Techies' Corner

keiron · keiron

I am in serious need of some help fellow Nomads. I am going on the road on August 6th, and am wanting to access the internet wirelessly. I am hoping someone has done the research and can advise me on the cheapest and reliable method. By the way, I am quite a dinosaur when it comes to matters such as this. I loo...

briche · briche

Does anyone know how you gain access to the elec element of the above stove. I suspect that the element is faulty and needs replacing but just how you get to it is another thing. Just for the record I am an qualified electrician so not problems there it's just finding the way into the thing.I suspect that...

Olley46 · Olley46

Are you having trouble with LED roof lights playing up with the television,this may answer your problem,only sometimes when the tele is on channel 7 ,when I turn the roof light on it takes away channel7 if I turn it off on comes channel 7 I have two separate lights wich are LED lights turn them on no effect...

Cruising Cruze · Cruising Cruze

How can I get 4.5 volt out of my house battery is there an easy way to get it ? thanks all ready for your input Cheers John

Pete49 · Pete49

Well I have searched the forum googled Google until it gave up and can't find the answer. I just finished repairing my spare Mobitronic MPS 50A and just need to know what type of fuse on the 240V side. The board has it printed as 15A 250V but it doesn't state if its a fast or slow blow fuse. Can anyone her...

gooba53 · gooba53

I did search previous threads on this but didn't find exactly what we needed, so am asking for your help, please. We had the prodigy electric brakes serviced Wednesday. drove 15 km home and brakes are grabbing and too hot to touch. Took it back Thursday, bit of adjusting, drove 15km home, same result. D...

sandsmere · sandsmere

The hot water unit in the van does not seem to be working properly . The water is not getting as hot as it should . We don't need to use any cold at all in the shower . It is the same whether we are on 240volt power or gas . Anybody else come across this problem before ?

Duh · Duh

Has anyone used "Rescue Tape" and if so how did they find it please; http://www.rescuetapeaustralia.com.au/ It is available at Bunnings (and I assume other hardware stores) and also Jaycar, probably RV stores also ????

miroku12g · miroku12g

Hi all, some months ago there was a thread for a Gas heater system [ducted type] can anyone help with the address or a simular pls . Regards miroku12g

spida · spida

The button you keep pushing to light the Dometic fridge wont work today - had it going yesterday. No reisistance = no strike. Any one know how major it is to fix - can I buy one and get a handyman (brother) to replace it or will it take an 'authorised' repairman to sort? Will be in Perth (Yanchep) in a couple o...

Olley46 · Olley46

Hi out there in handy land,I am wanting to know how can I tighten the freezer door on an Electrolux threeway fridge fitted in a 12 year old Jayco Westport it is about 1/2 an inch or 10 mill off closing shut, thanks in advance. Lance C -- Edited by Olley46 on Saturday 27th of July 2013 09:12:47 PM

Beth54 · Beth54

Yes, I'm thinking of changing again. I'm just looking at this stage, but I've been looking around for alternatives to my current rig so I'm not towing. Keeping in mind that I'll never be a fulltime nomad, so the vehicle would be driven in my local city areas quite a bit. The only appeal of a slide-on i...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

Question on behalf of a mate who drives the above vehicle. Question 1 Should he drive in 4WD H 4 when towing as per Mitsubishi owners manual Question 2 Should he drive in 4th or in Drive auto

herbie · herbie

Read that K Mart are recalling the Jackeroo 240v are pump sold between March 2008-May 2013. As some pumps have internal damage to the electrical insulation in the cord,which is not always visible and can cause severe electrical shock. Also a recall on Suzuki-Alto (Motor Vehicle ) And the Mitsubish...

hako · hako

G'Day, I currently fitting a new mixer tap to my van - ended up buying the original crappy plastic design as no other will fit. (Dometic Cramer) $110 with fittings for about 100gm of plastic which will last according to the sales lady at least 4 years. Anyway, the new one has a better method of attachi...

biggles · biggles

Cancelled .. -- Edited by biggles on Tuesday 23rd of July 2013 08:18:06 PM

UPO · UPO

Went to buy a new deep cycle 120AH van battery - knowing a lot of RV use the RITA brand battery, I had a look on the RITA web site and their detail papers show that a DC series is for marine , RV type use - when at the battery supplier they insisted that the RITA RA series was what went into RV use . The confusion fo...

