Caravan Owners Group – March 2025, What’s Up Downunder issue 101
Wudu Emag 101 March 2025 — Vanners Helping Vanners
Compiled by Alison Huth, Editor at Large alison@whatsupdownunder.com.au
Welcome to JB Caravans Owners
While we welcome you, you are welcoming Pakenham’s newest indoor showroom. Almost an essential with this weird weather!
X Series RV Owners Group Australia
Perfect Pantry
Leon posted: “Couple 4wd Supacentre drawers fit nicely in the toolbox to make good pantry storage.”
Van Cruiser Caravan Owners and Friends
Dust Deflecting
Ann posted; “Dust deflector fitted. Purchased from Heavy Terrain Products Carrum Downes VIC”
This month Lynda has learnt
Don’t put your electric kettle on a gas stove
Plants grow well in the shower with the lights on
How to play a spotify play list through media on the dash
Red Centre Caravan Owners and Enthusiasts
Coffee Artistry
Andrew sure knows how to make the most of his coffee
Urban Caravan Group of Australia and NZ
Short Bed, Tall Partner
Natalie’s husband is 6’4”, too tall for standard bed. Solution, bought bits from Bunnings, made the frame, got bolster from Clarke Rubber, and all is just right!
Trucks and Vans together!!!
Mary posted: “Found a truck wash in Swan Hill Vic. Van looking much cleaner.”
Leader and Supreme Caravan Owners Group
Cyclone Ready
Steve posted: “Cyclone Alfred ready (I hope) my idea of securing the van. Filled water tanks, legs down, wheels chocked, chains on. Blow away now ya bugger!”
Crusader Caravan Owners Group of Australia
What are they!
Sue asked what these things were for. The answer came swiftly from those who had asked the same questions previously. They are a removal tool for your radio!
3D to the RESCUE!
David changed to an OGO composting toilet 12 months ago. He loved the OGO but not the door and wall with the exhaust pipe. So, he got busy on the new 3D printer and made this cover up to hide everything, very happy with the result. “It’s fixed my OCD.”
Jayco Silverline Enthusiasts Australia
It’s mine, It’s new.
Angela shared some photos of her new Silverline. The colours and layout are amazing and the ensuite is no exception.
Option RV Caravan Owners Group
Happy Family!
Alma shared this post. If you can only afford one site and the whole family is coming with you, go UP!
Cotton Bud Clean!
Wayne shares how to keep the trailer socket and plug clean. Spray trailer socket with a good quality contact cleaner (WD40 has one), then soak a cotton bud and clean the trailer socket with the cotton bud. You can also spray the trailer plug.
Rooperfection
Terry posted “The locals can’t behave how good the Retreat looks ! ”
Tough Tested!
Introducing the New Age Caravan Manta Ray 2025 Expedition. It’s your ultimate off-road companion. From rugged dirt tracks to sandy dunes, this beast is 100% Australian Made and tough tested for your next big adventure. And it will be on TV on Tough Tested.
Caravanning Essentials
Peter is about to start on his first long trip, 6,000 klm’s to Port Douglas and back from Sydney, and he has added a couple of caravanning essentials!
Tight Table
Ryan posted: “Our 19.6 Phoenix table layout is a little uncomfortable. It’s the fixed table style not the folding and it feels a little restricting.” Rhonda said “We had Sunland cut ours down made it slimmer, it’s good now.”
Royal Flair Caravan Club Australia
HBD2Y, HBD2Y, HBDRF, HBD2Y.
Cleaning Hack
Scott asked: “Hi anyone tried to clean these lights apart from pushing a cloth between the clear screen and the light body, any trick in separating them?” Nolene said “Hubby uses a sugar soap wipe and a skewer to push it through so can grab from other side.”
She’s MINE!!
Within in a couple of hours the personalisation of this La Vista had started. Hasta La Vista Baby!
Perspective!
Getting Alf’s size in Perspective!
The Lobster Shack
If you’re having a great time in Tassie, or planning one, why not put the Lobster Shack, Bicheno, Tasmania on your list.
Caravan Lawn Bowlers Club Australia
CREATIVE NOMADS – Sewing, Crafting and Cooking throughout Oz.
Australia Made.
Jill posted “This is a king sized quilt I designed and made after collecting fabrics on a trip around Australia, I bought fabrics representing things I saw at the time:
A beautiful mural located in Belgrave, Victoria
