Techies' Corner

iana · iana

As part of the purchase of our van, we requested a compressor type fridge, and it was supplied accordingly. So the van as standard has a 3way fitted and that the compressor fridge fitted into that enclosure. Now I am not familiar with the workings of a 3 way, but am assuming that the workings are accessi...

Steel Dog · Steel Dog

Hi All, We have a Jayco Conquest 2018, we have had it for over 1 year and enjoy it very much, however I was surprised with how much road noise came into the cabin when driving on those course road surfaces and the concrete roads in NSW. After a bit of investigation I found that there is a cavity in the transit...

robertbruce · robertbruce

hi folks, anyone know if i have to slip the rear axles to get the rear drums off a hzb coaster?

Rob Driver · Rob Driver

As many others have noticed on this, and some other forums there has been many a heated discussion on the above subject. Here is a link that is very informative with ONE of the TWO Authorised Second Manufacturers providing answers to many questions on vehicle modifications. I will inform all readers...

goldcoaster · goldcoaster

Another issue I have is a noisy water pump , wake the dead of a night . It is 7 years old , do you think it's on the way out. No vibration fixed properly to floor. Cheers

Bass · Bass

Here's a question how many vans are out there with only 1 outside vent, NO bottom vent. We have an 190 litre 2 door compressor fridge that is driving us crazy, fridge will not get cold some days it runs continuously other days it cycles. our 2 x 110 ah batteries drain ( we only have 300 watt on roof will be inc...

MattBris · MattBris

Hello All, Long time reader, first time poster. So hope in the right section. Have an old 1987 Jayco Classic which we are loving. Slowly restoring to some of it's former glory. Hoping someone can please help with a question on sealing the roof. Originally around the outside of the roof, silicon was us...

boyadine · boyadine

Relax-n · Relax-n

Hi All, We want to replace the glass shower door in the c/van to a retractable poly plastic one I have seen one in an AVan, and have heard of others that have done replacements Mr Google only directs me to Stoett, Nautilus manufacturer in America Does anybody know of an Australian dealer or retailer or wh...

Possum3 · Possum3

Mercedes-Benz has recalled 451 G-Class four-wheel-drives produced from 2011 to 2018. The recall claims that the affected previous-generation G-Class models may suffer cracked brake lines in the ABS hydraulic unit when strong vibrations are present, such as driving over corrugations. This co...

Lauris · Lauris

need a wifi unit. Not sure if a dongle will supply enough to watch movies etc. or do I need the type the caravan suppliers recommend. Price is so different.

iana · iana

Something I have pondered about for some time, the wiring of the breakaway unit. The "Break Safe" unit, install instructions, clearly state that the power for the unit is to come from the "Aux" circuit of the vehicle, good so far. Jayco with their trailer plug wiring diagram clearly state that the pow...

Hurls · Hurls

Hi All, We have all seen/heard of vehicles being impounded for hooning offences. The vehicle is impounded for longer periods for each subsequent offence until eventually it is crushed. My question is : Why aren't phones confiscated. We constantly hear of people guilty of multiple infringements a...

robo24 · robo24

Put new battery in but still no braking on van

Dolly · Dolly

Hi all, I am about to try a gas saving trick with my Dometic 3 way fridge. I want to turn the gas off through the day and run my 3000 w inverter to power the the fridge on AC. Then at night go back to gas. Has anyone had any success with this technique?

iana · iana

The selector valve on our Jayco, is a cheap three way home garden irrigation valve. I am having trouble with the entire water system, and think the only way to fix it, is to re-do the system, plumbing it properly. I am thinking of fitting two ball valves, one on the outlet of each tank to the12v pump, but ac...

