Techies' Corner

Keith P · Keith P

I am considering installing a snorkel head and tube on my poptop caravan roof to a tube down into van to help with dust minimisation. Firstly ..is it safe enough to walk/crawl on roof on a builders plank..ie...will the side walls of the poptop be strong enough to carry the weight (I am 105 KG). And second...

Moose2 · Moose2

New Trailblazer owner. I notice that rear springs are quite soft and any weight on back means I whack my head on the tailgate when it's up (normally just miss). So what mods have you made (if any) and how successful have they been? Thanks in advance.

goldenyears · goldenyears

One question ....... does anyone have any home made remedys for easy bug removal from front of rv ... various products on the market that desolve the bugs first but thought I would pick fellow nomad brains ! YOUR THOUGHTS ?

JohnR · JohnR

This system has been featured on the Grey Nomads Forum in the past. However, I have received several requests for details and as well, people in caravan parks/camps wanting to take photos of the system. So recently while under the van rubbing back the surface rust and respraying axles I finally manag...

Margaret and Barry · Margaret and Barry

Hi well I am hoping someone can help a novice, I have a 120ah deep cycle battery hooked up all 12v lights work fine. but when I turned the fridge to 12v nothing has happened. It worked on 240v when power was hooked up. Is it anything to do with the centurian power set-up? If so can I turn that off? cheers Barry...

Dncwell · Dncwell

Good morning all, Has anyone experienced a problem with the small translucent reservoir fitted on the near side of the firewall adjacent to the main transmission reservoir in a 2011 3 litre 180 Ducato. My understanding is the this reservoir should contain brake fluid, however, the reservoir is not...

STRETCH ARMSTRONG · STRETCH ARMSTRONG

Since l'm stuck in sunny victoria l decided to run my reverse cycle air con during the night. Temp was supposed to be 1 degree overnight. All was good inside den 15 degrees C. Outside temp hit 4 degrees when the unit suddenly shut down. What the!! Unit was dead. Got out the destruction manual and after re...

geoffk200 · geoffk200

Hi All, A search has revealed a number of suspension topics, but I'd rather have specific information for my issue if possible. I'm aware many have done the same thing so here goes. I have a 2012 early D-max with standard rear suspension except for a set of Super springs. these have sagged a fair bit afte...

Ron-D · Ron-D

we operate with just one 120 amp battery when freecamping looking at installing a diesil heater,just had a thought would the heater have a 12 volt fan pushing the the heat through the van and chewing up valuable battery power just something to consider before I buy and install it thanks for any replies...

Sarge9 · Sarge9

I cant imagine I am the first to ask about this issue but my searched did not answer my question. It is currently raining .... yay... not so happy when it rains inside the happy Traveller. Only when in motion and are various attemtp to fix it, only when it is really heavy rain. I have lifted the A/C and c...

Colin1947 · Colin1947

Hi 'Vanners The Australian National University, ANU College of Law is conducting research to identify whether the Australian consumer law and the Australian vehicle standards are ineffective in ensuring that only caravans that are fit for purpose are used on Australian roads. The proj...

goldenyears · goldenyears

Hi all can any recommend a good wireless reversing camera ? currently have a camera on rear of motorhome but it doesn't have the coloured guide lines on screen that would be a big help when using . Been looking at the kogan for $69 Have chosen wireless as its an easy diy job just connected to reversing ligh...

rustydog · rustydog

I want to increase atm on my jayco starcraft outback van and would like advice on course of action I need to take. Do I load Van and then get it weighed?

Goose · Goose

HI I am hoping that one of you who reads this has some knowledge on home storage batteries, I have been looking at enphase batteries and power wall ect ect, can they be used in mobile homes,have you or someone you know already done this and if not why? as my friend liked to say where there is a will there is aw...

Snipz · Snipz

Hi gang I hope to leave Perth and go to Kununurra and down the middle and back to Perth Can you tell me me if you can still camp at the kununurra show ground Hope to leave by the end of June . Snipz

Warren-Pat_01 · Warren-Pat_01

Hello everyone, My van is a smidgin under the 2tonne limit for having the emergency break-away system fitted but I'm in the process of fitting one - a Hopkins The Engager system. Quoting from John (Rockylizard) in 2017 - "The Break-Safe system has its own battery - a 12v 7Ahr rechargeable battery. Thi...

