Techies' Corner

Collo · Collo

Is there anyway of upgrading the braked tow capacity of a 6 cylinder Falcon(auto) from 1700kg to 2300/2500kg?

adreamer · adreamer

Hi, I have just purchased a 2001 Ford transit lwb van. It has done 119,000 klms but no books etc. Don't feel it had been looked after. Has been Fitted out as a camper by the guy who orginally bought it about 6 months ago. I have had a service etc done but am wondering if I should have the timing belt done...

bazzaswife · bazzaswife

G'day All We are moving up to a new caravan and wondering if we could get a little advice from the more learned travelers out there on two points. On the first we know not too much at all - and it is 1. Our vehicle has a 7 pin round plug on it. The van we looked at had a flat 12 pin plug and a separate Anderson plu...

Fried Rice · Fried Rice

I'm considering a rack for an extra spare on our VW Trakkadu .. no room inside or on the roof. I came across this photo.. can't find the maker nor so far any other source, but it's pretty much what I'm after. Anyone know a manufacturer? Thanks for any help Fried Rice -- Edited by Fried Rice on Monday 23rd o...

milo · milo

hi guys, has any one experienced a problem with there pc (yeah i know many problems) i have one latley thatds driving me nuts and my local tech guy hasn't a clue it is like the = button is being pressed all the time and goes across any part of something that needs typing into ie keeps going like thids =====...

ken thomas · ken thomas

For all you nomads out there with some electrical knowledge ?? If I have 1x 80 watt panel putting out approx 4-5 amps and I join another 80 watt panel via a 2 to 1 anderson plug will this put 8-9 amps into a deep cycle battery ?? Ken

spida · spida

Nissan navara 2006 D40 (not a common rail)- had serviced last week, 120,000km. All good but garage suggested I get the injectors serviced as they are getting noisy. Can be heard when cold, goes as engine warms up. Local garage - take them out, send to be serviced, cost $200 each plus labour - Maybe $12...

bowsie1 · bowsie1

Gday All pick up our new coromal 667 27/10/13 We are looking for advice on towing mirrors for a hj61 landcruiser would appreciate some advice on this subject. Cheers Bowsie

trouto · trouto

have a Hayman Reese tow hitch on my Narvara i need to turn the tong upside down and re fix the tow ball back on top just to make the van sit straight behind the car, is this fine to do or is there some other way to go about it ? thanks in advance

PhillT · PhillT

On the RHS of the top vent, there is a vent insert (smaller vent) which when removed reveals a thin aluminium plate with a round hole in it, and small tab with a tiny hole through it. The tab on mine is bent over in half as shown in the pic below. 1. What is the plate for? 2. Is it supposed to have the tab bent o...

Jenral · Jenral

Hi can I get some advise on service intervals for wheel bearings & brakes We are a caravan almost 3 ton .

GaryKelly · GaryKelly

G'day, hello and how ya goin? Just wondering how long it takes on average to get a gas fridge from a warm start to cold. I realize a lot depends on ambient temp etc, but let's take an average summerish day of mid to high 20C. There will be times I'm not camped and the car's not running. I might be shopping or of...

turbopete · turbopete

Hi,,bought one of these,in very good condition 240K I want to change the trans. fluid but cant find out what filter to use ,other than that there is a plenty of info about vehicle is a 94 2.7L diesel if any one has one of these 4wd or knows what filter is used please let me know via the forum thanks Peter

Davemate · Davemate

Can anyone recommend a portable AC/DC radio for use in country areas. My caravan has a radio but struggles in some locations. Cheers David.

deconuts · deconuts

Hi everyone We have been comparing various generators, in particular the Honda vs Yamaha, but now I have come across the Fuji 4.4 kva which has all and more of the functions of the other two and at a price of only $1000. Does anyone have one or can any of you offer some advice.

