Caravan Owners Facebook December 2023
Wudu Emag 86 December 2023 – Vanners Helping Vanners.
Compiled by Alison Huth, Editor at Large alison@whatsupdownunder.com.au
DesignRV Owners Group Australia
It’s unregulated!
Sean asked: Does anyone know what the light blue Anderson plug is used for ?
The Brains Trust answered: An unregulated solar panel.
Red Centre Caravan Owners and Enthusiasts
Happy Hacks
Robert posted: Happy with 2 new additions Aussie Travellers wash bucket fits straight in the sink. Removed blanked area ensuite basin and created a draw around waste pipe
Many thanks to Tee from Red Centre for helping me with purchase of the runners and latch
Urban Caravan Group of Australia and NZ
Don’t weight around!
Graeme posted: Got to be happy with the weights on the 300 series and the Urban today completed by VanSafe.
Good one Graeme – love seeing a combo with weight to spare. Alison
Chassis’ White Knight!
Phillip posted: Chassis paint for vans.
Leader and Supreme Caravan Owners Group
Running Hack
Gary posted: Just finished my slide out Runner boot from scratch. Not bad for a painter.
Crusader Caravan Owners Group of Australia
Net result!
The mozzies were out in force!! Stephen was not going to let them spoil his fun.
Perspexfully Perfect!
Spin 14: Just sharing this great product that someone on a Caravan forum recommended for cleaning the Hi gloss cupboards and perspex windows in your caravan. Our van is 10 years old so no High Gloss but WOW did it ever work on the – VuPlex available from Bunnings in the Blinds aisle 👍
Jayco Silverline Enthusiasts Australia
New is better.
Kay posted photos of their new Silver-line. This new slide out pantry looks so good!
On the Move Caravan Owners Group:
Fishy boot
Peter posted: Found a good home for my fishing rods in top tunnel boot of our new Traxx.
Option RV Caravan Owners Group
Steep Step Solution
Alasdair posted: We experienced a issues with the folding step, one being when you step out, the drop is 40mm from the internal van step to the fold out step which can cause a problem. I am posting an easy solution that helps solve the problem making the steps equal drop.
Gas Cylinder diet
Spiro posted: I ran out of gas and thought I could replace it with a swap and go gas bottle. Turns out the swap and go bottles are smaller and don’t fit in properly. Has anyone else had this issue and if so what have you done to rectify it.
Solution was to pack out the gap for now, but go back to refilling your own cylinders from suppliers such as BCF, Bunnings etc.
Style Heaven
Simona got a pre-pickup look through their new Retreat. Some seriously gorgeous style in here.
FNQ Fun!
Kim posted: Found the issue today with the vibrations in the aircon.
Plenty of replies for Kim, all sharing the ‘fun’ they have had with Mud Wasps too!
Our hearts go out too.
Susan posted: Very sad!! Property north of Perth where our lotus is stored. Two houses burnt to ground. [We saw] the remains of a beautiful caravan. We are very lucky that our Lotus was spared. We won’t be able to get to it for a while yet to check if any damage. Our hearts go out to all the people who have lost so much.
No Freebies
Chontelle posted: Had to relocate 11 would be hitchhikers from our toolbox before departing Broome
Royal Flair Caravan Club Australia
Signed Sealed and Delivered
Admin John shared a post from Old Wharf Café Pooncarie
WHOO HOO. The Wentworth Shire section of the road between Menindee and Pooncarie was completed today. This will make an incredible difference to two small settlements on the Lower Darling Baaka. Saying “Thank you” to all those involved is probably understating the excitement and relief that people who travel that road, for work or for play, and for the businesses at both ends feel.
The old and the new!
Two great vans next to each other.
4 Seasons Stuck
Bevan posted: One of the vents in our 4 seasons hatch has been ‘sticky’ since new so after some Google research found that the main movement spring in each individual vent can be kinked and this will restrict movement. It’s actually a simple fix and some clever rooster has come up with the solution of jamming 3mm weed eater cord up the entire spring which not only fixes the offending Spring it will rectify this problem happening to the others if installed prior. Apparently this is a common fault as I’ve found out with other owners.
Everything Caravan and Camping
Convict Memories
Alison posted: Wallabadah NSW has a very special memorial. It’s to the First Fleet in 1787 and remembers everyone who was on those ships. We spent a night in the camp grounds by the Memorial. Great spot, lots of level places and an amenities block at the Memorial.
I didn’t know that!
Rita posted: Long haul trucks hauling salt at the Port Hedland Rio Tinto Salt industry
Caravan Lawn Bowlers Club Australia
Bowls under lights.
Gil posted: Another great night with Night Owls at Mt Barker. Great complex and made very welcome. Thanks for your hospitality
CREATIVE NOMADS – Sewing, Crafting and Cooking throughout Oz.
Well Spotted!
Michelle posted: I made a Dalmatian out of socks (& stuffing). The 2nd photo is my model.
Mermaid
Anna posted: The Manly Mermaid by Rachel Giddens. Manly, Sydney, NSW.
Just Because Photo
Alana got Covid just before they were going away on a short trip in their Jayco Silverline. So, where else would you isolate than in your van, in the back yard. The added bonus was that a 1000 piece jigsaw fits on the table. Way to go.
