Hints, Tips and Great ideas

JayDee · JayDee

Just bought a 2.4m inflatable with a 60lb electric motor. Now I will need to be able to make the boat mobile to travel to the water. soooooo What I have done is... With a my old small hand trolley, I cut the handles off above the brace down near the wheels. Then attached a piece of patio timber to the transom....

Santa · Santa

The rotary flush knob on our C4 was not delivering a full dose of water, took it apart yesterday, seems the plastic bellows (see pic below) had collapsed over time and was not expanding to its full size, took it out and placed it in a jug of very hot water, this softened it, blew into the hose to expand it, th...

Aus-Kiwi · Aus-Kiwi

Self explanatory.. leave it right here .

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.

Rachmainov · Rachmainov

Review of personal coolers.My first trip in the caravan was in warm weather with 44 degrees in the van and 42 outside. I sought a little relief and headed to the nearest hardware store and got the Companion USB mini evaporative cooler. This wasnt much better than LeSquirt (laundry sprayer) and cost ov...

Leo · Leo

Which brand/source? Anything better? For a 100 Series Landcruiser GXL

Radar · Radar

Our water pump was seriously noisy, followed the forum pages looking for answers, extra rubber under the pump, soft hoses. No real luck. Had a small block of good quality sponge rubber in my hand when Cheese and Kisses was using the pump, guess what. The pump noise was some what quieter after placing th...

ColinEast · ColinEast

Just as we were about to leave on our big (half) lap I thought I'd store some jumpers and other warm clothes. I bought a few vacuum bags, got back to the van and realised I didn't have a vacuum cleaner! Doh!! This video shows how I fixed my problem: https://youtu.be/vwFc6qn_xoQ

MathewGeorge · MathewGeorge

I recently purchased a DP Chip for my 2015 Isuzu DMax and had it installed by a local mechanic. Its only been a week but I have noticed a substantial change in the vehicles performance. Its delivering as promised. The acceleration is quicker and smoother and the "grunt" is outstanding. No more droppin...

cjt55 · cjt55

Hi everyone. Searching the internet for suppliers of awning extensions with poles but can only seem to find suppliers from USA. Not looking at extensions for end of awning but only for the main part of the awning extending from the side of the caravan. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

ColinEast · ColinEast

We were shown an easy way to fold a toilet tent and tested it out on a couple of types of tents. We were impressed enough to make a video of it: https://youtu.be/CvNA0EYfeBc

Aus-Kiwi · Aus-Kiwi

https://m.drive.com.au/motor-news/toyota-hilux-fails-swedish-moose-test-20161026-gsbqnl.html

Kiwimagic · Kiwimagic

Hi All I recently purchased a Safety Dave TPMS system for the tug and the van. All worked well until one of the batteries in the caravan wheel monitor died. Easy to change . BUT while I was removing the unit from the wheel I noticed a happy face on the rim around the valve area. On closer inspection I found th...

PB · PB

Hi I'm new to the grey nomads site. I also haven't travelled This area before and was wondering if anybody could give some advice on free or cheap camping areas on this journey. Thanks in advance Pete

Kendo · Kendo

To drain my water tanks I've had to lay on the road and roll under the van to open the taps. My solution, $24 of bits from the Big Green Shed and I can do it from a standing position

lffoar · lffoar

Hi all, newbie but an oldie here. Just bought an Avan Leah and the lights are as shown in the pic. They have had a tough life and corrosion means I'm going to replace them. Does anybody know where I can get a LED set, (I'm in Adelaide), which will interchange/fit in the alcove the originals are in? I've talk...

pate277 · pate277

hi fellow nomads, i'm wondering if anyone has found a versatile , functional app i can use to keep tabs on expenditure, for all things, camping sites, fuel, gas, food, etc etc appreciate any tips, thank you

JayDee · JayDee

We have 2 x 1.5 M x 10 cm pole carriers under the van. I have just included a further large 1.5 cm x 15 cm unit to meet our requirements. We now store all of our awning and Annex arms together with many many poles. There is always something to do around the van. Jay&Dee

Aus-Kiwi · Aus-Kiwi

This is a NEW fridge and the feed back I got from trying to fix is not very desirable . So I had a go / look at how it works or doesnt !! the hinges had been reversed before I bought as I wanted doors hinged on right . Opening on left ., Since fitting fridge on right corners the doors would open !! Ahh ! Some though...

JayDee · JayDee

Just had our van serviced and the guy said not to apply the hand break, when your van is stored on flat ground and with chocks and the stays down. Claimed not good for the break drums over a period of time. The van will go nowhere. I guess it sort of makes sense. Jay&Dee

