Hints, Tips and Great ideas

Wannabe nomad · Wannabe nomad

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...

dorian · dorian

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/cricket-thermometer/

Jim Featherby · Jim Featherby

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...

Whenarewethere · Whenarewethere

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...

bushsong · bushsong

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

BENNYrat · BENNYrat

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

Clums · Clums

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.

Craig1 · Craig1

Just a double layer of shade cloth, with a bit of ladder type plastic as a tie

oldbloke · oldbloke

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...

Steel Dog · Steel Dog

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...

bruceg · bruceg

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...

Snubby · Snubby

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.

Radar · Radar

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...

Donnie · Donnie

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

oxleigh · oxleigh

I have made a screen door closer for about $9 for our pop top Roadstar. I fitted a new second hand door with the security door, I wanted to have an automatic closer for the screen door part. Started with a piece of white plastic pipe from Bunnings, 21mm o.d. with one 90 deg bend and one T piece, some shock cor...

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

I'm camped in the forest in north central Victoria and it's been about 10C each day for the past week accompanied by 5mm of rain daily. Although I have covered my main log pile with a tarp I still need smaller wood to get the camp fire going and this, of course, is wet but tonight I had "Brilliant Idea No. 372...

Roachie · Roachie

I got sick of getting in/out of the cab a couple of times when I wanted to hook the van up. I've seen how other couples tend to get into arguments as one tries to guide the other onto the van. Also, having a dodgy shoulder, I did away with the manual wind-up/down leg (I had a Vehicle Components leg), so bought...

Roachie · Roachie

What can I say...I'm retired and between trips away, I get bored. Here's a small project I did recently. After relocating my GME antenna from the bullbar to the top of the canopy (2012 Chev Silverado, with 6" lift), it soon became apparent that despite having a sprung-base, it was fouling and creating...

RobDor · RobDor

Ive read a number of suggestions like scupper vents (theres one no our van), but Ive heard they can make it worse, especially if youre following someone, or meet vehicles coming other way. Then theres dust reduction systems, fans etc for positive pressure. The best and most cost effective idea to me s...

redx2 · redx2

Hi all, Can you tell me if many travelers use a generator? We do have solar but hubby is concerned it we get a week of bad weather we'll have no power! Many thanks in advance

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Ezygonow a porta potty alternative (Preview) 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...	Wannabe nomad	3	1974	12:00 AM Dec 8, 2021 by Wannabe nomad
	Bush thermometer (Preview) https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/cricket-thermometer/	dorian	2	1457	10:46 AM Nov 28, 2021 by Rob Driver
	Need more bench space in your van? (Preview) 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...	Jim Featherby	9	3116	11:56 AM Oct 4, 2021 by Possum3
	Roof rack, rail platform ideas, fuel, spare wheel, sand tracks (Preview) 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...	Whenarewethere	17	2139	02:09 PM Sep 7, 2021 by Whenarewethere
	Removing Staples from Aluminium Cladding (Preview) 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	bushsong	8	1561	10:33 PM Sep 3, 2021 by Possum3
	DASHBOARD VINYL RUB (Preview) 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	BENNYrat	8	1836	10:46 AM Aug 29, 2021 by gdayjr
	Light bulbs (Preview) 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.	Clums	7	1531	02:37 PM Aug 26, 2021 by Clums
	Gas regulator/tap cover (Preview) Just a double layer of shade cloth, with a bit of ladder type plastic as a tie	Craig1	12	1683	03:56 PM Aug 25, 2021 by StewG
	Reducing weight ideas (Preview) 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...	oldbloke	21	3301	12:40 PM Aug 10, 2021 by Whenarewethere
	JAYCO Conquest 2018 25.3 Table Shaft fix (Preview) 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...	Steel Dog	0	1124	09:22 PM Aug 6, 2021 by Steel Dog
	Luxury tow tugs (Preview) 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...	bruceg	2	1237	06:43 PM Jul 31, 2021 by Bicyclecamper
	Jayco poptop ceiling water marks (Preview) 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.	Snubby	2	1279	08:51 AM Jul 30, 2021 by PeterInSa
	Caravan clothes dryer (Preview) 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...	Radar	3	1739	08:36 PM Jul 28, 2021 by Radar
	Freezing water pipes on a caravan (Preview) 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	Donnie	3	1275	11:56 AM Jul 24, 2021 by Donnie
	CHEAP SCREEN DOOR CLOSER (Preview) I have made a screen door closer for about $9 for our pop top Roadstar. I fitted a new second hand door with the security door, I wanted to have an automatic closer for the screen door part. Started with a piece of white plastic pipe from Bunnings, 21mm o.d. with one 90 deg bend and one T piece, some shock cor...	oxleigh	6	1676	07:37 AM Jul 21, 2021 by Whenarewethere
	A USB camp fire (Preview) I'm camped in the forest in north central Victoria and it's been about 10C each day for the past week accompanied by 5mm of rain daily. Although I have covered my main log pile with a tarp I still need smaller wood to get the camp fire going and this, of course, is wet but tonight I had "Brilliant Idea No. 372...	Mike Harding	10	1510	07:29 PM Jul 20, 2021 by Whenarewethere
	In-cab operation of the electric jockey stand. (Preview) I got sick of getting in/out of the cab a couple of times when I wanted to hook the van up. I've seen how other couples tend to get into arguments as one tries to guide the other onto the van. Also, having a dodgy shoulder, I did away with the manual wind-up/down leg (I had a Vehicle Components leg), so bought...	Roachie	0	971	05:02 PM Jul 19, 2021 by Roachie
	Pneumatic operation of UHF antenna (Preview) What can I say...I'm retired and between trips away, I get bored. Here's a small project I did recently. After relocating my GME antenna from the bullbar to the top of the canopy (2012 Chev Silverado, with 6" lift), it soon became apparent that despite having a sprung-base, it was fouling and creating...	Roachie	0	1011	04:56 PM Jul 19, 2021 by Roachie
	Stop red dust coming in ! (Preview) Ive read a number of suggestions like scupper vents (theres one no our van), but Ive heard they can make it worse, especially if youre following someone, or meet vehicles coming other way. Then theres dust reduction systems, fans etc for positive pressure. The best and most cost effective idea to me s...	RobDor	5	1606	08:53 PM Jul 18, 2021 by RobDor
	Generator (Preview) Hi all, Can you tell me if many travelers use a generator? We do have solar but hubby is concerned it we get a week of bad weather we'll have no power! Many thanks in advance	redx2	28	7809	08:32 AM Jun 25, 2021 by Aus-Kiwi
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