Some of these tips are simple but ingenious. Thanks

@PaulWheelDriveAustralia

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Thomas

All good tip except for the 240 volt lead coiled up and put over the gas bottled, two things you should do, a 240 volt lead when coiled can cause fire and it’s on the gas bottle a definite no no, you should remove that suggestion.

@petercross8620

2 жыл бұрын

I thought exactly the same thing. An active 240v lead should not be on a gas bottle, let alone one that is coiled. The excess lead should be thrown under the van so it's flat, not coiled up. The rest of the tips were good.

@PaulWheelDriveAustralia

2 жыл бұрын

A few people pointed that out. I will rectify my suggestion, thanks

awesome tips

@PaulWheelDriveAustralia

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Julie

Great tips…thanks

@PaulWheelDriveAustralia

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Maria, travel safe!

Thanks for the tips. And good to see that kilt worn the right way round😉

@PaulWheelDriveAustralia

2 жыл бұрын

Ha-ha thank you Adam 🎸

My tent was blown away in the wind and I was inside it, Im taking your advice as I watch each of your episodes, well done sir

@PaulWheelDriveAustralia

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you're using your tent as a means of transport to go on your holidays 😂

Paul, Just to be clear. The curved rafters that go under your awning between your van and awning barrel are not another anti-flap set. They are a complimentary item in your whole anti-flap set up. I'd suggest the rafters should be installed first as they ensure that if you get a heavy shower of rain whilst your away from the van that no pooling of rainwater occurs on top of the awning and therefore possibly no damage to your awning. They will also remove most of the flapping by your awning.

Thanks love your tips 🙂

@PaulWheelDriveAustralia

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Monika

Some handy tips awesome Job. keep them coming

@PaulWheelDriveAustralia

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeff, I appreciate your support

I like your videos mate. Keep them coming 👍

@PaulWheelDriveAustralia

2 жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks Kris

Great video Paul, we don't have much trouble with hard ground here In Wales, UK, but It's great to see how your caravan life is down under I'm prepared now is I ever get a chance to visit Australia and go camping happy camping days mate.

@PaulWheelDriveAustralia

8 ай бұрын

Welcome aboard Haf

Really enjoying your channel mate.

@PaulWheelDriveAustralia

2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you enjoy it Darren, cheers, Paul

Thanks Paul - good practical advice. Re water hose storage, I simply roll it up and join the ends with a hose joiner. Simple, no mess and the hose goes in whatever bag you like (e.g. shopping bag)

@PaulWheelDriveAustralia

2 жыл бұрын

Excellent idea Ken, I will be trialling that today

@PaulWheelDriveAustralia

2 жыл бұрын

Now my go to solution, thanks again Ken

good tips thanks.

@PaulWheelDriveAustralia

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Anne

On your water hose I use the connectors with the valves in them so no leaks when in the bag 👍

@PaulWheelDriveAustralia

2 жыл бұрын

Good tip!

As an electrian your tip for coiling the lead around the gas bottle is not a good idea ,it creates a magnetic field around the gas bottle there for the lead heats up and could cause a fire under hi load situations eg running a air conditioner or hi current loads eg heaters ,microwaves and ovens , maybe talk to an electrician before you put tips on this forum ,other than that it,s a great forum cheers.

@PaulWheelDriveAustralia

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Andrew. I have put a newsflash note below the video. I will do some more research in future, cheers

@PaulWheelDriveAustralia

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Andrew, A genuine question. I have a large Pvc tube at the front of the van, I was thinking that would be a tidy way to keep my cables off the ground. Would that be safe? I can send a photo if needed

@andrewmorgan4306

2 жыл бұрын

I know it,s nice to keep every thing tidy but electrical extension leads need to completely unround to prevent heating issues with coiled leads ,if you have a long lead put it under your van in a S fashion not crossing over i hope this helps ,if you ve seen v8 super car drivers have cooling vests on you can see the tubes running across the vest this what you need to do with the extension lead.

@PaulWheelDriveAustralia

2 жыл бұрын

@@andrewmorgan4306 excellent, more than happy to share that idea. Thanks for taking the time to respond, All the best, Paul

@jimlofts5433

2 жыл бұрын

@@PaulWheelDriveAustralia no same as above

they are called bugle screws.that one is for treated pine.can get galvanised also.

@PaulWheelDriveAustralia

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Greg, Thanks for that, Bugle screws, someone else referred to them as Batten screws, also

Good video. However re coiling the power lead around the top of the gas bottle. This is a big no no. When the lead is coil around like that the main problem is it becomes a coil and if you have the Air con on and run the electric hot plate the current draw may cause the lead to heat up. This could get to the stage where it melts the lead. I have seen this happen and being on the gas bottle could cause a major problem, like bang. You don't want someone taking you to court over this advice. The lead excess should be ran back along the caravan back and forth a couple of times this will stop the lead creating a magnetic field and over heating. Just trying to help.

@PaulWheelDriveAustralia

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gary, It was rectified in my latest video

Some useful tips there Paul, I cannot understand why they cannot make the food grade hose more plyable so its easy to roll up and store

@PaulWheelDriveAustralia

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, Terry, I'm always wrestling 🤼‍♂️ to get my hose packed away

The words you were looking for were cable ties and door mechanism. You can also buy towel rail and towel rail brackets instead of curtain rail brackets for the door.

@PaulWheelDriveAustralia

3 ай бұрын

Glen, you are a words with, thank you

@PaulWheelDriveAustralia

3 ай бұрын

wordsmith

Spirit level has been tricky with the tent but I'm trying to get it right

@PaulWheelDriveAustralia

2 жыл бұрын

I'm wondering if you're not confusing it with alcohol (spirit) level

Use some super glue around the Velcro on the brush cup, helps the whole lot stay in place on a hot day 🚁👍👍👍

@PaulWheelDriveAustralia

2 жыл бұрын

I'll try that, thanks

Could you please do 11 favourite dishes and drinks while in the van

@PaulWheelDriveAustralia

2 жыл бұрын

Ha-ha Lu, you crack me up 🤣

Batten screws

@PaulWheelDriveAustralia

2 жыл бұрын

Not sure what you mean?

@reiddryden9805

2 жыл бұрын

Batten screws are those long things you drove into the ground to keep the awning down on the pop up

@PaulWheelDriveAustralia

2 жыл бұрын

@@reiddryden9805 oh, thanks Reid. Yes, they are very strong, love them 👌