Techies' Corner

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...

Burgo1 · Burgo1

Hi All, has any body had an issue with 24 inch Kogan smart tvs. Ive been trying to remove the sight impaired narration , any ideas , manual has nothing . thanks for looking. Burgo

Shmiko58 · Shmiko58

Im looking at a Gentrax 3.5 kW pure sine wave petrol inverter generator. Has anyone else got one and what do you think of it? Im only thinking about it as a backup and for the odd time I would use it. Your thoughts and feedback are appreciated Regards

Fabz · Fabz

Hi, I've had my RV for 5 years now, last night I decided to turn off the digital display as the light was annoying me. When I turned it back on this morning, it gave a very loud high pitch noise that won't stop, so that I have had to turn it off. Unfortunately, that means that I cannot switch my LED lights on now...

Jaahn · Jaahn

Hi Having a clean out ! I have about 25 old RENEW magazines, none new, that might be interesting to people who are interested in learning or just backgrounding themselves on solar, alternative energy and systems and a wealth of other ideas to live simpler and easier on the planet. Does that seem useful...

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

I'm thinking of replacing the Thetford gas hob/grill in my caravan; a second thermocouple on the unit is failing (a likely design issue) and I never use the 240V ring. Most current domestic hobs have a flame failure facility and thus require 240V but, I understand models which have been in production...

JohnR · JohnR

We have 2013 Jayco Sterling with Dometic Carad Caravan door. We are currently locked out due to the barrel mechanism free wheeling and the door is in the locked position. Has anyone had similar experiences and can provide information or details in achieving an outcome. We are currently house sittin...

Steve Dawson · Steve Dawson

Hi, My first post so please be kind I have a Camec TV running on 12v. Recently I had an issue on getting good reception. The Problem seemed to be around the quality of the coax which I replaced, 2 specific LED lights that disrupted reception when switched on and generally being in ...

Gus1949 · Gus1949

I have a PX1 Ranger and tow a 3 ton van. On undulating roads the vehicle porpoises so I need to know which of the following is the better way of solving the problem, heavier rear springs, better shockers or air bags. I realize combinations of these will produce the best result but I am only going with one of...

gitsho · gitsho

I am wanting to install the Telstra cel-fi go in my caravan and would like to know their experience with installatio. Any info greatly appreciated.

cobberdog · cobberdog

HI,hoping some-one could tell me if a ford ranger tailgate would fit on my 2018 mazda bt50. ive damaged mine and i like the look of the ranger . any thoughts please.

KenG · KenG

G'Day all, I am looking to get a bike rack for a-frame mounting. I'd appreciate hearing what you have, see a pic, and how it goes and what to be aware of. What brand or type you settled on. Thanks heaps. Ken

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	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	2116	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	1166	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	1618	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	1752	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	2327	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	2575	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	1693	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	5890	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	2700	12:34 PM Oct 23, 2020 by Mike Harding
	Kogan tv (Preview) Hi All, has any body had an issue with 24 inch Kogan smart tvs. Ive been trying to remove the sight impaired narration , any ideas , manual has nothing . thanks for looking. Burgo	Burgo1	5	1466	09:35 PM Oct 22, 2020 by jeepnudger
	Generator (Preview) Im looking at a Gentrax 3.5 kW pure sine wave petrol inverter generator. Has anyone else got one and what do you think of it? Im only thinking about it as a backup and for the odd time I would use it. Your thoughts and feedback are appreciated Regards	Shmiko58	4	2699	09:13 PM Oct 22, 2020 by jeepnudger
	Digital Display noise (Preview) Hi, I've had my RV for 5 years now, last night I decided to turn off the digital display as the light was annoying me. When I turned it back on this morning, it gave a very loud high pitch noise that won't stop, so that I have had to turn it off. Unfortunately, that means that I cannot switch my LED lights on now...	Fabz	2	1301	02:12 PM Oct 21, 2020 by Fabz
	Old RENEW magazines ! Free ! (Preview) Hi Having a clean out ! I have about 25 old RENEW magazines, none new, that might be interesting to people who are interested in learning or just backgrounding themselves on solar, alternative energy and systems and a wealth of other ideas to live simpler and easier on the planet. Does that seem useful...	Jaahn	0	751	10:16 AM Oct 21, 2020 by Jaahn
	Replacing a gas cooking hob (Preview) I'm thinking of replacing the Thetford gas hob/grill in my caravan; a second thermocouple on the unit is failing (a likely design issue) and I never use the 240V ring. Most current domestic hobs have a flame failure facility and thus require 240V but, I understand models which have been in production...	Mike Harding	12	2502	10:30 AM Oct 20, 2020 by Possum3
	Dometic Carad Caravan Door (Preview) We have 2013 Jayco Sterling with Dometic Carad Caravan door. We are currently locked out due to the barrel mechanism free wheeling and the door is in the locked position. Has anyone had similar experiences and can provide information or details in achieving an outcome. We are currently house sittin...	JohnR	11	2769	06:55 AM Oct 20, 2020 by Possum3
	camec TV loses DTV channels when placed in standby Camec TV reception channels (Preview) Hi, My first post so please be kind I have a Camec TV running on 12v. Recently I had an issue on getting good reception. The Problem seemed to be around the quality of the coax which I replaced, 2 specific LED lights that disrupted reception when switched on and generally being in ...	Steve Dawson	5	2168	10:28 PM Oct 16, 2020 by Warren-Pat_01
	Suspension upgrade ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I have a PX1 Ranger and tow a 3 ton van. On undulating roads the vehicle porpoises so I need to know which of the following is the better way of solving the problem, heavier rear springs, better shockers or air bags. I realize combinations of these will produce the best result but I am only going with one of...	Gus1949	45	4797	01:40 PM Oct 13, 2020 by Noelpolar
	Has anybody personally installed cel-fi go in their caravan (Preview) I am wanting to install the Telstra cel-fi go in my caravan and would like to know their experience with installatio. Any info greatly appreciated.	gitsho	8	2901	08:31 PM Oct 12, 2020 by gitsho
	BT50 TAILGATE SWAP WITH RANGER TAILGATE (Preview) HI,hoping some-one could tell me if a ford ranger tailgate would fit on my 2018 mazda bt50. ive damaged mine and i like the look of the ranger . any thoughts please.	cobberdog	2	1574	03:39 PM Oct 12, 2020 by cobberdog
	A-Frame Bike Rack options or ideas (Preview) G'Day all, I am looking to get a bike rack for a-frame mounting. I'd appreciate hearing what you have, see a pic, and how it goes and what to be aware of. What brand or type you settled on. Thanks heaps. Ken	KenG	2	1596	03:33 AM Oct 12, 2020 by cjt55
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