Techies' Corner

thalls01 · thalls01

Hi, I am considering adding a 2nd AGM battery to the 120Ah AGM battery already installed. This called into consideration how I am going to keep both batteries optimally charged when parked in the shed at home. I have a BMPRO BatteryPlus35_II_HS battery management system in the van with MPPT however...

DeBe · DeBe

Checked out a new gas bottle in a hardware store to day. You definitely need to check if the O ring is fitted properly as this one is not, & probably will leak.

rgren2 · rgren2

Is there supposed to be 12v or there about at the Anderson plug at the front of the caravan? Im talking about when the van is disconnected from tow vehicle.

thalls01 · thalls01

Hi, was wondering beside the alternator and cranking battery powering the fridge on the road what other items in the van are typically powered?? Is their an electrical standard that van manufacturers observe? I have a 12 pin plug to the van and believe the power from the cranking battery can only prov...

Ted Farkas · Ted Farkas

Hi, The kit below is to refurb the short plastic telescopic struts that are commonly found on Jaycos bunk bed/kitchen/Bathroom windows. Generally they seize up and are pulled apart to get some movement and parts are lost. The kit below addresses those issues. The kit allows for the refurbishment of...

Cassie63 · Cassie63

Has anyone fitted the tru tracker to their 70 series cruiser to fix the narrow rear end, if so has it made any difference towing?

Bobdown · Bobdown

For those that can't reverse a caravan, don't try this at home........

kdazz · kdazz

Hi, has anybody tried satellite internet on their vans or motorhomes and if so what is the cost ?

Cisco kid · Cisco kid

Hi all I think this is an old chestnut. I have a 12v NCE TV which was included when we bought the van . When we change locations and try to retune it a signal comes up saying Data base empty I have emailed and rung the number for NCE but no response from them. we do not have a satellite dish. Do I need to update f...

Mobi Condo · Mobi Condo

Sorry for all you "at home" & "comfortable with" both mentioned software, BUT we are sick & tired of the continued waffle of MS Windows and the expense of Apple stuff. I know there used to be some "Free Ware" operating systems, word processing, spreadsheet, emailing, image, video and other g...

Bianca · Bianca

Hi. I am trying to find out if it is possible to install a domestic house awning to a caravan. I have seen windout retractable awnings cheap on the internet. Any ideas would be great.

Gundog · Gundog

OBD2 Bluetooth Scan Tool and Torque App. Monday my engine warning light came on, the ute felt like an old carby vehicle it was like it was flat spot at 2500RPM, in reality it was limp mode active. The scan tool was connected but Torque app was not active, activated the app, ran the Fault Code check, it came...

Beepa · Beepa

Hi Fellow Nomads, I'm looking at getting either a gypsy trailer or an A frame for towing behind my Fiat Ducato but before I do like to hear the pro's and con's of both before making a choice. I'm hoping that there are some of you guys out there have either one or the other that are willing to share your thoug...

jade46 · jade46

** -- Edited by jade46 on Friday 4th of March 2022 01:36:26 PM

Joker · Joker

Hi everyone,I try to find out which ones of the above are "sort of reasonable good quality". Has anyone experiences with on of these! They all come with a regulator and cost between $299 and $349.I know you get what you pay for but sadly that is all what I can afford also getting a battery box and a deep cycl...

Colin1947 · Colin1947

Selecting Your IDEAL Caravan! Buying a new caravan is a very big investment, and it is essential that a potential-buyer thoroughly does their "home-work" beforehand, to best-ensure that they make a sound and wise investment. Firstly, and most importantly, it is suggested that...

jegog · jegog

I am considering upgrading to a caravan and have been doing my research. I think I have my head around the various weights. I just reworded the terms to common English and used the caravan and vehicle weights as the references for the other terms. But eventually I came to WDHs. Reading what people wrote...

Cardie Bob · Cardie Bob

Where and when we travel, generally we do not even take a fan with us. In our camper trailer. Earlier this year we did take a bulky fan, but have recently seen mini aircons, for under $100. I would not be expecting great things from such a unit, but wonder if anyone has had experience with such a small ?

RobDor · RobDor

Howdy, will be heading off soon and doing some dirt roads west of Cairns to the gulf. I have a single axle caravan at approx. 2700 ATM. I run the tyres at about 67psi for normal driving. No need to go over what pressure I should run etc. have been through all that and 67 is correct. My question is, what pressu...

Bicyclecamper · Bicyclecamper

I am looking for a small 12 volt maybe 30cm in size, monitor, that has a dvd player incorporated. Don't need the TV function, anyone know where I could get one? as I have tried, and it seems their not out there. Any helpful info, greatly appreciated

