Techies' Corner

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...

Wild1 · Wild1

OK, all you tech heads out there, here's another one for you - my hot water heater has been kind of hit and miss last few nights. I can usually hear it when the gas ignites but tonight it isn't catching alight, it's trying to ignite - it tries 3 times and then gives up and the 'On' light just stays on rather th...

Wild1 · Wild1

Hi all, can anyone tell me why my tv works OK for about 10 minutes and then the screen turns off for a minute before coming back on for a few minutes and then turning off again. I am really tired of watching the first ten minutes of Warrior over and over!! PS the tv is an AWA LCD about 2 years old with built in DV...

Popeye · Popeye

Can anyone tell me what is the best Vast Box for TV Thank you.

Dougwe · Dougwe

Hi all, I have a 90Lt Dometic 3 way fridge fitted to my Avan and has been working well until two days ago when for some reason it just stopped working on 240v. I have checked the main power supply and auto cut of board and all is ok, power is getting in to the Avan so that's not it. Gas and 12v works fine. I am usin...

happy travellers · happy travellers

Before finally signing off on our new Lotus van we have been recommended to protect the underside of the van with a product called Vantec. Would this be something we should do? Or is it not really necessary? Has anyone used this or a similar product?

milo · milo

I think we talked about this once before , but I cant find where, I keep getting words highlighted on my browser, firefox (latest version) and dont know how to get rid of it, any ideas? thanks

winnie981 · winnie981

Solar panel mats on roof of motor home have lifted.Has anyone else experienced this? Anyone have solution?

spida · spida

Small high plastic air vent in side wall above couch leaks in heavy rain. Water pours down the wall on to the curtain pelmet! I have tightened the screw and put more sealant aroung the outside. Thought that had fixed it but heavy rain last night and once again a pile of wet towels to deal with this morning...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

What is the design function of the gear box

Flicka9736 · Flicka9736

Hi there, I have a few questions (don't we all?!) I was hoping you may help us with. We just ordered our new van yesterday, its a 20ft 2.6t New Age Oz Classic. We are really happy with the van and all, but now Im worried that my little 04 sti TD Navara wont be up to the task of towing it efficiently and effecti...

elliemike · elliemike

We have bought a Samsung Galaxy Tablet 10.1. Had it about three months now and find it very useful for travelling. The Old Laptop has been retired to a bedroom of it's own. Also we now use a HEMA HN6 navigator (GPS) running OziExplorer. I have been able to load the oziexplorer maps onto the Gal...

bazzle22 · bazzle22

Hi, I have an older Coromal poptop with the round oyster lights on the ceiling. I am wondering what LED options I have without pulling my van apart. I do a reasonable amount of freecamping, and wonder if it would save significant power, and perhaps would provide brighter lighting, justifying the expe...

HiAceHome · HiAceHome

Sorry I posted this in the wrong section. I'll try again..... I am currently setting up my 1998 HiAce. I have 2x 80w solar panels and a 130ampH battery as well as the normal start battery. They are connected via a switch that I turn on when I drive and try to remember to turn off when I stop. To get it started I...

Gwian · Gwian

Any comments good or bad on the best brackets to use to attach 2 panels to the M/home roof. Brand, metal or plastic etc Thanks

