Techies' Corner

_wombat_ · _wombat_

Hi guys, I have a wooden floor in my van, and when the weather is hot and dry (here in WA) the floor squeks when we walk on it, it doesn't matter if the legs are up or down, same problem. I was told by a caravan repair shop to stick a hose under and wet the floor from below, this did work for a couple of days, but wat...

ozjohn · ozjohn

Over the past few years there have been numerous postings on all the Cavavaning Forums in relation the whether Trailer Safety Chains are required to be crossed when two are fitted. The general consensus was that it was a legal requirement to cross chains in NSW and only a recommendation in all the othe...

yeoeleven · yeoeleven

The campervan I have just bought has a 15 amp connection but the caravan where I currently live has only 10 amp sockets. I have overcome this problem by making up a short adapter so that I can use the 240 volts from the caravan. The question is when using powered sites in caravan parks will I need a 15 amp lea...

Vic · Vic

http://www.candm.com.au/forum/viewtopic.php?f=36&t=7186-- Edited by Vic on Sunday 27th of February 2011 11:36:21 AM

Cee · Cee

Hiya All, Sorry, but I need to tap into your knowledgeable minds again. I have 2x100amp deep cycle batteries & 2 x 80w solar panels in my preloved van. As I plan on free camping quite a lot I am trying to work out how long my power supply would last before having to pull into a caravan park to recharge the...

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

My s.i.l. has come up with a new version of a plan for my bed. I really like this one as all storage is packed in under the bed and can't shift while travelling. Also can fit more in there as not having drawers they don't take up wasted space. It has a lift up lid specially made for under a mattress with air vent...

pricey43 · pricey43

Gary and Kerry are back from Tassie and trying to post on the forum. They can not get a comment or a new topic to be accepted. Any suggestions???

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

Was told about a Waeco Coolpro fridge/cooler today. Thermoelectrics Ambience of 30 degrees. It is small just the size I want, but is it enough. I don't need anything huge, but not sure about the working of these against a proper fridge. What do you think??

blaze · blaze

Had a fold up 80 watt solar panel and it wasnt quite up to the job. I purchased a 24 volt 190 watt solar panal on friday and fitted it to the van on saturday. Well what a difference that has made. To do a test I turned the 3 way fridge onto 12 volt which uses about 10 amps, didnt lose any voltage and made some small...

tabby · tabby

Can anyone tell us what the difference is between a smart charger and a inverter we have a smart charger in the van does this power the lights when not connected to power. Thanks

Sheba · Sheba

Just in case there are some out there who haven't yet seen one of my "Google It" posts, remember to do just that when you want to find out something. Also, if you want to see a place, or what something looks like, or to find out what something you have seen is, [like Marjs' Roasting Rack] clic...

flasher · flasher

any one with an aranda towbar [tag branded] fitted to nissan pathfinder r51 needs to get in touch with aranda as there has been a recall on that model. I had one fitted to my pathy in queensland in may 2010 and towed my van to queanbeyan and as i was taking van off at c/van park the hitch reciever broke away...

blaze · blaze

never had bad water in the van before but it appears that after being that hot in the tanks the other gay it now has a very undesirable taste. At vthis stage we are going to use 2l bottles and fill them at any clean point we can find. When we get to perth we will have to drain and refill with some thing like bicar...

ozi2 · ozi2

G'day everyone, I am seeking forum members advice on the best options for maintainence of century 100amp hour AGM that I have mounted in rear of 4wd. While I am not touring the battery is not being fully charged and I would like to know the best way to maintain/preserve its lifespan; ie; remove it from it...

