Techies' Corner

oiddad · oiddad

Hey all. I have a feeling that my 105ah deep cycle aux battery in back of ute linked to redarc BCDC 25amp charger may be "gone"! Multi meter read 12.5v before leaving this morning for a 1hr 15min drive to Adelaide. We only had the 180litre Thetford van fridge connected through heavy cabling and grey ande...

Recoup · Recoup

Any one got a Chinese Diesel heater , I need one to heat my workshop , I watched some Youtube videos and still not sure whether to buy one.

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

Hi have this clamp meter that will read AC current but I don't know how to get it to read AC amps. Aussie Paul.

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

Whilst researching solar panels I came across some excellent information relating to off-grid power on the Victron website: Energy Unlimited book PDF Wiring Unlimited book PDF Victron tech docs -- Edited by Mike Harding on Tuesday 1st of June 2021 07:06:15 AM

tonyd · tonyd

What's the point of dual SIM mobiles? Can you have two different numbers on one phone? I have had NO luck at all with them. They don't seem to work with only one SIM. Or two for that matter! Comments welcome. Cheers Tony

Ger08 · Ger08

I was looking at a possible move to lithium batteries but in my research stumbled across lead crystal batteries. They seem to offer oustanding performance at what seems to be a good price point. Has anyone had any experience with them?

Itchum · Itchum

Hi All, any advice on wireless rear view cameras ? Do they work on a 21 ft van? Which brands are best? I want to fit one to the back of our tow vehicle as well, and be able to switch from one to the other.

Marlene6 · Marlene6

Bought new July 2020. With first rains in WA water came through the roof and out of the AC, which was not running. Been back to repair for 3rd time. Anyone had this problem?

bowser · bowser

Tricks to making the pump a bit quieter in my Diesel heater. Ideas Thank you.

mischief · mischief

Just put a new one in, solid mass kit. Rattles in Bell housing on idle. OK when depressed or low revs.. Noisy only on idle. Any ideas. Was OK b/4 .just slipping.

cobberdog · cobberdog

Hi, hoping to get some help,information please. we were towing our very small ( 13.5 ft ) caravan, all was normal untill we got to a, not very steep hill of which i have driven up many times before , when after approx 300mtrs up,transmission dropped back a gear which seemed normal then a few seconds late...

Lozza1956 · Lozza1956

Hi all. I was wondering if anyone has fitted a split system air conditioner to a winnebago esperance. Not happy with dometic or others. They don't do what they are for. Hence the question. Thanks in advance. Lozza.

DMaxer · DMaxer

Thanks to all those forum members with the advice regarding the awning that would not mesh with the support arm when retracting. I took Possum's advice and opened the awning and then gave the opposite end of the roller a couple of pushes. I then retracted the awning and voila, all is fixed. Great advice...

goldenyears · goldenyears

Hi all has anyone experienced a flat spot when pressing acceleration pedal on a 2018 ranger ? happened to me a few times .. go to overtake and nothing happens !!! before backing off then seems to pick up again ... usually when driving slowly in a town etc or stuck behind a very slow vehicle ... Will be takin...

Gundog · Gundog

ANTENNATEK POWER SUPPLY 12V With /3 TV OUTLETS This item has become intermittent randomly shuts off and no TV signal is received, no matter what I do I cannot get it to turn back on. A new unit is available from caravan spares supplier, the change over is a simple job, I am wondering if the happy wanderer...

DebNSteve LR · DebNSteve LR

Hi All,Looking for assistance / guidance on a little tech concern I have.We have just bought a new to us 2012 Iveco Winnebago Esperance, problem is SatNav / GPS on the original Multimedia unit.Model is a GT-828WE {Go Technologies - 828 Winnebago Esperance}We have all the manual to help in operation,...

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

I have been trying to decide which engine oil to buy for my generator tomorrow when I go into town and, have concluded, that down this path madness doth lie! It is a 3kW four stroke generator of 180cc and the manual specifies: "4 stroke motor oil, SAE 30W or SAE 15W-40" For the past few months I have been us...

