Techies' Corner

woodylad · woodylad

Hi Nomads! We are looking for a tow vehicle for our 2014 Jayco Sterling OB (being manufactured in March 2014) 24.75-2. We were considering the Nissan Navara V6 diesel but wondering about the weight of the van. A dealer in Coffs Harbour has suggested the Jeep Grand Cherokee V6 diesel. It has 3500Kg tow...

mumsy · mumsy

We have a Holden Colorado 3litre diesel and my husband is considering installing a "Chip my Diesel" performance chip. Has anyone done this and is it a good or bad idea. Thanks

bill12 · bill12

The next door neighbour has just painted his roof with heat reflective paint and said that the inside temp went down 3 or 4 C. He gave me some so I am painting the slide on with it. Has anybody else painted their van with this type of paint? I look forward to your views. Bill

clarence · clarence

My tv reception has seemed to worsen as my 2.5 motorhome ages. we run a winguard setup with booster. i have checked all wiring , everything is connected. Is there a better arial / booster that may fix my problem, cant afford a sat tv just yet. Does anyone knowroughly how much would it cost to fit a automat...

Haji-Baba · Haji-Baba

During recent 2 weeks tour, van fridge failed to maintain appropriate low temperature on Gas. Problem was more apparent as the second week progressed. The Fridge is an Electrolux 240/12 volt Gas. In the past it has always performed up to expectations. Previously on gas this fridge has always perfor...

Vanderee · Vanderee

I keep the 2x12 volt Calcium DC/ HD DC27 batteries on constant charge with a small 1000 mil.amps maintenance unit while in storage. The batteries are 4 years old and both have good storage at 13.2 volts. The exploded battery still holds the charge as well. Never happened to me before however there is n...

zigzagps · zigzagps

Best beloved and I want to purchase a cassette style porta-potty for our older, non-ensuited 17' poptop caravan. Have spent lots of time reading the really great previous forum suggestions about toileting issues (thanks everyone for your great ideas - and now will definitely use Napisan) but cann...

briche · briche

Does anyone know how to gain access to the electric hot plate of a dometic stove. I don't seem to be able to find any instructions to carry out that function. Ours has a fault of some sort as it trips the circuit breaker in the van when it's turned on. there will be no hassles in getting the job done if I can ga...

GypsyBob · GypsyBob

Yes, the "how long is a piece of string question" ..... I have recently bought a Toyota Hiace commuter van. The 2nd battery is stuffed and I need to replace it. I suspect my future ongoing power requirements are high ... I use a cpap machine, the current draw @ 12V is between 1.8 and 3.4 Amps per...

Wirroff · Wirroff

So, here we are, a brand new Waeco HDC 190 fridge/freezer fitted, $2000 lighter and it lasted on 12v all of......wait for it.........2 days! We got up today (Sunday morning) after having it fitted on Friday and the fridge and freezer weren't working! I fired up our internal generator (petrol 2Kva) an...

Triple333 · Triple333

So, being as I'm going to hit the road full time next year (subject to house selling), I'm flirting with the idea of a bigger used caravan. ive found one with front n back tool boxes, solar panels, inverter etc etc. Due to having a Prado, I'm limited in tare weight, and I'm looking at a Coromal with full ens...

GaryKelly · GaryKelly

I've read a couple of posts on the forum recently about peeps installing a pair (or even two pair) of solar panels, the total wattage of which could have been reached with just one or two panels. For instance. why would anyone install 2 x 100 watt panels rather than 1 x 200 watt?

PRADO 1 · PRADO 1

Hi, My name is Brian and I am a newby at this forum and I was wondering does any one know about weather proof 240 sockets to fit on back of car for a Waeco fridge that is permanently in vehicle so when in caravan park do not have to keep opening back of Prado to plug it into 240 volts.

philchez · philchez

Hi all We are very new to this and dipping our toe in the water. We have purchased a 1992 Coromal 475 to tow behind our 2006 Hilux duel cab Diesel I have run an Anderson plug through a relay to the rear of the Hilux and my plan was to run an Anderson lead directly to a C-TEK DC/DC convertor then to the caravan...

loulybelle · loulybelle

Hi all, i new new to this forum and have a question about inverters. My husband and I are about to go on the road full time and wish to do a fair bit of free camping. We have a 22 ft caravan with duel batteries and 2 x 120 watt solar panels. We are not sure if we need an inverter or not . Any help and information wil...

