Hints, Tips and Great ideas

Allyoops · Allyoops

Hi All I am trying to come up with a cheap safe heating option for my 19 ft caravan as all available units are too expensive for our budget. I would like others opinion on the following. In my younger day's my friend and I installed a wood fired back boiler in our kitchen which supplied hot water to 4 radia...

JayDee · JayDee

Just bought a 2.4m inflatable with a 60lb electric motor. Now I will need to be able to make the boat mobile to travel to the water. soooooo What I have done is... With a my old small hand trolley, I cut the handles off above the brace down near the wheels. Then attached a piece of patio timber to the transom....

Radar · Radar

Our water pump was seriously noisy, followed the forum pages looking for answers, extra rubber under the pump, soft hoses. No real luck. Had a small block of good quality sponge rubber in my hand when Cheese and Kisses was using the pump, guess what. The pump noise was some what quieter after placing th...

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

Oil of cloves. Excellent for short term relief of toothache - it's been used for a few thousand years. https://www.amcal.com.au/gold-cross-clove-oil---10ml-p-9314949260090 Store in a cool, dark place - the fridge? Dab it onto the pain site with a cotton bud. NB. Oil of cloves provides pain *rel...

Leo · Leo

Which brand/source? Anything better? For a 100 Series Landcruiser GXL

grahos · grahos

Where can I buy a shower/toilet combo in kit form to put in my van, I am looking at buying an older van and renovating it with a combo toilet/shower, Where or who supplies them for the caravan industry?

MathewGeorge · MathewGeorge

I recently purchased a DP Chip for my 2015 Isuzu DMax and had it installed by a local mechanic. Its only been a week but I have noticed a substantial change in the vehicles performance. Its delivering as promised. The acceleration is quicker and smoother and the "grunt" is outstanding. No more droppin...

ColinEast · ColinEast

Just as we were about to leave on our big (half) lap I thought I'd store some jumpers and other warm clothes. I bought a few vacuum bags, got back to the van and realised I didn't have a vacuum cleaner! Doh!! This video shows how I fixed my problem: https://youtu.be/vwFc6qn_xoQ

ColinEast · ColinEast

We were shown an easy way to fold a toilet tent and tested it out on a couple of types of tents. We were impressed enough to make a video of it: https://youtu.be/CvNA0EYfeBc

Rachmainov · Rachmainov

Review of personal coolers.My first trip in the caravan was in warm weather with 44 degrees in the van and 42 outside. I sought a little relief and headed to the nearest hardware store and got the Companion USB mini evaporative cooler. This wasnt much better than LeSquirt (laundry sprayer) and cost ov...

JayDee · JayDee

Just replaced our towball after many years. I am now of the belief that one needs to replace the towball at least every two years. Small price to pay for peace of mind. Jay&Dee

PB · PB

Hi I'm new to the grey nomads site. I also haven't travelled This area before and was wondering if anybody could give some advice on free or cheap camping areas on this journey. Thanks in advance Pete

Kendo · Kendo

To drain my water tanks I've had to lay on the road and roll under the van to open the taps. My solution, $24 of bits from the Big Green Shed and I can do it from a standing position

Kiwimagic · Kiwimagic

Hi All I recently purchased a Safety Dave TPMS system for the tug and the van. All worked well until one of the batteries in the caravan wheel monitor died. Easy to change . BUT while I was removing the unit from the wheel I noticed a happy face on the rim around the valve area. On closer inspection I found th...

lffoar · lffoar

Hi all, newbie but an oldie here. Just bought an Avan Leah and the lights are as shown in the pic. They have had a tough life and corrosion means I'm going to replace them. Does anybody know where I can get a LED set, (I'm in Adelaide), which will interchange/fit in the alcove the originals are in? I've talk...

Aus-Kiwi · Aus-Kiwi

This is a NEW fridge and the feed back I got from trying to fix is not very desirable . So I had a go / look at how it works or doesnt !! the hinges had been reversed before I bought as I wanted doors hinged on right . Opening on left ., Since fitting fridge on right corners the doors would open !! Ahh ! Some though...

