Hints, Tips and Great ideas

herbie · herbie

We used this method to have hot water on tap at all times while doing the latest Cape run in the xover camper. Fixed a length of PVC water pipe ( we painted it black ) to the top of the roof rack, attached a shower head to have a quick gravity fed shower at the end of the day. By attaching a tap to one end you can ea...

hako · hako

I've recently replaced the kitchen sink mixer tap and this operation required me to make several cuts to 12mm semi rigid plastic hose - the type normally used in later model vans. Google said not to use a hacksaw but use a special hose cutter to ensure cuts were straight and clean. I checked these spe...

Kendo · Kendo

Hi all. My Wife and I have taken the plunge and decided to spend some of the kids inheritance. We have bought a Triton 4x4 Ute and we pick up our new Jayco Camper trailer this week. Many, many years ago I did a lot of caravanning with my parents (and 2 brothers) in a variety of caravans including a 6mth stin...

Sheba · Sheba

A few people seem to be having trouble down-sizing Pics. again lately, so I'm posting the Link to the one I use. It's very simple, and the down-sized Pics. get put straight into their own Folder when done. The best size to use, is 640. It's also Free, and is suitable for Windows 8 as well as the others. h...

herbie · herbie

After being up the Cape for over two weeks ,as we started to travel back down we were freezing.( even in our sleeping bags at night ) so we pulled out our thermal long johns and long sleave singlet and we slept in them and was not cold again. So anyone who has not got heating for one reason or another maybe gi...

Sheba · Sheba

I found the step into the Hi-ace very slippery when getting in with wet shoes, so I've glued some of the Rubber Shelf Lining onto it. Works like magic. First lot has now worn out. Will replace it in the next day or so. Cheers, Sheba.

GaryKelly · GaryKelly

A mate from Florida sent this link when I mentioned I needed a hose for the camper. What a great idea!

GaryKelly · GaryKelly

Here's a video about keeping your gas fridge burner and flue free of rust particles that can prevent lighting or maintaining a flame.

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

Quick, simple, done in minutes, no mess. A 500mm length of hose that will fit into the small hole in the filler neck, insert hose with a hose click on connector fitted, (just push hose on connector) Push hose all the way into filler neck so the connector rests against the base of filler. To fill, simply e...

herbie · herbie

Just used this bush method to check out if our gas conection was leakin,so know for sure it works. Use diluted washing up liquid smeard around all gas conections if you think or if there is a leak you will see bubbles appear.

Bent Axle Bob · Bent Axle Bob

Handy little site I found. Gives straight line, road distance and travelling time between destinations................. DISTANCESCALC.COM

herbie · herbie

Always make sure that your relief valve on gas are always pointing away from van and tow vehicle.As if the pressure for some reason builds up and the relief valve releases the gas it wont make as much mess to van and vehicle.

herbie · herbie

A good cheap way to help keep the cold or heat out of your C/Van or Motorhome is to use bubble wrap on your windows .Use Blu Tack or even Velcro to keep it on. It will cut the temp down or up depending how hot or cold it is. Can buy it in rolls at post office or even those office supply shops or maybe via the net.

jules47 · jules47

As we all know, wind is not good for your awning, the material flaps and can be in danger of tearing. One solution is purchasing purpose made "de-flappers" - not cheap. There is a cheaper way - called "tarp clips" - we paid 2.50 each in a camping shop for the ones we got, but there are...

Thrice · Thrice

Greetings all looking to purchase a fridge and would love to hear others opinions of what they have purchased tips and what to stay away from

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

WOOLWORTHS have 7fin oil heaters 29.95 Great for small vans when plugged into power. Only 14"high & 12"long I got one today

dorian · dorian

[url]http://www.google.com.au/search?q=%28radius+of+earth%29+%...

poodles parents · poodles parents

Any ideas on what to line cupboards with. In the past we have used soft plastic mesh and find it breaks down and goes soft and sticky. We also live in a hot climate.

dorian · dorian

Those people who prefer their news, forum updates, blogs, etc to be delivered in a concise, speedy format might like to consider RSS feeds. Many browsers support RSS feeds, but one could also use dedicated feed reader software. For example, the following might prove useful for FaceBook addicts. Ho...

Evie n Rhys · Evie n Rhys

I used two spots of Velcro above my outside power point and I vcro a power board on the wall above the powerpoint, it allows me to have extra plugs out there for toaster, jug,frypan etc. Works well.

