How to specify the ideal Cruisemaster XT Kit for my project
The Cruisemaster XT range of suspension kits is the most versatile caravan/trailer system available on the market today, giving you more options to specify the suspension kit that is perfect for your needs. Now in it’s 6th generation the XT Freestyle gives you mores options than before – both in...
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Revision to Gas Standard AS/NZS 5601.2
This is a key installation standard for Caravans and Recreational Vehicles and covers LP gas Installations in caravans and boats for non-propulsive purposes. For DIY customers who intend to have ANY LP Gas appliances installed, the law requires this work to be carried out and certified by a licensed...
How to calculate what I need for my pop-top kit
For the purpose of this article we will assume we want to create a pop-top roof that is a rectangle with a length L and a width W. The pop-top design is ideal for DIY customers as there is no welding and kits are powder coated ready to go. Each…...
How to order my Dometic S7P windows
So you may be interested in buying a set of the new stylish Dometic S7P windows and want to be clear about what items to order. Unlike the Eurovision windows, with Dometic S7P windows the blind system is not included and you will need to order it as a separate…...
How to ‘design’ my Composite Panel Kit
Firstly a few words about design - At DIY Caravans we recommend you invest well in the design of the project in every detail before you press the 'go' button. A well designed project will meet or exceed your expectations.Ideally the 'designer' will be the same person or work very…...
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Why DIY Caravans is the best place to buy your Composite Panel kit.
The focus of DIY Caravans is to supply the best products for your project at the best prices. DIY Caravans has specialist suppliers of Composite Panel kits in Queensland, NSW, Victoria and WA giving you a range of choices in the ways panels are manufactured, the price and location. Choice…...
How to request a Quote for ‘My Composite Panel kit’
DIY Caravans will be pleased to quote for your Panel Kit once you have completed your panel designs and provided you can supply us with the necessary information. We want to make sure the panel kit we quote is the best kit available to you and you haven't forgotten any…...
How To Calculate Panel Dimensions when using DIY Panel Joiners
Calculating the exact dimensions of your Composite Panels will depend on how you intend to join the panels together. There are 2 main ways detailed here in 'How to Join the Composite Panels together' This purpose of this guide is to help you calculate the panel dimensions for your project…...
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How to Join the Composite Panels together?
Once you decide to build your project using one-piece Composite Panels, one of the next decisions is how do you intend to join the panels together. There are 3 proven ways of doing this and each method is detailed below. 1. The DIY Panel Joiner System The DIY Panel Joiner…...
How to estimate the cost of ‘My Composite Panel Kit’
DIY Caravans are able to offer you 3 types of Composite Panel Kits (A, B and C) from 4 specialist panel manufacturers in different States with whom we have negotiated great deals for DIY Builders. Our manufacturers are all genuine Australian businesses using the highest quality European components a...