Techies' Corner

buffy61 · buffy61

Can anyone recommend a model?? How tricky they are to wire up to the van. Bought the one advertised at ALDI a month or so again but looks like it is going to be too tricky to wire in. How much (roughly) would one expect to pay for a reversing camera? Also...is there a camera that can be mounted on the caravan a...

sheppo · sheppo

Hi, i managed to leave the keys in my old Windsor poptop and of course the door locked with them inside. Dumb i know, is there an easy way to get the door open or is drastic action like break a window? I'm sure someone here will have done the same and will have a good answer, Thanks. Sheppo

Seano · Seano

hi fellow grey nomads, I recenty bought a Itech sat dish with the complete kit setup. using the instructions I went about setting it up and connecting it to the tv via a set top box I bought seperatly.when i turn the tv on nothing happen so i double check the connections and power source and still zilt, ha...

elliemike · elliemike

We are going to re cover the front of the Avan (Stone Gaurd) With Diamond Pattern PVC or Vinyl. Anyone give us any tips re Fitting, Adhesive to use, The amount of stretch, if any to apply. We have no problem in doing the work, but would appreciate all the advice we can glean. Especially the adhesiv...

geoffmaree · geoffmaree

Hi All Is there a way of entering co-ordinates without the use of a computer on the hn6. I cant seem to find anything in the book about it.

cobberandco · cobberandco

Anybody have some recommendations. Endless Breeze and Sirocco all around $150 to $160. Why does 12 volt seem to increase the cost? We have plenty of 12 volt van points and would probably have a relocatable fan.

miroku12g · miroku12g

Hi everyone, Just some help on new caravan weight's & Tow car please. Just picked up our new Van over the weekend, the compliance plate shows the following: ATM 2500 GTM 2280 Tare 2100 Ball 220 not really 100% sure what that all means, Question is i am looking at a s/hand Toyota Prado with 2500 T...

copper1 · copper1

Just setting off tomorrow 15/3 for 3 months. Just went over the van frount to back top to bottom. I have a question about the shower and the hot water system? Our shower is a combined mixer for the water the top tap adjusts the water from 38 degrees and by pushing an a smal button you can turn it around to hott...

Rodtrish · Rodtrish

Techies ,when working on my friends van I was touching the metal while sitting on the ground and I recieved a bit of a tickle of electricity ,any answers to this problem . thanks Rod

zagg · zagg

has anyone towed with a graet wall deissal

Two Strays · Two Strays

I have had a bit of dust collecting on the underneath (Clean) side of the top cover of the air cleaner of my LC 200TTD. The air filter was changed at the last service. It was the third filter in 36000km. I have heard that Toyota may have a problem with the filter but are not talking about it. Have any ot...

GaryKelly · GaryKelly

I have a stack of music CDs that take up a fair bit of room, so I was wondering if I could copy them to USB memory sticks. It would save a helluva lotta room! But do they need to be converted to MP3 format before being playable on a car stereo? I have no idea what format a regular CD uses, or if copying the CD files...

ajdeleon · ajdeleon

Hi All, Has anyone looked at this new Brake Commander controller\actuator for hydraulic brakes? Looks interesting, especially the wireless remote - no wiring needed in my new truck. Here's their website link - www.brakecommander.com Thanks, and looking forward to your feedback. Andrew

enzed · enzed

We had the wheel beariings on our double axle, USA imported van repacked today as general maintenance. We half expected the bearings to be different to Aussie vans, but no - the mechanic said the job was identical to working on Aussie made vehicles. The bearings are identical. The bearings weren't wo...

Old Crofter · Old Crofter

We are going to install a diesel heater in our Conquest Motor home and would appreciates hearing from others who have done it, particually the location of the unit and method of delivering the heat to the house. We will be tapping directly into the top of the fuel tank in the Fiat Ducato (2007) we are told...

scottynbulldog · scottynbulldog

Have been told we will not need to use our WDH when towing with this new model. Does anyone drive one and what do you do?

allinone · allinone

The Electrolux 3-way fridge had a major service last year (another story) and was working well on 240v and on gas. Then last week when operating on gas it was getting hotter and hotter on the inside and the freezer also defrosted. This was after driving steadily on a gravel road for 30km at relatively sl...

bill12 · bill12

Just got a prepaid sim from Kogan, and am Not happy. Activation number didn,t work. Spent 30 mins trying to get the right combination. So I ring kogan mobile- put on hold for 35 mins!At least Telstra is reliable. It would be nice if the sim WORKED. Bill

Olley46 · Olley46

A question for the brainy If you were told a wheel bearing had been greased , after roughly1500km would the grease go black in the bearing and still be clean in the middle of the hub ? Lance C

