Hints, Tips and Great ideas

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.

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...

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...

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...

Whenarewethere · Whenarewethere

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

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...

jackijacki · jackijacki

Im wondering if anyone can offer advise on where/how to add LED lights to the exterior and or awning on our new Motor home? (new to us) Wanting some bling Thank You

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

ABNER · ABNER

I have an early model 2004 Pajero and intend doing some long drive trips now that we have a camper. I was wondering what to do about cutting down the amount of CD'S that I had to carry and the options that were available to me. The Stereo in the car does not have a a USB inlet and I had decided that I could put a lo...

jjellfern · jjellfern

Has anybody rigged up there van so as they can use local water in their shower etc? Instead of using the water in your tanks you conserve that water, which you know to be good quality for vital purposes like cooking, coffee and cleaning teeth etc. This way the water in our 80 lt tank can last us a number of we...

Mario · Mario

Hi, We are picking up a new Van after Christmas, the one thing I notice is very limited bench top space for food prep, Im thinking that a Lge HPDE board to fit over the entire stove top would be the answer, it would have to be raised either end so as not to put weight on and damage stove top surface, would any on...

Long Weekend · Long Weekend

For those thinking about buying clear view mirrors for their tug, I suggest buying the black ones rather than the dressier chrome. Those that already have a chrome set put a strip of black tape along the top bar on each side. That will stop the sun from reflecting into your eyes like mine does! Murray

tonyob · tonyob

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

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

sarg · sarg

Here is little project I did today. It can be put on the side or the rear. holds plenty of weight too without a support leg. It took a 9kg gas bottle easy. Cheers...Sarg.

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...

Marshall · Marshall

I'm a total newbie and learning the traditional way by trial and (lots of) error. The single-axle caravan comes with three 95-litre potable water tanks and one grey water tank. Each tank can be filled separately. Any one can then be used for in-caravan use. Two tanks are in front of the axle with one beh...

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...

Canuck and Kiwi · Canuck and Kiwi

We are inundated with tiny flying insects when the lights are on. All our windows & door are screened. What is the most effective prevention. thank you, Rosemary

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...

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	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	1994	07:57 PM Sep 15, 2019 by Aus-Kiwi
	'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	2697	09:37 PM Aug 27, 2019 by flyoz
	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	3942	10:36 AM Jul 30, 2019 by Peter_n_Margaret
	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	2206	08:11 PM Jul 28, 2019 by Craig1
	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	2482	09:53 AM Jul 16, 2019 by Whenarewethere
	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	2418	08:43 AM Jul 1, 2019 by MarkAC
	Bling it with LED lights? (Preview) Im wondering if anyone can offer advise on where/how to add LED lights to the exterior and or awning on our new Motor home? (new to us) Wanting some bling Thank You	jackijacki	7	2406	12:06 AM Jun 29, 2019 by Mamil
	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	1993	09:02 PM Jun 27, 2019 by Ge
	Music for long trips (Preview) I have an early model 2004 Pajero and intend doing some long drive trips now that we have a camper. I was wondering what to do about cutting down the amount of CD'S that I had to carry and the options that were available to me. The Stereo in the car does not have a a USB inlet and I had decided that I could put a lo...	ABNER	8	3326	06:36 PM Jun 22, 2019 by biggles2
	Conserving your precious water (Preview) Has anybody rigged up there van so as they can use local water in their shower etc? Instead of using the water in your tanks you conserve that water, which you know to be good quality for vital purposes like cooking, coffee and cleaning teeth etc. This way the water in our 80 lt tank can last us a number of we...	jjellfern	23	8535	05:42 PM Jun 22, 2019 by MarkAC
	Bench Top Cutting Boards (Preview) Hi, We are picking up a new Van after Christmas, the one thing I notice is very limited bench top space for food prep, Im thinking that a Lge HPDE board to fit over the entire stove top would be the answer, it would have to be raised either end so as not to put weight on and damage stove top surface, would any on...	Mario	11	5283	05:36 PM Jun 22, 2019 by MarkAC
	Clearview Mirrors (Preview) For those thinking about buying clear view mirrors for their tug, I suggest buying the black ones rather than the dressier chrome. Those that already have a chrome set put a strip of black tape along the top bar on each side. That will stop the sun from reflecting into your eyes like mine does! Murray	Long Weekend	10	3461	05:32 PM Jun 22, 2019 by MarkAC
	Pajero room in rear under sliding cabinet (Preview) https://www.4wdsupacentre.com.au/products/rear-drawers.html	tonyob	5	2162	09:57 PM Jun 17, 2019 by tonyob
	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	1563	05:16 AM Jun 14, 2019 by JayDee
	Portable table (Preview) Here is little project I did today. It can be put on the side or the rear. holds plenty of weight too without a support leg. It took a 9kg gas bottle easy. Cheers...Sarg.	sarg	2	2681	02:43 PM Jun 11, 2019 by Bigglesinoz
	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	2116	12:48 PM Jun 4, 2019 by oldbloke
	Multiple water tanks - empty? (Preview) I'm a total newbie and learning the traditional way by trial and (lots of) error. The single-axle caravan comes with three 95-litre potable water tanks and one grey water tank. Each tank can be filled separately. Any one can then be used for in-caravan use. Two tanks are in front of the axle with one beh...	Marshall	5	2023	08:28 PM May 30, 2019 by Greg 1
	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	1788	03:24 PM May 24, 2019 by Treecrest
	insect controls (Preview) We are inundated with tiny flying insects when the lights are on. All our windows & door are screened. What is the most effective prevention. thank you, Rosemary	Canuck and Kiwi	4	1924	09:34 PM May 19, 2019 by Canuck and Kiwi
	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	2311	12:26 AM May 11, 2019 by buffy61
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