Techies' Corner

DMaxer · DMaxer

Never a dull moment in caravan life. The other day I was packing up my Windsor van to put in storage for a fortnight whilst visiting family. I tried to disconnect the power cord from the side of the van where it plugs in only to find it was stuck fast. There were some black marks inside the transparent cover...

Bobdown · Bobdown

We have a NCE 2.5 kg washing machine in our van, it doesn't get used unless we are in a Caravan Park with power and water. My question is it able to be used while we are free camping? The power is rated at 235W and a full load would use approx 20 L of water. Would a 300W inverter power this machine? Can I use the v...

PandB · PandB

HI, We are new to all this so apologies if i am in the wrong place. We are finally going to purchase and convert a Hiace super long wheelbase to a camper van and are really looking forward to getting on the road. As I am 187 cm (6'2 inches in the old money) and the van is 165 cm i would like to have a permanent hi to...

mezza56 · mezza56

i have attached a pic of the back of the mains connection filler fitting , my question is is there a rubber O ring or a gasket between the two sections what are screwed together. I dont have anything suitable for a gasket nor o rings in my bits and pieces , so would prefer to be prepared if I pull it apart. -- E...

bushranger · bushranger

Anyone know where I can dual get spare wheel carriers that drop down and not pivot sideways? One of the caravan manufacturers (can't remember which manufacturer) has them on their vans but I figure they're made specifically for that van manufacturer... and I can't find them anywhere else. I'm a bit o...

Dolly · Dolly

Anyone ever worked out how much a standard aircon system costs per day? We have Ibis before the soft start was introduced

Yuglamron · Yuglamron

It appears that Jeep haven't lifted their game with the new JL Wrangler. I see that it has scored a miserable One Star ANCAP rating. It probably won't change much for the Grey Nomad fraternity as it's unlikely to be used as a Tug, but the 4x4 people would be disappointed.

Col Rennie · Col Rennie

Guys Advise please I have to replace my Anderson plug and cable as it is just to short and pulls out after a few turns. I want to replace the cable all the way back to the battery if I can . Just extending it worries me. I run one solar panel on teh roof through some sort of monitor devise and two batteries Two q...

iana · iana

We have the up-right Waeco compressor fridge, during the high temperatures recently it never turned off. Looking at the fridge, it has a lower ventilation grill, and a vent on the roof. It also has a ventilation slot inside. So what would the inside vent be for, apart from letting insects inside, I fee...

scoota · scoota

Hi In a delema, has anyone purchased and using the new Honda eu22i generator, if so does it comfortably run a caravan air con unit? I have a ibis 3 in my van and would like to here from anyone. Cheers scoota

blaze · blaze

When I purchased this coaster it had a 24v to 12v x 20amp charger, charging 1 120amh battery. So I have stripped out the back half to modify beds, fit toilet and shower Will be fitting 2 x 200w solar panels connected to the batteries by 100amp cable of 2 meters via a 50amp mppt controller I am running a 50am...

Bukhouse · Bukhouse

Hi everybody, Just thought I would share this with you I fitted an electric jockey wheel to our van, it has been used about a dozen times we just got back from a trip and just pulled up in front of our house when the leg of the jockey wheel just dropped to the road very lucky it didn't happen when we were travel...

bosscocky · bosscocky

Seem to have a problem with the pressure pump in that it sometimes keeps running and I have to switch it off .Also taps fart and belch at turn on. Tried turning on all taps at once but still get farting and burping after leaving them off for a time and the pump still hasa mind of its own. Any ideas welcome

christop · christop

hi fellow travellers whats best brand wheel nut cracker on market for toyota coaster or will generic do job cheers chris

iana · iana

Last night my wife read out to me advise written in one of the big camp groups on how to stop leaking taps. The advise was to carry around gas fitters tread tape, and wrap this around the threads to stop the fittings leaking. This is not correct. Tap outlets have a 3/4 or 1" parallel thread on them. The outle...

bruceg · bruceg

If the front panel is inadvertently left up when towing the strong winds can pull it loose allowing wind and rain to easily get in. If the panel has been retained by its operating spring it's an easy fix. But even if it is lost replacement is still simple. As panels may take some time to be delivered rel...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

