Techies' Corner

EilsnAlby · EilsnAlby

To all you wonderful tech guys out there, i have a problem which I hope someone can answer for me, our van has been sitting idle for about 4 months now and we are almost ready to move into it, so we plugged the power lead in to a power point at the house to get the fridge up and running, left it for about an hour an...

Plendo · Plendo

I have been watching the posts about battery charging with interest, and I feel there may be a good source of reliable low cost chargers in the hobby world. I have been flying electric model planes for a number of years, and they are almost exclusivly powered by Lithium Polimer batteries (one day we wil...

zagg · zagg

if anyone has towed there van with a vw amarok and if so how did it go

EilsnAlby · EilsnAlby

Well I finally bought our new tow vehicle, 2004, Land Cruiser 100 series GXL. It's 4.2TD and an automatic. In the the Patrol I towed in 4th gear, never went into top and at around 80 to 90ks. In the automatic I have the choice, 2nd, 3rd, D4th. Do I leave it in drive or select a lower gear and leave it in that? C...

Duh · Duh

Using say a multi-meter or plug in cigarette type 12V starter/crank battery reader, is the link shown below a good indication of the state of the battery; http://www.marxrv.com/12volt/voltchart1.gif -- Edited by Duh on Thursday 8th of November 2012 06:14:35 PM

Duh · Duh

Just some feedback, I intend sleeping in the rear of my Outlander overnight but was concerned the dash display light remained on if I had the rear hatch open even with ignition/accesories turned off and key removed. I was worried about my battery going flat overnight so took it to Mitsubishi servici...

tcp99 · tcp99

I hae an LCD Monitor which runs on 19v DC. What's the easiest and least expensive way to run it in my Camervan which is wired for 12v and 240v. Terry -- Edited by tcp99 on Wednesday 14th of November 2012 02:16:37 PM

bill12 · bill12

I wonder if anybody know of a solar panel regulater that you can manually adjust the current or valtage going into your batterys?My one stays the same valtage no matter what draw I put on the batterys. Very strange if you ask me.I have a cm3024z so called "smart " regulater, and I don,t think y...

Magnarc · Magnarc

G'day all, We recently acquired two 80watt portable panels to feed a 120A/H AGM battery. A couple of weeks ago we returned from a trip where we spent 10 days free camping in order to really see how long we could be without mains power. Three of those days were without TV, (no service available) but we did v...

Robyn K · Robyn K

Would it be possible to tow a small car like an echo behind a ford transit 2.5 turbo diesel motorhome. Or would it put too much strain on the motor. GVM is 3550 Robyn & Steve

gypsynolmate · gypsynolmate

I would like to know, if there are any GN's out there that have one of these toilets, and are happy with it. We have spoken to so many travellers, who have one, and are not happy, and can't even get satisfaction from Dometic. My husband is seeking out new or second-hand parts, mainly for the docking sta...

j and v kids · j and v kids

is there any one out there that could help me deside what type and size solar pannel to buy we have a 80 lt fridge freezer around 3.5 amp per hr in our 4wd and would like to run it off a battery and top up the power with a solar pannel Help us !!!!!!!!!!!!

Duh · Duh

Can anyone tell me please how long I could safely use a 12V 7W 7inch Oscillating Fan in my Mitsubishi Outlander when parked (motor off, using on auxillarly socket only on vehicle crank battery only). Because of weigth considerations I do not want to carry an additional battery. I only want to use it fo...

jules47 · jules47

Our grey water tank, on the Jayco Conquest MH, is blocked - how do we unblock it? Any ideas.

gitsho · gitsho

Hi does anybody know how to remove the water pump from the washing machine, rgds gitsho

tcp99 · tcp99

The owners of this program have now decided to offer it free free. I have used it for a few years and even paid for it. Version 11 has just been released! We'll update the website later this week! :) Advanced Uninstaller PRO is the ultimate uninstaller for Windows, allowing you to uninstall programs qu...

musketeer · musketeer

hi all we have a smart charger which keeps the batteries charged and is located in the boot of the van . lately it has been running continually and not recognising that the batteries are charged. it has also had trouble when the weather turns warmer. we have had it since we bought the van 6 years ago ,so it s...

