Hints, Tips and Great ideas

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...

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...

bruceg · bruceg

I have a Heavy Combination (semi trailer) licence and have driven a large variety of commercial vehicles over the years. For my personal use I was a Toyota man for 35+ years. Towed box trailers, trail bike trailers, camper trailers and caravans. Swapped in heavier springs, BIG shock absorbers, d...

Snubby · Snubby

Hi everyone my jayco poptop has developed roof leaks and has subsequently left water marks on the ceiling inside. Does anyone know of a way to get rid of these internal water marks? The ceiling is Formica type materia. I have heard that water leaks on poptops can be a problem.

Radar · Radar

This week my wife said to me "it would be great to have the ability to hang smoky damp clothes in the shower cubical to air instead of hanging around the caravan". Not a big request, I had not noticed it before but this tour around the lower 3rd of Queensland has been a mix of rain and cold weather. Into a smal...

Whenarewethere · Whenarewethere

I had a roof platform which I totally rebuilt to fit the car which was great for standing on the roof to take photos. Beyond that it is probably the most pointless accessory for a car. The issue is payload. I chucked out the roof platform & have a net payload gain of 16kg. Roof platform out, 2 additiona...

Donnie · Donnie

Hi All, Can someone offer advice on how to stop water pipes from freezing up on a caravan? New to the forum and just working my way around, so sorry if this has been addressed before. regards Don

Christos · Christos

Help please!! Have developed a problem when connecting mains water hose to caravan. After connection, the water is leaking out of the hose attachment connected to the water intake on the side of caravan. Have tried to seal it with plumbing tape, but no joy. Have tried different click on connections,...

oxleigh · oxleigh

I have made a screen door closer for about $9 for our pop top Roadstar. I fitted a new second hand door with the security door, I wanted to have an automatic closer for the screen door part. Started with a piece of white plastic pipe from Bunnings, 21mm o.d. with one 90 deg bend and one T piece, some shock cor...

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

I'm camped in the forest in north central Victoria and it's been about 10C each day for the past week accompanied by 5mm of rain daily. Although I have covered my main log pile with a tarp I still need smaller wood to get the camp fire going and this, of course, is wet but tonight I had "Brilliant Idea No. 372...

oldbloke · oldbloke

As we all know weight in the van (what we carry) is critical. So, I'm just wondering what people are doing to help reduce weight in the van. Any suggestions welcome. Here is a couple of things I've done recently. Tossed out my old steel framed folding chairs and replaced them with two aluminium directo...

Roachie · Roachie

I got sick of getting in/out of the cab a couple of times when I wanted to hook the van up. I've seen how other couples tend to get into arguments as one tries to guide the other onto the van. Also, having a dodgy shoulder, I did away with the manual wind-up/down leg (I had a Vehicle Components leg), so bought...

Roachie · Roachie

What can I say...I'm retired and between trips away, I get bored. Here's a small project I did recently. After relocating my GME antenna from the bullbar to the top of the canopy (2012 Chev Silverado, with 6" lift), it soon became apparent that despite having a sprung-base, it was fouling and creating...

RobDor · RobDor

Ive read a number of suggestions like scupper vents (theres one no our van), but Ive heard they can make it worse, especially if youre following someone, or meet vehicles coming other way. Then theres dust reduction systems, fans etc for positive pressure. The best and most cost effective idea to me s...

PURCY · PURCY

Here are my hints and tips to help you get the most channels with a camping antenna. https://www.foldawayantenna.com.au/ If you travel to remote areas like Wooli NSW you will notice that there's very little reception and trust me you will pull out your hair over it! I've tried the lot from post antenn...

redx2 · redx2

Hi all, Can you tell me if many travelers use a generator? We do have solar but hubby is concerned it we get a week of bad weather we'll have no power! Many thanks in advance

Burgo1 · Burgo1

Hi has anyone had success with suction caddys in shower. We bought one at Bunnings about $35.00 and tried to put it up,it keeps falling off. any ideas

oldbloke · oldbloke

As we all know space in the van and ute (what we carry) is critical. So, I'm just wondering what people are doing to help save space in the van or tug. Any suggestions welcome.Here is a couple of things I've done recently. Gave away the old 9kg lpg cylinder I used for a fire pit and bought a flat pack from Ki...

Aus-Kiwi · Aus-Kiwi

More a matter of expediency ?? sandals on from bar !! No way these are staying inside !! smell like 10 dead possums ! Lol

traveler · traveler

Fellow travellers, I am looking to go around the looong lap in a feweeks. Not sure if you are experienced at this, but trying to find out what spare parts I should carry with me aside from fanbelt? Im not mechanically minded, Im just taking my + attitude & loads of high spirits.Do u think this may be en...

