Techies' Corner

pommyroy · pommyroy

My battery has been confirmed as "dead". Has anybody got any recommendations please for a good quality dry cell 100 ah battery. SuperStart Batteries are recommending the new lithium batteries. Whilst they are much lighter and last longer they come in well over the $1,000 mark and I...

peter45 · peter45

Back again. A crack has developed in the outside skin of the front storage box, looks like started from the top rivet. Any ideas how to fix/seal this? All advice greatly appreciated. Also, the front gas struts aren't working in the same culprit of the storage box. Do you get these re-gassed or cheap...

whiteman · whiteman

For some time we have used a router to drive both home phone & broadband internet....internet & VoIP cordless phone while travelling is fine, but while at home the phone is almost useless....this has caused me to wonder why is it so ?......would the introduction of an external antennae hel...

JCT · JCT

I have a Birdsville Elite, late 2011, with a Ducato 180 engine. The front suspension is now giving cause for serious consideration to change the front to the 'Kings springs' as per recommendations from other Ducato owners. Before doing so I am wondering about installing air suspension and would wel...

peter45 · peter45

Hi again. Went to replace a globe inside the coromal campac 401 but found it is the fitting itself. Have unscrewed everything but can't see how to get the whole light off short of cutting the very small amount of the 2 wires coming out of the caravan front. It is the small swivel light over one side of th...

zagg · zagg

has anyone got a ford territory and how good is it towing

KerryandBruce · KerryandBruce

Can you tell me if the caravan batteries are meant to be recharged while driving? Thought they did but ours doesn't and we don't know why? Don't really want to spend every 3rd night at a caravan park if we don't need to.

villatranquilla · villatranquilla

help needed - fridge has died - Dometic RM2553 5yr old - won't run on gas or 240v - gas gauge says its on but not getting cold - too far from civilisation for a service man - anyone got an idea - thanks in advance

GaryKelly · GaryKelly

G'day gas people. I bought a new gas regulator and hose but I need to get the old one off first. I've tried undoing the nuts with a pair of spanners but I can't shift them. Any suggestions or tips? I'm not sure about which way the threads go either. They appear to have been there a helluva long time.

Sheba · Sheba

Probably should have posted this here last night, instead of in the General Forum, but better late than never. Kogan is selling one right now, for $39.00, Freight Free. Only catch is, delivery starts Nov.14th. http://www.kogan.com/au/buy/hd-dash-cam-video-recorder/?utm_medium=email&...

The dog lady · The dog lady

About a year ago I upgraded to an Asus laptop, and although it's top quality, it's also very hungry! Charging draws 360watts. So I've added an android 10.1" tablet to the repertoire, but I can't work out how to copy and paste a link, it always just comes out as normal text. Anyone out other who can te...

Santa · Santa

Bought a Garmin 1450 a few months ago on special with free map updates. Not a patch on the old Tom Tom, maps are poor or non existent and it's now taken to rebooting randomly, a process that takes a number of minutes. Guess it's the old story, you get what you pay for, back to the Tom Tom for me. -- Edited by Sa...

Robbiebago · Robbiebago

http://robbiebago.blogspot.com.au/2013/08/ceramic-painting-rv-roof.html

first timer · first timer

I am hoping someone with a 100 series petrol can help me. The problem I have is that whilst driving with the drivers window open even the slightest bit I am getting a burning oil smell coming in through the vents. This has only started recently. I have spent time climbing around underneath vehicle check...

