Hints, Tips and Great ideas

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

Aus-Kiwi · Aus-Kiwi

I bought a small package of bees wax . My guess is 400 grams . I heated the wax slowly on one of our fav pots . Added a table spoon of Vaseline and 200 mil of linseed oil , mixed then off the heat I added 150 or so mil of turpentine . it cooled down to a soft wax.. So far I have put it on the graphit bench in kitchen,...

JayDee · JayDee

I am going to replace my anode in our hot water system. Been 2 years since it was last done, so I am expecting the old Anode to be well used. If your are on the road a lot I have read where it pays to replace the anode every year. I guess that it is part of the annual maintenance program. Jay&dee

JayDee · JayDee

We recently purchased a Queen size foam mattress topping from Clark Rubber for around $180. We call it an Egg Shell mattress. I marked the shape of our queen size bed with a nikko pen, and then cut the egg shell to shape using a electric bread knife. A standard bread cutting knife would be ok, but I guessin...

Col Rennie · Col Rennie

Hi Advise or ideas please. I have a 2016 Ford Ranger with Clearview mirrors fitted for towing .I have a wind wilsiling noice on the driver side as soon as I get up to 80k. When I pull the Mirror in flat to the truck it goes away. Ford tell me it's the mirrors not the Truck and the fact that the noise goes away i...

JayDee · JayDee

Has anyone used bubble wrap to cover the van windows and is it a success to keep the van warmer in the height of winter.??What about cooler in the summer months??? Jay&Dee -- Edited by JayDee on Friday 12th of May 2017 08:18:42 AM

Mrbolly · Mrbolly

Hello to all bus / coach owners or converters. i have a Denning Landseer which I am in the throes of doing a conversion on, hopefully to make it into a functional and comfortable home on wheels away from home. i am sure there are plenty of people out there that are doing or have done similar projects or upgr...

monica · monica

Hi I am travelling to Alice Springs from QLD in August and I am wondering if I should buy or rent a sat phone Any comment on how they work as I haven't bothered before and just used my I-phone. thanks Monica

Nelly · Nelly

Thought I would share this idea with you courtesy of FB.

kezngaz · kezngaz

Hi all. Just thought id share an idea i worked with lately. I recently fitted a new awning to my 17ft van due to sun damage. The first 4/5 inches of material coming off of van had delaminated and was all crispy, i thought one good gust and itll be gone... Along with the awning i purchased a new ally track fo...

Hardranger · Hardranger

I know a lot of us use a rake to clear stones etc before putting down the annexe mat. I just bought a beaut folding rake from Bunnings which makes for easy storage. It is very lightweight, mainly metal and folds up to be very compact. Best of all was the price...only $9.95

rockylizard · rockylizard

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaZO2N4AhAQ&feature=youtu.be

Dougwe · Dougwe

Hi all. I have done this post as I knew nothing about what I am about to try and explain so thought there might be someone out there as silly as me and this might just help them. For those that already know about this, sorry, you will think I am so silly. Sorry again, but I already know that I have a Thetford C2...

Gary and Barb · Gary and Barb

Reposted from the general forum.. Laundry on the road is a problem. I spent weeks in my workshop figuring out some outlandish inventions to make washing easier when in remote places. Googled countless sites and checked out many products. Hand-powered, water-saving, rinsing and drying all presen...

Pauldot58 · Pauldot58

Hi all, we are planning to do the Big Lap early next year. Just wondering what documents other travellers carry with them, and do you carry originals or electronic copies. Cheers, Paul

Roundthebend · Roundthebend

I've located a VW campervan 2016 with only 8800km, it suits me perfectly but here;s the catch...................1 single bed ( I'll be travelling solo). Down the track when I get past travelling will it hold it,s value like a a 2 birth or should I keep looking?

pipes · pipes

G'day! Mazda T 3500 m/home. With the reasonably new idea of tyre pumps in servos, where you simply attach it to the valve, select the pressure you want, and it's automatic. I have the valve extensions fitted to the inside tyres. Trouble was, getting the outside tyre pumped up. So, went to a tyre place,...

