Caravan Owners Facebook Groups April 2024
Wudu Emag 90 April 2024, Vanners Helping Vanners
Compiled by Alison Huth, Editor at Large alison@whatsupdownunder.com.au
Welcome to Edge Guide, a new idea to help all caravanners discover different places and events.
Places to go, things to do.
Wanting to support small town business? Make your way to the Foxtrap in Cooladdi, QLD where you’ll find yourself in Australia’s smallest town. With a current population of 2, Cooladdi is a great place to visit and kick back for a day or two. The Foxtrap is not only the Cooladdi roadhouse, but it also fills the shoes of the town pub, the general store and the post office. Talk about multi-tasking! Cooladdi also boasts a great fishing spot close by at Quilberry Creek. Quilberry Creek has waterholes suitable for fishing, swimming, catching yabbys and camping.
Red Centre Caravan Owners and Enthusiasts
Pump On, Water Off
Craig posted: Ok so have a question here about water.
We are camped in caravan park and have hose plugged into van. I noticed today that our water tanks are empty. These were full before we arrived. Why would our tanks be empty when on mains? Why would our fresh water tap work when on mains and pump is not switched on??
Consensus answer was to turn pumps off when you are on mains. They may have turned on when you disabled Eco mode.
Urban Caravan Group of Australia and NZ
Mine – All Mine.
Troy Posted: Urban x terrain is due is 6 weeks so we thought we better help make her look the part
Colour Co-ordination
Rick posted: Awesome business, Warren was very helpful and accommodating. Would recommend. (S E Qld business Gas Bottle Covers)
Leader and Supreme Caravan Owners Group
Water and Air Don’t Mix
Julian posted: I seem to constantly have trouble with air in my water tanks, tried altering the flow, smaller diameter pipes etc. etc. Just wondering if it’s possible to fill the tanks from the bottom? Maybe something rigged up from here with a hose connector? Thoughts?
Brett replied: We kept getting air locks. So fill from bottom now with caps open to let air out. Have never had an air lock again and full tanks.
Crusader Caravan Owners Group of Australia
Tour the Detour
Arno posted: About time they upgraded this portion of the Indian Ocean Drive.
(If you would like more information about the works you can go to the WA Main Roads website at https://www.mainroads.wa.gov.au/…/indian-ocean-drive…/ or call them on 138 138.)
Better Late Than Never
Allan posted: Okay spinners… for those that have the early model vans with 300mm disc rotors equipped with Trojan calliper and are fed up with brake dust on your mags… the Cooldrive Auto Parts have the answer… Bremtec BT990TS are a Ceramic pad.
Jayco Silverline Enthusiasts Australia
Beat the Heat
Rod posted: It’s 36c outside and the AC is holding 24c. The temperature inside the two skylights is close to 50c + and only a thin concertina fabric shade cover. Has anyone have a tried solution to mitigate the heat build up in that small area. Has to be affecting the AC performance.
Stuart replied: We had these made through Solarscreen. Works a treat
On the Move Caravan Owners Group:
AARG! Not the P6
Pudd posted: 37 tomorrow (in Vic) and our Dometic Air con has thrown a P6 error code. Any ideas??
Paul had 2 mud wasp nests that had to be removed as they stopped the blades rotating.
Emily said Reset (turn everything off) wait and back on – it’s overheating. Ours did this for 2 years. Got a domestic aircon guy in and the exhaust fan had been plugged in the wrong way, so air was blowing into the unit not out. Fixed and all good now.
Option RV Caravan Owners Group
Really! Why???
Greg posted: You realise we have hit an evolutionary high when they feel they have to print this on a tow ball cover
Fully Camouflaged Protection!
Jeff posted: A weekend on the Murray. (He got it from disposals)
Mat the Induction
Vicky posted FYI people with induction Cooktops. A silicone baking mat over the top protects it from scratches and bonus you can even cook with it on!
Just Needs Stringing.
Susan posted: Has anyone replaced the pull strings on the Ranger skylight? Price for a new one complete $380.
Michael replied: Yes I did, it’s fiddly but can be done, I brought the string and restrung it, lubed the whole thing with silicone spray, works great.
Perhaps a closed road!
Sue posted: What a mess.
Split my Spring
Greg posted: I noticed most of the polyurethane coil spring bump stops on cruise master XT had small splits in them, I have some issues with polyurethane bushes breaking down after a few years so check yours as these usually disintegrate very quick when they get a certain age. Image shows how brittle these become. Looks like another wet day job if I can get the parts.
Royal Flair Caravan Club Australia
Amazing Flarians
John posted: WOW! We raised $6000 at Yarrawonga for the Mark Hughes Foundation for Brain cancer. Thankyou everyone….a great effort.
The Shortest of short trips
Leigh posted: After 4 months in the driveway, Nellie is out and about.
Stop 1. 500m around the corner to flat ground to measure towball weight.
Stop 2. A further 500m away at Mechanic because we couldn’t get fridge to work off the car battery. Newbie mistake – need to press another button.
Stop 3. Local tip for weighbridge. We were under our limits. Yay
Stop 4. Local town centre for late afternoon coffee.
Stop 5. Oberon showgrounds.
Learning as we go.
Breathtaking!
Anne posted: Our last night at Lake Bonney.
Clearing the Confusion
The weeks letter was C and Glenda posted: C is for Crocodile…just in case you were wondering what the difference is You’re welcome
Caravan Lawn Bowlers Club Australia
Famous Wayne
Nic posted: I’ve known Wayne for many years. Great bloke and greenkeeper at Grange Bowling Club in Adelaide. One of the best. Well deserved.
CREATIVE NOMADS – Sewing, Crafting and Cooking throughout Oz.
Me next please!
Karen posted: I decorated my van today.
Birds of a Feather.
David posted: By Tammi de Rooy in Mukinbudin WA.
Just because photo
Never mind the tyre,what’s in the container? A secret stash of Dog Food!!!
