Author Topic: new to campers  (Read 4795 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Offline lukeandjayde

  • Learning the Ropes
  • *
  • Posts: 1
  • Gender: Male
new to campers
« on: October 23, 2016, 08:39:21 PM »
hi guys thanks to admin for the add. my name is Luke, and my wife and i today just picked up a second hand MDC step through camper. although i have been camping many times we are both new to the camper trailer world only having used my farther in law's twice but we both  love it hence why we disided to buy one, we went with a soft floor as they have more room for us and our two young kids and now i cant wait to take it out but first i have a couple of things i would like to sort out.
1:there is a small amount of mould on the roof and i would like to get it off and assure it stays waterproof.
2:set up the electrics a bit better as they are ok but only could be better.

any help will be great. thanks in advance Luke....

KingBilly

  • Guest
Re: new to campers
« Reply #1 on: October 23, 2016, 08:47:57 PM »
Hi Luke and welcome to myswag.  Congrats on the new CT.  Enjoy

Happy camping
KB
The following users thanked this post: lukeandjayde

Offline sol

  • Hard Top Camper User
  • ******
  • Posts: 2468
  • Thanked: 133 times
  • Gender: Male
Re: new to campers
« Reply #2 on: October 24, 2016, 01:01:25 AM »
G'day and welcome Luke.
Congrats on the camper :cup:............. Happy days ;D



         :cheers:
Make everyday count!!!
2015 Holden Colorado 7
New Age Manta Ray 16'6 Deluxe

Offline Rob C

  • Hard Floor Camper User
  • *****
  • Posts: 891
  • Thanked: 62 times
  • Gender: Male
  • North Coast Campers
Re: new to campers
« Reply #3 on: October 24, 2016, 09:43:50 AM »
Welcome Luke and Family,

Well done on your new CT purchase.
Enjoy your camping in style!!!

Rob
Nissan Patrol Y62-2023 & North Coast Camper XLT

Offline slydar

  • Soft Floor Camper User
  • ****
  • Posts: 613
  • Thanked: 34 times
  • Gender: Male
Re: new to campers
« Reply #4 on: October 24, 2016, 04:42:58 PM »
gday luke - for the mould try white vinegar first, or if its bad go the bleach. if its only on the inside you should be fine, outside well you may have to leave it up in the sun a few days with the vinegar treatment. if waterproofing worries you don't be afraid to give it a coat of brellaproof or something - bondrite have a clear one that I use but its hard to get hold of, but generally if it has been seasoned you shouldn't need to worry too much as long as you don't scrub too hard - be prepared to wear out a kitchen sponge or two on it when you give it the vinegar treatment

Offline wilson79

  • Hard Floor Camper User
  • *****
  • Posts: 1102
  • Thanked: 88 times
  • Gender: Male
Re: new to campers
« Reply #5 on: October 24, 2016, 07:53:14 PM »
Welcome mate, for the mould I can recommend oil of cloves mixed with water in a spray bottle, and I have just been told by a canvas maker to also try Dabbing on fabric softener
Regards,

Wilson79


My camper, http://www.myswag.org/index.php?topic=39588.msg711354#msg711354
2014 Ecomate Traveller FF

My Tug, OCT 2016 VDJ200 VX Landcruiser
http://www.myswag.org/index.php?topic=54907.msg955281#msg955281

Offline Lochie0811

  • Learning the Ropes
  • *
  • Posts: 24
  • Thanked: 1 times
  • Gender: Male
  • Camel Beachcomber Elite SE built for long stays
Re: new to campers
« Reply #6 on: October 24, 2016, 08:36:09 PM »
Welcome Luke and family.
Enjoy your camping.