JulieM · JulieM

I need to do some small mods to my caravan and want the drill to be part of my tool kit. All suggestions appreciated. Cheers JulieM

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

Caught a quick look at today's Telegraph 23 July 13 and noted the recall of a generator set some problem with the battery charging leads becoming live 240AC at the clips Not sure what brand or who sold them

KevKim37 · KevKim37

While staying at a Caravan Park in the Flinders noticed that the "Large Autogas Tank" was fitted with a Bottom Pipe Fitting which was setup to "Refill" Portable Camping Cylinders. Then when talking with another Nth Flinders Park owner that the Gas delivered is the same used fo...

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	internet access (Preview) I am in serious need of some help fellow Nomads. I am going on the road on August 6th, and am wanting to access the internet wirelessly. I am hoping someone has done the research and can advise me on the cheapest and reliable method. By the way, I am quite a dinosaur when it comes to matters such as this. I loo...	keiron	14	1364	02:17 AM Aug 4, 2013 by bill12
	Replacement of elec element of a swift 500 series caravan stove (Preview) Does anyone know how you gain access to the elec element of the above stove. I suspect that the element is faulty and needs replacing but just how you get to it is another thing. Just for the record I am an qualified electrician so not problems there it's just finding the way into the thing.I suspect that...	briche	5	4052	02:13 PM Aug 3, 2013 by briche
	LED lights in roof (Preview) Are you having trouble with LED roof lights playing up with the television,this may answer your problem,only sometimes when the tele is on channel 7 ,when I turn the roof light on it takes away channel7 if I turn it off on comes channel 7 I have two separate lights wich are LED lights turn them on no effect...	Olley46	1	819	08:46 PM Aug 3, 2013 by Roadstogo
	4.5 volt (Preview) How can I get 4.5 volt out of my house battery is there an easy way to get it ? thanks all ready for your input Cheers John	Cruising Cruze	12	1203	04:09 PM Aug 3, 2013 by Cruising Cruze
	Fuse help for Mobitronic MPA 50A (Preview) Well I have searched the forum googled Google until it gave up and can't find the answer. I just finished repairing my spare Mobitronic MPS 50A and just need to know what type of fuse on the 240V side. The board has it printed as 15A 250V but it doesn't state if its a fast or slow blow fuse. Can anyone her...	Pete49	8	2818	07:36 AM Aug 3, 2013 by 03_troopy
	Hot brakes (Preview) I did search previous threads on this but didn't find exactly what we needed, so am asking for your help, please. We had the prodigy electric brakes serviced Wednesday. drove 15 km home and brakes are grabbing and too hot to touch. Took it back Thursday, bit of adjusting, drove 15km home, same result. D...	gooba53	8	1313	05:56 PM Aug 2, 2013 by Plendo
	Hot Water Problem (Preview) The hot water unit in the van does not seem to be working properly . The water is not getting as hot as it should . We don't need to use any cold at all in the shower . It is the same whether we are on 240volt power or gas . Anybody else come across this problem before ?	sandsmere	11	1527	02:28 AM Aug 2, 2013 by sandsmere
	Rescue Tape (Preview) Has anyone used "Rescue Tape" and if so how did they find it please; http://www.rescuetapeaustralia.com.au/ It is available at Bunnings (and I assume other hardware stores) and also Jaycar, probably RV stores also ????	Duh	16	2019	02:21 AM Aug 1, 2013 by mr glassies
	Help Please (Preview) Hi all, some months ago there was a thread for a Gas heater system [ducted type] can anyone help with the address or a simular pls . Regards miroku12g	miroku12g	7	1188	05:22 AM Jul 30, 2013 by briche