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	PVC Water pipe (Preview) We used this method to have hot water on tap at all times while doing the latest Cape run in the xover camper. Fixed a length of PVC water pipe ( we painted it black ) to the top of the roof rack, attached a shower head to have a quick gravity fed shower at the end of the day. By attaching a tap to one end you can ea...	herbie	14	3188	06:44 PM Apr 1, 2014 by 03_troopy
	Cutting semi rigid hoses (Preview) I've recently replaced the kitchen sink mixer tap and this operation required me to make several cuts to 12mm semi rigid plastic hose - the type normally used in later model vans. Google said not to use a hacksaw but use a special hose cutter to ensure cuts were straight and clean. I checked these spe...	hako	15	2066	04:05 PM Dec 25, 2013 by mr glassies
	A Newby's guide to Caravanning Etiquette ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi all. My Wife and I have taken the plunge and decided to spend some of the kids inheritance. We have bought a Triton 4x4 Ute and we pick up our new Jayco Camper trailer this week. Many, many years ago I did a lot of caravanning with my parents (and 2 brothers) in a variety of caravans including a 6mth stin...	Kendo	31	4751	04:43 PM Aug 22, 2013 by Gerty Dancer
	Pic. Re-sizing. (Preview) A few people seem to be having trouble down-sizing Pics. again lately, so I'm posting the Link to the one I use. It's very simple, and the down-sized Pics. get put straight into their own Folder when done. The best size to use, is 640. It's also Free, and is suitable for Windows 8 as well as the others. h...	Sheba	0	1111	02:19 AM Jul 13, 2013 by Sheba
	Thermal underware (Preview) After being up the Cape for over two weeks ,as we started to travel back down we were freezing.( even in our sleeping bags at night ) so we pulled out our thermal long johns and long sleave singlet and we slept in them and was not cold again. So anyone who has not got heating for one reason or another maybe gi...	herbie	25	2274	01:23 PM Aug 19, 2013 by VKPORTABLE
	Non-slip the Step. (Preview) I found the step into the Hi-ace very slippery when getting in with wet shoes, so I've glued some of the Rubber Shelf Lining onto it. Works like magic. First lot has now worn out. Will replace it in the next day or so. Cheers, Sheba.	Sheba	16	2390	05:00 AM Aug 14, 2013 by the rocket
	Not so Kinky! Hose, that is. (Preview) A mate from Florida sent this link when I mentioned I needed a hose for the camper. What a great idea!	GaryKelly	12	2102	06:58 PM Jul 7, 2013 by Gerty Dancer
	Cleaning rust from flue and burner in gas fridge (Preview) Here's a video about keeping your gas fridge burner and flue free of rust particles that can prevent lighting or maintaining a flame.	GaryKelly	1	1635	02:20 AM Jul 2, 2013 by TAJ
	QUICK FILL FOR WATER TANKS; (Preview) Quick, simple, done in minutes, no mess. A 500mm length of hose that will fit into the small hole in the filler neck, insert hose with a hose click on connector fitted, (just push hose on connector) Push hose all the way into filler neck so the connector rests against the base of filler. To fill, simply e...	justcruisin01	5	3371	06:57 AM Jul 18, 2013 by Keith19837
	Easy Way to Check For Gas Leak (Preview) Just used this bush method to check out if our gas conection was leakin,so know for sure it works. Use diluted washing up liquid smeard around all gas conections if you think or if there is a leak you will see bubbles appear.	herbie	10	2784	11:19 AM Dec 27, 2013 by oldbobsbus
	How far is it to....... (Preview) Handy little site I found. Gives straight line, road distance and travelling time between destinations................. DISTANCESCALC.COM	Bent Axle Bob	18	3015	01:33 AM Jul 24, 2013 by Beth54
	Relief Valve (Preview) Always make sure that your relief valve on gas are always pointing away from van and tow vehicle.As if the pressure for some reason builds up and the relief valve releases the gas it wont make as much mess to van and vehicle.	herbie	5	1688	07:27 PM Dec 12, 2013 by Beth54
	how to insulate your RV . (Preview) A good cheap way to help keep the cold or heat out of your C/Van or Motorhome is to use bubble wrap on your windows .Use Blu Tack or even Velcro to keep it on. It will cut the temp down or up depending how hot or cold it is. Can buy it in rolls at post office or even those office supply shops or maybe via the net.	herbie	16	4520	08:24 AM Apr 24, 2018 by Aus-Kiwi
	Awning de-flapping (Preview) As we all know, wind is not good for your awning, the material flaps and can be in danger of tearing. One solution is purchasing purpose made "de-flappers" - not cheap. There is a cheaper way - called "tarp clips" - we paid 2.50 each in a camping shop for the ones we got, but there are...	jules47	5	2841	07:25 AM Jul 11, 2013 by Crashtac
	Best fridge recommendations please (Preview) Greetings all looking to purchase a fridge and would love to hear others opinions of what they have purchased tips and what to stay away from	Thrice	10	1951	11:30 AM Jun 8, 2013 by johnno02
	heating on power (Preview) WOOLWORTHS have 7fin oil heaters 29.95 Great for small vans when plugged into power. Only 14"high & 12"long I got one today	Happywanderer	22	2413	03:32 PM Jun 19, 2013 by Happywanderer
	Google's calculator (Preview) [url]http://www.google.com.au/search?q=%28radius+of+earth%29+%...	dorian	0	1483	05:38 PM Jun 1, 2013 by dorian
	what to line cupboards with? (Preview) Any ideas on what to line cupboards with. In the past we have used soft plastic mesh and find it breaks down and goes soft and sticky. We also live in a hot climate.	poodles parents	8	2410	11:28 PM Jun 7, 2013 by aussietraveller
	RSS Feeds (Preview) Those people who prefer their news, forum updates, blogs, etc to be delivered in a concise, speedy format might like to consider RSS feeds. Many browsers support RSS feeds, but one could also use dedicated feed reader software. For example, the following might prove useful for FaceBook addicts. Ho...	dorian	13	2385	03:10 PM Jun 1, 2013 by biggles
	Extra power points on outside of van (Preview) I used two spots of Velcro above my outside power point and I vcro a power board on the wall above the powerpoint, it allows me to have extra plugs out there for toaster, jug,frypan etc. Works well.	Evie n Rhys	5	2088	05:52 AM Jul 1, 2013 by Aus-Kiwi
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