Hints, Tips and Great ideas

dorian · dorian

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-05-29/outback-car-fire-risk-increased-after-wet-season/102378446The incineration near the remote community of Balgo in northern Western Australia occu...

GraemeK · GraemeK

Hello Travelers, I have a 2011 Winnebago Esperance 7.93m with Dometic B3000. Cooling struggled last summer, but the continue thump when starting up/recycling during the night was the killer. Lying in bed and anticipating when it kicks in next (every 5-10 mins) is not conducive to restful sleep. My...

Craig1 · Craig1

Probably a utube on this, but drill your correct size hole, you need a nut and bolt of appropriate size/thread. Thread nut onto bolt, screw bolt into rivnut, through the thread. Tighten nut onto top of rivnut, ie as if you were taking it off the bolt. Then hold the top of bolt in a fixed spot and try to take...

Craig1 · Craig1

If you have little or nothing to do, remove the rubber cap and have a look inside the rhs behind the bolt, above the wind mechanism. Dound our " no name " ones have a perfect moisture trap. From a little to a moderate amount of rust. I have so far put the rust convertor on, hence the black look. -- Edited by Cra...

jeepnudger · jeepnudger

Idid read in one of the various sections what was the best way to get the fly screens clean they are getting marks /smudges/ mildew or something that makes the screen look like something has been spilled on them . any ideas or practical ways to clean up. thankyou.

lyndeelu · lyndeelu

I bought a set of these - and had difficulty using them because the plastic top didn't spin on the peg. So, when using the drill to screw them in, no way I could have the guy rope on the top - not even for the last turn or two. So, I bought another set, thinking the first set was defective. And they are the same...

Boothy · Boothy

Hi just wondering how important a heater is in a van? If not travelling to really cold climates would you recommend still?

Possum3 · Possum3

Was in Aldi yesterday - they had heaps of caravan related accessories on the shelves. 10amp to 15 amp (Amphibian look-alike) safety adaptor, water and sullage hoses, awning side and front screens, etc.

Whenarewethere · Whenarewethere

An observation rather than a tip. Just had a new Rheem Stettar stainless steel tank installed (dodged a bullet with the old standard tank at 12 years, rust was coming out) on copper tray & mains cutoff valve (not actually required as it is in the foundations & not within the habitable area, bu...

DMaxer · DMaxer

I saw a brilliant idea recently whilst going for a wander around a campground I was in. I imagine some of you already use this system but for those stuck in prehistoric times like myself it might be something to consider. When I travel to areas where water might be an issue I usually fill the two water tank...

Whenarewethere · Whenarewethere

I bought a USB A to USB C standard cable (Belkin (NOT a USB OTG cable)). My 2007 Mac keyboard works very well on my Sony phone & also on other half's Motorola G31 phone.

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

A year or two back I grew frustrated with domestic cleaning agents such as surface spray, laundry powder and such; not only are they mostly bad for the environment they are also expensive and often not effective so I did some research and now make my own. All the following ingredients are available fro...

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

It is a good idea to "power cycle" (ie. turn off, wait two minutes, turn on) your mobile phone, tablet, notebook computer etc every so often, I usually do mine about once a month. All these computer type items *will* have bugs in their software and these bugs may, over time, lead to issues arising which m...

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

Many mobile phones nowadays do not provide a "Notification" LED, this omission drives me nuts! The notification LED flashes every 10 seconds or so as an indicator of a missed call or SMS, however because most people under 50 seem to always have their noses in their phones many manufacturers decided t...

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

I tend to camp in tucked away spots in forests and such so giving my location to others can be an issue. It occured to me that if an emergency occured (heart attack, tree falling on the caravan etc) then it's quite likely I'll be in shock at that point too and I recall the couple of times in my life when I have e...

Craig1 · Craig1

Make sure it is stored upside down After use, then also spray it upside down till it runs out, maybe 3 seconds? Then, wipe the nozzle with some thinners on a rag and restore upside down.