Anyone had anything to do with measuring the down force on the towball using the item show on this web site . Looks gppd may need to get one just to be safe . Anyone got another method of doing it with a +- 5% error factor . www.jlsn.com.au/towing

AlexB · AlexB

Hi, it will be a while before my 14' Journey arrives and thought with the brochures that they included a microwave. Apparently not, not even as an option. Thankfully Aldi had a 20 litre model on clearance for $39.95 and picked one up. Now need advice on how to mount it firmly for travel Any ideas????? Tha...

trouto · trouto

hi all i want to put another battery in the van there is one on the right hand side under the bed i was thinking of putting this one in the left hand side under the bed "question" can i do this and just use longer cables and if so is that ok . "question 2 " the cables is it just + to + - to - there is a...

Shmiko58 · Shmiko58

I have a LC200 Series cruiser GXL 2017 and want to upgrade the GPS and toyota want $325 for the upgrade. I said that I did'nt want a whole new unit, all I wanted was an upgrade. Does any one know of any aftermarket upgrades? Regards

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Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Power Inlet (Preview) Never a dull moment in caravan life. The other day I was packing up my Windsor van to put in storage for a fortnight whilst visiting family. I tried to disconnect the power cord from the side of the van where it plugs in only to find it was stuck fast. There were some black marks inside the transparent cover...	DMaxer	23	4617	06:30 PM Feb 5, 2019 by oldtrack123
	Washing machines (Preview) We have a NCE 2.5 kg washing machine in our van, it doesn't get used unless we are in a Caravan Park with power and water. My question is it able to be used while we are free camping? The power is rated at 235W and a full load would use approx 20 L of water. Would a 300W inverter power this machine? Can I use the v...	Bobdown	11	5002	11:54 AM Feb 5, 2019 by Cupie
	Where to get a Hi-Top roof for Hiace Super Long Wheel Base (Preview) HI, We are new to all this so apologies if i am in the wrong place. We are finally going to purchase and convert a Hiace super long wheelbase to a camper van and are really looking forward to getting on the road. As I am 187 cm (6'2 inches in the old money) and the van is 165 cm i would like to have a permanent hi to...	PandB	9	3197	09:19 PM Feb 4, 2019 by Jaahn
	Leaking filler connection (Preview) i have attached a pic of the back of the mains connection filler fitting , my question is is there a rubber O ring or a gasket between the two sections what are screwed together. I dont have anything suitable for a gasket nor o rings in my bits and pieces , so would prefer to be prepared if I pull it apart. -- E...	mezza56	5	1177	04:34 PM Feb 4, 2019 by Cupie
	Spare wheel carriers (Preview) Anyone know where I can dual get spare wheel carriers that drop down and not pivot sideways? One of the caravan manufacturers (can't remember which manufacturer) has them on their vans but I figure they're made specifically for that van manufacturer... and I can't find them anywhere else. I'm a bit o...	bushranger	7	1274	12:47 PM Feb 4, 2019 by bushranger
	Air con (Preview) Anyone ever worked out how much a standard aircon system costs per day? We have Ibis before the soft start was introduced	Dolly	10	1973	04:53 PM Feb 3, 2019 by LUCKY LOZ
	Jeep JL (Preview) It appears that Jeep haven't lifted their game with the new JL Wrangler. I see that it has scored a miserable One Star ANCAP rating. It probably won't change much for the Grey Nomad fraternity as it's unlikely to be used as a Tug, but the 4x4 people would be disappointed.	Yuglamron	4	1405	08:55 AM Feb 3, 2019 by The Belmont Bear
	Anderson Plug Cable replacement? (Preview) Guys Advise please I have to replace my Anderson plug and cable as it is just to short and pulls out after a few turns. I want to replace the cable all the way back to the battery if I can . Just extending it worries me. I run one solar panel on teh roof through some sort of monitor devise and two batteries Two q...	Col Rennie	10	1564	10:56 PM Feb 2, 2019 by Aus-Kiwi
