Hints, Tips and Great ideas

Webmaster · Webmaster

Hi all, We’ve collected a huge amount of hints, tips and great ideas from members since the ‘hints, tips and great ideas’ thread started approximately 18 months ago. It’s a great resource but it has become quite difficult to navigate and several members have suggested breaking it up by topic. I wi...

Boroma577 · Boroma577

After reading the recent threads on the water hose bag etc and the info on the Generic Nappy Soaker, I thought it might be good to have a thread specific to various hints and tips etc.We are all quiet clever at coming up with ideas to make our lives on the road better in one way or another so now is the time to...

dorian · dorian

Wear a shirt and eat less (your abdomen is operating the touchpad).

Steel Dog · Steel Dog

Hi all, After struggling to catch our Motorhome door when opening and closing I have come up with a bit of a dodgy idea, but it works, I used a bit of light rope as detailed in the photo and it works a treat. I drilled holes in the grip for the rope to pass through and tied a couple knots at the back of the door gri...

Hoodathunkit · Hoodathunkit

How do you get the plastic taste out of a new blue water hose.

jeepnudger · jeepnudger

Friends we will be travelling with to tasmania have bought themselves a conquest 2009, i have been tidying it up for them eg shower doors out of channels , no hand grips going uup ladder to bed , fitting fan for that bed, eextra cupboard in ensuite, and so the list goes on, can anyone with this model give m...

NDH · NDH

Hi all, Hoping you can help out we are taking our small dog .. does anyone have any ideas on where to leave her if for instance we wanted to go to the pictures for a couple of hours

Treecrest · Treecrest

I had found it best to raise the trailamate in the drawbar clamp when towing the van, as I noticed the hydraulics didn't work too well if the unit was laid sideways while travelling. The other day the wheel dropped down while driving!The inner shaft is held in place by a small bolt which screws up into t...

Colin Penrose · Colin Penrose

Hi all. I like many others don?t like putting holes in caravan roofs so I sikaflexed it on. A few people have spoken about seeing panels flying off. I came up with this solution. I have just done an over 10,000k trip with no movement. I am not saying that the sikaflex would not have held I look at it as insura...

BarryK · BarryK

This post is for hose who camp in a tent. Most stretchers have pointy legs, that can damage the floor of the tent. They apply a lot of force in a small area, especially if you are on the large size. Also, my stretcher, although sturdy without any wobble, the base of the legs do move a bit when I move around on t...

JET · JET

Hi all need a bit of information, I have a van and the hitch is to low its what they call a recessed hitch. I have a 200 series even with the longest drop down tow hitch it is still not level, I are thinking of having a plate welded on top of draw bar, has anyone had this done and do I need to have it inspected.

Cupie · Cupie

Well, after today's episode I reckon that I have to be a bit of a goose. For years SWMBO has been complaining about the terrible squeaks that come from the corner steadies as I wind them up or down. They seem particularly noisy as we prepare for an early blast off, no doubt waking up or annoying our neighb...

ian72 · ian72

I am looking at modern motor homes (used LWB size vans) & would appreciate some experienced advice. I do not want to be restricted from some dirt road travel away from large towns so reliability and ease of servicing/repairs/spares are considerations.

drtooheys · drtooheys

Came up with this. Can handle a few days washing and sheets as well, plus it wont blow over. -- Edited by drtooheys on Saturday 10th of August 2019 03:50:46 PM

Whenarewethere · Whenarewethere

If your car's cracks are full of dust & you have enough compressor power. Get an air duster/gun. I bought an Air Boy blower gun - Waterboy. They are pricey, I'm sure there are plenty of alternatives, but it is well made & I prefer to buy things once! Go over the car with air only first & what's l...

Hetho · Hetho

I have just finished making this cargo barrier for my 200 series L/c. Materials cost $120.00 from the "Big Green Shed" Its not perfect, but It will definitely stop the big lumps from smacking me in the back of the head if the worst happens. The rope is Marine Grade and rated at 900Kg. Regards. Hetho.

