Techies' Corner

oiddad · oiddad

Hey all. My 2012 Navarra has a "smart" alternator. I have read and heard of people disabling it to make sure maximum volts are passed onto the aux battery. I have a redarc bcdc1225 charger right next to the aux battery in the back. I know how to disable the smart alternator, fairly simple, but is it worth i...

Buzz Lightbulb · Buzz Lightbulb

I bumped into a fellow traveller on the weekend who recommended lithium batteries. My current caravan battery is about six years old and I'm a bit worried that it might need replacing. I also thought that an extra battery would be good for the free stays, charging up when I have power and I also have a sol...

landy · landy

Thought some of you might find this link interesting. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gg3qKLBFyQg

Tailor · Tailor

Hi, Does anyone know anything about the Coleman water heater? I have a rarely used one which looks pristine inside, however when I connect the gas cylinder, after a second or two hesitation, there is an audible click and gas starts escaping. I'm presuming there is a pressure relief valve which is act...

RobDor · RobDor

Question on van level when towing please. Had the van a week and still trying to get set up right. I have read you should get the car and van on a level surface , unhitch van , get the van level with jockey wheel, measure from ground to point on tow hitch on van and do same measurement to same point on car, and th...

RobDor · RobDor

Is there a Winegard Antenna that doesnt wind up and just stays in down position ? I dont see a winder handle on the inside. New van for us and I didnt get all the nitty gritty. Thanks

Sheba · Sheba

Saw this at Emu Park today. I have the owners' permission to post the pics. He's selling a small 'Van, that's fitted out for free-camping. Reason for sale, is wife wants internal Shower/Toilet. He just connects a hose from here to the water tank, to collect rainwater, while stationary. Having a "...

the rocket · the rocket

hi everyone, I have a question. to run mains water into the caravan, do the caravan water tanks need to be full? thanks. rocket n strop

StewG · StewG

<https://ledautolamps.com/combination-lamps/329-maxilamp-3.html>

crusa · crusa

Hi, new member here, (obviously).I chose this forum because there seems be some Waeco fridge expertise about and Im in a bit of a pickle. Its 3-1/2 years old and has been running fine through all sorts of voltages from 11.5V to 14.4V. Very robust. But the fridge died when I disconnected the battery (I f...

George_n_halle · George_n_halle

Can anyone give me some advice on water filters for my caravan. I have been looking at Inline filters to put on the inlet hose. Are there any that I should steer away from, or things to look out for? George

GeoffSA · GeoffSA

Our hand basin in the ensuite has discoloured due to sun through the windows.If anyone has a solution to restoration it would be appreciated.See attached image. Cheers, Geoff

REBA · REBA

We have an Iveco/Winnebago 26' 'Jervis' Motorhome and just wondering what the opinion is of other users out there, as to the use of stabilizer legs to minimise any movement when set up? At the moment I use a small stabilizer jack at the doorway to stop any 'dipping' on entering or exiting the motorhome...

Sheba · Sheba

I use this method to post Links. Whenever I want to post a link, I go to the relevant Page, then in the toolbar click on Page. You'll get a dropdown box. I scroll down to "Send link by Email", and click on that. When the Email box appears, Copy the Link, then Delete unwanted items, and Paste. A...

DMaxer · DMaxer

I have been doing a few maintenance jobs on the van over the last few weeks and have decided to give the outside a bit of a spruce up. The sides of my van are aluminium and I use regular car wash and it seems to get most of the dirt off. The front and the rear is fibreglass and is a bit dull from the sun and was think...

Jeppo · Jeppo

Our Diesel heater works fine but cuts off about 30min after startup. Will decreasing set temp (30) help. Or maybe green fuel line collapses. Intake all clear, pump sounds fine. Timer not set either. Any advice appreciated.

Bas + Eve · Bas + Eve

Has anyone tried Flexseal on van windows to reseal? I had been using Sikka 521/522. Bloke I met yesterday said Flexseal is the best thing he has ever used.

Dick0 · Dick0

Has anyone successfully rejuvenated AGM sealed batteries. If you did, how did you know that rejuvenation was necessary. I have a 150AH sealed AGM battery that takes a full charge, voltage settles to 12.8V after 24 hours and stays there at rest, but... If I place a load of 3.0Amps for 5 hours (maximum u...

Eremita · Eremita

Hi there, I need help. I am doing my van and it is not working. I have: 3x300W Panel 1x20A Controller (I have 3 more controllers all 20A, but I was told they dont work together) 1xDual Cycle 140A Battery 1xInverter 3000 to 6000 I want to run: 1x 57l 12v Fridge 2xled lights (little!) 1x laptop (it takes abou...

BoganBoy · BoganBoy

I would welcome advice on good trackers for my new camper van.....

