Links to websites that I have found usefull.

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Hi all, here is the list as follows. Happy surfing.

The following sites are sources of information and parts that I have found usefull in
the re-building of my caravan and have published here for others to possibly benefit
from. I have no connection with any of these sites, nor do I endorse any of their
products or services. As I have not delbt with all the suppliers I can only comment on
those I have and you may find such comments next to their web address.

Usefull information

www.alko.com.au/ Information on axles, brakes, couplings, suspensions etc.

www.cmca.net.au/markets/marketplace/accessories.htm List of suppliers
published on the CMCA website.

www.caravanandmotorhomebooks.com/articles/index.htm Collyn Rivers
articles for CMCA

www.aroundoz.com/diy_archive/solar.htm Fitting a solar panel to an A-van.

www.gunnersens.com.au/products/plywood.htm Plywood information

www.haymanreese.com.au/index.htm Hayman Reece tow bars & information.

www.laminex.com.au/ Laminex industries home page.

www.morningstarcorp.com/index.shtml Morning star solar controllers.

www.richardsplywood.com.au/products.htm Richards plywoods data.

www.safetowing.com/ Safe towing information.

www.selleys.com.au/ Selleys products and information, (a very usefull site)

www.solarforce.com.au/index.html Solar power information.

www.lets-getaway.com/index.htm Information on towing & towing equipment.

www.floodaustralia.net/products/penetrol_rust.htm?gclid=CM6Y4-TR3JECFQ
vLiQodUWqqWg Paint preparation chemicals, information.

www.ecocampingaustralia.org.au/ Eco camping home page usefull articles
on self containment systems. (Leave no trace)

www.coldbuster.com.au/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1
Underfloor heating for caravans

www.exploroz.com/Vehicle/Electrics/BatteryCharging.aspx Derek Besters
articles on battery charging in Explore oz website.

www.hardingscaravans.com.au/ Articles of interest in their newsletters section.

www.esv.vic.gov.au/ForGasProfessionals/TechnicalinfosheetsforGasFitters/Gui
desanddatasheets/GeneralApplianceandInstallation/GasInstallationsinCaravansandMo
bileHomes/tabid/341/Default.aspx Overview of Gas regulations for caravans.

home.iprimus.com.au/rfh/index.htm Rays caravans , informative articles on
many topics, you need to go to bottom of first page & click on “click here to
continue” to get into list of articles.

www.infrastructure.gov.au/roads/vehicle_regulation/bulletin/vsb1/vsb_01_b.asp
x Government regulations on building caravans & trailers.

www.4x4review.com/feature/shock-genius.asp Interesting article on use of
shock absorbers.


Parts suppliers

www.sidewinder.com.au/index.html Low voltage electrical components.
(excellent service).

busandmotorhome.com/Stoves.htm Parts & building materials.

www.empind.com.au/html/s02_article/article_view.asp?id=180&nav_cat_id=&
nav_top_id=55&clsLink=true Air circulation underlay for under matresses etc, on
line shop, many other items of matting.

www.allstores.com.au/ Lloyds caravans on line store, based in ACT. has
usefull things like gas instruction placards plus normal parts & accessories.

www.aussievan.com.au/index.php Rear view camera systems & TV antennae.

www.australianpaints.com/ Supplier of Thermo shield paint. (good service)

www.biasboating.com.au/index.html Boating supplier, has good specials on
fire extinguishers, etc. also source of stainless steel hardware.

www.brightlightautoparts.com/index.html Lighting suppliers, also LED
lighting.

www.caravansplus.com.au/ Suppliers to the caravan industry & home builders
of most things you need. (excellent service and very quick)

www.ozvan.com.au/index.htm On line parts & accessories

www.camec.com.au/ Major parts supplier, has catalogue on line to download,
the master list of van parts & accessories.

www.batterystop.com.au/Content.asp?Display=Caravan-and-Motor-Home
Battery information & supply.

www.caravanantenna.com.au/ Caravan antenna suppliers.

www.awardrv.com.au/index.html Melbourne based outlet for Camec, good to
deal with & reasonable priced. Phone order only or visit showroom.

www.caravanshop.com.au/ Parts & accessories supplier on line.

www.coastrv.com.au/ Parts & accessories supplier on line.

www.coastlinetrading.com.au/ Parts & accessories supplier on line.

www.caravanservices.com.au/store.php?cPath=515 Queensland based
caravan refrigeratio service, also sells limited range of accessories.

www.davesitshop.com/davesitshop/index.php Australian Landrovers club
shop.

www.batteriesplus.com.au/pl/239/deep-cycle-batteries/ West Australian
battery & electronics supplies on line.

www.batteryguru.com.au/ Melbourne based battery supplier, has discounts
for seniors and pick up from factory outlet.

www.renewablestore.com.au/ Solar & battery supplier on line, has very
good information, you just have to di around site for info.

www.etrailerparts.com.au/startup.html On line trailer parts supplier.

www.happywanderer.net.au/ Caravan antenna supplier.

db.hella.com.au/cgi-bin/catalogue-hkg.pl Hella parts online catalogue. all
low voltage trailer lights etc.

www.jaycar.com.au/ Jaycar electronics on line store.

www.ledshoponline.com/ LED lighting supplier

www.ledsales.com.au/?gclid=CNHdjtqeiI8CFQenIwod9yBykg LED sales
on line.

