Techies' Corner

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

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

Custom 21 · Custom 21

Hi all I have Goodyear tyres fitted to my van. Tyre markings are LT 235/75 R15 110/107Q.. My question relates to speed rating, I believe the letter Q relates to the speed rating which is 160km /h. Could anybody confirm what the 110 / 107Q relates to.

Wimma · Wimma

Hi. Looking at a basic dual battery setup in a Trailblazer (Colorado 7), and believe I need some help. Last time I did this was in an old vehicle 10+ years ago, and I see a lot of "*Will not work on vehicles with smart alternators " now. I assume the current model trailblazer has a smart alternator? Can Hold...

Dickodownunder · Dickodownunder

I note from time to time some make enquiries with regard to fuel usage figures on the 200 series. I recently towed a 2 tonne boat from Adelaide to North Queensland approx 2850 klms. As a matter of interest I got 17.3 litres per 100 klms towing the boat up there and got 10.3 litres per 100 klms on the return tr...

mezza56 · mezza56

our pump hammers away like woody woodpecker , been doing some reading up for a fix , one was to install a bypass back to the tanks , well I have run three taps simitaneously and it still happens . Another suggestion was to get a smaller capac pump thet will be a last alternative any other ideas ?

Baz421 · Baz421

Hi all my new ammeter/voltmeter arrived with no instructions. See pics please. A previous one (different wiring) burnt out. TESTING ON BENCH WITH 9V BATTERY ---- If I connect large red and small red to + battery,,, AND large black to - battery it shows,,, 000 volts and about 5.4A WITH NO SHUT CONNEC...

Baz421 · Baz421

Hi all after 11 years the hard black "plastic" (a loose term as I think its a form of hard black plastic) wheel arch surround has started to fade and is in poor condition along the top from sun damage. Is there anyone with industry experience or a successful rejuvenation of the plastic. any help apprec...

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	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	1518	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	1381	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	4699	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	1066	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	1640	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	1004	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	2989	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	2497	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	601	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	1889	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	1396	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	1550	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	3401	11:18 AM Jan 26, 2019 by bruceg
	generators (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	1	973	04:16 PM Jan 24, 2019 by Baz421
	Tyre size and rating (Preview) Hi all I have Goodyear tyres fitted to my van. Tyre markings are LT 235/75 R15 110/107Q.. My question relates to speed rating, I believe the letter Q relates to the speed rating which is 160km /h. Could anybody confirm what the 110 / 107Q relates to.	Custom 21	6	1208	08:10 PM Jan 23, 2019 by Jaahn
	Holden Colorado 7 / Trailblazer wiring for dual battery (Preview) Hi. Looking at a basic dual battery setup in a Trailblazer (Colorado 7), and believe I need some help. Last time I did this was in an old vehicle 10+ years ago, and I see a lot of "*Will not work on vehicles with smart alternators " now. I assume the current model trailblazer has a smart alternator? Can Hold...	Wimma	11	4350	04:48 PM Jan 23, 2019 by BaldEd
	Toyota 200 series Diesel fuel consumption (closed) (Preview) I note from time to time some make enquiries with regard to fuel usage figures on the 200 series. I recently towed a 2 tonne boat from Adelaide to North Queensland approx 2850 klms. As a matter of interest I got 17.3 litres per 100 klms towing the boat up there and got 10.3 litres per 100 klms on the return tr...	Dickodownunder	9	5807	11:01 PM Jan 22, 2019 by Dickodownunder
	12 v water pump (Preview) our pump hammers away like woody woodpecker , been doing some reading up for a fix , one was to install a bypass back to the tanks , well I have run three taps simitaneously and it still happens . Another suggestion was to get a smaller capac pump thet will be a last alternative any other ideas ?	mezza56	8	2171	08:15 AM Jan 22, 2019 by Baz421
	HELP PLEASE FOR WIRING SMALL DIGITAL VOTMETER/AMMETER (Preview) Hi all my new ammeter/voltmeter arrived with no instructions. See pics please. A previous one (different wiring) burnt out. TESTING ON BENCH WITH 9V BATTERY ---- If I connect large red and small red to + battery,,, AND large black to - battery it shows,,, 000 volts and about 5.4A WITH NO SHUT CONNEC...	Baz421	12	1265	05:58 PM Jan 20, 2019 by Baz421
	HOW TO REJUVINATE PLASTIC WHEEL ARCH ON VAN (Preview) Hi all after 11 years the hard black "plastic" (a loose term as I think its a form of hard black plastic) wheel arch surround has started to fade and is in poor condition along the top from sun damage. Is there anyone with industry experience or a successful rejuvenation of the plastic. any help apprec...	Baz421	18	3174	04:20 PM Jan 20, 2019 by Baz421
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