Techies' Corner

travelyounger · travelyounger

I have to admit I have been very ignorant of my service book after being blasted by my local mechanic over not reading and taking your own responsibility for servicing. I have owned my vehicle for over 3 years with 110000 km now and have the engine oil and filter done every 10000 km even though the service...

Ram Man · Ram Man

Hi GreyNomaders, Just wondering how many of you might carry a Sat Phone for the Just in Case (In Case) situation. I have a PEB with GPS but that's more for the Adventure Riding aka (Big Trail Bike), I'd appreciate any thoughts are they worth it?

Jason F · Jason F

My van has the wiring for all 4 jacks joined together somewhere in the walls (lovely !). This means that they all work together or not. This is insane thinking. Its very unlikely that any camping location its going to have a perfectly even surface. Once off the vehicle tray, one needs to adjust each leg...

The Belmont Bear · The Belmont Bear

Guys looking for some advice on whether a set of handheld UHF radios would be sufficient to communicate with truckies that are approaching from behind as well as using them to communicate with each other when positioning the van. I am not keen to add any external aerials as I don't have a bull bar and I wo...

iana · iana

An article written in the Grey Nomads web page suggested that solar panel mounts should not be just glued to the vehicle roof, but should be glued and screwed. As far as I am concerned, this advice is incorrect, and that a properly glued joint is better than a screwed and perhaps poorly glued joint. I mig...

dickyknee · dickyknee

I have isuzu DMax 2013 model Auto and want to remove the console for cleaning purposes and install wire to rear of vehicle cabin. I have searched everywhere for advice but no luck so far. -- Edited by dickyknee on Tuesday 3rd of November 2020 06:13:06 AM

stock61 · stock61

hi have a dometic 3 way fridge work 240 ,gas but not on 12v when i connect it to car battery switch fridge to aes still no power, i have power to fridge on the house battery light comes on in the fridge but won't switch to 12 volt to make it cold. i have power to the fridge at the back of from the car battery but all...

iana · iana

Vehicle is due for an oil change, I have 6lt of Castrol Magnatec 5W-30 A5 Full synthetic oil, and also 3 ltrs of Valvoline 5w-30 FE power full synthetic oil, is it OK to mix these, i probably need 7 liters for the Mazda BT50

DeBe · DeBe

This is a post on the A series Engel fridge with the STR5412S oscillator with circuit & in formation that's not available on the internet that I know of. For the more adventurous that may want to repair there older Engel.

Uwiki · Uwiki

Leaks water Air conditioner

hufnpuf · hufnpuf

Hi, I'm new to the site and to caravaning/towing. I've just bought a secondhand caravan. It measures 3.6mx2.16m, so it's quite small as far as caravans go. I've done a lot of reading online, including how to reverse and tow it and I'm going on a towing course as well. So far I've managed to reverse in...

adreamer · adreamer

I have a VW T5 pop top and need an Antenna to be fitted. Can I get a clamp to fit somewhere or does it need to be on a pole. Also I need the antenna and when having a look on internet I got confused with all the different kinds and prices. I only mainly do free camping so needs to be suitable for that! Thanks Helen...

Golf43 · Golf43

On the workings of a compressor fridge is a plastic reservoir located on top of the compressor which catches the condensation. How necessary is this plastic reservoir or can I extend the pipe to the outside?

Cupie · Cupie

Well it finally happened .. The shower combo in my Westport Van started spurting water after only 22 years! It seems that the molded 'plastic' plumbing split due to the pressure exerted by screwing the hot water tap too hard to turn it off. With a much increased pressure from a clogged up shower head, a...

