Techies' Corner

hufnpuf · hufnpuf

In my car, I have 2 "cigarette lighter" sockets, they are labelled "12V/120W" and it says that's for all attached devices. My gps do-dad (when I need it) gets plugged in there, also my phone or something else if it needs charging. Only sometimes I need to use both, it I want the GPS (I don't think the bat...

Aus-Kiwi · Aus-Kiwi

This exploded on the back where it is now . Under the vinyl cover which obviously blew off when it exploded . I am in upper Hunter region waiting for tyre shop to open on Monday . If this tyre blew on the front ? I would be in trouble or need another change of panties ! Its not tyre wear thats the issue its AGE ! E...

DeBe · DeBe

The following is just general info & pics of whats in a Engel MRFT-5400-G4.

Weven · Weven

Hi, need to fit solar panels to Van roof which is fibre glass using the no drilling method. Any suggestions for panel type, fitting and wiring advise? I would like to use every available place to fit as many as possible which means different ratings and not sure if that would be a issue with connection...

gooba53 · gooba53

when in doubt ask my Grey Nomad mates. Towing caravan today the PowerTrain light came on. Checked the manual it says it will go to limp mode, hence not overheating the turbo and to go to dealership! Bit hard, currently at Marla SA. 475 from Alice, 780 from Port Augusta. Total care RACV with tow pack on...

DMaxer · DMaxer

Yesterday my trusty computer keyboard ceased to function and so I contacted HP for assistance. It is a laptop and seven years old so I figured it was on its way to computer heaven. After about 30 minutes with the technician on the other end of the line she pronounced it beyond help. She then went into sale...

cobberdog · cobberdog

HI, ive done a stupid thing, i cut the alligater clamps off the 12 volt compressor wires to fit an anderson plug but i forgot which one is red and black. i have no tools or meters at the moment. ANY IDEAS please CHEERS FROM PETER.

cobberdog · cobberdog

HI, ive done a stupid thing, i cut the alligater clamps off the 12 volt compressor wires to fit an anderson plug but i forgot which one is red and black. i have no tools or meters at the moment. ANY IDEAS please CHEERS FROM PETER.

DeBe · DeBe

On another Forum i noticed a person was charged $460 to get his Waeco fridge repaired as it wouldnt run on 240V. It had been running on aYamaha digital sinewave generator, this should not have been a problem. this got me thinking as i have a 3yr old CF-40 Waeco, what could go wrong with these powersupplys...

Susie Burke · Susie Burke

Hi. I'm new. Just bought myself a rainbow to be a permanent gypsy. Had a/c unit in at time of import but removed secondary to electric compliance issues. Owners did not replace. I'm told it has compressor on engine and the vent in roof is still present. Recommendations please. I know I need one for when i...

Wanda · Wanda

For a friend Wondering if anyone has purchased one of these gennies above and what they can do. Suppliers here in Adelaide do not carry this model(order only) in stock so can't just rockup with van and try it. Or even the westinghouse 2400kva which is similar but won't fit in his gennie box of RV like the 2...

orid · orid

Anyone using these ,can give some feedback please? Regards

wasn_me · wasn_me

I have set up fridge & battery in the back of the MUX. Fridge battery is charged via ctek dc-dc charger. Question:- Can I connect the dc-dc charger, for the battery in the van, to the fridge battery in the car. (via andersen plug) I'm trying to keep away from the start battery as much as p...

Johnmical · Johnmical

Hi Guys & Gals, I'm a newbie and setting up for our first trip with our new van and 2018 V8 Diesel Land Cruiser. Looking at getting a jump starter pack (it's a mine field full of'em). Someone recommended the SJS3000 Pro Series Personal Jump stater. Has any one had experience (or have knowledge of)...

Vaughan · Vaughan

What peoples experience with instantaneous /endless hot water systems.

