Hints, Tips and Great ideas

KevinC · KevinC

If this has been suggested before, please don't read it. We don't need too much duplication. I've heard talk of owners efforts to stop the Winegard wandering across the roof of the van during travel. I checked mine and sure enough, the little foot on the antenna had scribed an arc about 100mm or so lon...

hard1mic · hard1mic

I am 'very new' to the whole motorhome way of life etc. To the point where we have just paid a deposit on a new motorhome & are unable to collect it until September. 'We' are graduating from a Navara ute and double swag, so we have absolutely no idea what we are in for!! The 'advice' I am seeking relates t...

koomzie · koomzie

We are soon off on our first caravanning trip ever and very concerned about leaving our house and pets just having a neighbour checking on them once a day! Has anyone here any experience with house sitters and would you recommend one? Thanks guys feeling very worried/guilty right now as to the best way...

herbie · herbie

Keep three cans of beer in the vehicle or van in a warm place ( not refrigerated) If a fire starts in the vehicle or van ,in an emergency get out a can of the beer and pull the ring- top just enough to let the foam squirt out. There is enough dioxide and foam in one of these cans to put out an average - sized f...

Happy Camper · Happy Camper

Hi guys - I've just bought a portable fold out set of 2x110w solar panels & being made of glass I am looking for the best way of carting them around as I travel over a lot of cattle grids going North each winter. They came in a padded case & take up a fair bit of space in the tub. Any great ideas on over...

Vic41 · Vic41

I notice a lot of newer users are not using the search button for searching items of interest that may be in the older threads etc. May I give the hint for them to click on "Search" on the dark blue line at the top to do so (but still ask for more updated info on a post, can use the same thread if you li...

Cupie · Cupie

Hi .. As a follow up from a similarly named post .... Before throwing out old jeans, I cut off the legs & sew them into bags to hold my tent pegs, misc. ropes, bungy straps & guy ropes. A separate bag for each. Then I put the lot into an old pool salt bag. -- Edited by Cupie on Wednesday 30th of Ap...

hako · hako

I'm probably the only one, but I find trying to pull Anderson plugs apart sometimes difficult especially if they are damp from overnight dew or slippery from the lanolin spray I use on them. I tried those "T" clips but they felt wrong, so at the Toowoomba Swap Meet I found a pair of ratcheting...

bloomoon · bloomoon

Pics -- Edited by bloomoon on Sunday 13th of October 2013 12:02:39 PM

sarg · sarg

I bought some self adhesive linoleum tiles from Bunnings and Presto.........New Table & Chair.. Tiles...$1.48 each (I think) It took about 8 tiles (with a bit of off-cuts left over......Sorry for the size of pic I don't know how to reduce it. Ohh may be take a smaller size pic with camera...

philchez · philchez

Hi there Love your knowledge. We are newbies planning a 4 month trip in our Coromal popup which has a full canvas annexe. We are considering fitting a pullout out awning however wish to retain the option of maintaing our full annexe and have been considering the option of purchasing a freestan...

herbie · herbie

To take the work out of maintaining your cast iron cooking equipment If you leave the left over cooking grease and oil on your equipment it will form a layer of protection against rust. But if you like to keep things nice and clean, try placing a layer of aluminium foil on the hotplate first for a easy clea...

Sherio · Sherio

At last we've come across a cream that stops those pesky flies from sitting and crawling on nose, ears, eyes - it's a cream called Rosemary and Cedarwood Oils in a Natural Creme, made in Australia by a firm called Nature's Botanical. We bought it in Broken Hill after being told about it by a fellow carav...

jimbo · jimbo

I am in Desperate trouble I am in need of a new Charger for my E Bike Li-Ion Battery Charger Model MCR 0236L Input 100-240 Vac 50/60 HZ DC Output 43.8 V-2A It has a 3 pin plug Is there anyway I can get charge into the Battery Pack short of wrecking the Key Hole Thank you in anticipation

herbie · herbie

We used this method to have hot water on tap at all times while doing the latest Cape run in the xover camper. Fixed a length of PVC water pipe ( we painted it black ) to the top of the roof rack, attached a shower head to have a quick gravity fed shower at the end of the day. By attaching a tap to one end you can ea...

AdventureB4Dentures · AdventureB4Dentures

Morning All from beautiful Delmany (near Narooma) Just planning our west coast experience and we keep hearing how we should avoid travelling clockwise up the West Coast due to 'The Wind'. Looking at our schedule it'll be about May that we can either go West (i.e.clockwise) or go up through the Cent...

