Techies' Corner

Tim Robinson · Tim Robinson

Hi everybody Hope someone can help, this is our first post, so I trust we are in the correct area. Stella and I are preparing our 2003 Jayco Freedom caravan for extended touring in the near future. We would like to fit an extra gear carrying box to the rear spare wheel/ protection bar on the van. Has anyone...

_wombat_ · _wombat_

http://www.bayswaterjayco.com.au/Jay_owners_handbook.pdf

Steve and Maria · Steve and Maria

Morning all. Another newbie question. I connected water (to park tap). When i connected it my tanks were nearly empty, now they r full. Is it normal that the tanks fill when connected to mains water.

tonyd · tonyd

Posted this on another site and didn't get much feedback, so thought I would ask the GNs. I plan to add a canopy to my Colorado and had already bought an awning to fit on to the roofrack. However . . . it has been pointed out that the flexing between the cab and canopy would probably make this a bad idea and e...

whiteman · whiteman

Guys, have just purchased an new HD TV for the van to replace the old analogue set, checked system on the home antenna and all ok......transfered to van and reset the "auto search" and wound up with a lot less channels including no Chan 9, One HD, 10 etc.........is it a case of changing the win...

johnc · johnc

Hi all, need to clean black spots etc (mildew tree sap etc ) form rubber roof coating on a 2002 winnebago leisure seeker.Have found dicor products in usa suitable but they want both arms n legs to post to oz.Is there a suitable product avail in oz to do same and seal and protect the roof from further staini...

Wanta be travelling · Wanta be travelling

We have purchased a 1988 van 12 months ago, previous owner now deceased, so we can not refer to his knowledge. Looking for advise on how to set up the fridge and lighting with the 12vt capacity installed when purchased new. We have tried to run the 3 way fridge, with no result on any of the three power supp...

Beth54 · Beth54

http://www.lexulous.com/email?gid=2803579&pid=2&lang=UK

Vic · Vic

I have always used my wheel brace to remove wheel nuts and also to tighten them by pushing downwards on the wheel brace. That is the way I was taught and have never done it any other way. However I notice in my Hi Ace manual they have a picture and tell you to pull up on the wheel brace to loosen or tighten the n...

Mr Red · Mr Red

Hi All, It always pays to check every thing before going away. I went to refill a gas bottle, got home, connected everything back up, turned gas on. Guess what? Leaking hose to regulator, so back I went to get a new hose. Everything is all right once again. Mr Red.

milo · milo

any thoughts on where we can find one,? 2008 jayco conquest , been looking on line but no luck.. none in the book

Steve and Maria · Steve and Maria

hi all. once again a pretty silly question from a newbie. can i, and how do i switch off the 'electric' hot water and use only gas.

_wombat_ · _wombat_

Mick17 · Mick17

Hi guys, I would like to no if you can rotate a off set-stud axle 50mm tandem axles 180 degree and still have your springs under your axle. Is this the correct way to go to gain 75mm in height or should I cut the spring way from the chassis and add 75mmx 50mm the full lenght of the chassis. I just feel that lift...

bill12 · bill12

I am having vast sat installed at home as I am in a fringe area for tv reception. What do I have to get to use the box out in the bush?I should imagine a portable sat dish with the dohickie thing in the middle, plus a sat finder.I would apreciate some help.Bill

milo · milo

hi, i was talking to a truckie while on the trip as he had a replica rubber duck thing on the front of his truck, like in the movie convoy, he did say you can get dogs and others things too, thought would be cool on the tardis.. , just cant think of where to search on google.. or what there called..

tpryer · tpryer

I will be going to Kulin Bush Races 7-9 October 2011, staying at Camp Hart on filling my onboard water tanks and switching the pump power switch on the only water I get is the red hose running from my heater the pump does not switch off. is there a air blockage,or some other reason why I am not getting any p...

yeoeleven · yeoeleven

What is a recommended cycle when using deep cycle batteries. I have 2 deep cycle batteries in series and use 2 means of charging. The car when driving and the solar when stopped. The generator takes the pressure off the batteries by taking over the fridge, TV and laptop. I have a multi meter and check the...

nu one · nu one

hi t here GNs ... in an effort to be safe regarding fumes ..particulaly exhaust.. I had my exhaust man check only to find that the flexible section was leaking and could have become serious as the fumes from my engine are carbon dioxide and could be .... "FATAL" Thanks to "FLEXI FIT E...

BGR · BGR

Hi all I have a dometic 3 way fridge that has just started playing up when connected to 240v, the freezer keeps defrosting. Still works on gas. Has anybody else had this problem? If so is it easy to fix? Any help would be appreciated

