Hints, Tips and Great ideas

ERI LI · ERI LI

TRIDENT brand coconut cream the best I've used 10 yrs ++ Fridged in a container stays good for months..Face,Legs,Arms,all..A EXC rash/ hives/ sting soother & cuter.Winter & winds can dry skin terribly.This re hydrates quickly & leaves a slight,oily sheen on skin..Very medicinal fo...

ERI LI · ERI LI

10-20 cheap pots,bags of dirt,cardboard,vegie,paper scraps in bottom..Pots of garlic/ Chillies/ ginger/ Shallots,cherry toms/ Basil/ mint/ onionshallots..started 6 weeks ago.to beat the boredom blues

ERI LI · ERI LI

Probably had to becos of lack of travellers- so here in Atherton Caltex is $1-20 unld/ diesel.Nothing over a $1-30c.Having a 98' Reno wagon & a $40 a tankful,this tank will last a month.So- others- don't cry- your tears are- catchy ha ha -- Edited by ERI LI on Friday 8th of May 2020 07:10:49 PM

ERI LI · ERI LI

Smells of a strong oil,& buzzers make medicinal honeys from it.What is it-?

ERI LI · ERI LI

Does anyone know what it is-?

ERI LI · ERI LI

Recycling plastic containers,drink & milk & toilet rolls to make 2 light weight holders of -" bits-".. Macrame hanger of raffia $1-50, from Prices Plus,should not get wet.For outside other strings,ropes are from Reject shops & Overflow..

ERI LI · ERI LI

IGA Supermarkets put out daily -" reduced to clear-" items of fruit,vegies & herbs..What to do with them-? Slot of parsleys,capsicum,tomatoes etc,etc I grab..Red Capsics,Tom's,Garlics,Onion,Oregano,Basil cooked & pulped make exc,vitamin full sauces for pasta,pies & dips( so...

ERI LI · ERI LI

2 types over a door hanger $3 & $5 from a Overflow/ Prices Plus/ Reject shop..Hang over cupboards,chairs,fridge,door,bathroom rail ..

ERI LI · ERI LI

I use pillow slips,covers alot for packing.Bought for 10/50c each at a op shop,10 is used to lighten van weight.Covers blankets,clothes,books,shoes,anything-- as they slip/ pack into tight spaces better.Suitcases are hard & rigid & can't fit into small,tight spaces.They also keep it...

ERI LI · ERI LI

Go for the plastics,tin & glass is weighty.Save,Recycle all- any plastic Botts & containers.Esp good is Juice Poppa Blue tops 6 packs which are non drip..Put in- face lotions,Sauces,Homemade cordials,Body lotions,Salad dressings,Car needs,Sunscreens,anything.You don't need hug...

ERI LI · ERI LI

Buy cheap coffee & Nestles 26 pack Cuppacino Satchets.1 teaspoon coffee,1/2 satchet,1 sugar & 2/3rds hot water.Stir- add milk to fill.You will get frothy,creamy strong Cuppacino.Also 52 of them by using 1/2 a satchet.$11 for 26 at supermarkets & turn them into 52 cups.

cjt55 · cjt55

I may be going over the Coonawarra in SE SA to help my brother prune his vines due to a lack of back packers this year. I will be in my van and it will be cold but will have access to electricity but obviously do not want to be running that all night. Last year when I headed north from Victoria there was a very col...

ABNER · ABNER

Hi , has any one suffered a warped front boot lid on a Coromal Excel 542, Looking at ways to hold down the bottom corners of the lid. Thanks Bob.

Aus-Kiwi · Aus-Kiwi

Ive made my own. But for under $10 I couldnt knock these back . From Aldi . Just need the socket in impact drill . -- Edited by Aus-Kiwi on Sunday 26th of April 2020 10:13:27 AM

Craig1 · Craig1

We had to replace the battery in 5 1/2 yr old Honda CRV yesterday. It almost expired due to such low use in the past few weeks and short trips in general anyway. The battery shop said a charger , maybe 4-6 weeks interval would probably be a good idea until all the s... gets sorted.

iana · iana

This idea, recommended by the Chinese safety expert "Ah Sup", gives one something to hold onto, other than the lightly attached fixtures supplied as standard. The grab handle available at any boating store, is fastened through the wall, held in place by a couple of large dia. washers and nyloc nuts....

