Techies' Corner

jrk36 · jrk36

I pick up this van tomorrow, and this is my first motorhome. We plan to use a mixture of caravan parks and off-grid sites whilst on the road, so want a level of independence. Would I be better installing Solar on the roof, carrying portable solar panels or carrying a genset? Thanks in advance

iana · iana

Today I am going to modify the caravans water system, so that I can split the hot and cold side. When finished I should be able to run van tank water only through the hot side, and have bore or rubbish water on the cold side, selectable by turning a valve (or two).

iana · iana

Found this on the web, maybe of interest.NSW firms up state breakaway caravan brake battery rego requirements Break-Away battery (l) and CTEK charging system. Interstate visitors towing Recreational Vehicles (RV's) registered in another State or Territory and travelling through NSW are not s...

landy · landy

I realize that this is not caravan related but there is such a wide knowledge base here I thought someone might be able to help me. I have been thinking of buying a cheap plasma cutter but I am trying to make sure that cutting tips and other disposable parts are likely to be available down the track or are th...

oldbloke · oldbloke

Are 12 v digital TVs more prone to electrical interference than larger 240v ones? Ive had 3 now, (1died) used at home and in van and seems everytime u switch on a fan, heater etc they do that digitise thing. Bit frustrating. Two fairly cheap models but one is an Akai.

Balangara · Balangara

My recently purchased vehicle has 4 parking sensors at the rear, but they don't work. Would appreciate if anyone has any experience with these. Are they usually operational, or do they need to be wired up or activated? Many thanks in advance.

geoffk200 · geoffk200

Need some help with an E15 code on a new install. Not warranty as it sat in the shed for over 12 months. According to the manual E15 is a control Board fault. Need to know if a replacement controller is made or available and where from. Thanks in advance -- Edited by geoffk200 on Monday 8th of June 2020 04:5...

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

https://www.bunnings.com.au/kango-19-piece-hss-drill-bit-set_p0084524

Stewart · Stewart

Hi just discovered that their is a portable 12v diesel heater for caravans. Has anyone used or know about these. It looks like a good space saving alternative. Thanks Stew

laurieoz · laurieoz

Does anyone know if it is legal to mount a plastic diesel fuel container on the bike rack between the rack and back of a caravan Laurie

TruBluQLD · TruBluQLD

Hey guys i am after some sort of information on my odd looking camper trailer, now the only information i have on it is that its suppose to be 1984 Jayco. Now thats all i have on it so any sort of info would be appreciated as there is some tweeking here and there i would like done on it and any specs would help i...

valiant81 · valiant81

Hi all; My caravan ( Jayco pop top 17.55.3 ) over the last 12 months and it was starting to look like the little water pump that helps with the flushing of the toilet was starting to give up the ghost. I could herer the pump working, but little to no water was coming out of the top of the bowl. Time to inve...

bowser · bowser

Evening everybody I have just fitted a Diesel heater, I have been told that it is a good idea to run some Kerosene through the heater. Can anyone tell me if they have heard or have tried this, if so how much Kero and on what ratio would you use it.

Mickyt · Mickyt

Anyone be able to take me through the process of replacing the sleeve on a pop top I have new sleeve and would like some advice thanks

AndrewR · AndrewR

I have a 97 bb40 coaster with the 3b engine. I live in bus full time and now I have a cracked exhaust manifold and need a new fuel pump. The engine is way under powered. I was wondering if this might be the time to replace the motor. Does anyone have suggestions for easiest and cheapest way to go? I dont have th...

Archie1953 · Archie1953

Does anyone level there motorhome in parks and if so do you have auto leveling connected or chocks, I am a first time motorhome owner and we have a Avida Esperance 7.95 mtrs long thanks

DaveS · DaveS

Has anyone mounted one of the Chinese Webasto copy air heaters vertically i.e. with the long axis perpendicular to the floor/ground?

Doddo · Doddo

Looking for some advice with this fridge.Have it set on 3.5 the fridge cycles very often. Fridge goes on for approx 9 mins then off for approx 3 mins then back on. This cycle carries on all the time fan at back of fridge is working. Anybody got any ideas on this.

Molding · Molding

Hi all, I have a 2011 Esperance and I occasionally hear an alarm from my electrical control panel. I think it might be low water house water level but it some times alarms when I have 30% in the tank. I am not convinced the calibration of the level gauge is accurate. it often jumps from 0% to 30% by adding...

spyderman · spyderman

Hi everyone I'm very new to this site and I hope I'm doing this wright , I'm after some help as here in WA there seems to be a lack of knowledge and help on this subject . I need to put a new hot water system in my motor home and was thinking the diesel ones might be a good option as then i can use it as a heater as w...