The Travelling Dillberries · The Travelling Dillberries

D-Max, some interesting facts from Isuzu Ute Australia. Flashback: D-MAX DNA in the Isuzu Wasp1965: Before the D-MAX, came the Wasp; the first one-tonne Isuzu sold in Australia under the original Isuzu Name BadgeBased on the earlier released Bellett, the Wasp was Isuzus first one-tonne light co...

beaul · beaul

will a Honda 2.2 generator run a 2.2 box aircon

Jaahn · Jaahn

Hi I saw this and though it might help a bit to refresh someones memory cheers Jaahn

Bobdown · Bobdown

Just saw this on the web, not sure if it's still current but could be a problem for some older HWS. Careful with carbon monoxide gases at all times............cheers https://www.9news.com.au/national/safety-warning-potentially-deadly-caravan-motorhome-heaters-accc/ea252b5c-ce18...

Gundog · Gundog

In the process of weight reduction in the vans load 1 Battery and 2 Solar Panels are surpless to requirement, as we have no desire to free camp they just dead weight. Yesterday I removed both panels but the mounts are sikaflexed to the roof, is there anything that will work to help remove the mounts. Of th...

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	How to power additional 12v devices in car? (Preview) In my car, I have 2 "cigarette lighter" sockets, they are labelled "12V/120W" and it says that's for all attached devices. My gps do-dad (when I need it) gets plugged in there, also my phone or something else if it needs charging. Only sometimes I need to use both, it I want the GPS (I don't think the bat...	hufnpuf	14	1766	09:53 PM Dec 24, 2020 by Aus-Kiwi
	Caution again on old- sh tyres (Preview) This exploded on the back where it is now . Under the vinyl cover which obviously blew off when it exploded . I am in upper Hunter region waiting for tyre shop to open on Monday . If this tyre blew on the front ? I would be in trouble or need another change of panties ! Its not tyre wear thats the issue its AGE ! E...	Aus-Kiwi	13	2061	04:33 PM Dec 24, 2020 by aussietraveller
	ENGEL Fridge MRFT-5400-G4 (Preview) The following is just general info & pics of whats in a Engel MRFT-5400-G4.	DeBe	26	8964	10:01 AM Dec 24, 2020 by yobarr
	Solar Panels (Preview) Hi, need to fit solar panels to Van roof which is fibre glass using the no drilling method. Any suggestions for panel type, fitting and wiring advise? I would like to use every available place to fit as many as possible which means different ratings and not sure if that would be a issue with connection...	Weven	4	1423	10:05 PM Dec 23, 2020 by Weven
	Mazda BT 50 problem ( 1 2 ) (Preview) when in doubt ask my Grey Nomad mates. Towing caravan today the PowerTrain light came on. Checked the manual it says it will go to limp mode, hence not overheating the turbo and to go to dealership! Bit hard, currently at Marla SA. 475 from Alice, 780 from Port Augusta. Total care RACV with tow pack on...	gooba53	30	22346	12:00 PM Dec 23, 2020 by Greg 1
	Computer Magic (Preview) Yesterday my trusty computer keyboard ceased to function and so I contacted HP for assistance. It is a laptop and seven years old so I figured it was on its way to computer heaven. After about 30 minutes with the technician on the other end of the line she pronounced it beyond help. She then went into sale...	DMaxer	13	1558	09:13 AM Dec 23, 2020 by outlaw40
	12 VOLT WIRING MIX UP ON COMPRESSOR (Preview) HI, ive done a stupid thing, i cut the alligater clamps off the 12 volt compressor wires to fit an anderson plug but i forgot which one is red and black. i have no tools or meters at the moment. ANY IDEAS please CHEERS FROM PETER.	cobberdog	16	2173	03:11 PM Dec 22, 2020 by Whenarewethere
	12 VOLT WIRING MIX UP ON COMPRESSOR (Preview) HI, ive done a stupid thing, i cut the alligater clamps off the 12 volt compressor wires to fit an anderson plug but i forgot which one is red and black. i have no tools or meters at the moment. ANY IDEAS please CHEERS FROM PETER.	cobberdog	1	790	07:50 PM Dec 21, 2020 by Aus-Kiwi
