Hints, Tips and Great ideas

roker · roker

hi noticed driving around the suburbs a lot of caravans parked up at home for a few weeks still on the flat. I would suggest jacking up,on blocks off the ground .This would save heartache Tyres having flat spot plus flat spot possible on wheel bearings.Bit of advice ex mech best wishes roker. THE MOST IM...

dorian · dorian

http://www.drewsdirections.com/2013/02/15/inverting-cardboard-boxes/

Agro67 · Agro67

As anyone who owns a pop top with a shower knows, the shower head is very low. Ok if you are 4'5" :) I have recent purchased a new 16.67-5 Jayco Journey Outback and my first project was to rectify this by extending the shower head from the hose with a length of PVC pipe and a couple of screw fittings - all from B...

Wanda · Wanda

Hi I am just so sick of the toilet roll unravelling when the van is on the move. Nothing seems to work, and an elastic band is just a pain. So... I have come up with the answer and I'm looking for a couple of volunteers, who are about to hit (or are on) the road and are willing to roadtest and give me some feed...

Jones · Jones

Hi Looking for ideas and advice on what to use as shelf/storage in the caravan shower. When we travelling I have our toiletries in a basket inside the bathroom cupboard, but when we camp for a few days would be nice to have all the toiletries away from the shower floor. TIA

mjb3824 · mjb3824

I've previously had a camper trailer and have just bought my first caravan-an offroad one-and will be travelling through the outback regularly. Can anyone help as to what is the best way to stop stones hitting the van and/or my 4WD. Thanks

roker · roker

hi buy two small spray bottles from Bunnings fill one with water, one with about 10 /percent washing up liquid the rest water . spray dishes with mixture bottle ,rinse with water ,dry with paper towels cheers roker.

Tranny Crew · Tranny Crew

There is a web site, Camplify, where you can hire out your rig when you are not using it. Many of us have our beloved set up sitting idle for months on end, costing rego and insurance and depreciation. Though you might baulk at others using your stuff, it is covered by insurance while hirers are using it...

Dickodownunder · Dickodownunder

Have arrived home and found items with batteries, ie; clocks, remotes, pleasure aids etc not working and upon checking the batteries in the devices I noticed a couple of them had started to leak and cause corrosion. I will be removing the batteries in these devices before we travel again Apology if...

Whenarewethere · Whenarewethere

I have very limited space in the car for batteries, two of the three 26ah batteries shoehorned under the seat, so I did some tests on the 28L Waeco going in the car so it would use the least amount of power possible. 28L is the largest fridge I could fit without taking over. I heated a bedroom in the house for...

Hurls · Hurls

Hi All, Thought I'd share this with you. On a recent trip we had no gas in the van, therefore no fridge, no hot water, no stove, unhappy SWMBO. Tried the following: 1. Swap bottles 2. Checked operation of change over valve. Still no success. Determined regulator was blocked ( 10 years of faithful servi...

JayDee · JayDee

With our Insurance Co. QBE. we save heaps of dollars as they have a deal where by you can select how many months your van will be at home base and the premium is reduced to accommodate the fact they it is out of harms way. Well worth checking with your Insurance Co. Jay&Dee

grahos · grahos

electric water pump not priming in my Jayco westport 2002 model,it just spits a bit out but cannot get a flow of water over the sink and in the combo.Any suggestions??????

Colin Penrose · Colin Penrose

Hi all. Just replaced the noisy old water pump with the Shurflo. Got it and the pre filter for $113 from Caravans Plus. Can hardly hear it at all. The boss is well pleased so I am too. Should have done it years ago. Cheers. Col

Treecrest · Treecrest

Just installed a Redwater device - it diverts the cold water in your hot water pipes till the hot water gets to the device then fully opens the valve to deliver the hot water to your tap or shower - it depends where you locate the device in the plumbing! It is expensive, but saves you having to collect the co...

Aus-Kiwi · Aus-Kiwi

Replaced catches in motorhome. Hope this helps others . Here I used 3/8 drive 3/4 socket to hit out on push in surround . After takeing two screws out to remove catch . The pushed new surround in door or drawer . Screws button on catch . Assemble . Done . Good for another ten or so years ..