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	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	546	285228	05:54 PM Oct 3, 2020 by JayDee
	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	16190	09:48 AM Aug 11, 2018 by montstbarli
	Luxury tow tugs (Preview) I have a Heavy Combination (semi trailer) licence and have driven a large variety of commercial vehicles over the years. For my personal use I was a Toyota man for 35+ years. Towed box trailers, trail bike trailers, camper trailers and caravans. Swapped in heavier springs, BIG shock absorbers, d...	bruceg	2	215	06:43 PM Jul 31, 2021 by Bicyclecamper
	Jayco poptop ceiling water marks (Preview) Hi everyone my jayco poptop has developed roof leaks and has subsequently left water marks on the ceiling inside. Does anyone know of a way to get rid of these internal water marks? The ceiling is Formica type materia. I have heard that water leaks on poptops can be a problem.	Snubby	2	87	08:51 AM Jul 30, 2021 by PeterInSa
	Caravan clothes dryer (Preview) This week my wife said to me "it would be great to have the ability to hang smoky damp clothes in the shower cubical to air instead of hanging around the caravan". Not a big request, I had not noticed it before but this tour around the lower 3rd of Queensland has been a mix of rain and cold weather. Into a smal...	Radar	3	238	08:36 PM Jul 28, 2021 by Radar
	Roof rack, rail platform ideas, fuel, spare wheel, sand tracks (Preview) I had a roof platform which I totally rebuilt to fit the car which was great for standing on the roof to take photos. Beyond that it is probably the most pointless accessory for a car. The issue is payload. I chucked out the roof platform & have a net payload gain of 16kg. Roof platform out, 2 additiona...	Whenarewethere	13	308	12:24 PM Jul 24, 2021 by Whenarewethere
	Freezing water pipes on a caravan (Preview) Hi All, Can someone offer advice on how to stop water pipes from freezing up on a caravan? New to the forum and just working my way around, so sorry if this has been addressed before. regards Don	Donnie	3	180	11:56 AM Jul 24, 2021 by Donnie
	Mains water hose connection problem (Preview) Help please!! Have developed a problem when connecting mains water hose to caravan. After connection, the water is leaking out of the hose attachment connected to the water intake on the side of caravan. Have tried to seal it with plumbing tape, but no joy. Have tried different click on connections,...	Christos	4	217	10:47 AM Jul 22, 2021 by Peter_n_Margaret
	CHEAP SCREEN DOOR CLOSER (Preview) I have made a screen door closer for about $9 for our pop top Roadstar. I fitted a new second hand door with the security door, I wanted to have an automatic closer for the screen door part. Started with a piece of white plastic pipe from Bunnings, 21mm o.d. with one 90 deg bend and one T piece, some shock cor...	oxleigh	6	316	07:37 AM Jul 21, 2021 by Whenarewethere
	A USB camp fire (Preview) I'm camped in the forest in north central Victoria and it's been about 10C each day for the past week accompanied by 5mm of rain daily. Although I have covered my main log pile with a tarp I still need smaller wood to get the camp fire going and this, of course, is wet but tonight I had "Brilliant Idea No. 372...	Mike Harding	10	340	07:29 PM Jul 20, 2021 by Whenarewethere
	Reducing weight ideas (Preview) As we all know weight in the van (what we carry) is critical. So, I'm just wondering what people are doing to help reduce weight in the van. Any suggestions welcome. Here is a couple of things I've done recently. Tossed out my old steel framed folding chairs and replaced them with two aluminium directo...	oldbloke	18	804	05:16 PM Jul 19, 2021 by Roachie
	In-cab operation of the electric jockey stand. (Preview) I got sick of getting in/out of the cab a couple of times when I wanted to hook the van up. I've seen how other couples tend to get into arguments as one tries to guide the other onto the van. Also, having a dodgy shoulder, I did away with the manual wind-up/down leg (I had a Vehicle Components leg), so bought...	Roachie	0	90	05:02 PM Jul 19, 2021 by Roachie
	Pneumatic operation of UHF antenna (Preview) What can I say...I'm retired and between trips away, I get bored. Here's a small project I did recently. After relocating my GME antenna from the bullbar to the top of the canopy (2012 Chev Silverado, with 6" lift), it soon became apparent that despite having a sprung-base, it was fouling and creating...	Roachie	0	90	04:56 PM Jul 19, 2021 by Roachie
	Stop red dust coming in ! (Preview) Ive read a number of suggestions like scupper vents (theres one no our van), but Ive heard they can make it worse, especially if youre following someone, or meet vehicles coming other way. Then theres dust reduction systems, fans etc for positive pressure. The best and most cost effective idea to me s...	RobDor	5	245	08:53 PM Jul 18, 2021 by RobDor
	Best aerial for TV reception tv foldaway fold away reception HD camping (Preview) Here are my hints and tips to help you get the most channels with a camping antenna. https://www.foldawayantenna.com.au/ If you travel to remote areas like Wooli NSW you will notice that there's very little reception and trust me you will pull out your hair over it! I've tried the lot from post antenn...	PURCY	9	2010	10:21 AM Jun 30, 2021 by Sandyfreckle
	Generator (Preview) Hi all, Can you tell me if many travelers use a generator? We do have solar but hubby is concerned it we get a week of bad weather we'll have no power! Many thanks in advance	redx2	28	3459	08:32 AM Jun 25, 2021 by Aus-Kiwi
	Suction caddy in shower (Preview) Hi has anyone had success with suction caddys in shower. We bought one at Bunnings about $35.00 and tried to put it up,it keeps falling off. any ideas	Burgo1	17	1364	08:46 AM Jun 21, 2021 by oldbloke
	Improving storage & saving space (Preview) As we all know space in the van and ute (what we carry) is critical. So, I'm just wondering what people are doing to help save space in the van or tug. Any suggestions welcome.Here is a couple of things I've done recently. Gave away the old 9kg lpg cylinder I used for a fire pit and bought a flat pack from Ki...	oldbloke	0	240	01:57 PM Jun 20, 2021 by oldbloke
	Not sure if tip or great idea ? (Preview) More a matter of expediency ?? sandals on from bar !! No way these are staying inside !! smell like 10 dead possums ! Lol	Aus-Kiwi	2	454	02:03 PM Jun 17, 2021 by Bicyclecamper
	loong lap prerequisites (Preview) Fellow travellers, I am looking to go around the looong lap in a feweeks. Not sure if you are experienced at this, but trying to find out what spare parts I should carry with me aside from fanbelt? Im not mechanically minded, Im just taking my + attitude & loads of high spirits.Do u think this may be en...	traveler	5	534	10:01 AM Jun 17, 2021 by Whenarewethere
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