What is the RVSA and does it apply to me as a self builder?
The information in this article is from the Caravan Industry Association of Australia and it is reproduced below to help DIY Caravan customers understand and comply with the changes in legislation. The Road Vehicle Standards Act (RVSA) is the biggest legislative change the Australian Caravan Industr...
How to Insure your self build project or Caravan
Ensuring you are able to insure your self-build project when it is completed is important to consider at the beginning, as is making sure the premium is reasonable. There are a few steps the self-builder can take to take care of this. essentially the goal is to demonstrate the project…...
How do I collect my Composite Panel Kit?
Composite Panels are not really suitable for general freight - they are often large in sizehave a high quality finish on each sidethey are not suitable for loading with other itemsthey need to be handled with care Besides the inevitable high cost of freight there is also a risk of…...
Shower Door FAQs
Can you supply a Shower Door a particular height to suit my job? Glide-away and Rollaway shower doors come in certain heights only and the height cannot be modified to suit your application. The Glide-away Door comes in 6 choices (1525, 1600, 1650, 1700, 1750 1800mm) and the Rollaway Door…...
How do I get started? – I want to build a project using Composite Panels.
Building a caravan or RV project can be compared to building a small house. It is not possible to learn the subject in a day but it is advisable to work through it step by step and do your due diligence: Do all your research first - to see what's…...
Composite Panels FAQs
Where are the Composite Panels made? Our Suppliers are all high quality Australian businesses making panels for the caravan manufacturing trade. They are located in different States with Kit A produced in SE Queensland, Kit B in Melbourne and Kit C in Northern NSW. The panel kits differ in pricing,&...
Cruisemaster Suspension FAQs
I want to build a chassis for a Cruisemaster Suspension system - how do I find the dimensions etc I need? Once you have chosen the type of CM suspension you want eg XT Freestyle Air System- Tandem axle you need to study the Documents which can be found on…...
Can we phone DIY Caravans for some info?
We welcome all initial enquiries via the contact page on our website where customers can explain what information or product they are interested in and provide some details. This allows us to give a more thorough reply with links to more detailed info if applicable. Many of the answers can…...
DIY Showers FAQs
Where are the showers made? DIY showers are manufactured in SE Queensland by a dedicated family business. The showers are made to a very high quality from one piece fibre-glass molds. We are confident you will be very pleased with the quality of this product. How do you freight the…...
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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