Hints, Tips and Great ideas

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...

The Diggings · The Diggings

Bent up a piece of 19 ml alloy pipe to hold the mattress in place and stops the Dooner from sliding down, fitted this under the bed base with 4 conduit saddles, problem solved.

Craig1 · Craig1

We used a dishwasher tablet , just damp, use like a pencil rubber, cold oven, keep working around, wipe off grunge,Voila. ( finish brand with red centre ball) . No smell either. Gloves of course.

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...

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...

jeepnudger · jeepnudger

Saw Hill End Festival advertised looks like enjoyable weekend ? Would you consider going? rate out of 10 (good) I Like Hill End is a nice little village a reminder of how our ancestors lived.

jeepnudger · jeepnudger

Aiming to get into free camping , and wondering if one Solarh panel 120w is sufficient to keep installled battery in van topped up. only need for lighting and tv ( if any reception) . If i added another panel or 2 , would you then connect to 2nd battery ( that i would need to purchase) and then what battery t...

jeepnudger · jeepnudger

Planning on touring Tasmania late December and January. What would you suggest about needing to book power van sites ? owing to summer holiday period or can you just roll up and get a site.

Twahoo · Twahoo

Some might have seen this inquiry on that other app, but repeated here for more helpful info as I am new to forums and seeking some friendly advice. Working through buying a used van and wondering what's best for the inside dining area. So many vans seem to have cafe style table and seating but this seems...

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...

Pilbara cruise · Pilbara cruise

we have just purchased a van thats sat idle for the past 18months, what solution or chemicals is good to give the 3 water tanks a good clean. appreciate any feed back..

wongi · wongi

Hi has anyone ever remodeled the tail light assembly on one of these? -- Edited by wongi on Monday 25th of February 2019 04:44:11 PM

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

dorian · dorian

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

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.

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...

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....

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	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	2265	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	1976	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	2022	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	2455	12:26 AM May 11, 2019 by buffy61
	Dooner holder (Preview) Bent up a piece of 19 ml alloy pipe to hold the mattress in place and stops the Dooner from sliding down, fitted this under the bed base with 4 conduit saddles, problem solved.	The Diggings	4	2607	06:47 PM Apr 16, 2019 by rayaroundoz
	Clean Oven (Preview) We used a dishwasher tablet , just damp, use like a pencil rubber, cold oven, keep working around, wipe off grunge,Voila. ( finish brand with red centre ball) . No smell either. Gloves of course.	Craig1	1	2388	10:15 AM Apr 12, 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	5444	01:37 PM Mar 29, 2019 by denmonkey
	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	5019	08:29 AM Mar 27, 2019 by Santa
	Been to Hill End Festival in April (Preview) Saw Hill End Festival advertised looks like enjoyable weekend ? Would you consider going? rate out of 10 (good) I Like Hill End is a nice little village a reminder of how our ancestors lived.	jeepnudger	0	1559	06:28 AM Mar 25, 2019 by jeepnudger
	Solar panel on van . (Preview) Aiming to get into free camping , and wondering if one Solarh panel 120w is sufficient to keep installled battery in van topped up. only need for lighting and tv ( if any reception) . If i added another panel or 2 , would you then connect to 2nd battery ( that i would need to purchase) and then what battery t...	jeepnudger	1	2732	08:21 AM Mar 23, 2019 by iana
	Caravan parks Tasmania (Preview) Planning on touring Tasmania late December and January. What would you suggest about needing to book power van sites ? owing to summer holiday period or can you just roll up and get a site.	jeepnudger	1	2300	09:00 PM Mar 21, 2019 by Radar
	Interior dining area (Preview) Some might have seen this inquiry on that other app, but repeated here for more helpful info as I am new to forums and seeking some friendly advice. Working through buying a used van and wondering what's best for the inside dining area. So many vans seem to have cafe style table and seating but this seems...	Twahoo	12	3200	06:02 PM Mar 18, 2019 by Twahoo
	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	3013	04:00 PM Mar 3, 2019 by roker
	Water tank cleaning (Preview) we have just purchased a van thats sat idle for the past 18months, what solution or chemicals is good to give the 3 water tanks a good clean. appreciate any feed back..	Pilbara cruise	15	7753	09:05 PM Feb 27, 2019 by Baz421
	2007 Jayco sterling. (Preview) Hi has anyone ever remodeled the tail light assembly on one of these? -- Edited by wongi on Monday 25th of February 2019 04:44:11 PM	wongi	2	1742	04:48 PM Feb 25, 2019 by wongi
	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	2835	08:24 PM Feb 22, 2019 by Cupie
	Reuse cardboard boxes by inverting them (Preview) http://www.drewsdirections.com/2013/02/15/inverting-cardboard-boxes/	dorian	1	2530	06:47 PM Feb 17, 2019 by dave48
	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	3688	01:09 PM Feb 9, 2019 by jmoran92
	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	2217	09:44 PM Feb 5, 2019 by Relax-n
	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	4202	10:08 PM Feb 1, 2019 by Baz421
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