Duh · Duh

Has anyone used or know anyone who has used these? I was wondering how effective they would be... http://www.transcool.info/ -- Edited by Duh on Monday 5th of November 2012 01:39:22 AM

PSAC · PSAC

Hi all, we pick up our new Sprite Quattro in February, its being shipped new from the UK, we intend to be away for sometime living on regular sites as well as free camps. We are having a 120 W solar fitted which is fine , also have a 3.7W generator for those times the sun does not shine. Do I really need a 2nd bat...

milo · milo

hi, for some reason i cant seem to read the grey nomads times in the pdf format, checked every thing in ie , google chrome etc and i have adobe pdf reader, got me stumped

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	CTEK multi XS 25000 (Preview) To all you wonderful tech guys out there, i have a problem which I hope someone can answer for me, our van has been sitting idle for about 4 months now and we are almost ready to move into it, so we plugged the power lead in to a power point at the house to get the fridge up and running, left it for about an hour an...	EilsnAlby	7	2852	04:21 AM Nov 21, 2012 by EilsnAlby
	Possible alternative source for Battery Chargers (Preview) I have been watching the posts about battery charging with interest, and I feel there may be a good source of reliable low cost chargers in the hobby world. I have been flying electric model planes for a number of years, and they are almost exclusivly powered by Lithium Polimer batteries (one day we wil...	Plendo	4	1309	11:38 PM Nov 20, 2012 by Time Traveller
	vw amarok (Preview) if anyone has towed there van with a vw amarok and if so how did it go	zagg	4	1883	05:41 AM Nov 19, 2012 by landy
	Towing with an automatic (Preview) Well I finally bought our new tow vehicle, 2004, Land Cruiser 100 series GXL. It's 4.2TD and an automatic. In the the Patrol I towed in 4th gear, never went into top and at around 80 to 90ks. In the automatic I have the choice, 2nd, 3rd, D4th. Do I leave it in drive or select a lower gear and leave it in that? C...	EilsnAlby	9	1202	06:31 PM Nov 17, 2012 by EilsnAlby
	Starter Battery 12V Readings (Preview) Using say a multi-meter or plug in cigarette type 12V starter/crank battery reader, is the link shown below a good indication of the state of the battery; http://www.marxrv.com/12volt/voltchart1.gif -- Edited by Duh on Thursday 8th of November 2012 06:14:35 PM	Duh	19	1697	10:36 PM Nov 16, 2012 by Duh
	Mitsubishi Outlander Dash Display Light On When Rear Hatch Open (up). (Preview) Just some feedback, I intend sleeping in the rear of my Outlander overnight but was concerned the dash display light remained on if I had the rear hatch open even with ignition/accesories turned off and key removed. I was worried about my battery going flat overnight so took it to Mitsubishi servici...	Duh	2	1865	03:46 AM Nov 16, 2012 by Duh
	DC Question (Preview) I hae an LCD Monitor which runs on 19v DC. What's the easiest and least expensive way to run it in my Camervan which is wired for 12v and 240v. Terry -- Edited by tcp99 on Wednesday 14th of November 2012 02:16:37 PM	tcp99	5	1127	01:36 AM Nov 16, 2012 by Nomad246
	adjustable solar panel controlers (Preview) I wonder if anybody know of a solar panel regulater that you can manually adjust the current or valtage going into your batterys?My one stays the same valtage no matter what draw I put on the batterys. Very strange if you ask me.I have a cm3024z so called "smart " regulater, and I don,t think y...	bill12	13	1613	12:21 AM Nov 14, 2012 by PeterD
