Hints, Tips and Great ideas

Kendo · Kendo

I came across one of these yesterday - Trailer Aid $40 - $90 depending on where you shop It's supposed to work on independent suspension although I'd want to try before I buy on a sooper dooper off road rig -- Edited by Kendo on Saturday 8th of August 2015 10:04:07 AM -- Edited by Kendo on Saturday 8th of A...

carliz88 · carliz88

Hello All Friends were going away for the weekend (long weekend in Victoria) to Bimbi Park -Camping under the koalas at Cape Otway Vic on the Great Ocean Road near Apollo Bay. Due to a death in the family they are no longer able to attend. I am just posting in case someone can use this late notice vacanc...

Olley46 · Olley46

I have just finished making my own Rocktamers cost round figures $20.00,had the rubber for years,one inch tubular steel $10.00 ,and $5.00 for the screws, $5.00 for aluminium strip hoping they will do the job. Lance C

Mutt · Mutt

Quite often when travelling you come across a van or trailer with a blown tyre. After 6 years tyres start to break down and by 7 years the tyres will fail. Some people think that because tyres look new with plenty of tread they are ok. If you google the DOT code on a tyre it can tell you how old the tyre is. Hope...

Olley46 · Olley46

This is an easy way of fitting your sulledge hose to your van,instead of pushing your hose onto your van fitting very hard to do when cold and stiff,I have glued two fittings onto the van outlet so I can screw the sulledge fitting on instead of pushing it on,it is nothing new but maybe someone hasen,t seen...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

Mate and I got onto a heap of cheap 75 mm White plastic fishing lures not a popular colour with most fisho's. We decided to change the colouring so we got a range of waterproof markers and changed their presentation . Using a dark blue marker down each side of the spine turned it into a pillie which int...

Phil C · Phil C

hi all, I was walking around Bunnings one day and saw some "broom clips" decided to put them on the side of the van to hang stuff. Be a bit careful when you screw into the side, there may be electrical cables, I'm lucky to have a volt stick to detect the voltage. This all works a treat. Of course th...

Phil C · Phil C

hi all, I got sick to death of belting my head on the windows, so the pool noodles, also use them on the rafters and outside on the awning tie down. These stop the grandies from hurting themselves.

Muzzlehatch · Muzzlehatch

This post is more about caravan building than GNing. I am kinda thinking aloud rather than making a specific point and would welcome anyone's two bob's worth. I am presently fitting out an old van to live/travel in. I envisage a 50k/day longstay freecamp lifestyle. I am solo and have a Cruiser / 24 fo...

Phil C · Phil C

Hi all A lot has been said about both of these fine products. I will give you my point of view. We have camps 7 (the book) and wikicamps on my iPhone and ipad. As far as I am concerned and despite some minor glitches wikicamps comes out on top every time, I have not opened camps 7 since I bought it. We recently w...

Bassman · Bassman

Hello to the group. I was unsure where to post this and if in the wrong area I apologise. I have Googled Australian camping and caravan books and there is a plethora of them. Could somebody please help me out what are a must read and others nice to have? Essential books to take on your travels and planni...

Bruce and Bev · Bruce and Bev

Port Augusta is the main portal for people travelling by road from one side of Aust to the other (east/west). The one CP at Port Augusta charges $45 a night - and not much to show for all that money. The Shire wont allow free camping so that CP has a captive market. But about 40 km on the eastern side of PA, th...

Dav4Cris · Dav4Cris

My wife needs a hip replacement and also has other issues with her lower back and right leg, so climbing up and down steps is very painful. I saw this idea on a van in Victoria last year and decided to do it for her. We have also acquired a Gopher for her so she can get around at free camps and caravan parks. I bo...

Kendo · Kendo

It's not a new topic but it is an important message for all Article from Caravan and Motorhome on Tour here

JayDee · JayDee

I will be "cheeky" and post this info here We just purchased a great deal from another caravan forum which was for the next 10 editions of their mag with DVD plus a free camping book. It sort of sounded and read that the free camping book would be on a par with Camps Aust wide.It include colour p...

JayDee · JayDee

Just cleaned the van. I used a long ladder to climb up on top of the van and then placed a couple of 1m X 1 m pieces of plywood on roof for me to stand on. Spread the weight evenly and no issues re weight. Used a bucket and mop detergent and did a good job. I sure would like to be able to get that wet look all over the...

cruisaderhilton · cruisaderhilton

gidday fellow caravaners, What do you people use on the vinyl on the front of your vans,i have cleaned mine with car wash & then used amorall ,but it still does not look rite any help would be appreciated thankyou..