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	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	1500	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	902	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	1132	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	957	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	904	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	5692	11:27 PM Jun 29, 2013 by PeterD
	Hot Water Heater Won't Light (Preview) OK, all you tech heads out there, here's another one for you - my hot water heater has been kind of hit and miss last few nights. I can usually hear it when the gas ignites but tonight it isn't catching alight, it's trying to ignite - it tries 3 times and then gives up and the 'On' light just stays on rather th...	Wild1	2	744	02:29 AM Jun 30, 2013 by Legendts
	My TV keeps turning itself off! ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi all, can anyone tell me why my tv works OK for about 10 minutes and then the screen turns off for a minute before coming back on for a few minutes and then turning off again. I am really tired of watching the first ten minutes of Warrior over and over!! PS the tv is an AWA LCD about 2 years old with built in DV...	Wild1	39	6715	07:25 PM Jun 29, 2013 by Mark
	VAST BOX FOR TV (Preview) Can anyone tell me what is the best Vast Box for TV Thank you.	Popeye	3	981	05:12 PM Jun 28, 2013 by dorian
	3 way fridge not working on 240v (Preview) Hi all, I have a 90Lt Dometic 3 way fridge fitted to my Avan and has been working well until two days ago when for some reason it just stopped working on 240v. I have checked the main power supply and auto cut of board and all is ok, power is getting in to the Avan so that's not it. Gas and 12v works fine. I am usin...	Dougwe	15	17587	08:39 PM Jun 28, 2013 by Dougwe
	van underside protection, necessary? (Preview) Before finally signing off on our new Lotus van we have been recommended to protect the underside of the van with a product called Vantec. Would this be something we should do? Or is it not really necessary? Has anyone used this or a similar product?	happy travellers	6	1189	01:35 AM Jun 28, 2013 by Aus-Kiwi
	highlighted words on websites (Preview) I think we talked about this once before , but I cant find where, I keep getting words highlighted on my browser, firefox (latest version) and dont know how to get rid of it, any ideas? thanks	milo	9	947	11:17 PM Jun 27, 2013 by VKPORTABLE
	Solar panels (Preview) Solar panel mats on roof of motor home have lifted.Has anyone else experienced this? Anyone have solution?	winnie981	2	1021	11:04 PM Jun 27, 2013 by winnie981
	2006 Jayco vent leak (Preview) Small high plastic air vent in side wall above couch leaks in heavy rain. Water pours down the wall on to the curtain pelmet! I have tightened the screw and put more sealant aroung the outside. Thought that had fixed it but heavy rain last night and once again a pile of wet towels to deal with this morning...	spida	2	742	10:50 PM Jun 27, 2013 by spida
	Question Without Notice (Preview) What is the design function of the gear box	Wombat 280	14	1366	03:21 PM Jun 27, 2013 by rockylizard
	Navara and tow vehicle questions (Preview) Hi there, I have a few questions (don't we all?!) I was hoping you may help us with. We just ordered our new van yesterday, its a 20ft 2.6t New Age Oz Classic. We are really happy with the van and all, but now Im worried that my little 04 sti TD Navara wont be up to the task of towing it efficiently and effecti...	Flicka9736	23	8686	08:36 PM Jun 26, 2013 by ozjohn
	Oziexplorer on Galaxy Tab 10.1 (Preview) We have bought a Samsung Galaxy Tablet 10.1. Had it about three months now and find it very useful for travelling. The Old Laptop has been retired to a bedroom of it's own. Also we now use a HEMA HN6 navigator (GPS) running OziExplorer. I have been able to load the oziexplorer maps onto the Gal...	elliemike	0	1227	02:56 AM Jun 26, 2013 by elliemike
	LED lighting for older van. (Preview) Hi, I have an older Coromal poptop with the round oyster lights on the ceiling. I am wondering what LED options I have without pulling my van apart. I do a reasonable amount of freecamping, and wonder if it would save significant power, and perhaps would provide brighter lighting, justifying the expe...	bazzle22	12	2423	07:10 PM Jun 25, 2013 by Cruising Cruze
	Solar setup help (Preview) Sorry I posted this in the wrong section. I'll try again..... I am currently setting up my 1998 HiAce. I have 2x 80w solar panels and a 130ampH battery as well as the normal start battery. They are connected via a switch that I turn on when I drive and try to remember to turn off when I stop. To get it started I...	HiAceHome	11	1525	07:07 PM Jun 25, 2013 by HiAceHome
	Attaching solar panels to roof of M/Home (Preview) Any comments good or bad on the best brackets to use to attach 2 panels to the M/home roof. Brand, metal or plastic etc Thanks	Gwian	4	855	05:01 PM Jun 25, 2013 by George
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