Techies' Corner

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...

Ditta n Don · Ditta n Don

I am considering putting a diesel heater in our caravan but I am unsure where to mount the tank.The van has no front boot so can I mount it on the A frame behind the gas bottles or the other alternative is at the back of the 24ft van on the rear bumper.If I use the rear option it would mean running the fuel line a...

Gundog · Gundog

It look as though NSW has made changes for GVM upgrades as of the 20th of April, it looks as though the maximum upgrade is limited to the sum total of the axle weights regardless of suspension modifications, unless the axles are upgraded to a higher rate. The other catch is if you want to register an inter...

hofmann05kite · hofmann05kite

Hi guys, First post, looking forward to getting schooled, so many questions. Been doing up my old chesney pacemaker van, it's been a great way to pass coronavirus. The whole generator thing does not seem to be fully thought out. In my case, and surely most peoples, I justified the cost of the gener...

Brenda and Alan · Brenda and Alan

There has been some discussion on several other threads on this subject. It is understood that the use of a WDH causes several changes in actual measured weights of both tow vehicle and caravan. My claim is that one of these changes is a reduction of towball loading. Attached is a chart from a Haymen Ree...

RoamerAllWaze · RoamerAllWaze

We Have an IBIS 4 aircon installed on our HillTop Feathertop Van which in itself is is a major upgrade from a no toilet REGAL pop-top. When the wife bought the van yes she did! I asked for an upgrade from the Ibis 3 to the Ibis 4 air conditioner because I knew it was using an energy saving inverter. And here we...

Stewart · Stewart

Hi All I have 2 inverters in the Caravan 300w and 600w, i have only used the smaller one a few times. They are both located in the battery locker and only the smaller one is connected and turned off, unless needed. To use it, i lift the seat to get to the battery and simply plug in a power board then plug in the L...

iana · iana

On another forum (Wiki) a post was put up, "filling tanks when connected to the mains", muggsie here interpreted this wrong, but it brings up a question. A while back some of you may remember a girl who turned on the outside tap and suffered electrocution, and permanent damage. I was told that the mains...

Fee Bee · Fee Bee

Hi :). I have recently purchased a van and would like to buy a/some solar panels to attach the the roof rack to power my electrical appliances. I have listed all of the appliances I would like to use below. I will not be using all of the items 24hrs a day and not all at the same time, I have therefore also liste...

Gundog · Gundog

I have a changeover switch installed to switch between 240v mains and an Inverter. The inverter has a remote switching ability that was never used when the changeover switch was installed, I'm thinking of the best way to use the remote facility, looking at the changeover swith there is a 3rd row of swi...

LoisKay · LoisKay

Hi. Can anyone tell me if it is possible to employ someone to negotiate the purchase of a recreational vehicle on behalf of a buyer? I am keen to purchase a motorhome, and have a general idea of what I want, but lack the technical knowledge to feel confident in purchasing it on my own. I once employed a real...

chat · chat

Will it tow 23ft crusader caravan I think weighs 2300kg I think unloaded has anyone done this on long trip.

Mobi Condo · Mobi Condo

Hello all, we have just had Win 10 installed and are having trouble with email software. Being so used to Outlook with Win 7, we are now totally lost as to how to handle future emails with what is on offer without having to buy the office suites on offer. Does any one have experience with any of the "free" pr...

tadau68 · tadau68

Hi all. I have a 600 watt sinewave inverter which I want to connect to my deepcycle batteries instead of using clip ons. Pictures attached. What size fuse and cable to do recommend? I've just been to Jaycar and they wasn't sure. Any help appreciated. Have a great day Troy

Yendorane · Yendorane

Hi all,just wondering what peoples opinions are on the following & what would you use to seal the top of the pop top.I am down to 4 choices,all sikaflex & they are 291,pro+,221 or 521uv.Thank you ell in advance for your answers.cheers Rod

