Hints, Tips and Great ideas

Treecrest · Treecrest

I had found it best to raise the trailamate in the drawbar clamp when towing the van, as I noticed the hydraulics didn't work too well if the unit was laid sideways while travelling. The other day the wheel dropped down while driving!The inner shaft is held in place by a small bolt which screws up into t...

Colin Penrose · Colin Penrose

Hi all. I like many others don?t like putting holes in caravan roofs so I sikaflexed it on. A few people have spoken about seeing panels flying off. I came up with this solution. I have just done an over 10,000k trip with no movement. I am not saying that the sikaflex would not have held I look at it as insura...

BarryK · BarryK

This post is for hose who camp in a tent. Most stretchers have pointy legs, that can damage the floor of the tent. They apply a lot of force in a small area, especially if you are on the large size. Also, my stretcher, although sturdy without any wobble, the base of the legs do move a bit when I move around on t...

JET · JET

Hi all need a bit of information, I have a van and the hitch is to low its what they call a recessed hitch. I have a 200 series even with the longest drop down tow hitch it is still not level, I are thinking of having a plate welded on top of draw bar, has anyone had this done and do I need to have it inspected.

Cupie · Cupie

Well, after today's episode I reckon that I have to be a bit of a goose. For years SWMBO has been complaining about the terrible squeaks that come from the corner steadies as I wind them up or down. They seem particularly noisy as we prepare for an early blast off, no doubt waking up or annoying our neighb...

ian72 · ian72

I am looking at modern motor homes (used LWB size vans) & would appreciate some experienced advice. I do not want to be restricted from some dirt road travel away from large towns so reliability and ease of servicing/repairs/spares are considerations.

drtooheys · drtooheys

Came up with this. Can handle a few days washing and sheets as well, plus it wont blow over. -- Edited by drtooheys on Saturday 10th of August 2019 03:50:46 PM

Whenarewethere · Whenarewethere

If your car's cracks are full of dust & you have enough compressor power. Get an air duster/gun. I bought an Air Boy blower gun - Waterboy. They are pricey, I'm sure there are plenty of alternatives, but it is well made & I prefer to buy things once! Go over the car with air only first & what's l...

Hetho · Hetho

I have just finished making this cargo barrier for my 200 series L/c. Materials cost $120.00 from the "Big Green Shed" Its not perfect, but It will definitely stop the big lumps from smacking me in the back of the head if the worst happens. The rope is Marine Grade and rated at 900Kg. Regards. Hetho.

Goreckiii · Goreckiii

Anyone grow spuds/veggies or even herbs when on the road? Either at a certain location or even in the back of a ute? Is this possible? Maybe with removable boxes or something.. When i camp i do stay in one spot for a week or 2 I love growing my own food so id love to take my gardening on the road

Muffer · Muffer

If you are travelling around western australia you will absolutely have to share the roads with massive oversize loads and the vehicles transporting them. These loads are up to 9 metres wide and can weigh more than 300 tonnes. Nomads will spend well in excess of $100,000 on a van and vehicle combina...

Whenarewethere · Whenarewethere

I made up a 175amp to 50amp adapter to be as compact as possible & nice & solid. Measured to the mm!

Whenarewethere · Whenarewethere

I needed 4 AWG cable to lower wire resistance over the distance required. 6 AWG wire was not large enough. Also didn't want to use a larger Anderson plug as that created a list of new problems. So I expanded the lug: I drilled a block of wood to the right depth to support the end of the lug & the bottom of t...

hopetobenomad · hopetobenomad

Can anyone advise on how you have a physical address for car rego Medicare etc. We do not have relatives or a property and are in Tasmania looking to travel aus

MarkAC · MarkAC

Looking for advice from people who actually use this method. I've been refilling my tanks by pumping water from very clear creeks for a while now without issue. I use 3 filters I'm now in western country and the clean streams are very few and far between so I'm after recommendations. I was thinking o...

tonyob · tonyob

https://www.4wdsupacentre.com.au/products/rear-drawers.html

Craig1 · Craig1

If you have a split system Herron Air command or similar and have an unexplained draught whistling around, have a look at where the two white insulated pipes enter and exit the van. Ours had a 'mistake hole " of 50mm, plus the one they used drilled through bottom of cupboard wall next to rear of unit. A cle...

