Techies' Corner

DavidC · DavidC

Most of you are probably onto this already, but some may not. I'm talking about moisture level meters. I knew caravan repairers use them, but I thought the price would be out of the reach of many of us, but I discovered that Bunnings sell a model made by Ozito, and they are only $29.95 and work surprisingl...

Swanee · Swanee

Hi, I've recently bought a used Jayco pop top and am towing it with a Jeep Cherokee 2010 KK Sport. My question is this, does anybody know of any decent towing mirrors for the Jeep? I've tried over the counter strap to your own mirror and they are junk. I've tried ClearView Mirrors but they don't manufactu...

ozpowell · ozpowell

Hi Can anyone tell me what this 4-hole plate is sitting in front of my wheels on both sides of my 15' single axle van? Would be nice if I could attach a caravan mover to it. Sorry about the size - can't work out how to make it smaller!!! cheers MikeP

Simply_Susan · Simply_Susan

Hi guy's, I am pleased to report my iPad is dying and I need to replace it. Hence I am here to ask for a little information from your knowledge bank. What are your recomendations and why?? Cutting to the chase - * I am not considering another iPad as I have never liked the one I have. * We do not want to pay an...

Coaster 95 · Coaster 95

Hi everybody, has anybody here have any stories pics or experiences with fitting a domestic 240v split system aircon to a 1995 coaster bus?any info on things like best place to mount the compressor unit and if one brand stands out as preferred make or model and a rough idea on what it would cost?

No Postcode · No Postcode

Hi, I have a Winnebago Esperence (10 years old) and am having trouble with the hot water flow. It has a Truma hot water unit (which is heating up) but getting no hot water through the taps. I have changed the mixing valve to no avail. The cold water pressure is normal. I have even taken the guts out of the red...

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

Well... I'm not telling you lot about the ones I may have and, anyway, the police never proved anything about the goat :) In any event, this is an engineering question: I'm an engineer: I make things, I shape and bend things, I modify things, I drill holes in things and this is all very difficult to do with...

Ldogg · Ldogg

My 1993 Hiace camper van doesnt have a handle to open rear door from inside. Does anyone else have the same and does anyone no how to fit one

desertfox · desertfox

Hi Has anyone had any experience with the Hayman Reese Smart Check Battery Monitor and lithium batteries? I contacted Hayman Reese and was told that it should work but may not be as accurate as it should be. It appears that the monitor was developed before lithium batteries became so popular. Any comm...

Humpo · Humpo

Looking to purchase our van for trip up over the top from Tweed to Broome. Feedback on others performance re weight of van. Petrol unit not diesel. I understand all the relevant weight issues. Been told must have shower and toilet. Will do some free camping but try for stops where some facilities. Cons...

hako · hako

I have 2 of these lamps on the front of our Olympic Sprinter poptop, both work with a tap/thumps which to me indicates bad or corroded connection to the festoon bulb. As I don't want to snap the plastic by levering in the wrong place I wonder if anyone else has had experience in removing the cover to acces...

mixedup · mixedup

I'm just noting that wiht the Truma Hot Water (UltraRapid) system (Gas & 240V) if you forget to fill the tank or someone drains the tank and you try to operate the element it will burn out. Was wondering then: a) Any tips / ideas on a way to protect against this? (noting the product doesn't) b) Whils...

wootts · wootts

Would anyone be running a Foxtel decoder through a Modified Sine Wave inverter. any problems? Cheers Wootts

Stl · Stl

Hi, I've checked all previous posts but, my D2 ( only been used for at the most 6 hours) stopped working and now won't start, blows white smoke. I've replaced the glow plug, glow plug screen, cleaned the filter on the pump and replaced the inline fuel filter as well. I've stripped it completely down and n...

Lucas club · Lucas club

Hi all we are having our new van built..... and Im sick of the noise of roof mounted units so am going with the split system would be interesting to hear the thoughts of those with split domestic type aircon as to their experiences with them we are getting a 23 foot van and hoping a 3.5k rev cycle inverter s...

Gundog · Gundog

What size inverter would you suggest to power a single appliance which is 240v 320watts at 6amps. Inverter will be connected to a 60ah AGM battery which is charged by a 70amp alternator, the inverter will only in use while the motor is running.