JayDee · JayDee

We have 2 x 1.5 M x 10 cm pole carriers under the van. I have just included a further large 1.5 cm x 15 cm unit to meet our requirements. We now store all of our awning and Annex arms together with many many poles. There is always something to do around the van. Jay&Dee

Aus-Kiwi · Aus-Kiwi

https://m.drive.com.au/motor-news/toyota-hilux-fails-swedish-moose-test-20161026-gsbqnl.html

JayDee · JayDee

Cost me another $200 excess to have the awning replaced... again.This time we have a mobile repair man do same. So I was able to keep the canvas and we are going to use it as follows. We cut the awning off along the cylinder. Canvas is 5 metres by 2.6 metres We have cut the awning in half. SWMBO or Better hal...

John and Lynda · John and Lynda

Hi all, Like many, I use a battery driven rattle gun to extend and retract the stablisers on our Pop Top. My question is, what is the consensus on lubricating the threads, bearing in mind road dust etc possibly contaminating the lubricant and creating a type of grinding paste. I was thinking either a dr...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Caravan Heaters (Preview) Hi All I am trying to come up with a cheap safe heating option for my 19 ft caravan as all available units are too expensive for our budget. I would like others opinion on the following. In my younger day's my friend and I installed a wood fired back boiler in our kitchen which supplied hot water to 4 radia...	Allyoops	10	2359	12:09 AM Aug 18, 2018 by PeterD
	Ibought a BOAT. (Preview) Just bought a 2.4m inflatable with a 60lb electric motor. Now I will need to be able to make the boat mobile to travel to the water. soooooo What I have done is... With a my old small hand trolley, I cut the handles off above the brace down near the wheels. Then attached a piece of patio timber to the transom....	JayDee	9	2001	02:43 PM May 25, 2018 by JayDee
	Water pump noise (Preview) Our water pump was seriously noisy, followed the forum pages looking for answers, extra rubber under the pump, soft hoses. No real luck. Had a small block of good quality sponge rubber in my hand when Cheese and Kisses was using the pump, guess what. The pump noise was some what quieter after placing th...	Radar	7	1403	10:53 AM Apr 3, 2018 by Santa
	Oil of cloves - toothache relief (Preview) Oil of cloves. Excellent for short term relief of toothache - it's been used for a few thousand years. https://www.amcal.com.au/gold-cross-clove-oil---10ml-p-9314949260090 Store in a cool, dark place - the fridge? Dab it onto the pain site with a cotton bud. NB. Oil of cloves provides pain *rel...	Mike Harding	3	1109	04:15 PM Sep 14, 2018 by denmonkey
	Neoprene car seat covers (Preview) Which brand/source? Anything better? For a 100 Series Landcruiser GXL	Leo	9	1498	11:42 AM Apr 13, 2018 by Leo
	Where can I buy a shower/toilet combo in kit form to put in my van (Preview) Where can I buy a shower/toilet combo in kit form to put in my van, I am looking at buying an older van and renovating it with a combo toilet/shower, Where or who supplies them for the caravan industry?	grahos	4	1427	02:06 PM Jun 12, 2018 by grahos
	Review On DPCHIP Chip Installation. Recommend to Install on all Your 4WD. (Preview) I recently purchased a DP Chip for my 2015 Isuzu DMax and had it installed by a local mechanic. Its only been a week but I have noticed a substantial change in the vehicles performance. Its delivering as promised. The acceleration is quicker and smoother and the "grunt" is outstanding. No more droppin...	MathewGeorge	5	1755	07:54 PM Mar 14, 2018 by hako
	Vacuum Bag (Preview) Just as we were about to leave on our big (half) lap I thought I'd store some jumpers and other warm clothes. I bought a few vacuum bags, got back to the van and realised I didn't have a vacuum cleaner! Doh!! This video shows how I fixed my problem: https://youtu.be/vwFc6qn_xoQ	ColinEast	6	1602	10:03 AM Mar 28, 2018 by Snala