2 olestiffs · 2 olestiffs

hi been checking the nett for past 3 days . for a good gps unit for us olds. have looked up a number of the latest truck units. had it down to 2 in the end. both brands got bagged in similar ways. both were close too 1k each. i searched here gps and the replys were a few years ago now. so i am all ears now as it looks...

iana · iana

Aero-Foils on the back roofs of caravans. God ! what next. Just can't remember the brand of van it was.

orid · orid

Thought I would start a new thread on this in case anyone is interested. I have managed to secure an GVM upgrade for my FJ cruiser here in WA . The upgrade includes new springs and shock absorbers . new vin plate , etc., Still working out the final details . Thanks to Yobarr he is a great help ! A bit costly....

bilbo · bilbo

Anyone have ideas on how to stop male dogs pis!ing on your wheels??(other than shoot the dogs) On lots of gear I cant use hub caps (mowers/slashers/bull catcher/tractors etc. Maybe "something" that you can spray on ........cheers Bilbo

Aus-Kiwi · Aus-Kiwi

It clicks then sounds like breaker turns it off . Ive undone the 17mm bolts . Reset unit by pulling 10amp fuse . Still not working . Looks like a trip to Oyster or sat specialist ?? Ahhh

HandyWalter · HandyWalter

I have a Diverse system power board in my caravan. It does not have a lithium set up. Looking at the wiring diagram, the battery currently has one positive wire to the unit. I presume this wire both powers all the fused appliances and is also the main wire to charge the battery when the van is connected to 2...