Goreckiii · Goreckiii

Anyone grow spuds/veggies or even herbs when on the road? Either at a certain location or even in the back of a ute? Is this possible? Maybe with removable boxes or something.. When i camp i do stay in one spot for a week or 2 I love growing my own food so id love to take my gardening on the road

Muffer · Muffer

If you are travelling around western australia you will absolutely have to share the roads with massive oversize loads and the vehicles transporting them. These loads are up to 9 metres wide and can weigh more than 300 tonnes. Nomads will spend well in excess of $100,000 on a van and vehicle combina...

Whenarewethere · Whenarewethere

I made up a 175amp to 50amp adapter to be as compact as possible & nice & solid. Measured to the mm!

Whenarewethere · Whenarewethere

I needed 4 AWG cable to lower wire resistance over the distance required. 6 AWG wire was not large enough. Also didn't want to use a larger Anderson plug as that created a list of new problems. So I expanded the lug: I drilled a block of wood to the right depth to support the end of the lug & the bottom of t...

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	STICKY: Welcome to Hint, Tips and Great ideas (Preview) Hi all, We’ve collected a huge amount of hints, tips and great ideas from members since the ‘hints, tips and great ideas’ thread started approximately 18 months ago. It’s a great resource but it has become quite difficult to navigate and several members have suggested breaking it up by topic. I wi...	Webmaster	1	13649	09:48 AM Aug 11, 2018 by montstbarli
	STICKY: Hints, Tips and Great Ideas ( 1 2 3 4 5 … 19 ) (Preview) After reading the recent threads on the water hose bag etc and the info on the Generic Nappy Soaker, I thought it might be good to have a thread specific to various hints and tips etc.We are all quiet clever at coming up with ideas to make our lives on the road better in one way or another so now is the time to...	Boroma577	544	255869	12:37 PM Jul 30, 2019 by auzzielyn
	Tech tip: How to fix erratic cursor on laptop/netbook (Preview) Wear a shirt and eat less (your abdomen is operating the touchpad).	dorian	0	141	12:28 PM Jan 20, 2020 by dorian
	Door Catcher & Closer Rope (Preview) Hi all, After struggling to catch our Motorhome door when opening and closing I have come up with a bit of a dodgy idea, but it works, I used a bit of light rope as detailed in the photo and it works a treat. I drilled holes in the grip for the rope to pass through and tied a couple knots at the back of the door gri...	Steel Dog	1	382	12:21 PM Jan 13, 2020 by Wallaby
	Water hoses (Preview) How do you get the plastic taste out of a new blue water hose.	Hoodathunkit	6	585	08:22 AM Jan 5, 2020 by Dougwe
	Jayco conquest 2009 hints please (Preview) Friends we will be travelling with to tasmania have bought themselves a conquest 2009, i have been tidying it up for them eg shower doors out of channels , no hand grips going uup ladder to bed , fitting fan for that bed, eextra cupboard in ensuite, and so the list goes on, can anyone with this model give m...	jeepnudger	1	461	12:48 PM Dec 2, 2019 by Possum3
	Question on Traveling with small dog (Preview) Hi all, Hoping you can help out we are taking our small dog .. does anyone have any ideas on where to leave her if for instance we wanted to go to the pictures for a couple of hours	NDH	16	1037	10:26 AM Dec 24, 2019 by Greg 1
	Trailamate jockey wheel info (Preview) I had found it best to raise the trailamate in the drawbar clamp when towing the van, as I noticed the hydraulics didn't work too well if the unit was laid sideways while travelling. The other day the wheel dropped down while driving!The inner shaft is held in place by a small bolt which screws up into t...	Treecrest	0	427	12:44 PM Nov 7, 2019 by Treecrest
	Glued on solar panels (Preview) Hi all. I like many others don?t like putting holes in caravan roofs so I sikaflexed it on. A few people have spoken about seeing panels flying off. I came up with this solution. I have just done an over 10,000k trip with no movement. I am not saying that the sikaflex would not have held I look at it as insura...	Colin Penrose	6	803	09:27 AM Oct 14, 2019 by Colin Penrose
