Techies' Corner

Agent86 · Agent86

Hi, I have a 2011 Mazda BT 50 3.0L 4x4 for towing an 18.6 ft van (2650 Kg max). Looking at a clutch replacement and am seeking any advise from someone who has had it done with this model. Not sure whether to go on Dual or single mass. Thanks in anticipation of some feedback.

FootlooseFizzers · FootlooseFizzers

Hi All, Im doubting the science!! I have calculated the supposed correct tyre pressure for my 21' twin axle van and it comes out at 36PSI. Then Isee one caravan sales mob say things like if y our trvelling at approx 100 kph on avarage then your pressure should be 50 psi (or half of whatever speed you...

goldenyears · goldenyears

Can anyone explain why my battery is at %65 and yet when I use microwave 800w the alarm on invertor goes off for low battery? And then unable to use microwave! With battery being at %65 I would have thought that was enough power !! Any help appreciated

Headly · Headly

G'day new to forum I hope someone may help we have a concept innovation having problems with pressure when connected to mains water about five minutes in the water pours out of the plastic drain valve under van I've replaced the drain valve, replaced brass pressure reducing valve, replaced plastic w...

muzzagod · muzzagod

Hoping somebody may have more info - 2015 Diesel BT50 has brand new engine (don't ask!!) goes into a sort of Limp Mode after about an hour on the highway, no towing involved. Can still do approx. 80 kmh, but I pull off, switch off engine, take out keys, disconnect the accelerator pedal, pump it a few times...

Gundog · Gundog

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&;rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/incidents/queensland-family-stranded-after-toyota-rejects-warranty-on-modified-landcruiser/news-story/c2227da04ea43c9e43f4...

DaveR · DaveR

Good afternoon all. I am wondering if anyone has had any dealings with the THETFORD 105 ltr compressor fridge. I would like to know how much power draw there is on a 12 volt battery. Our 3 way fridge has given up the ghost and THETFORD have discontinued the 93ltr range of 3 ways. Any advice would be appreci...

Headingoff · Headingoff

Hi All, Does anyone know of a company that provides good service and reasonable prices in electrical and solar installations for RVs. Somewhere in Melbournes SE would be ideal as I am down towards Pakenham way. Ive recently purchased a motor home and would like it checked out for compliance and possi...

Izabarack · Izabarack

Fishing buddy recently bought a Mux. He had previously borrowed my DMax and liked the package so bought the Mux to pull the new van. Old habits caught him put at the fuel pump and he mistakingly put about 70 Litres of 95 in the Mux tank. Vehicle started playing up pretty soon after leaving the Calte...

iana · iana

Considering the purchase of a Jayco Journey Outback. Reading the specs on the Projecta PM335 battery controller, it says that the Lithium Battery Charge cutout is set to 30% of the battery capacity. I read that as saying that the battery is only charged to 75% of its capacity. Anyone know anything on t...

Micko69 · Micko69

Hi everyon, there is a thread on this however it was last used in 2009. I thought I would start a new one. Am having some real problems replacing old 10 and 15 amp with new ones. The new ones dont fit between the out and inner wall. I have bought the largest spacers (20 mm) and they still dont make the outlets f...

RBK · RBK

How do l change a PM 355j to charge a lithium battery.

jjellfern · jjellfern

I have recently discovered a problem with my roof top air conditioner. The unit would start up and blow cold air for a couple of minutes then start blowing warm air Although the compressor would continue to run. Having had a little bit of experience with commercial refrigeration I decided that the pr...

Rabs · Rabs

My Jayco van has a Harrier lite air conditioning system. I powered it up today. It ran for a few minutes then gave a P5 error code. I connected the van to another 240 volt supply and it did the same thing. Can anyone assist me please Cheers Rabs

robsout · robsout

Hi all, I have a new vehicle (Amarok) coming and I will be putting an aluminium canopy on the back. I'm looking for some advice/experience/recommendations around what sort of 12v power system to install. Looking to power the fridge, canopy lights, a few 240v appliances at times and of course chargin...