Ron-D · Ron-D

my first battery in the van lasted 21 mths ,must be ground hog day the current battery has just packed it in again 21 mths ,projector battery charger,red arc12v to 12 v, battery has never been lower than 12.2 usually sits around 12.5 to 12.6 freecamping ,when on power it goes up to over 13 volts and drops b...

DMaxer · DMaxer

Have any of the forum members used one of those small air heaters to warm up the van when not on mains power? I have seen those small air heaters that one uses in a bathroom in winter and thought about plugging it into an inverter on chilly nights and mornings when not connected to mains power. My concern is...

gitsho · gitsho

Anybody out there that has any ideas, experience with caravan fridges can you help,. The time has come to replace our 150 litre fridge (3 way) to a two door 175 litre (approx). We are non caravan park campers and prefer to get off the beaten track. rgds Gitsho

Eaglemax · Eaglemax

Embarrassed to admit it but our newly built van after a 150km round trip on it maiden voyage to Yarrawonga was fully checked except the wheels and bearings. I got distracted with all the internal changes we wanted to make. For the next rip we headed off to western Victoria from Euroa and along the Geelon...

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	Walking / Working on Caravan Roof (Preview) I am considering installing a snorkel head and tube on my poptop caravan roof to a tube down into van to help with dust minimisation. Firstly ..is it safe enough to walk/crawl on roof on a builders plank..ie...will the side walls of the poptop be strong enough to carry the weight (I am 105 KG). And second...	Keith P	17	4300	10:27 PM Jun 9, 2019 by gold dandelion
	Trailblazer suspension upgrades...what have you done? (Preview) New Trailblazer owner. I notice that rear springs are quite soft and any weight on back means I whack my head on the tailgate when it's up (normally just miss). So what mods have you made (if any) and how successful have they been? Thanks in advance.	Moose2	5	1812	12:43 PM Jun 8, 2019 by Moose2
	bug removal (Preview) One question ....... does anyone have any home made remedys for easy bug removal from front of rv ... various products on the market that desolve the bugs first but thought I would pick fellow nomad brains ! YOUR THOUGHTS ?	goldenyears	6	1647	06:46 AM Jun 7, 2019 by goldenyears
	Grey Water System (Preview) This system has been featured on the Grey Nomads Forum in the past. However, I have received several requests for details and as well, people in caravan parks/camps wanting to take photos of the system. So recently while under the van rubbing back the surface rust and respraying axles I finally manag...	JohnR	19	2278	06:06 PM Jun 6, 2019 by Whenarewethere
	Jayco Westpoint 12v fridge (Preview) Hi well I am hoping someone can help a novice, I have a 120ah deep cycle battery hooked up all 12v lights work fine. but when I turned the fridge to 12v nothing has happened. It worked on 240v when power was hooked up. Is it anything to do with the centurian power set-up? If so can I turn that off? cheers Barry...	Margaret and Barry	18	2093	04:54 PM Jun 6, 2019 by Whenarewethere
	Fiat Ducato automatic transmission reservoir (Preview) Good morning all, Has anyone experienced a problem with the small translucent reservoir fitted on the near side of the firewall adjacent to the main transmission reservoir in a 2011 3 litre 180 Ducato. My understanding is the this reservoir should contain brake fluid, however, the reservoir is not...	Dncwell	11	2827	12:49 PM Jun 5, 2019 by Dncwell
	Brass Monkey's (Preview) Since l'm stuck in sunny victoria l decided to run my reverse cycle air con during the night. Temp was supposed to be 1 degree overnight. All was good inside den 15 degrees C. Outside temp hit 4 degrees when the unit suddenly shut down. What the!! Unit was dead. Got out the destruction manual and after re...	STRETCH ARMSTRONG	13	2598	11:50 AM Jun 4, 2019 by jegog
	suspension on D-max (Preview) Hi All, A search has revealed a number of suspension topics, but I'd rather have specific information for my issue if possible. I'm aware many have done the same thing so here goes. I have a 2012 early D-max with standard rear suspension except for a set of Super springs. these have sagged a fair bit afte...	geoffk200	10	1697	07:55 PM Jun 3, 2019 by Qualinup
