What’s Up Downunder February 2024 – Caravan Facebook Group
Wudu Emag 87 January 2024, Vanners Helping Vanners
Compiled by Alison Huth, Editor at Large alison@whatsupdownunder.com.au
DesignRV Owners Group Australia
Space Savers
Mark posted: These slide-outs make a great addition to our Forerunner 18.8. Saves reaching to the back of the cupboards.
Red Centre Caravan Owners and Enthusiasts
Knuckle Saving Invention!
Michael posted: Fitted these to van Anderson Plugs. Makes it much easier to get on and off without pulling on tape when not much gap between plugs.
Urban Caravan Group of Australia and NZ
Slide some more!
Matthew posted: Hey guys, just thought I’d share a mod we recently done to our BBQ slide that others might be interested in. Slide out table under the BBQ.
Happiness is!
Jenny posted: Travelling in Tassie for three months.
Leader and Supreme Caravan Owners Group
Hydration is the KEY!
Thanks Nathan for the post.
Crusader Caravan Owners Group of Australia
Toilet Tidy
Andrew asked: Has anyone made their own shelf across this space, looking for options in ensuite to store toiletry bags etc. Love fusion lock but not on that wall as it’s an external thin ply wall so thinking a simple white shelf between the sides anchored to the vanity and side wall.
Andrew got two shelf suggestions and the third wasn’t a shelf but a drying rack over the toilet window.
Step it up!
David posted: Here’s the shoe step that I made today, works a treat.
Jayco Silverline Enthusiasts Australia
Storm 1, Caravan Nil.
Thanks Smithy, too many storms right now!
On the Move Caravan Owners Group:
Picture Perfect
Danielle posted: Not a bad view from our beach front site at Burrum Heads!
Option RV Caravan Owners Group
Perfect place to VENT!
Alasdair posted: Was having trouble with condensation in the Storage Box’s, fitted louvred vents in the door’s, all good.
Decision Made!!!
Julie posted:
House……………Sold
Contents……….Packed
Destination……Wherever the road takes us
How long………Indefinite
Water made Easy
Jason posted: First improvement for Franky the Fraser, add a couple of fittings so we don’t have to screw the grey water hose just push an latch
Yes, you are!
Jodie posted; I am a genius.
Hitched or Unhitched?
David posted: I am towing my caravan off grid, a day here and there (actually it been 2wks now). But I am leaving the van connected to the Ute. Ball weight around 320kg. Just wondering, can this damage the Ute springs, shock absorbers or tow bar. My partner brought this to my attention. My tow bar says it’s good for 350kg ball weight, 3500kg for towing.
General consensus was that it’s a good idea to take the weight of the tow ball by just putting the jack down, but stay hitched.
MINE!!!!!
Brian posted: For the Vanilla Slice lovers.
Royal Flair Caravan Club Australia
Great Service
Admin John regularly posts weather risk reports to the site for all the members. Essential news for everyone.
No knotted knickers!
Rhonda posted: Found these on another page. Just what I am looking for for those corner cupboards. Great idea!
Perfect Wine Hack
Paul posted: Where else do you put your glass of wine when cooking on the BBQ?
Everything Caravan and Camping
What? Why?
Jo-Anne posted: Ok guys l know this has been asked before. We just got out new to us second hand van and this was in one of the drawers.
57 people replied and Jo-Anne wanted to know why they all said the same thing. Why, well because people love being able to give a positive answer.
Go Gothic Go
Margaret shared a photo of this amazing Gothic Motorhome.
Caravan Lawn Bowlers Club Australia
More than Barefoot Bowls
Some Bowls Clubs are venues for weddings, camping and RV sites. Why? ABC news gives the story about Kadanga Bowls Club and what it has meant to the Club.
CREATIVE NOMADS – Sewing, Crafting and Cooking throughout Oz.
Today I burnt my Akubra!
Ann posted: I always thought of decorating it, because i think there are enough hats out there that all look the same. Which I find … boring . So I sat down, used a heat-away craft pen to draw the outlines, then heated up the soldering iron and took a deep breath. But what could go wrong other than burning a couple of hundred dollars?
Sculptures Sand and Sea.
David posted: Sculptures by the Sea at Bathers Beach near Fremantle WA DCH.
Flood/Rain Damage
The Gulf Development Road linking Georgetown to Mount Surprise Qld is closed because of major damage to a section of the bridge. Full story from ABC News 24th Jan 2024.
