Hints, Tips and Great ideas

John and Lynda · John and Lynda

Hi all, Like many, I use a battery driven rattle gun to extend and retract the stablisers on our Pop Top. My question is, what is the consensus on lubricating the threads, bearing in mind road dust etc possibly contaminating the lubricant and creating a type of grinding paste. I was thinking either a dr...

WeTwo · WeTwo

Hello Everyone My husband are very excited to be on the verge of acquiring our first motorhome, a Trakka Torino. From what I have read, a frequent comment is not to go overboard in purchasing items that you will never use. Where can I start looking to find a basic list so that when it is ours, we are ready to...

cjt55 · cjt55

Hi everyone. Searching the internet for suppliers of awning extensions with poles but can only seem to find suppliers from USA. Not looking at extensions for end of awning but only for the main part of the awning extending from the side of the caravan. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Aus-Kiwi · Aus-Kiwi

We have been away free camping over a week now . The new Vitro 230l fridge freezer works a treat ! No more switching over to gas, checking temps .. It just works and does its job . Batteries are full charged on float be 10am . Its marginaly lighter than old 3 way yet slightly larger capacity . I can just hear c...

Mario · Mario

Hi, We are picking up a new Van after Christmas, the one thing I notice is very limited bench top space for food prep, Im thinking that a Lge HPDE board to fit over the entire stove top would be the answer, it would have to be raised either end so as not to put weight on and damage stove top surface, would any on...

Possum3 · Possum3

http://camperdeals.com.au/caravanningwithkids/cd_listings/caravancamper-trailer-log-book/

oldbloke · oldbloke

Hi all, A few times here, and on the other forum, I have seen where people had problems unhooking their caravan from the tow ball. Mainly when the ground is uneven. This is due to not having enough clearance to get the jockey wheel in place. So some people run the van up on ramps. But this really just seems t...

pate277 · pate277

hi fellow nomads, i'm wondering if anyone has found a versatile , functional app i can use to keep tabs on expenditure, for all things, camping sites, fuel, gas, food, etc etc appreciate any tips, thank you

Weevil · Weevil

Not sure if this has been posted before, see link;

oldbloke · oldbloke

For those interested the Australian Red Cross have a free app available for androids. May also be available for iPhone but I'm unsure. This is a great app that saves taking another book. And it seems to be designed those that have never been trained. Given grey nomads often travel to remote areas it c...

sandman55 · sandman55

Hi all this might interest some who only want to carry one jack instead of two and are handy with metal work. I first checked out the suitability for my jack to the caravan. I checked that it was within the load rating to lift the van and that it went high enough to lift the van. The lifting point on my van is wh...

Santa · Santa

Just spent a week in the Flinders, yes! it's a delightful area at this time of year. However, I strongly suggest you purchase provisions well before arrival, in either Port Augusta or Port Pirie, similar with fuel, the less you have to spend whist up there the better, prices are exorbitant, I suspect t...

jules47 · jules47

Read this on another forum - thought it was a great idea. This person uses one of those stainless steel tangled wire scrubbers, plugged in the sink hole the water still escapes, but all the little bits that invariably end up in the sink - yes I know, rinse them off first - where? In the sink? I thought it wa...

JayDee · JayDee

Just had our van serviced and the guy said not to apply the hand break, when your van is stored on flat ground and with chocks and the stays down. Claimed not good for the break drums over a period of time. The van will go nowhere. I guess it sort of makes sense. Jay&Dee

Pilbara cruise · Pilbara cruise

we have just purchased a van thats sat idle for the past 18months, what solution or chemicals is good to give the 3 water tanks a good clean. appreciate any feed back..

Bruke · Bruke

Can anyone tell me where the hot wayer tempering valve is located on an A'van Frances? Pleeese!