JayDee · JayDee

Remember the old Banana Lounges ( Or sun lounge) Well we just purchased 2 from Bunnings @ $20 each. Light weight / folds down flat and easy to store in van or tow. Plus, can be used as a chair or adjusted to the rest position you desire. Great for afternoon naps, under the awning of the shade of the good old gu...

Vic41 · Vic41

If your seat covers are due to be replaced, sometimes it is only the drivers one that is stuffed as it is the one most used. If you decided to buy new ones in that situation, throw the drivers one out and keep the passenger one, wash gently and put on your office/computer chair, they make a good removable c...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... Maybe this will assist you to retain your independence when reversing to the van to hitch-up. When the van is hitched, and the vehicle and van are aligned (eg when you stop somewhere when travelling, make sure the whole rig is in line) then check your external rear-view mirrors so you can see th...

Kiwozzies · Kiwozzies

Viewing windows found in your canvas awnings can be bought back to clear by giving them a good hard work-over with car polish, both sides. Also this will help protect from UV sun rays, which is the main cause of yellowing or stained plastic.

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Anchoring the Winegard (Preview) If this has been suggested before, please don't read it. We don't need too much duplication. I've heard talk of owners efforts to stop the Winegard wandering across the roof of the van during travel. I checked mine and sure enough, the little foot on the antenna had scribed an arc about 100mm or so lon...	KevinC	0	1415	04:54 PM May 16, 2014 by KevinC
	Motorhome 'Protection Package'..... (Preview) I am 'very new' to the whole motorhome way of life etc. To the point where we have just paid a deposit on a new motorhome & are unable to collect it until September. 'We' are graduating from a Navara ute and double swag, so we have absolutely no idea what we are in for!! The 'advice' I am seeking relates t...	hard1mic	2	1129	08:59 PM May 15, 2014 by hard1mic
	House Sitters? yay or nay (Preview) We are soon off on our first caravanning trip ever and very concerned about leaving our house and pets just having a neighbour checking on them once a day! Has anyone here any experience with house sitters and would you recommend one? Thanks guys feeling very worried/guilty right now as to the best way...	koomzie	14	4401	04:54 PM May 12, 2014 by hokianga
	Emergancy fire extinguisher. (Preview) Keep three cans of beer in the vehicle or van in a warm place ( not refrigerated) If a fire starts in the vehicle or van ,in an emergency get out a can of the beer and pull the ring- top just enough to let the foam squirt out. There is enough dioxide and foam in one of these cans to put out an average - sized f...	herbie	7	1404	02:57 PM May 10, 2014 by 03_troopy
	Transporting Solar Panels without breaking them. (Preview) Hi guys - I've just bought a portable fold out set of 2x110w solar panels & being made of glass I am looking for the best way of carting them around as I travel over a lot of cattle grids going North each winter. They came in a padded case & take up a fair bit of space in the tub. Any great ideas on over...	Happy Camper	9	2993	08:50 AM May 10, 2014 by Dodger
	Hint.....Using Search and Updating User Details on GN (Preview) I notice a lot of newer users are not using the search button for searching items of interest that may be in the older threads etc. May I give the hint for them to click on "Search" on the dark blue line at the top to do so (but still ask for more updated info on a post, can use the same thread if you li...	Vic41	4	1120	09:07 PM May 1, 2014 by Dunmowin
	Old or Unwanted Jeans ... For Peg etc bags (Preview) Hi .. As a follow up from a similarly named post .... Before throwing out old jeans, I cut off the legs & sew them into bags to hold my tent pegs, misc. ropes, bungy straps & guy ropes. A separate bag for each. Then I put the lot into an old pool salt bag. -- Edited by Cupie on Wednesday 30th of Ap...	Cupie	0	979	10:55 PM Apr 30, 2014 by Cupie
	Separating Anderson Plugs. (Preview) I'm probably the only one, but I find trying to pull Anderson plugs apart sometimes difficult especially if they are damp from overnight dew or slippery from the lanolin spray I use on them. I tried those "T" clips but they felt wrong, so at the Toowoomba Swap Meet I found a pair of ratcheting...	hako	14	4828	10:15 PM Apr 23, 2014 by MA247