Sheba · Sheba

Saw this at a BBQ I was at a couple of weeks ago. Thought it was a great idea for some. It can be wheeled to wherever you want it. Cheers, Sheba.

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

Save all your old toothbrushes, green and yellow pot scourers, etc. Can be used for scrubbing footwear and anything else that doesn't need clean water, plus nooks and crannies around the wheels. Use you old dishwash water and have a good old scrub. I've just done my (foot) thongs. Came up well.

graeme c · graeme c

Stop the water spluttering and spurting by priming the hose before you connect it to the van

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	Screw it don't push it (Preview) This is an easy way of fitting your sulledge hose to your van,instead of pushing your hose onto your van fitting very hard to do when cold and stiff,I have glued two fittings onto the van outlet so I can screw the sulledge fitting on instead of pushing it on,it is nothing new but maybe someone hasen,t seen...	Olley46	3	3103	10:13 AM Sep 21, 2015 by aussie_paul
	To all People Who Fish (Preview) Mate and I got onto a heap of cheap 75 mm White plastic fishing lures not a popular colour with most fisho's. We decided to change the colouring so we got a range of waterproof markers and changed their presentation . Using a dark blue marker down each side of the spine turned it into a pillie which int...	Wombat 280	2	2578	07:40 PM Sep 10, 2015 by Delta18
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	A few ideas for pool noodles (Preview) hi all, I got sick to death of belting my head on the windows, so the pool noodles, also use them on the rafters and outside on the awning tie down. These stop the grandies from hurting themselves.	Phil C	12	4215	04:12 PM Sep 4, 2015 by keiththerat
	Researching bespoke van fitout. (Preview) This post is more about caravan building than GNing. I am kinda thinking aloud rather than making a specific point and would welcome anyone's two bob's worth. I am presently fitting out an old van to live/travel in. I envisage a 50k/day longstay freecamp lifestyle. I am solo and have a Cruiser / 24 fo...	Muzzlehatch	3	1842	05:28 PM Sep 3, 2015 by Muzzlehatch
	Wikicamps vs camps (Preview) Hi all A lot has been said about both of these fine products. I will give you my point of view. We have camps 7 (the book) and wikicamps on my iPhone and ipad. As far as I am concerned and despite some minor glitches wikicamps comes out on top every time, I have not opened camps 7 since I bought it. We recently w...	Phil C	19	7874	07:23 AM Aug 18, 2015 by dishlicker
	Camping, Caravan Books. (Preview) Hello to the group. I was unsure where to post this and if in the wrong area I apologise. I have Googled Australian camping and caravan books and there is a plethora of them. Could somebody please help me out what are a must read and others nice to have? Essential books to take on your travels and planni...	Bassman	10	2332	08:36 PM Aug 1, 2015 by Wombat 280
	CPs at Port Augusta, SA (Preview) Port Augusta is the main portal for people travelling by road from one side of Aust to the other (east/west). The one CP at Port Augusta charges $45 a night - and not much to show for all that money. The Shire wont allow free camping so that CP has a captive market. But about 40 km on the eastern side of PA, th...	Bruce and Bev	12	3559	06:35 PM Jul 27, 2015 by 03_Troopy
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	Great deal from another forum (Preview) I will be "cheeky" and post this info here We just purchased a great deal from another caravan forum which was for the next 10 editions of their mag with DVD plus a free camping book. It sort of sounded and read that the free camping book would be on a par with Camps Aust wide.It include colour p...	JayDee	5	2808	08:00 PM Jul 19, 2015 by Phil C
	Cleaning the Van (Preview) Just cleaned the van. I used a long ladder to climb up on top of the van and then placed a couple of 1m X 1 m pieces of plywood on roof for me to stand on. Spread the weight evenly and no issues re weight. Used a bucket and mop detergent and did a good job. I sure would like to be able to get that wet look all over the...	JayDee	7	3021	10:54 PM Jul 17, 2015 by hako
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	Large Gas Bottle BBQ. (Preview) Saw this at a BBQ I was at a couple of weeks ago. Thought it was a great idea for some. It can be wheeled to wherever you want it. Cheers, Sheba.	Sheba	8	2369	05:52 PM May 28, 2015 by Sheba
	Old Scrubbers. (Preview) Save all your old toothbrushes, green and yellow pot scourers, etc. Can be used for scrubbing footwear and anything else that doesn't need clean water, plus nooks and crannies around the wheels. Use you old dishwash water and have a good old scrub. I've just done my (foot) thongs. Came up well.	Happywanderer	1	2179	12:31 PM May 17, 2015 by ken thomas
	Water hose (Preview) Stop the water spluttering and spurting by priming the hose before you connect it to the van	graeme c	4	2980	10:12 PM May 13, 2015 by Moby58
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