Caravan owners Facebook Group January 2025 & December 2024
Wudu Emag 99 January 2025, Vanners Helping Vanners
Compiled by Alison Huth, Editor at Large alison@whatsupdownunder.com.au
X Series RV Owners Group Australia
Alex and X Terra
We picked up our X-Terra today. Nigel and Michael had some extra stickers made up to incorporate my wheelchair bound boy’s name. Meet the AleX-Terra, it’s one of the few vans which are easily accessed with a wheel chair.
Highclere Caravan Owners Group
First Mod!
Richo had a fabrication mob at Cairns whip up a small table, to fold down when they’re cooking on the barbie
Van Cruiser Caravan Owners and Friends
No Antics!
Bit of a tip for those who don’t want to use ant spray, fill your feet or pads with water, prevents the ants from getting to your legs, just need to top it up daily.
Woof away
Stephen reckons he’s not the only one eager for another adventure!
Inglewood Show 2025
Head to Inglewood for the show on Friday 14th and Saturday 15th March 2025.
https://edgeguides.com.au/pins/35251
Red Centre Caravan Owners and Enthusiasts
Tick Tock YUK!
With all this rain about Andrew says “Be careful campers. Was under my watch band and sucking away!”
Urban Caravan Group of Australia and NZ
Thanks George!
Frank woke to this screen, George from Urban told him that an overload during the night caused the problem and shut down the Victron Multiplus 2. By using the on/off button it did come back to life.
Party Time!
Highline Owners took to the road and met up in Armidale showgrounds NSW for their Christmas event. It’s a great venue and the posts show that everyone there really enjoyed it.
Leader and Supreme Caravan Owners Group
Latest little mod
Steve posted: Shelves resting on self-adhesive supports, so no screws or drilling.
Easily removed if we want hanging room at any stage.
Crusader Caravan Owners Group of Australia
Coffee time!
Keep your eye out for these posts on the side of the road. Three green spots mean a stopping site is approx 500m away, two mean approx. 250m and one means you’re just about there. Enjoy your break.
Tug Fridge
Alan posted “Okay Spin 020 tug is a LC200 2010 model, finally have a 85l Bushman upright fridge freezer mounted… just have to wire it up… but how good does that fit.”
Jayco Silverline Enthusiasts Australia
Trapping the Towels
Carolyn posted “Got sick of our towels falling off while we are in the move !
So got the needle and thread out !
On the Move Caravan Owners Group:
Twice the Value
Jacqii posted: “If you look really closely you will see two On The Move Caravans appreciating the beauty of Lucky Bay, WA.”
Option RV Caravan Owners Group
Dry Roll!
Doreen posted: “Just put this toilet roll holder in our Traction caravan. Very happy with the result. Only 45 mm out of front of cupboard door. Can’t get wet as under the bench.”
Camlocks Forever!
Daniel isn’t a fan of screwing the sullage pipe into the outlet, but he has a solution. Camlock fittings! He got an upgraded 38mm pipe on handover. These poly camlock fittings in 38mm/1.5in size screw into the existing 38mm pipe fittings and make the connection quick release.
100KPH
Kath posted a remind for all of us about the absolute max speed when towing in WA.
Maintenance NOW!
Chris posted: “Swift 240 element in the hot water unit.
The key word here is maintenance and you shouldn’t let it get to this stage.”
Washout Season
This washout was found when William Creek to Coober Pedy. It may have been fixed or it may not. And there may be more washouts on other roads. Check the roads on the State Main Road websites before you go.
Scrapping the Bag
Modifications are needed here where the air bags are rubbing on the bumb stop brackets. Robied advised: “Cruisemaster will pay for the modifications and replace all airbags if they have been rubbing.”
Royal Flair Caravan Club Australia
Interior Delight!
Teresa posted this view of her van. It’s stunning.
Thanks Nova!
Margret’s Nova was 11 years old, had 90,000kms under it’s belt and needed two new wheel hubs. But where to get them? Nova put four in the post so that all the wheels would have the same hub with the Nova logo. That’s great care and service.
How BIG!!!
This chassis was spotted at the La Vista Factory a few days ago. We were told it would be 30’5” when completed. That’s going to be one huge caravan.
Murphy was here!
Vicki posted: “MURPHY’S HAYSTACKS in SA has to be high on our list of memories. Located on the Eyre Peninsula SA they are truly astonishing! They are just there! They appear out of nowhere”
Caravan Lawn Bowlers Club Australia
CREATIVE NOMADS – Sewing, Crafting and Cooking throughout Oz.
