Techies' Corner

Adventurer · Adventurer

Hi Could someone tell me if deep cycle batteries have a "use by date"? i.e. do they only last for a certain number of years and then need replacing? Sorry if this is a stupid question!

Carlo123 · Carlo123

I have just bought a 2003 coromal 445 poptop and am towing it with a 2007 falcon sedan to which I have had a Tekonsha voyager controller fitted. So far I have only towed the van a short distance (5km) but have noticed a strong hot brake smell coming from the rear brakes of the falcon and the drums on th...

scottynbulldog · scottynbulldog

How difficult is it to install a top loading washer in a van ensuite? We have been quoted $785 to have one installed whilst van being built yet they can be bought for $368 online.

bill12 · bill12

I am having trouble charging my second battery(150 amp hr deep cycle) from my alternater. I , at the moment have a solinoid ystem in but not a lot seems to go to the second battery. I have been told that a marine battery switch(rotary, off -one battery or the other, both batteries) is the go.Do you have to...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

Always built my own wiring harnesses when fitting driving lights to any tug I've owned and made a few errors along the way . Just as I thought I had it down pat along they come with a complete wiring harness ready to install relay and all at the price of $15.00 Why do I bother

tabby · tabby

Hi Being newchums to the travelling game and getting our van ready for the big trip at the end of September, we would like to know what's the best and cheapest Internet coverage to get while we are on the road. It's a mine field of mis-information out there so I am appealing for some help here. We were think...

erehwon · erehwon

I have q question regarding batteries. Is it better to link 2 x 60 amphour batteries in paralell or to get 1 large 120 amphour battery or any other similar combination, and why

the crow25 · the crow25

Recently bought a Penguin camper.One problem is the awning erection.Ok with a helper but a bit awkward by ones self.Is it possible to fit a Roll Out type awning.I know that the old awning must be left in place if I want to use the Annexe,the old awning has all the zips and wot nots on it.Your help would be ap...

Solomon · Solomon

These are new technology tyres, never go flat SEE THROUGH TYRES A radical new tyre design by Michelin. The next generation of tyres. Yes, those are 'spoke-like'connection fins to the inner part of the tyre from the outside tread 'wrap!' These tyres are airless and are scheduled to be out on the market...

Cupie · Cupie

Hi .. My dear old Jayco has a 12v incandescent light fitted as the external lighting under the awning. They are pretty useless except maybe for security purposes. I have long been using a 240v fluro extension lead for general lighting in the annex but would rather install something permanent....

Adventurer · Adventurer

Hi I've bought a motor home and will be working on a laptop as I travel. I'm a tad confused about inverters and a salesman at Joyce Mayne recommended a Belkin. Does anyone have experience with these? I hope to mostly free camp and have no air conditioner. Solar panels are currently being fitted. An...

tonyd · tonyd

I use a laptop with a white Telstra wireless dongle plugged into it. Overall, it works well (especially compared to the "3" network rubbish I have been trying for some months ... slow as a wet week, throws you off every 10-15 minutes, etc.) Was leafing through a Hardly Normal catalogue toda...

Popeye · Popeye

Has anyone changed there outside small side lights to LED. On my Parklane they are bigger than the LEDs. Is there some where I can get a backing plate to cover the large hole.

Cupie · Cupie

G'day .. When I have a technical issue relating to caravanning I always go to the site below for what is usually a good source of facts. I have placed the authour's books on my "Grandads present list". The articles are the base data that is expanded in his publications. http://www.carava...

milo · milo

my dads trying to find some songs that were on the old 78's (old records) He has a few but not the ones he wants but i thought i could find the songs on the net , ie mp3, from some where, but its got me stumped , any ideas? tried google and verious download sites but ..hmm

Denise · Denise

I'd like to know if anyone has installed them and what it costs please...want to maximise campervan space..