Crashtac · Crashtac

Heres a tip for all you people with Landcruisers, My 100 series was over heating when I was towing, unfortunately before I had found the core reason for the problem I also blew a head gasket. Apparently Toyota from factorey under fill the viscous clutch on the fan so it dosnt engage as soon, this helps wi...

bill12 · bill12

Is there a version of wikicamps that will work on a laptop or personal computer?I have the android version on my smartphone, but would like to use it on the laptop. Can anybody tellme if one exists. Thanks, Bill -- Edited by bill12 on Saturday 3rd of August 2013 02:21:40 PM

wasn_me · wasn_me

I have purchased a Powertech 380w inverter for my van. The only convenient place I can find to mount the inverter is under an overhead cupboard. Is it ok to mount the inverter upside down? Cheers Pete

woodylad · woodylad

Hi Nomads We are coming over from NZ to do the big lap next year. We would like to have foxtel in the van. Is this possible without having a billing address in Australia? Getting excited now! Richard and Helen Wood

mr glassies · mr glassies

well i got around to it (dunno were from but ) put a trig hitch on the poptop , did a mechanical disc brake conversion under slung the axle re wired the 12 volt . got a ratchet dolly wheel from the markets $80 now della can hook up if im to drunk lol na just makes it a bit safer on the fingers with the trig . on th...

mr glassies · mr glassies

i think im rite but if you run a 3 way fridge on 12 volt and the little exhaust thing gets warm do i presume its working . on gas and 240 volt it does just the fridge is pretty cold from the winter weather to start with dibs

