Techies' Corner

Farmhat · Farmhat

I have a Swift gas/electric water heater in my van. The tanks in these Swift units are a stainless steel and do not have an annode in them. What they have instead is a length of aluminium tube that slips over a plastic holder and slides in the inlet line. (Swift told me it was for bacterial use???) These t...

missfiggy · missfiggy

We've just bought an Englaon smart tv and after connecting it to our vast sat system, we've found the picture to be very snowy. We've tested the sat system on 3 other tvs and have had no snow. Is there something we can do to fix this or is is possible just a fault with the tv. We'd like to cover all possibil...

orid · orid

any advice on what might be slowing me on hills please.??? Regards

Bas + Eve · Bas + Eve

My problem is back. Whilst running my foxtel box and tv off the 600w Projecta inverter the Hb (high battery voltage) alarm sounds and shuts the inverter off. This is not consistent, 15min or 3 hrs. We thought it may be ventilation but sadly no, thats not the cause. Any thoughts or ideas? Thanks in advan...

DMaxer · DMaxer

About a week ago I had reason to leave my van unoccupied for a few days so I turned off the water and the HWS. Upon my return I turned the water and HWS back on and all was well for a couple of days and then, no hot water. I remember from past experiences if the element is blown then it trips the 240 volt and that ha...

jeepnudger · jeepnudger

The gas ring can be lit but when you release knob controlling gas the gas goes out lite again and sometime stays a lite . any ideas what indeed to do? Just unrealisable.

bcd8238 · bcd8238

Hi all, I'm looking for some advice/help with the electrical service board in our alpha camper. Ever since we got it in 2017, there has been ongoing electrical gremlins. I guess the first problem was intermittent power. I traced that to a spade clip connection between the battery and the 50amp circui...

GlobalTraveller · GlobalTraveller

Hi there I am trying to establish car manufacturer's Gross Combination Mass (GCM) for a 2019 Hyundai Tucson 2WD for a friend of mine who is new to towing. The vehicle does not have the GCM listed on any plate attached to the vehicle. The vehicle does not have the GCM listed in the manufacturer's vehicle m...

DMaxer · DMaxer

I have a Carefree awning on my Windsor van, the van being just under 18 feet long. When I put the awning out I set it at an angle of about 75 to 80 degrees, (as in 90 degrees would be straight out parallel to the ground). I use two double guy ropes, one on each end of the roller, at an angle of about 45 degrees out f...

fredcam · fredcam

hi guys l got 2 X 135AH Battery in caravan and 200Wso;o panel on roof what the best way to clean then

terrola · terrola

hi am thinking about fitting the jayco canopy lifters to my van my van has the 4 scissor lifts around the roof has any one fitted these? and do they work well? thanks terry

Keith W · Keith W

Good Morning all, I am in the process of removing my old Electrolux 3 way Caravan Fridge, I am tired of Fighting with it. I am replacing it with a 95 litre upright Brass Monkey branded Fridge. If you have any thoughts or experience with same I would love to hear them. However the reason for my contact is on a...

Dougwe · Dougwe

Hi all, Came across one of these gizmos. Has anyone got one or know anything about them. Look very interesting indeed.

Weven · Weven

I have a Styleside ute and want to carry a fridge in the rear. I need to buy a tonneau cover but I am thinking the fridge will struggle because of air flow so was wondering if any one has a method that will work..

travelyounger · travelyounger

Hi all Has anyone been using the new 24 smart TV from Kogan it 12 240 volt for 199 on the web any issues Cheers T

jayroly · jayroly

Hey guys, long time stalker, first time poster, so please go easy on me. Hoping to pick the brains of those that have gone before me. I have a Expanda PopTop, the Roof is a single Fibreglass sheet, but the Gel Coat has pretty much disintegrated. If you wipe you hand over it your hand looks like you've run yo...

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...

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...