Denise · Denise

I have read some of the other posts and several have recommended this but usually for a larger unit than a campervan!. Could I put the fan on a front bumper somehow and the outlet on the roof? Thanks :)

xina · xina

Hi guys, The 'Van I'm seriously thinking of buying [ when I sell the house] has 6 sealed Batteries, a 3,000 Watt inverter, a 120 watt 3 stage battery charging unit, and a 40A battery protector. I don't think it has Solar Panels. [Not sure about this.] Is it possible that these batteries re-charge whi...

Woodie3 · Woodie3

Hello, we have a Coromal Camper, with all the joints etc in the canvas ends and sides they inevitably have many openings where insects of all descriptions enter, has anyone had a go at proofing the openings, apart from stuffing bits and pieces of net in and duct take over ?? suggestions welcome, Bill

Woodpecker · Woodpecker

I have 2 x 125amph battery's in my (oop's) our van and my query is do I need to fitt a relay between the 2 battery's to get the best out of them. We have a 2004 jayco outback poptop with the charging being through power outlet to standard Jayco unit. A anderson plug to battery while driving and a 90 watt solar...

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	Deep cycle batteries (Preview) Hi Could someone tell me if deep cycle batteries have a "use by date"? i.e. do they only last for a certain number of years and then need replacing? Sorry if this is a stupid question!	Adventurer	2	1378	07:18 AM Apr 23, 2010 by jimricho
	Problem with electric brakes (Preview) I have just bought a 2003 coromal 445 poptop and am towing it with a 2007 falcon sedan to which I have had a Tekonsha voyager controller fitted. So far I have only towed the van a short distance (5km) but have noticed a strong hot brake smell coming from the rear brakes of the falcon and the drums on th...	Carlo123	3	1417	07:05 PM Apr 13, 2010 by Carlo123
	Washing machines (Preview) How difficult is it to install a top loading washer in a van ensuite? We have been quoted $785 to have one installed whilst van being built yet they can be bought for $368 online.	scottynbulldog	5	1799	05:51 PM Apr 10, 2010 by scottynbulldog
	battery switch (Preview) I am having trouble charging my second battery(150 amp hr deep cycle) from my alternater. I , at the moment have a solinoid ystem in but not a lot seems to go to the second battery. I have been told that a marine battery switch(rotary, off -one battery or the other, both batteries) is the go.Do you have to...	bill12	9	2395	01:54 PM Apr 9, 2010 by bill12
	Driving light wiring harness (Preview) Always built my own wiring harnesses when fitting driving lights to any tug I've owned and made a few errors along the way . Just as I thought I had it down pat along they come with a complete wiring harness ready to install relay and all at the price of $15.00 Why do I bother	Wombat 280	0	1176	09:38 PM Apr 4, 2010 by Wombat 280
	Internet Connections (Preview) Hi Being newchums to the travelling game and getting our van ready for the big trip at the end of September, we would like to know what's the best and cheapest Internet coverage to get while we are on the road. It's a mine field of mis-information out there so I am appealing for some help here. We were think...	tabby	6	1413	01:47 PM Mar 29, 2010 by tabby
	batteries (Preview) I have q question regarding batteries. Is it better to link 2 x 60 amphour batteries in paralell or to get 1 large 120 amphour battery or any other similar combination, and why	erehwon	8	3588	10:51 AM Mar 29, 2010 by PeterD
	Roll out awning on a jayco Penguin. (Preview) Recently bought a Penguin camper.One problem is the awning erection.Ok with a helper but a bit awkward by ones self.Is it possible to fit a Roll Out type awning.I know that the old awning must be left in place if I want to use the Annexe,the old awning has all the zips and wot nots on it.Your help would be ap...	the crow25	3	4657	06:52 AM Mar 27, 2010 by jimricho