Craig1 · Craig1

Very handy if you forget to put out in time. This one is a repurposed heat sink, (part of) from a Grundfos Pump Panel. So may be heavier than store bought, but works well for us. Takes at least an hour off defrost time on chops or chicken or steak. Dont know about tofu.

Paintar · Paintar

When your rides is so high that you need a drop hitch for your trailer but adaptors are so much cheaper!!

Craig1 · Craig1

The Sidchrome is a rotator as well as conventional ratchet. The handle will twist to rotate the bolt or nut if you are in a tight spot. The black ring rotates to change direction. Red button to easily emove socket.

Whenarewethere · Whenarewethere

I have 6 (2 spares) Pirelli all terrain plus tyres, to date I had only done 1 swap putting the 2 spares on the front to share the wear between the 6 tyres. The front tyres were still extremely quiet to date. I swapped the tyres to the opposite sides of the car & front rear, while putting on the 2 used spar...

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	Keep off the grass (Preview) https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-05-29/outback-car-fire-risk-increased-after-wet-season/102378446The incineration near the remote community of Balgo in northern Western Australia occu...	dorian	1	1082	07:52 AM May 30, 2023 by Whenarewethere
	Performance of Dometic B300 AirCon compared to Dometic Harrier Plus (Preview) Hello Travelers, I have a 2011 Winnebago Esperance 7.93m with Dometic B3000. Cooling struggled last summer, but the continue thump when starting up/recycling during the night was the killer. Lying in bed and anticipating when it kicks in next (every 5-10 mins) is not conducive to restful sleep. My...	GraemeK	6	1114	10:36 AM May 31, 2023 by Nevd
	Rivnut -can install without the pliers (Preview) Probably a utube on this, but drill your correct size hole, you need a nut and bolt of appropriate size/thread. Thread nut onto bolt, screw bolt into rivnut, through the thread. Tighten nut onto top of rivnut, ie as if you were taking it off the bolt. Then hold the top of bolt in a fixed spot and try to take...	Craig1	6	1633	08:25 PM Feb 12, 2024 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Rusty Corner Stabilizer, or known as drop down jack (Preview) If you have little or nothing to do, remove the rubber cap and have a look inside the rhs behind the bolt, above the wind mechanism. Dound our " no name " ones have a perfect moisture trap. From a little to a moderate amount of rust. I have so far put the rust convertor on, hence the black look. -- Edited by Cra...	Craig1	3	950	11:34 AM May 24, 2023 by DMaxer
	How to clean fly screens in my Starcraft van. (Preview) Idid read in one of the various sections what was the best way to get the fly screens clean they are getting marks /smudges/ mildew or something that makes the screen look like something has been spilled on them . any ideas or practical ways to clean up. thankyou.	jeepnudger	0	784	11:55 PM May 15, 2023 by jeepnudger
	Aldi Screw in Pegs (Pile driver) - should the plastic tops spin on the peg ? aldi screw in tent pegs pegs tent pegs (Preview) I bought a set of these - and had difficulty using them because the plastic top didn't spin on the peg. So, when using the drill to screw them in, no way I could have the guy rope on the top - not even for the last turn or two. So, I bought another set, thinking the first set was defective. And they are the same...	lyndeelu	25	1844	08:26 PM Dec 2, 2023 by snap1946
	To heat or not to heat that is the question?? (Preview) Hi just wondering how important a heater is in a van? If not travelling to really cold climates would you recommend still?	Boothy	16	1719	09:13 PM Mar 13, 2023 by StewG
	Aldi Special buys - Caravan Bits. (Preview) Was in Aldi yesterday - they had heaps of caravan related accessories on the shelves. 10amp to 15 amp (Amphibian look-alike) safety adaptor, water and sullage hoses, awning side and front screens, etc.	Possum3	2	1495	11:09 PM Mar 2, 2023 by Cupie
