Techies' Corner

JulieM · JulieM

I have a Coromal Magnum transformer. It has 2 drop down beds at each end. Before I ordered the van I had a go at lifting the base and could do it. Now travelling with Mum and with 2 beds, lifting them is hard yakka! I am installing a pulley system (and letting Coromal know!). I have the pulleys and the rope (f...

Lomes · Lomes

Hi all i am looking to buy a bus/motorhome and am interested if any one is running around with a two stroke GM and if so what sort of fuel useage

Pykee35 · Pykee35

Just purchased a 2012 Ford Territory SZ Tx and would like to know what gear in the six speed box, is most economical to tow a 17.6 Single axle caravan.

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

Question without Notice. Is there any publications that have plans or general ideas on converting a Coaster of bigger bus and what the rules are in each state regarding certification of electric and gas fitouts . What makes me ask is I have a number of books on fitting out small boats and thought one o...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

Mate just got back from Rocky with his 3 week old Bit's -R -Missing Triton Spent 5 days in and out of no less than three dealers and now waiting for a transmission change. Wouldn't pull the hat off your head almost had to leave the 1500Kg van at Tweed Heads due to violent shudders through the transmissi...

GaryKelly · GaryKelly

I was searching for a bit of info about tyre pressures as well as what various numbers and letters printed on the sidewalls meant. I found this article which is very informative.

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

On Myrtle at the front on the bullbar is a strip of plumbers piping? with screw caps on the ends. I find I don't have anything to store in it. Today I saw on a friends van a neat tool box shape in the same place. It sat behind the top of the spare tyre and was still the length of the pipe on mine. I thought it what a...

chopit · chopit

Hello All, At the moment we are getting away from it all towing a camper trailer for 2 to 4 days at a time. In 12 to 18 months we plan to make a lifestyle choice and go on the road full time. When we do that we want to tow a caravan. The tow car we have we want to keep. It is a 4x4 Hilux twin cab fitted with a Commodore E...

Mark · Mark

With the varying towing regulations that are in place from state to state, how does that affect people travelling from their home state to one which they are visiting?? Would each state police expect somebody from, let's say, WA to comply with the towing regulations in victoria just to travel...

GaryKelly · GaryKelly

I read about gas heaters on the forum recently - bottled gas with a radiator type thing and reflector on top. They're designed for outdoor use because, I imagine, a bottle of gas is not a good idea to be used indoors. But having a bottle outside and a gas stove inside is okay. Right? So what if the radiator/...

bill12 · bill12

I just bought a Praelia 2 kva 4 stroke inverter genset, a Chinese " Honda " looking generator. Seems torunwell, and looks a well made product. Now , before people start bagging these things, it cost $319 delivered to my front verandah. I ran a small box aircon, whick went well and another sm...

milo · milo

can a motor home heater/conditioner be run from solar power ? or are they more suited for generators? ie in a motor home situation

Mark · Mark

G'day folks A little piece of advice. Make sure that you carry the special socket with you if you have locking wheel nuts. This week seems to have been one big round of chiselling wheel nuts off because the owner didn't have, or know where the special tool was. At our workshop we carry some "speci...

Mark · Mark

You'd be surprised how much dust and 5h1t gets into the plug connectors. A good spray with an electrical connection cleaner does wonders for ensuring a good connection. CRC spray or WD40 also works a treat and keeps the pins nice and clean ready for the next hook-up. Mark

Duh · Duh

As you know, when emptying a fuel container you never seem to be able to get that last drop out, petrol is not too bad as you can leave the cap off in a clean area and let it evaporate, however diesel does not evaporate easily. So my question is, providing they are empty, but with the possibility a very small...

UPO · UPO

The standard Jayco FM antenna & radio / CD we have is less than wonderful - as SWMBO likes ABC FM in the mornings, looking to install a higher efficiency antenna and a better radio. All suggestions appreciated. Will putting an FM antenna on top of the TV antenna improve the FM reception ( yes I apprec...