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	"Disabling Smart Alternator - Is it worth it? ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) Hey all. My 2012 Navarra has a "smart" alternator. I have read and heard of people disabling it to make sure maximum volts are passed onto the aux battery. I have a redarc bcdc1225 charger right next to the aux battery in the back. I know how to disable the smart alternator, fairly simple, but is it worth i...	oiddad	69	18014	12:32 PM Jul 15, 2021 by Mamil
	Lithium battery parallel with old lead acid (Preview) I bumped into a fellow traveller on the weekend who recommended lithium batteries. My current caravan battery is about six years old and I'm a bit worried that it might need replacing. I also thought that an extra battery would be good for the free stays, charging up when I have power and I also have a sol...	Buzz Lightbulb	18	1886	01:05 PM Jul 11, 2021 by VK2FJW
	Lithium battries. (Preview) Thought some of you might find this link interesting. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gg3qKLBFyQg	landy	2	1499	12:39 PM Jul 11, 2021 by VK2FJW
	Coleman Hot water on demand 2300-700. Gas relief valve. (Preview) Hi, Does anyone know anything about the Coleman water heater? I have a rarely used one which looks pristine inside, however when I connect the gas cylinder, after a second or two hesitation, there is an audible click and gas starts escaping. I'm presuming there is a pressure relief valve which is act...	Tailor	1	853	08:50 AM Jul 11, 2021 by Possum3
	Towing Level ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Question on van level when towing please. Had the van a week and still trying to get set up right. I have read you should get the car and van on a level surface , unhitch van , get the van level with jockey wheel, measure from ground to point on tow hitch on van and do same measurement to same point on car, and th...	RobDor	54	5719	09:08 PM Jul 10, 2021 by RobDor
	Winegard Antenna (Preview) Is there a Winegard Antenna that doesnt wind up and just stays in down position ? I dont see a winder handle on the inside. New van for us and I didnt get all the nitty gritty. Thanks	RobDor	15	1317	05:40 PM Jul 9, 2021 by woofta and precious
	Collecting Rainwater. (Preview) Saw this at Emu Park today. I have the owners' permission to post the pics. He's selling a small 'Van, that's fitted out for free-camping. Reason for sale, is wife wants internal Shower/Toilet. He just connects a hose from here to the water tank, to collect rainwater, while stationary. Having a "...	Sheba	12	2749	02:42 PM Jul 9, 2021 by KevinJ
	water tanks (Preview) hi everyone, I have a question. to run mains water into the caravan, do the caravan water tanks need to be full? thanks. rocket n strop	the rocket	4	1775	02:20 PM Jul 9, 2021 by Adampetford
	MaxiLamp 3 Rear Combination Lamps Fail on Caravan (Preview) <https://ledautolamps.com/combination-lamps/329-maxilamp-3.html>	StewG	7	2123	03:40 PM Jul 7, 2021 by StewG
	WAECO CF40 fridge dead on 12V, good on 240 ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) Hi, new member here, (obviously).I chose this forum because there seems be some Waeco fridge expertise about and Im in a bit of a pickle. Its 3-1/2 years old and has been running fine through all sorts of voltages from 11.5V to 14.4V. Very robust. But the fridge died when I disconnected the battery (I f...	crusa	81	22169	12:46 PM Jul 7, 2021 by Dicko1
	Water filters ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Can anyone give me some advice on water filters for my caravan. I have been looking at Inline filters to put on the inlet hose. Are there any that I should steer away from, or things to look out for? George	George_n_halle	31	13473	08:32 PM Jul 6, 2021 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Discoloured hand bowl in ensuite (Preview) Our hand basin in the ensuite has discoloured due to sun through the windows.If anyone has a solution to restoration it would be appreciated.See attached image. Cheers, Geoff	GeoffSA	16	1079	06:49 PM Jul 6, 2021 by Aus-Kiwi
	Stabilizers for Motorhomes? (Preview) We have an Iveco/Winnebago 26' 'Jervis' Motorhome and just wondering what the opinion is of other users out there, as to the use of stabilizer legs to minimise any movement when set up? At the moment I use a small stabilizer jack at the doorway to stop any 'dipping' on entering or exiting the motorhome...	REBA	7	1384	04:58 PM Jul 5, 2021 by REBA
	Posting Links. (Preview) I use this method to post Links. Whenever I want to post a link, I go to the relevant Page, then in the toolbar click on Page. You'll get a dropdown box. I scroll down to "Send link by Email", and click on that. When the Email box appears, Copy the Link, then Delete unwanted items, and Paste. A...	Sheba	10	2195	03:58 PM Jul 5, 2021 by PeterD
	Caravan Polish (Preview) I have been doing a few maintenance jobs on the van over the last few weeks and have decided to give the outside a bit of a spruce up. The sides of my van are aluminium and I use regular car wash and it seems to get most of the dirt off. The front and the rear is fibreglass and is a bit dull from the sun and was think...	DMaxer	26	6836	09:57 AM Jul 4, 2021 by Brodie Allen
	Diesel heater (Preview) Our Diesel heater works fine but cuts off about 30min after startup. Will decreasing set temp (30) help. Or maybe green fuel line collapses. Intake all clear, pump sounds fine. Timer not set either. Any advice appreciated.	Jeppo	12	1775	12:26 PM Jul 3, 2021 by Mike Harding
	Flexseal (Preview) Has anyone tried Flexseal on van windows to reseal? I had been using Sikka 521/522. Bloke I met yesterday said Flexseal is the best thing he has ever used.	Bas + Eve	0	527	10:21 AM Jul 3, 2021 by Bas + Eve
	Battery Rejuvenation (Preview) Has anyone successfully rejuvenated AGM sealed batteries. If you did, how did you know that rejuvenation was necessary. I have a 150AH sealed AGM battery that takes a full charge, voltage settles to 12.8V after 24 hours and stays there at rest, but... If I place a load of 3.0Amps for 5 hours (maximum u...	Dick0	13	2878	04:48 PM Jul 1, 2021 by Dick0
	Solar power energy -AGM Battery (Preview) Hi there, I need help. I am doing my van and it is not working. I have: 3x300W Panel 1x20A Controller (I have 3 more controllers all 20A, but I was told they dont work together) 1xDual Cycle 140A Battery 1xInverter 3000 to 6000 I want to run: 1x 57l 12v Fridge 2xled lights (little!) 1x laptop (it takes abou...	Eremita	15	1126	08:33 PM Jun 27, 2021 by Whenarewethere
	Suggestions for trackers to guard against van theft (Preview) I would welcome advice on good trackers for my new camper van.....	BoganBoy	21	1793	04:12 PM Jun 27, 2021 by Aus-Kiwi
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