So Beautiful
Karen posted: “I had fun making this very cute bag on the weekend. It’s called Celestial Curve from ChrisW Design Bag Sewing Patterns.
Check this amazing art work out in Beauford Victoria.,
Welcome to our three new Owners Groups
X Series RV Owners Group Australia
Welcome to the X Series, a new brand on the market. Their range includes off-road pods, hybrids, and toy haulers. Paolo has added some drawers in the external storage to reduce movement and noise.
Highclere Caravan Owners Group
An awesome range of caravans, starting with The Runaway – 15’6” and getting up to the Queen at 26’1”.
Van Cruiser Caravan Owners and Friends
Van Cruiser have been part of the Australian Caravan Manufacturing Industry for a good while. Michelle shared a photo of their first trip away in their new Rogue. While another Cruiser shared the kit he uses to clean 12v connections and Anderson Plugs.
Everso Lever Easy
Margaret shared news about replacing the previous grey water tap, which stuck, with a brass fitting tap with a leaver to open and close with ease to drain the grey water tank.
Info from the EDGE!
Are you in a pickle or feeling unsure about something? Our Tips, Tricks & Hacks guide covers everything you need to know for a safe and seamless adventure.
Red Centre Caravan Owners and Enthusiasts
If the Shoe Fits!
Tina shared a great idea for storing shoes in the van – towel rail on the side of the bed? Brilliant Tina.
Urban Caravan Group of Australia and NZ
Summer Sizzle
It’s threatening to be a long hot summer. Maybe Paulini’s idea of having a fan in the ensuite is a good idea and worth thinking about.
Hail the Hail
Maureen Camped on the Dumaresq River,Texas -Border of QLD and NSW. It was a great spot except for the hail!
Leader and Supreme Caravan Owners Group
Help Please
Benita asked – Pros and cons to these two bathroom setups? Answers were 1st layout, don’t want towel near toilet, and prefer the sliding door.
Crusader Caravan Owners Group of Australia
Thanks Bunnings
Steve posted that these containers fit perfectly in the slide out pantry. Bigger bottles are decanted into smaller ones, if you cannot get a smaller one to begin with.
Spin’s Firestarter
Every gathering has to have camp fires, and every camp fires has a fire starter. Helen shared a photo of Rick, the Spins Firestarter at their recent event in Woodford.
Jayco Silverline Enthusiasts Australia
What! Where?
Roy shared some amazing photos of the new US Jayco Silverline. There were quite a few interesting features, but I think the hanging space under the bed wins!
On the Move Caravan Owners Group:
Tight Fit
Bryson has a neat fit under a 3m roller door with his van.
Colour Co-ordinated
Nicole shared – They picked up their SRT210 a few days ago. But the mud flaps were blue and the van was orange. So, she customised them. It’s all about the little things.
No more Cassette
The Coddiwomple Couple switched to a composting toilet and on purpose left a 6” gap behind itso they could use the outside cartridge door to create a storage area. Then put a shelf halfway up and created another inside storage area for loo paper etc.
UV Degradation
Tristan shared that he has a leak on the drawbar tap, due to pipe cracking from UV degradation? Daryl suggested he slide a length of larger diameter hose over the existing pipe, to block the sunlight.
Gromit solutions
David shared that he was doing a maintenance and wanted to swap out a cig plug for a merit plug just above the wheel. The wires were slightly marked from rubbing on the alloy. So at $5.00 for a packet of rubber grommets problem solved.
Crows Nest Collection
This year the Sunland Owners Group met in Crows Next and decided to support Blush Cancer Care Inc. $10,516.50 was the final figure.
Royal Flair Caravan Club Australia
Hot – Cool
No comments are needed about Peter’s post. This is one way to cool down when you’re stuck in a heatwave.
Memories
Mike posted – The latest Painted Custom Miniature Rig the Ram 1500 and Nova Sportz. Total length of this epic set 950mm. Made from 3mm plywood and a bunch of painting.
Key knowledge
Trevor shared his solution to too many keys! He found this person online. “if you google 3DPrintRV, should find this guy in QLD who does these & sends them to you.”
Caravaning Wildlife
Bruce and Marg go to a lot of Caravan Shows and are always on the lookout for something different. I think Bruce found it at the 2024 Bendigo Caravan & Camping Leisurefest.
Caravan Lawn Bowlers Club Australia
Leopold on the Bellarine Peninsula near Geelong. A different format certainly.
CREATIVE NOMADS – Sewing, Crafting and Cooking throughout Oz.
Straws Please
Judy posted – Something different today. Very time consuming. Might buy some straws if I make this again.
Major Plains Victoria. Artist Jimmy Dvate, Kelly the dog