TroyK · TroyK

Hi All, I own a 2011 Jayco Expanda van, which unfortunately has no battery power on board. We have recently booked a 3 day holiday to an unpowered campsite in a national park which has no lighting. I'm hoping that someone may be able to suggest some reasonably priced solar lighting options that I can use...

Klaus · Klaus

Hi All, This question I am sure must have been asked before. However at the risk of repeating any replies, I would like to ask about which TV antenna most would recommend. I have a winegard similar in shape as the sensar 111, it looks like a flat metal sheet type with a booster, which works fine in are...

RonM · RonM

Hi Just bought a Cruiseliner and need a recommendation for a cover. The van will be totally out in the open no choice. Thanks Ron

STRETCH ARMSTRONG · STRETCH ARMSTRONG

I've had a catch can on D-Maxine since she was new. I noticed the can dip stick was getting to about half so got out the old syringe and tube to empty. So result was 160ml of oil for last 40,000kms. Anyone else measure their catch?

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	Finding leaks in your van, this $30 gadget could save you $1000's (Preview) Most of you are probably onto this already, but some may not. I'm talking about moisture level meters. I knew caravan repairers use them, but I thought the price would be out of the reach of many of us, but I discovered that Bunnings sell a model made by Ozito, and they are only $29.95 and work surprisingl...	DavidC	6	1173	05:54 PM Mar 5, 2021 by kgarnett
	Any Jeep Cherokee Owners? (Preview) Hi, I've recently bought a used Jayco pop top and am towing it with a Jeep Cherokee 2010 KK Sport. My question is this, does anybody know of any decent towing mirrors for the Jeep? I've tried over the counter strap to your own mirror and they are junk. I've tried ClearView Mirrors but they don't manufactu...	Swanee	9	1357	10:25 PM Mar 2, 2021 by Swanee
	Jayco Outback chassis plate jayco chassis 4 hole plate (Preview) Hi Can anyone tell me what this 4-hole plate is sitting in front of my wheels on both sides of my 15' single axle van? Would be nice if I could attach a caravan mover to it. Sorry about the size - can't work out how to make it smaller!!! cheers MikeP	ozpowell	9	2334	09:25 PM Mar 1, 2021 by ozpowell
	What's your preferance - Tablet, Laptop and why? (Preview) Hi guy's, I am pleased to report my iPad is dying and I need to replace it. Hence I am here to ask for a little information from your knowledge bank. What are your recomendations and why?? Cutting to the chase - * I am not considering another iPad as I have never liked the one I have. * We do not want to pay an...	Simply_Susan	23	2052	08:48 AM Mar 1, 2021 by Simply_Susan
	Split system in coaster bus (Preview) Hi everybody, has anybody here have any stories pics or experiences with fitting a domestic 240v split system aircon to a 1995 coaster bus?any info on things like best place to mount the compressor unit and if one brand stands out as preferred make or model and a rough idea on what it would cost?	Coaster 95	3	1234	07:44 AM Mar 1, 2021 by yobarr
	Hot water flow (or lack of it) (Preview) Hi, I have a Winnebago Esperence (10 years old) and am having trouble with the hot water flow. It has a Truma hot water unit (which is heating up) but getting no hot water through the taps. I have changed the mixing valve to no avail. The cold water pressure is normal. I have even taken the guts out of the red...	No Postcode	11	1579	12:50 PM Feb 25, 2021 by Tony Bev
	I don't have any vices ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Well... I'm not telling you lot about the ones I may have and, anyway, the police never proved anything about the goat :) In any event, this is an engineering question: I'm an engineer: I make things, I shape and bend things, I modify things, I drill holes in things and this is all very difficult to do with...	Mike Harding	57	3400	07:59 PM Feb 22, 2021 by Craig1
	Hiace rear door (Preview) My 1993 Hiace camper van doesnt have a handle to open rear door from inside. Does anyone else have the same and does anyone no how to fit one	Ldogg	4	1636	04:46 PM Feb 21, 2021 by blaze
