Techies' Corner

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,...

Yuglamron · Yuglamron

http://www.calfinn.com.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=78&Itemid=92

shekon · shekon

I thought I had it all sorted, what my nomadic lifestyle would consist of, and now it is all up in the air again. I have started to reconsider the MH idea and looking at car and caravan set up. Now of course I would have to do a lot of practical studying as I have never towed before, but considering practicali...

Cloak · Cloak

I'm wondering if slide-outs are a good idea or not. Seems every van my little sweetie likes has one. I have no idea how they keep sealed, never seen one up close. Sealed from water and dust that is. Thanks in advance Steve

QueenKombi · QueenKombi

http://www.portablefridgesonline.com.au/waeco-fo...

baute · baute

Hi All, Well thank you all for your responses to my previous thread. I can now say: "I CAN DO IT" the deed is done and thanks goes to the ideas of many on here. You should be able to feel my smile from where you are because I can't stop smiling :) This is how it all ended: I decided to purchase the KCI E...

FENCER · FENCER

Have just taken delivery of a new tandem axle caravan,and surprise surprise they dont supply a jack with it.Does anyone have any advise on what to get .The van has a tare weight of 1993kgs ' and the jacking point is app 30cm from ground

Two Strays · Two Strays

Hello All I have two Shurflo 13lpm pumps fitted to the van. One for filtered water and the other one the other items, eg sink, shower etc. The one on the filter tap had developed a habit of pulsating at irregular times while in use. I have filled the tanks, checked for leakes/loose fittings on the suc...

2foot6 · 2foot6

I have finally fixed the problem of incorrect readings from the sensors in the grey water tank. Aldi stores are selling at the moment a drain pipe cleaner kit ,comprising of two different size hoses and fittings to clean out the drains in the kitchen and laundry,a $6.99 purchase.I pushed the smaller h...

goldcoaster · goldcoaster

I have 2 x 120a/h deep gel batteries.I run 2 x 70 watt panels,I find at times they just keep up with our power consumption in the motorhome over a few days ,and have had a blackout once. If I was to add another panel,do I have too match up the 70watt panels or can I go a bigger panel e.g 200 watt.Thanks

FENCER · FENCER

Have just taken delivery of a new tandem axle caravan,and surprise surprise they dont supply a jack with it.Does anyone have any advise on what to get .The van has a tare weight of 1993kgs ' and the jacking point is app 30cm from ground

milo · milo

Hi guys, don't know if this is possible I have a pc and a laptop , I have a wireless keyboard/mouse for the pc and a wired keyboard and mouse for the laptop, ( so I keep the laptop nice n clean !) any way, is there a way to share the wireless keyboard and mouse across the laptop and pc? thanks

Mark · Mark

I loved the post about what is the purpose of a gearbox, it's so wonderful how people's imagination works and how we all see things in different ways, especially being technically minded (sometimes technical bod's look too deep for an answer.......... SOL!! You'd agree with that eh??) SO, here's an...

Wild1 · Wild1

I have just bought another 3.7kg bottle of gas which lasts me about a week, Swap & Go. The fella at Bunnings said that for another $2 I could have bought 9kg - that's more than twice as much gas! The sticking point is my 2 little bottles sit in a fiberglass compartment under the lounge but above the flo...

JulieM · JulieM

I'm told panels are a lot lighter than they used to be. Read the other posts here about solar. I want to trickle feed the existing battery in my pop-top when I'm off power. Van is very new (delivered 29/5). Should I let a dealer do it, forget it (too many risks...leaks, fitting etc), or consider it a possi...

Sub Forum	Topics	Posts	Last Post
Solar Power The place to discuss all things solar	450	6096	09:40 PM Oct 26, 2026 by TimTim
Safety Information and Recalls Learn about product/vehicle recall notices and general safety information	209	383	11:52 AM Aug 26, 2026 by Possum3
Weights and Measures A place to discuss all weighty issues such as GVM, TBM, GTM, ATM, GCM and other related topics	96	2598	02:13 PM Sep 2, 2026 by Ian G
Computers, phones and internet Raise issues with computers, phones and the internet	17	162	01:20 PM Aug 20, 2026 by dorian