iana · iana

How to store the Satellite TV cable to stop it from getting kinked, and so it would lie flat on the ground when used. Solved this by using a 24" bicycle tire, some Velcro straps, and while it doesn't look good, it works. This may not suit your vehicle, but may sporn ideas.

iana · iana

This clothesline is simple to make, simple to put up and pull down. The materials you need are two rubber tie-downs, swages, shrink tape, clothesline, heat gun and swaging tool. All available from the green shed. The plastic coating needs to be removed before swaging, 2mm swages, and 200mm rubber st...

iana · iana

Dometic skylight hatches can in windy conditions unhook the mechanism and blow open, and break. We found a simple fix to lock the opening lever in place using Velcro strips sewn together, held to the structure with a plastic tie. Simple and works. I can post more info if interested.

RicAllan · RicAllan

Just wanted to share, on our last camping trip before the world started to go crazy, we got to use the new Smarttek Portable Hot Water System we bought, worked like a dream. So Yesterday I decided to wash the the dog, so I thought why not, set it up and use it down the back to wash old faithful. Looks like he is...

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	SKIN HYDRATER,ALL OVER (Preview) TRIDENT brand coconut cream the best I've used 10 yrs ++ Fridged in a container stays good for months..Face,Legs,Arms,all..A EXC rash/ hives/ sting soother & cuter.Winter & winds can dry skin terribly.This re hydrates quickly & leaves a slight,oily sheen on skin..Very medicinal fo...	ERI LI	2	475	03:58 PM May 10, 2020 by ERI LI
	A Portable Crop (Preview) 10-20 cheap pots,bags of dirt,cardboard,vegie,paper scraps in bottom..Pots of garlic/ Chillies/ ginger/ Shallots,cherry toms/ Basil/ mint/ onionshallots..started 6 weeks ago.to beat the boredom blues	ERI LI	0	482	05:48 AM May 9, 2020 by ERI LI
	PETROL PRICES DROP (Preview) Probably had to becos of lack of travellers- so here in Atherton Caltex is $1-20 unld/ diesel.Nothing over a $1-30c.Having a 98' Reno wagon & a $40 a tankful,this tank will last a month.So- others- don't cry- your tears are- catchy ha ha -- Edited by ERI LI on Friday 8th of May 2020 07:10:49 PM	ERI LI	4	385	12:30 PM May 9, 2020 by ERI LI
	2 NEW PETS were bought (Preview) Smells of a strong oil,& buzzers make medicinal honeys from it.What is it-?	ERI LI	0	408	04:41 PM May 8, 2020 by ERI LI
	A NEW PET was bought (Preview) Does anyone know what it is-?	ERI LI	0	311	11:08 AM May 8, 2020 by ERI LI
	TID BITZ HOLDERS (Preview) Recycling plastic containers,drink & milk & toilet rolls to make 2 light weight holders of -" bits-".. Macrame hanger of raffia $1-50, from Prices Plus,should not get wet.For outside other strings,ropes are from Reject shops & Overflow..	ERI LI	0	363	12:55 PM May 6, 2020 by ERI LI
	Hobby SAUCE & VINEGAIRETTE making (Preview) IGA Supermarkets put out daily -" reduced to clear-" items of fruit,vegies & herbs..What to do with them-? Slot of parsleys,capsicum,tomatoes etc,etc I grab..Red Capsics,Tom's,Garlics,Onion,Oregano,Basil cooked & pulped make exc,vitamin full sauces for pasta,pies & dips( so...	ERI LI	1	274	06:54 PM May 6, 2020 by Whenarewethere
	Clothes Dryer Hangers (Preview) 2 types over a door hanger $3 & $5 from a Overflow/ Prices Plus/ Reject shop..Hang over cupboards,chairs,fridge,door,bathroom rail ..	ERI LI	0	352	08:37 AM May 6, 2020 by ERI LI
	Cut down on weight when camping & travelling (Preview) I use pillow slips,covers alot for packing.Bought for 10/50c each at a op shop,10 is used to lighten van weight.Covers blankets,clothes,books,shoes,anything-- as they slip/ pack into tight spaces better.Suitcases are hard & rigid & can't fit into small,tight spaces.They also keep it...	ERI LI	4	588	05:24 PM May 6, 2020 by Greg 1