pjwilco · pjwilco

Greetings I thought I would share this experience with others. I filled my tank for the first time before I left for a Blazeaid camp. Usually, I don't need to this but I thought I should try it out just to see if it was working. I noticed there was water leaking underneath the sink onto the cupboard shelf. I...

erad · erad

Those of you who have a mains pressure tap inside the caravan may find that it leaks after a while. Ours did. Drip Drip Drip Drip... I tried everywhere to get a new tap washer, but no go - the washer was far too small for commercial plumbing supplies. Eventually, I found the answer - the rubber washers uses...

docker · docker

can any body help with this issue. awning has been rolled up and water leakage has left a stain, what caused the stain unknown. when awning unrolled nothing obvious fell out. thought maybe dirt. used camco awning cleaner, but did not work. appreciate suggestions. Cheers

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	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	2288	11:41 AM Jul 11, 2017 by RUSSELL-5458
	Home made wax, water suppressant .. (Preview) I bought a small package of bees wax . My guess is 400 grams . I heated the wax slowly on one of our fav pots . Added a table spoon of Vaseline and 200 mil of linseed oil , mixed then off the heat I added 150 or so mil of turpentine . it cooled down to a soft wax.. So far I have put it on the graphit bench in kitchen,...	Aus-Kiwi	3	2100	12:19 AM Jul 7, 2017 by Aus-Kiwi
	New anode for H.W System (Preview) I am going to replace my anode in our hot water system. Been 2 years since it was last done, so I am expecting the old Anode to be well used. If your are on the road a lot I have read where it pays to replace the anode every year. I guess that it is part of the annual maintenance program. Jay&dee	JayDee	16	3894	09:39 PM Jun 18, 2017 by Warren-Pat_01
	comfortable bedding (Preview) We recently purchased a Queen size foam mattress topping from Clark Rubber for around $180. We call it an Egg Shell mattress. I marked the shape of our queen size bed with a nikko pen, and then cut the egg shell to shape using a electric bread knife. A standard bread cutting knife would be ok, but I guessin...	JayDee	20	3929	05:01 PM Jun 18, 2017 by Mike Harding
	Clear view mirrors on a Ford Ranger wind wilseling noice roduct (Preview) Hi Advise or ideas please. I have a 2016 Ford Ranger with Clearview mirrors fitted for towing .I have a wind wilsiling noice on the driver side as soon as I get up to 80k. When I pull the Mirror in flat to the truck it goes away. Ford tell me it's the mirrors not the Truck and the fact that the noise goes away i...	Col Rennie	5	3570	10:33 AM Jun 12, 2017 by kezngaz
	Bubble Wrap (Preview) Has anyone used bubble wrap to cover the van windows and is it a success to keep the van warmer in the height of winter.??What about cooler in the summer months??? Jay&Dee -- Edited by JayDee on Friday 12th of May 2017 08:18:42 AM	JayDee	12	5940	10:27 PM May 26, 2017 by Cupie
	Bus / Coach to RV Conversion or Upgrades (Preview) Hello to all bus / coach owners or converters. i have a Denning Landseer which I am in the throes of doing a conversion on, hopefully to make it into a functional and comfortable home on wheels away from home. i am sure there are plenty of people out there that are doing or have done similar projects or upgr...	Mrbolly	6	2885	03:57 PM May 23, 2017 by Hetho
	Satellite Phones (Preview) Hi I am travelling to Alice Springs from QLD in August and I am wondering if I should buy or rent a sat phone Any comment on how they work as I haven't bothered before and just used my I-phone. thanks Monica	monica	10	4007	10:53 PM May 13, 2017 by C00P
	Bubble wrap (Preview) Thought I would share this idea with you courtesy of FB.	Nelly	11	3131	02:15 PM May 11, 2017 by JayDee