	HR Battery Monitor and Lithium Battery (Preview) Hi Has anyone had any experience with the Hayman Reese Smart Check Battery Monitor and lithium batteries? I contacted Hayman Reese and was told that it should work but may not be as accurate as it should be. It appears that the monitor was developed before lithium batteries became so popular. Any comm...	desertfox	2	897	12:11 PM Feb 19, 2021 by desertfox
	Pajero 2005 (Preview) Looking to purchase our van for trip up over the top from Tweed to Broome. Feedback on others performance re weight of van. Petrol unit not diesel. I understand all the relevant weight issues. Been told must have shower and toilet. Will do some free camping but try for stops where some facilities. Cons...	Humpo	0	582	08:16 AM Feb 19, 2021 by Humpo
	Removing lamp cover. (Preview) I have 2 of these lamps on the front of our Olympic Sprinter poptop, both work with a tap/thumps which to me indicates bad or corroded connection to the festoon bulb. As I don't want to snap the plastic by levering in the wrong place I wonder if anyone else has had experience in removing the cover to acces...	hako	11	1406	02:56 PM Feb 18, 2021 by hako
	Truma Hot Water (UltraRapid) - tips re ensuring you stop heating if tank empties (Preview) I'm just noting that wiht the Truma Hot Water (UltraRapid) system (Gas & 240V) if you forget to fill the tank or someone drains the tank and you try to operate the element it will burn out. Was wondering then: a) Any tips / ideas on a way to protect against this? (noting the product doesn't) b) Whils...	mixedup	5	944	11:18 AM Feb 18, 2021 by Radar
	Modified sine Inverter (Preview) Would anyone be running a Foxtel decoder through a Modified Sine Wave inverter. any problems? Cheers Wootts	wootts	28	2604	08:23 AM Feb 17, 2021 by dorian
	Eberspacher won't start (Preview) Hi, I've checked all previous posts but, my D2 ( only been used for at the most 6 hours) stopped working and now won't start, blows white smoke. I've replaced the glow plug, glow plug screen, cleaned the filter on the pump and replaced the inline fuel filter as well. I've stripped it completely down and n...	Stl	11	2956	08:26 AM Feb 16, 2021 by Tony LEE
	Split system aircon... fijitsu vs mistubushi heavy industries (Preview) Hi all we are having our new van built..... and Im sick of the noise of roof mounted units so am going with the split system would be interesting to hear the thoughts of those with split domestic type aircon as to their experiences with them we are getting a 23 foot van and hoping a 3.5k rev cycle inverter s...	Lucas club	20	1233	04:46 PM Feb 15, 2021 by Aussie1
	what size inverter (Preview) What size inverter would you suggest to power a single appliance which is 240v 320watts at 6amps. Inverter will be connected to a 60ah AGM battery which is charged by a 70amp alternator, the inverter will only in use while the motor is running.	Gundog	8	1226	02:08 PM Feb 15, 2021 by Whenarewethere
	Solar Lighting (Preview) Hi All, I own a 2011 Jayco Expanda van, which unfortunately has no battery power on board. We have recently booked a 3 day holiday to an unpowered campsite in a national park which has no lighting. I'm hoping that someone may be able to suggest some reasonably priced solar lighting options that I can use...	TroyK	17	1911	09:01 AM Feb 12, 2021 by Whenarewethere
	Caravan Tv antenna (Preview) Hi All, This question I am sure must have been asked before. However at the risk of repeating any replies, I would like to ask about which TV antenna most would recommend. I have a winegard similar in shape as the sensar 111, it looks like a flat metal sheet type with a booster, which works fine in are...	Klaus	13	5225	09:01 AM Feb 12, 2021 by Brodie Allen
	cruiseliner cover (Preview) Hi Just bought a Cruiseliner and need a recommendation for a cover. The van will be totally out in the open no choice. Thanks Ron	RonM	1	572	05:29 PM Feb 11, 2021 by Possum3
	Catch can. (Preview) I've had a catch can on D-Maxine since she was new. I noticed the can dip stick was getting to about half so got out the old syringe and tube to empty. So result was 160ml of oil for last 40,000kms. Anyone else measure their catch?	STRETCH ARMSTRONG	15	1668	11:25 AM Feb 9, 2021 by Warren-Pat_01
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