Colin Penrose · Colin Penrose

Hi all. I have Been asking questions about keeping fridge cool in the tropics and many have mentioned shades. My solution. I traded my Holden Ute for a Hilux and removed the rear window retractable sun shade. I then installed it under the fridge top vent. When pulled out it shades the whole fridge wall....

ian72 · ian72

Has anyone tried the alternative brands to HR, that are almost half the price?

Martin_QLD · Martin_QLD

Just wanted to share and get some feedback on what I recently read, and am trialling, about going away from the chemicals for portable toilet's. We have a forward folding camper which has been set up to go off the grid and as part of the making this comfortable (happy wife happy life) we have a small en-su...

ian72 · ian72

Hi, We have been looking for a van to buy & have found that most of the ones that fit our budget possess a "Queen Size" bed that is much narrower than a regular one, so my questions are:- Has anyone "ripped out" the wardrobes and built in a full queen- size bed? Is it a DIY project? What lurks behind that I...

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	long term parking caravans/trailers at home (Preview) hi noticed driving around the suburbs a lot of caravans parked up at home for a few weeks still on the flat. I would suggest jacking up,on blocks off the ground .This would save heartache Tyres having flat spot plus flat spot possible on wheel bearings.Bit of advice ex mech best wishes roker. THE MOST IM...	roker	7	1576	04:00 PM Mar 3, 2019 by roker
	Reuse cardboard boxes by inverting them (Preview) http://www.drewsdirections.com/2013/02/15/inverting-cardboard-boxes/	dorian	1	1194	06:47 PM Feb 17, 2019 by dave48
	Journey Pop Top Shower Head (Preview) As anyone who owns a pop top with a shower knows, the shower head is very low. Ok if you are 4'5" :) I have recent purchased a new 16.67-5 Jayco Journey Outback and my first project was to rectify this by extending the shower head from the hose with a length of PVC pipe and a couple of screw fittings - all from B...	Agro67	2	957	09:44 PM Feb 5, 2019 by Relax-n
	How to Stop the Toilet Roll Unravelling (Preview) Hi I am just so sick of the toilet roll unravelling when the van is on the move. Nothing seems to work, and an elastic band is just a pain. So... I have come up with the answer and I'm looking for a couple of volunteers, who are about to hit (or are on) the road and are willing to roadtest and give me some feed...	Wanda	22	2074	08:29 AM Mar 27, 2019 by Santa
	Shower storage (Preview) Hi Looking for ideas and advice on what to use as shelf/storage in the caravan shower. When we travelling I have our toiletries in a basket inside the bathroom cupboard, but when we camp for a few days would be nice to have all the toiletries away from the shower floor. TIA	Jones	3	1557	08:24 PM Feb 22, 2019 by Cupie
	Stone guards or similar for off-road caravan (Preview) I've previously had a camper trailer and have just bought my first caravan-an offroad one-and will be travelling through the outback regularly. Can anyone help as to what is the best way to stop stones hitting the van and/or my 4WD. Thanks	mjb3824	8	1443	08:04 AM Jan 18, 2019 by mjb3824
	save water washing dishes (Preview) hi buy two small spray bottles from Bunnings fill one with water, one with about 10 /percent washing up liquid the rest water . spray dishes with mixture bottle ,rinse with water ,dry with paper towels cheers roker.	roker	8	2139	01:09 PM Feb 9, 2019 by jmoran92
	Make Some Money from your rig. (Preview) There is a web site, Camplify, where you can hire out your rig when you are not using it. Many of us have our beloved set up sitting idle for months on end, costing rego and insurance and depreciation. Though you might baulk at others using your stuff, it is covered by insurance while hirers are using it...	Tranny Crew	1	1498	12:26 AM May 11, 2019 by buffy61
	Battery Corrosion while away (Preview) Have arrived home and found items with batteries, ie; clocks, remotes, pleasure aids etc not working and upon checking the batteries in the devices I noticed a couple of them had started to leak and cause corrosion. I will be removing the batteries in these devices before we travel again Apology if...	Dickodownunder	4	1277	01:18 AM Nov 17, 2018 by Greg 1