Olley46 · Olley46

Could someone tell me ,1984 viscount pop top do they have a 240 volt overload switch and where it is located, thanks in advance. Lance C

aussietraveller · aussietraveller

We have an intermittent problem with water supply in the van when hooked up to a tap in caravan park when its playing up we get no water at the sink, Bathroom or front tap I have tried to replicate the problem at home but no luck to date Have spoken to Jayco who told me there is a small black colour ratio valve i...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

I watched a mate build his pride and joy roof rack to suit the Troop Carrier. Without doubt it was an art form when completed and looked a million dollars all fitted and loaded for the trip north out of Townsville. I and others had suggested to make a continuous foot running the full length of th...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

We have all been through the Big Toy phase of buying or subscribing to monthly publications in the hope of improving our knowledge base on a particular subject. Some contain a mine of useful information while others are just a mine shaft in to which you shove $10 or more dollars of you hard to come by ...

twobob · twobob

Living in a rural, and sometimes remote area, I find that it must be Telstra Next G network, and I use the "tick" phone. Mine is a Telstra F165 I have found other "tick" phones do not work here, and other very expensive phones un useable. It has never really been without signal in...

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	Up grade towing capacity. (Preview) Is there anyway of upgrading the braked tow capacity of a 6 cylinder Falcon(auto) from 1700kg to 2300/2500kg?	Collo	4	1123	05:09 PM Sep 25, 2013 by Baz421
	New timing belt (Preview) Hi, I have just purchased a 2001 Ford transit lwb van. It has done 119,000 klms but no books etc. Don't feel it had been looked after. Has been Fitted out as a camper by the guy who orginally bought it about 6 months ago. I have had a service etc done but am wondering if I should have the timing belt done...	adreamer	10	1126	01:58 AM Sep 25, 2013 by PeterInSa
	7pin round or 12 pin flat plug?? (Preview) G'day All We are moving up to a new caravan and wondering if we could get a little advice from the more learned travelers out there on two points. On the first we know not too much at all - and it is 1. Our vehicle has a 7 pin round plug on it. The van we looked at had a flat 12 pin plug and a separate Anderson plu...	bazzaswife	16	4962	02:38 PM Sep 24, 2013 by elliemike
	Extra spare wheel rack (Preview) I'm considering a rack for an extra spare on our VW Trakkadu .. no room inside or on the roof. I came across this photo.. can't find the maker nor so far any other source, but it's pretty much what I'm after. Anyone know a manufacturer? Thanks for any help Fried Rice -- Edited by Fried Rice on Monday 23rd o...	Fried Rice	6	2089	06:40 PM Sep 24, 2013 by countryroad
	problem with pc (Preview) hi guys, has any one experienced a problem with there pc (yeah i know many problems) i have one latley thatds driving me nuts and my local tech guy hasn't a clue it is like the = button is being pressed all the time and goes across any part of something that needs typing into ie keeps going like thids =====...	milo	22	1747	03:31 AM Sep 24, 2013 by Baz421
	solar panel input (Preview) For all you nomads out there with some electrical knowledge ?? If I have 1x 80 watt panel putting out approx 4-5 amps and I join another 80 watt panel via a 2 to 1 anderson plug will this put 8-9 amps into a deep cycle battery ?? Ken	ken thomas	26	2585	11:13 PM Sep 23, 2013 by ken thomas
	Experts advice Please re Diesel injectors Diesel injectors (Preview) Nissan navara 2006 D40 (not a common rail)- had serviced last week, 120,000km. All good but garage suggested I get the injectors serviced as they are getting noisy. Can be heard when cold, goes as engine warms up. Local garage - take them out, send to be serviced, cost $200 each plus labour - Maybe $12...	spida	23	9846	03:09 AM Sep 23, 2013 by nallingtoon
	Towing Mirrors (Preview) Gday All pick up our new coromal 667 27/10/13 We are looking for advice on towing mirrors for a hj61 landcruiser would appreciate some advice on this subject. Cheers Bowsie	bowsie1	11	2240	02:13 AM Sep 22, 2013 by valnrob
