Hints, Tips and Great ideas

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...

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. ...

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...

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...

Santa · Santa

Bit of lateral thinking here, other tips that may also appeal.

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...

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...

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...

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 ????

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...

Olley46 · Olley46

Have you a dirty roof on your van,my van is not under cover and keeps getting crap on the roof from the trees where I park it,if you are in the same situation here is how I bought it back to new looking,I dampened the roof with water and sprinkled Ajax Powder on it and with a little bit of elbow grease it came up...

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

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...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... Cheers - John

JayDee · JayDee

The wife is struggling to get a seating position that will give her relief from her back problems. The L shape dinette is not working. We have taken the long table out and this give us heaps heaps heaps more room to move about. We use a collapsable table for the meals and other things to do. This has now all...

PR · PR

New to the forum but thought I could offer a suggestion to anyone using tent pegs. I recently changed from using and carrying a lot of pegs, I have opted for using 200mm landscape screws with a battery drill for insertion and removal. It's a very easy alternative to belting pegs into the ground and requi...

Aus-Kiwi · Aus-Kiwi

https://www.facebook.com/581538358607031/videos/1012348772192652/

Idris · Idris

Hi Folks, I am putting my caravan back together. The friend helping me is long gone and I am not waiting for their return...lol. long story. ha. Anyway... I am only seeking to weather proof the caravan until I can paint it properly. Until then I am wanting to know what glue or sealant is good for under the...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

All the fisho's out there know just how frustrating it can be fishing at night or trying to find that just right hook and tie the bugger on or if you are a beach waker as I am and leave the gear on the beach then struggle to relocate it in the dark or warn others that my gear is there before they drive over it ,...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	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	3277	03:47 PM Oct 30, 2016 by colinoldncranky
	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	2737	01:35 PM Oct 22, 2016 by Furball
	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	5344	11:25 PM Oct 13, 2016 by BazzMann48
	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	2214	10:37 AM Oct 13, 2016 by jules47
	Use suspenders to keep camper sheets on. (Preview) Bit of lateral thinking here, other tips that may also appeal.	Santa	4	2432	05:33 PM Oct 5, 2016 by colinoldncranky
	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	2364	06:29 PM Oct 1, 2016 by JeffRae
	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	1941	06:08 PM Sep 20, 2016 by Aussie
	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	1741	07:51 AM Sep 5, 2016 by Woody n Sue
	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	2597	12:46 PM Sep 2, 2016 by Colin Penrose
	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	2384	06:45 PM Aug 28, 2016 by Sheba
	Dirty roof (Preview) Have you a dirty roof on your van,my van is not under cover and keeps getting crap on the roof from the trees where I park it,if you are in the same situation here is how I bought it back to new looking,I dampened the roof with water and sprinkled Ajax Powder on it and with a little bit of elbow grease it came up...	Olley46	10	2719	08:55 AM Aug 21, 2016 by CC Bear
	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	1263	03:25 PM Aug 18, 2016 by pipes
	sat dish and receiver set up (Preview) Which is the best set up for Australian conditions Cheers kiwimagic	Kiwimagic	4	2076	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	3211	03:06 PM Aug 1, 2016 by ken thomas
	Relieving the pressure?? (Preview) Gday... Cheers - John	rockylizard	6	2637	06:29 PM Jul 20, 2016 by kezngaz
	Dinette seating alterations may help!!!!! (Preview) The wife is struggling to get a seating position that will give her relief from her back problems. The L shape dinette is not working. We have taken the long table out and this give us heaps heaps heaps more room to move about. We use a collapsable table for the meals and other things to do. This has now all...	JayDee	10	4849	08:21 PM Jul 17, 2016 by CC Bear
	tent peg replacement (Preview) New to the forum but thought I could offer a suggestion to anyone using tent pegs. I recently changed from using and carrying a lot of pegs, I have opted for using 200mm landscape screws with a battery drill for insertion and removal. It's a very easy alternative to belting pegs into the ground and requi...	PR	9	3571	08:21 PM Jul 8, 2016 by Firestarter
	Outside shower . Home made (Preview) https://www.facebook.com/581538358607031/videos/1012348772192652/	Aus-Kiwi	9	3537	09:57 PM Jul 6, 2016 by Gary and Barb
	Putting it back together :D (Preview) Hi Folks, I am putting my caravan back together. The friend helping me is long gone and I am not waiting for their return...lol. long story. ha. Anyway... I am only seeking to weather proof the caravan until I can paint it properly. Until then I am wanting to know what glue or sealant is good for under the...	Idris	6	2846	07:02 PM Jun 23, 2016 by macka17
	Beach /Boat Lighting for Fisho's (Preview) All the fisho's out there know just how frustrating it can be fishing at night or trying to find that just right hook and tie the bugger on or if you are a beach waker as I am and leave the gear on the beach then struggle to relocate it in the dark or warn others that my gear is there before they drive over it ,...	Wombat 280	1	1908	06:34 PM Jun 23, 2016 by macka17
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