Techies' Corner

Cowfish · Cowfish

Hi all, I dont know if this is ok to post on the forum, but I would like to introduce a new business into the Australian caravan market. Admin, of this in not ok, please let me know. We are an Australian family with 3 young boys, and we completed a lap around Australia last year. During our travels we quick...

jegog · jegog

I've just been reading about fires in caravans so I wonderedAre there any regulations about the fire rating of materials used in caravan manufacture?I do just not mean the flammability, but gasses generated when the materials burn.Also are there any regulations about the need for emergency exits...

RAINBIRD ROVERS · RAINBIRD ROVERS

It is quite a while since I have towed a van. Many years ago I sold my last van and went Motorhoming. I have now come back to Caravanning. I have an Option Rv Distinction and a Izuzu D Max. I have installed a Dexter Anti Sway System and also have purchased a Hayman Reece set of Weight Distribution Hitch { rou...

Dougwe · Dougwe

Hi all, I have a Truma Gas Heater fitted to the TeePee as I feel the cold quickly as well as heat in summer. I tried using the heater this morning as it was 16c but felt a lot colder to me for some reason, probably my health at the moment and it would keep going, it kept cutting off. I gave up after 4 tries. Obvi...

gypsy2600 · gypsy2600

I know very little about inverters apart from using a 300W running a laptop in our caravan. Is it possible to run a 800W toaster from an inverter. My questions are what size,type or brand inverter would you require to run this toaster. I only have two 110 AH batteries in my caravan. Am I dreaming. Would re...

Sharlynn · Sharlynn

can anyone tell me if the Ziggy and Webber take the same gas hose

Mattinson · Mattinson

Hi our controller panel wont light up so we cant switch the heater on. Any ideas?

Barree42 · Barree42

Hi all, on the road next week for 6 month in N/T just need some info on road conditions, places to stay, are road verges safe to pull into for road trains and others to pass as I drive at 85/90 km

Craig1 · Craig1

ZONE RV - ZONE RV All Models 2016 - 2021 The gas exhaust may not be far enough from intake

swamp · swamp

hi Ryco have recently modified there c/cans Old Rcc 350 New Rcc351 1st mod ****filter has one end [bottom ] 90 % enclosed Why I suspect to restrict oil slosh from being sucked into outlet which is at the other /top end of filter 2nd mod Outlet located at top of filter has alot larger baffle WHY,, To prevent...

mandyholmes · mandyholmes

Can anyone who has a Mazda BT 50 with a Ford Ranger engine tell me if they have had and EGR failure? If so did it lead to damage to the head gasket/engine requiring a new engine to be fitted? If it just cracked, did Mazda replace it for you? I have read online it is a well known fault of the BT 50s and 2% of them wil...

peekazboo · peekazboo

I have been searching to purchase a Safari Xtrak off road caravan and had been hoping my 2010 Landrover Discovery would have done the job towing it but I have been told that it can not because of the weight on the rear axle.. Felt pretty sour faced as I love it ( I know by putting this comment I probably will g...

eianm · eianm

we have a 2021 Ducato with the 9 speed ZF auto trans with a WINDSOR SIMPSON body and love it! Just wondering if anyone with a Ducato tows a Jimny or similar- interested to hear how it affects performance. So far, been truly blown away with the road performance of the Ducato, but also starting to realise ho...

jegog · jegog

Before heading off again I am interested in fitting a gps tracker in the van and maybe the vehicle. I need advice on the different types and the pro's and con's of each one. Also it seems to me that combining a tracker with an emergency beacon would be a good idea.

bruceg · bruceg

There is a sliding door between the bedroom suite and the rest of the van to provide privacy in many caravans. In our Traveller Prodigy this door became stuck, fully open. It would wobble a bit and move along its top track about 20mm, but no further. I used my cheap usb borescope (camera on a bendy wand)...

mgtlat · mgtlat

Is it a major problem if I cannot reset the RCD? Is there an easy fix or it needs replacing? and is it a DYI job or electrician?