NoelB · NoelB

Hi. Is it essential or just wise to buy one of those little thingys that regulates mains water into my van? Which sort? Brass? Does it connect to the caravan park tap or to the van input connection? Thanks Noel

Micko69 · Micko69

Hello nomads, I have started to change old front and side marker lights to LEDs on my 2003 Evernew. Have run into some issues: 1. 0n 4 side markers there are 2 brown wires, another side marker has only one brown wire and there is 3 brown wires on the bottom left hand marker. I am thinking the one brown wire is...

rayhorse · rayhorse

Hi All I have a dometic cts4110 toilet that keeps overflowing. when I flush it works fine but after a while it will flush again and not stop until water is switched off. the solenoid valve appears to be working ok. just wondering if anybody else has had this problem. Thanks

Headingoff · Headingoff

Gday all. Ive recently purchased a 2006 518cdi NCV3 Sprinter, and found the wiring on the park lamp all deteriorated when I was changing the globe. It wasnt burnt at all but the plastic covering had gone hard and brittle and was falling apart. Rather than pulling the lens off the housing and replacing a...

Bukhouse · Bukhouse

Can anyone tell me the size off wheel nuts for AL-KO 10 six stud Landcrusier electric brake drums

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	Mazda BT 50 UN 2011 - Clutch replacement (Preview) Hi, I have a 2011 Mazda BT 50 3.0L 4x4 for towing an 18.6 ft van (2650 Kg max). Looking at a clutch replacement and am seeking any advise from someone who has had it done with this model. Not sure whether to go on Dual or single mass. Thanks in anticipation of some feedback.	Agent86	5	862	12:55 PM Nov 17, 2024 by Agent86
	Tyre Pressure to low (Preview) Hi All, Im doubting the science!! I have calculated the supposed correct tyre pressure for my 21' twin axle van and it comes out at 36PSI. Then Isee one caravan sales mob say things like if y our trvelling at approx 100 kph on avarage then your pressure should be 50 psi (or half of whatever speed you...	FootlooseFizzers	25	1758	12:57 AM Nov 16, 2024 by jegog
	Inverter alarm when battery low 10.6 volt (Preview) Can anyone explain why my battery is at %65 and yet when I use microwave 800w the alarm on invertor goes off for low battery? And then unable to use microwave! With battery being at %65 I would have thought that was enough power !! Any help appreciated	goldenyears	10	1014	12:45 AM Nov 16, 2024 by jegog
	Water pressure problems (Preview) G'day new to forum I hope someone may help we have a concept innovation having problems with pressure when connected to mains water about five minutes in the water pours out of the plastic drain valve under van I've replaced the drain valve, replaced brass pressure reducing valve, replaced plastic w...	Headly	4	1012	08:34 AM Nov 12, 2024 by kgarnett
	2015 BT50 Problems (Preview) Hoping somebody may have more info - 2015 Diesel BT50 has brand new engine (don't ask!!) goes into a sort of Limp Mode after about an hour on the highway, no towing involved. Can still do approx. 80 kmh, but I pull off, switch off engine, take out keys, disconnect the accelerator pedal, pump it a few times...	muzzagod	11	1627	08:52 AM Nov 4, 2024 by blackstump
	Modded L300 grenades (Preview) https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&;rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/incidents/queensland-family-stranded-after-toyota-rejects-warranty-on-modified-landcruiser/news-story/c2227da04ea43c9e43f4...	Gundog	3	1203	01:10 PM Nov 3, 2024 by Bicyclecamper
	THETFORD 105 ltr compressor fridge. THETFORD fridge voltage draw (Preview) Good afternoon all. I am wondering if anyone has had any dealings with the THETFORD 105 ltr compressor fridge. I would like to know how much power draw there is on a 12 volt battery. Our 3 way fridge has given up the ghost and THETFORD have discontinued the 93ltr range of 3 ways. Any advice would be appreci...	DaveR	10	1242	11:01 PM Oct 30, 2024 by DaveR
	Electrical and Solar contractor (Preview) Hi All, Does anyone know of a company that provides good service and reasonable prices in electrical and solar installations for RVs. Somewhere in Melbournes SE would be ideal as I am down towards Pakenham way. Ive recently purchased a motor home and would like it checked out for compliance and possi...	Headingoff	0	594	05:02 PM Oct 23, 2024 by Headingoff
