Techies' Corner

GaryKelly · GaryKelly

In case my question about Sikaflex (as mentioned in Vic's thread about his water tank) gets lost there, I figured I'd better start a new thread. My porta potti lid/seat has a small crack in the plastic rim. It doesn't affect the toilet seat when the lid is raised, but the lid also acts as an extra seat when...

Duh · Duh

Near my auxillary battery, I have a ciggy type plug for 12V accessories and also another which I think may be for a TV. However the socket has two oblong pins, one horizontal oblong one at the top and a vertical oblong one underneath it. Although not touching, the two oblong pin holes are in a "T&...

herbie · herbie

Just thought I would pass on to anyone who needs any accessories.I have used this service many times and never had any problems,service is A1 and always prompt delivery.And best of all it is Australian owned based out of Caloundra QLD. www..jtsonline.com.au. 47 Caloundra Rd Caloundra.QLD I have n...

tonyd · tonyd

There has to be an end to the spending on the tow truck, eventually. I may get some diff breathers fitted this week, or I may not. Opinions invited on whether they are "essential", a "good thing to have", or "a nice extra". I will not be seeking out water crossings, but r...

spondulics · spondulics

I need to repaint the stone guard on a Jayco sterling and was wondering what sort of paint to use ,any tips would be appreciated.

Shogun · Shogun

Hi all I ask this piece of advice with trepidation because its likely, how long is a piece of string, but here goes. My new motorhome has 300 watts of solar power on it, upgraded from the original 150 watts. What have others found to be a suitable amount of solar to have for being on the road. i know it will de...

Flicka9736 · Flicka9736

Im looking at an 02 myo3 hard Range Rover. Don't like the look of these howhowever I seem to be able to get more bang for my Buck ($25k) than with the land cruiser,which is my preference...but I'm finding it difficult to get a TD for that price. I'd love to hear thoughts on the above car as a tow vehicle. keep...

Yuglamron · Yuglamron

To anyone interested in the Power enforcer tool to remove stubborn wheel nuts. I have emailed the company in Holland and asked who distributes and sells the tools in Australia. If I get the name I will post it in this section.

baute · baute

I am sending this out to the universe! Today I decided I was just going to do it! I wasn't going to let it beat me! I put my mind to it, I decided I was the last person left on earth and if it had to be done it was up to me.Having been stranded four times in recent years on the road with flat tyres and having the knowl...

winnie981 · winnie981

We have this brand on the roof of our Motor home and the panels have started to lifted away from the mat stuck to the roof. Has anyone else experienced this problem this particular type of panels?

Mark · Mark

Okay, so most of the regular users will have gethered that I do a bit of work on vehicles, mainly 4x4's, so here's something to think about. Today I had to look at a Land Cruiser that had a bit of an issue with a noise from the front hubs. After stripping them down the grease, that should be lubricating the b...

Duh · Duh

Has anyone had one of these fitted to their campervan/motorhomes of the none electric variety? I have seen a few mobile vans fitted with them for passengers in the metro area and was wondering what would be the best type, undercarriage fittings considered ?????

hako · hako

Currently we have a Hansen 240VAC hot water system in our Avan Cruiser. Of late, it's been making noises as it heats....bubbling noises, which it has never done in the past. I did a GOOGLE on Hansen heaters and found some negative results due to their alloy insides corroding. Back to GOOGLE and I found t...

goldcoaster · goldcoaster

Hi all, This is what I'm thinking of doing please correct me if I'm wrong. I want to run my Fridge/Freezer in the back of our Suzuki when being towed by our motorhome. I am thinking of running 6mm cable of my house batteries of the motorhome to a 50amp Anderson plug mounted on the bumper bar of the motorho...

hako · hako

G'Day, on our recent trip to Townsville (where we met Dougwe!), we had some problems in the van with water leaking from the connection at the sink tap - a mixer type. I removed the connectors but found no "O" rings which may well be stuck inside the tap. So what I did was coat the fittings with t...

D and D · D and D

We're planning on getting a Mazda BT 50 tug but after watching a telemarketing program on the tube about the latest Garmin GPS/SatNav system. I checked out the system supplied with the BT 50 and was very disappointed. The maps appear to be about 3 years old, they use whereis, no updates are currently av...

