Techies' Corner

losso · losso

I have a 1988 Regal pop top which has a leak somewhere at the front, resulting in rot starting in the frame. I have carefully siliconed every possible ingress point, but still it leaks. It also had a small leak onto the single bed across the rear, but silicone around the window frame and the tail light...

crocodile · crocodile

Hi there everyone, We have a Majestic brand RV/TV with usual wind up/down winegard antenna. We are having trouble tuning it in as per manual. Is there any tricks in tuning this in??. For normal house tv we get great reception in house but must be doing something wrong with caraavan tv. cheers crocodi...

kiwijim · kiwijim

Hi All, Can anyone please help, I would love to post some comments on the Grey Nomads Website, But.... every time I click on the words "Comment here " I get the following message....... Could not perform this operation because the default mail client is not properly installed. Is this a pr...

DeBe · DeBe

Looking for some technical in put. Have a GMC/Homelite 1Kva generator with a faulty AVR module Have replaced the blown IRFS640 Mosfet & checked the 2N5551 transistor which is ok. It still wont work so I cracked open the resin from the PCB & tried to draw thecircuit to the best of my ability, som...

Cee · Cee

Hiya, I would appreciate some advice on a tug for my van. I've recently purchased a 1988 13` Windcheater van, 800kg weight, but am adding an extra 300kg when loaded, and I am now looking to buy a 4wd tug to tow the van. So far I have considered a Nissan Xtrail, Subaru Outback, Mitsubishi Pagero, Cha...

Quietmike · Quietmike

Just checking if anyone has info on available spare parts in NSW (specifically fuel pumps/sensors) for 1998 Sprinters? Friends of mine have recently bought one and following up an ECD dashboard light, and loss of some power, were advised that it could be the pump/sensor - and that there were none av...

Cee · Cee

Hiya all, Here I am back again asking your advice I brought a preloved van that has been set up with solar power, sadly, the elderly gentlemen I bought the van from has dementia and couldn't answer a lot of the questions I had about the set up of the solar power and his wife didn't have any idea at all. As I pl...

Stretch · Stretch

I am saving up for my trip in two years. I am really interested in a slide on camper for several reasons.The main one being I want to be comfortable, but I don't want to tow (I'm a girl therefore not born with the trailer backing genes). I want to stay in one place for awhile and be able to leave my home but use...

bill12 · bill12

I am getting 18.6v at the panels, and 12.1 v at the outletside of the solar regulater, but 12.68v at the battery. Is there some fault or is the 150amp hr battery fully charged?The leds on the re which some battery state say its not fully charged. Strange, because it runs the fridge and the lights no proble...

FnOzi · FnOzi

Hi Everyone, I have just purchased 2 x 200 watt solar panels and wish to find the most efficient way to wire them in,in series. Both panels have three (3) posts, consistng of earth,power out and a second power out,which has a diode between the 2 power out poles. How do I connect in series without damaging...

tonyd · tonyd

Finally, after several months of not being able to post new topics, I can now do so, having acquired a you-beaut new wide screen computer. My trusty laptop would not allow new posts. I have no idea why. Won't bore you with how and why it has taken about three full days to get the new machine working. Very, v...

VK3FEMT · VK3FEMT

Gidday all; I have being meaning to write up some simple 'plain-language' guides for radio communications and and computers. I've started the radio part, and will get it posted as soon as I have made some good headway. Is there any specific items of interest people would like to know re computers? Eit...

Sheba · Sheba

Can some-one please tell me why all of a sudden, I can't post Pics ? All that happens when I've done them, is Red Crosses. WHY? PLEASE HELP. Cheers, Sheba.

Cee · Cee

Hiya All, I always get such great advice on this forum so here I go again, seeking your input for a brake question. I'm not very mechanically minded so please excuse me if my questions sounds a bit dumb My van is older (1988 Windsor) and the guy who owned it took off the hydraulic brakes (don't ask me why?...

erehwon · erehwon

Hi all, just a quickie. Recently saw a gas cyclinder that had the top cutoff and had been converted into a fireplace/stove/bbq. Any one got any ideas about making them with photos and directions etc. Have already filld the cyclinder with water 4x and it still smells of the perfume, is still...

erehwon · erehwon

Hi all, The last time that I went camping I saw that a couple of vans had converted gas cyclinders to fire places / stove tops / bbq plates. What I trying to find out has any member tried it an if did they doument the process with photographs, designs, ideas etc. So far I have got the valve out and have fille...