Branchie · Branchie

Hi techies out there... I am looking at installing a 2600w inverter in the caravan. It will be mounted around 1mtr from the batteries. Just wondering if anyone out there, can give an approximate time on fully installation, wiring etc... I know its a big question... but just need an approximate as I d...

Wanda · Wanda

Looking for some feedback please on A/T tyres. Size 265 x 60r x 18 Vehicle is Landrover Discovery and we tow a 2.8t offroad van. Do a bit of dirt road so like to drop tyre pressures when needed. Have investigated most others like, Cooper, BFG, Yoko, Bridgestone, Toyo, Kumho and some I have forgotten? Hav...

Stewart · Stewart

Hi on a rescent trip away with a non powered site my second battery box lost charge running the Waeco fridge outside, and due to torrential rain and cloudy days I had to concentrate my solar to the main caravan battery. My battery box has the replaced 100AH calcium battery in it and when charged only sits...

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	Time For New Battery? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hey all. I have a feeling that my 105ah deep cycle aux battery in back of ute linked to redarc BCDC 25amp charger may be "gone"! Multi meter read 12.5v before leaving this morning for a 1hr 15min drive to Adelaide. We only had the 180litre Thetford van fridge connected through heavy cabling and grey ande...	oiddad	30	2681	03:39 PM Jun 6, 2021 by oiddad
	Cheap Diesel Heater (Preview) Any one got a Chinese Diesel heater , I need one to heat my workshop , I watched some Youtube videos and still not sure whether to buy one.	Recoup	7	1397	10:50 AM Jun 5, 2021 by Recoup
	Help please... (Preview) Hi have this clamp meter that will read AC current but I don't know how to get it to read AC amps. Aussie Paul.	aussie_paul	5	1090	02:56 PM Jun 4, 2021 by Whenarewethere
	Information - all things electrical (Preview) Whilst researching solar panels I came across some excellent information relating to off-grid power on the Victron website: Energy Unlimited book PDF Wiring Unlimited book PDF Victron tech docs -- Edited by Mike Harding on Tuesday 1st of June 2021 07:06:15 AM	Mike Harding	4	983	02:07 PM Jun 2, 2021 by Mike Harding
	Dual SIM phones (Preview) What's the point of dual SIM mobiles? Can you have two different numbers on one phone? I have had NO luck at all with them. They don't seem to work with only one SIM. Or two for that matter! Comments welcome. Cheers Tony	tonyd	5	1025	10:20 AM Jun 2, 2021 by Grandad5
	Lead crystal batteries ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I was looking at a possible move to lithium batteries but in my research stumbled across lead crystal batteries. They seem to offer oustanding performance at what seems to be a good price point. Has anyone had any experience with them?	Ger08	40	6533	08:01 PM May 31, 2021 by The Travelling Dillberries
	Rear view camera (Preview) Hi All, any advice on wireless rear view cameras ? Do they work on a 21 ft van? Which brands are best? I want to fit one to the back of our tow vehicle as well, and be able to switch from one to the other.	Itchum	7	1113	07:10 PM May 30, 2021 by Liamray
	Avida Birdsville motorhome leaking ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Bought new July 2020. With first rains in WA water came through the roof and out of the AC, which was not running. Been back to repair for 3rd time. Anyone had this problem?	Marlene6	37	6416	03:10 PM May 30, 2021 by Possum3
	Diesel heater (Preview) Tricks to making the pump a bit quieter in my Diesel heater. Ideas Thank you.	bowser	5	1359	04:06 PM May 29, 2021 by markmack
	Colorado clutch (Preview) Just put a new one in, solid mass kit. Rattles in Bell housing on idle. OK when depressed or low revs.. Noisy only on idle. Any ideas. Was OK b/4 .just slipping.	mischief	9	1536	11:48 AM May 24, 2021 by Aus-Kiwi