	Copper plumbing pipe joining techniques (Preview) An observation rather than a tip. Just had a new Rheem Stettar stainless steel tank installed (dodged a bullet with the old standard tank at 12 years, rust was coming out) on copper tray & mains cutoff valve (not actually required as it is in the foundations & not within the habitable area, bu...	Whenarewethere	6	1263	10:29 AM Feb 28, 2023 by Whenarewethere
	Transporting Water (Preview) I saw a brilliant idea recently whilst going for a wander around a campground I was in. I imagine some of you already use this system but for those stuck in prehistoric times like myself it might be something to consider. When I travel to areas where water might be an issue I usually fill the two water tank...	DMaxer	5	1334	09:25 PM Feb 8, 2023 by Whenarewethere
	Physical keyboard with Android mobile phone (Preview) I bought a USB A to USB C standard cable (Belkin (NOT a USB OTG cable)). My 2007 Mac keyboard works very well on my Sony phone & also on other half's Motorola G31 phone.	Whenarewethere	3	1078	04:39 PM Feb 1, 2023 by Whenarewethere
	Household cleaners - make your own (Preview) A year or two back I grew frustrated with domestic cleaning agents such as surface spray, laundry powder and such; not only are they mostly bad for the environment they are also expensive and often not effective so I did some research and now make my own. All the following ingredients are available fro...	Mike Harding	7	1430	11:45 AM Feb 27, 2023 by Cupie
	Whilst I'm on the subject of mobile phones... (Preview) It is a good idea to "power cycle" (ie. turn off, wait two minutes, turn on) your mobile phone, tablet, notebook computer etc every so often, I usually do mine about once a month. All these computer type items will have bugs in their software and these bugs may, over time, lead to issues arising which m...	Mike Harding	3	1565	09:40 AM Dec 11, 2022 by Ivan 01
	Android: audible notification for calls and text messages (Preview) Many mobile phones nowadays do not provide a "Notification" LED, this omission drives me nuts! The notification LED flashes every 10 seconds or so as an indicator of a missed call or SMS, however because most people under 50 seem to always have their noses in their phones many manufacturers decided t...	Mike Harding	7	1731	03:12 PM Dec 13, 2022 by Ivan 01
	Providing your location to emergency services (Preview) I tend to camp in tucked away spots in forests and such so giving my location to others can be an issue. It occured to me that if an emergency occured (heart attack, tree falling on the caravan etc) then it's quite likely I'll be in shock at that point too and I recall the couple of times in my life when I have e...	Mike Harding	13	2051	11:03 AM Feb 28, 2023 by Cuppa
	Spray Can of Paint- Maintenance (Preview) Make sure it is stored upside down After use, then also spray it upside down till it runs out, maybe 3 seconds? Then, wipe the nozzle with some thinners on a rag and restore upside down.	Craig1	2	1828	09:24 AM Nov 6, 2022 by Craig1
	Defrosting Plate (Preview) Very handy if you forget to put out in time. This one is a repurposed heat sink, (part of) from a Grundfos Pump Panel. So may be heavier than store bought, but works well for us. Takes at least an hour off defrost time on chops or chicken or steak. Dont know about tofu.	Craig1	7	1794	09:49 AM Dec 11, 2022 by Ivan 01
	Tow Hitch Two High (Preview) When your rides is so high that you need a drop hitch for your trailer but adaptors are so much cheaper!!	Paintar	2	1803	02:15 PM Oct 10, 2022 by Greg 1
	Two, too handy things (Preview) The Sidchrome is a rotator as well as conventional ratchet. The handle will twist to rotate the bolt or nut if you are in a tight spot. The black ring rotates to change direction. Red button to easily emove socket.	Craig1	4	2205	09:27 AM Sep 21, 2022 by KJB
	Reducing tyre noise swapping left right (Preview) I have 6 (2 spares) Pirelli all terrain plus tyres, to date I had only done 1 swap putting the 2 spares on the front to share the wear between the 6 tyres. The front tyres were still extremely quiet to date. I swapped the tyres to the opposite sides of the car & front rear, while putting on the 2 used spar...	Whenarewethere	7	2049	10:04 PM Aug 27, 2022 by CrashHD
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