	Fridge ventilation (Preview) We have the up-right Waeco compressor fridge, during the high temperatures recently it never turned off. Looking at the fridge, it has a lower ventilation grill, and a vent on the roof. It also has a ventilation slot inside. So what would the inside vent be for, apart from letting insects inside, I fee...	iana	2	1421	10:20 AM Feb 2, 2019 by iana
	generators ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) Hi In a delema, has anyone purchased and using the new Honda eu22i generator, if so does it comfortably run a caravan air con unit? I have a ibis 3 in my van and would like to here from anyone. Cheers scoota	scoota	63	4855	09:53 AM Feb 1, 2019 by Ron-D
	wiring the coaster (Preview) When I purchased this coaster it had a 24v to 12v x 20amp charger, charging 1 120amh battery. So I have stripped out the back half to modify beds, fit toilet and shower Will be fitting 2 x 200w solar panels connected to the batteries by 100amp cable of 2 meters via a 50amp mppt controller I am running a 50am...	blaze	9	1105	07:35 PM Jan 31, 2019 by blaze
	Electric Jocky wheel failure (Preview) Hi everybody, Just thought I would share this with you I fitted an electric jockey wheel to our van, it has been used about a dozen times we just got back from a trip and just pulled up in front of our house when the leg of the jockey wheel just dropped to the road very lucky it didn't happen when we were travel...	Bukhouse	7	1688	02:43 PM Jan 31, 2019 by Bukhouse
	caravan water pressure pump (Preview) Seem to have a problem with the pressure pump in that it sometimes keeps running and I have to switch it off .Also taps fart and belch at turn on. Tried turning on all taps at once but still get farting and burping after leaving them off for a time and the pump still hasa mind of its own. Any ideas welcome	bosscocky	3	1034	04:32 PM Jan 30, 2019 by Hymer1
	toyota coaster wheel nut cracker (Preview) hi fellow travellers whats best brand wheel nut cracker on market for toyota coaster or will generic do job cheers chris	christop	9	3102	02:15 PM Jan 30, 2019 by Whenarewethere
	Leaking tap connections - Bad information. (Preview) Last night my wife read out to me advise written in one of the big camp groups on how to stop leaking taps. The advise was to carry around gas fitters tread tape, and wrap this around the threads to stop the fittings leaking. This is not correct. Tap outlets have a 3/4 or 1" parallel thread on them. The outle...	iana	18	2558	01:43 PM Jan 30, 2019 by T1 Terry
	CAMEC Four Seasons Panel Replacement (Preview) If the front panel is inadvertently left up when towing the strong winds can pull it loose allowing wind and rain to easily get in. If the panel has been retained by its operating spring it's an easy fix. But even if it is lost replacement is still simple. As panels may take some time to be delivered rel...	bruceg	0	627	05:18 PM Jan 29, 2019 by bruceg
	Towball weight (Preview) Anyone had anything to do with measuring the down force on the towball using the item show on this web site . Looks gppd may need to get one just to be safe . Anyone got another method of doing it with a +- 5% error factor . www.jlsn.com.au/towing	Wombat 280	4	1916	05:00 PM Jan 29, 2019 by Collyn Rivers
	Microwave mounts (Preview) Hi, it will be a while before my 14' Journey arrives and thought with the brochures that they included a microwave. Apparently not, not even as an option. Thankfully Aldi had a 20 litre model on clearance for $39.95 and picked one up. Now need advice on how to mount it firmly for travel Any ideas????? Tha...	AlexB	9	1447	12:43 PM Jan 29, 2019 by T1 Terry
	another battery question (Preview) hi all i want to put another battery in the van there is one on the right hand side under the bed i was thinking of putting this one in the left hand side under the bed "question" can i do this and just use longer cables and if so is that ok . "question 2 " the cables is it just + to + - to - there is a...	trouto	17	1575	09:55 AM Jan 28, 2019 by Aus-Kiwi
	After market GPS upgrade for LC200 Series cruiser (Preview) I have a LC200 Series cruiser GXL 2017 and want to upgrade the GPS and toyota want $325 for the upgrade. I said that I did'nt want a whole new unit, all I wanted was an upgrade. Does any one know of any aftermarket upgrades? Regards	Shmiko58	4	3500	11:18 AM Jan 26, 2019 by bruceg
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