Keith19837 · Keith19837

I need to replace the batteries in the MH. I'm currently running 4x12v for a 24v system (truck is also 24v) for water, lights (including truck lights), various power points and fridge. Heater/AirCon, microwave and various other power points run on 240 via mains outlet. I also have a 3000w inv...

Mr Red · Mr Red

Hi, Does any one have a gme mt 410g personnal location beacon this what i am thinking about for a emergency use only,also have uhf and blue tick telstra phone. Any information would be helpful. Thankyou. Mr Red.

aussietraveller · aussietraveller

I have a rear view camera on my van and use RCA plugs to connect between the van and the tow vehicle, now for the second time with replaced fittings I have had a wire break away on the tug end. the plug is held in a bracket and I have used a fairly heavy multi strand wire I am wondering if there is another plug tha...

Bobstar52 · Bobstar52

Hi all As stated in other threads I am doing my fisrt interstate tow, can any one tell me is it normal tor the tug speedonread differant to the GPS speed there seems to be a variant of 7kph eg Navara speedo/ cruise control reads 99kph while GPS reads 82kph road side radar reads 82kph all equipment on Navara...

Triple333 · Triple333

Question.... how often, if ever, do you replace the fire extinguisher in your caravan? And do you have one in the tow vehicle? I need to stop thinking so much. I wasn't even a girl guide