	Waeco Powersupply ( 1 2 3 4 ) (Preview) On another Forum i noticed a person was charged $460 to get his Waeco fridge repaired as it wouldnt run on 240V. It had been running on aYamaha digital sinewave generator, this should not have been a problem. this got me thinking as i have a 3yr old CF-40 Waeco, what could go wrong with these powersupplys...	DeBe	103	65353	03:28 PM Dec 19, 2020 by DeBe
	Hino Rainbow R145 aircon (Preview) Hi. I'm new. Just bought myself a rainbow to be a permanent gypsy. Had a/c unit in at time of import but removed secondary to electric compliance issues. Owners did not replace. I'm told it has compressor on engine and the vent in roof is still present. Recommendations please. I know I need one for when i...	Susie Burke	17	1597	11:57 AM Dec 17, 2020 by Jaahn
	Westinghouse I2500 Generator (Preview) For a friend Wondering if anyone has purchased one of these gennies above and what they can do. Suppliers here in Adelaide do not carry this model(order only) in stock so can't just rockup with van and try it. Or even the westinghouse 2400kva which is similar but won't fit in his gennie box of RV like the 2...	Wanda	8	1516	11:20 AM Dec 17, 2020 by Fester55
	Lightforce Striker led driving lights (Preview) Anyone using these ,can give some feedback please? Regards	orid	12	2011	06:35 PM Dec 15, 2020 by orid
	SETTING UP NEW ISUZU MUX (Preview) I have set up fridge & battery in the back of the MUX. Fridge battery is charged via ctek dc-dc charger. Question:- Can I connect the dc-dc charger, for the battery in the van, to the fridge battery in the car. (via andersen plug) I'm trying to keep away from the start battery as much as p...	wasn_me	11	3107	12:53 PM Dec 12, 2020 by Monica W
	SJS3000 Jump Starter (Preview) Hi Guys & Gals, I'm a newbie and setting up for our first trip with our new van and 2018 V8 Diesel Land Cruiser. Looking at getting a jump starter pack (it's a mine field full of'em). Someone recommended the SJS3000 Pro Series Personal Jump stater. Has any one had experience (or have knowledge of)...	Johnmical	9	1212	09:35 AM Dec 12, 2020 by Monica W
	Instantaneous hot water (Preview) What peoples experience with instantaneous /endless hot water systems.	Vaughan	9	1757	09:21 AM Dec 12, 2020 by Monica W
	Isuzu (D Max)--Where it started (Preview) D-Max, some interesting facts from Isuzu Ute Australia. Flashback: D-MAX DNA in the Isuzu Wasp1965: Before the D-MAX, came the Wasp; the first one-tonne Isuzu sold in Australia under the original Isuzu Name BadgeBased on the earlier released Bellett, the Wasp was Isuzus first one-tonne light co...	The Travelling Dillberries	27	2362	08:18 PM Dec 11, 2020 by DMaxer
	power for aircon (Preview) will a Honda 2.2 generator run a 2.2 box aircon	beaul	9	987	02:31 PM Dec 11, 2020 by Esperian
	An amusing memory aid about Amp, Volts and Ohms.n (Preview) Hi I saw this and though it might help a bit to refresh someones memory cheers Jaahn	Jaahn	1	1458	02:08 PM Dec 9, 2020 by Possum3
	Safety Warning on HWS (Preview) Just saw this on the web, not sure if it's still current but could be a problem for some older HWS. Careful with carbon monoxide gases at all times............cheers https://www.9news.com.au/national/safety-warning-potentially-deadly-caravan-motorhome-heaters-accc/ea252b5c-ce18...	Bobdown	15	1992	02:10 PM Dec 8, 2020 by AndyCap100
	Hints on removing Sikaflex adheasive (Preview) In the process of weight reduction in the vans load 1 Battery and 2 Solar Panels are surpless to requirement, as we have no desire to free camp they just dead weight. Yesterday I removed both panels but the mounts are sikaflexed to the roof, is there anything that will work to help remove the mounts. Of th...	Gundog	9	1659	10:29 AM Dec 6, 2020 by Gundog
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