Popeye · Popeye

Good people I live in S.A. and I need help. The battery in my Engles fridge is dead. Do you know wear I can get it undead. I can not do it myself. I have a medical condition that will not allow me to change the said dead battery. -- Edited by Popeye on Thursday 27th of January 2011 01:37:23 PM

jandas fun · jandas fun

Hi all. hopefully a simple question. When my c'van is hitched up to the vehiclle it sits a bit high,at the front. If i reverse the tow hitch it sits a bit low. Which is better? A bit high or a bit low. Maybe 30cm either way. Johnw -- Edited by jandas fun on Monday 31st of January 2011 10:22:10 PM

Sheba · Sheba

Here are a couple of Fuel Alternatives. http://educate-yourself.org/fe/fewatera ... an02.shtml Also, "From the Fryer to the Fuel Tank" by Joshua Tickell. "The Complete Guide to Using Vegetable Oil as an Alternative Fuel." Cheers, Sheba. -- Edited by Sheba on Tuesda...

petengail · petengail

Given that manufacturers of vehicles seem to think that we want electric windows and all the gadgets, I think it would be interesting to see how many of us would prefer electric to wind up windows? As the poll seems to be a bit too hard for me a simple yes or no would suffice. cheers Pete - as for me - I hate t...

dolphinrider · dolphinrider

Is there one mobile satellite dish that can cover both satellite tv and the internet for 2 computers? Thank you for your replies.

Ironman162 · Ironman162

Has anyone had any experience with portable satellite TV equipment? I bougth a setup and am trying to set it all up for my next trip.