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	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	2030	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	3785	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	795	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	1488	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	1343	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	1335	12:53 AM Jul 6, 2013 by Plendo
	Power Enforcer Australian Distributor. (Preview) http://www.calfinn.com.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=78&Itemid=92	Yuglamron	2	725	11:19 PM Jul 5, 2013 by Legendts
	Caravan maintainence compared to MH. (Preview) I thought I had it all sorted, what my nomadic lifestyle would consist of, and now it is all up in the air again. I have started to reconsider the MH idea and looking at car and caravan set up. Now of course I would have to do a lot of practical studying as I have never towed before, but considering practicali...	shekon	13	1309	11:03 PM Jul 5, 2013 by Shogun
	Slide-out durability? (Preview) I'm wondering if slide-outs are a good idea or not. Seems every van my little sweetie likes has one. I have no idea how they keep sealed, never seen one up close. Sealed from water and dust that is. Thanks in advance Steve	Cloak	4	1172	10:57 PM Jul 5, 2013 by Legendts
	Waeco folding solar panels............ good price! (Preview) http://www.portablefridgesonline.com.au/waeco-fo...	QueenKombi	9	4910	09:36 PM Jul 5, 2013 by QueenKombi
	A happy nutty ending (Preview) Hi All, Well thank you all for your responses to my previous thread. I can now say: "I CAN DO IT" the deed is done and thanks goes to the ideas of many on here. You should be able to feel my smile from where you are because I can't stop smiling :) This is how it all ended: I decided to purchase the KCI E...	baute	4	866	05:34 PM Jul 5, 2013 by Cupie
	caravan jack (Preview) Have just taken delivery of a new tandem axle caravan,and surprise surprise they dont supply a jack with it.Does anyone have any advise on what to get .The van has a tare weight of 1993kgs ' and the jacking point is app 30cm from ground	FENCER	13	2442	05:54 PM Jul 4, 2013 by Ontos45
	Pulsating Shurflo Water Pump (Preview) Hello All I have two Shurflo 13lpm pumps fitted to the van. One for filtered water and the other one the other items, eg sink, shower etc. The one on the filter tap had developed a habit of pulsating at irregular times while in use. I have filled the tanks, checked for leakes/loose fittings on the suc...	Two Strays	20	14456	12:08 AM Jul 4, 2013 by Mark
	Grey Water Tank Sensors FIX (Preview) I have finally fixed the problem of incorrect readings from the sensors in the grey water tank. Aldi stores are selling at the moment a drain pipe cleaner kit ,comprising of two different size hoses and fittings to clean out the drains in the kitchen and laundry,a $6.99 purchase.I pushed the smaller h...	2foot6	1	1370	12:31 AM Jul 4, 2013 by jules47
	Can you have too much solar (Preview) I have 2 x 120a/h deep gel batteries.I run 2 x 70 watt panels,I find at times they just keep up with our power consumption in the motorhome over a few days ,and have had a blackout once. If I was to add another panel,do I have too match up the 70watt panels or can I go a bigger panel e.g 200 watt.Thanks	goldcoaster	9	1618	05:01 AM Jul 3, 2013 by Plendo
	caravan jack (Preview) Have just taken delivery of a new tandem axle caravan,and surprise surprise they dont supply a jack with it.Does anyone have any advise on what to get .The van has a tare weight of 1993kgs ' and the jacking point is app 30cm from ground	FENCER	2	973	04:13 AM Jul 2, 2013 by justcruisin01
	using one keyboard and mouse with 2 computers? (Preview) Hi guys, don't know if this is possible I have a pc and a laptop , I have a wireless keyboard/mouse for the pc and a wired keyboard and mouse for the laptop, ( so I keep the laptop nice n clean !) any way, is there a way to share the wireless keyboard and mouse across the laptop and pc? thanks	milo	9	1231	02:38 AM Jul 2, 2013 by 03_troopy
	Differentials!! (Preview) I loved the post about what is the purpose of a gearbox, it's so wonderful how people's imagination works and how we all see things in different ways, especially being technically minded (sometimes technical bod's look too deep for an answer.......... SOL!! You'd agree with that eh??) SO, here's an...	Mark	9	1048	01:20 AM Jul 2, 2013 by mr glassies
	Speaking of Gas (Preview) I have just bought another 3.7kg bottle of gas which lasts me about a week, Swap & Go. The fella at Bunnings said that for another $2 I could have bought 9kg - that's more than twice as much gas! The sticking point is my 2 little bottles sit in a fiberglass compartment under the lounge but above the flo...	Wild1	7	976	01:03 AM Jul 1, 2013 by Wild1
	Solar panels on pop top, any clues? (Preview) I'm told panels are a lot lighter than they used to be. Read the other posts here about solar. I want to trickle feed the existing battery in my pop-top when I'm off power. Van is very new (delivered 29/5). Should I let a dealer do it, forget it (too many risks...leaks, fitting etc), or consider it a possi...	JulieM	7	5840	11:27 PM Jun 29, 2013 by PeterD
«First < 1 … 300 301 302 303 304 … 354 > Last» \| Page of 354 sorted by