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	Storage Box (Preview) Hi everybody Hope someone can help, this is our first post, so I trust we are in the correct area. Stella and I are preparing our 2003 Jayco Freedom caravan for extended touring in the near future. We would like to fit an extra gear carrying box to the rear spare wheel/ protection bar on the van. Has anyone...	Tim Robinson	10	3018	05:24 PM Oct 11, 2011 by Tim Robinson
	Jayco Handbook online (Preview) http://www.bayswaterjayco.com.au/Jay_owners_handbook.pdf	_wombat_	1	1307	10:50 PM Oct 10, 2011 by PeterD
	Water tanks (Preview) Morning all. Another newbie question. I connected water (to park tap). When i connected it my tanks were nearly empty, now they r full. Is it normal that the tanks fill when connected to mains water.	Steve and Maria	2	1691	08:45 PM Oct 10, 2011 by aussietraveller
	Roofracks on dual cab utes (Preview) Posted this on another site and didn't get much feedback, so thought I would ask the GNs. I plan to add a canopy to my Colorado and had already bought an awning to fit on to the roofrack. However . . . it has been pointed out that the flexing between the cab and canopy would probably make this a bad idea and e...	tonyd	7	8213	03:35 PM Oct 10, 2011 by justcruisin01
	New HD TV & Auto SEARCH ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Guys, have just purchased an new HD TV for the van to replace the old analogue set, checked system on the home antenna and all ok......transfered to van and reset the "auto search" and wound up with a lot less channels including no Chan 9, One HD, 10 etc.........is it a case of changing the win...	whiteman	35	4847	09:53 AM Oct 9, 2011 by whiteman
	cleaning winnebago roof (Preview) Hi all, need to clean black spots etc (mildew tree sap etc ) form rubber roof coating on a 2002 winnebago leisure seeker.Have found dicor products in usa suitable but they want both arms n legs to post to oz.Is there a suitable product avail in oz to do same and seal and protect the roof from further staini...	johnc	4	3096	09:16 PM Oct 8, 2011 by Jacko
	1988 Winsor "Windcheater", 12vt problems (Preview) We have purchased a 1988 van 12 months ago, previous owner now deceased, so we can not refer to his knowledge. Looking for advise on how to set up the fridge and lighting with the 12vt capacity installed when purchased new. We have tried to run the 3 way fridge, with no result on any of the three power supp...	Wanta be travelling	3	1784	09:55 PM Oct 6, 2011 by Connie
	PC help (Preview) http://www.lexulous.com/email?gid=2803579&pid=2&lang=UK	Beth54	19	1648	08:57 PM Oct 6, 2011 by Dave83
	Correct Use Of Wheel Brace to Remove Wheel Nuts (Preview) I have always used my wheel brace to remove wheel nuts and also to tighten them by pushing downwards on the wheel brace. That is the way I was taught and have never done it any other way. However I notice in my Hi Ace manual they have a picture and tell you to pull up on the wheel brace to loosen or tighten the n...	Vic	18	4093	10:39 PM Oct 5, 2011 by iant
	Inspection`s (Preview) Hi All, It always pays to check every thing before going away. I went to refill a gas bottle, got home, connected everything back up, turned gas on. Guess what? Leaking hose to regulator, so back I went to get a new hose. Everything is all right once again. Mr Red.	Mr Red	0	732	05:23 PM Oct 4, 2011 by Mr Red
	wiring diagram for our motor home (Preview) any thoughts on where we can find one,? 2008 jayco conquest , been looking on line but no luck.. none in the book	milo	10	7791	12:29 AM Oct 4, 2011 by iant
	hot water (Preview) hi all. once again a pretty silly question from a newbie. can i, and how do i switch off the 'electric' hot water and use only gas.	Steve and Maria	7	1651	07:56 PM Oct 3, 2011 by aussietraveller
	My New Win 7 System (Preview)	_wombat_	22	1507	06:48 PM Oct 3, 2011 by Brian88
	Rotating my Axles 180 degree's (Preview) Hi guys, I would like to no if you can rotate a off set-stud axle 50mm tandem axles 180 degree and still have your springs under your axle. Is this the correct way to go to gain 75mm in height or should I cut the spring way from the chassis and add 75mmx 50mm the full lenght of the chassis. I just feel that lift...	Mick17	12	3487	12:12 AM Oct 3, 2011 by Mick17
	vast sattelite portable (Preview) I am having vast sat installed at home as I am in a fringe area for tv reception. What do I have to get to use the box out in the bush?I should imagine a portable sat dish with the dohickie thing in the middle, plus a sat finder.I would apreciate some help.Bill	bill12	9	3697	06:52 PM Oct 2, 2011 by _wombat_
	the dogs on the trucks (Preview) hi, i was talking to a truckie while on the trip as he had a replica rubber duck thing on the front of his truck, like in the movie convoy, he did say you can get dogs and others things too, thought would be cool on the tardis.. , just cant think of where to search on google.. or what there called..	milo	1	940	05:04 PM Oct 2, 2011 by Pam
	Jayco Westport 2001 (Preview) I will be going to Kulin Bush Races 7-9 October 2011, staying at Camp Hart on filling my onboard water tanks and switching the pump power switch on the only water I get is the red hose running from my heater the pump does not switch off. is there a air blockage,or some other reason why I am not getting any p...	tpryer	4	2614	04:40 AM Oct 2, 2011 by tpryer
	Deep cycling (Preview) What is a recommended cycle when using deep cycle batteries. I have 2 deep cycle batteries in series and use 2 means of charging. The car when driving and the solar when stopped. The generator takes the pressure off the batteries by taking over the fridge, TV and laptop. I have a multi meter and check the...	yeoeleven	24	2018	03:59 PM Oct 1, 2011 by grandadbarney
	exhaust repairs (Preview) hi t here GNs ... in an effort to be safe regarding fumes ..particulaly exhaust.. I had my exhaust man check only to find that the flexible section was leaking and could have become serious as the fumes from my engine are carbon dioxide and could be .... "FATAL" Thanks to "FLEXI FIT E...	nu one	2	1039	10:49 PM Sep 29, 2011 by Dave83
	Fridge Problems (Preview) Hi all I have a dometic 3 way fridge that has just started playing up when connected to 240v, the freezer keeps defrosting. Still works on gas. Has anybody else had this problem? If so is it easy to fix? Any help would be appreciated	BGR	6	1258	07:14 AM Sep 29, 2011 by BGR
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