Wild1 · Wild1

Hi all, the other day at The Caves another Hino owner was showing me his, and he has a lockable metal cage built at the back for more storage. As the Hinos have a rear motor and the bonnet swings upward, the cage was designed to pivot from the back bumper and swing out to one side, thus giving access to open t...

Crashtac · Crashtac

Hey everyone we have a new, only got it a early June, 25ft Jayco Sterling and as it is winter we have been using a portable gas heater in it and are haveing a big problem with condensation. We have the vents open a bit and still find it a big problem. The van came with airco but it appears useless on the heat sec...

Dougwe · Dougwe

Bummer. I got the fridge fixed but he gave me a gas non compliance certificate because there wasn't a 40mm internal hole in the floor behind the fridge as the bottom vent was 25mm above floor level. Something about possible gas leaks could be a problem. He ticked the box saying not a risk and another say...

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

I went to the caravan place today to get prices for getting a solar panel fixed to the well on the top of cabin of Myrtle. Wanted at least 120w, and maybe up to 200, but after measuring he said only just get 100w and that's right to the outside measurements. All up will be close to $1000, with just the bits and...

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	Pulley system to lift bed bases (Preview) I have a Coromal Magnum transformer. It has 2 drop down beds at each end. Before I ordered the van I had a go at lifting the base and could do it. Now travelling with Mum and with 2 beds, lifting them is hard yakka! I am installing a pulley system (and letting Coromal know!). I have the pulleys and the rope (f...	JulieM	7	2574	12:37 AM Jul 23, 2013 by JulieM
	GM 8V71T (Preview) Hi all i am looking to buy a bus/motorhome and am interested if any one is running around with a two stroke GM and if so what sort of fuel useage	Lomes	4	767	04:21 AM Jul 22, 2013 by Lomes
	Ford Territory SZ Tx RWD (Preview) Just purchased a 2012 Ford Territory SZ Tx and would like to know what gear in the six speed box, is most economical to tow a 17.6 Single axle caravan.	Pykee35	3	909	08:45 PM Jul 21, 2013 by hako
	Conversions of Buses (Preview) Question without Notice. Is there any publications that have plans or general ideas on converting a Coaster of bigger bus and what the rules are in each state regarding certification of electric and gas fitouts . What makes me ask is I have a number of books on fitting out small boats and thought one o...	Wombat 280	4	685	07:38 PM Jul 21, 2013 by jimbo
	Lemon Laws (Preview) Mate just got back from Rocky with his 3 week old Bit's -R -Missing Triton Spent 5 days in and out of no less than three dealers and now waiting for a transmission change. Wouldn't pull the hat off your head almost had to leave the 1500Kg van at Tweed Heads due to violent shudders through the transmissi...	Wombat 280	2	619	02:42 AM Jul 20, 2013 by _wombat_
	Tyre pressures & load ratings (Preview) I was searching for a bit of info about tyre pressures as well as what various numbers and letters printed on the sidewalls meant. I found this article which is very informative.	GaryKelly	1	728	03:00 AM Jul 19, 2013 by hako
	Front storage on van (Preview) On Myrtle at the front on the bullbar is a strip of plumbers piping? with screw caps on the ends. I find I don't have anything to store in it. Today I saw on a friends van a neat tool box shape in the same place. It sat behind the top of the spare tyre and was still the length of the pipe on mine. I thought it what a...	Happywanderer	7	1285	12:42 AM Jul 19, 2013 by Happywanderer
	Caravan size suggestions,recommendations ? (Preview) Hello All, At the moment we are getting away from it all towing a camper trailer for 2 to 4 days at a time. In 12 to 18 months we plan to make a lifestyle choice and go on the road full time. When we do that we want to tow a caravan. The tow car we have we want to keep. It is a 4x4 Hilux twin cab fitted with a Commodore E...	chopit	3	953	10:36 PM Jul 18, 2013 by chopit
	Regulations - State to State?? (Preview) With the varying towing regulations that are in place from state to state, how does that affect people travelling from their home state to one which they are visiting?? Would each state police expect somebody from, let's say, WA to comply with the towing regulations in victoria just to travel...	Mark	12	1356	05:55 AM Jul 18, 2013 by Mark