zagg · zagg

do nissan parthfinder tow well are thay on fuel

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	Reversing camera for the caravan.... (Preview) Can anyone recommend a model?? How tricky they are to wire up to the van. Bought the one advertised at ALDI a month or so again but looks like it is going to be too tricky to wire in. How much (roughly) would one expect to pay for a reversing camera? Also...is there a camera that can be mounted on the caravan a...	buffy61	28	15453	01:47 AM Apr 2, 2013 by Cloak
	Locked out (Preview) Hi, i managed to leave the keys in my old Windsor poptop and of course the door locked with them inside. Dumb i know, is there an easy way to get the door open or is drastic action like break a window? I'm sure someone here will have done the same and will have a good answer, Thanks. Sheppo	sheppo	12	2476	10:07 PM Apr 1, 2013 by Scotty01
	setting up of sat dish ? (Preview) hi fellow grey nomads, I recenty bought a Itech sat dish with the complete kit setup. using the instructions I went about setting it up and connecting it to the tv via a set top box I bought seperatly.when i turn the tv on nothing happen so i double check the connections and power source and still zilt, ha...	Seano	11	2067	08:13 AM Apr 1, 2013 by fitzy
	PVC / VINYL Stone Gaurd (Preview) We are going to re cover the front of the Avan (Stone Gaurd) With Diamond Pattern PVC or Vinyl. Anyone give us any tips re Fitting, Adhesive to use, The amount of stretch, if any to apply. We have no problem in doing the work, but would appreciate all the advice we can glean. Especially the adhesiv...	elliemike	7	1159	04:47 PM Mar 31, 2013 by elliemike
	Entering co-orditates on a hema hn6 (Preview) Hi All Is there a way of entering co-ordinates without the use of a computer on the hn6. I cant seem to find anything in the book about it.	geoffmaree	2	714	03:44 AM Mar 29, 2013 by Sheba
	12 volt fan for van (Preview) Anybody have some recommendations. Endless Breeze and Sirocco all around $150 to $160. Why does 12 volt seem to increase the cost? We have plenty of 12 volt van points and would probably have a relocatable fan.	cobberandco	7	1566	11:58 PM Mar 28, 2013 by msg
	New van (Preview) Hi everyone, Just some help on new caravan weight's & Tow car please. Just picked up our new Van over the weekend, the compliance plate shows the following: ATM 2500 GTM 2280 Tare 2100 Ball 220 not really 100% sure what that all means, Question is i am looking at a s/hand Toyota Prado with 2500 T...	miroku12g	6	1016	09:17 AM Mar 28, 2013 by ozjohn
	Shower Hot Water (Preview) Just setting off tomorrow 15/3 for 3 months. Just went over the van frount to back top to bottom. I have a question about the shower and the hot water system? Our shower is a combined mixer for the water the top tap adjusts the water from 38 degrees and by pushing an a smal button you can turn it around to hott...	copper1	4	1188	06:01 AM Mar 28, 2013 by vk6tnc
	Electric discharge when touching van and concrete floor (Preview) Techies ,when working on my friends van I was touching the metal while sitting on the ground and I recieved a bit of a tickle of electricity ,any answers to this problem . thanks Rod	Rodtrish	21	1583	04:07 AM Mar 28, 2013 by mr glassies
	new tug towing (Preview) has anyone towed with a graet wall deissal	zagg	5	840	07:20 PM Mar 27, 2013 by Peterpan
	Suspect air cleaner on Toyota 200 TTD (Preview) I have had a bit of dust collecting on the underneath (Clean) side of the top cover of the air cleaner of my LC 200TTD. The air filter was changed at the last service. It was the third filter in 36000km. I have heard that Toyota may have a problem with the filter but are not talking about it. Have any ot...	Two Strays	1	1069	04:52 AM Mar 27, 2013 by Rodtrish
	USB memory stick versus CD/DVD (Preview) I have a stack of music CDs that take up a fair bit of room, so I was wondering if I could copy them to USB memory sticks. It would save a helluva lotta room! But do they need to be converted to MP3 format before being playable on a car stereo? I have no idea what format a regular CD uses, or if copying the CD files...	GaryKelly	23	2710	03:01 AM Mar 27, 2013 by 03_troopy
	Hydraulic brakes (Preview) Hi All, Has anyone looked at this new Brake Commander controller\actuator for hydraulic brakes? Looks interesting, especially the wireless remote - no wiring needed in my new truck. Here's their website link - www.brakecommander.com Thanks, and looking forward to your feedback. Andrew	ajdeleon	12	2243	10:32 PM Mar 26, 2013 by Baz421
	Imported USA Van Wheel Bearings (Preview) We had the wheel beariings on our double axle, USA imported van repacked today as general maintenance. We half expected the bearings to be different to Aussie vans, but no - the mechanic said the job was identical to working on Aussie made vehicles. The bearings are identical. The bearings weren't wo...	enzed	7	992	04:47 PM Mar 26, 2013 by Cupie
	Eberspacher Diesel Air Heater (Preview) We are going to install a diesel heater in our Conquest Motor home and would appreciates hearing from others who have done it, particually the location of the unit and method of delivering the heat to the house. We will be tapping directly into the top of the fuel tank in the Fiat Ducato (2007) we are told...	Old Crofter	7	4429	05:59 AM Mar 26, 2013 by PeterD
	Mazda BT50 (Preview) Have been told we will not need to use our WDH when towing with this new model. Does anyone drive one and what do you do?	scottynbulldog	4	1267	07:54 PM Mar 25, 2013 by rockylizard
	Fridge is getting hot on gas ( 1 2 ) (Preview) The Electrolux 3-way fridge had a major service last year (another story) and was working well on 240v and on gas. Then last week when operating on gas it was getting hotter and hotter on the inside and the freezer also defrosted. This was after driving steadily on a gravel road for 30km at relatively sl...	allinone	30	4339	07:44 PM Mar 25, 2013 by Santa
	kogan mobile (Preview) Just got a prepaid sim from Kogan, and am Not happy. Activation number didn,t work. Spent 30 mins trying to get the right combination. So I ring kogan mobile- put on hold for 35 mins!At least Telstra is reliable. It would be nice if the sim WORKED. Bill	bill12	24	4904	11:36 AM Mar 23, 2013 by johnno02
	Greasing wheel bearings (Preview) A question for the brainy If you were told a wheel bearing had been greased , after roughly1500km would the grease go black in the bearing and still be clean in the middle of the hub ? Lance C	Olley46	11	2585	03:54 AM Mar 21, 2013 by hako
	towing with nissan parthfinder (Preview) do nissan parthfinder tow well are thay on fuel	zagg	0	492	09:01 PM Mar 19, 2013 by zagg
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