 2013 by Baz421
	Batteries & Solar (Preview) does any know of a "rule of thumb" or formula for working out Solar panel size relative to Battery size ???? Coyotte	coyotte	4	1429	06:41 PM Dec 8, 2013 by PeterD
	batteries (Preview) Hi all, Have a friend who is parking his caravan up & we aren't sure how to handle the deep cycle batteries. Should we disconnect everything or should we leave it all connected to the solar panels to keep full charge. There won't be any discharge from the batteries for many months. Cheers	Grumpy Old Man	14	1848	06:40 PM Dec 7, 2013 by 03_troopy
	Endless hot water. (Preview) My old water heater ,a Carver which Coromal from WA used to import from the UK a few years ago but no longer do. Well it's decided it's had it's day and is leaking badly. No hot water so have been looking at a replacement unit. I had been checking out this so called super-duper gas endless hot water system...	Yuglamron	13	16863	03:45 PM Dec 7, 2013 by PeterD
	Macerating toilets (Preview) Hi all, Macerating toilet in a caravan?. A lot of opinions available but I would like to hear from someone who is using or has used one. Thanks, John	The Roamer	3	866	03:20 PM Dec 7, 2013 by gypsynolmate
	Which car should I use to tow....HELP!!! (Preview) Firstly, hello there! I've been an avid follower of this website and have got many top tips in preparation for our big trip commencing in Jan. Thank you! We collect our first ever caravan next week, its a 22 foot Option RV tornado family series (2.2tonnes unloaded)...v excited! We currently have a co...	AdventureB4Dentures	12	2288	12:13 PM Dec 7, 2013 by moblet
	Corner weighing (Preview) Is there any where in Victoria that you can get corner weighing on a Coach, Thats weighing the four corners of the Coach Individually, The four wheels, I have taken out the 150 Gallon Propane Gas tank, and replaced it with a Carrrier Frame and five Swap and Go, Gas bottles, Sheeted the lot in 3 mm Steel P...	Mr B2	7	1097	11:38 PM Dec 6, 2013 by Mr B2
	Gas Tanks for my Rig, (Preview) Well The Coach is up on the Ramps, Safely, I can work under it with ease, So I will install a new gas tank holder under there, The Gas Tank that was in it is Illegal here, so out it came, and I will replace it with Swap and Go Bottles, 5 of them in a row, The gas tank was 6 foot long and 18 inches in Diameter, 1800 X 4...	Mr B2	28	1668	11:35 PM Dec 6, 2013 by Mr B2
	Aerial access (Preview) Is there a simple way of determining where to drill the hole in the van wall without hitting some vital part, especially the electric wiring. Thanks for any advice.	Caister70	4	548	03:39 PM Dec 6, 2013 by Caister70
	CPAC Machine 12/24 volt (Preview) Hello All Can anyone inform me to what is the extent of wattage use for a CPAC machine operating via 12 volts. And how long would I expect to get running off 2x120 Ah batteries. Have one 130 watt solar panel on roof as a recharging medium, backed up by generator, if necessary. Happy Caravanning	Two Strays	4	828	06:36 AM Dec 6, 2013 by sarg
	Auxiliary Battery circuit in Patrol (Preview) Hi all, With so many learned souls on this forum, any chance of some comments on the following circuit I have set up in my Nissan Patrol for charging auxiliary battery and caravan battery. I use the auxiliary battery as a backup in case of significant winch use. The van battery is charged using a batte...	Feral Errol	4	738	04:52 PM Dec 5, 2013 by Feral Errol
	What Brand of Battery..? (Preview) Hi all.. Not sure if anyone has done this Before.. So I thought I would do so.. I'm hunting for Batteries for my future project.. So I thought I would ask what type of Battery people have in their setup's..? The information I'm after is.. - Brand / Model - Size [Ah] - Voltage Other comment's.. Any issues...	SnowT	17	2591	11:14 PM Dec 4, 2013 by Baz421
	Waeco CF50 12V cable polarity ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I've recently been given a dead Waeco Fridge which I've been playing with and managed to get working on 240Vac after replacing the 4 PCB switches on the control board that were all U/S. I'm now looking at the 12Vdc section. Problem is that I do not have the 12Vdc cord so I do not know which terminal is posi...	hako	41	11369	05:59 PM Dec 4, 2013 by DeBe
	Getting water from a creek (Preview) Hi All, Only new to the forum, first post, so go easy on me. I have a spare Shurflo pump that I am thinking of using to pump water from creeks for showering and general washing. I am wondering what would be the best solution for keeping as much rubbish out of the inlet that is in the creek as possible. I seem to...	Allenjj	17	3763	08:59 AM Dec 4, 2013 by Feral Errol
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