Hints, Tips and Great ideas

Bassman · Bassman

Hello to the group. I was unsure where to post this and if in the wrong area I apologise. I have Googled Australian camping and caravan books and there is a plethora of them. Could somebody please help me out what are a must read and others nice to have? Essential books to take on your travels and planni...

Bruce and Bev · Bruce and Bev

Port Augusta is the main portal for people travelling by road from one side of Aust to the other (east/west). The one CP at Port Augusta charges $45 a night - and not much to show for all that money. The Shire wont allow free camping so that CP has a captive market. But about 40 km on the eastern side of PA, th...

Dav4Cris · Dav4Cris

My wife needs a hip replacement and also has other issues with her lower back and right leg, so climbing up and down steps is very painful. I saw this idea on a van in Victoria last year and decided to do it for her. We have also acquired a Gopher for her so she can get around at free camps and caravan parks. I bo...

Kendo · Kendo

It's not a new topic but it is an important message for all Article from Caravan and Motorhome on Tour here

JayDee · JayDee

I will be "cheeky" and post this info here We just purchased a great deal from another caravan forum which was for the next 10 editions of their mag with DVD plus a free camping book. It sort of sounded and read that the free camping book would be on a par with Camps Aust wide.It include colour p...

JayDee · JayDee

Just cleaned the van. I used a long ladder to climb up on top of the van and then placed a couple of 1m X 1 m pieces of plywood on roof for me to stand on. Spread the weight evenly and no issues re weight. Used a bucket and mop detergent and did a good job. I sure would like to be able to get that wet look all over the...

cruisaderhilton · cruisaderhilton

gidday fellow caravaners, What do you people use on the vinyl on the front of your vans,i have cleaned mine with car wash & then used amorall ,but it still does not look rite any help would be appreciated thankyou..

Sheba · Sheba

Saw this at a BBQ I was at a couple of weeks ago. Thought it was a great idea for some. It can be wheeled to wherever you want it. Cheers, Sheba.

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

Save all your old toothbrushes, green and yellow pot scourers, etc. Can be used for scrubbing footwear and anything else that doesn't need clean water, plus nooks and crannies around the wheels. Use you old dishwash water and have a good old scrub. I've just done my (foot) thongs. Came up well.

graeme c · graeme c

Stop the water spluttering and spurting by priming the hose before you connect it to the van

Recoup · Recoup

How to cut a rope in an emergency without a knife or a pair of sissors , cheers. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCNwxqP7l44#t=76

Treecrest14 · Treecrest14

Have finished the installation and thought I'd share with whoever was interested. First issue was the heater bolts were not long enough to get thru the floor, so attached it to the optional plate and secured this to the floor. Also ordered a muffler which didn't quite fit the exhaust pipe. Had a sta...

Peter1059 · Peter1059

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hI2O5qC3eh8

JayDee · JayDee

Just purchased a new inverter for our van. Purchased extra wire to hook the inverter up direct from the battery. Had to run the wiring thru cupboards and then under the bed then thru a small hole in the floor of the van then to battery. Our battery is in a separate compartment under the boot. Works a treat....

liz795 · liz795

Hi, Does anybody have any tips on what type of caravan we should buy? We want to go to caravan parks as well as free parking near the river banks.

abigail · abigail

I actually posted thisunder the wrong heading! Does anyone know where I could purchase RV Designer Curtain Glide Tape? It is a soft flexible (washable) sew on tape with plastic rectangular sections every 6". Cheers

Kendo · Kendo

Having been caravaning for a couple of years now, I consider myself not to be a novice. BUT, I can still pull the occasional newby mistake. When I'm feeling not quite so completely embarrassed by what could have been an expensive potentially dangerous mistake I'll give you the whole story. But for now...

Kaid · Kaid

Hi guys. Picked up a Waeco Seat Cooler Tentworld for $50 David doesn't like having the aircon on when we are towing. I hate getting hot. This has a fan and plugs into cigarette lighter socket. Hope it works. As l keep saying to David Happy wife Happy life

GMJM · GMJM

I believe that butter is a healthier choice than margarine but it's just too hard to spread. Occasionally buy the spreadable butter that usually works out to over $6 for 500g, a lot to pay. A few weeks ago friends told us how they make their own spreadable butter. Buy block butter, let it go soft then whip...

Sheba · Sheba

I have just discovered that you can buy Campimg Showers that are run on 4 'D' Batteries. I had only heard of the 12 Volt ones prior to last Saturday, when a friend advised me that these are now available. Jaycar have some on sale for $19.99 each at the moment. Needless to say, I bought one today. Cheers...

