Hints, Tips and Great ideas

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...

Tardy · Tardy

Can anyone give me advice on the best place to locate my swing arm on my van. Front or rear of van ?

Colin Penrose · Colin Penrose

Hi all. As I am slowly but surely turning into an old fart, nearly 68, I thought that I would fit struts to my A van pop top roof. This may be a stupid observation but what happens when the roof is down and the canvas folds in ? It looks as though it is too much to fit behind the struts. Am I stupid or what ????

pipes · pipes

It's fairly simple. Recently took my small two burner stove apart for a good clean. Having not used the right burner for some time, only half the of it would flame. Any ideas what to do to clean/ clear it? Regards Pipes

jules47 · jules47

We've all heard it - most morning in any camp - the toaster, no matter where you place it causes the smoke alarm to go off. Well not in our MH anymore! I make toast in a square frypan on the stove, or if on power in electric toaster - no matter what I do - have the fan on, wave teatowel around, even wrapped a teat...

Weedpharma · Weedpharma

Being a tight a..., I did not want to buy a crimper for swages for stainless cable. I found that two 2" nails and a vice did the job perfectly. Just put a nail either side of the swage and close the vice. The vice has the pressure required to make a good crimp. A torque amplifier (length of pipe) helps. This me...

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...

John Davis · John Davis

See what creation my son has built for a customer who is a dog lover. It is a purpose built animal trailer that actually goes on the front of the camper (which slides on the back of the trailer) Fully removable. Never have I seen anything like this. See more at on his video about the dog trailer click this...

jules47 · jules47

My sister had a brilliant idea when travelling with their dog - he drinks a lot, so she bought a dinner plate size round plastic bowl, with a lid that fits tight. She then proceeded to cut a circle in the lid, big enough for the dog to get his head in. They can sit it on the floor of the car, or even the seat, an...

Kiwimagic · Kiwimagic

Which is the best set up for Australian conditions Cheers kiwimagic

Kiwimagic · Kiwimagic

Hi All New van will be arriving in April next year. What must have equipment will I need to purchase to get on the road. New van only comes with factory standard fittings. I have thought about this and have come up with a couple of things. Never been caravanning before. So just guessing BBQ Privacy thingo...

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	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	2531	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	1949	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	2602	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	2816	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	2556	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	2044	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	3105	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	2879	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	4981	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	1799	06:08 PM Sep 20, 2016 by Aussie
	location of Sat Dish on caravan (Preview) Can anyone give me advice on the best place to locate my swing arm on my van. Front or rear of van ?	Tardy	4	1884	04:20 PM Nov 27, 2016 by Ge
	Struts (Preview) Hi all. As I am slowly but surely turning into an old fart, nearly 68, I thought that I would fit struts to my A van pop top roof. This may be a stupid observation but what happens when the roof is down and the canvas folds in ? It looks as though it is too much to fit behind the struts. Am I stupid or what ????	Colin Penrose	7	2465	12:46 PM Sep 2, 2016 by Colin Penrose
	Problem with small gas stove in my bus. (Preview) It's fairly simple. Recently took my small two burner stove apart for a good clean. Having not used the right burner for some time, only half the of it would flame. Any ideas what to do to clean/ clear it? Regards Pipes	pipes	0	1127	03:25 PM Aug 18, 2016 by pipes
	"Someone's cooking toast!+ (Preview) We've all heard it - most morning in any camp - the toaster, no matter where you place it causes the smoke alarm to go off. Well not in our MH anymore! I make toast in a square frypan on the stove, or if on power in electric toaster - no matter what I do - have the fan on, wave teatowel around, even wrapped a teat...	jules47	13	4095	03:50 PM Feb 6, 2017 by the rocket
	Swages crimping (Preview) Being a tight a..., I did not want to buy a crimper for swages for stainless cable. I found that two 2" nails and a vice did the job perfectly. Just put a nail either side of the swage and close the vice. The vice has the pressure required to make a good crimp. A torque amplifier (length of pipe) helps. This me...	Weedpharma	3	2199	06:29 PM Oct 1, 2016 by JeffRae
	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	2655	06:34 PM Jan 19, 2018 by TabbyMobile
	Travelling with Pets (dogs really) this travel trailer in front of a slide on camper (Preview) See what creation my son has built for a customer who is a dog lover. It is a purpose built animal trailer that actually goes on the front of the camper (which slides on the back of the trailer) Fully removable. Never have I seen anything like this. See more at on his video about the dog trailer click this...	John Davis	4	1592	07:51 AM Sep 5, 2016 by Woody n Sue
	Portable dog bowl (Preview) My sister had a brilliant idea when travelling with their dog - he drinks a lot, so she bought a dinner plate size round plastic bowl, with a lid that fits tight. She then proceeded to cut a circle in the lid, big enough for the dog to get his head in. They can sit it on the floor of the car, or even the seat, an...	jules47	5	2253	06:45 PM Aug 28, 2016 by Sheba
	sat dish and receiver set up (Preview) Which is the best set up for Australian conditions Cheers kiwimagic	Kiwimagic	4	1940	05:10 PM Aug 1, 2016 by TAJ
	Soon to be Grey Nomads (Preview) Hi All New van will be arriving in April next year. What must have equipment will I need to purchase to get on the road. New van only comes with factory standard fittings. I have thought about this and have come up with a couple of things. Never been caravanning before. So just guessing BBQ Privacy thingo...	Kiwimagic	13	3083	03:06 PM Aug 1, 2016 by ken thomas
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