goldcoaster · goldcoaster

hi all, as a newbie this is my first posting however I have been reading this Forum site for quite a while and have learnt a hell of a lot.thanks for that. I would like to hear from fellow travellers who are towing a vehicle behind there motorhome. I will be towing a Suzuki grand vitara using the A frame set...

ozi2 · ozi2

Hi everyone, I have decided to add a 80 watt folding solar system to top up the auxillary AGM (100amp), it charges nicely from main battery and I also have a smart charger when 240v available, so the solar will be topup for remote use. There appears to be a lot of solar panels on the market and no shortage of...

possumyvonne · possumyvonne

hi all hope everyone is fine. i need to buy a new uhf antener for the 4x4 and justwondering what people are using. i looked at a 6.5dbs one to day, its the big one that looks like a broom handle. i was told that it wont break like the white ones do. for cost $235 what do you all think. should i get it as we are headi...

Dunmowin · Dunmowin

Hi travellers. I have recently taken ownership of a new laptop (Dell Studio 17) using Window 7, and I have an older Dell Photo 926, which I have just had confirmed will not operate on Windos 7. So, it is time for me to purchase a new one. I think Dell consumables will be hard to buy "on the road"...

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	Leaking Regal Van (Preview) I have a 1988 Regal pop top which has a leak somewhere at the front, resulting in rot starting in the frame. I have carefully siliconed every possible ingress point, but still it leaks. It also had a small leak onto the single bed across the rear, but silicone around the window frame and the tail light...	losso	6	1295	05:05 PM Oct 9, 2010 by losso
	Majestic TV/RV Wineguard wind up antenna (Preview) Hi there everyone, We have a Majestic brand RV/TV with usual wind up/down winegard antenna. We are having trouble tuning it in as per manual. Is there any tricks in tuning this in??. For normal house tv we get great reception in house but must be doing something wrong with caraavan tv. cheers crocodi...	crocodile	5	4689	09:41 PM Oct 6, 2010 by Wombat 280
	help with logging into Nomads website. (Preview) Hi All, Can anyone please help, I would love to post some comments on the Grey Nomads Website, But.... every time I click on the words "Comment here " I get the following message....... Could not perform this operation because the default mail client is not properly installed. Is this a pr...	kiwijim	3	1008	08:22 PM Oct 6, 2010 by PeterD
	GMC/Homelite 1Kv Generator AVR (Preview) Looking for some technical in put. Have a GMC/Homelite 1Kva generator with a faulty AVR module Have replaced the blown IRFS640 Mosfet & checked the 2N5551 transistor which is ok. It still wont work so I cracked open the resin from the PCB & tried to draw thecircuit to the best of my ability, som...	DeBe	7	4287	05:24 PM Oct 5, 2010 by BobnBev
	Looking for advice on a tug (Preview) Hiya, I would appreciate some advice on a tug for my van. I've recently purchased a 1988 13` Windcheater van, 800kg weight, but am adding an extra 300kg when loaded, and I am now looking to buy a 4wd tug to tow the van. So far I have considered a Nissan Xtrail, Subaru Outback, Mitsubishi Pagero, Cha...	Cee	11	2604	10:41 AM Sep 28, 2010 by elliemike
	Hi! Spare parts for Mercedes-Benz older Sprinter campervans? (Preview) Just checking if anyone has info on available spare parts in NSW (specifically fuel pumps/sensors) for 1998 Sprinters? Friends of mine have recently bought one and following up an ECD dashboard light, and loss of some power, were advised that it could be the pump/sensor - and that there were none av...	Quietmike	7	2803	12:58 PM Sep 25, 2010 by Quietmike
	Auto Electrician or Caravan Servicing Company? (Preview) Hiya all, Here I am back again asking your advice I brought a preloved van that has been set up with solar power, sadly, the elderly gentlemen I bought the van from has dementia and couldn't answer a lot of the questions I had about the set up of the solar power and his wife didn't have any idea at all. As I pl...	Cee	6	1872	12:44 PM Sep 24, 2010 by Happywanderer
	Slide on camper (Preview) I am saving up for my trip in two years. I am really interested in a slide on camper for several reasons.The main one being I want to be comfortable, but I don't want to tow (I'm a girl therefore not born with the trailer backing genes). I want to stay in one place for awhile and be able to leave my home but use...	Stretch	10	10006	01:08 PM Sep 23, 2010 by lyndevon