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	Ibought a BOAT. (Preview) Just bought a 2.4m inflatable with a 60lb electric motor. Now I will need to be able to make the boat mobile to travel to the water. soooooo What I have done is... With a my old small hand trolley, I cut the handles off above the brace down near the wheels. Then attached a piece of patio timber to the transom....	JayDee	9	3028	02:43 PM May 25, 2018 by JayDee
	Thetford C4 toilet flush mechanism tip. (Preview) The rotary flush knob on our C4 was not delivering a full dose of water, took it apart yesterday, seems the plastic bellows (see pic below) had collapsed over time and was not expanding to its full size, took it out and placed it in a jug of very hot water, this softened it, blew into the hose to expand it, th...	Santa	4	3080	10:16 AM May 18, 2018 by Santa
	Sheesh . He went to a lot of trouble . (Preview) Self explanatory.. leave it right here .	Aus-Kiwi	5	3551	08:54 AM May 6, 2018 by Dickodownunder
	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	4084	08:24 AM Apr 24, 2018 by Aus-Kiwi
	Peronal coolers - review (Preview) Review of personal coolers.My first trip in the caravan was in warm weather with 44 degrees in the van and 42 outside. I sought a little relief and headed to the nearest hardware store and got the Companion USB mini evaporative cooler. This wasnt much better than LeSquirt (laundry sprayer) and cost ov...	Rachmainov	4	2997	08:58 PM Apr 13, 2018 by Ozlad
	Neoprene car seat covers (Preview) Which brand/source? Anything better? For a 100 Series Landcruiser GXL	Leo	9	3624	11:42 AM Apr 13, 2018 by Leo
	Water pump noise (Preview) Our water pump was seriously noisy, followed the forum pages looking for answers, extra rubber under the pump, soft hoses. No real luck. Had a small block of good quality sponge rubber in my hand when Cheese and Kisses was using the pump, guess what. The pump noise was some what quieter after placing th...	Radar	7	2815	10:53 AM Apr 3, 2018 by Santa
	Vacuum Bag (Preview) Just as we were about to leave on our big (half) lap I thought I'd store some jumpers and other warm clothes. I bought a few vacuum bags, got back to the van and realised I didn't have a vacuum cleaner! Doh!! This video shows how I fixed my problem: https://youtu.be/vwFc6qn_xoQ	ColinEast	6	2442	10:03 AM Mar 28, 2018 by Snala
	Review On DPCHIP Chip Installation. Recommend to Install on all Your 4WD. (Preview) I recently purchased a DP Chip for my 2015 Isuzu DMax and had it installed by a local mechanic. Its only been a week but I have noticed a substantial change in the vehicles performance. Its delivering as promised. The acceleration is quicker and smoother and the "grunt" is outstanding. No more droppin...	MathewGeorge	5	5279	07:54 PM Mar 14, 2018 by hako
	Awning extension with poles etc (Preview) Hi everyone. Searching the internet for suppliers of awning extensions with poles but can only seem to find suppliers from USA. Not looking at extensions for end of awning but only for the main part of the awning extending from the side of the caravan. Any help would be greatly appreciated.	cjt55	18	6256	04:58 PM Mar 11, 2018 by Kantiki
	Nifty way to fold a toilet / shower tent (Preview) We were shown an easy way to fold a toilet tent and tested it out on a couple of types of tents. We were impressed enough to make a video of it: https://youtu.be/CvNA0EYfeBc	ColinEast	11	2654	11:21 AM Mar 9, 2018 by ColinEast
	Not quite purfffect . Dreaded Moose test.. (Preview) https://m.drive.com.au/motor-news/toyota-hilux-fails-swedish-moose-test-20161026-gsbqnl.html	Aus-Kiwi	4	2486	01:38 PM Feb 25, 2018 by Mike Harding
	TPMS (Preview) Hi All I recently purchased a Safety Dave TPMS system for the tug and the van. All worked well until one of the batteries in the caravan wheel monitor died. Easy to change . BUT while I was removing the unit from the wheel I noticed a happy face on the rim around the valve area. On closer inspection I found th...	Kiwimagic	18	4287	02:53 PM Feb 24, 2018 by rockylizard
	Free camp sites between Merimbula NSW to Lake Entrance Vic (Preview) Hi I'm new to the grey nomads site. I also haven't travelled This area before and was wondering if anybody could give some advice on free or cheap camping areas on this journey. Thanks in advance Pete	PB	5	2653	10:52 AM Feb 22, 2018 by PB
	Sick of having to crawl under the van to drain the tanks (Preview) To drain my water tanks I've had to lay on the road and roll under the van to open the taps. My solution, $24 of bits from the Big Green Shed and I can do it from a standing position	Kendo	5	3445	03:44 PM Feb 19, 2018 by Colin Penrose
	Replacement lights for Avan (Preview) Hi all, newbie but an oldie here. Just bought an Avan Leah and the lights are as shown in the pic. They have had a tough life and corrosion means I'm going to replace them. Does anybody know where I can get a LED set, (I'm in Adelaide), which will interchange/fit in the alcove the originals are in? I've talk...	lffoar	2	2004	02:52 PM Feb 13, 2018 by Possum3
	expenditure tracking app (Preview) hi fellow nomads, i'm wondering if anyone has found a versatile , functional app i can use to keep tabs on expenditure, for all things, camping sites, fuel, gas, food, etc etc appreciate any tips, thank you	pate277	10	2928	08:47 AM Feb 11, 2018 by PeteM
	Pole Carriers (Preview) We have 2 x 1.5 M x 10 cm pole carriers under the van. I have just included a further large 1.5 cm x 15 cm unit to meet our requirements. We now store all of our awning and Annex arms together with many many poles. There is always something to do around the van. Jay&Dee	JayDee	8	3441	08:15 PM Feb 10, 2018 by Dickodownunder
	Vitro 12v 230L fridge / freezer door latch fix (Preview) This is a NEW fridge and the feed back I got from trying to fix is not very desirable . So I had a go / look at how it works or doesnt !! the hinges had been reversed before I bought as I wanted doors hinged on right . Opening on left ., Since fitting fridge on right corners the doors would open !! Ahh ! Some though...	Aus-Kiwi	4	2026	02:48 PM Feb 9, 2018 by madaboutled
	hand break on van (Preview) Just had our van serviced and the guy said not to apply the hand break, when your van is stored on flat ground and with chocks and the stays down. Claimed not good for the break drums over a period of time. The van will go nowhere. I guess it sort of makes sense. Jay&Dee	JayDee	5	3709	01:10 PM Jan 31, 2018 by denmonkey
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