	Cut down on weight when camping & travelling (Preview) Go for the plastics,tin & glass is weighty.Save,Recycle all- any plastic Botts & containers.Esp good is Juice Poppa Blue tops 6 packs which are non drip..Put in- face lotions,Sauces,Homemade cordials,Body lotions,Salad dressings,Car needs,Sunscreens,anything.You don't need hug...	ERI LI	0	255	05:57 AM May 6, 2020 by ERI LI
	Coffee into a Cuppacino Treat (Preview) Buy cheap coffee & Nestles 26 pack Cuppacino Satchets.1 teaspoon coffee,1/2 satchet,1 sugar & 2/3rds hot water.Stir- add milk to fill.You will get frothy,creamy strong Cuppacino.Also 52 of them by using 1/2 a satchet.$11 for 26 at supermarkets & turn them into 52 cups.	ERI LI	2	379	04:23 AM May 7, 2020 by ERI LI
	What temperature sleeping bag do I need? (Preview) I may be going over the Coonawarra in SE SA to help my brother prune his vines due to a lack of back packers this year. I will be in my van and it will be cold but will have access to electricity but obviously do not want to be running that all night. Last year when I headed north from Victoria there was a very col...	cjt55	22	621	04:55 PM Jun 3, 2020 by Kantiki
	Coromal Front Boot warped (Preview) Hi , has any one suffered a warped front boot lid on a Coromal Excel 542, Looking at ways to hold down the bottom corners of the lid. Thanks Bob.	ABNER	2	308	02:34 PM Aug 19, 2020 by ABNER
	Couldn’t refuse these screw in pegs (Preview) Ive made my own. But for under $10 I couldnt knock these back . From Aldi . Just need the socket in impact drill . -- Edited by Aus-Kiwi on Sunday 26th of April 2020 10:13:27 AM	Aus-Kiwi	6	739	09:28 PM Jun 1, 2020 by kevin m
	Check your Car Battery (Preview) We had to replace the battery in 5 1/2 yr old Honda CRV yesterday. It almost expired due to such low use in the past few weeks and short trips in general anyway. The battery shop said a charger , maybe 4-6 weeks interval would probably be a good idea until all the s... gets sorted.	Craig1	0	388	01:00 PM Apr 23, 2020 by Craig1
	Grab handle in the shower cubical. (Preview) This idea, recommended by the Chinese safety expert "Ah Sup", gives one something to hold onto, other than the lightly attached fixtures supplied as standard. The grab handle available at any boating store, is fastened through the wall, held in place by a couple of large dia. washers and nyloc nuts....	iana	3	478	02:52 PM Apr 23, 2020 by Whenarewethere
	Tidy Sat tv cable (Preview) How to store the Satellite TV cable to stop it from getting kinked, and so it would lie flat on the ground when used. Solved this by using a 24" bicycle tire, some Velcro straps, and while it doesn't look good, it works. This may not suit your vehicle, but may sporn ideas.	iana	0	391	03:41 PM Apr 17, 2020 by iana
	A simple clothsline. (Preview) This clothesline is simple to make, simple to put up and pull down. The materials you need are two rubber tie-downs, swages, shrink tape, clothesline, heat gun and swaging tool. All available from the green shed. The plastic coating needs to be removed before swaging, 2mm swages, and 200mm rubber st...	iana	8	922	01:21 PM Apr 20, 2020 by iana
	Dometic Skylights blowing open. (Preview) Dometic skylight hatches can in windy conditions unhook the mechanism and blow open, and break. We found a simple fix to lock the opening lever in place using Velcro strips sewn together, held to the structure with a plastic tie. Simple and works. I can post more info if interested.	iana	2	486	09:32 AM Apr 17, 2020 by iana
	Camping Hot Water (Preview) Just wanted to share, on our last camping trip before the world started to go crazy, we got to use the new Smarttek Portable Hot Water System we bought, worked like a dream. So Yesterday I decided to wash the the dog, so I thought why not, set it up and use it down the back to wash old faithful. Looks like he is...	RicAllan	1	585	07:18 PM Apr 2, 2020 by Tony Bev
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