	Nifty way to fold a toilet / shower tent (Preview) We were shown an easy way to fold a toilet tent and tested it out on a couple of types of tents. We were impressed enough to make a video of it: https://youtu.be/CvNA0EYfeBc	ColinEast	11	1858	11:21 AM Mar 9, 2018 by ColinEast
	Peronal coolers - review (Preview) Review of personal coolers.My first trip in the caravan was in warm weather with 44 degrees in the van and 42 outside. I sought a little relief and headed to the nearest hardware store and got the Companion USB mini evaporative cooler. This wasnt much better than LeSquirt (laundry sprayer) and cost ov...	Rachmainov	4	1612	08:58 PM Apr 13, 2018 by Ozlad
	New Tow Ball (Preview) Just replaced our towball after many years. I am now of the belief that one needs to replace the towball at least every two years. Small price to pay for peace of mind. Jay&Dee	JayDee	14	2312	05:39 PM Jun 2, 2018 by Greg 1
	Free camp sites between Merimbula NSW to Lake Entrance Vic (Preview) Hi I'm new to the grey nomads site. I also haven't travelled This area before and was wondering if anybody could give some advice on free or cheap camping areas on this journey. Thanks in advance Pete	PB	5	1187	10:52 AM Feb 22, 2018 by PB
	Sick of having to crawl under the van to drain the tanks (Preview) To drain my water tanks I've had to lay on the road and roll under the van to open the taps. My solution, $24 of bits from the Big Green Shed and I can do it from a standing position	Kendo	5	1968	03:44 PM Feb 19, 2018 by Colin Penrose
	TPMS (Preview) Hi All I recently purchased a Safety Dave TPMS system for the tug and the van. All worked well until one of the batteries in the caravan wheel monitor died. Easy to change . BUT while I was removing the unit from the wheel I noticed a happy face on the rim around the valve area. On closer inspection I found th...	Kiwimagic	18	1888	02:53 PM Feb 24, 2018 by rockylizard
	Replacement lights for Avan (Preview) Hi all, newbie but an oldie here. Just bought an Avan Leah and the lights are as shown in the pic. They have had a tough life and corrosion means I'm going to replace them. Does anybody know where I can get a LED set, (I'm in Adelaide), which will interchange/fit in the alcove the originals are in? I've talk...	lffoar	2	905	02:52 PM Feb 13, 2018 by Possum3
	Vitro 12v 230L fridge / freezer door latch fix (Preview) This is a NEW fridge and the feed back I got from trying to fix is not very desirable . So I had a go / look at how it works or doesnt !! the hinges had been reversed before I bought as I wanted doors hinged on right . Opening on left ., Since fitting fridge on right corners the doors would open !! Ahh ! Some though...	Aus-Kiwi	4	994	02:48 PM Feb 9, 2018 by madaboutled
	Pole Carriers (Preview) We have 2 x 1.5 M x 10 cm pole carriers under the van. I have just included a further large 1.5 cm x 15 cm unit to meet our requirements. We now store all of our awning and Annex arms together with many many poles. There is always something to do around the van. Jay&Dee	JayDee	8	1798	08:15 PM Feb 10, 2018 by Dickodownunder
	Not quite purfffect . Dreaded Moose test.. (Preview) https://m.drive.com.au/motor-news/toyota-hilux-fails-swedish-moose-test-20161026-gsbqnl.html	Aus-Kiwi	4	1522	01:38 PM Feb 25, 2018 by Mike Harding
	New Awning and idea for old canvas (Preview) Cost me another $200 excess to have the awning replaced... again.This time we have a mobile repair man do same. So I was able to keep the canvas and we are going to use it as follows. We cut the awning off along the cylinder. Canvas is 5 metres by 2.6 metres We have cut the awning in half. SWMBO or Better hal...	JayDee	0	1217	04:40 PM Jan 22, 2018 by JayDee
	Jacking Screw Lubrication (Preview) Hi all, Like many, I use a battery driven rattle gun to extend and retract the stablisers on our Pop Top. My question is, what is the consensus on lubricating the threads, bearing in mind road dust etc possibly contaminating the lubricant and creating a type of grinding paste. I was thinking either a dr...	John and Lynda	15	2252	03:35 PM Jun 27, 2018 by Ziggy99
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