Techies' Corner

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

My son in law is back from out of town work and has drawn up the first stage of my fitout. This is the bed and storage underneath which will go right down one side of the van from front to back. The end draw will open when I have the back door open. He will get the framework made for me, will measure up on friday f...

Sheba · Sheba

I have found a copy of the Original Surfing Movie, "The Endless Summer", on "PC CD-ROM for Windows 95 and Windows 3.1". Is there any way I can convert that to use in XP or Windows 7 ? Can I make it a DVD. There are 3 Discs. Haven't tried it in the CD or DVD players yet, in case I damage it....

Beth54 · Beth54

Hi all. I've been up to visit my sister and brother-in-law at Cooloola Cove Qld for a few days. It's east of Gympie, and just short of Tin Can Bay. It's one of those quiet seaside areas where the people are nice and friendly and life is pretty relaxed. I can highly recommend the Cooloola Cove Country Club f...

dolphinrider · dolphinrider

Being novice grey nomads, we need some technical advice. Wanting to travel all around Australia, we will be using the internet, as well as wanting to watch tv including all the new channels, 7 mate etc. Weight being a factor for a caravan, how would we go about this? Thank you any advice would be welc...

Len and Barb · Len and Barb

Hi all, still a little time away from our journey and having a real mind battle over the type of tug we need. We want to tow a van similar in size to a Jayco Stirling or same and need to consider the fuel economy as well as towing potential. I know so many people are doing the job very nicely with Toyota LandCru...

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

Noticed in Supercheap Auto catalogue today a 30 cm Slimline Neon Light. 12 volt. On/Off switch located on cigarette lighter plug. 2 metre cable length. Available in different colours. Now! what I want to know is: If you had that plugged into your cigarette lighter without the car running wouldn't i...

shadyandme · shadyandme

DOES ANYONE KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT MAZDA MOTORS IT HAS DONE 135K IS A 1989 iT LOOKS LIKE A NICE CLEAN UNIT HAS EVERYTHING I WANT BUT I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT MAZDAS HELP!!!!!!!!!

bill12 · bill12

I have a home built slide on, and a tinnie on the front of my hilux 4wd, but would like some more comfort. I thought about a bigger slide on, on to tow the tinnie, but the barge company on the island where I live changes by the meter when you tow anything.I have been looking at a van like a hiace or mazda , etc, b...

Sheba · Sheba

Can any-one recommend a reliable brand of 12/240 Volt TV for Lilly ? Thanks Guys, cheers, Sheba.

petengail · petengail

Now i am not sure if I have a solution or just made another problem for myself so any advice will be appreciated. I have a marine grade deep cycle battery marked 12V/80AH (20 HR)/140 min (RC). a 300 watt inverter - a small $18 box fan from K mart marked 30 cm box 240V 50 HZ 45W I charged up the battery hooked up t...

Xtrail51 · Xtrail51

Would somebody know why there is an earth cable on the lower doors of caravans. And, if it has snapped does it matter, or should t be replaced pronto???? Thanks....

shadyandme · shadyandme

Can anyone help me I am looking at a s/w toyota coaster that has a 202 red engine which i have no idea about and my mechanic is away any help would be appreciated

Tats · Tats

We have had our Jacyo Conquest motor home about a year now and are getting ready for a trip up north of WA next year. In doing a full mechanical check we get out the wheel jack to see how we change a flat tyer and find the jack provided is useless. Went off and purchased a bigger jack and again that one does no...

briche · briche

Hi all, trust you had a great Christmas. Our preparation continues with the van almost packed and the next part of that is the purchase of a couple of deep cycle 6volt, 200 amp hour batteries for the van. My question for you all, is there a particular brand that people consider better than others. Now I kn...

goldcoaster · goldcoaster

Has anyone had an alarm installed in there motorhome.What type? Thanks

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

I'm sure there is but anyone on here living near Cranbourne, Melbourne with enough mechanical knowledge to check out a campervan for me. Looks like a good one and I've been following it on Ebay for sometime but unsure about putting a bid on it till I know more about it. Have spoken to the owner Andrew on th...