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	Camping, Caravan Books. (Preview) Hello to the group. I was unsure where to post this and if in the wrong area I apologise. I have Googled Australian camping and caravan books and there is a plethora of them. Could somebody please help me out what are a must read and others nice to have? Essential books to take on your travels and planni...	Bassman	10	2050	08:36 PM Aug 1, 2015 by Wombat 280
	CPs at Port Augusta, SA (Preview) Port Augusta is the main portal for people travelling by road from one side of Aust to the other (east/west). The one CP at Port Augusta charges $45 a night - and not much to show for all that money. The Shire wont allow free camping so that CP has a captive market. But about 40 km on the eastern side of PA, th...	Bruce and Bev	12	3010	06:35 PM Jul 27, 2015 by 03_Troopy
	Ramps and handrail for the disabled (Preview) My wife needs a hip replacement and also has other issues with her lower back and right leg, so climbing up and down steps is very painful. I saw this idea on a van in Victoria last year and decided to do it for her. We have also acquired a Gopher for her so she can get around at free camps and caravan parks. I bo...	Dav4Cris	9	1515	12:16 PM Jul 23, 2015 by Phil C
	Caravan and Motorhome on Tour article - Tips truckies wish Vanners knew (Preview) It's not a new topic but it is an important message for all Article from Caravan and Motorhome on Tour here	Kendo	9	3929	05:05 PM Jul 22, 2015 by 03_Troopy
	Great deal from another forum (Preview) I will be "cheeky" and post this info here We just purchased a great deal from another caravan forum which was for the next 10 editions of their mag with DVD plus a free camping book. It sort of sounded and read that the free camping book would be on a par with Camps Aust wide.It include colour p...	JayDee	5	2542	08:00 PM Jul 19, 2015 by Phil C
	Cleaning the Van (Preview) Just cleaned the van. I used a long ladder to climb up on top of the van and then placed a couple of 1m X 1 m pieces of plywood on roof for me to stand on. Spread the weight evenly and no issues re weight. Used a bucket and mop detergent and did a good job. I sure would like to be able to get that wet look all over the...	JayDee	7	2680	10:54 PM Jul 17, 2015 by hako
	Caravan care (Preview) gidday fellow caravaners, What do you people use on the vinyl on the front of your vans,i have cleaned mine with car wash & then used amorall ,but it still does not look rite any help would be appreciated thankyou..	cruisaderhilton	3	2511	09:56 AM Jun 19, 2015 by littledick
	Large Gas Bottle BBQ. (Preview) Saw this at a BBQ I was at a couple of weeks ago. Thought it was a great idea for some. It can be wheeled to wherever you want it. Cheers, Sheba.	Sheba	8	2088	05:52 PM May 28, 2015 by Sheba
	Old Scrubbers. (Preview) Save all your old toothbrushes, green and yellow pot scourers, etc. Can be used for scrubbing footwear and anything else that doesn't need clean water, plus nooks and crannies around the wheels. Use you old dishwash water and have a good old scrub. I've just done my (foot) thongs. Came up well.	Happywanderer	1	1857	12:31 PM May 17, 2015 by ken thomas
	Water hose (Preview) Stop the water spluttering and spurting by priming the hose before you connect it to the van	graeme c	4	2688	10:12 PM May 13, 2015 by Moby58
	How to cut a Rope in an Emergency (Preview) How to cut a rope in an emergency without a knife or a pair of sissors , cheers. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCNwxqP7l44#t=76	Recoup	10	2773	11:58 AM May 9, 2015 by Santa
	Installation of Planar Diesel Heater in Coromal Planar Diesel Heater (Preview) Have finished the installation and thought I'd share with whoever was interested. First issue was the heater bolts were not long enough to get thru the floor, so attached it to the optional plate and secured this to the floor. Also ordered a muffler which didn't quite fit the exhaust pipe. Had a sta...	Treecrest14	10	4381	06:18 PM May 3, 2015 by Stl
	At least he is honest and not by himself (Preview) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hI2O5qC3eh8	Peter1059	0	2101	03:34 PM Apr 22, 2015 by Peter1059
	New 360 watt pure sine wave inverter (Preview) Just purchased a new inverter for our van. Purchased extra wire to hook the inverter up direct from the battery. Had to run the wiring thru cupboards and then under the bed then thru a small hole in the floor of the van then to battery. Our battery is in a separate compartment under the boot. Works a treat....	JayDee	8	2571	09:19 PM Apr 20, 2015 by hako
	buying a caravan for the first time (Preview) Hi, Does anybody have any tips on what type of caravan we should buy? We want to go to caravan parks as well as free parking near the river banks.	liz795	14	3106	04:06 PM Mar 31, 2015 by Possum3
	curtain tape (Preview) I actually posted thisunder the wrong heading! Does anyone know where I could purchase RV Designer Curtain Glide Tape? It is a soft flexible (washable) sew on tape with plastic rectangular sections every 6". Cheers	abigail	1	1544	01:19 PM Mar 27, 2015 by Brownie2
	Chock you Wheels!! (Preview) Having been caravaning for a couple of years now, I consider myself not to be a novice. BUT, I can still pull the occasional newby mistake. When I'm feeling not quite so completely embarrassed by what could have been an expensive potentially dangerous mistake I'll give you the whole story. But for now...	Kendo	13	3553	09:42 AM Mar 25, 2015 by Cupie
	Seat Cooler (Preview) Hi guys. Picked up a Waeco Seat Cooler Tentworld for $50 David doesn't like having the aircon on when we are towing. I hate getting hot. This has a fan and plugs into cigarette lighter socket. Hope it works. As l keep saying to David Happy wife Happy life	Kaid	8	3062	05:25 PM Mar 22, 2015 by 03_Troopy
	Spreadable butter (Preview) I believe that butter is a healthier choice than margarine but it's just too hard to spread. Occasionally buy the spreadable butter that usually works out to over $6 for 500g, a lot to pay. A few weeks ago friends told us how they make their own spreadable butter. Buy block butter, let it go soft then whip...	GMJM	11	2209	01:25 PM Mar 20, 2015 by JayDee
	4X'D' Battery operated Camping Showers. (Preview) I have just discovered that you can buy Campimg Showers that are run on 4 'D' Batteries. I had only heard of the 12 Volt ones prior to last Saturday, when a friend advised me that these are now available. Jaycar have some on sale for $19.99 each at the moment. Needless to say, I bought one today. Cheers...	Sheba	9	1821	09:33 PM Mar 19, 2015 by Sheba
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