Caravan Facebook Owners Group July-August 2025
Wudu Emag, Vanners Helping Vanners
Compiled by Alison Huth, Editor at Large alison@whatsupdownunder.com.au
Welcome to a new Owners Group
Great Aussie Caravans Official Owners Group
A Great Idea
Tig posted that they took the table out inside, if felt too big, Now they have a couple of small tables which look fabulous. When they eat outside, they have another table.
Always check!
Paul posted that he does a pre start each morning before hitting the road.
He found that the hitch pin locking collar had come away and pin started to drift out. No damage because he did his pre-start check.
X Series RV Owners Group Australia
Lights On and Off
Question was – how do you turn these lights on and off over the bed. They are movable along a fitted track. Answer is to flick the lever at the back that holds them to the runner.
Highclere Caravan Owners Group
Now for the Ark!
Richo decided to upgrade the AL-KO jockey wheel to this centre mount Ark. It doesn’t need removing when hitched up, and has a drop of nearly 1 metre. It’s a quick slide down when pulling the locking handle, then wind a little. Lives 50mm below drawbar when travelling so not much at all.
Van Cruiser Caravan Owners and Friends
Long Drop Mates
A word to the wise from Kevin. If your only option is a long drop toilet or your own be prepared for a visit from the long drop residents. If you don’t want to say g’day to them, use your van facilities!
Linda’s lessons
Lesson #1 I’ve learnt that by connecting plastic press studs to our top and bottom sheets they stay secure and tucked in under the mattress – instead of floating around the bed all night
Lesson #2 I’ve learnt if you don’t use your motorhome for 2 months make sure you check on it each week…… mice have a field day in it while your away 🤣
Red Centre Caravan Owners and Enthusiasts
Ouch!
Don saw a roo, 2 seconds later the roo bounced back from the bull bar. Without this good sized bull bar Don reckons the car would have been out of action and on a tow truck back home. His advice, don’t skimp on a small bull bar.
Urban Caravan Group of Australia and NZ
Roast dinner anyone?
Deb posted her solution for a roast dinner. Spit came from Bunnings, support are online from Quokka Rotisserie.
Neat Tool Boxes
Francis posted: “If you have an Enforcer Van I have found these Renegade tool boxes fit perfectly under the van (between the support gussets).”
Leader and Supreme Caravan Owners Group
Looks tricky!
Tracey posted that the handle has snapped off the ball valve but it still works. How easy it is to replace it. Looks like the whole pipe moves when I try to unscrew it. Help please.
Adam replied – Just cut the old one off and replace it with a new one available from bunnings. Hack saw, pvc glue and away you go.
Crusader Caravan Owners Group of Australia
Fencing in a van
Calvin posted: Thought I’d share this mod for protecting the electrics and heater under the bed. Two wire shelves from Kmart. Still allows plenty of air-flow.
Avoid Confusion
David has 7 tanks, including grey water. He has avoided confusion by labelling all the filling points. Very clever idea.
Jayco Silverline Enthusiasts Australia
Is it broken?
Is the grey water tank broken if it shows 3 grey lines when it’s empty. Well, maybe best idea is to ignore the lines when you know it’s empty.
On the Move Caravan Owners Group:
Putting the new on!
Warren showed off the new airbag control system for Adventure range of caravans.
More information on the OTM Youtube.
Option RV Caravan Owners Group
Shelves needed!
Leanne wanted to see some photos of changes made to hanging space in the wardrobe.
Glen had three hanging drawers that can be pulled out.
Steve shared one with two shelves and a lowered hanging robe
Putting the Snow on Snowy!
Andrew posted: Did you know that at -10 lithium batteries just say ” nope” ….we do now……..we put the snow in snowy river! Solution – get Lithiums with built in heater pads.
White switch mystery
Does anyone know what the white switch is for. Two major answers, turning the fridge off, or turning the outdoor speakers on.
Take a Torch
Another essential tip. If you’re going to the amenities block at night, take a torch. This man didn’t and fell over some sandstone blocks. Take care and take a TORCH!
Happy Dog Door
Kelly posted: “We finally finished our new dog door and landing installation! Dogs absolutely love it, Dusty has claimed it as his viewing platform. Thanks Lotus and Ausmetal Engineering for all your assistance on this one!”
Another must do check.
Royal Flair Caravan Club Australia
Why did you choose that van?
Nadine’s answer was simple! This is why I have a Royal Flair! Sunset at 41 Mile Bore.
Tyre Pressure Monitors – Essential
Kathy writes that their tyre pressure monitor showed a puncture in a tyre. Instead of driving on and destroying the tyre, they found a repair shop, easy to work with and get into. Congratulations on having a Tyre Pressure Monitor.
What is this?
It’s access to shower taps and connections. One owner had an external shower fitted here and reckons it’s the best thing he’s done.
So beautiful
Ray posted: Last night stop over at virgin rock Springsure QLD
No comment needed here!
CREATIVE NOMADS – Sewing, Crafting and Cooking throughout Oz.
What can I say!