	How's this for a dumb idea? (Preview) I read about gas heaters on the forum recently - bottled gas with a radiator type thing and reflector on top. They're designed for outdoor use because, I imagine, a bottle of gas is not a good idea to be used indoors. But having a bottle outside and a gas stove inside is okay. Right? So what if the radiator/...	GaryKelly	24	1923	01:41 AM Jul 18, 2013 by JulieM
	Praelia 2 kva genset (Preview) I just bought a Praelia 2 kva 4 stroke inverter genset, a Chinese " Honda " looking generator. Seems torunwell, and looks a well made product. Now , before people start bagging these things, it cost $319 delivered to my front verandah. I ran a small box aircon, whick went well and another sm...	bill12	9	1724	12:06 AM Jul 18, 2013 by Keith19837
	air conditioning and heating? (Preview) can a motor home heater/conditioner be run from solar power ? or are they more suited for generators? ie in a motor home situation	milo	2	924	10:50 PM Jul 17, 2013 by Keith19837
	Locking Wheel Nuts (Preview) G'day folks A little piece of advice. Make sure that you carry the special socket with you if you have locking wheel nuts. This week seems to have been one big round of chiselling wheel nuts off because the owner didn't have, or know where the special tool was. At our workshop we carry some "speci...	Mark	11	981	06:37 AM Jul 16, 2013 by Mark
	Plug Connections (Tug to Trailer) (Preview) You'd be surprised how much dust and 5h1t gets into the plug connectors. A good spray with an electrical connection cleaner does wonders for ensuring a good connection. CRC spray or WD40 also works a treat and keeps the pins nice and clean ready for the next hook-up. Mark	Mark	5	806	03:11 AM Jul 16, 2013 by Mark
	Using the same fuel container for Diesel and Petrol ? (Preview) As you know, when emptying a fuel container you never seem to be able to get that last drop out, petrol is not too bad as you can leave the cap off in a clean area and let it evaporate, however diesel does not evaporate easily. So my question is, providing they are empty, but with the possibility a very small...	Duh	15	1462	03:03 AM Jul 16, 2013 by Mark
	A better FM radio antenna ? (Preview) The standard Jayco FM antenna & radio / CD we have is less than wonderful - as SWMBO likes ABC FM in the mornings, looking to install a higher efficiency antenna and a better radio. All suggestions appreciated. Will putting an FM antenna on top of the TV antenna improve the FM reception ( yes I apprec...	UPO	1	973	08:08 PM Jul 15, 2013 by hako
	Speaking of Gas - Part 2 (Preview) Hi all, the other day at The Caves another Hino owner was showing me his, and he has a lockable metal cage built at the back for more storage. As the Hinos have a rear motor and the bonnet swings upward, the cage was designed to pivot from the back bumper and swing out to one side, thus giving access to open t...	Wild1	6	768	01:27 AM Jul 15, 2013 by Wild1
	Condensation problem in new 2013 25ft Jayco Sterling (Preview) Hey everyone we have a new, only got it a early June, 25ft Jayco Sterling and as it is winter we have been using a portable gas heater in it and are haveing a big problem with condensation. We have the vents open a bit and still find it a big problem. The van came with airco but it appears useless on the heat sec...	Crashtac	10	1869	01:18 AM Jul 15, 2013 by Wombat 280
	I GOT A GAS NON COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE. (Preview) Bummer. I got the fridge fixed but he gave me a gas non compliance certificate because there wasn't a 40mm internal hole in the floor behind the fridge as the bottom vent was 25mm above floor level. Something about possible gas leaks could be a problem. He ticked the box saying not a risk and another say...	Dougwe	11	1335	01:12 AM Jul 15, 2013 by Wombat 280
	Fixed Solar Panel ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I went to the caravan place today to get prices for getting a solar panel fixed to the well on the top of cabin of Myrtle. Wanted at least 120w, and maybe up to 200, but after measuring he said only just get 100w and that's right to the outside measurements. All up will be close to $1000, with just the bits and...	Happywanderer	36	1696	06:04 AM Jul 13, 2013 by Sheba
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