wootts · wootts

Hello, Is there any body out there with a Strong 4664x using a BLUE FOXTEL card, I need help with set up. thanks

possumyvonne · possumyvonne

hi all ,ive got this fitted to the pajero, and after checking the alternator volts , the alternator puts out 14.38v but when i check the battery in the back of the pajero i get a reading of only 12.7. finding the strange i decided to ring redarc and they told me that this system will only go as far as 12.7 volt...

peter and rose · peter and rose

Greetings everybody As a newbie and just setting up to go on the road for a couple of years I have a lot of questions to try and get things right before venturing out. We have a 2009 sorento (petrol ) tugging a 16ft expanda. The van is wired to accept charge from the tow vehicle so will get the kia wired next we...

pawsoz · pawsoz

Anyone know what the towing capability is roughly speaking of a Hi Ace campervan? I see Hi Ace vans around with tow balls and I am just wondering...? Annie

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	Fitout for my new van ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) My son in law is back from out of town work and has drawn up the first stage of my fitout. This is the bed and storage underneath which will go right down one side of the van from front to back. The end draw will open when I have the back door open. He will get the framework made for me, will measure up on friday f...	Happywanderer	73	7822	09:05 PM Jan 31, 2011 by Sheba
	Movie CD to DVD ? (Preview) I have found a copy of the Original Surfing Movie, "The Endless Summer", on "PC CD-ROM for Windows 95 and Windows 3.1". Is there any way I can convert that to use in XP or Windows 7 ? Can I make it a DVD. There are 3 Discs. Haven't tried it in the CD or DVD players yet, in case I damage it....	Sheba	3	1400	06:44 PM Jan 26, 2011 by Sheba
	COOLOOLA COVE QLD (Preview) Hi all. I've been up to visit my sister and brother-in-law at Cooloola Cove Qld for a few days. It's east of Gympie, and just short of Tin Can Bay. It's one of those quiet seaside areas where the people are nice and friendly and life is pretty relaxed. I can highly recommend the Cooloola Cove Country Club f...	Beth54	1	1486	09:59 AM Jan 26, 2011 by Beth54
	Tehcnical Advice Needed (Preview) Being novice grey nomads, we need some technical advice. Wanting to travel all around Australia, we will be using the internet, as well as wanting to watch tv including all the new channels, 7 mate etc. Weight being a factor for a caravan, how would we go about this? Thank you any advice would be welc...	dolphinrider	4	1565	10:52 PM Jan 22, 2011 by PeterD
	Tugs versus economy (Preview) Hi all, still a little time away from our journey and having a real mind battle over the type of tug we need. We want to tow a van similar in size to a Jayco Stirling or same and need to consider the fuel economy as well as towing potential. I know so many people are doing the job very nicely with Toyota LandCru...	Len and Barb	2	1552	01:43 PM Jan 17, 2011 by PeterD
	Neon light operated from Cigarette Lighter (Preview) Noticed in Supercheap Auto catalogue today a 30 cm Slimline Neon Light. 12 volt. On/Off switch located on cigarette lighter plug. 2 metre cable length. Available in different colours. Now! what I want to know is: If you had that plugged into your cigarette lighter without the car running wouldn't i...	Happywanderer	18	3602	06:51 AM Jan 17, 2011 by patrolst
	ANY HELP AT ALL (Preview) DOES ANYONE KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT MAZDA MOTORS IT HAS DONE 135K IS A 1989 iT LOOKS LIKE A NICE CLEAN UNIT HAS EVERYTHING I WANT BUT I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT MAZDAS HELP!!!!!!!!!	shadyandme	8	1540	04:14 PM Jan 13, 2011 by PeterD