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	Izuzu 20 000 km oil change (Preview) I have to admit I have been very ignorant of my service book after being blasted by my local mechanic over not reading and taking your own responsibility for servicing. I have owned my vehicle for over 3 years with 110000 km now and have the engine oil and filter done every 10000 km even though the service...	travelyounger	15	3634	10:49 PM Nov 4, 2020 by Tony LEE
	Satellite Phones (Preview) Hi GreyNomaders, Just wondering how many of you might carry a Sat Phone for the Just in Case (In Case) situation. I have a PEB with GPS but that's more for the Adventure Riding aka (Big Trail Bike), I'd appreciate any thoughts are they worth it?	Ram Man	8	1407	09:14 AM Nov 4, 2020 by Ram Man
	Slide on Jacks operation (Preview) My van has the wiring for all 4 jacks joined together somewhere in the walls (lovely !). This means that they all work together or not. This is insane thinking. Its very unlikely that any camping location its going to have a perfectly even surface. Once off the vehicle tray, one needs to adjust each leg...	Jason F	9	1019	07:38 AM Nov 4, 2020 by Jason F
	Hand Held Radios (Preview) Guys looking for some advice on whether a set of handheld UHF radios would be sufficient to communicate with truckies that are approaching from behind as well as using them to communicate with each other when positioning the van. I am not keen to add any external aerials as I don't have a bull bar and I wo...	The Belmont Bear	15	2421	01:02 AM Nov 4, 2020 by Hiddleston
	Attaching Solar Panel mounts to the vehicle roof. (Preview) An article written in the Grey Nomads web page suggested that solar panel mounts should not be just glued to the vehicle roof, but should be glued and screwed. As far as I am concerned, this advice is incorrect, and that a properly glued joint is better than a screwed and perhaps poorly glued joint. I mig...	iana	26	3555	08:43 PM Nov 3, 2020 by mischief
	Isuzu DMax 2013 - remove centre console Isuzu DMax centre console (Preview) I have isuzu DMax 2013 model Auto and want to remove the console for cleaning purposes and install wire to rear of vehicle cabin. I have searched everywhere for advice but no luck so far. -- Edited by dickyknee on Tuesday 3rd of November 2020 06:13:06 AM	dickyknee	9	2509	12:25 PM Nov 3, 2020 by Whenarewethere
	fridge (Preview) hi have a dometic 3 way fridge work 240 ,gas but not on 12v when i connect it to car battery switch fridge to aes still no power, i have power to fridge on the house battery light comes on in the fridge but won't switch to 12 volt to make it cold. i have power to the fridge at the back of from the car battery but all...	stock61	7	1564	11:32 AM Nov 3, 2020 by JeffRae
	Oil, an opinion required. (Preview) Vehicle is due for an oil change, I have 6lt of Castrol Magnatec 5W-30 A5 Full synthetic oil, and also 3 ltrs of Valvoline 5w-30 FE power full synthetic oil, is it OK to mix these, i probably need 7 liters for the Mazda BT50	iana	16	3782	08:41 AM Nov 3, 2020 by Gundog
	MRFT540A ENGEL A series (Preview) This is a post on the A series Engel fridge with the STR5412S oscillator with circuit & in formation that's not available on the internet that I know of. For the more adventurous that may want to repair there older Engel.	DeBe	12	5229	01:14 PM Nov 2, 2020 by dorian
	Air conditioning leaks water silverline (Preview) Leaks water Air conditioner	Uwiki	3	770	11:05 AM Nov 1, 2020 by outlaw40
	Newbie - How best to park caravan (Preview) Hi, I'm new to the site and to caravaning/towing. I've just bought a secondhand caravan. It measures 3.6mx2.16m, so it's quite small as far as caravans go. I've done a lot of reading online, including how to reverse and tow it and I'm going on a towing course as well. So far I've managed to reverse in...	hufnpuf	19	2745	08:02 PM Oct 31, 2020 by hufnpuf
	Antenna (Preview) I have a VW T5 pop top and need an Antenna to be fitted. Can I get a clamp to fit somewhere or does it need to be on a pole. Also I need the antenna and when having a look on internet I got confused with all the different kinds and prices. I only mainly do free camping so needs to be suitable for that! Thanks Helen...	adreamer	17	2089	01:42 PM Oct 30, 2020 by Whenarewethere
	Caravan Compressor Fridge (Preview) On the workings of a compressor fridge is a plastic reservoir located on top of the compressor which catches the condensation. How necessary is this plastic reservoir or can I extend the pipe to the outside?	Golf43	3	1145	10:39 PM Oct 29, 2020 by Aus-Kiwi
	Replacing the Shower Mixer (Preview) Well it finally happened .. The shower combo in my Westport Van started spurting water after only 22 years! It seems that the molded 'plastic' plumbing split due to the pressure exerted by screwing the hot water tap too hard to turn it off. With a much increased pressure from a clogged up shower head, a...	Cupie	6	1561	03:41 PM Oct 29, 2020 by Cupie
	can any 1 recommend a good gps for a rv. (Preview) hi been checking the nett for past 3 days . for a good gps unit for us olds. have looked up a number of the latest truck units. had it down to 2 in the end. both brands got bagged in similar ways. both were close too 1k each. i searched here gps and the replys were a few years ago now. so i am all ears now as it looks...	2 olestiffs	16	1690	08:08 AM Oct 29, 2020 by FMC
	Aero-Foils on the back roofs of caravans. (Preview) Aero-Foils on the back roofs of caravans. God ! what next. Just can't remember the brand of van it was.	iana	18	2225	03:59 PM Oct 27, 2020 by 2 olestiffs
	GVM upgrades (Preview) Thought I would start a new thread on this in case anyone is interested. I have managed to secure an GVM upgrade for my FJ cruiser here in WA . The upgrade includes new springs and shock absorbers . new vin plate , etc., Still working out the final details . Thanks to Yobarr he is a great help ! A bit costly....	orid	13	2523	12:32 PM Oct 27, 2020 by travelyounger
	rusty wheel nuts! (Preview) Anyone have ideas on how to stop male dogs pis!ing on your wheels??(other than shoot the dogs) On lots of gear I cant use hub caps (mowers/slashers/bull catcher/tractors etc. Maybe "something" that you can spray on ........cheers Bilbo	bilbo	10	1658	01:03 PM Oct 25, 2020 by markf
	Can’t get it up . The Oyster sat wont rise . (Preview) It clicks then sounds like breaker turns it off . Ive undone the 17mm bolts . Reset unit by pulling 10amp fuse . Still not working . Looks like a trip to Oyster or sat specialist ?? Ahhh	Aus-Kiwi	9	5606	04:26 PM Oct 23, 2020 by Gravy73
	Dc to DC charger for lithium Battery. (Preview) I have a Diverse system power board in my caravan. It does not have a lithium set up. Looking at the wiring diagram, the battery currently has one positive wire to the unit. I presume this wire both powers all the fused appliances and is also the main wire to charge the battery when the van is connected to 2...	HandyWalter	19	2598	12:34 PM Oct 23, 2020 by Mike Harding
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