Caravan Owners Facebook Groups – May 2023
Compiled by Alison Huth, Editor-at-Large alison@whatsupdownunder.com.au
Red Centre Caravan Owners and Enthusiasts
Jatz the blue screen!
Nigel posted “Does anyone know any way to turn off the backlit Odysee screen? It’s on all night! Hopefully there’s a way out there please?”
Lots of suggestions involving buttons and settings, but perhaps the Jatz was the most attractive. Alison
Urban Caravan Group of Australia and NZ
Clipping the spices!
Miranda was looking for help with solving the storage of the top cupboard to stop things moving around in there. Judi was way more interested in the clips holding the spice jars in place.
Star or Hawk?
Mixed comments on Nighthawk, but most in support of the product. Some people with it have added an external ariel. Others say all you need is a whiff of 5G and it works. Alison
Leader and Supreme Caravan Owners Group
Don’t bang the blind
Stacey posted “My husband has finally fixed the roller blind banging on the door, much better.”
Lewis commented “You are married to a genius.”
Crusader Caravan Owners Group of Australia
Enough with the GRUBS!!
Air bag confusion.
Darren posted “Hi all, just picked up my Spinifex and trying to sort out how this air bag system works. Does anyone have a pic with all these switches labelled?”
Owen replied “Little switch is compressor on /off, switches either side are air supply to left side/right side, slides either side of gauge are for raising/lowering either side when you are leveling van when parked.”
Jayco Silverline Enthusiasts Australia
Bright spark!
Smithy posted: “One way to stop walking into something.”
On the Move Caravan Owners Group:
Bored or Board??
William posted: “251 days into trip around the paddock presently enjoying the Murray River at Morgan for couple of days. Haven’t seen too many more stories of other OTM Vans.”
Option RV Caravan Owners Group
Budding Escapologist at 2!
Jay posted: “So my 2 year old has learned how to open the blind and windows in his bunk – found his window open at 3am, luckily he hadn’t escaped! Has anyone got any ideas for locking the windows/extra safety measures?”
Suggestions included cupboard suction locks on the outside. Maybe a bed rail across the window on the inside.
New Jockey in town.
Trevor posted: “Replaced my jockey wheel yesterday with an ARK XO 750. Very happy with it. Many thanks to Edward Vassallo for previous posts recommending these.”
Brilliant BBQ storage hack!
Matthew posted: “My latest little modification. Sauce bottle rack complete and fitted. A place for everything now.”
New Age Caravan Owners Australia
New Runners = Better Knees!
Matthew posted: “If anyone else struggles getting to the back of the cupboards under the sink give this a shot!! They are 450mm heavy duty Goliath drawer runners. Give your knees a rest!!
Bright and Shiny!
Bykids Travelling Oz posted: “Faded hatch doors
I’ve had enough of the fading hatch doors on my 2017 lotus trooper.
so I found some truck bed liner spray paint from supercheap it’s a textured finish, fade and abrasive resistant, very hard wearing and now they look new again very happy
Flameout included!
Greg posted: “BBQ legal at last. We rely on our BBQ to be our oven as well as outside cooking. Got tired of waiting on Webber to provide a retrofit flameout device for the Q. When neighbors at a recent RV gathering told the story of their Baby Q fire we decided to act. Our new Smith BBQ is fully compliant and cooks pizzas to perfection. Recommend it to anyone.
Royal Flair Caravan Club Australia
Welcome back Darling!
‘Boatavan’ the best post from 1st April!!!!!!!!
Donna posted: “An Australian first in a town better known for its Ute Muster ”
Only at Deniliquin Riverside Caravan Park.
Best Fix Ever!
Bevan posted: For the last 4-5 years La Vista Caravans has been installing this simple device onto your ensuite door. If your van hasn’t had one fitted I recommend that you do so to avoid the door rollers coming lose from the constant vibration. They’re available at Bunnings for a couple of bucks and could save you some frustration. Simple easy 5 minute fix. Just has to be firm enough so as to hold the door firm. This fixes your roller door problems.
This is a common problem across all brands with a roller door. What a great idea to fix it. Alison
Everything Caravan and Camping
Top Marks for Coffee Hack!
Helen posted: ‘We have removed our microwave. Looking for suggestions to make that space usable now. Bonus points for photos. ’
Sue gets the bonus points for this one: ‘Coffee station. When we are travelling we have a rod that clips at the front.’
Self explanatory!
Thanks Margaret for reminding us that we all need to get out there.
Caravan Lawn Bowlers Club Australia
Bowls and $10,000
Please find information for Wagga RSL Bowling Club Classic Fours tournament for 2023 – Total Prize Money – $10,000
This tournament will be held on the Long Weekend in September/October 2023.
Saturday 30th September 2023, Sunday 1st October 2023 & Monday 2nd October 2023
Saturday & Sunday we have 3 games of 14 ends each day and on Monday 2 games of 14 ends. A very popular tournament that will fill up fast. Please contact Max Sanbrook 0427 285 787 or Jenny 0427 311 280. Or e-mail any one of the following:
Max: carolyn.sanbrook@bigpond.com
Jenny: j.a.williams@bigpond.com
Wagga RSL Bowling Club: bowls@waggarsl.com.au
CREATIVE NOMADS – Sewing, Crafting and Cooking throughout Oz.
Yes, but what is it?
Judy posted this and others asked “What is it?” The answers is a flower pot holder.
“Jute mat Bunnings about $4. Sewed with jute twine. Bought some plants today to go into the shape. Have 5 more to do in other shapes.”
UHF or Not?
Ken writes: “USING A UHF WHILE DRIVING – YES OR NO.
I recently received a comment to an article on this page that a reader was fined for using a UHF radio while driving in … see more”
We won’t Forget.
This mural can be found in the beer garden of the Club Hotel Kaniva on the Western Highway. It was painted by Melbourne artist Callum Warren and features the local story of Porky Hawker.
