Hints, Tips and Great ideas

ruth5322 · ruth5322

Could people please advise me- I will be travelling solo and am wanting advice on buying a small AVan or Jayco- wont be doing "off road" . Thank you in advance

daffyfrancis · daffyfrancis

My bil has a bad back & is in the process of replacing the gas struts under their Motorhome double bed with 2x 12v remote control lift struts. On our recent visit he had completed installing 1 & this on its own easily lifted, held up & lowered the bed & mattress to allow sil to access any i...

corolly2 · corolly2

If you have one of those swinging type toilet roll holders in your RV toilet, chances are, after a drive along a not so smooth road, you find the paper conveniently unrolled and positioned for use on the floor. It doesn't take much to keep it rolling once there is enough hanging down to provide the necess...

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

Martin_QLD · Martin_QLD

I am looking for some advise about fitting an Anderson plug to my ow vehicle which will charge the batteries in my camper while driving. Can anyone shed a light on the following points.Do I run the Anderson plug from the battery, alternator or regulator. or should I run a separate voltage devise so as no...

rockylizard · rockylizard

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

JayDee · JayDee

I guess that it comes down to how you organise your cupboards. In our kitchen cupboard we have just installed a couple of small wire baskets on two of the cupboard doors. This allow us to then place items like cooking oil tall bottles and other large items that we use on a daily basis. We always had the es...

rich777 · rich777

Hi,There was a time that I thought I would like to have a Toyota Coaster motorhome and travel locally and around Aussie, but I am afraid I am just not interested enough to do that - however - a mate of mine has gone about purchasing and fitting out his Toyota Coaster bus in a very novel way (my mate has no cabi...

lyle106 · lyle106

Hi, can anyone enlighten me on the requirements for putting 2 extra seats behind the driver in a volkswagon crafter. I am told i need baby seat anchor points, trouble is that the shower is about 100mm behind the 2 extra seats and there is no where to put the anchor points except on the floor straight down f...

The Belmont Bear · The Belmont Bear

My brother inlaw suggested that when we pick up our new van next week we use our iPad to video the handover instructions as it is a lot easier than trying to take notes while someone is talking. He has been a van owner for many years and did this a few months ago when he and his wife picked up their new van. He sa...

blueb · blueb

I am posting for friends who have a 98? jayco discovery van, they love to free camp, travel etc, so with so much information within the forum they were thinking that someone, possibly may have an idea how they could incorporate a toilet/shower within the van.( due to health problems and down to only the...

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,...

Furball · Furball

Hi, As only new here since last week, there was a man somewhere on one of the posts who is very techo....At the side of one of his posts there was a list of apps than you can download for your phone etc. I was amazed at some of them. Unfortunately I didn't do a screenshot of it etc, so now I can't find it. ...

sarg · sarg

Here is little project I did today. It can be put on the side or the rear. holds plenty of weight too without a support leg. It took a 9kg gas bottle easy. Cheers...Sarg.

Daryl620 · Daryl620

Instead of using octopus straps (mine perished in the sun) to tie down you sun screens......go to your friendly tyre supplier and ask for an old truck tube or similar (they usually point you towards the rubbish bin). Cut into rings, width depends on tension required, say 15mm. Can be used doubled ove...

Tony Bev · Tony Bev

Usual disclaimer, that I am not a cabinet maker, and the only thing I know about wood, is that it is made from the same stuff as my head There has been reports from other members about Jayco Conquest draws coming open This fix may be helpful to others Hopefully the pictures tell a story This first picture i...

tim conrad · tim conrad

Hello Everyone, I'd like some advice. I'm going to drive from Melbourne to Perth for Christmas and I don't want to upset any truckies. Someone said I shouldn't slow down to allow them to pass. I imagine I will be going slower than them, but if I ease of the pedal, will it help or hinder the situation. As...

mark and kerry · mark and kerry

Hi everyone i have just about enough of telstra ie email no go etc. has any one found a better provider for mobile internet /data allowance. i know we are limited in data allowance howe ever someone might have had better luck than me many thanks mark and kerry

Weedpharma · Weedpharma

I have a Jayco made in April this year. We have been camping in Canberra for 3 mths. In that time two of the handles have broken. The hadles are rectangular. If you have the same problem, here is how to open the drawer. Pull the handle hard so you can access the hole underneath. This will involve breaking t...