Bigglesinoz · Bigglesinoz

Hi, i'm just wondering if some enterprising person can start up a FB page/group called 'CampWatch'. The whole idea is similar to the Neighbourhood Watch idea. Thinking along the lines of Promo stickers, keyring things etc to raise money and awareness of like minded campers/travelers/ nomads or w...

The Blackies · The Blackies

I am considering wallpapering the bedroom in our RV. Would I be smart by using a sealer like Gripper on the veneer before glueing the wallpaper. I was thinking the Gripper sealer would help the glue to stick better. Appreciate all input on this. Thanks The Blackies

Treecrest · Treecrest

I got this idea from another vaner. The solenoids were from Bunnings made for garden water systems.The wiring is not polarity specific, as long as you do each one the same, and just put a 2 way switch in the van or 3 separate switch for 3 tanks.I installed them in the default closed position.The extra lo...

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	Trailamate jockey wheel info (Preview) I had found it best to raise the trailamate in the drawbar clamp when towing the van, as I noticed the hydraulics didn't work too well if the unit was laid sideways while travelling. The other day the wheel dropped down while driving!The inner shaft is held in place by a small bolt which screws up into t...	Treecrest	0	1674	12:44 PM Nov 7, 2019 by Treecrest
	Glued on solar panels (Preview) Hi all. I like many others don?t like putting holes in caravan roofs so I sikaflexed it on. A few people have spoken about seeing panels flying off. I came up with this solution. I have just done an over 10,000k trip with no movement. I am not saying that the sikaflex would not have held I look at it as insura...	Colin Penrose	6	2157	09:27 AM Oct 14, 2019 by Colin Penrose
	Shoes for your stretcher! stretcher legs tent (Preview) This post is for hose who camp in a tent. Most stretchers have pointy legs, that can damage the floor of the tent. They apply a lot of force in a small area, especially if you are on the large size. Also, my stretcher, although sturdy without any wobble, the base of the legs do move a bit when I move around on t...	BarryK	2	2190	07:51 PM Sep 19, 2019 by KJB
	Caravan hitch to low (Preview) Hi all need a bit of information, I have a van and the hitch is to low its what they call a recessed hitch. I have a 200 series even with the longest drop down tow hitch it is still not level, I are thinking of having a plate welded on top of draw bar, has anyone had this done and do I need to have it inspected.	JET	5	2227	06:42 PM Oct 21, 2019 by Vaughan
	Noisy Corner steadies - a fix (Preview) Well, after today's episode I reckon that I have to be a bit of a goose. For years SWMBO has been complaining about the terrible squeaks that come from the corner steadies as I wind them up or down. They seem particularly noisy as we prepare for an early blast off, no doubt waking up or annoying our neighb...	Cupie	9	2330	05:42 PM Nov 25, 2019 by Cupie
	Which base for a motorhome. (Preview) I am looking at modern motor homes (used LWB size vans) & would appreciate some experienced advice. I do not want to be restricted from some dirt road travel away from large towns so reliability and ease of servicing/repairs/spares are considerations.	ian72	4	1833	07:57 PM Sep 15, 2019 by Aus-Kiwi
	New take on a portable clothesline (Preview) Came up with this. Can handle a few days washing and sheets as well, plus it wont blow over. -- Edited by drtooheys on Saturday 10th of August 2019 03:50:46 PM	drtooheys	5	2967	06:23 AM Dec 24, 2019 by Eaglemax
	Saving water cleaning dust out of vehicle cracks! (Preview) If your car's cracks are full of dust & you have enough compressor power. Get an air duster/gun. I bought an Air Boy blower gun - Waterboy. They are pricey, I'm sure there are plenty of alternatives, but it is well made & I prefer to buy things once! Go over the car with air only first & what's l...	Whenarewethere	1	2047	08:11 PM Jul 28, 2019 by Craig1