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	New Battery Required (Preview) My battery has been confirmed as "dead". Has anybody got any recommendations please for a good quality dry cell 100 ah battery. SuperStart Batteries are recommending the new lithium batteries. Whilst they are much lighter and last longer they come in well over the $1,000 mark and I...	pommyroy	10	2180	05:50 PM Sep 1, 2013 by landy
	crack in front of storage box (Preview) Back again. A crack has developed in the outside skin of the front storage box, looks like started from the top rivet. Any ideas how to fix/seal this? All advice greatly appreciated. Also, the front gas struts aren't working in the same culprit of the storage box. Do you get these re-gassed or cheap...	peter45	6	2310	12:28 AM Aug 31, 2013 by peter45
	VoIP Performance Loss (Preview) For some time we have used a router to drive both home phone & broadband internet....internet & VoIP cordless phone while travelling is fine, but while at home the phone is almost useless....this has caused me to wonder why is it so ?......would the introduction of an external antennae hel...	whiteman	12	1065	05:02 AM Aug 30, 2013 by jetj
	Suyspension on Fiat Ducato 180 (Preview) I have a Birdsville Elite, late 2011, with a Ducato 180 engine. The front suspension is now giving cause for serious consideration to change the front to the 'Kings springs' as per recommendations from other Ducato owners. Before doing so I am wondering about installing air suspension and would wel...	JCT	5	2795	03:14 AM Aug 30, 2013 by jules47
	Replacing interior light (Preview) Hi again. Went to replace a globe inside the coromal campac 401 but found it is the fitting itself. Have unscrewed everything but can't see how to get the whole light off short of cutting the very small amount of the 2 wires coming out of the caravan front. It is the small swivel light over one side of th...	peter45	2	553	12:39 AM Aug 30, 2013 by peter45
	tug vechical (Preview) has anyone got a ford territory and how good is it towing	zagg	4	706	12:04 AM Aug 30, 2013 by zagg
	Van batteries charged by car? ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) Can you tell me if the caravan batteries are meant to be recharged while driving? Thought they did but ours doesn't and we don't know why? Don't really want to spend every 3rd night at a caravan park if we don't need to.	KerryandBruce	63	15610	08:52 AM Aug 28, 2013 by powerstream
	Fridge has died (Preview) help needed - fridge has died - Dometic RM2553 5yr old - won't run on gas or 240v - gas gauge says its on but not getting cold - too far from civilisation for a service man - anyone got an idea - thanks in advance	villatranquilla	10	1442	01:16 AM Aug 28, 2013 by allinone
	Gas regulator hose (Preview) G'day gas people. I bought a new gas regulator and hose but I need to get the old one off first. I've tried undoing the nuts with a pair of spanners but I can't shift them. Any suggestions or tips? I'm not sure about which way the threads go either. They appear to have been there a helluva long time.	GaryKelly	10	1385	03:04 PM Aug 26, 2013 by patrolst
	Crash Cameras. (Preview) Probably should have posted this here last night, instead of in the General Forum, but better late than never. Kogan is selling one right now, for $39.00, Freight Free. Only catch is, delivery starts Nov.14th. http://www.kogan.com/au/buy/hd-dash-cam-video-recorder/?utm_medium=email&...	Sheba	8	804	04:39 AM Aug 26, 2013 by deconuts
	Links using an android tablet (Preview) About a year ago I upgraded to an Asus laptop, and although it's top quality, it's also very hungry! Charging draws 360watts. So I've added an android 10.1" tablet to the repertoire, but I can't work out how to copy and paste a link, it always just comes out as normal text. Anyone out other who can te...	The dog lady	8	812	03:58 AM Aug 23, 2013 by The dog lady
	Garmin Nuvi 1450 LMT. (Preview) Bought a Garmin 1450 a few months ago on special with free map updates. Not a patch on the old Tom Tom, maps are poor or non existent and it's now taken to rebooting randomly, a process that takes a number of minutes. Guess it's the old story, you get what you pay for, back to the Tom Tom for me. -- Edited by Sa...	Santa	13	1532	05:48 PM Aug 22, 2013 by Duh
	Painting the roof with a insulating ceramic paint roof paint roof insulation (Preview) http://robbiebago.blogspot.com.au/2013/08/ceramic-painting-rv-roof.html	Robbiebago	1	1132	02:15 AM Aug 22, 2013 by D and D
	Burning oil smell in toyota 100 series ---HELP REQUIRED (Preview) I am hoping someone with a 100 series petrol can help me. The problem I have is that whilst driving with the drivers window open even the slightest bit I am getting a burning oil smell coming in through the vents. This has only started recently. I have spent time climbing around underneath vehicle check...	first timer	4	953	12:04 AM Aug 22, 2013 by first timer
	Landcruiser over heating problem (Preview) Heres a tip for all you people with Landcruisers, My 100 series was over heating when I was towing, unfortunately before I had found the core reason for the problem I also blew a head gasket. Apparently Toyota from factorey under fill the viscous clutch on the fan so it dosnt engage as soon, this helps wi...	Crashtac	2	1940	02:46 AM Aug 21, 2013 by justcruisin01
	wikicamps for pc (Preview) Is there a version of wikicamps that will work on a laptop or personal computer?I have the android version on my smartphone, but would like to use it on the laptop. Can anybody tellme if one exists. Thanks, Bill -- Edited by bill12 on Saturday 3rd of August 2013 02:21:40 PM	bill12	6	8346	03:31 PM Aug 20, 2013 by cultana
	Mounting Inverter (Preview) I have purchased a Powertech 380w inverter for my van. The only convenient place I can find to mount the inverter is under an overhead cupboard. Is it ok to mount the inverter upside down? Cheers Pete	wasn_me	11	1700	03:09 PM Aug 20, 2013 by wasn_me
	Foxtel in the caravan (Preview) Hi Nomads We are coming over from NZ to do the big lap next year. We would like to have foxtel in the van. Is this possible without having a billing address in Australia? Getting excited now! Richard and Helen Wood	woodylad	3	2425	04:15 AM Aug 20, 2013 by AL H
	did it done it love it (Preview) well i got around to it (dunno were from but ) put a trig hitch on the poptop , did a mechanical disc brake conversion under slung the axle re wired the 12 volt . got a ratchet dolly wheel from the markets $80 now della can hook up if im to drunk lol na just makes it a bit safer on the fingers with the trig . on th...	mr glassies	3	1004	01:10 AM Aug 20, 2013 by glassies
	three way fridge on 12 volt ???????????????????????? (Preview) i think im rite but if you run a 3 way fridge on 12 volt and the little exhaust thing gets warm do i presume its working . on gas and 240 volt it does just the fridge is pretty cold from the winter weather to start with dibs	mr glassies	8	1131	01:20 PM Aug 19, 2013 by VKPORTABLE
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