Swamprat · Swamprat

I have a Supreme caravan which only has roof insulation, I've had an idea on how to lnsulate the walls, so before I get committed to an institution I would appreciate some thoughts. There are many entry points within van i/e sockets and wiring looms holes. What do you think if I was to inject very small fi...

kit33r · kit33r

Our thetford 3 way fridge has a mind of it's own but I think I've finally tamed it. I've discovered that when it's running on AC power and I disconnect the power for a few short minutes it forgets what it's supposed to be doing and starts to heat up Once I reconnect AC. I've discovered the way to get it back on...

RUSSELL-5458 · RUSSELL-5458

I am looking for a Gas fitter in the Cranbourne area of Victoria to install a Truma gas heater i have just bought into my caravan (only 14 months old) I have had prices from $650 to $800 just to fit and supply the compliance plate. Is this about the right price? Russell 5458

Darmc · Darmc

Hello, like many of the new vans, ours has the large European style with slide up blinds. My question is: has anyone put curtains up and if so, did you screw the curtain rod bracket to the wall? I have seen on the internet, where some of the 3m and Command removable hooks are suitable, has anyone tried thi...

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	Jacking Screw Lubrication (Preview) Hi all, Like many, I use a battery driven rattle gun to extend and retract the stablisers on our Pop Top. My question is, what is the consensus on lubricating the threads, bearing in mind road dust etc possibly contaminating the lubricant and creating a type of grinding paste. I was thinking either a dr...	John and Lynda	15	3589	03:35 PM Jun 27, 2018 by Ziggy99
	A little list (Preview) Hello Everyone My husband are very excited to be on the verge of acquiring our first motorhome, a Trakka Torino. From what I have read, a frequent comment is not to go overboard in purchasing items that you will never use. Where can I start looking to find a basic list so that when it is ours, we are ready to...	WeTwo	2	2510	07:23 PM Jan 6, 2018 by hako
	Awning extension with poles etc (Preview) Hi everyone. Searching the internet for suppliers of awning extensions with poles but can only seem to find suppliers from USA. Not looking at extensions for end of awning but only for the main part of the awning extending from the side of the caravan. Any help would be greatly appreciated.	cjt55	18	6125	04:58 PM Mar 11, 2018 by Kantiki
	Compressor fridge V 3 way . (Preview) We have been away free camping over a week now . The new Vitro 230l fridge freezer works a treat ! No more switching over to gas, checking temps .. It just works and does its job . Batteries are full charged on float be 10am . Its marginaly lighter than old 3 way yet slightly larger capacity . I can just hear c...	Aus-Kiwi	7	2900	03:35 PM Nov 10, 2017 by Tony Bev
	Bench Top Cutting Boards (Preview) Hi, We are picking up a new Van after Christmas, the one thing I notice is very limited bench top space for food prep, Im thinking that a Lge HPDE board to fit over the entire stove top would be the answer, it would have to be raised either end so as not to put weight on and damage stove top surface, would any on...	Mario	11	5137	05:36 PM Jun 22, 2019 by MarkAC
	Log Book (Preview) http://camperdeals.com.au/caravanningwithkids/cd_listings/caravancamper-trailer-log-book/	Possum3	1	2672	11:23 AM Oct 26, 2017 by Tony Bev
	Jockey Wheel Modification (Preview) Hi all, A few times here, and on the other forum, I have seen where people had problems unhooking their caravan from the tow ball. Mainly when the ground is uneven. This is due to not having enough clearance to get the jockey wheel in place. So some people run the van up on ramps. But this really just seems t...	oldbloke	16	7087	04:58 PM Nov 19, 2019 by end-on
	expenditure tracking app (Preview) hi fellow nomads, i'm wondering if anyone has found a versatile , functional app i can use to keep tabs on expenditure, for all things, camping sites, fuel, gas, food, etc etc appreciate any tips, thank you	pate277	10	2785	08:47 AM Feb 11, 2018 by PeteM