	Appears misfuelling is not always a disaster. (Preview) Fishing buddy recently bought a Mux. He had previously borrowed my DMax and liked the package so bought the Mux to pull the new van. Old habits caught him put at the fuel pump and he mistakingly put about 70 Litres of 95 in the Mux tank. Vehicle started playing up pretty soon after leaving the Calte...	Izabarack	2	854	04:20 AM Oct 23, 2024 by Rodsvan
	Projecta PM335 question. (Preview) Considering the purchase of a Jayco Journey Outback. Reading the specs on the Projecta PM335 battery controller, it says that the Lithium Battery Charge cutout is set to 30% of the battery capacity. I read that as saying that the battery is only charged to 75% of its capacity. Anyone know anything on t...	iana	6	3082	08:08 PM Oct 16, 2024 by TimTim
	Old 10amp and 15amp power outlets (Preview) Hi everyon, there is a thread on this however it was last used in 2009. I thought I would start a new one. Am having some real problems replacing old 10 and 15 amp with new ones. The new ones dont fit between the out and inner wall. I have bought the largest spacers (20 mm) and they still dont make the outlets f...	Micko69	17	1252	11:29 AM Oct 16, 2024 by jegog
	Projecta PM 355j charger. (Preview) How do l change a PM 355j to charge a lithium battery.	RBK	0	576	11:00 AM Oct 16, 2024 by RBK
	Air conditioner problems (Preview) I have recently discovered a problem with my roof top air conditioner. The unit would start up and blow cold air for a couple of minutes then start blowing warm air Although the compressor would continue to run. Having had a little bit of experience with commercial refrigeration I decided that the pr...	jjellfern	1	648	08:46 PM Oct 15, 2024 by Rabs
	Harrier Airconditioner P5 Alarm (Preview) My Jayco van has a Harrier lite air conditioning system. I powered it up today. It ran for a few minutes then gave a P5 error code. I connected the van to another 240 volt supply and it did the same thing. Can anyone assist me please Cheers Rabs	Rabs	4	853	06:42 PM Oct 15, 2024 by jjellfern
	Ute Canopy 12volt Power System (Preview) Hi all, I have a new vehicle (Amarok) coming and I will be putting an aluminium canopy on the back. I'm looking for some advice/experience/recommendations around what sort of 12v power system to install. Looking to power the fridge, canopy lights, a few 240v appliances at times and of course chargin...	robsout	9	1030	04:38 PM Oct 13, 2024 by TimTim
	Water regulator (Preview) Hi. Is it essential or just wise to buy one of those little thingys that regulates mains water into my van? Which sort? Brass? Does it connect to the caravan park tap or to the van input connection? Thanks Noel	NoelB	8	915	10:16 AM Oct 10, 2024 by Cupie
	Changing front and side marker lights (Preview) Hello nomads, I have started to change old front and side marker lights to LEDs on my 2003 Evernew. Have run into some issues: 1. 0n 4 side markers there are 2 brown wires, another side marker has only one brown wire and there is 3 brown wires on the bottom left hand marker. I am thinking the one brown wire is...	Micko69	3	729	09:16 PM Oct 7, 2024 by Micko69
	Domestic cts4110 toilet keep running (Preview) Hi All I have a dometic cts4110 toilet that keeps overflowing. when I flush it works fine but after a while it will flush again and not stop until water is switched off. the solenoid valve appears to be working ok. just wondering if anybody else has had this problem. Thanks	rayhorse	5	1188	12:56 PM Oct 7, 2024 by pb58
	Front Park light wiring (Preview) Gday all. Ive recently purchased a 2006 518cdi NCV3 Sprinter, and found the wiring on the park lamp all deteriorated when I was changing the globe. It wasnt burnt at all but the plastic covering had gone hard and brittle and was falling apart. Rather than pulling the lens off the housing and replacing a...	Headingoff	4	838	02:43 PM Oct 5, 2024 by Headingoff
	AL-KO Wheel nuts (Preview) Can anyone tell me the size off wheel nuts for AL-KO 10 six stud Landcrusier electric brake drums	Bukhouse	5	702	05:07 PM Oct 4, 2024 by Peter_n_Margaret
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