	Gas fridge lighter not working (Preview) The button you keep pushing to light the Dometic fridge wont work today - had it going yesterday. No reisistance = no strike. Any one know how major it is to fix - can I buy one and get a handyman (brother) to replace it or will it take an 'authorised' repairman to sort? Will be in Perth (Yanchep) in a couple o...	spida	6	1243	04:33 AM Jul 29, 2013 by Duh
	Electrolux fridge (Preview) Hi out there in handy land,I am wanting to know how can I tighten the freezer door on an Electrolux threeway fridge fitted in a 12 year old Jayco Westport it is about 1/2 an inch or 10 mill off closing shut, thanks in advance. Lance C -- Edited by Olley46 on Saturday 27th of July 2013 09:12:47 PM	Olley46	6	1049	04:24 PM Jul 28, 2013 by Duh
	Motorhome Comparison (Preview) Yes, I'm thinking of changing again. I'm just looking at this stage, but I've been looking around for alternatives to my current rig so I'm not towing. Keeping in mind that I'll never be a fulltime nomad, so the vehicle would be driven in my local city areas quite a bit. The only appeal of a slide-on i...	Beth54	17	1679	11:48 PM Jul 27, 2013 by Duh
	NT Pajero 2010 3.2 Turbo (Preview) Question on behalf of a mate who drives the above vehicle. Question 1 Should he drive in 4WD H 4 when towing as per Mitsubishi owners manual Question 2 Should he drive in 4th or in Drive auto	Wombat 280	3	904	01:04 AM Jul 28, 2013 by hako
	Recall on Air Pump (Preview) Read that K Mart are recalling the Jackeroo 240v are pump sold between March 2008-May 2013. As some pumps have internal damage to the electrical insulation in the cord,which is not always visible and can cause severe electrical shock. Also a recall on Suzuki-Alto (Motor Vehicle ) And the Mitsubish...	herbie	2	727	05:22 AM Jul 27, 2013 by Wombat 280
	Water supply quick fit connectors (Preview) G'Day, I currently fitting a new mixer tap to my van - ended up buying the original crappy plastic design as no other will fit. (Dometic Cramer) $110 with fittings for about 100gm of plastic which will last according to the sales lady at least 4 years. Anyway, the new one has a better method of attachi...	hako	15	1544	05:17 AM Jul 27, 2013 by Two Strays
	cancelled .. (Preview) Cancelled .. -- Edited by biggles on Tuesday 23rd of July 2013 08:18:06 PM	biggles	12	1244	01:37 AM Jul 27, 2013 by Beth54
	RITA battery question (Preview) Went to buy a new deep cycle 120AH van battery - knowing a lot of RV use the RITA brand battery, I had a look on the RITA web site and their detail papers show that a DC series is for marine , RV type use - when at the battery supplier they insisted that the RITA RA series was what went into RV use . The confusion fo...	UPO	4	5917	02:02 PM Jul 26, 2013 by muller1
	Cordless drills..advice please (Preview) I need to do some small mods to my caravan and want the drill to be part of my tool kit. All suggestions appreciated. Cheers JulieM	JulieM	22	10107	01:49 PM Jul 26, 2013 by muller1
	Genset Recall Electrical Safety (Preview) Caught a quick look at today's Telegraph 23 July 13 and noted the recall of a generator set some problem with the battery charging leads becoming live 240AC at the clips Not sure what brand or who sold them	Wombat 280	4	868	07:46 PM Jul 25, 2013 by 2weis
	Autogas Usage in LPG Fillable Bottles (Preview) While staying at a Caravan Park in the Flinders noticed that the "Large Autogas Tank" was fitted with a Bottom Pipe Fitting which was setup to "Refill" Portable Camping Cylinders. Then when talking with another Nth Flinders Park owner that the Gas delivered is the same used fo...	KevKim37	8	1940	01:46 AM Jul 24, 2013 by Legendts
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