	solar-battery voltage (Preview) I am getting 18.6v at the panels, and 12.1 v at the outletside of the solar regulater, but 12.68v at the battery. Is there some fault or is the 150amp hr battery fully charged?The leds on the re which some battery state say its not fully charged. Strange, because it runs the fridge and the lights no proble...	bill12	9	1949	11:46 AM Sep 23, 2010 by BobnBev
	Wiring solar panels, in series. (Preview) Hi Everyone, I have just purchased 2 x 200 watt solar panels and wish to find the most efficient way to wire them in,in series. Both panels have three (3) posts, consistng of earth,power out and a second power out,which has a diode between the 2 power out poles. How do I connect in series without damaging...	FnOzi	19	3362	01:22 PM Sep 19, 2010 by Pam
	Computer mysteries (Preview) Finally, after several months of not being able to post new topics, I can now do so, having acquired a you-beaut new wide screen computer. My trusty laptop would not allow new posts. I have no idea why. Won't bore you with how and why it has taken about three full days to get the new machine working. Very, v...	tonyd	0	740	08:02 PM Sep 14, 2010 by tonyd
	Tech Stuff - Suggestions. (Preview) Gidday all; I have being meaning to write up some simple 'plain-language' guides for radio communications and and computers. I've started the radio part, and will get it posted as soon as I have made some good headway. Is there any specific items of interest people would like to know re computers? Eit...	VK3FEMT	18	2535	07:23 PM Sep 14, 2010 by GrumpyOne
	Heeeeelp!!! (Preview) Can some-one please tell me why all of a sudden, I can't post Pics ? All that happens when I've done them, is Red Crosses. WHY? PLEASE HELP. Cheers, Sheba.	Sheba	1	1650	07:08 PM Sep 12, 2010 by Happywanderer
	Older vans and manual brakes (Preview) Hiya All, I always get such great advice on this forum so here I go again, seeking your input for a brake question. I'm not very mechanically minded so please excuse me if my questions sounds a bit dumb My van is older (1988 Windsor) and the guy who owned it took off the hydraulic brakes (don't ask me why?...	Cee	9	2383	06:28 PM Sep 11, 2010 by coyotte
	Gas cyclinder/fire place conversion (Preview) Hi all, just a quickie. Recently saw a gas cyclinder that had the top cutoff and had been converted into a fireplace/stove/bbq. Any one got any ideas about making them with photos and directions etc. Have already filld the cyclinder with water 4x and it still smells of the perfume, is still...	erehwon	5	5979	05:36 PM Sep 8, 2010 by GrumpyOne
	Gas cyclinder/fire place conversion (Preview) Hi all, The last time that I went camping I saw that a couple of vans had converted gas cyclinders to fire places / stove tops / bbq plates. What I trying to find out has any member tried it an if did they doument the process with photographs, designs, ideas etc. So far I have got the valve out and have fille...	erehwon	7	2488	08:51 AM Sep 3, 2010 by BobnBev
	towing a grand vitara (Preview) hi all, as a newbie this is my first posting however I have been reading this Forum site for quite a while and have learnt a hell of a lot.thanks for that. I would like to hear from fellow travellers who are towing a vehicle behind there motorhome. I will be towing a Suzuki grand vitara using the A frame set...	goldcoaster	16	10208	10:55 AM Sep 1, 2010 by Quietmike
	adding solar to dual battery system..comments pls. (Preview) Hi everyone, I have decided to add a 80 watt folding solar system to top up the auxillary AGM (100amp), it charges nicely from main battery and I also have a smart charger when 240v available, so the solar will be topup for remote use. There appears to be a lot of solar panels on the market and no shortage of...	ozi2	11	4562	06:16 PM Aug 28, 2010 by tonyd
	uhf airials (Preview) hi all hope everyone is fine. i need to buy a new uhf antener for the 4x4 and justwondering what people are using. i looked at a 6.5dbs one to day, its the big one that looks like a broom handle. i was told that it wont break like the white ones do. for cost $235 what do you all think. should i get it as we are headi...	possumyvonne	7	1500	04:16 PM Aug 26, 2010 by VK3FEMT
	Printer for laptop (Preview) Hi travellers. I have recently taken ownership of a new laptop (Dell Studio 17) using Window 7, and I have an older Dell Photo 926, which I have just had confirmed will not operate on Windos 7. So, it is time for me to purchase a new one. I think Dell consumables will be hard to buy "on the road"...	Dunmowin	8	1383	04:07 PM Aug 26, 2010 by VK3FEMT
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