Techies' Corner

Amigo1 · Amigo1

Hi All, I am brand new to caravanning forums and am about to do my lap of the map. I have many done hours of interesting reading over the past few months since I joined the forums but this is my first post about anything at all and I am still learning about this topic in particular. In order to assist me to ensu...

blaze · blaze

My old coaster had a wis bang radio with all sorts of connectivity but would only pick up one fm station. It was always a good reception even in isolated areas where my radios normal struggle. Spent nearly a full day removing the old aerial (had to pull dash as whoever fitted it thought it was a good idea to...

blaze · blaze

My thoughts are either the s-line or r600 mack, like em both. Intend on towing a 3500kg off road van. Power and trans would be too much of a problem, just slot another combo in. Not sure how big of a transmission cooler I would need if I fit an auto trans (easier than a roadranger, better for the mrs). Have to...

Kevin 1955 · Kevin 1955

Can anyone tell me what the two outside wires are for please Thanks Kevin.

Paulo · Paulo

Hi Guys - Can anyone tell me from actual experience what it is like to have a wheel bearing failure in a single axle caravan . Just in case , are there early signs - noises - heat - feel and how you got on with it following the event . I figure it's better to learn from others experience just in case it happens ....

Muzsparks · Muzsparks

Hi all, Does anyone know what the drawbar weight should be for my camper that has a max loaded weight of 1600 kg,as there is nothing on the maker's plate. Cheers muz

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/AU-Shipping-QUICKLYNKS-BA101-Automotive-12V-Vehicle-Battery-Tester-Analyzer/183296525648

madcart · madcart

Hi can anyone help? for some reason our 3way fridge in the van has stopped working completely stopped working won't turn on in any field. Hubby has checked the fuses (they are okay) also checked that supply was getting to the fridge ( it is ) the only thing we can think of is the control panel needing repla...

HandyWalter · HandyWalter

I have read so much about Lithium batteries that my head is now in a spin.I would like some simple answers to my questions please, no high tech stuff. My van is a 2015 van with a 120amp AGM battery with solar panel (with regulator), the ability to add an external solar panel (with regulator)and I guess a 24...

meetoo · meetoo

On the website of Everything caravan and camping.com they have a download entitled - The national caravan and recreational vehicle towing guide edition 7. This guide states that the center of the tow ball needs to be between 350 mm and 460 mm high from the ground. Can this be right? Many new vans with a...

iana · iana

Trying out the emergency stop function of the "Tow Pro", I only felt a gentle braking of the van, reading the instructions, on auto mode that is correct and the braking force is relative to the setting. Does that mean to get strong braking of the van only by pushing the button, does one have to rotate the k...

Petesahut · Petesahut

The front vinyl stone guard on our 2003 Olympic Fulcher pop top is looking faded and tired. I'm worried replacing the existing vinyl might be very involved and that using chequer plate will be too expensive. I found one post where someone used Tautflex paint which is especially for vinyl and got good r...

Joda · Joda

I was mucking about in my workshop the other day having a bit of a clean up and came across a pair of pump up shock absorbers that used to be on my xr falcon years ago, as i remember they used to do the job o.k., dont hear any mention of these type of shocks nowadays, anyone know why they are not used anymore, jus...

Cooch · Cooch

Did a search but couldn't find answers to these questions so hope forumites can help. How long is build gas compliance valid for?, Does it differ between states eg NSW QLD VIC? Is a new compliance inspection required when change of owner and doe this this also differ by state?

Bas + Eve · Bas + Eve

Any idea where I can get a replacement relay for a Dometic 4605. One in it at present is a Raytex LD2AU-12p 40amp. I tried S/cheap Jaycar and now onto Narva direct but having difficulty. Its the relay from the engine for the AES switch over to 12v. TIA Bas

Cupie · Cupie

Hi .. Picked this up on a Patrol Forum. For me, it is of interest only as I have a petrol engine. It was suggested earlier on the thread, that in the older engines (non CRD) where petrol had inadvertently been put into the tank, after draining etc, a dose of 2 stroke was a good precaution. Do any of you 'oile...