T1 Terry · T1 Terry

The topic came up on another thread in the solar section and rather than drag that topic (AGM battery advice) in a different direction, I thought I'd start a new topic over here in the techie part. First off, we need to look at how the numbers of Amp hours advertised on the battery case were determined. Th...

goldcoaster · goldcoaster

I recently bought a Motorhome that has parabolic springs , shock absorbers and air bags . We have been away in it the last couple of months , everyone here will know how bad the roads are in Qld especially out west . Our problem started North of Gympie on our beautiful A1, when we hit a dip we would pogo down t...

Allara · Allara

Hi Guys It has been a while since I have had time to catch up with the forum. i am in need of advice about repairing/restoring my old caravans and would appreciate your help. i have an 18ft dual axel Viscount I have used for travelling for over 30 years and it is in need of repairs to the windows and the step up...

lesk1946 · lesk1946

hello to all , does anyone know what the MAX running engine temperature of a 1992 Toyota coaster 3.4 diesel should be ? my engine guard hit 75c. i am thinking its a bit high but no alarm. no leaks . radiator full . new pump 20ks ago. oils ok.....any thoughts please....cheers les

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	Compressor Type Refridgerators (Preview) As part of the purchase of our van, we requested a compressor type fridge, and it was supplied accordingly. So the van as standard has a 3way fitted and that the compressor fridge fitted into that enclosure. Now I am not familiar with the workings of a 3 way, but am assuming that the workings are accessi...	iana	6	2083	08:41 PM Oct 10, 2019 by Hetho
	JAYCO Conquest 2018 25.3 Road Noise (Preview) Hi All, We have a Jayco Conquest 2018, we have had it for over 1 year and enjoy it very much, however I was surprised with how much road noise came into the cabin when driving on those course road surfaces and the concrete roads in NSW. After a bit of investigation I found that there is a cavity in the transit...	Steel Dog	7	2200	09:49 PM Oct 9, 2019 by Tony Bev
	94 hzb50 coaster, rear drum questions (Preview) hi folks, anyone know if i have to slip the rear axles to get the rear drums off a hzb coaster?	robertbruce	4	1710	08:09 AM Oct 9, 2019 by Jaahn
	The Truth about GVM and GCM upgrades...the current situation ( 1 2 3 ) (closed) (Preview) As many others have noticed on this, and some other forums there has been many a heated discussion on the above subject. Here is a link that is very informative with ONE of the TWO Authorised Second Manufacturers providing answers to many questions on vehicle modifications. I will inform all readers...	Rob Driver	86	5017	02:52 PM Oct 8, 2019 by Webmaster
	Noisy water pump (Preview) Another issue I have is a noisy water pump , wake the dead of a night . It is 7 years old , do you think it's on the way out. No vibration fixed properly to floor. Cheers	goldcoaster	16	3628	01:51 AM Oct 8, 2019 by Tony Bev
	Fridge venting. (Preview) Here's a question how many vans are out there with only 1 outside vent, NO bottom vent. We have an 190 litre 2 door compressor fridge that is driving us crazy, fridge will not get cold some days it runs continuously other days it cycles. our 2 x 110 ah batteries drain ( we only have 300 watt on roof will be inc...	Bass	27	4078	07:17 PM Oct 7, 2019 by Bass
	Jayco 1987 - Roof sealing (Preview) Hello All, Long time reader, first time poster. So hope in the right section. Have an old 1987 Jayco Classic which we are loving. Slowly restoring to some of it's former glory. Hoping someone can please help with a question on sealing the roof. Originally around the outside of the roof, silicon was us...	MattBris	9	1715	06:02 AM Oct 7, 2019 by MattBris
	DIY solar install on a motorhome (Preview)	boyadine	7	1634	01:02 PM Oct 6, 2019 by Aus-Kiwi