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

I know its been mentioned somewhere on here before, but can't find it. Heading over to Shepp next week and want to look into getting some bits and pieces done to Myrtle. I know other grey nomad members who stayed at Greens Lake, went over there to get work done. It was through town and down one of the side st...

JayDee · JayDee

Just purchased a gas heater from Brisbane Caravan Show for around $100. Only to be used while free camping, as we have A/c 240 V for C. Parks etc. Will use same in the winter months when travelling down south or outback. Instructions says not to be used in van or enclosed area. But!!! we are very mindful o...

ROAD RUNNER · ROAD RUNNER

Hi, I have a 2005 LC 100 series 4.2 turbo diesel with 5 speed auto transmission 120,000km and wondering if the transmission should have a fluid change. Apparently Toyota dont specify a service as its a sealed box with no dip stick however I'm told that it is a must if you intend to tow caravans etc....

Plendo · Plendo

Latter this year we will need to lock down the configuration of our new van, I think I have most aspects worked out, so I would like to run it past the knowledgeable people on the forum. I will welcome feedback, alternative approaches, etc. The van starts as a traditional rear en-suite, center kitchen,...

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	Sikaflex ( 1 2 ) (Preview) In case my question about Sikaflex (as mentioned in Vic's thread about his water tank) gets lost there, I figured I'd better start a new thread. My porta potti lid/seat has a small crack in the plastic rim. It doesn't affect the toilet seat when the lid is raised, but the lid also acts as an extra seat when...	GaryKelly	32	2523	09:04 PM Jul 12, 2013 by Duh
	What is this socket for? 12V? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Near my auxillary battery, I have a ciggy type plug for 12V accessories and also another which I think may be for a TV. However the socket has two oblong pins, one horizontal oblong one at the top and a vertical oblong one underneath it. Although not touching, the two oblong pin holes are in a "T&...	Duh	42	5115	03:40 PM Jul 12, 2013 by oldtrack123
	Excellent on line shop. (Preview) Just thought I would pass on to anyone who needs any accessories.I have used this service many times and never had any problems,service is A1 and always prompt delivery.And best of all it is Australian owned based out of Caloundra QLD. www..jtsonline.com.au. 47 Caloundra Rd Caloundra.QLD I have n...	herbie	8	1583	08:45 PM Jul 12, 2013 by herbie
	Diff breathers (Preview) There has to be an end to the spending on the tow truck, eventually. I may get some diff breathers fitted this week, or I may not. Opinions invited on whether they are "essential", a "good thing to have", or "a nice extra". I will not be seeking out water crossings, but r...	tonyd	8	938	08:17 PM Jul 12, 2013 by tonyd
	sterling stoneguard (Preview) I need to repaint the stone guard on a Jayco sterling and was wondering what sort of paint to use ,any tips would be appreciated.	spondulics	3	1000	12:55 AM Jul 12, 2013 by spondulics
	Solar power (Preview) Hi all I ask this piece of advice with trepidation because its likely, how long is a piece of string, but here goes. My new motorhome has 300 watts of solar power on it, upgraded from the original 150 watts. What have others found to be a suitable amount of solar to have for being on the road. i know it will de...	Shogun	9	928	06:02 AM Jul 11, 2013 by Shogun
	Range rover '02 (Preview) Im looking at an 02 myo3 hard Range Rover. Don't like the look of these howhowever I seem to be able to get more bang for my Buck ($25k) than with the land cruiser,which is my preference...but I'm finding it difficult to get a TD for that price. I'd love to hear thoughts on the above car as a tow vehicle. keep...	Flicka9736	22	1636	06:44 PM Jul 10, 2013 by Ontos45
	Power enforcer (Preview) To anyone interested in the Power enforcer tool to remove stubborn wheel nuts. I have emailed the company in Holland and asked who distributes and sells the tools in Australia. If I get the name I will post it in this section.	Yuglamron	4	733	04:30 AM Jul 10, 2013 by mickm
	Just Nuts ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I am sending this out to the universe! Today I decided I was just going to do it! I wasn't going to let it beat me! I put my mind to it, I decided I was the last person left on earth and if it had to be done it was up to me.Having been stranded four times in recent years on the road with flat tyres and having the knowl...	baute	37	2425	02:14 AM Jul 10, 2013 by Olley46