	Solar Panels (Preview) G'day all, We recently acquired two 80watt portable panels to feed a 120A/H AGM battery. A couple of weeks ago we returned from a trip where we spent 10 days free camping in order to really see how long we could be without mains power. Three of those days were without TV, (no service available) but we did v...	Magnarc	10	1778	04:33 AM Nov 13, 2012 by barina
	Advice please (Preview) Would it be possible to tow a small car like an echo behind a ford transit 2.5 turbo diesel motorhome. Or would it put too much strain on the motor. GVM is 3550 Robyn & Steve	Robyn K	12	1935	02:46 AM Nov 13, 2012 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Dometic VT2500 Vacuum Toilet (Preview) I would like to know, if there are any GN's out there that have one of these toilets, and are happy with it. We have spoken to so many travellers, who have one, and are not happy, and can't even get satisfaction from Dometic. My husband is seeking out new or second-hand parts, mainly for the docking sta...	gypsynolmate	2	2983	01:34 AM Nov 13, 2012 by gypsynolmate
	solar panels (Preview) is there any one out there that could help me deside what type and size solar pannel to buy we have a 80 lt fridge freezer around 3.5 amp per hr in our 4wd and would like to run it off a battery and top up the power with a solar pannel Help us !!!!!!!!!!!!	j and v kids	10	2451	02:23 AM Nov 12, 2012 by jimricho
	Advice On Use Of 12V Oscillating Fan Using Vehicle Battery Only When Parked (Preview) Can anyone tell me please how long I could safely use a 12V 7W 7inch Oscillating Fan in my Mitsubishi Outlander when parked (motor off, using on auxillarly socket only on vehicle crank battery only). Because of weigth considerations I do not want to carry an additional battery. I only want to use it fo...	Duh	11	3483	07:44 PM Nov 11, 2012 by PeterInSa
	Blocked grey water tank (Preview) Our grey water tank, on the Jayco Conquest MH, is blocked - how do we unblock it? Any ideas.	jules47	2	1624	01:07 AM Nov 11, 2012 by jules47
	Lemair washing machine (Preview) Hi does anybody know how to remove the water pump from the washing machine, rgds gitsho	gitsho	2	807	03:02 AM Nov 10, 2012 by justcruisin01
	Excellent Free Software Program (Preview) The owners of this program have now decided to offer it free free. I have used it for a few years and even paid for it. Version 11 has just been released! We'll update the website later this week! :) Advanced Uninstaller PRO is the ultimate uninstaller for Windows, allowing you to uninstall programs qu...	tcp99	5	1052	05:16 PM Nov 8, 2012 by _wombat_
	smart charger (Preview) hi all we have a smart charger which keeps the batteries charged and is located in the boot of the van . lately it has been running continually and not recognising that the batteries are charged. it has also had trouble when the weather turns warmer. we have had it since we bought the van 6 years ago ,so it s...	musketeer	14	1976	04:10 AM Nov 8, 2012 by musketeer
	Portable Evaporative Air Cooler (Preview) Has anyone used or know anyone who has used these? I was wondering how effective they would be... http://www.transcool.info/ -- Edited by Duh on Monday 5th of November 2012 01:39:22 AM	Duh	13	1707	04:16 AM Nov 7, 2012 by ibbo
	Advice on solar and batteries (Preview) Hi all, we pick up our new Sprite Quattro in February, its being shipped new from the UK, we intend to be away for sometime living on regular sites as well as free camps. We are having a 120 W solar fitted which is fine , also have a 3.7W generator for those times the sun does not shine. Do I really need a 2nd bat...	PSAC	8	1348	06:23 PM Nov 6, 2012 by jimricho
	reading pdfs (Preview) hi, for some reason i cant seem to read the grey nomads times in the pdf format, checked every thing in ie , google chrome etc and i have adobe pdf reader, got me stumped	milo	17	1981	08:29 AM Nov 6, 2012 by PeterD
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