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
@PaulWheelDriveAustralia2 жыл бұрын
Sounds like you're using your tent as a means of transport to go on your holidays 😂
@Thomas_M_19632 жыл бұрын
Some of these tips are simple but ingenious. Thanks
@PaulWheelDriveAustralia2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Thomas
@trevorpitts2247 Жыл бұрын
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.
@petergalea60322 жыл бұрын
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.
@petercross86202 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.
@PaulWheelDriveAustralia2 жыл бұрын
A few people pointed that out. I will rectify my suggestion, thanks
@Adam-ox6zy2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips. And good to see that kilt worn the right way round😉
@PaulWheelDriveAustralia2 жыл бұрын
Ha-ha thank you Adam 🎸
@shreckm64702 жыл бұрын
On your water hose I use the connectors with the valves in them so no leaks when in the bag 👍
@PaulWheelDriveAustralia2 жыл бұрын
Good tip!
@mariamiskimmon54372 жыл бұрын
Great tips…thanks
@PaulWheelDriveAustralia2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Maria, travel safe!
@glenwilkie13314 ай бұрын
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.
@PaulWheelDriveAustralia4 ай бұрын
Glen, you are a words with, thank you
@PaulWheelDriveAustralia4 ай бұрын
wordsmith
@garyguest72002 жыл бұрын
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.
@PaulWheelDriveAustralia2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Gary, It was rectified in my latest video
@juliegoodwin53912 жыл бұрын
awesome tips
@PaulWheelDriveAustralia2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Julie
@hafmaint75579 ай бұрын
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.
@PaulWheelDriveAustralia9 ай бұрын
Welcome aboard Haf
@andrewmorgan43062 жыл бұрын
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.
@PaulWheelDriveAustralia2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Andrew. I have put a newsflash note below the video. I will do some more research in future, cheers
@PaulWheelDriveAustralia2 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
@andrewmorgan43062 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.
@PaulWheelDriveAustralia2 жыл бұрын
@@andrewmorgan4306 excellent, more than happy to share that idea. Thanks for taking the time to respond, All the best, Paul
@jimlofts54332 жыл бұрын
@@PaulWheelDriveAustralia no same as above
@gregdrew15582 жыл бұрын
they are called bugle screws.that one is for treated pine.can get galvanised also.
@PaulWheelDriveAustralia2 жыл бұрын
Hey Greg, Thanks for that, Bugle screws, someone else referred to them as Batten screws, also
@kenmann76262 жыл бұрын
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)
@PaulWheelDriveAustralia2 жыл бұрын
Excellent idea Ken, I will be trialling that today
@PaulWheelDriveAustralia2 жыл бұрын
Now my go to solution, thanks again Ken
@senorsalami2 жыл бұрын
Spirit level has been tricky with the tent but I'm trying to get it right
@PaulWheelDriveAustralia2 жыл бұрын
I'm wondering if you're not confusing it with alcohol (spirit) level
@darrenheapy12652 жыл бұрын
Really enjoying your channel mate.
@PaulWheelDriveAustralia2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you enjoy it Darren, cheers, Paul
@terrysmith13072 жыл бұрын
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
@PaulWheelDriveAustralia2 жыл бұрын
Yes, Terry, I'm always wrestling 🤼♂️ to get my hose packed away
@tgfcujhb75832 жыл бұрын
Use some super glue around the Velcro on the brush cup, helps the whole lot stay in place on a hot day 🚁👍👍👍
@PaulWheelDriveAustralia2 жыл бұрын
I'll try that, thanks
@MrKrug862 жыл бұрын
I like your videos mate. Keep them coming 👍
@PaulWheelDriveAustralia2 жыл бұрын
Hey, thanks Kris
@monikas10972 жыл бұрын
Thanks love your tips 🙂
@PaulWheelDriveAustralia2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Monika
@jefffozzee77422 жыл бұрын
Some handy tips awesome Job. keep them coming
@PaulWheelDriveAustralia2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jeff, I appreciate your support
@luouns2 жыл бұрын
Could you please do 11 favourite dishes and drinks while in the van
@PaulWheelDriveAustralia2 жыл бұрын
Ha-ha Lu, you crack me up 🤣
@annedunn58592 жыл бұрын
good tips thanks.
@PaulWheelDriveAustralia2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Anne
@reiddryden98052 жыл бұрын
Batten screws
@PaulWheelDriveAustralia2 жыл бұрын
Not sure what you mean?
@reiddryden98052 жыл бұрын
Batten screws are those long things you drove into the ground to keep the awning down on the pop up
@PaulWheelDriveAustralia2 жыл бұрын
@@reiddryden9805 oh, thanks Reid. Yes, they are very strong, love them 👌