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	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	2971	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	2441	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	2072	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	2763	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	2357	03:16 PM May 28, 2020 by Tony LEE
	Installing deisel tank for heater (Preview) I am considering putting a diesel heater in our caravan but I am unsure where to mount the tank.The van has no front boot so can I mount it on the A frame behind the gas bottles or the other alternative is at the back of the 24ft van on the rear bumper.If I use the rear option it would mean running the fuel line a...	Ditta n Don	16	7059	07:07 PM May 27, 2020 by Plain Truth
	GVM upgrade are in trouble in NSW (Preview) It look as though NSW has made changes for GVM upgrades as of the 20th of April, it looks as though the maximum upgrade is limited to the sum total of the axle weights regardless of suspension modifications, unless the axles are upgraded to a higher rate. The other catch is if you want to register an inter...	Gundog	22	4959	10:06 AM May 27, 2020 by Cyclops
	weather protection for yamaha ef2400is generator (Preview) Hi guys, First post, looking forward to getting schooled, so many questions. Been doing up my old chesney pacemaker van, it's been a great way to pass coronavirus. The whole generator thing does not seem to be fully thought out. In my case, and surely most peoples, I justified the cost of the gener...	hofmann05kite	7	1543	09:11 AM May 27, 2020 by hofmann05kite
	The effects of using a WDH ( 1 2 ) (Preview) There has been some discussion on several other threads on this subject. It is understood that the use of a WDH causes several changes in actual measured weights of both tow vehicle and caravan. My claim is that one of these changes is a reduction of towball loading. Attached is a chart from a Haymen Ree...	Brenda and Alan	40	5308	02:22 PM May 18, 2020 by yobarr
	IBIS IV that’s ‘four’ is a slow start and using less than 1400 Watts ! At 23 degrees. (Preview) We Have an IBIS 4 aircon installed on our HillTop Feathertop Van which in itself is is a major upgrade from a no toilet REGAL pop-top. When the wife bought the van yes she did! I asked for an upgrade from the Ibis 3 to the Ibis 4 air conditioner because I knew it was using an energy saving inverter. And here we...	RoamerAllWaze	5	2926	03:01 PM May 16, 2020 by Dougwe
	Inverter plugs ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi All I have 2 inverters in the Caravan 300w and 600w, i have only used the smaller one a few times. They are both located in the battery locker and only the smaller one is connected and turned off, unless needed. To use it, i lift the seat to get to the battery and simply plug in a power board then plug in the L...	Stewart	38	5332	11:16 PM May 14, 2020 by oldtrack123
	Heres one for the Sparkie's (Preview) On another forum (Wiki) a post was put up, "filling tanks when connected to the mains", muggsie here interpreted this wrong, but it brings up a question. A while back some of you may remember a girl who turned on the outside tap and suffered electrocution, and permanent damage. I was told that the mains...	iana	10	1643	08:12 PM May 14, 2020 by Aus-Kiwi
	SOLAR PANELS FOR MY VAN (Preview) Hi :). I have recently purchased a van and would like to buy a/some solar panels to attach the the roof rack to power my electrical appliances. I have listed all of the appliances I would like to use below. I will not be using all of the items 24hrs a day and not all at the same time, I have therefore also liste...	Fee Bee	12	2075	09:19 AM May 14, 2020 by Jaahn
	Changeover Switch for 240v Fridge (Preview) I have a changeover switch installed to switch between 240v mains and an Inverter. The inverter has a remote switching ability that was never used when the changeover switch was installed, I'm thinking of the best way to use the remote facility, looking at the changeover swith there is a 3rd row of swi...	Gundog	10	1462	01:01 AM May 11, 2020 by markf
	Motorhome help (Preview) Hi. Can anyone tell me if it is possible to employ someone to negotiate the purchase of a recreational vehicle on behalf of a buyer? I am keen to purchase a motorhome, and have a general idea of what I want, but lack the technical knowledge to feel confident in purchasing it on my own. I once employed a real...	LoisKay	5	1975	08:35 PM May 9, 2020 by campcreekrv
	Ford Everest 2lt biturbo 4x4 (Preview) Will it tow 23ft crusader caravan I think weighs 2300kg I think unloaded has anyone done this on long trip.	chat	18	4546	08:20 PM May 8, 2020 by JackoFJR
	Email software to use with Win 10 (Preview) Hello all, we have just had Win 10 installed and are having trouble with email software. Being so used to Outlook with Win 7, we are now totally lost as to how to handle future emails with what is on offer without having to buy the office suites on offer. Does any one have experience with any of the "free" pr...	Mobi Condo	28	2014	09:06 PM May 4, 2020 by Hylife
	Fitting 600 watt sinewave inverter (Preview) Hi all. I have a 600 watt sinewave inverter which I want to connect to my deepcycle batteries instead of using clip ons. Pictures attached. What size fuse and cable to do recommend? I've just been to Jaycar and they wasn't sure. Any help appreciated. Have a great day Troy	tadau68	7	1622	06:41 PM May 2, 2020 by Aus-Kiwi
	Sikaflex (Preview) Hi all,just wondering what peoples opinions are on the following & what would you use to seal the top of the pop top.I am down to 4 choices,all sikaflex & they are 291,pro+,221 or 521uv.Thank you ell in advance for your answers.cheers Rod	Yendorane	14	14058	08:57 AM May 2, 2020 by Jaybird
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