Bellingen

The Bellinger Valley takes in the river town of Bellingen, the coastal villages of Urunga and Mylestom, and Dorrigo up on the plateau, so the auto electrical work ranges from damp-weather wiring faults and boat trailers on the coast to cold-start batteries and farm utes up the mountain.

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Suburbs in Bellingen

Bellingen sits on the Bellinger River about 35 km from Coffs Harbour, with Waterfall Way running west through town and up Dorrigo Mountain to the plateau. Down on the coast, Urunga sits where the Bellinger and Kalang rivers meet the sea, and Mylestom is a small village on the river's north bank near the mouth. Dorrigo is 731 metres up and one of the wettest towns in the state. Salt air on the coast, heavy rain and humidity in the valley, and steep grades and cool weather on the plateau each wear vehicles out in their own way.

Bellingen · Urunga · Dorrigo · Mylestom

Common auto electrical jobs in Bellingen

Wet weather is the common thread across the Bellinger Valley, but the coast, the river flats and the plateau each add their own problems. These jobs come up right across the area.

Moisture and corrosion in wiring

Bellingen averages around 1,500 mm of rain a year and Dorrigo close to 2,000 mm, so damp gets into plugs, earth points and fuse boxes. Green crust on a terminal or a connector full of water can cause flickering lights, gauges that drop out or a car that won't start some mornings. Cleaning the joint, sealing it properly and using dielectric grease usually sorts it out. Our guide on how to clean corroded battery terminals is a good place to start.

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Caravans and trailers on Waterfall Way

Waterfall Way is a popular touring route between the coast and the tablelands, and a lot of caravans and camper trailers come through Bellingen and Dorrigo. The long climb up Dorrigo Mountain puts the tow vehicle under load, and any weakness in the trailer wiring tends to show up on the way. Check every light before you leave, and make sure the electric brake controller is set for the weight you are towing. Read how to install an electric brake controller if you are fitting one.

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Dual batteries for farm and bush use

Dairy and beef properties on the plateau, rural blocks up the valley and the state forests around the shire all mean plenty of utes running fridges, lights and UHF radios. A properly installed dual battery system keeps those accessories running without draining the starting battery. The choice between an isolator and a DC-DC charger matters on newer utes with smart alternators. Our guide on how a dual battery system works explains the basics.

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Batteries worn down by short trips

Many trips around the valley are short: into Bellingen for the shops, down to Urunga station or across to the beach. Short runs never give the alternator long enough to fully recharge the battery, and humid weather speeds up corrosion on the terminals. Add a cold morning in Dorrigo and a tired battery can fail without much warning. If the engine is slow to crank, have the battery load tested rather than waiting for it to die.

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