Katerina · Katerina

I am new to the game and have a Avida Busselton Motorhome and so far I have been using only electricity, but would like to know how the system works when I will be free camping. I do have solar. Thanks in anticipation.

DMaxer · DMaxer

Can someone tell me the name of the part that fits on the metal bar in the shower on which the shower rose and hose attaches. It is that thing that can slide up and down and also moves side to side with the shower rose attached. The end on my present one has broken off internally and as a result the shower rose a...

Dougwe · Dougwe

Howdy all, the attached are coming up for sale at that Supermarket mob that sell 'stuff' as well. Has anyone got these or what say you? Would it just be a clean swap with deep cell or other things have to be changed? -- Edited by Dougwe on Wednesday 30th of March 2022 02:33:25 PM

denno · denno

Hi can any one help I have an ef2400is & the stator is gone an Australian one is around $750 but I can get one from America for $129 US but no one can tell me if it is compatible with our model or if it will put out 230volts or only put out 110volts does anyone out there know

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	Cowfish Technologies (Preview) Hi all, I dont know if this is ok to post on the forum, but I would like to introduce a new business into the Australian caravan market. Admin, of this in not ok, please let me know. We are an Australian family with 3 young boys, and we completed a lap around Australia last year. During our travels we quick...	Cowfish	0	3325	06:53 PM May 2, 2022 by Cowfish
	Fire rating of caravans (Preview) I've just been reading about fires in caravans so I wonderedAre there any regulations about the fire rating of materials used in caravan manufacture?I do just not mean the flammability, but gasses generated when the materials burn.Also are there any regulations about the need for emergency exits...	jegog	25	2544	03:36 PM May 1, 2022 by Mike Harding
	Reversing with a Weight Distribution Hitch- Opinions appreciatted (Preview) It is quite a while since I have towed a van. Many years ago I sold my last van and went Motorhoming. I have now come back to Caravanning. I have an Option Rv Distinction and a Izuzu D Max. I have installed a Dexter Anti Sway System and also have purchased a Hayman Reece set of Weight Distribution Hitch { rou...	RAINBIRD ROVERS	8	1816	08:09 PM Apr 29, 2022 by yobarr
	TRUMA GAS HEATER (Preview) Hi all, I have a Truma Gas Heater fitted to the TeePee as I feel the cold quickly as well as heat in summer. I tried using the heater this morning as it was 16c but felt a lot colder to me for some reason, probably my health at the moment and it would keep going, it kept cutting off. I gave up after 4 tries. Obvi...	Dougwe	28	10339	07:03 PM Apr 27, 2022 by Bazzle
	Inverter (Preview) I know very little about inverters apart from using a 300W running a laptop in our caravan. Is it possible to run a 800W toaster from an inverter. My questions are what size,type or brand inverter would you require to run this toaster. I only have two 110 AH batteries in my caravan. Am I dreaming. Would re...	gypsy2600	14	2355	07:09 PM Apr 26, 2022 by gypsy2600
	Gas Bayonet fitting (Preview) can anyone tell me if the Ziggy and Webber take the same gas hose	Sharlynn	1	691	05:02 PM Apr 25, 2022 by PeterD
	Chinese diesel heater (Preview) Hi our controller panel wont light up so we cant switch the heater on. Any ideas?	Mattinson	10	2741	05:23 PM Apr 23, 2022 by Ram Man
	Northern territory (Preview) Hi all, on the road next week for 6 month in N/T just need some info on road conditions, places to stay, are road verges safe to pull into for road trains and others to pass as I drive at 85/90 km	Barree42	8	1105	07:53 PM Apr 22, 2022 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Zone RV - potential gas exhaust fault (Preview) ZONE RV - ZONE RV All Models 2016 - 2021 The gas exhaust may not be far enough from intake	Craig1	0	974	08:55 AM Apr 22, 2022 by Craig1
