Hints, Tips and Great ideas

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

JayDee · JayDee

Cost me another $200 excess to have the awning replaced... again.This time we have a mobile repair man do same. So I was able to keep the canvas and we are going to use it as follows. We cut the awning off along the cylinder. Canvas is 5 metres by 2.6 metres We have cut the awning in half. SWMBO or Better hal...

Hannie · Hannie

I feel like Steven Spielberg must have felt when his first commercial movie was released at the box office because today I've just posted my video from our recent camping trip and I share 24 hacks for winter camping. It's on set, on location, has opening titles and features Pete the Eskimo towards the e...

Weevil · Weevil

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

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...

Kendo · Kendo

While we were away recently I noticed some attempts to stop Ants entering peoples caravans. The first was on a van with ALKO drop down steadying jacks. The feet are recessed and they filled them with water to create a water barrier. Tyres had nothing The second attempt was a guy "puffing" an...

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...

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...

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...

Possum3 · Possum3

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

Pieter · Pieter

I just bought a Majestic Sierra 2. 2015 model. I would like to underslung the axels and put a bit bigger tyres on for a bit more ground clearens. Currently it has 15inch rims on and I am thinking ither just a larger tyre (semi off-road) or 16 inch rims. Any advice please

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...

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...

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...

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...

jules47 · jules47

Thought this might be a quick fix for someone -

Daveo85 · Daveo85

When there is no Stump pipes for your waste such as when you are House sitting etc. and instead of just letting the pipes lay about the ground I have found by putting a washing bag as a sock over ends if drain pipes and clamping it tight around the pipes, I don't have to worry about snakes or any other visito...

Baggie · Baggie

Buying Chem toilet chemical can work out quite expensive when you are on a long trip away. We normally have to empty every three days, & using that blue chem in the plastic bottle is about $20 or more per bottle. A good substitute that works just as well & lasts much longer is Vanish NapiSan. It is...

gerard gue · gerard gue

Can we connect a USB to a iPad Air to listen to music. We have not one in our car Cheers

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	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	3794	01:10 PM Jan 31, 2018 by denmonkey
	New Awning and idea for old canvas (Preview) Cost me another $200 excess to have the awning replaced... again.This time we have a mobile repair man do same. So I was able to keep the canvas and we are going to use it as follows. We cut the awning off along the cylinder. Canvas is 5 metres by 2.6 metres We have cut the awning in half. SWMBO or Better hal...	JayDee	0	2178	04:40 PM Jan 22, 2018 by JayDee
	24 winter camping hacks for a teardrop camper Teardrop camper winter camping (Preview) I feel like Steven Spielberg must have felt when his first commercial movie was released at the box office because today I've just posted my video from our recent camping trip and I share 24 hacks for winter camping. It's on set, on location, has opening titles and features Pete the Eskimo towards the e...	Hannie	5	2482	06:34 PM Jan 19, 2018 by TabbyMobile
	One great idea for getting out of Sand bog. (Preview) Not sure if this has been posted before, see link;	Weevil	5	3388	11:07 PM Jan 18, 2018 by Warren-Pat_01
	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	2588	07:23 PM Jan 6, 2018 by hako
	ANTS - how do you stop them? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) While we were away recently I noticed some attempts to stop Ants entering peoples caravans. The first was on a van with ALKO drop down steadying jacks. The feet are recessed and they filled them with water to create a water barrier. Tyres had nothing The second attempt was a guy "puffing" an...	Kendo	33	8224	11:31 PM Nov 10, 2017 by Hillbillies
	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	3093	03:35 PM Nov 10, 2017 by Tony Bev
	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	6493	06:44 PM Nov 3, 2017 by Tony Bev
	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	4080	09:44 PM Nov 2, 2017 by JeffRae
	Log Book (Preview) http://camperdeals.com.au/caravanningwithkids/cd_listings/caravancamper-trailer-log-book/	Possum3	1	2743	11:23 AM Oct 26, 2017 by Tony Bev
	Under slung axels (Preview) I just bought a Majestic Sierra 2. 2015 model. I would like to underslung the axels and put a bit bigger tyres on for a bit more ground clearens. Currently it has 15inch rims on and I am thinking ither just a larger tyre (semi off-road) or 16 inch rims. Any advice please	Pieter	5	3853	03:18 AM Oct 20, 2017 by macka17
	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	2273	11:30 PM Oct 13, 2017 by dabbler
	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	3031	05:25 PM Sep 16, 2017 by meetoo
	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	4480	06:33 AM Sep 12, 2017 by Darmc
	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	1767	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	4158	12:32 AM Aug 27, 2017 by Jewel
	Rusty drainpipe? (Preview) Thought this might be a quick fix for someone -	jules47	5	2653	12:41 PM Aug 19, 2017 by aussietraveller
	Stop Unwanted Visitors (Preview) When there is no Stump pipes for your waste such as when you are House sitting etc. and instead of just letting the pipes lay about the ground I have found by putting a washing bag as a sock over ends if drain pipes and clamping it tight around the pipes, I don't have to worry about snakes or any other visito...	Daveo85	14	7065	05:38 PM Aug 18, 2017 by aussietraveller
	Chem toilet chemical (Preview) Buying Chem toilet chemical can work out quite expensive when you are on a long trip away. We normally have to empty every three days, & using that blue chem in the plastic bottle is about $20 or more per bottle. A good substitute that works just as well & lasts much longer is Vanish NapiSan. It is...	Baggie	22	4773	04:31 PM Jul 24, 2017 by jules47
	USB (Preview) Can we connect a USB to a iPad Air to listen to music. We have not one in our car Cheers	gerard gue	8	3916	02:39 AM Jul 19, 2017 by ABNER
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