Techies' Corner

iana · iana

Is there anything illegal about doing your own vehicle service. Are auto mechanics registered, and do they have a number to quote when signing for a service, if they don't do the work on behalf of a registered garage. Now that I am holed up with no where to go, am wondering about doing this work myself.

yobarr · yobarr

Doubt that any of these safety-chain setups would prevent the drawbar from hitting the road if the van parted company with the car? And one of them costs mega-dollars,for little gain.Cheers. P.S Still trying to work out how to attach photos from my iPad?

Peter Rabbit · Peter Rabbit

Permalink Reply Quote Edit Post A BIG HELLO! New to your site, very impressed with the stories, depth of experience and knowledge. New to caravan scene as well, sort of. I have mostly just used a swag or my current VW Van. 2015 Transporter (Best Van Ever, 132kw 4 motion LWB!!!) I have just acquired...

iana · iana

As I was checking tyre pressures, and as I kicked the last tyre, I wondered how the manufacturer worked out tow ball weight. My thoughts were that since the suspension on our van is a separate assembly, it would make sense, that this assembly remained free to move until construction had finished, then...

Bobdown · Bobdown

This has been probably done before, but asking for a mate who has a New Age van and his HWS (Swift, I think) is working how he describes as fluttering, on gas only. It does not fire up with a normal boom, but seems to go up and down in strength. Any ideas? maybe the Regulator? Cheers Bob

Dolly · Dolly

Hi all, well it had to happen eventually.... our little washing machine has dropped its drain hose and needs to be repaired. Our van is a 2013 Jayco Sterling 24ft and the machine is built in under the vanity top which has a lid to access the machine. Problem is there appears to be no easy way to extract the m...

KFT · KFT

Hi everyone,My RM4605 fridge is mostly always on ever since we bought our van and the original 240v element has lasted 10 years before failing a couple of weeks ago.I have always carried a spare of both voltages so I fitted the 240v unit and powered the fridge back up only for it to trip my RCD a half hour la...

yobarr · yobarr

Deleted....sorry. -- Edited by yobarr on Tuesday 24th of March 2020 12:42:41 PM

THE AUSSIE CAMPER · THE AUSSIE CAMPER

Can anyone tell me What Brand & Model this Pop up van is please.Also the bars on the side lift/push up to roof has a cable & spring in them. What are these arms called and how do you replace the cable in them?Cheers Darren

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

https://www.4wdingaustralia.com/4x4/why-im-removing-my-hpd-catch-can/

Gundog · Gundog

On my Jayco's compliance plate, it states the wheel size is 6jj x 15 and the tyre size is 225 75R15, there is no load index stated.

RichardK · RichardK

https://www.couplemate.com.au/jayco-and-electric-brake-problems

mezza56 · mezza56

im a bit lazy so thought Id ask here anyone bought a 12v smart tv lately and where did you get it , I want to tether it to my phone to stream movies . Netflixetc .

Stretch · Stretch

I think I have killed my 5 yr old AGM battery in my van, it is bulging and not taking a charge . I would like a new one but with a few extras like a voltmeter and an Anderson plug to connect to solar Do any of you know a good patient Caravan electrician in Melbourne who can put in s new battery and also tell me how no...

Joda · Joda

Just want an idea for the cost of 6speed auto trans. service for my car, getting some wildly different quotes from the centers I,ve asked for a service, understand that a flush is more costly but would probably go this way because of towing, Joda.

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

As I'm now the proud owner of an automatic Holden Trailblazer (15k on the clock) and about to tow a 2.7T caravan around some of the tougher places in Australia I am wondering whether I should invest in a transmission oil cooler. Your thoughts please people?

Rick-N-Lesleigh · Rick-N-Lesleigh

Hello Gang, I am wanting to replace one of my roof top vents, what is the best Silicon to use that will not affect the Plastic. TIA Rick

iana · iana

Its that time, I have to get the ute serviced. It just burns me up inside, knowing I have to pay so much to get so little done. The only reason to have it done is to get the stamp in the service log book for resale value. I have the list of the items they are supposed to check, and I know it doesn't happen. There's...

phum · phum

Hello all, I have lost the flexible solarpanels from the van roof they were glued with sitkaflex to a polycarbonate twinwall panel and then to the roof. They have been okay for more than 12 months but they blew off yesterday. The bond between the panel and the polycarbonate a nd the roof to polycarbonat...

bowser · bowser

After some more info for the diesel heater I just installed. Can any one tell me what is the max temp to have around your fuel pump.