	Ryco catch cans upgraded (Preview) hi Ryco have recently modified there c/cans Old Rcc 350 New Rcc351 1st mod ****filter has one end [bottom ] 90 % enclosed Why I suspect to restrict oil slosh from being sucked into outlet which is at the other /top end of filter 2nd mod Outlet located at top of filter has alot larger baffle WHY,, To prevent...	swamp	0	823	07:55 PM Apr 21, 2022 by swamp
	2013 Mazda BT 50 EGR failure EGR failure (Preview) Can anyone who has a Mazda BT 50 with a Ford Ranger engine tell me if they have had and EGR failure? If so did it lead to damage to the head gasket/engine requiring a new engine to be fitted? If it just cracked, did Mazda replace it for you? I have read online it is a well known fault of the BT 50s and 2% of them wil...	mandyholmes	11	4146	02:35 AM Apr 21, 2022 by swamp
	Safari Xtrak 19.6 advice (Preview) I have been searching to purchase a Safari Xtrak off road caravan and had been hoping my 2010 Landrover Discovery would have done the job towing it but I have been told that it can not because of the weight on the rear axle.. Felt pretty sour faced as I love it ( I know by putting this comment I probably will g...	peekazboo	21	2331	06:56 AM Apr 20, 2022 by bratboy
	Fiat Ducato towing a suzuki jimny- anyone? (Preview) we have a 2021 Ducato with the 9 speed ZF auto trans with a WINDSOR SIMPSON body and love it! Just wondering if anyone with a Ducato tows a Jimny or similar- interested to hear how it affects performance. So far, been truly blown away with the road performance of the Ducato, but also starting to realise ho...	eianm	2	881	09:26 PM Apr 19, 2022 by Steel Dog
	GPS trackers (Preview) Before heading off again I am interested in fitting a gps tracker in the van and maybe the vehicle. I need advice on the different types and the pro's and con's of each one. Also it seems to me that combining a tracker with an emergency beacon would be a good idea.	jegog	5	1796	07:12 AM Apr 18, 2022 by dorian
	Sliding Door Stuck (and fix) (Preview) There is a sliding door between the bedroom suite and the rest of the van to provide privacy in many caravans. In our Traveller Prodigy this door became stuck, fully open. It would wobble a bit and move along its top track about 20mm, but no further. I used my cheap usb borescope (camera on a bendy wand)...	bruceg	9	6216	10:37 PM Apr 14, 2022 by watsea
	Rcd won’t reset (Preview) Is it a major problem if I cannot reset the RCD? Is there an easy fix or it needs replacing? and is it a DYI job or electrician?	mgtlat	7	1000	10:34 AM Apr 14, 2022 by PeterD
	How the power system when you have electricity, gas and battery. (Preview) I am new to the game and have a Avida Busselton Motorhome and so far I have been using only electricity, but would like to know how the system works when I will be free camping. I do have solar. Thanks in anticipation.	Katerina	13	2095	03:11 PM Apr 13, 2022 by Whenarewethere
	A Rose By Any Other Name (Preview) Can someone tell me the name of the part that fits on the metal bar in the shower on which the shower rose and hose attaches. It is that thing that can slide up and down and also moves side to side with the shower rose attached. The end on my present one has broken off internally and as a result the shower rose a...	DMaxer	5	1124	07:01 AM Apr 12, 2022 by Whenarewethere
	LITHIUM-ION BATTERY ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Howdy all, the attached are coming up for sale at that Supermarket mob that sell 'stuff' as well. Has anyone got these or what say you? Would it just be a clean swap with deep cell or other things have to be changed? -- Edited by Dougwe on Wednesday 30th of March 2022 02:33:25 PM	Dougwe	31	7611	09:58 AM Apr 10, 2022 by Dicko1
	YAMAHA EF2400IS GENERATOR (Preview) Hi can any one help I have an ef2400is & the stator is gone an Australian one is around $750 but I can get one from America for $129 US but no one can tell me if it is compatible with our model or if it will put out 230volts or only put out 110volts does anyone out there know	denno	12	2057	07:51 PM Apr 9, 2022 by DeBe
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