	Cargo Barrier (Preview) I have just finished making this cargo barrier for my 200 series L/c. Materials cost $120.00 from the "Big Green Shed" Its not perfect, but It will definitely stop the big lumps from smacking me in the back of the head if the worst happens. The rope is Marine Grade and rated at 900Kg. Regards. Hetho.	Hetho	13	1901	08:53 PM Oct 10, 2019 by aussie_paul
	Travelling and gardening (Preview) Anyone grow spuds/veggies or even herbs when on the road? Either at a certain location or even in the back of a ute? Is this possible? Maybe with removable boxes or something.. When i camp i do stay in one spot for a week or 2 I love growing my own food so id love to take my gardening on the road	Goreckiii	9	1898	04:47 PM May 5, 2020 by ERI LI
	Driving with giants (Preview) If you are travelling around western australia you will absolutely have to share the roads with massive oversize loads and the vehicles transporting them. These loads are up to 9 metres wide and can weigh more than 300 tonnes. Nomads will spend well in excess of $100,000 on a van and vehicle combina...	Muffer	11	2565	08:54 PM Dec 12, 2019 by Kev Timms
	Compact Anderson 175amp to 50amp adapter (Preview) I made up a 175amp to 50amp adapter to be as compact as possible & nice & solid. Measured to the mm!	Whenarewethere	9	2063	09:53 AM Jul 16, 2019 by Whenarewethere
	50amp Anderson plug expand for 4 AWG cable (Preview) I needed 4 AWG cable to lower wire resistance over the distance required. 6 AWG wire was not large enough. Also didn't want to use a larger Anderson plug as that created a list of new problems. So I expanded the lug: I drilled a block of wood to the right depth to support the end of the lug & the bottom of t...	Whenarewethere	5	3191	10:36 AM Jul 30, 2019 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Address (Preview) Can anyone advise on how you have a physical address for car rego Medicare etc. We do not have relatives or a property and are in Tasmania looking to travel aus	hopetobenomad	2	1796	09:02 PM Jun 27, 2019 by Ge
	Using creek/dam water to fill tanks (Preview) Looking for advice from people who actually use this method. I've been refilling my tanks by pumping water from very clear creeks for a while now without issue. I use 3 filters I'm now in western country and the clean streams are very few and far between so I'm after recommendations. I was thinking o...	MarkAC	14	2238	08:43 AM Jul 1, 2019 by MarkAC
	Pajero room in rear under sliding cabinet (Preview) https://www.4wdsupacentre.com.au/products/rear-drawers.html	tonyob	5	1951	09:57 PM Jun 17, 2019 by tonyob
	Draught in caravan (Preview) If you have a split system Herron Air command or similar and have an unexplained draught whistling around, have a look at where the two white insulated pipes enter and exit the van. Ours had a 'mistake hole " of 50mm, plus the one they used drilled through bottom of cupboard wall next to rear of unit. A cle...	Craig1	1	2029	12:48 PM Jun 4, 2019 by oldbloke
	'CampWatch', Looking after your Mates (Preview) Hi, i'm just wondering if some enterprising person can start up a FB page/group called 'CampWatch'. The whole idea is similar to the Neighbourhood Watch idea. Thinking along the lines of Promo stickers, keyring things etc to raise money and awareness of like minded campers/travelers/ nomads or w...	Bigglesinoz	17	2567	09:37 PM Aug 27, 2019 by flyoz
	Wallpaper Preparation (Preview) I am considering wallpapering the bedroom in our RV. Would I be smart by using a sealer like Gripper on the veneer before glueing the wallpaper. I was thinking the Gripper sealer would help the glue to stick better. Appreciate all input on this. Thanks The Blackies	The Blackies	1	1444	05:16 AM Jun 14, 2019 by JayDee
	Powered Tank Selector (Preview) I got this idea from another vaner. The solenoids were from Bunnings made for garden water systems.The wiring is not polarity specific, as long as you do each one the same, and just put a 2 way switch in the van or 3 separate switch for 3 tanks.I installed them in the default closed position.The extra lo...	Treecrest	7	1663	03:24 PM May 24, 2019 by Treecrest
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