Jardry's Travel Blog

At the campertrailers.org website was a tip for creating a 12 volt camping light. To make the light we bought the following items:

Arlec Light - $9.80 (Bunnings)



Nelson ELV 12 volt Fluorescent Lamp - $10.00 (Bunnings)



Cigarette Adapter - $3.95 (Jaycar)



We removed the 240v plug from the Arlec Light and replaced it with the Cigarette Adapter. The connections were silver soldered and the cigartette adapter was then reassembled. The Nelson ELV 12 volt lamp was then fitted.

The light was then plugged into a 12v socket and tested. We were pleasantly surprised with the brightness of the light.

For less than $25 we now have a good 12 volt light for the Camper Trailer.

To remove bird droppings try a stiff bristle brush. If it still remains grate some sunlight soap & add some hot water & stir into a paste. Then add a heap of cold water. Wet the canvas down & using a soft brush rub the area over & hose off.

To remove dust on canvas first brush down with soft brush & then hose off. If still there you could then rub over with soft brush & sunlight soap & hose off.

Don't use detergent as it could remove the waterproofing qualities of the canvas.