	Michelin Tyres (Preview) These are new technology tyres, never go flat SEE THROUGH TYRES A radical new tyre design by Michelin. The next generation of tyres. Yes, those are 'spoke-like'connection fins to the inner part of the tyre from the outside tread 'wrap!' These tyres are airless and are scheduled to be out on the market...	Solomon	4	1251	10:24 AM Mar 23, 2010 by PeterD
	External Lights for Van (Preview) Hi .. My dear old Jayco has a 12v incandescent light fitted as the external lighting under the awning. They are pretty useless except maybe for security purposes. I have long been using a 240v fluro extension lead for general lighting in the annex but would rather install something permanent....	Cupie	1	1474	05:43 PM Mar 18, 2010 by Cruising Granny
	Belkin inverter (Preview) Hi I've bought a motor home and will be working on a laptop as I travel. I'm a tad confused about inverters and a salesman at Joyce Mayne recommended a Belkin. Does anyone have experience with these? I hope to mostly free camp and have no air conditioner. Solar panels are currently being fitted. An...	Adventurer	14	2737	10:19 PM Mar 17, 2010 by DeBe
	Telstra again (but not my usual whinge) (Preview) I use a laptop with a white Telstra wireless dongle plugged into it. Overall, it works well (especially compared to the "3" network rubbish I have been trying for some months ... slow as a wet week, throws you off every 10-15 minutes, etc.) Was leafing through a Hardly Normal catalogue toda...	tonyd	19	2054	04:21 PM Mar 17, 2010 by bill12
	L.E.D.Lights (Preview) Has anyone changed there outside small side lights to LED. On my Parklane they are bigger than the LEDs. Is there some where I can get a backing plate to cover the large hole.	Popeye	4	1512	03:48 PM Mar 16, 2010 by Popeye
	An RV 'Technical' reference point (Preview) G'day .. When I have a technical issue relating to caravanning I always go to the site below for what is usually a good source of facts. I have placed the authour's books on my "Grandads present list". The articles are the base data that is expanded in his publications. http://www.carava...	Cupie	8	2195	03:49 PM Mar 11, 2010 by dave06
	a tech question for my dad, for home... (Preview) my dads trying to find some songs that were on the old 78's (old records) He has a few but not the ones he wants but i thought i could find the songs on the net , ie mp3, from some where, but its got me stumped , any ideas? tried google and verious download sites but ..hmm	milo	12	1605	10:37 AM Mar 10, 2010 by dave06
	swivelling seats......anyone installed them? (Preview) I'd like to know if anyone has installed them and what it costs please...want to maximise campervan space..	Denise	5	1246	10:39 PM Mar 9, 2010 by Denise
	Can I fit a small split system home air con to campervan? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I have read some of the other posts and several have recommended this but usually for a larger unit than a campervan!. Could I put the fan on a front bumper somehow and the outlet on the roof? Thanks :)	Denise	30	9457	05:05 PM Mar 9, 2010 by dave06
	3,000 Watt Inverter. (Preview) Hi guys, The 'Van I'm seriously thinking of buying [ when I sell the house] has 6 sealed Batteries, a 3,000 Watt inverter, a 120 watt 3 stage battery charging unit, and a 40A battery protector. I don't think it has Solar Panels. [Not sure about this.] Is it possible that these batteries re-charge whi...	xina	3	1209	10:06 PM Mar 4, 2010 by xina
	Insect proofing (Preview) Hello, we have a Coromal Camper, with all the joints etc in the canvas ends and sides they inevitably have many openings where insects of all descriptions enter, has anyone had a go at proofing the openings, apart from stuffing bits and pieces of net in and duct take over ?? suggestions welcome, Bill	Woodie3	3	1357	09:43 AM Mar 4, 2010 by dave06
	Dual Batter's in Caravan (Preview) I have 2 x 125amph battery's in my (oop's) our van and my query is do I need to fitt a relay between the 2 battery's to get the best out of them. We have a 2004 jayco outback poptop with the charging being through power outlet to standard Jayco unit. A anderson plug to battery while driving and a 90 watt solar...	Woodpecker	6	1782	09:42 AM Mar 4, 2010 by dave06
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