	Extra fridge insulation wattage test (Preview) I have very limited space in the car for batteries, two of the three 26ah batteries shoehorned under the seat, so I did some tests on the 28L Waeco going in the car so it would use the least amount of power possible. 28L is the largest fridge I could fit without taking over. I heated a bedroom in the house for...	Whenarewethere	6	1461	05:14 PM Oct 17, 2019 by Whenarewethere
	Blocked Gas Regulator (Preview) Hi All, Thought I'd share this with you. On a recent trip we had no gas in the van, therefore no fridge, no hot water, no stove, unhappy SWMBO. Tried the following: 1. Swap bottles 2. Checked operation of change over valve. Still no success. Determined regulator was blocked ( 10 years of faithful servi...	Hurls	16	1899	01:37 PM Mar 29, 2019 by denmonkey
	SAve $$$$ on your Van Insurance (Preview) With our Insurance Co. QBE. we save heaps of dollars as they have a deal where by you can select how many months your van will be at home base and the premium is reduced to accommodate the fact they it is out of harms way. Well worth checking with your Insurance Co. Jay&Dee	JayDee	2	1597	06:34 PM Dec 22, 2018 by JayDee
	electric water pump not priming (Preview) electric water pump not priming in my Jayco westport 2002 model,it just spits a bit out but cannot get a flow of water over the sink and in the combo.Any suggestions??????	grahos	8	1581	07:30 PM Sep 30, 2018 by grahos
	Noisy water pump (Preview) Hi all. Just replaced the noisy old water pump with the Shurflo. Got it and the pre filter for $113 from Caravans Plus. Can hardly hear it at all. The boss is well pleased so I am too. Should have done it years ago. Cheers. Col	Colin Penrose	2	1722	09:50 AM Sep 15, 2018 by Colin Penrose
	Water Saving device redwater (Preview) Just installed a Redwater device - it diverts the cold water in your hot water pipes till the hot water gets to the device then fully opens the valve to deliver the hot water to your tap or shower - it depends where you locate the device in the plumbing! It is expensive, but saves you having to collect the co...	Treecrest	22	3039	09:51 PM Sep 10, 2018 by rockylizard
	Replacing old push puttons from cupboard catches . (Preview) Replaced catches in motorhome. Hope this helps others . Here I used 3/8 drive 3/4 socket to hit out on push in surround . After takeing two screws out to remove catch . The pushed new surround in door or drawer . Screws button on catch . Assemble . Done . Good for another ten or so years ..	Aus-Kiwi	5	1838	07:45 PM Jan 18, 2019 by Aus-Kiwi
	Fridge shade (Preview) Hi all. I have Been asking questions about keeping fridge cool in the tropics and many have mentioned shades. My solution. I traded my Holden Ute for a Hilux and removed the rear window retractable sun shade. I then installed it under the fridge top vent. When pulled out it shades the whole fridge wall....	Colin Penrose	12	2772	10:08 PM Feb 1, 2019 by Baz421
	Alternative brands to HR WDH. (Preview) Has anyone tried the alternative brands to HR, that are almost half the price?	ian72	8	2217	10:36 AM Sep 18, 2018 by Kooka
	Alternative to chemicals for portable toilets (Preview) Just wanted to share and get some feedback on what I recently read, and am trialling, about going away from the chemicals for portable toilet's. We have a forward folding camper which has been set up to go off the grid and as part of the making this comfortable (happy wife happy life) we have a small en-su...	Martin_QLD	11	3385	07:58 AM Sep 20, 2018 by Blues Man
	Upgrading a bed from double to Queen Size (Preview) Hi, We have been looking for a van to buy & have found that most of the ones that fit our budget possess a "Queen Size" bed that is much narrower than a regular one, so my questions are:- Has anyone "ripped out" the wardrobes and built in a full queen- size bed? Is it a DIY project? What lurks behind that I...	ian72	6	1759	08:13 PM Sep 26, 2018 by Hylife
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