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	2006 Fiat Ducato Jayco Conquest auxilliary power? (Preview) I pick up this van tomorrow, and this is my first motorhome. We plan to use a mixture of caravan parks and off-grid sites whilst on the road, so want a level of independence. Would I be better installing Solar on the roof, carrying portable solar panels or carrying a genset? Thanks in advance	jrk36	4	1096	09:40 AM Jun 18, 2020 by PeterInSa
	Water system modification. (Preview) Today I am going to modify the caravans water system, so that I can split the hot and cold side. When finished I should be able to run van tank water only through the hot side, and have bore or rubbish water on the cold side, selectable by turning a valve (or two).	iana	1	861	07:28 AM Jun 17, 2020 by erad
	Trailer Breakaway units. (Preview) Found this on the web, maybe of interest.NSW firms up state breakaway caravan brake battery rego requirements *Break-Away battery (l) and CTEK charging system.* Interstate visitors towing Recreational Vehicles (RV's) registered in another State or Territory and travelling through NSW are not s...	iana	15	4879	06:46 AM Jun 17, 2020 by iana
	Plasma cutters (Preview) I realize that this is not caravan related but there is such a wide knowledge base here I thought someone might be able to help me. I have been thinking of buying a cheap plasma cutter but I am trying to make sure that cutting tips and other disposable parts are likely to be available down the track or are th...	landy	19	1366	09:24 PM Jun 15, 2020 by landy
	12V TV Interference (Preview) Are 12 v digital TVs more prone to electrical interference than larger 240v ones? Ive had 3 now, (1died) used at home and in van and seems everytime u switch on a fan, heater etc they do that digitise thing. Bit frustrating. Two fairly cheap models but one is an Akai.	oldbloke	16	3488	12:08 PM Jun 13, 2020 by Ozlad
	Parking sensors on a 2012 Fiat Jayco Conquest (Preview) My recently purchased vehicle has 4 parking sensors at the rear, but they don't work. Would appreciate if anyone has any experience with these. Are they usually operational, or do they need to be wired up or activated? Many thanks in advance.	Balangara	6	1353	08:18 PM Jun 11, 2020 by Tony LEE
	HELP with PPAP Diesel heater E15 (Preview) Need some help with an E15 code on a new install. Not warranty as it sat in the shed for over 12 months. According to the manual E15 is a control Board fault. Need to know if a replacement controller is made or available and where from. Thanks in advance -- Edited by geoffk200 on Monday 8th of June 2020 04:5...	geoffk200	1	844	08:20 AM Jun 10, 2020 by Snail
	Twist drill bits recommendations please (Preview) https://www.bunnings.com.au/kango-19-piece-hss-drill-bit-set_p0084524	Mike Harding	19	5199	07:31 PM Jun 9, 2020 by StewG
	Portable diesel heater (Preview) Hi just discovered that their is a portable 12v diesel heater for caravans. Has anyone used or know about these. It looks like a good space saving alternative. Thanks Stew	Stewart	13	2732	06:10 PM Jun 9, 2020 by clancee
	Mounting Deisel Heater Plastic Fuel Containter (Preview) Does anyone know if it is legal to mount a plastic diesel fuel container on the bike rack between the rack and back of a caravan Laurie	laurieoz	24	2332	03:42 PM Jun 8, 2020 by Plain Truth
	Camper Uknown (Preview) Hey guys i am after some sort of information on my odd looking camper trailer, now the only information i have on it is that its suppose to be 1984 Jayco. Now thats all i have on it so any sort of info would be appreciated as there is some tweeking here and there i would like done on it and any specs would help i...	TruBluQLD	10	1899	08:57 PM Jun 7, 2020 by Leshill
	Thetford C402 water pump not working !! (Preview) Hi all; My caravan ( Jayco pop top 17.55.3 ) over the last 12 months and it was starting to look like the little water pump that helps with the flushing of the toilet was starting to give up the ghost. I could herer the pump working, but little to no water was coming out of the top of the bowl. Time to inve...	valiant81	3	1504	04:09 PM Jun 7, 2020 by valiant81
	Dieses Heater (Preview) Evening everybody I have just fitted a Diesel heater, I have been told that it is a good idea to run some Kerosene through the heater. Can anyone tell me if they have heard or have tried this, if so how much Kero and on what ratio would you use it.	bowser	16	1824	08:24 AM Jun 7, 2020 by Jaahn
	Pop top sleeve replacement (Preview) Anyone be able to take me through the process of replacing the sleeve on a pop top I have new sleeve and would like some advice thanks	Mickyt	2	1247	01:22 AM Jun 7, 2020 by Mickyt
	Coaster engine replacement Toyota coaster engine (Preview) I have a 97 bb40 coaster with the 3b engine. I live in bus full time and now I have a cracked exhaust manifold and need a new fuel pump. The engine is way under powered. I was wondering if this might be the time to replace the motor. Does anyone have suggestions for easiest and cheapest way to go? I dont have th...	AndrewR	8	3372	10:29 AM Jun 5, 2020 by Aus-Kiwi
	Levelling (Preview) Does anyone level there motorhome in parks and if so do you have auto leveling connected or chocks, I am a first time motorhome owner and we have a Avida Esperance 7.95 mtrs long thanks	Archie1953	22	2688	07:47 PM Jun 4, 2020 by Aus-Kiwi
	Diesel Air Heaters (Preview) Has anyone mounted one of the Chinese Webasto copy air heaters vertically i.e. with the long axis perpendicular to the floor/ground?	DaveS	8	1927	08:28 PM Jun 1, 2020 by DaveS
	Engel ST90-G4-B (Preview) Looking for some advice with this fridge.Have it set on 3.5 the fridge cycles very often. Fridge goes on for approx 9 mins then off for approx 3 mins then back on. This cycle carries on all the time fan at back of fridge is working. Anybody got any ideas on this.	Doddo	5	1721	07:50 PM Jun 1, 2020 by Doddo
	Winnebago Esperance Water level alarm Esperance water level level alarms (Preview) Hi all, I have a 2011 Esperance and I occasionally hear an alarm from my electrical control panel. I think it might be low water house water level but it some times alarms when I have 30% in the tank. I am not convinced the calibration of the level gauge is accurate. it often jumps from 0% to 30% by adding...	Molding	7	2256	11:53 PM May 30, 2020 by Molding
	Deisel heaters (Preview) Hi everyone I'm very new to this site and I hope I'm doing this wright , I'm after some help as here in WA there seems to be a lack of knowledge and help on this subject . I need to put a new hot water system in my motor home and was thinking the diesel ones might be a good option as then i can use it as a heater as w...	spyderman	10	2105	03:16 PM May 28, 2020 by Tony LEE
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