Jaahn · Jaahn

Hi Yobarr Here is your opportunity to ask Terry about your system. That way it will not swamp some other posters question. I am sure there will be interest from lots of other fence sitters. Terrry said " I think I've probably dragged this topic off track, that was not my intention, sorry about that. T...

Ellynsteve · Ellynsteve

Hi, my last conversion was a Coaster, after fitting it out it weighed 3870kg and was passed for a car licence and so downrated from light rigid. I now want to do the same with a heavier bus, the Mitsubishi Rosa, but don't know just how close I can get to the 4500 before it will be disallowed. Just the batte...

JURDO · JURDO

Gday All i have a FULLRIVER Valve regulated rechargeable battery in the back of my hiace camper. It doesnt mention agm any where and it 100 Ah/20HR cyclic application. My intention is to add another battery in parrallel. without getting too technical what is my best option? Can I add an AGM sealed batt...

matho · matho

Hi,had my van revealed about a year ago (2015 traveller) it is getting mould under sealer.should I be concerned Cheers Sid

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Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Caravan Weights & Masses Analyser ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi All, I am brand new to caravanning forums and am about to do my lap of the map. I have many done hours of interesting reading over the past few months since I joined the forums but this is my first post about anything at all and I am still learning about this topic in particular. In order to assist me to ensu...	Amigo1	31	3276	12:16 PM Sep 6, 2019 by Amigo1
	Radio reception (Preview) My old coaster had a wis bang radio with all sorts of connectivity but would only pick up one fm station. It was always a good reception even in isolated areas where my radios normal struggle. Spent nearly a full day removing the old aerial (had to pull dash as whoever fitted it thought it was a good idea to...	blaze	12	2336	03:33 PM Sep 4, 2019 by Aus-Kiwi
	sorting out a tug (Preview) My thoughts are either the s-line or r600 mack, like em both. Intend on towing a 3500kg off road van. Power and trans would be too much of a problem, just slot another combo in. Not sure how big of a transmission cooler I would need if I fit an auto trans (easier than a roadranger, better for the mrs). Have to...	blaze	2	1633	11:01 AM Sep 4, 2019 by Aus-Kiwi
	Trailer plugs & Sockets (Preview) Can anyone tell me what the two outside wires are for please Thanks Kevin.	Kevin 1955	7	1840	02:59 AM Sep 2, 2019 by oldbloke
	wheel bearing failure (Preview) Hi Guys - Can anyone tell me from actual experience what it is like to have a wheel bearing failure in a single axle caravan . Just in case , are there early signs - noises - heat - feel and how you got on with it following the event . I figure it's better to learn from others experience just in case it happens ....	Paulo	26	4395	10:05 PM Sep 1, 2019 by Cupie
	Coromal mirage 455 weights (Preview) Hi all, Does anyone know what the drawbar weight should be for my camper that has a max loaded weight of 1600 kg,as there is nothing on the maker's plate. Cheers muz	Muzsparks	17	2032	11:08 AM Aug 31, 2019 by Muzsparks
	Testing deep cycle battery with this.. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/AU-Shipping-QUICKLYNKS-BA101-Automotive-12V-Vehicle-Battery-Tester-Analyzer/183296525648	aussie_paul	31	3146	11:53 AM Aug 30, 2019 by T1 Terry
	HELP dometic fridge stopped (Preview) Hi can anyone help? for some reason our 3way fridge in the van has stopped working completely stopped working won't turn on in any field. Hubby has checked the fuses (they are okay) also checked that supply was getting to the fridge ( it is ) the only thing we can think of is the control panel needing repla...	madcart	27	3420	04:16 PM Aug 29, 2019 by Tony LEE
	Lithium Battery questions again..... (Preview) I have read so much about Lithium batteries that my head is now in a spin.I would like some simple answers to my questions please, no high tech stuff. My van is a 2015 van with a 120amp AGM battery with solar panel (with regulator), the ability to add an external solar panel (with regulator)and I guess a 24...	HandyWalter	29	3440	05:39 PM Aug 28, 2019 by HandyWalter