	Uni solar (Preview) We have this brand on the roof of our Motor home and the panels have started to lifted away from the mat stuck to the roof. Has anyone else experienced this problem this particular type of panels?	winnie981	2	610	12:14 AM Jul 9, 2013 by TAJ
	4X4 Wheel Hubs (Preview) Okay, so most of the regular users will have gethered that I do a bit of work on vehicles, mainly 4x4's, so here's something to think about. Today I had to look at a Land Cruiser that had a bit of an issue with a noise from the front hubs. After stripping them down the grease, that should be lubricating the b...	Mark	3	772	10:15 PM Jul 8, 2013 by herbie
	Fitting Slide Out Step to Campervan/Motorhome - Brands/Types None Electric (Preview) Has anyone had one of these fitted to their campervan/motorhomes of the none electric variety? I have seen a few mobile vans fitted with them for passengers in the metro area and was wondering what would be the best type, undercarriage fittings considered ?????	Duh	8	1529	07:08 PM Jul 8, 2013 by Duh
	Camper hot water system (Preview) Currently we have a Hansen 240VAC hot water system in our Avan Cruiser. Of late, it's been making noises as it heats....bubbling noises, which it has never done in the past. I did a GOOGLE on Hansen heaters and found some negative results due to their alloy insides corroding. Back to GOOGLE and I found t...	hako	3	2618	03:06 PM Jul 8, 2013 by hako
	Running fridge/freezer in towed vehicle (Preview) Hi all, This is what I'm thinking of doing please correct me if I'm wrong. I want to run my Fridge/Freezer in the back of our Suzuki when being towed by our motorhome. I am thinking of running 6mm cable of my house batteries of the motorhome to a 50amp Anderson plug mounted on the bumper bar of the motorho...	goldcoaster	14	1991	02:45 AM Jul 8, 2013 by 03_troopy
	Sink hose connectors (Preview) G'Day, on our recent trip to Townsville (where we met Dougwe!), we had some problems in the van with water leaking from the connection at the sink tap - a mixer type. I removed the connectors but found no "O" rings which may well be stuck inside the tap. So what I did was coat the fittings with t...	hako	12	2000	12:47 AM Jul 8, 2013 by hako
	Which GPS/SatNav System (Preview) We're planning on getting a Mazda BT 50 tug but after watching a telemarketing program on the tube about the latest Garmin GPS/SatNav system. I checked out the system supplied with the BT 50 and was very disappointed. The maps appear to be about 3 years old, they use whereis, no updates are currently av...	D and D	12	3745	06:45 AM Jul 7, 2013 by Shogun
	Name of Shepparton RV - caravan - Campervan repairer. (Preview) I know its been mentioned somewhere on here before, but can't find it. Heading over to Shepp next week and want to look into getting some bits and pieces done to Myrtle. I know other grey nomad members who stayed at Greens Lake, went over there to get work done. It was through town and down one of the side st...	Happywanderer	6	762	01:45 AM Jul 7, 2013 by Happywanderer
	Gas Heater (Preview) Just purchased a gas heater from Brisbane Caravan Show for around $100. Only to be used while free camping, as we have A/c 240 V for C. Parks etc. Will use same in the winter months when travelling down south or outback. Instructions says not to be used in van or enclosed area. But!!! we are very mindful o...	JayDee	15	1457	07:12 PM Jul 6, 2013 by grae and deb
	100 series LC Auto Trans Service (Preview) Hi, I have a 2005 LC 100 series 4.2 turbo diesel with 5 speed auto transmission 120,000km and wondering if the transmission should have a fluid change. Apparently Toyota dont specify a service as its a sealed box with no dip stick however I'm told that it is a must if you intend to tow caravans etc....	ROAD RUNNER	5	1310	03:14 AM Jul 6, 2013 by ROAD RUNNER
	Configuring Our New Van (Preview) Latter this year we will need to lock down the configuration of our new van, I think I have most aspects worked out, so I would like to run it past the knowledgeable people on the forum. I will welcome feedback, alternative approaches, etc. The van starts as a traditional rear en-suite, center kitchen,...	Plendo	10	1300	12:53 AM Jul 6, 2013 by Plendo
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