	MAZDA BT50 2018 WENT INTO LIMP MODE TOWING UP A HILL WITH SMALL CARAVAN ATTACHED. ( 1 2 3 4 ) (Preview) Hi, hoping to get some help,information please. we were towing our very small ( 13.5 ft ) caravan, all was normal untill we got to a, not very steep hill of which i have driven up many times before , when after approx 300mtrs up,transmission dropped back a gear which seemed normal then a few seconds late...	cobberdog	94	9418	10:46 AM May 24, 2021 by cobberdog
	Split system. (Preview) Hi all. I was wondering if anyone has fitted a split system air conditioner to a winnebago esperance. Not happy with dometic or others. They don't do what they are for. Hence the question. Thanks in advance. Lozza.	Lozza1956	15	1488	05:58 PM May 23, 2021 by yobarr
	Awning Problems Mk11 (Preview) Thanks to all those forum members with the advice regarding the awning that would not mesh with the support arm when retracting. I took Possum's advice and opened the awning and then gave the opposite end of the roller a couple of pushes. I then retracted the awning and voila, all is fixed. Great advice...	DMaxer	4	1024	02:50 PM May 22, 2021 by DMaxer
	low revs flat spot on acceleration with ranger (Preview) Hi all has anyone experienced a flat spot when pressing acceleration pedal on a 2018 ranger ? happened to me a few times .. go to overtake and nothing happens !!! before backing off then seems to pick up again ... usually when driving slowly in a town etc or stuck behind a very slow vehicle ... Will be takin...	goldenyears	16	2512	08:38 AM May 19, 2021 by littledick
	ANTENNATEK POWER SUPPLY 12V W/3 TV OUTLETS (Preview) ANTENNATEK POWER SUPPLY 12V With /3 TV OUTLETS This item has become intermittent randomly shuts off and no TV signal is received, no matter what I do I cannot get it to turn back on. A new unit is available from caravan spares supplier, the change over is a simple job, I am wondering if the happy wanderer...	Gundog	2	827	10:34 PM May 17, 2021 by Aus-Kiwi
	2012 IVECO 50C17 Winnebago Esperance, SatNav help. please (Preview) Hi All,Looking for assistance / guidance on a little tech concern I have.We have just bought a new to us 2012 Iveco Winnebago Esperance, problem is SatNav / GPS on the original Multimedia unit.Model is a GT-828WE {Go Technologies - 828 Winnebago Esperance}We have all the manual to help in operation,...	DebNSteve LR	17	2327	01:37 PM May 17, 2021 by Mike Harding
	Help! Which engine oil for my generator? (Preview) I have been trying to decide which engine oil to buy for my generator tomorrow when I go into town and, have concluded, that down this path madness doth lie! It is a 3kW four stroke generator of 180cc and the manual specifies: "4 stroke motor oil, SAE 30W or SAE 15W-40" For the past few months I have been us...	Mike Harding	19	4472	11:03 AM May 17, 2021 by KJB
	Inverter installation (Preview) Hi techies out there... I am looking at installing a 2600w inverter in the caravan. It will be mounted around 1mtr from the batteries. Just wondering if anyone out there, can give an approximate time on fully installation, wiring etc... I know its a big question... but just need an approximate as I d...	Branchie	14	2162	03:33 AM May 16, 2021 by Dicko1
	All Terrain Tyres ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Looking for some feedback please on A/T tyres. Size 265 x 60r x 18 Vehicle is Landrover Discovery and we tow a 2.8t offroad van. Do a bit of dirt road so like to drop tyre pressures when needed. Have investigated most others like, Cooper, BFG, Yoko, Bridgestone, Toyo, Kumho and some I have forgotten? Hav...	Wanda	35	6305	04:46 PM May 13, 2021 by Whenarewethere
	75 AH battery (Preview) Hi on a rescent trip away with a non powered site my second battery box lost charge running the Waeco fridge outside, and due to torrential rain and cloudy days I had to concentrate my solar to the main caravan battery. My battery box has the replaced 100AH calcium battery in it and when charged only sits...	Stewart	8	1636	08:44 AM May 12, 2021 by gdayjr
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