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	2014 Jeep (Preview) Hi Nomads! We are looking for a tow vehicle for our 2014 Jayco Sterling OB (being manufactured in March 2014) 24.75-2. We were considering the Nissan Navara V6 diesel but wondering about the weight of the van. A dealer in Coffs Harbour has suggested the Jeep Grand Cherokee V6 diesel. It has 3500Kg tow...	woodylad	4	713	08:56 PM Nov 15, 2013 by rockylizard
	Diesel Tuning Chip (Preview) We have a Holden Colorado 3litre diesel and my husband is considering installing a "Chip my Diesel" performance chip. Has anyone done this and is it a good or bad idea. Thanks	mumsy	8	2971	05:55 AM Nov 15, 2013 by Aus-Kiwi
	heat resistant paint (Preview) The next door neighbour has just painted his roof with heat reflective paint and said that the inside temp went down 3 or 4 C. He gave me some so I am painting the slide on with it. Has anybody else painted their van with this type of paint? I look forward to your views. Bill	bill12	2	819	05:32 AM Nov 15, 2013 by hako
	tv reception poor (Preview) My tv reception has seemed to worsen as my 2.5 motorhome ages. we run a winguard setup with booster. i have checked all wiring , everything is connected. Is there a better arial / booster that may fix my problem, cant afford a sat tv just yet. Does anyone knowroughly how much would it cost to fit a automat...	clarence	13	2071	05:01 PM Nov 14, 2013 by _wombat_
	Bottled Gas on Caravan (Preview) During recent 2 weeks tour, van fridge failed to maintain appropriate low temperature on Gas. Problem was more apparent as the second week progressed. The Fridge is an Electrolux 240/12 volt Gas. In the past it has always performed up to expectations. Previously on gas this fridge has always perfor...	Haji-Baba	13	2989	03:58 PM Nov 14, 2013 by oldbobsbus
	Calcium Battery Exploded (like shotgun blast) (Preview) I keep the 2x12 volt Calcium DC/ HD DC27 batteries on constant charge with a small 1000 mil.amps maintenance unit while in storage. The batteries are 4 years old and both have good storage at 13.2 volts. The exploded battery still holds the charge as well. Never happened to me before however there is n...	Vanderee	9	3163	07:57 AM Nov 14, 2013 by Vanderee
	travelling with a porta-potty (Preview) Best beloved and I want to purchase a cassette style porta-potty for our older, non-ensuited 17' poptop caravan. Have spent lots of time reading the really great previous forum suggestions about toileting issues (thanks everyone for your great ideas - and now will definitely use Napisan) but cann...	zigzagps	14	6743	04:39 AM Nov 14, 2013 by Keith19837
	Dometic stove (Preview) Does anyone know how to gain access to the electric hot plate of a dometic stove. I don't seem to be able to find any instructions to carry out that function. Ours has a fault of some sort as it trips the circuit breaker in the van when it's turned on. there will be no hassles in getting the job done if I can ga...	briche	20	1788	06:35 PM Nov 13, 2013 by oldtrack123
	How much battery power do I need? (Preview) Yes, the "how long is a piece of string question" ..... I have recently bought a Toyota Hiace commuter van. The 2nd battery is stuffed and I need to replace it. I suspect my future ongoing power requirements are high ... I use a cpap machine, the current draw @ 12V is between 1.8 and 3.4 Amps per...	GypsyBob	10	2104	10:44 PM Nov 12, 2013 by SnowT
	Fridges (yet again!) and Solar Controller ( 1 2 ) (Preview) So, here we are, a brand new Waeco HDC 190 fridge/freezer fitted, $2000 lighter and it lasted on 12v all of......wait for it.........2 days! We got up today (Sunday morning) after having it fitted on Friday and the fridge and freezer weren't working! I fired up our internal generator (petrol 2Kva) an...	Wirroff	37	2684	02:41 AM Nov 13, 2013 by brian
	What to look for under a used caravan.... (Preview) So, being as I'm going to hit the road full time next year (subject to house selling), I'm flirting with the idea of a bigger used caravan. ive found one with front n back tool boxes, solar panels, inverter etc etc. Due to having a Prado, I'm limited in tare weight, and I'm looking at a Coromal with full ens...	Triple333	24	2488	01:18 AM Nov 13, 2013 by ken thomas
	Solar wattage. (Preview) I've read a couple of posts on the forum recently about peeps installing a pair (or even two pair) of solar panels, the total wattage of which could have been reached with just one or two panels. For instance. why would anyone install 2 x 100 watt panels rather than 1 x 200 watt?	GaryKelly	7	805	01:15 AM Nov 13, 2013 by ken thomas
	240/12 Volt Fridges (Preview) Hi, My name is Brian and I am a newby at this forum and I was wondering does any one know about weather proof 240 sockets to fit on back of car for a Waeco fridge that is permanently in vehicle so when in caravan park do not have to keep opening back of Prado to plug it into 240 volts.	PRADO 1	5	1041	05:54 AM Nov 12, 2013 by PRADO 1
	DC/DC convertor (Preview) Hi all We are very new to this and dipping our toe in the water. We have purchased a 1992 Coromal 475 to tow behind our 2006 Hilux duel cab Diesel I have run an Anderson plug through a relay to the rear of the Hilux and my plan was to run an Anderson lead directly to a C-TEK DC/DC convertor then to the caravan...	philchez	9	1473	03:57 AM Nov 12, 2013 by brian
	Inverter (Preview) Hi all, i new new to this forum and have a question about inverters. My husband and I are about to go on the road full time and wish to do a fair bit of free camping. We have a 22 ft caravan with duel batteries and 2 x 120 watt solar panels. We are not sure if we need an inverter or not . Any help and information wil...	loulybelle	12	1416	02:44 AM Nov 12, 2013 by Thunderchild69
	Your thoughts on batteries please? (Preview) I need to replace the batteries in the MH. I'm currently running 4x12v for a 24v system (truck is also 24v) for water, lights (including truck lights), various power points and fridge. Heater/AirCon, microwave and various other power points run on 240 via mains outlet. I also have a 3000w inv...	Keith19837	12	1077	05:51 PM Nov 11, 2013 by brian
	Personnal Location Beacons (Preview) Hi, Does any one have a gme mt 410g personnal location beacon this what i am thinking about for a emergency use only,also have uhf and blue tick telstra phone. Any information would be helpful. Thankyou. Mr Red.	Mr Red	9	1164	03:42 PM Nov 11, 2013 by PeterD
	rear view camera (Preview) I have a rear view camera on my van and use RCA plugs to connect between the van and the tow vehicle, now for the second time with replaced fittings I have had a wire break away on the tug end. the plug is held in a bracket and I have used a fairly heavy multi strand wire I am wondering if there is another plug tha...	aussietraveller	10	2168	06:59 AM Nov 9, 2013 by aussietraveller
	speedo v GPS (Preview) Hi all As stated in other threads I am doing my fisrt interstate tow, can any one tell me is it normal tor the tug speedonread differant to the GPS speed there seems to be a variant of 7kph eg Navara speedo/ cruise control reads 99kph while GPS reads 82kph road side radar reads 82kph all equipment on Navara...	Bobstar52	13	1885	12:12 AM Nov 8, 2013 by Just Roman
	Fire extinguishers (Preview) Question.... how often, if ever, do you replace the fire extinguisher in your caravan? And do you have one in the tow vehicle? I need to stop thinking so much. I wasn't even a girl guide	Triple333	12	1292	04:07 AM Nov 6, 2013 by Baz421
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