Techies' Corner

Dick0 · Dick0

My van gas source is 2x8.5kg bottles fitted with safety valves. (Picture shown). I know there have been many opinions expressed here regarding these valves. I for one am very happy with these valves. What I have found with these valves, however, is that there is a slight reduction in gas pressure afte...

dorian · dorian

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-09-10/storage-battery-will-create-renewable-energy-solution-and-jobs/100448940

gdayjr · gdayjr

I have just signed of on the build specifications on a new caravan. It will have an Enerdrive solar setup, using Enerdrive solar panels, and B Tec Batteries etc. The system with have solar controllers, dc2dc charger, and ac charger. The one thing I am not sure of, is if I need a dc2dc charger in my tow vehi...

Rangefinder1 · Rangefinder1

What's peoples' experiences using UV/all weather covers to store your van outside? Pros & cons?

iana · iana

Mazda BT50 Squealing brakes. Anyone else have that ? usually worst when brakes are cold. Embarrassing. Squealing from inside the engine compartment when engine turned off, the computer ? is that normal?

Craig1 · Craig1

Has anyone got a rear exit rangehood fitted in their van that actually sucks much?. We have NCE single fan model that will not hold a 1" square piece of paper against the grill, about 5 years old and used twice. I went to a local dealer yesterday and tried ," with their most gracious consent" ( Albury Wodo...

Pieman54 · Pieman54

UHF RADIOS -- Edited by Pieman54 on Wednesday 25th of August 2021 05:13:45 PM

Aaron · Aaron

I recently built a ground independent UHF CB ANTENNA and was so chuffed with the results I thought I would post my efforts here . . .The technical details are fully covered on another platform (Gold Coast Amateur Radio - on Facebook - admin please delete if this link is not allowed) but suffice to say the...

Aaron · Aaron

I recently purchased 10 of these fish eye diode type lights on crap bay for less then $12 and fitted out all three dome lights in my little van with VERY pleasing results - these are easily as bright if not brighter then the originals and use such a ridiculous little amount of power that I don't care if they...

Young fella · Young fella

G'day Nomads. Just about to embark on my first Australia trip. I've heard the reception can be non existent away from most major towns. I will be running my online business on the road so just wanted to ask if anyone has found really good ways around this. I'm aware Telstra is the king for coverage an...

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

I'm toying with the idea of importing 4 x 100Ah lithium cells and a decent BMS (battery management system) and gluing them all together to make a 12V8 100Ah lithium battery: Lithium cells BMS Cost is about A$250 and A$72 landed plus, I imagine, GST so about A$350 in total plus some sort of box. I like this...

landy · landy

I just bought a second hand Nighthawk M2 router and have found that it has 2 antenna sockets and I don't understand why. Would any one know the reason for this. whether I can plug an antenna into either one, or if it needs an antenna with two leads. I have down loaded the users manual but it does not help a lot...

RogerHTas · RogerHTas

Has anyone replaced one of these ? - not sure of model but pics here. Van is an older Heritage. Thanks!

Cathnrodg · Cathnrodg

Can anyone tell me how people manage to run a 3Kw inverter off a 12v battery without cooking the battery

Derek Barnes · Derek Barnes

I have noticed that all the small rechargeable lithium batteries in my house only seem to last about 3 years no matter how often I charge them. All of the 4 x 3D glasses which came with our 3D TV set which were only used very infrequently packed it in after about 3 years and no longer take a charge. The lithiu...

aastek · aastek

Is it possible or are the terminals to thin to carry that sort of amperage to start a car.

TheCrazees · TheCrazees

G'day Peoples, Just taken ownership of '16 Jayco Silverline O/B. My BT50 is fitted with 2 anderson plugs, I have read many posts stating to avoid using 12pin plug for constant supply to the caravan and to use anderson plugs instead. After looking at my 12pin it appears to be factory standard with pin 9 (...

bowser · bowser

Not using my diesel heater due to covid, are people draining all fuel out of the system or putting in a fuel additive to stop growth in the fuel and save bleeding the system,

Aaron · Aaron

I have a background in Amateur (HAM) Radio and have been thinking about this topic for some time. More recently I found myself standing in the toy aisle of my local Cheap Shop - the one like Ali Baba's Cave full of imports - staring at frisbees wondering. Two frisbees ($4) glued together would make an exc...

Bas + Eve · Bas + Eve

The Teac tv drops the battery voltage from 13.3 to 12.4 when switched on at the set, should it drop nearly 1 volt? It has always been connected via 12v socket. Only the tv, vast box etc do not drop the voltage at all when turned on individually. Thanks for all and any help Bas

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	Lithium battery - make your own? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I'm toying with the idea of importing 4 x 100Ah lithium cells and a decent BMS (battery management system) and gluing them all together to make a 12V8 100Ah lithium battery: Lithium cells BMS Cost is about A$250 and A$72 landed plus, I imagine, GST so about A$350 in total plus some sort of box. I like this...	Mike Harding	51	3850	02:03 PM Sep 1, 2021 by kesa32
	Nighthawk M2 router (Preview) I just bought a second hand Nighthawk M2 router and have found that it has 2 antenna sockets and I don't understand why. Would any one know the reason for this. whether I can plug an antenna into either one, or if it needs an antenna with two leads. I have down loaded the users manual but it does not help a lot...	landy	15	4370	08:43 PM Aug 31, 2021 by PeterD
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