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	Charging of AGM Deep Cycle Battery - Best Method?? (Preview) Hi, I am considering adding a 2nd AGM battery to the 120Ah AGM battery already installed. This called into consideration how I am going to keep both batteries optimally charged when parked in the shed at home. I have a BMPRO BatteryPlus35_II_HS battery management system in the van with MPPT however...	thalls01	12	2973	07:59 AM Mar 21, 2022 by Jaahn
	New gas bottle type fitting? (Preview) Checked out a new gas bottle in a hardware store to day. You definitely need to check if the O ring is fitted properly as this one is not, & probably will leak.	DeBe	5	1107	11:22 AM Mar 20, 2022 by Wanda
	Power at Anderson plug (Preview) Is there supposed to be 12v or there about at the Anderson plug at the front of the caravan? Im talking about when the van is disconnected from tow vehicle.	rgren2	13	3609	04:23 PM Mar 19, 2022 by Cuppa
	12 Volt Cranking Battery Charge to Caravan on The Road (Preview) Hi, was wondering beside the alternator and cranking battery powering the fridge on the road what other items in the van are typically powered?? Is their an electrical standard that van manufacturers observe? I have a 12 pin plug to the van and believe the power from the cranking battery can only prov...	thalls01	10	886	06:25 PM Mar 18, 2022 by thalls01
	Dometic widow refurb kit for 250-300 mm bunk windows (Preview) Hi, The kit below is to refurb the short plastic telescopic struts that are commonly found on Jaycos bunk bed/kitchen/Bathroom windows. Generally they seize up and are pulled apart to get some movement and parts are lost. The kit below addresses those issues. The kit allows for the refurbishment of...	Ted Farkas	2	1051	10:31 AM Mar 14, 2022 by Ted Farkas
	Tru tracker (Preview) Has anyone fitted the tru tracker to their 70 series cruiser to fix the narrow rear end, if so has it made any difference towing?	Cassie63	13	1737	09:53 AM Mar 13, 2022 by Clarky 1
	3 point turn (Preview) For those that can't reverse a caravan, don't try this at home........	Bobdown	7	1477	11:31 PM Mar 12, 2022 by Warren-Pat_01
	satellite internet (Preview) Hi, has anybody tried satellite internet on their vans or motorhomes and if so what is the cost ?	kdazz	16	2877	11:07 AM Mar 11, 2022 by Buzz Lightbulb
	NCE TV channel tuning problem (Preview) Hi all I think this is an old chestnut. I have a 12v NCE TV which was included when we bought the van . When we change locations and try to retune it a signal comes up saying Data base empty I have emailed and rung the number for NCE but no response from them. we do not have a satellite dish. Do I need to update f...	Cisco kid	9	2039	05:40 PM Mar 10, 2022 by Bobdown
	Free-Ware - NON Windows or Apple Stuff (Preview) Sorry for all you "at home" & "comfortable with" both mentioned software, BUT we are sick & tired of the continued waffle of MS Windows and the expense of Apple stuff. I know there used to be some "Free Ware" operating systems, word processing, spreadsheet, emailing, image, video and other g...	Mobi Condo	21	1461	09:01 AM Mar 10, 2022 by Mobi Condo
	Awnings (Preview) Hi. I am trying to find out if it is possible to install a domestic house awning to a caravan. I have seen windout retractable awnings cheap on the internet. Any ideas would be great.	Bianca	4	1262	10:53 PM Mar 9, 2022 by PeterD
	Engine goes to Limp Mode. (Preview) OBD2 Bluetooth Scan Tool and Torque App. Monday my engine warning light came on, the ute felt like an old carby vehicle it was like it was flat spot at 2500RPM, in reality it was limp mode active. The scan tool was connected but Torque app was not active, activated the app, ran the Fault Code check, it came...	Gundog	10	1352	03:44 PM Mar 9, 2022 by boab
	Gypsy Trailer v Flat Towing (Preview) Hi Fellow Nomads, I'm looking at getting either a gypsy trailer or an A frame for towing behind my Fiat Ducato but before I do like to hear the pro's and con's of both before making a choice. I'm hoping that there are some of you guys out there have either one or the other that are willing to share your thoug...	Beepa	3	1427	01:25 PM Mar 8, 2022 by woolman
	Inverter (Preview) ** -- Edited by jade46 on Friday 4th of March 2022 01:36:26 PM	jade46	7	1179	04:17 PM Mar 4, 2022 by kgarnett
	ridge rider vs xtm vs rough country solar blanket? (Preview) Hi everyone,I try to find out which ones of the above are "sort of reasonable good quality". Has anyone experiences with on of these! They all come with a regulator and cost between $299 and $349.I know you get what you pay for but sadly that is all what I can afford also getting a battery box and a deep cycl...	Joker	8	4563	02:06 PM Mar 3, 2022 by Mike Harding
	Selecting Your IDEAL Caravan! (Preview) *Selecting Your IDEAL* Caravan!** Buying a new caravan is a very big investment, and it is *essential* that a potential-buyer thoroughly does their "*home-work" beforehand, to best-ensure that they make a sound* and *wise* investment. Firstly, and most importantly, it is suggested that...	Colin1947	3	1004	08:25 PM Mar 1, 2022 by Aus-Kiwi
	When do you need to disengage Weight Distribution Hitches ( 1 2 3 ) (closed) WDH (Preview) I am considering upgrading to a caravan and have been doing my research. I think I have my head around the various weights. I just reworded the terms to common English and used the caravan and vehicle weights as the references for the other terms. But eventually I came to WDHs. Reading what people wrote...	jegog	84	6047	10:38 AM Feb 28, 2022 by Webmaster
	Fan or mini portable aircon? (Preview) Where and when we travel, generally we do not even take a fan with us. In our camper trailer. Earlier this year we did take a bulky fan, but have recently seen mini aircons, for under $100. I would not be expecting great things from such a unit, but wonder if anyone has had experience with such a small ?	Cardie Bob	22	2945	12:01 PM Feb 27, 2022 by oldbloke
	Caravan Tyre pressure on dirt roads (Preview) Howdy, will be heading off soon and doing some dirt roads west of Cairns to the gulf. I have a single axle caravan at approx. 2700 ATM. I run the tyres at about 67psi for normal driving. No need to go over what pressure I should run etc. have been through all that and 67 is correct. My question is, what pressu...	RobDor	23	3418	01:15 PM Feb 25, 2022 by RobDor
	DVD Monitor Player, (Preview) I am looking for a small 12 volt maybe 30cm in size, monitor, that has a dvd player incorporated. Don't need the TV function, anyone know where I could get one? as I have tried, and it seems their not out there. Any helpful info, greatly appreciated	Bicyclecamper	2	590	07:44 PM Feb 24, 2022 by Corndoggy
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