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	Swift Water Heater Annode (Preview) I have a Swift gas/electric water heater in my van. The tanks in these Swift units are a stainless steel and do not have an annode in them. What they have instead is a length of aluminium tube that slips over a plastic holder and slides in the inlet line. (Swift told me it was for bacterial use???) These t...	Farmhat	6	1573	09:49 PM Jan 10, 2021 by Farmhat
	Englaon TV and Vast satellite system ( 1 2 ) (Preview) We've just bought an Englaon smart tv and after connecting it to our vast sat system, we've found the picture to be very snowy. We've tested the sat system on 3 other tvs and have had no snow. Is there something we can do to fix this or is is possible just a fault with the tv. We'd like to cover all possibil...	missfiggy	30	3705	09:44 PM Jan 8, 2021 by missfiggy
	my new rig cant seems very slow up hills (Preview) any advice on what might be slowing me on hills please.??? Regards	orid	13	1831	02:02 PM Jan 8, 2021 by Whenarewethere
	Inverter (Preview) My problem is back. Whilst running my foxtel box and tv off the 600w Projecta inverter the Hb (high battery voltage) alarm sounds and shuts the inverter off. This is not consistent, 15min or 3 hrs. We thought it may be ventilation but sadly no, thats not the cause. Any thoughts or ideas? Thanks in advan...	Bas + Eve	19	2591	10:57 AM Jan 7, 2021 by LeighW
	The Great Reset. (Preview) About a week ago I had reason to leave my van unoccupied for a few days so I turned off the water and the HWS. Upon my return I turned the water and HWS back on and all was well for a couple of days and then, no hot water. I remember from past experiences if the element is blown then it trips the 240 volt and that ha...	DMaxer	4	1410	08:01 PM Jan 6, 2021 by Radar
	Gas ring on Thetford cooktop (Preview) The gas ring can be lit but when you release knob controlling gas the gas goes out lite again and sometime stays a lite . any ideas what indeed to do? Just unrealisable.	jeepnudger	9	1897	07:00 PM Jan 6, 2021 by Mike Harding
	Black series Alpha electrical issues (Preview) Hi all, I'm looking for some advice/help with the electrical service board in our alpha camper. Ever since we got it in 2017, there has been ongoing electrical gremlins. I guess the first problem was intermittent power. I traced that to a spade clip connection between the battery and the 50amp circui...	bcd8238	4	1950	11:38 PM Jan 5, 2021 by bcd8238
	Gross Combination Mass for Hyundai Tucson 2WD 2019 Model (Preview) Hi there I am trying to establish car manufacturer's Gross Combination Mass (GCM) for a 2019 Hyundai Tucson 2WD for a friend of mine who is new to towing. The vehicle does not have the GCM listed on any plate attached to the vehicle. The vehicle does not have the GCM listed in the manufacturer's vehicle m...	GlobalTraveller	25	2453	03:04 PM Jan 5, 2021 by yobarr
	A Question About Awnings. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I have a Carefree awning on my Windsor van, the van being just under 18 feet long. When I put the awning out I set it at an angle of about 75 to 80 degrees, (as in 90 degrees would be straight out parallel to the ground). I use two double guy ropes, one on each end of the roller, at an angle of about 45 degrees out f...	DMaxer	38	4589	01:23 PM Jan 4, 2021 by Tony Bev
	cleaning solo panels (Preview) hi guys l got 2 X 135AH Battery in caravan and 200Wso;o panel on roof what the best way to clean then	fredcam	8	1480	07:45 PM Jan 3, 2021 by Tony Bev
	pop top canopy lifters (Preview) hi am thinking about fitting the jayco canopy lifters to my van my van has the 4 scissor lifts around the roof has any one fitted these? and do they work well? thanks terry	terrola	14	7413	07:30 PM Jan 3, 2021 by BarneyBDB
	Mounting 12/240 Comressor Fridge (Preview) Good Morning all, I am in the process of removing my old Electrolux 3 way Caravan Fridge, I am tired of Fighting with it. I am replacing it with a 95 litre upright Brass Monkey branded Fridge. If you have any thoughts or experience with same I would love to hear them. However the reason for my contact is on a...	Keith W	1	954	09:39 AM Jan 3, 2021 by Dougwe
	PROTECT A HITCH (Preview) Hi all, Came across one of these gizmos. Has anyone got one or know anything about them. Look very interesting indeed.	Dougwe	15	1769	11:20 PM Jan 2, 2021 by oldbloke
	Fridge in ute (Preview) I have a Styleside ute and want to carry a fridge in the rear. I need to buy a tonneau cover but I am thinking the fridge will struggle because of air flow so was wondering if any one has a method that will work..	Weven	22	4689	11:10 PM Jan 2, 2021 by oldbloke
	Kogan smart tv (Preview) Hi all Has anyone been using the new 24 smart TV from Kogan it 12 240 volt for 199 on the web any issues Cheers T	travelyounger	2	1091	12:05 PM Jan 1, 2021 by yobarr
	Refinish Fibreglass Roof (Preview) Hey guys, long time stalker, first time poster, so please go easy on me. Hoping to pick the brains of those that have gone before me. I have a Expanda PopTop, the Roof is a single Fibreglass sheet, but the Gel Coat has pretty much disintegrated. If you wipe you hand over it your hand looks like you've run yo...	jayroly	8	2193	10:35 AM Dec 25, 2020 by Aus-Kiwi
	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	2611	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	2190	04:33 PM Dec 24, 2020 by aussietraveller
	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	1561	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	23108	12:00 PM Dec 23, 2020 by Greg 1
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