Aussie · Aussie

After 17 years living in a caravan park and watching 100s of people muck about for 10 to 30 minutes backing in beside a slab, it is probably time to pass on my tip. Here goes.BACKING your van in beside a slab is EASY My Tip of the day (A) Measure the over all width of your van tyres from outside to out...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Advice on the best small van (Preview) Could people please advise me- I will be travelling solo and am wanting advice on buying a small AVan or Jayco- wont be doing "off road" . Thank you in advance	ruth5322	22	4341	05:37 PM Jan 22, 2017 by Warren-Pat_01
	remote control 12v bed base lift struts (Preview) My bil has a bad back & is in the process of replacing the gas struts under their Motorhome double bed with 2x 12v remote control lift struts. On our recent visit he had completed installing 1 & this on its own easily lifted, held up & lowered the bed & mattress to allow sil to access any i...	daffyfrancis	3	1854	12:22 PM Dec 20, 2016 by jules47
	Errant Toilet Rolls (Preview) If you have one of those swinging type toilet roll holders in your RV toilet, chances are, after a drive along a not so smooth road, you find the paper conveniently unrolled and positioned for use on the floor. It doesn't take much to keep it rolling once there is enough hanging down to provide the necess...	corolly2	19	2738	11:05 AM Feb 2, 2017 by baysidetas
	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	3266	05:06 PM Apr 18, 2017 by Lamb Chop
	Anderson Plug (Preview) I am looking for some advise about fitting an Anderson plug to my ow vehicle which will charge the batteries in my camper while driving. Can anyone shed a light on the following points.Do I run the Anderson plug from the battery, alternator or regulator. or should I run a separate voltage devise so as no...	Martin_QLD	3	2652	07:51 PM Dec 8, 2016 by PeterD
	VERY portable support for campfire cooking.... (Preview) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaZO2N4AhAQ&feature=youtu.be	rockylizard	7	2938	08:02 AM Apr 29, 2017 by hako
	Cupboard storage space (Preview) I guess that it comes down to how you organise your cupboards. In our kitchen cupboard we have just installed a couple of small wire baskets on two of the cupboard doors. This allow us to then place items like cooking oil tall bottles and other large items that we use on a daily basis. We always had the es...	JayDee	0	2115	09:47 AM Dec 1, 2016 by JayDee
	How to buy a Toyota Coaster and fit it out cheap (Preview) Hi,There was a time that I thought I would like to have a Toyota Coaster motorhome and travel locally and around Aussie, but I am afraid I am just not interested enough to do that - however - a mate of mine has gone about purchasing and fitting out his Toyota Coaster bus in a very novel way (my mate has no cabi...	rich777	0	4682	05:50 AM Nov 26, 2016 by rich777
	2nd row seat compliance (Preview) Hi, can anyone enlighten me on the requirements for putting 2 extra seats behind the driver in a volkswagon crafter. I am told i need baby seat anchor points, trouble is that the shower is about 100mm behind the 2 extra seats and there is no where to put the anchor points except on the floor straight down f...	lyle106	3	1404	07:14 AM Dec 1, 2016 by Phillipn
	New Van Handover (Preview) My brother inlaw suggested that when we pick up our new van next week we use our iPad to video the handover instructions as it is a lot easier than trying to take notes while someone is talking. He has been a van owner for many years and did this a few months ago when he and his wife picked up their new van. He sa...	The Belmont Bear	4	2344	03:53 PM Feb 6, 2017 by the rocket
	Van dilema (Preview) I am posting for friends who have a 98? jayco discovery van, they love to free camp, travel etc, so with so much information within the forum they were thinking that someone, possibly may have an idea how they could incorporate a toilet/shower within the van.( due to health problems and down to only the...	blueb	4	2377	03:45 PM Feb 6, 2017 by the rocket
	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	1805	11:31 PM Mar 20, 2017 by bloomie
	Important Apps for phone/ipad etc (Preview) Hi, As only new here since last week, there was a man somewhere on one of the posts who is very techo....At the side of one of his posts there was a list of apps than you can download for your phone etc. I was amazed at some of them. Unfortunately I didn't do a screenshot of it etc, so now I can't find it. ...	Furball	10	2469	01:35 PM Oct 22, 2016 by Furball
	Portable table (Preview) Here is little project I did today. It can be put on the side or the rear. holds plenty of weight too without a support leg. It took a 9kg gas bottle easy. Cheers...Sarg.	sarg	2	2583	02:43 PM Jun 11, 2019 by Bigglesinoz
	Sun screen tie downs (Preview) Instead of using octopus straps (mine perished in the sun) to tie down you sun screens......go to your friendly tyre supplier and ask for an old truck tube or similar (they usually point you towards the rubbish bin). Cut into rings, width depends on tension required, say 15mm. Can be used doubled ove...	Daryl620	3	2395	08:34 AM Nov 30, 2016 by littledick
	Jayco Conquest draws coming open (Preview) Usual disclaimer, that I am not a cabinet maker, and the only thing I know about wood, is that it is made from the same stuff as my head There has been reports from other members about Jayco Conquest draws coming open This fix may be helpful to others Hopefully the pictures tell a story This first picture i...	Tony Bev	2	1759	10:37 AM Oct 13, 2016 by jules47
	What is the correct thing to do when towing a caravan and encountering a semi. (Preview) Hello Everyone, I'd like some advice. I'm going to drive from Melbourne to Perth for Christmas and I don't want to upset any truckies. Someone said I shouldn't slow down to allow them to pass. I imagine I will be going slower than them, but if I ease of the pedal, will it help or hinder the situation. As...	tim conrad	15	2775	03:47 PM Oct 30, 2016 by colinoldncranky
	mobile data (Preview) Hi everyone i have just about enough of telstra ie email no go etc. has any one found a better provider for mobile internet /data allowance. i know we are limited in data allowance howe ever someone might have had better luck than me many thanks mark and kerry	mark and kerry	17	2597	03:49 PM Feb 6, 2017 by the rocket
	Jayco draw latches breaking (Preview) I have a Jayco made in April this year. We have been camping in Canberra for 3 mths. In that time two of the handles have broken. The hadles are rectangular. If you have the same problem, here is how to open the drawer. Pull the handle hard so you can access the hole underneath. This will involve breaking t...	Weedpharma	10	4066	11:25 PM Oct 13, 2016 by BazzMann48
	I put this in Generall, and probably should have put it here. (Preview) After 17 years living in a caravan park and watching 100s of people muck about for 10 to 30 minutes backing in beside a slab, it is probably time to pass on my tip. Here goes.BACKING your van in beside a slab is EASY My Tip of the day (A) Measure the over all width of your van tyres from outside to out...	Aussie	0	1652	06:08 PM Sep 20, 2016 by Aussie
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