	tow hitch (Preview) have a Hayman Reese tow hitch on my Narvara i need to turn the tong upside down and re fix the tow ball back on top just to make the van sit straight behind the car, is this fine to do or is there some other way to go about it ? thanks in advance	trouto	6	1104	04:19 PM Sep 21, 2013 by PeterD
	Electrolux 3 way fridge vent question (Preview) On the RHS of the top vent, there is a vent insert (smaller vent) which when removed reveals a thin aluminium plate with a round hole in it, and small tab with a tiny hole through it. The tab on mine is bent over in half as shown in the pic below. 1. What is the plate for? 2. Is it supposed to have the tab bent o...	PhillT	10	2847	04:12 AM Sep 20, 2013 by PhillT
	Service Interval for wheel bearings (Preview) Hi can I get some advise on service intervals for wheel bearings & brakes We are a caravan almost 3 ton .	Jenral	9	4956	01:18 AM Sep 20, 2013 by Wombat 280
	Electrolux gas fridge (Preview) G'day, hello and how ya goin? Just wondering how long it takes on average to get a gas fridge from a warm start to cold. I realize a lot depends on ambient temp etc, but let's take an average summerish day of mid to high 20C. There will be times I'm not camped and the car's not running. I might be shopping or of...	GaryKelly	13	3966	01:16 PM Sep 18, 2013 by turbopete
	1994 nissan terrano (Preview) Hi,,bought one of these,in very good condition 240K I want to change the trans. fluid but cant find out what filter to use ,other than that there is a plenty of info about vehicle is a 94 2.7L diesel if any one has one of these 4wd or knows what filter is used please let me know via the forum thanks Peter	turbopete	18	4671	12:58 PM Sep 18, 2013 by turbopete
	Long range portable radio. (Preview) Can anyone recommend a portable AC/DC radio for use in country areas. My caravan has a radio but struggles in some locations. Cheers David.	Davemate	10	9270	10:45 PM Sep 17, 2013 by Davemate
	help with generator buying advice (Preview) Hi everyone We have been comparing various generators, in particular the Honda vs Yamaha, but now I have come across the Fuji 4.4 kva which has all and more of the functions of the other two and at a price of only $1000. Does anyone have one or can any of you offer some advice.	deconuts	19	2030	08:13 PM Sep 16, 2013 by oldtrack123
	Overload switch (Preview) Could someone tell me ,1984 viscount pop top do they have a 240 volt overload switch and where it is located, thanks in advance. Lance C	Olley46	16	1411	07:16 AM Sep 16, 2013 by oldtrack123
	Help No Water (Preview) We have an intermittent problem with water supply in the van when hooked up to a tap in caravan park when its playing up we get no water at the sink, Bathroom or front tap I have tried to replicate the problem at home but no luck to date Have spoken to Jayco who told me there is a small black colour ratio valve i...	aussietraveller	7	1257	09:50 PM Sep 15, 2013 by Dunmowin
	DIY Roof Racks - Don't Do It (Preview) I watched a mate build his pride and joy roof rack to suit the Troop Carrier. Without doubt it was an art form when completed and looked a million dollars all fitted and loaded for the trip north out of Townsville. I and others had suggested to make a continuous foot running the full length of th...	Wombat 280	1	6696	06:27 PM Sep 15, 2013 by Diggings
	Worthwhile Outdoor Style Publications (Preview) We have all been through the Big Toy phase of buying or subscribing to monthly publications in the hope of improving our knowledge base on a particular subject. Some contain a mine of useful information while others are just a mine shaft in to which you shove $10 or more dollars of you hard to come by ...	Wombat 280	8	1688	06:08 PM Sep 15, 2013 by Diggings
	Which Mobile Phone should I have (Preview) Living in a rural, and sometimes remote area, I find that it must be Telstra Next G network, and I use the "tick" phone. Mine is a Telstra F165 I have found other "tick" phones do not work here, and other very expensive phones un useable. It has never really been without signal in...	twobob	18	2267	06:05 PM Sep 15, 2013 by Diggings
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