	Towball height (Preview) On the website of Everything caravan and camping.com they have a download entitled - The national caravan and recreational vehicle towing guide edition 7. This guide states that the center of the tow ball needs to be between 350 mm and 460 mm high from the ground. Can this be right? Many new vans with a...	meetoo	28	16048	01:50 PM Aug 28, 2019 by yobarr
	Red Arc Tow pro Question. (Preview) Trying out the emergency stop function of the "Tow Pro", I only felt a gentle braking of the van, reading the instructions, on auto mode that is correct and the braking force is relative to the setting. Does that mean to get strong braking of the van only by pushing the button, does one have to rotate the k...	iana	4	1930	11:46 PM Aug 27, 2019 by dabbler
	Painting the vinyl stone guard? (Preview) The front vinyl stone guard on our 2003 Olympic Fulcher pop top is looking faded and tired. I'm worried replacing the existing vinyl might be very involved and that using chequer plate will be too expensive. I found one post where someone used Tautflex paint which is especially for vinyl and got good r...	Petesahut	11	4742	04:50 PM Aug 27, 2019 by LeishN
	Shockers (Preview) I was mucking about in my workshop the other day having a bit of a clean up and came across a pair of pump up shock absorbers that used to be on my xr falcon years ago, as i remember they used to do the job o.k., dont hear any mention of these type of shocks nowadays, anyone know why they are not used anymore, jus...	Joda	17	2325	05:38 PM Aug 25, 2019 by Knight
	Gas Compliance (Preview) Did a search but couldn't find answers to these questions so hope forumites can help. How long is build gas compliance valid for?, Does it differ between states eg NSW QLD VIC? Is a new compliance inspection required when change of owner and doe this this also differ by state?	Cooch	9	2317	07:27 PM Aug 24, 2019 by Tony LEE
	Fridge relay (Preview) Any idea where I can get a replacement relay for a Dometic 4605. One in it at present is a Raytex LD2AU-12p 40amp. I tried S/cheap Jaycar and now onto Narva direct but having difficulty. Its the relay from the engine for the AES switch over to 12v. TIA Bas	Bas + Eve	7	2897	12:25 PM Aug 23, 2019 by Bas + Eve
	Adding 2 stroke oil in Diesel (Preview) Hi .. Picked this up on a Patrol Forum. For me, it is of interest only as I have a petrol engine. It was suggested earlier on the thread, that in the older engines (non CRD) where petrol had inadvertently been put into the tank, after draining etc, a dose of 2 stroke was a good precaution. Do any of you 'oile...	Cupie	22	6258	07:05 AM Aug 22, 2019 by MovinStuJen
	Yobarr's big solar lithium setup discussion !! (Preview) Hi Yobarr Here is your opportunity to ask Terry about your system. That way it will not swamp some other posters question. I am sure there will be interest from lots of other fence sitters. Terrry said " I think I've probably dragged this topic off track, that was not my intention, sorry about that. T...	Jaahn	19	2153	07:18 PM Aug 21, 2019 by yobarr
	Max tare for sub 4500 kg thresh hold. (Preview) Hi, my last conversion was a Coaster, after fitting it out it weighed 3870kg and was passed for a car licence and so downrated from light rigid. I now want to do the same with a heavier bus, the Mitsubishi Rosa, but don't know just how close I can get to the 4500 before it will be disallowed. Just the batte...	Ellynsteve	13	2538	06:43 PM Aug 21, 2019 by Ellynsteve
	Batteries (Preview) Gday All i have a FULLRIVER Valve regulated rechargeable battery in the back of my hiace camper. It doesnt mention agm any where and it 100 Ah/20HR cyclic application. My intention is to add another battery in parrallel. without getting too technical what is my best option? Can I add an AGM sealed batt...	JURDO	18	1912	06:29 PM Aug 21, 2019 by Ellynsteve
	Roof sealant (Preview) Hi,had my van revealed about a year ago (2015 traveller) it is getting mould under sealer.should I be concerned Cheers Sid	matho	5	1743	08:40 PM Aug 20, 2019 by Aus-Kiwi
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