	New awning protector (Preview) Hi all. Just thought id share an idea i worked with lately. I recently fitted a new awning to my 17ft van due to sun damage. The first 4/5 inches of material coming off of van had delaminated and was all crispy, i thought one good gust and itll be gone... Along with the awning i purchased a new ally track fo...	kezngaz	6	3901	07:23 AM May 10, 2017 by KevinC
	Folding Lawn Rake (Preview) I know a lot of us use a rake to clear stones etc before putting down the annexe mat. I just bought a beaut folding rake from Bunnings which makes for easy storage. It is very lightweight, mainly metal and folds up to be very compact. Best of all was the price...only $9.95	Hardranger	8	3196	08:43 PM May 2, 2017 by Hardranger
	VERY portable support for campfire cooking.... (Preview) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaZO2N4AhAQ&feature=youtu.be	rockylizard	7	2973	08:02 AM Apr 29, 2017 by hako
	THETFORD CARAVAN TOILET C250/263 REPAIR (Preview) Hi all. I have done this post as I knew nothing about what I am about to try and explain so thought there might be someone out there as silly as me and this might just help them. For those that already know about this, sorry, you will think I am so silly. Sorry again, but I already know that I have a Thetford C2...	Dougwe	5	2630	09:18 PM Apr 27, 2017 by Tony Bev
	Repurposed washing machine.. (Preview) Reposted from the general forum.. Laundry on the road is a problem. I spent weeks in my workshop figuring out some outlandish inventions to make washing easier when in remote places. Googled countless sites and checked out many products. Hand-powered, water-saving, rinsing and drying all presen...	Gary and Barb	3	2063	08:42 AM Apr 26, 2017 by Grandad5
	Documents to carry while travelling (Preview) Hi all, we are planning to do the Big Lap early next year. Just wondering what documents other travellers carry with them, and do you carry originals or electronic copies. Cheers, Paul	Pauldot58	27	3304	05:06 PM Apr 18, 2017 by Lamb Chop
	re sale value? (Preview) I've located a VW campervan 2016 with only 8800km, it suits me perfectly but here;s the catch...................1 single bed ( I'll be travelling solo). Down the track when I get past travelling will it hold it,s value like a a 2 birth or should I keep looking?	Roundthebend	23	5772	11:37 PM Apr 7, 2017 by Tony Bev
	Outside duel wheels inflation. (Preview) G'day! Mazda T 3500 m/home. With the reasonably new idea of tyre pumps in servos, where you simply attach it to the valve, select the pressure you want, and it's automatic. I have the valve extensions fitted to the inside tyres. Trouble was, getting the outside tyre pumped up. So, went to a tyre place,...	pipes	5	1833	11:31 PM Mar 20, 2017 by bloomie
	Leaking lowboy folding tap in Avan Aliner - fixed now leaking taps water leaks Aliner (Preview) Greetings I thought I would share this experience with others. I filled my tank for the first time before I left for a Blazeaid camp. Usually, I don't need to this but I thought I should try it out just to see if it was working. I noticed there was water leaking underneath the sink onto the cupboard shelf. I...	pjwilco	5	3514	11:19 PM Mar 18, 2017 by hako
	Leaking mains pressure water tap (Preview) Those of you who have a mains pressure tap inside the caravan may find that it leaks after a while. Ours did. Drip Drip Drip Drip... I tried everywhere to get a new tap washer, but no go - the washer was far too small for commercial plumbing supplies. Eventually, I found the answer - the rubber washers uses...	erad	0	1256	05:13 PM Mar 16, 2017 by erad
	stain on underside of rollout awning. (Preview) can any body help with this issue. awning has been rolled up and water leakage has left a stain, what caused the stain unknown. when awning unrolled nothing obvious fell out. thought maybe dirt. used camco awning cleaner, but did not work. appreciate suggestions. Cheers	docker	2	2441	05:02 PM Mar 2, 2017 by Possum3
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