www.mastertrailerparts.com.au/ Suppliers of trailer axles, brakes & other
chassis components plus good information.

www.narva.com.au/ Online catalogue, similar to Hella, but cheaper brand.

www.caravanparts.net.au/ Northern Caravans site, online sales, located in
Melbourne. (helpful staff).

www.peninsulasolar.com.au/index.php Solar panels & component supplier,
on line.

www.ranox.com.au/401.html Ranox make a dual battery charging device that
ensures 2nd battery is able to be fully charged from vehicle alternator. usefull info.

www.remco.com.hk/e/default_home.asp Information on REMCO batteries -
available from Whitworth marine supplies.

www.pellandent.com/ American RV parts supplier, good for ideas.

www.safetydave.com.au/ Reversing cameras, fire extinguishers, safety
equipment.

www.batterystop.com.au/Content.asp?Display=Solar-and-Wind-Power
batteries, solar panels & accessories. (not on line)

www.solaronline.com.au/index.html On line supplier of solar products, also
good info.

www.solazone.com.au/index.html Solar suppliers.

www.southsidecaravans.com.au/default.asp South Aust. outlet for new &2nd
hand vans, usual accessories etc.

www.springers.com.au/ All things low voltage electrical, located near
Brisbane, on line supplier. (good service from on line purchase.)

www.12volt.com.au/ Partially online low voltage shop in West Aust.

www.allabout12volt.com.au/ Melbourne equivalent of WA shop.

12voltworld.com.au/ Another low voltage supplier in WA.

www.portapotti.com.au/ Thetford Aust. portable toilets.

www.todae.com.au/comersus2/store/comersus_index.asp Solar power, panels
&LED lighting.

www.trailerwarehouse.com.au/ Discount supplier of tralier & van parts.

www.trumauk.com/ UK supplier of gas heating, water heating
,airconditioning etc.

www.vintagetrailersupply.com/ American site, everything for old vans. (wish
Australia had a site like it.)

www.authenticlightingandhardware.com/index.html
Older lighting specialists

www.communityguide.com.au/community.cfm?/mountalexander/profile/artcraft/antiquedealers/181196/
Restorers Barn Castlemaine Vic
No website but would be interesting if you are in the area


Could not find what you wanted?, try Google. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Denis. (Frankidownunder)

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Hi all.
I have found an error in the web address for gas installations in caravans, it is a long url and something has gone wrong as only part of the url is highlited. So, here is the home site and directions to the relevent information.

www.esv.gov.au

This brings up the Energy safe Victoria home page, click on "For gas professionals", go to "Technical info. sheets for gas fitters.
click on "Guides and data sheets - general appliances. go to "Gas installations in caravans and mobile homes" then select "Guide to gas installations in caravans & mobile homes"

This should give you an Adobe PDF file about 10 pages long which covers the key points of gas installations per the current Australian standard AS 5601. Very useful info, helps you talk to your licenced plumber in his language.
Please remember.... All gas fitting must be done and certified by a licenced gas professional.

Frankidownunder.

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Nice list Frank. Thanks

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The A-Van mob have done some good work.

The A-Clinic and A-DIY have some good tips.

www.aroundoz.com/a_clinic.htm

www.aroundoz.com/a_diy.htm

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Good list of suppliers

www.rv.com.au/homepage.htm

[Deleted]

Hi frankiedownunder,

What a great list! I have spent hours just window shopping all the great things available for our vans.

Now I just have to find the time to plan and fit it all, after I have got it that is.

Cheers, techron

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, Thank you for adding this list of links Frank. I've already had a bit of a gekko around and there is a lot of good stuff there.

Cheers,
Ross.

[tassietiger]

Hey Frank great resource list. I am bewitched and bewildered but feel better for knowing about it as a newbie moving into this mystic world of caravaning

[ianmillard]

Great effort with the list! I've spent hours trying to find this sort of information in the past year and here it all is.
thanks for sharing it with us.

[viscount78]

The Australian Paints product ThermaShield is now called Barrier Shield due to copyright. Exact same product though.

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Another useful site I have come across regarding appliance troubleshooting and repairs.

bryantrv.com/index.html

Frankidownunder

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www.etrailerparts.com.au/startup.html

I found this site useful as I am installing e/brakes on my little FR Regent 11ft,er,
of particular interest was the bit about the type of steel that quality drums r mfd from,and the site shows graphically what happens if budget quality drums r used for high level weights, for my little regent with all up weight well under a tonne budget is probably ok,,or does it make sense to get the quality drum ,,,probably does

[jacko14]

Hi
For lots of info on wheels, particularly the PCD (hole spacings for various makes) go to
www.spinnythings.com.au and click on the technical tab.

Cheers, Bob.

[pisces51]

The following info may have already been posted on the forum, but I discovered tonight that there is an ebay store called "Vintage Caravan Spares". Looking through the store items, I can see a couple of things that seem to be a bit hard for people to track down. Perhaps this store is another option for people to have a look at when searching for stuff:

ebay store: Vintage Caravan Spares


cheers,
Al.

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Ranox have been out of business for a few years now.

[tomqvaxy]

Q: why so many deleted members?

[bobt]

They are members who ended their membership on this forum. The last one was 8 years ago.