	Shower screen replacement (Preview) Hi All, We want to replace the glass shower door in the c/van to a retractable poly plastic one I have seen one in an AVan, and have heard of others that have done replacements Mr Google only directs me to Stoett, Nautilus manufacturer in America Does anybody know of an Australian dealer or retailer or wh...	Relax-n	2	2063	10:06 AM Oct 6, 2019 by Relax-n
	Mercedes-Benz recall 451 G-Class four-wheel-drives. (Preview) Mercedes-Benz has recalled 451 G-Class four-wheel-drives produced from 2011 to 2018. The recall claims that the affected previous-generation G-Class models may suffer cracked brake lines in the ABS hydraulic unit when strong vibrations are present, such as driving over corrugations. This co...	Possum3	1	1477	05:58 AM Oct 6, 2019 by Tony LEE
	Wifi (Preview) need a wifi unit. Not sure if a dongle will supply enough to watch movies etc. or do I need the type the caravan suppliers recommend. Price is so different.	Lauris	6	1882	11:51 AM Oct 3, 2019 by denmonkey
	Breakaway unit, topic for discussion. (Preview) Something I have pondered about for some time, the wiring of the breakaway unit. The "Break Safe" unit, install instructions, clearly state that the power for the unit is to come from the "Aux" circuit of the vehicle, good so far. Jayco with their trailer plug wiring diagram clearly state that the pow...	iana	1	1428	12:46 PM Oct 2, 2019 by T1 Terry
	Mobile Phone Driving Offences (Preview) Hi All, We have all seen/heard of vehicles being impounded for hooning offences. The vehicle is impounded for longer periods for each subsequent offence until eventually it is crushed. My question is : Why aren't phones confiscated. We constantly hear of people guilty of multiple infringements a...	Hurls	25	1558	01:58 PM Sep 30, 2019 by Valkie
	Breaksafe (Preview) Put new battery in but still no braking on van	robo24	3	1675	10:04 AM Sep 29, 2019 by Cupie
	Dometic / Inverter (Preview) Hi all, I am about to try a gas saving trick with my Dometic 3 way fridge. I want to turn the gas off through the day and run my 3000 w inverter to power the the fridge on AC. Then at night go back to gas. Has anyone had any success with this technique?	Dolly	10	2552	12:02 PM Sep 27, 2019 by T1 Terry
	Water Tank Valves. (Preview) The selector valve on our Jayco, is a cheap three way home garden irrigation valve. I am having trouble with the entire water system, and think the only way to fix it, is to re-do the system, plumbing it properly. I am thinking of fitting two ball valves, one on the outlet of each tank to the12v pump, but ac...	iana	5	1387	07:56 AM Sep 27, 2019 by patrol03
	Are all battery Ah created equal? (Preview) The topic came up on another thread in the solar section and rather than drag that topic (AGM battery advice) in a different direction, I thought I'd start a new topic over here in the techie part. First off, we need to look at how the numbers of Amp hours advertised on the battery case were determined. Th...	T1 Terry	23	2453	11:35 AM Sep 26, 2019 by T1 Terry
	Suspension (Preview) I recently bought a Motorhome that has parabolic springs , shock absorbers and air bags . We have been away in it the last couple of months , everyone here will know how bad the roads are in Qld especially out west . Our problem started North of Gympie on our beautiful A1, when we hit a dip we would pogo down t...	goldcoaster	12	1716	12:07 AM Sep 26, 2019 by Aus-Kiwi
	Restoration of old vans (Preview) Hi Guys It has been a while since I have had time to catch up with the forum. i am in need of advice about repairing/restoring my old caravans and would appreciate your help. i have an 18ft dual axel Viscount I have used for travelling for over 30 years and it is in need of repairs to the windows and the step up...	Allara	6	2517	03:10 PM Sep 24, 2019 by Possum3
	3.4 diesel engine coolant running temperature (Preview) hello to all , does anyone know what the MAX running engine temperature of a 1992 Toyota coaster 3.4 diesel should be ? my engine guard hit 75c. i am thinking its a bit high but no alarm. no leaks . radiator full . new pump 20ks ago. oils ok.....any thoughts please....cheers les	lesk1946	13	1869	09:06 AM Sep 24, 2019 by Warren-Pat_01
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