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	Doing your own vehicle service. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Is there anything illegal about doing your own vehicle service. Are auto mechanics registered, and do they have a number to quote when signing for a service, if they don't do the work on behalf of a registered garage. Now that I am holed up with no where to go, am wondering about doing this work myself.	iana	37	3238	11:33 AM Apr 2, 2020 by Aus-Kiwi
	Safety Chains....again! (Preview) Doubt that any of these safety-chain setups would prevent the drawbar from hitting the road if the van parted company with the car? And one of them costs mega-dollars,for little gain.Cheers. P.S Still trying to work out how to attach photos from my iPad?	yobarr	16	2600	08:36 PM Apr 1, 2020 by Joda
	Suspension Upgrade (Preview) Permalink Reply Quote Edit Post A BIG HELLO! New to your site, very impressed with the stories, depth of experience and knowledge. New to caravan scene as well, sort of. I have mostly just used a swag or my current VW Van. 2015 Transporter (Best Van Ever, 132kw 4 motion LWB!!!) I have just acquired...	Peter Rabbit	19	8667	01:24 PM Apr 1, 2020 by Dick0
	Towball Weight - Just wondering ! (Preview) As I was checking tyre pressures, and as I kicked the last tyre, I wondered how the manufacturer worked out tow ball weight. My thoughts were that since the suspension on our van is a separate assembly, it would make sense, that this assembly remained free to move until construction had finished, then...	iana	13	2034	10:13 PM Mar 28, 2020 by montie
	HWS problem (Preview) This has been probably done before, but asking for a mate who has a New Age van and his HWS (Swift, I think) is working how he describes as fluttering, on gas only. It does not fire up with a normal boom, but seems to go up and down in strength. Any ideas? maybe the Regulator? Cheers Bob	Bobdown	3	2331	03:32 PM Mar 27, 2020 by Bobdown
	Washing machine blues ! (Preview) Hi all, well it had to happen eventually.... our little washing machine has dropped its drain hose and needs to be repaired. Our van is a 2013 Jayco Sterling 24ft and the machine is built in under the vanity top which has a lid to access the machine. Problem is there appears to be no easy way to extract the m...	Dolly	9	4113	10:24 AM Mar 27, 2020 by Stretch60
	Dometic Fridge Elements-Is there a bad batch? (Preview) Hi everyone,My RM4605 fridge is mostly always on ever since we bought our van and the original 240v element has lasted 10 years before failing a couple of weeks ago.I have always carried a spare of both voltages so I fitted the 240v unit and powered the fridge back up only for it to trip my RCD a half hour la...	KFT	4	1306	08:48 PM Mar 24, 2020 by KFT
	Safety Chains (Preview) Deleted....sorry. -- Edited by yobarr on Tuesday 24th of March 2020 12:42:41 PM	yobarr	0	1809	12:31 PM Mar 24, 2020 by yobarr
	Make & Model (Preview) Can anyone tell me What Brand & Model this Pop up van is please.Also the bars on the side lift/push up to roof has a cable & spring in them. What are these arms called and how do you replace the cable in them?Cheers Darren	THE AUSSIE CAMPER	8	2611	07:38 PM Mar 21, 2020 by patrol03
	Catch as catch can -- catch cans? (Preview) https://www.4wdingaustralia.com/4x4/why-im-removing-my-hpd-catch-can/	Mike Harding	14	2111	07:09 PM Mar 18, 2020 by Cyclops
	Correct tyre size (Preview) On my Jayco's compliance plate, it states the wheel size is 6jj x 15 and the tyre size is 225 75R15, there is no load index stated.	Gundog	23	5851	09:35 AM Mar 17, 2020 by swamp
	Article from Couplemate regarding electric drum brakes (Preview) https://www.couplemate.com.au/jayco-and-electric-brake-problems	RichardK	5	2908	08:41 AM Mar 17, 2020 by iana
	Tv (Preview) im a bit lazy so thought Id ask here anyone bought a 12v smart tv lately and where did you get it , I want to tether it to my phone to stream movies . Netflixetc .	mezza56	5	3473	06:31 AM Mar 17, 2020 by outlaw40
	Dead AGM battery (Preview) I think I have killed my 5 yr old AGM battery in my van, it is bulging and not taking a charge . I would like a new one but with a few extras like a voltmeter and an Anderson plug to connect to solar Do any of you know a good patient Caravan electrician in Melbourne who can put in s new battery and also tell me how no...	Stretch	6	2718	10:37 AM Mar 16, 2020 by Aus-Kiwi
	Cost for service (Preview) Just want an idea for the cost of 6speed auto trans. service for my car, getting some wildly different quotes from the centers I,ve asked for a service, understand that a flush is more costly but would probably go this way because of towing, Joda.	Joda	11	2826	08:05 AM Mar 16, 2020 by swamp
	Automatic transmission oil cooler - do I need one? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) As I'm now the proud owner of an automatic Holden Trailblazer (15k on the clock) and about to tow a 2.7T caravan around some of the tougher places in Australia I am wondering whether I should invest in a transmission oil cooler. Your thoughts please people?	Mike Harding	33	4384	07:56 AM Mar 16, 2020 by swamp
	Best Silicon to use on roof top vents Please (Preview) Hello Gang, I am wanting to replace one of my roof top vents, what is the best Silicon to use that will not affect the Plastic. TIA Rick	Rick-N-Lesleigh	13	4836	07:43 AM Mar 16, 2020 by swamp
	Service time again. (Preview) Its that time, I have to get the ute serviced. It just burns me up inside, knowing I have to pay so much to get so little done. The only reason to have it done is to get the stamp in the service log book for resale value. I have the list of the items they are supposed to check, and I know it doesn't happen. There's...	iana	12	2009	07:35 AM Mar 16, 2020 by swamp
	Lost solar panels (Preview) Hello all, I have lost the flexible solarpanels from the van roof they were glued with sitkaflex to a polycarbonate twinwall panel and then to the roof. They have been okay for more than 12 months but they blew off yesterday. The bond between the panel and the polycarbonate a nd the roof to polycarbonat...	phum	4	1905	11:57 PM Mar 15, 2020 by Brenda and Alan
	Temperture around 12 vole fuel fump. (Preview) After some more info for the diesel heater I just installed. Can any one tell me what is the max temp to have around your fuel pump.	bowser	2	1481	02:04 PM Mar 14, 2020 by Ozlad
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