Caravan Owners Facebook Groups – April 2023
Red Centre Caravan Owners and Enthusiasts
How many lights do you need?
Andrew posted: I’m tired of LED Lights. This heats up the van too. Dual purpose. No fumes no smell. This is the original FEUERHAND oil lamp made in Germany. There’s no smell as I use pure lamp oil. You could burn citronella oil in it outside too.
Vacationer Caravans Owners Group
I’m from the Government I’m here to help you!
John posted: Finally, a win for common sense.
The Queensland Government issued LS16 Gross Combination Mass Re-rating on the 9th March 2023. Click here to access the PDF file. Alison
Urban Caravan Group of Australia and NZ
The KISS principle at work.
Janet posted: Thanks to 1 Key Caravan for not only making life easier with throwing away 3 keys for 1 but also having black locks that blend in with our van now DIY
Jacks and tyres.
Milli posted: Hi just a warning to all. We purchased our 2019 Enforcer last August. The van was basically brand new, plastic still on everything. Tyres – Westlake – all good and plenty of tread – like brand new. Tyre pressure correct. We have done approximately 20,000km on these tyres. We were doing the speed limit in the area 60km. Just out of Swan Hill one of the tyres delaminated and took out some of the plumbing beneath the van.
The Jack supplied with the van would not lift it so we could change the tyre. If it wasn’t for a couple of wonderful locals who went and got a trolley Jack and helped us, we would have been a couple hours easy on the side of the highway. No we did not use the hilift Jack, way too dangerous with so many trucks zooming by.
Leader and Supreme Caravan Owners Group
First MOD done and dusted!
Chris posted: Picked up our Van last Monday got here home Saturday and straight into the Mods. A little number I knocked up. Twin Induction cooktop when stowed only takes up about 70mm at top of tunnel boot. Made out of Kings fridge slide with additional slides to get the length and a hook on extension. All up under $500. Getting her ready for a lap.
Crusader Caravan Owners Group of Australia
Flip the WINDOW!
Ken posted: Just a minor tip. As supplied, the windows on our Crusader had the mesh screen at the bottom and the block out screen coming down from the top. Following instructions on one of the tutorials we popped the window frame (including the screens) off and re-fitted them with the mesh at the top and block out at the bottom. This lets us keep the window open at night to get good cross ventilation while still having plenty of privacy.
Who moved the boat trailer???
Spin 421 posted: Hi fellow Spinners I thought I would post a few photos of my mountings I made for my Almac alloy fold up boat trailer I hope it gives you some ideas.
Jayco Silverline Enthusiasts Australia
2023 Silverline design
The 2023 Silverline Prototype was on display at the Perth Caravan and Camping Show. It generated a lot of comment. Including comments on some design features like a corner space.
On the Move Caravan Owners Group:
Twinning the Vans
Shirley posted: 2017 Vortex and 2022 Vortex crossing the Great Australian Bight.
Option RV Caravan Owners Group
Getting LAP ready!
Clair posted: Getting it organised for our big lap. Love the new van and its layout feels so spacious and bright!!
The little grey holder in the kitchen sink is a brilliant addition and I’m told its from Kmart. Alison
A Multi Tasking light.
David posted: Bedside light upgrade. Touch control. Touch dimmable. USB charge port.
NO stand by light
Swapping 3 to 4!
Andrew asked: Has anyone replaced their old Ibis 3 unit with a new Ibis4 one , and if so does it bolt straight in where the old one was , and could I install it myself ?
Another Andrew answered: Swapped out my Ibis 2 for a 4 two weeks ago. Just followed the instructions.
Another KISS Hack.
Andrew posted: It’s a simple addition but I love being able to see the fridge temperature. .
Internationallyfamous!!!!!!
Beverley posted this one. It came from BBC News. Our roads are internationally famous!!!
No clean camp oven Hack!
Ron posted: 2 hours between on and ready to eat. Casserole in a saucepan in the camp oven on a Trivett/rack,, over the fire. No mess to clean up in the camp oven.
Royal Flair Caravan Club Australia
Shauny posted: You know you found an awesome camp spot when you have to pump the tyres up on the way out
Customised to perfection Hack!
Bob Posted: 196R – custom built.
Not something that would satisfy a lot of people, but does just what we want.
I’ve never seen two rear windows in the kitchen area before, but they do look fabulous. Alison
Bugged out!
Dean posted: Hi team we have Quokka and the insect screen on the hatch has a few holes in it. Does anyone know how hard these are to change and where to get replacements?
Best suggestion was to go back to the manufacturer. Alison
Everything Caravan and Camping
Now that’s a CONTAINERBOW!!!
Thanks Caravan of Courage for the photo. “Located in Fremantle you will find The ‘containbow’ which is 9 shipping containers stacked up on each other forming a rainbow just as you enter Fremantle near Perth, WA.“
Bubbles Heaven!
Chris posted: Got to love a portable bath when on the road – add a bath bomb and some bubbly … heaven
Caravan Lawn Bowlers Club Australia
Deni – here we come!!
CREATIVE NOMADS – Sewing, Crafting and Cooking throughout Oz.
A box ticking Janome.
Lyn posted: My new sewing machine for the Caravan has finally arrived. It only weighs 5kg. Fantastic little machine and such great value with the bonus feet, extension table extras. My sister liked it so much, she bought one for her van as well. Photo is of machine and all the extra ’gifts’ I can’t wait to use it in the van.
What’s the TUG??
What can you legally tow with a car licence?
Now this is very different.
Wendy posted: Karoonda Silo Art SA – Well worth viewing both by day and night
The section of the silos that appear to be unpainted come alive every night at dusk with “Illuminart.” They showcase a different artist every month and we were lucky to see works by the artist Elizabeth Close.
Serious Bakery Addiction
Chris posted: Evening Lotus Family. Below is the last of my reviews around the Christies Beach area. Becks Bakehouse 100% worth a visit as is the whole area. Our stay here was awesome and this is an area well worth exploring. The caravan park at Christies Beach is very good value.
