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Mains water hose connection problem
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Help please!! Have developed a problem when connecting mains water hose to caravan. After connection, the water is leaking out of the hose attachment connected to the water intake on the side of caravan. Have tried to seal it with plumbing tape, but no joy. Have tried different click on connections,...
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Christos
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Here’s a good idea to remove batteries
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Aus-Kiwi
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No Bake Van Life Cookies only 3 ingredients
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Hey there everyone,I recently found a super cheap and easy recipe for cookies that don't require baking which is perfect for on the road living. This was the first time I had made them so wasn't sure what they tasted like until now! I added the recipe to my vlog so you can check that out also if that's your t...
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Tamsun
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Storing bananas
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Tightly wrap the stem end of the banana in clingfilm and store in the fridge. The skin will go black but the inner banana remains firm.
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Mike Harding
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Dab of vicks keep the flies away
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Probably already known but thought i would mention it again ... time of year for flys .. when up north was told about vicks to keep the flys away ..... well i can tell you all.... dab on the nose or ears bye bye flys !!!
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goldenyears
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Ezygonow a porta potty alternative
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If you're a budget traveller, who is struggling to find room for a porta potty, but don't want to dig a hole. Here is an alternative for those times you find yourself camping where there is no loo (or the long drop is disgusting). Try the 'ezygonow' poo powder system. I have a pop up toilet tent, a fold flat...
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Wannabe nomad
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Bush thermometer
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https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/cricket-thermometer/
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dorian
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Streamlining your Internet experience -- browser tips, extensions, scripts
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I'm proposing a unified thread for collating all the tips and tricks that people use to manage their Internet connection. I'm particularly interested in those ideas which deal with annoyances or which make better use of expensive mobile bandwidth. I use uBlock Origin for blocking ads: [url]http...
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dorian
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Need more bench space in your van?
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You can never have enough bench space. We have a 21 foot van and are very happy with it, but even in a big van more bench space would be nice. I saw a product for sale to give you more space by utilising the sink area. This product looked good but for what it was,I thought it was a bit costly. My wife liked the i...
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Jim Featherby
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Roof rack, rail platform ideas, fuel, spare wheel, sand tracks
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I had a roof platform which I totally rebuilt to fit the car which was great for standing on the roof to take photos. Beyond that it is probably the most pointless accessory for a car. The issue is payload. I chucked out the roof platform & have a net payload gain of 16kg. Roof platform out, 2 additiona...
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Whenarewethere
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Removing Staples from Aluminium Cladding
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I am removing the siding from my caravan to do some repairs. Around the edges of the cladding, the manufacturer has used staples in addition to glue/silicone to affix the panels. What is the best way to remove these staples so as to cause minimal damage to the aluminium? Cheers, Ric
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bushsong
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DASHBOARD VINYL RUB
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A tip-- Extra Virgin Olive Oil rub on with tissue or rag.looks a treat.It rejuvs old,tired,dirty car interior surfaces.Only do it during cold or winter & no frying.Doors,Window sides,gears,dash all you can see
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BENNYrat
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Light bulbs
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I have a 2002 Avan cruise liner and over the bed there are two round 50mm dia lights. My problem is that there were no bulbs in them and I cannot find out what I should buy. I want led bulbs but am not having any luck at the stores l have visited. If you have the sams van l would love to hear from you.
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Clums
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Gas regulator/tap cover
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Just a double layer of shade cloth, with a bit of ladder type plastic as a tie
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Craig1
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Reducing weight ideas
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As we all know weight in the van (what we carry) is critical. So, I'm just wondering what people are doing to help reduce weight in the van. Any suggestions welcome. Here is a couple of things I've done recently. Tossed out my old steel framed folding chairs and replaced them with two aluminium directo...
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oldbloke
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JAYCO Conquest 2018 25.3 Table Shaft fix
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Hello all, I have had this problem of the table shaft being loose and wobbly at the base, it has a tapered chrome steel shaft that fits into a alloy socket and it just wouldn't stay solid, so on with the thinking cap (2 years later) and I have fixed the problem. I got a length of 8mm all-thread, nuts and washe...
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Steel Dog
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Luxury tow tugs
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I have a Heavy Combination (semi trailer) licence and have driven a large variety of commercial vehicles over the years. For my personal use I was a Toyota man for 35+ years. Towed box trailers, trail bike trailers, camper trailers and caravans. Swapped in heavier springs, BIG shock absorbers, d...
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bruceg
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Jayco poptop ceiling water marks
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Hi everyone my jayco poptop has developed roof leaks and has subsequently left water marks on the ceiling inside. Does anyone know of a way to get rid of these internal water marks? The ceiling is Formica type materia. I have heard that water leaks on poptops can be a problem.
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Snubby
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Caravan clothes dryer
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This week my wife said to me "it would be great to have the ability to hang smoky damp clothes in the shower cubical to air instead of hanging around the caravan". Not a big request, I had not noticed it before but this tour around the lower 3rd of Queensland has been a mix of rain and cold weather. Into a smal...
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Radar
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Freezing water pipes on a caravan
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Hi All, Can someone offer advice on how to stop water pipes from freezing up on a caravan? New to the forum and just working my way around, so sorry if this has been addressed before. regards Don
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Donnie
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