Caravan owners Facebook Group December 2024
Wudu Emag 98 December 2024, Vanners Helping Vanners
Compiled by Alison Huth, Editor at Large alison@whatsupdownunder.com.au
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