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	Squeky caravan floor (Preview) Hi guys, I have a wooden floor in my van, and when the weather is hot and dry (here in WA) the floor squeks when we walk on it, it doesn't matter if the legs are up or down, same problem. I was told by a caravan repair shop to stick a hose under and wet the floor from below, this did work for a couple of days, but wat...	_wombat_	18	10080	12:31 AM Mar 2, 2011 by BushbabyandGumnut
	Safety Chains !!! (Preview) Over the past few years there have been numerous postings on all the Cavavaning Forums in relation the whether Trailer Safety Chains are required to be crossed when two are fitted. The general consensus was that it was a legal requirement to cross chains in NSW and only a recommendation in all the othe...	ozjohn	11	5089	12:13 AM Mar 2, 2011 by BushbabyandGumnut
	15 amp (Preview) The campervan I have just bought has a 15 amp connection but the caravan where I currently live has only 10 amp sockets. I have overcome this problem by making up a short adapter so that I can use the 240 volts from the caravan. The question is when using powered sites in caravan parks will I need a 15 amp lea...	yeoeleven	13	7095	05:16 PM Feb 27, 2011 by scooch
	Jayco Recall on Motorhomes (Preview) http://www.candm.com.au/forum/viewtopic.php?f=36&t=7186-- Edited by Vic on Sunday 27th of February 2011 11:36:21 AM	Vic	0	1919	10:54 AM Feb 27, 2011 by Vic
	Is there a formula to work out amp usage (Preview) Hiya All, Sorry, but I need to tap into your knowledgeable minds again. I have 2x100amp deep cycle batteries & 2 x 80w solar panels in my preloved van. As I plan on free camping quite a lot I am trying to work out how long my power supply would last before having to pull into a caravan park to recharge the...	Cee	9	3501	07:22 PM Feb 25, 2011 by Gary and Kerry
	Fitout - updated version ( 1 2 ) (Preview) My s.i.l. has come up with a new version of a plan for my bed. I really like this one as all storage is packed in under the bed and can't shift while travelling. Also can fit more in there as not having drawers they don't take up wasted space. It has a lift up lid specially made for under a mattress with air vent...	Happywanderer	32	3361	07:00 PM Feb 25, 2011 by _wombat_
	Gary and Kerry having tech problems !!!! (Preview) Gary and Kerry are back from Tassie and trying to post on the forum. They can not get a comment or a new topic to be accepted. Any suggestions???	pricey43	10	1811	03:12 PM Feb 25, 2011 by ozjohn
	Opinions on Waeco Coolpro thermoelectrics (Preview) Was told about a Waeco Coolpro fridge/cooler today. Thermoelectrics Ambience of 30 degrees. It is small just the size I want, but is it enough. I don't need anything huge, but not sure about the working of these against a proper fridge. What do you think??	Happywanderer	18	5917	09:48 PM Feb 20, 2011 by Happywanderer
	Just fitted my solar panel (Preview) Had a fold up 80 watt solar panel and it wasnt quite up to the job. I purchased a 24 volt 190 watt solar panal on friday and fitted it to the van on saturday. Well what a difference that has made. To do a test I turned the 3 way fridge onto 12 volt which uses about 10 amps, didnt lose any voltage and made some small...	blaze	12	1751	07:26 AM Feb 20, 2011 by jimricho
	Smart Charger (Preview) Can anyone tell us what the difference is between a smart charger and a inverter we have a smart charger in the van does this power the lights when not connected to power. Thanks	tabby	29	4073	06:01 PM Feb 19, 2011 by jimricho
	Another Google tip. (Preview) Just in case there are some out there who haven't yet seen one of my "Google It" posts, remember to do just that when you want to find out something. Also, if you want to see a place, or what something looks like, or to find out what something you have seen is, [like Marjs' Roasting Rack] clic...	Sheba	3	1309	12:52 AM Feb 18, 2011 by Sheba
	Aranda towbars recall [tag] (Preview) any one with an aranda towbar [tag branded] fitted to nissan pathfinder r51 needs to get in touch with aranda as there has been a recall on that model. I had one fitted to my pathy in queensland in may 2010 and towed my van to queanbeyan and as i was taking van off at c/van park the hitch reciever broke away...	flasher	7	3498	10:17 PM Feb 12, 2011 by flasher
	Water gone bad (Preview) never had bad water in the van before but it appears that after being that hot in the tanks the other gay it now has a very undesirable taste. At vthis stage we are going to use 2l bottles and fill them at any clean point we can find. When we get to perth we will have to drain and refill with some thing like bicar...	blaze	13	1701	12:51 PM Feb 11, 2011 by ozjohn
	best options for agm battery. (Preview) G'day everyone, I am seeking forum members advice on the best options for maintainence of century 100amp hour AGM that I have mounted in rear of 4wd. While I am not touring the battery is not being fully charged and I would like to know the best way to maintain/preserve its lifespan; ie; remove it from it...	ozi2	7	3198	08:23 AM Feb 11, 2011 by ozi2
	Dead Battery (Preview) Good people I live in S.A. and I need help. The battery in my Engles fridge is dead. Do you know wear I can get it undead. I can not do it myself. I have a medical condition that will not allow me to change the said dead battery. -- Edited by Popeye on Thursday 27th of January 2011 01:37:23 PM	Popeye	7	1677	07:28 PM Feb 9, 2011 by Popeye
	Caravan Level. (Preview) Hi all. hopefully a simple question. When my c'van is hitched up to the vehiclle it sits a bit high,at the front. If i reverse the tow hitch it sits a bit low. Which is better? A bit high or a bit low. Maybe 30cm either way. Johnw -- Edited by jandas fun on Monday 31st of January 2011 10:22:10 PM	jandas fun	8	2260	05:03 PM Feb 7, 2011 by Hylda&Jon
	Fuel Alternative. (Preview) Here are a couple of Fuel Alternatives. http://educate-yourself.org/fe/fewatera ... an02.shtml Also, "From the Fryer to the Fuel Tank" by Joshua Tickell. "The Complete Guide to Using Vegetable Oil as an Alternative Fuel." Cheers, Sheba. -- Edited by Sheba on Tuesda...	Sheba	2	1319	10:12 PM Feb 6, 2011 by Sheba
	Further to electric windows post - do we want them? (Preview) Given that manufacturers of vehicles seem to think that we want electric windows and all the gadgets, I think it would be interesting to see how many of us would prefer electric to wind up windows? As the poll seems to be a bit too hard for me a simple yes or no would suffice. cheers Pete - as for me - I hate t...	petengail	11	1657	01:32 PM Feb 6, 2011 by Connie
	TV + Internet (Preview) Is there one mobile satellite dish that can cover both satellite tv and the internet for 2 computers? Thank you for your replies.	dolphinrider	3	2070	11:34 AM Feb 3, 2011 by dolphinrider
	Freeview Satellite TV (Preview) Has anyone had any experience with portable satellite TV equipment? I bougth a setup and am trying to set it all up for my next trip.	Ironman162	19	2659	10:26 PM Feb 1, 2011 by _wombat_
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