I often struggle to identify the gas taps and electric switches located at the back of the wardrobe especially when … More
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Mainly based around the American RVs buy with plenty of good ideas. See https://uk.pinterest.com/explore/rv-mods/
Stand alone or dedicated Sat Nav
An interesting comparison at this link http://home.bt.com/tech-gadgets/phones-tablets/here-the-free-mapping-app-that-could-replace-your-sat-nav-11363969427308
Dashboard Level Mount
Prototype level holder that mounts our fixes onto the dashboard. Made from plastic foam pipe insulation to get the shape … More
Give the dash a bit of class
A piece of self adhesive chrome edging can smarten up a bland looking dash. Mustn’t over do it or it … More
Mirror Reflectors
Another easy way to highlight the protruding mirror to oncoming traffic especially at night. Mirror collisions can be very expensive … More
Step Highlighters
White reflecting tape available off eBay can be used to highlight the step edges into the van as a safety … More
Cleaning silicon sealant joints
Even a lot newer vans can suffer black mould growing on silicone sealant joints on the bodywork. I thought I … More
Toilet pump replacement
Need to replace the pump in your Thetford C200 toilet then worth looking at this video at https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=CNbznuzQV-4 I found … More
Water filler loop
Next time you get one of these with your new washing machine either hang on to the old one or … More
Arm rest protectors
The armrests on the drivers and passenger seats probably suffer most from wear, scuffs and grime. Inexpensive protectors that stretch … More
Ladder / Bodywork Protection
Another use for pipe insulation to put on the end of your ladders with cable ties to protect the bodywork … More
Aux Socket fitting to radio
One of the problems with the earlier Peugeot cd/radios is that there is no auxiliary to plug and iPod our … More
Door Mirror Reflector
To reduce the risk of the collision of mirrors with oncoming vans I have added a white stick on reflector … More
Step Mat
A useful accessory available from most caravan retail shops (and ebay) provides a good anti slip surface when its wet … More
Thetford Europe | Mobile toilet & kitchen solutions since 1960
http://www.thetford-europe.com/ Most motorhomes and caravans will have something supplied by Thetford. Use the link for instruction manuals, spares and repairs.
Cab Draughts
There are gaps all around the front seats to the floor where again draughts / cold air seems to come … More
Cab Draughts
Under the Peugeot Boxer on the passenger side about level with the fuel cap there is a large vent that causes … More
Cab Mats
A set of cab mats keeps the mud and muck out the cab. They also provide an anti slip surface … More
Truma Levelling App
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.feo_elektronik.trumaapp&hl=en_GB Truma have a handy app available as a free download to assist in levelling your motorhome (or caravan)
Dash Mats
Dash mats improves the looks and practicality of the front dashboard providing a neat anti slip surface on the shelves. … More
Truma Water Pistol Connector Switch Mod
I read where someone had done this mod to improve the control of the water pump when filling the water … More
Door Pocket Protector
The habitation door has a cloth pocket on it that is handy to slide the fly zapper into but I … More
Screw & Hand Protectors
Being a few years old the bike rack on our van had lost some of its original screw protector caps. … More
Heater Control Improvement
As with our last van we found it very difficult to control the temperature evenly throughout the van. The temperature … More
Bottle Clips
Our motorhome came with just the one bottle clip – unfortunately just one bottle of wine doesn’t last very long! … More
Safety Door Reflectors
A simple safety measure is to add a reflector to the inside of the driver and passenger doors – assuming … More
External Aerial Socket
A useful accessory available from most caravan retail shops is an external aerial point. Many campsites that have poor tv … More
Door Mirror Bump Stops
On the unfortunate occasion you might clip door mirrors with a van travelling in the opposite direction can turn out … More
Auxiliary 12v Sockets
All the Peugeot Boxer cigarette lighter type sockets to plug in accessories etc are keyed ie. only operate with the … More
Cab Draughts
The cabs in motorhomes are mainly designed to finish up as the cab of a pick up truck or the … More
Bucket Handle Improvement
Like many motorhomers I occasionally find it more convenient to bale out the waste tank rather than driving round to … More
Seat Swivel Lever Protector
Several times I have caught my shins quite painfully on this lever that protrudes out into the gangway between the driver … More
Eco water saving shower head
If you are concerned about running out of water whilst having a shower then this “shower head” will help. It … More
Awning Handle Storage
When we first picked up our van the awning winder handle was just sitting in one of the top lockers … More
Waste water overflow alarm
Even though the waste tank has a level meter as standard it is not very accurate. It has 2 indicators … More
Sticky “dots”
The self adhesive plastic bumps or dots have many uses around the motorhome. To pack doors and drawers to prevent … More
Spare Wheel Airline
A very useful accessory to check your motorhome spare wheel that is tucked away under the van. The worse thing … More
Gas Alarm
Bought several years ago when there seemed a lot of press about motorhomers in Europe being gassed whist they sleep … More
Toe Protectors
Found this on an American RV forum applied to table legs but it reminded me of the time when I … More
Removable Solar Panel
Solar panels are a popular addition for topping up the vans battery. In my opinion unless you plan staying on … More
Power Inverter
If you intend stay on sites that have no electric hook up – and there are some really excellent CLs … More
Heater Blown Air Extension
Could never understand why they put a hot air blower outlet next to the heater? I thought I would add … More
Cleaning Water Tanks
A useful link to an article about cleaning drinking water tanks and any other water tank at http://zappysblog.co.uk/motorhome-articles/cleaning-water-tanks-and-containers-in-motorhomes-rvs-caravans-and-boat/
Cab Draughts
In cold weather and you can feel draughts coming from the front – good chance it is coming through the … More
Simple Site Security Idea
In a recent Camping and Caravanning Club mag there is an article where many motorhomes have a built in alarm … More
Dry Wipe Notice Board!!
The inside on the lockers if made of shiny white plastic makes a useful dry wipe board for notes of … More
Cheaper toilet chemicals
Lidl /Aldi sell these biological washing chemicals or their equivalent. They do just the same job as the expense blue … More
Headrest TV Mount
It’s really down to personal preference where you have the tv. We use the original mounting location when in transit … More
LED Lighting
A very popular and easy conversion for most light bulbs – and cheap if bought via ebay. If you intend … More
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