	Awning tie downs. (Preview) Pics -- Edited by bloomoon on Sunday 13th of October 2013 12:02:39 PM	bloomoon	16	3146	07:23 PM Apr 23, 2014 by Cruising Cruze
	REJUEVENAITE TIRED LOOKIN TABLE. (Preview) I bought some self adhesive linoleum tiles from Bunnings and Presto.........New Table & Chair.. Tiles...$1.48 each (I think) It took about 8 tiles (with a bit of off-cuts left over......Sorry for the size of pic I don't know how to reduce it. Ohh may be take a smaller size pic with camera...	sarg	16	1934	09:36 PM Apr 21, 2014 by hako
	Caravan awning (Preview) Hi there Love your knowledge. We are newbies planning a 4 month trip in our Coromal popup which has a full canvas annexe. We are considering fitting a pullout out awning however wish to retain the option of maintaing our full annexe and have been considering the option of purchasing a freestan...	philchez	4	2644	10:08 AM Apr 19, 2014 by chopit
	Simplified Camp Chores (Preview) To take the work out of maintaining your cast iron cooking equipment If you leave the left over cooking grease and oil on your equipment it will form a layer of protection against rust. But if you like to keep things nice and clean, try placing a layer of aluminium foil on the hotplate first for a easy clea...	herbie	7	1949	06:49 PM Apr 8, 2014 by 03_troopy
	Stop those pesky flies... (Preview) At last we've come across a cream that stops those pesky flies from sitting and crawling on nose, ears, eyes - it's a cream called Rosemary and Cedarwood Oils in a Natural Creme, made in Australia by a firm called Nature's Botanical. We bought it in Broken Hill after being told about it by a fellow carav...	Sherio	19	3658	09:07 AM Apr 8, 2014 by Dougwe
	Battery Charger (Preview) I am in Desperate trouble I am in need of a new Charger for my E Bike Li-Ion Battery Charger Model MCR 0236L Input 100-240 Vac 50/60 HZ DC Output 43.8 V-2A It has a 3 pin plug Is there anyway I can get charge into the Battery Pack short of wrecking the Key Hole Thank you in anticipation	jimbo	3	2154	09:06 AM Apr 8, 2014 by dorian
	PVC Water pipe (Preview) We used this method to have hot water on tap at all times while doing the latest Cape run in the xover camper. Fixed a length of PVC water pipe ( we painted it black ) to the top of the roof rack, attached a shower head to have a quick gravity fed shower at the end of the day. By attaching a tap to one end you can ea...	herbie	14	2952	06:44 PM Apr 1, 2014 by 03_troopy
	Wind on the West Coast...HELP! (Preview) Morning All from beautiful Delmany (near Narooma) Just planning our west coast experience and we keep hearing how we should avoid travelling clockwise up the West Coast due to 'The Wind'. Looking at our schedule it'll be about May that we can either go West (i.e.clockwise) or go up through the Cent...	AdventureB4Dentures	9	2196	11:04 PM Mar 31, 2014 by leevin
	A lounge / bed whilst on the road. (Preview) Remember the old Banana Lounges ( Or sun lounge) Well we just purchased 2 from Bunnings @ $20 each. Light weight / folds down flat and easy to store in van or tow. Plus, can be used as a chair or adjusted to the rest position you desire. Great for afternoon naps, under the awning of the shade of the good old gu...	JayDee	9	2126	01:52 PM Mar 23, 2014 by Beth54
	Old seat covers off the car or tug (Preview) If your seat covers are due to be replaced, sometimes it is only the drivers one that is stuffed as it is the one most used. If you decided to buy new ones in that situation, throw the drivers one out and keep the passenger one, wash gently and put on your office/computer chair, they make a good removable c...	Vic41	4	1135	03:32 AM Mar 22, 2014 by Vic41
	Hitching up without a helper (Preview) Gday... Maybe this will assist you to retain your independence when reversing to the van to hitch-up. When the van is hitched, and the vehicle and van are aligned (eg when you stop somewhere when travelling, make sure the whole rig is in line) then check your external rear-view mirrors so you can see th...	rockylizard	10	2676	06:04 PM Mar 19, 2014 by Delta18
	Cleaning clear plastic that has gone hazy. (Preview) Viewing windows found in your canvas awnings can be bought back to clear by giving them a good hard work-over with car polish, both sides. Also this will help protect from UV sun rays, which is the main cause of yellowing or stained plastic.	Kiwozzies	4	1359	01:35 PM Mar 17, 2014 by grahos
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