Techies' Corner

travelyounger · travelyounger

Hi I would like to set up a dc dc charger to van my current set up is Vehicle is a 2017 dmax running a redarc 25 amp dcdc to 120 amp agm duel battery running a 65 litre fridge freezer works great Van has enerdrive 60 1600 watt inverter 2 x120 amp agm and 2 x 160 watt solar panel 2 way 195 fridge freezer Would I best w...

BillWillis · BillWillis

I have replaced the electric valve 23709, push button and pump sounds but no water flow. Any suggestions on other possible faults.

goldenyears · goldenyears

Planning to buy a small compact motorhome either the Sherwood suncamper built on hilux chassis or the sunliner built on ranger chassis ? both auto 4x4 diesel ranger has the bigger motor but have read they have a few problems transmission being one of them . but smoother on the road . For reliability I...

Dougwe · Dougwe

Morning fellow CV19 isolators, (sounds technical doesn't it) Does anyone use a 240v, 2000w portable Inverter cook top in their CV or under cover outside connected to van power. I use a small butane gas canister cook too outside but have been told the above cooker would be much better. I am in my alumin...

StewG · StewG

I've been checking over my caravan in readiness for the lifting of interstate travel restrictions. Although the van is only 3.5 years old, the vents over the toilet and shower (355 x 355 with 12V fan) have both deteriorated badly from UV affecting the plastic inside frame that supports the flyscreen...

Davianni · Davianni

Gday all, Finally off to our first trip even though its just down to Torquay! Quick question: I have 2 house batteries, now if I am only supposed to run them down to 50%, how will the charger know how to switch over From one to the other? Cheers for now

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

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	DC DC charger to van (Preview) Hi I would like to set up a dc dc charger to van my current set up is Vehicle is a 2017 dmax running a redarc 25 amp dcdc to 120 amp agm duel battery running a 65 litre fridge freezer works great Van has enerdrive 60 1600 watt inverter 2 x120 amp agm and 2 x 160 watt solar panel 2 way 195 fridge freezer Would I best w...	travelyounger	5	2152	11:31 AM Jun 20, 2020 by Whenarewethere
	Thetford 250 toilet not flushing. (Preview) I have replaced the electric valve 23709, push button and pump sounds but no water flow. Any suggestions on other possible faults.	BillWillis	8	1717	09:28 AM Jun 20, 2020 by PeterInSa
	2018 ranger or hilux (Preview) Planning to buy a small compact motorhome either the Sherwood suncamper built on hilux chassis or the sunliner built on ranger chassis ? both auto 4x4 diesel ranger has the bigger motor but have read they have a few problems transmission being one of them . but smoother on the road . For reliability I...	goldenyears	24	1792	08:48 AM Jun 20, 2020 by AaLF
	PORTABLE INDUCTION COOK TOP ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Morning fellow CV19 isolators, (sounds technical doesn't it) Does anyone use a 240v, 2000w portable Inverter cook top in their CV or under cover outside connected to van power. I use a small butane gas canister cook too outside but have been told the above cooker would be much better. I am in my alumin...	Dougwe	32	3397	04:01 AM Jun 20, 2020 by Esperian
	Caravan Vent Failure (Preview) I've been checking over my caravan in readiness for the lifting of interstate travel restrictions. Although the van is only 3.5 years old, the vents over the toilet and shower (355 x 355 with 12V fan) have both deteriorated badly from UV affecting the plastic inside frame that supports the flyscreen...	StewG	6	1420	11:58 PM Jun 19, 2020 by Stretch60
	House batteries (Preview) Gday all, Finally off to our first trip even though its just down to Torquay! Quick question: I have 2 house batteries, now if I am only supposed to run them down to 50%, how will the charger know how to switch over From one to the other? Cheers for now	Davianni	22	2665	12:07 PM Jun 19, 2020 by Whenarewethere
	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	1670	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	1045	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	5157	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	1602	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	4086	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	1682	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	1047	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	7798	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	3072	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	2820	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	2131	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	1917	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	2295	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	1495	01:22 AM Jun 7, 2020 by Mickyt
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