Techies' Corner

theberrys · theberrys

I have a small inverter which says 300amp and I am wondering if it would be powerful enough to charge up a 11/2 amp/hr and a 4amp/hr battery which I am thinking of buying along with a small battery powered chain saw. Regards Tony

Mrs Ford Ranger · Mrs Ford Ranger

Would double pull out steps be to low on a nova terra sportz 19.6 TIA

bowser · bowser

Morning Every One. Just had my Van repaired from hail damage, The old style Camac 4 season hatches, where replaced with the newer type. They have a small opening around the top section that is open all the time, supposed to allow any gas to escape out if using a gas appliance in your van. I always though...

terrola · terrola

hi would any one know if a ctek 10 amp battery charger has a fuse inside it thanks

Happy Daze · Happy Daze

Hello folks, it's been quite a while since I last posted, but I always read others posts. My partner and I have just purchased a 2011 Coromal Lifestyle 667 and it doesn't have a grey water tank fitted. We enquired at the company where we purchased it from if they could fit one for us prior to pick up. We were...

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

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	Battery Charging (Preview) I have a small inverter which says 300amp and I am wondering if it would be powerful enough to charge up a 11/2 amp/hr and a 4amp/hr battery which I am thinking of buying along with a small battery powered chain saw. Regards Tony	theberrys	6	1953	07:21 AM Jun 12, 2019 by Moose2
	Pull out steps (Preview) Would double pull out steps be to low on a nova terra sportz 19.6 TIA	Mrs Ford Ranger	8	2495	09:05 AM Jun 11, 2019 by Aus-Kiwi
	4 Seasons Hatchs (Preview) Morning Every One. Just had my Van repaired from hail damage, The old style Camac 4 season hatches, where replaced with the newer type. They have a small opening around the top section that is open all the time, supposed to allow any gas to escape out if using a gas appliance in your van. I always though...	bowser	3	2009	08:54 AM Jun 11, 2019 by Phillipn
	ctek battery charger (Preview) hi would any one know if a ctek 10 amp battery charger has a fuse inside it thanks	terrola	13	2814	07:14 PM Jun 10, 2019 by terrola
	Installation of Grey Water Tank (Preview) Hello folks, it's been quite a while since I last posted, but I always read others posts. My partner and I have just purchased a 2011 Coromal Lifestyle 667 and it doesn't have a grey water tank fitted. We enquired at the company where we purchased it from if they could fit one for us prior to pick up. We were...	Happy Daze	21	3386	05:26 PM Jun 10, 2019 by bert
	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	5442	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	2119	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	1908	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	2701	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	2825	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	3542	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	4309	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	2469	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	9950	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	1806	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	1632	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	2238	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	1609	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	1731	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	1898	05:08 PM May 28, 2019 by Whenarewethere
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