	Diesil heater power use (Preview) we operate with just one 120 amp battery when freecamping looking at installing a diesil heater,just had a thought would the heater have a 12 volt fan pushing the the heat through the van and chewing up valuable battery power just something to consider before I buy and install it thanks for any replies...	Ron-D	20	6515	01:56 PM Jun 3, 2019 by T1 Terry
	Leaking Roof around Roof top Air conditioner. (Preview) I cant imagine I am the first to ask about this issue but my searched did not answer my question. It is currently raining .... yay... not so happy when it rains inside the happy Traveller. Only when in motion and are various attemtp to fix it, only when it is really heavy rain. I have lifted the A/C and c...	Sarge9	5	1543	10:02 PM Jun 2, 2019 by Sarge9
	ANU - Caravan Research Project (Preview) Hi 'Vanners The Australian National University, ANU College of Law is conducting research to identify whether the Australian consumer law and the Australian vehicle standards are ineffective in ensuring that only caravans that are fit for purpose are used on Australian roads. The proj...	Colin1947	0	1368	12:25 PM Jun 2, 2019 by Colin1947
	wireless reversing cameras (Preview) Hi all can any recommend a good wireless reversing camera ? currently have a camera on rear of motorhome but it doesn't have the coloured guide lines on screen that would be a big help when using . Been looking at the kogan for $69 Have chosen wireless as its an easy diy job just connected to reversing ligh...	goldenyears	8	1589	08:47 AM May 31, 2019 by goldenyears
	Reweigh and relate my van (Preview) I want to increase atm on my jayco starcraft outback van and would like advice on course of action I need to take. Do I load Van and then get it weighed?	rustydog	7	1450	07:56 AM May 30, 2019 by Woody n Sue
	Home battery storage for Mobil home (Preview) HI I am hoping that one of you who reads this has some knowledge on home storage batteries, I have been looking at enphase batteries and power wall ect ect, can they be used in mobile homes,have you or someone you know already done this and if not why? as my friend liked to say where there is a will there is aw...	Goose	3	1399	06:39 PM May 29, 2019 by Jaahn
	Kununurra showground (Preview) Hi gang I hope to leave Perth and go to Kununurra and down the middle and back to Perth Can you tell me me if you can still camp at the kununurra show ground Hope to leave by the end of June . Snipz	Snipz	6	1673	05:08 PM May 28, 2019 by Whenarewethere
	More on the Safety Brake-away system (Preview) Hello everyone, My van is a smidgin under the 2tonne limit for having the emergency break-away system fitted but I'm in the process of fitting one - a Hopkins The Engager system. Quoting from John (Rockylizard) in 2017 - "The Break-Safe system has its own battery - a 12v 7Ahr rechargeable battery. Thi...	Warren-Pat_01	16	2451	10:00 AM May 26, 2019 by Warren-Pat_01
	120 amp agm (Preview) my first battery in the van lasted 21 mths ,must be ground hog day the current battery has just packed it in again 21 mths ,projector battery charger,red arc12v to 12 v, battery has never been lower than 12.2 usually sits around 12.5 to 12.6 freecamping ,when on power it goes up to over 13 volts and drops b...	Ron-D	15	1840	05:08 PM May 25, 2019 by Ron-D
	Hot Air Heaters (Preview) Have any of the forum members used one of those small air heaters to warm up the van when not on mains power? I have seen those small air heaters that one uses in a bathroom in winter and thought about plugging it into an inverter on chilly nights and mornings when not connected to mains power. My concern is...	DMaxer	11	1478	01:01 PM May 25, 2019 by Whenarewethere
	3 way fridges v 2 way fridges and what brands are best (Preview) Anybody out there that has any ideas, experience with caravan fridges can you help,. The time has come to replace our 150 litre fridge (3 way) to a two door 175 litre (approx). We are non caravan park campers and prefer to get off the beaten track. rgds Gitsho	gitsho	16	3693	12:25 PM May 22, 2019 by Whenarewethere
	Check your wheel nuts and bearings (Preview) Embarrassed to admit it but our newly built van after a 150km round trip on it maiden voyage to Yarrawonga was fully checked except the wheels and bearings. I got distracted with all the internal changes we wanted to make. For the next rip we headed off to western Victoria from Euroa and along the Geelon...	Eaglemax	23	2259	11:18 AM May 22, 2019 by denmonkey
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