	Which is better -campervan or slide on? (Preview) I have a home built slide on, and a tinnie on the front of my hilux 4wd, but would like some more comfort. I thought about a bigger slide on, on to tow the tinnie, but the barge company on the island where I live changes by the meter when you tow anything.I have been looking at a van like a hiace or mazda , etc, b...	bill12	10	2368	01:56 PM Jan 11, 2011 by Allara
	240/12 volt TV. (Preview) Can any-one recommend a reliable brand of 12/240 Volt TV for Lilly ? Thanks Guys, cheers, Sheba.	Sheba	8	8686	07:21 AM Jan 10, 2011 by Allara
	Fan in the Van MKII (Preview) Now i am not sure if I have a solution or just made another problem for myself so any advice will be appreciated. I have a marine grade deep cycle battery marked 12V/80AH (20 HR)/140 min (RC). a 300 watt inverter - a small $18 box fan from K mart marked 30 cm box 240V 50 HZ 45W I charged up the battery hooked up t...	petengail	16	1508	10:50 AM Jan 8, 2011 by petengail
	Earth on caravan doors. (Preview) Would somebody know why there is an earth cable on the lower doors of caravans. And, if it has snapped does it matter, or should t be replaced pronto???? Thanks....	Xtrail51	9	3799	09:10 PM Jan 6, 2011 by Happywanderer
	Red engines (Preview) Can anyone help me I am looking at a s/w toyota coaster that has a 202 red engine which i have no idea about and my mechanic is away any help would be appreciated	shadyandme	15	1717	11:33 AM Jan 6, 2011 by shadyandme
	Wheel Jacks (Preview) We have had our Jacyo Conquest motor home about a year now and are getting ready for a trip up north of WA next year. In doing a full mechanical check we get out the wheel jack to see how we change a flat tyer and find the jack provided is useless. Went off and purchased a bigger jack and again that one does no...	Tats	5	1723	12:59 PM Jan 2, 2011 by Tats
	Deep cycle batteries. (Preview) Hi all, trust you had a great Christmas. Our preparation continues with the van almost packed and the next part of that is the purchase of a couple of deep cycle 6volt, 200 amp hour batteries for the van. My question for you all, is there a particular brand that people consider better than others. Now I kn...	briche	13	2262	09:25 AM Dec 31, 2010 by briche
	motorhome alarm (Preview) Has anyone had an alarm installed in there motorhome.What type? Thanks	goldcoaster	9	1550	07:37 PM Dec 29, 2010 by Yuglamron
	Anyone live near Cranbourne, Melbourne with mechanical knowledge? (Preview) I'm sure there is but anyone on here living near Cranbourne, Melbourne with enough mechanical knowledge to check out a campervan for me. Looks like a good one and I've been following it on Ebay for sometime but unsure about putting a bid on it till I know more about it. Have spoken to the owner Andrew on th...	Happywanderer	19	1701	09:59 PM Dec 27, 2010 by Happywanderer
	Strong 4664x Help needed (Preview) Hello, Is there any body out there with a Strong 4664x using a BLUE FOXTEL card, I need help with set up. thanks	wootts	2	1083	06:40 PM Dec 20, 2010 by BobnBev
	queston about redarc sb112 dual battery soleniod (Preview) hi all ,ive got this fitted to the pajero, and after checking the alternator volts , the alternator puts out 14.38v but when i check the battery in the back of the pajero i get a reading of only 12.7. finding the strange i decided to ring redarc and they told me that this system will only go as far as 12.7 volt...	possumyvonne	29	7577	01:13 PM Dec 20, 2010 by possumyvonne
	battery monitor (Preview) Greetings everybody As a newbie and just setting up to go on the road for a couple of years I have a lot of questions to try and get things right before venturing out. We have a 2009 sorento (petrol ) tugging a 16ft expanda. The van is wired to accept charge from the tow vehicle so will get the kia wired next we...	peter and rose	8	7045	03:00 PM Dec 16, 2010 by ozjohn
	towing capability of a HiAce campervan (Preview) Anyone know what the towing capability is roughly speaking of a Hi Ace campervan? I see Hi Ace vans around with tow balls and I am just wondering...? Annie	pawsoz	13	10122	04:57 PM Dec 15, 2010 by Happywanderer
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