Techies' Corner

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...

oldbloke · oldbloke

Hi, We are having trouble with interference in the form of pixelization and sound breakup. I happens when I run the 12 V exhaust fans in the toilet or shower. I could put up with that but I have just recently bought a re-chargeable 8" fan and this also causes the problem whether its running of any power sou...

Tolegro · Tolegro

My 4 way seasons knob has come of my vent on my caromal 612 van when I only touched it to open nothing seems broken theirs a black plastic pin a small spring and a long bit bigger on still attached to the top Ive removed fly screen and duct tap vent shut cannot find diagrams of how to to reattach knob the van is...

jab160 · jab160

Hello folks......i'm chasing feedback as to a great 12V unit, many to choose from, but "which" is the better ????......russ

bowser · bowser

Morning. Do I fit the water pipe to the inlet of the pump or the outlet of the pump. Regards Bowser.

mezza56 · mezza56

Hi , hope someone can help me , in our van we have 4 of the 12v cig lighter type plugs into which we put ucb type connectors they have be working as I have charged the phone several times this week. Last night I plugged the tv into the wineguard socket and it blew the fuse. i have replaced the fuse and theres 12v...

Dakes · Dakes

i would like to remove the bed over can in my Jayco Conquest 25.1 Motorhome to allow a little more room for a specific trip with just 2 adults using the slide out bed. It appears to be impossible to remove the top bed and I wonder if anyone has tried or achieved this task

bruceg · bruceg

I have a 5 year old Winegard Sensa HV antenna with the old Power Supply/Outlet plate. This has never performed well, so I'm thinking about 'upgrading' the power supply to the 'SensarPro' combined Power Supply and Distribution Amplifier with Signal Strength Meter. US models - RFL-332 (black), RFL...

sspeat · sspeat

Good morning folks, I am in Brisbane, looking to buy a 2nd hand motorhome. Can you suggest rv inspectors in Brisbane? Regards Stuart

terrola · terrola

wondering if you can buy the jockey wheel clamp handle with the thread not the al-ko one with red handle because its bigger and does not fit thanks

Jimbo49 · Jimbo49

We have just purchased a second hand caravan fitted with a Dometic b3000 air conditioner and are thinking about getting an inverter generator. I contacted Dometic and they informed me that a 3.5kva generator is required but it must be able to supply 28 amps for at least 150 milliseconds to start the ai...

jab160 · jab160

We run 2 engels ( 1 as freezer, other fridge ) both within those insulated travel bags.....great......NO, the other day i needed to pull the freezer one out of the vehicle, all good, once out i removed "the bag". the freezer was swimming in wet condensation on all sides, the water was trapped between th...

Ron-D · Ron-D

Bought a new van 3 years ago modern wind up aerial ,works very well most areas ,but no vertical signals unless I can climb up on the roof remove a bolt and turn it up ,my travelling buddy has the modern winguard on his new van and its no better then mine,my brother in law has an old pop top and a happy wanderer T...

not so grey nomads · not so grey nomads

Should the tires/wheels on my duel axle be balance?

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	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	1001	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	1245	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	4479	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	6127	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	2248	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	1312	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	3236	04:20 PM Jan 20, 2019 by Baz421
	Digital TV Interference (22") (Preview) Hi, We are having trouble with interference in the form of pixelization and sound breakup. I happens when I run the 12 V exhaust fans in the toilet or shower. I could put up with that but I have just recently bought a re-chargeable 8" fan and this also causes the problem whether its running of any power sou...	oldbloke	18	1239	02:31 PM Jan 20, 2019 by oldbloke
	4way seasonal winder knob (Preview) My 4 way seasons knob has come of my vent on my caromal 612 van when I only touched it to open nothing seems broken theirs a black plastic pin a small spring and a long bit bigger on still attached to the top Ive removed fly screen and duct tap vent shut cannot find diagrams of how to to reattach knob the van is...	Tolegro	7	965	10:17 PM Jan 19, 2019 by landy
	best 12V colour TV (Preview) Hello folks......i'm chasing feedback as to a great 12V unit, many to choose from, but "which" is the better ????......russ	jab160	10	1364	09:20 PM Jan 19, 2019 by Phillipn
	Fitting town water to my Motor home. (Preview) Morning. Do I fit the water pipe to the inlet of the pump or the outlet of the pump. Regards Bowser.	bowser	6	1468	09:45 AM Jan 19, 2019 by Ron-D
	12v tv connection (Preview) Hi , hope someone can help me , in our van we have 4 of the 12v cig lighter type plugs into which we put ucb type connectors they have be working as I have charged the phone several times this week. Last night I plugged the tv into the wineguard socket and it blew the fuse. i have replaced the fuse and theres 12v...	mezza56	9	1797	06:43 PM Jan 18, 2019 by Aus-Kiwi
	Jayco Conquest Top Bed (Preview) i would like to remove the bed over can in my Jayco Conquest 25.1 Motorhome to allow a little more room for a specific trip with just 2 adults using the slide out bed. It appears to be impossible to remove the top bed and I wonder if anyone has tried or achieved this task	Dakes	1	1176	05:29 PM Jan 18, 2019 by Possum3
	Winegard SensaPro, does it perform well in Australia? (Preview) I have a 5 year old Winegard Sensa HV antenna with the old Power Supply/Outlet plate. This has never performed well, so I'm thinking about 'upgrading' the power supply to the 'SensarPro' combined Power Supply and Distribution Amplifier with Signal Strength Meter. US models - RFL-332 (black), RFL...	bruceg	1	1551	03:45 PM Jan 18, 2019 by PeterD
	Motorhome Pre-purchase inspection (Preview) Good morning folks, I am in Brisbane, looking to buy a 2nd hand motorhome. Can you suggest rv inspectors in Brisbane? Regards Stuart	sspeat	1	1013	02:00 PM Jan 16, 2019 by Possum3
	jockey wheel clamp handle (Preview) wondering if you can buy the jockey wheel clamp handle with the thread not the al-ko one with red handle because its bigger and does not fit thanks	terrola	7	1597	02:07 PM Jan 15, 2019 by blaze
	Dometic b3000 air conditioner (Preview) We have just purchased a second hand caravan fitted with a Dometic b3000 air conditioner and are thinking about getting an inverter generator. I contacted Dometic and they informed me that a 3.5kva generator is required but it must be able to supply 28 amps for at least 150 milliseconds to start the ai...	Jimbo49	3	1701	07:47 AM Jan 15, 2019 by Possum3
	fridge / freezer protectors (Preview) We run 2 engels ( 1 as freezer, other fridge ) both within those insulated travel bags.....great......NO, the other day i needed to pull the freezer one out of the vehicle, all good, once out i removed "the bag". the freezer was swimming in wet condensation on all sides, the water was trapped between th...	jab160	4	1346	03:12 PM Jan 14, 2019 by jab160
	Low Tec tv aerials (Preview) Bought a new van 3 years ago modern wind up aerial ,works very well most areas ,but no vertical signals unless I can climb up on the roof remove a bolt and turn it up ,my travelling buddy has the modern winguard on his new van and its no better then mine,my brother in law has an old pop top and a happy wanderer T...	Ron-D	12	1195	08:29 PM Jan 13, 2019 by Craig1
	Tire Balancing (Preview) Should the tires/wheels on my duel axle be balance?	not so grey nomads	13	1490	08:56 PM Jan 11, 2019 by swamp
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