	One great idea for getting out of Sand bog. (Preview) Not sure if this has been posted before, see link;	Weevil	5	3287	11:07 PM Jan 18, 2018 by Warren-Pat_01
	First Aid (Preview) For those interested the Australian Red Cross have a free app available for androids. May also be available for iPhone but I'm unsure. This is a great app that saves taking another book. And it seems to be designed those that have never been trained. Given grey nomads often travel to remote areas it c...	oldbloke	2	2103	11:30 PM Oct 13, 2017 by dabbler
	Use car Jack for caravan with adaptor (Preview) Hi all this might interest some who only want to carry one jack instead of two and are handy with metal work. I first checked out the suitability for my jack to the caravan. I checked that it was within the load rating to lift the van and that it went high enough to lift the van. The lifting point on my van is wh...	sandman55	10	3943	09:44 PM Nov 2, 2017 by JeffRae
	Visiting the Flinders Rages? make sure you stock up well before you arrive. (Preview) Just spent a week in the Flinders, yes! it's a delightful area at this time of year. However, I strongly suggest you purchase provisions well before arrival, in either Port Augusta or Port Pirie, similar with fuel, the less you have to spend whist up there the better, prices are exorbitant, I suspect t...	Santa	25	6395	06:44 PM Nov 3, 2017 by Tony Bev
	Strainer for kitchen sink (Preview) Read this on another forum - thought it was a great idea. This person uses one of those stainless steel tangled wire scrubbers, plugged in the sink hole the water still escapes, but all the little bits that invariably end up in the sink - yes I know, rinse them off first - where? In the sink? I thought it wa...	jules47	4	2963	05:25 PM Sep 16, 2017 by meetoo
	hand break on van (Preview) Just had our van serviced and the guy said not to apply the hand break, when your van is stored on flat ground and with chocks and the stays down. Claimed not good for the break drums over a period of time. The van will go nowhere. I guess it sort of makes sense. Jay&Dee	JayDee	5	3540	01:10 PM Jan 31, 2018 by denmonkey
	Water tank cleaning (Preview) we have just purchased a van thats sat idle for the past 18months, what solution or chemicals is good to give the 3 water tanks a good clean. appreciate any feed back..	Pilbara cruise	15	6381	09:05 PM Feb 27, 2019 by Baz421
	Avan Frances Tempering valve location (Preview) Can anyone tell me where the hot wayer tempering valve is located on an A'van Frances? Pleeese!	Bruke	0	1683	06:58 PM Aug 29, 2017 by Bruke
	Insulation, (Preview) I have a Supreme caravan which only has roof insulation, I've had an idea on how to lnsulate the walls, so before I get committed to an institution I would appreciate some thoughts. There are many entry points within van i/e sockets and wiring looms holes. What do you think if I was to inject very small fi...	Swamprat	8	4043	12:32 AM Aug 27, 2017 by Jewel
	Thetford 3way fridge querk (Preview) Our thetford 3 way fridge has a mind of it's own but I think I've finally tamed it. I've discovered that when it's running on AC power and I disconnect the power for a few short minutes it forgets what it's supposed to be doing and starts to heat up Once I reconnect AC. I've discovered the way to get it back on...	kit33r	4	3561	07:31 PM Jul 13, 2017 by kit33r
	GAS HEATER INSTALLATION (Preview) I am looking for a Gas fitter in the Cranbourne area of Victoria to install a Truma gas heater i have just bought into my caravan (only 14 months old) I have had prices from $650 to $800 just to fit and supply the compliance plate. Is this about the right price? Russell 5458	RUSSELL-5458	0	2240	11:41 AM Jul 11, 2017 by RUSSELL-5458
	Curtain Ideas (Preview) Hello, like many of the new vans, ours has the large European style with slide up blinds. My question is: has anyone put curtains up and if so, did you screw the curtain rod bracket to the wall? I have seen on the internet, where some of the 3m and Command removable hooks are suitable, has anyone tried thi...	Darmc	10	4386	06:33 AM Sep 12, 2017 by Darmc
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