Hints, Tips and Great ideas

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

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

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

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	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	4769	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	2083	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	4652	12:32 AM Aug 27, 2017 by Jewel
	Rusty drainpipe? (Preview) Thought this might be a quick fix for someone -	jules47	5	2939	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	7547	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	5299	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	4323	02:39 AM Jul 19, 2017 by ABNER
	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	4071	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	2659	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	2482	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	4263	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	4758	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	4177	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	6422	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	3291	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	4485	10:53 PM May 13, 2017 by C00P
	Bubble wrap (Preview) Thought I would share this idea with you courtesy of FB.	Nelly	11	3494	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	4261	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	3721	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	3233	08:02 AM Apr 29, 2017 by hako
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