	Shoes for your stretcher! stretcher legs tent (Preview) This post is for hose who camp in a tent. Most stretchers have pointy legs, that can damage the floor of the tent. They apply a lot of force in a small area, especially if you are on the large size. Also, my stretcher, although sturdy without any wobble, the base of the legs do move a bit when I move around on t...	BarryK	2	860	07:51 PM Sep 19, 2019 by KJB
	Caravan hitch to low (Preview) Hi all need a bit of information, I have a van and the hitch is to low its what they call a recessed hitch. I have a 200 series even with the longest drop down tow hitch it is still not level, I are thinking of having a plate welded on top of draw bar, has anyone had this done and do I need to have it inspected.	JET	5	912	06:42 PM Oct 21, 2019 by Vaughan
	Noisy Corner steadies - a fix (Preview) Well, after today's episode I reckon that I have to be a bit of a goose. For years SWMBO has been complaining about the terrible squeaks that come from the corner steadies as I wind them up or down. They seem particularly noisy as we prepare for an early blast off, no doubt waking up or annoying our neighb...	Cupie	9	1260	05:42 PM Nov 25, 2019 by Cupie
	Which base for a motorhome. (Preview) I am looking at modern motor homes (used LWB size vans) & would appreciate some experienced advice. I do not want to be restricted from some dirt road travel away from large towns so reliability and ease of servicing/repairs/spares are considerations.	ian72	4	834	07:57 PM Sep 15, 2019 by Aus-Kiwi
	New take on a portable clothesline (Preview) Came up with this. Can handle a few days washing and sheets as well, plus it wont blow over. -- Edited by drtooheys on Saturday 10th of August 2019 03:50:46 PM	drtooheys	5	1611	06:23 AM Dec 24, 2019 by Eaglemax
	Saving water cleaning dust out of vehicle cracks! (Preview) If your car's cracks are full of dust & you have enough compressor power. Get an air duster/gun. I bought an Air Boy blower gun - Waterboy. They are pricey, I'm sure there are plenty of alternatives, but it is well made & I prefer to buy things once! Go over the car with air only first & what's l...	Whenarewethere	1	955	08:11 PM Jul 28, 2019 by Craig1
	Cargo Barrier (Preview) I have just finished making this cargo barrier for my 200 series L/c. Materials cost $120.00 from the "Big Green Shed" Its not perfect, but It will definitely stop the big lumps from smacking me in the back of the head if the worst happens. The rope is Marine Grade and rated at 900Kg. Regards. Hetho.	Hetho	13	1217	08:53 PM Oct 10, 2019 by aussie_paul
	Travelling and gardening (Preview) Anyone grow spuds/veggies or even herbs when on the road? Either at a certain location or even in the back of a ute? Is this possible? Maybe with removable boxes or something.. When i camp i do stay in one spot for a week or 2 I love growing my own food so id love to take my gardening on the road	Goreckiii	8	838	02:30 PM Nov 4, 2019 by Aus-Kiwi
	Driving with giants (Preview) If you are travelling around western australia you will absolutely have to share the roads with massive oversize loads and the vehicles transporting them. These loads are up to 9 metres wide and can weigh more than 300 tonnes. Nomads will spend well in excess of $100,000 on a van and vehicle combina...	Muffer	11	1263	08:54 PM Dec 12, 2019 by Kev Timms
	Compact Anderson 175amp to 50amp adapter (Preview) I made up a 175amp to 50amp adapter to be as compact as possible & nice & solid. Measured to the mm!	Whenarewethere	9	707	09:53 AM Jul 16, 2019 by Whenarewethere
	50amp Anderson plug expand for 4 AWG cable (Preview) I needed 4 AWG cable to lower wire resistance over the distance required. 6 AWG wire was not large enough. Also didn't want to use a larger Anderson plug as that created a list of new problems. So I expanded the lug: I drilled a block of wood to the right depth to support the end of the lug & the bottom of t...	Whenarewethere	5	926	10:36 AM Jul 30, 2019 by Peter_n_Margaret
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