Hints, Tips and Great ideas

GaryKelly · GaryKelly

G'day, g'day. My 12V cold water tap switch (over the sink) decided not to work the other day so I asked my auto elec mate to take a look. He got it working again but, to be sure, he put a second switch on the wires in an adjacent cupboard leading to the tap - a simple toggle switch. If the tap switch plays up agai...

bloomoon · bloomoon

An ideal solution for holding down shade walls etc...when you can,t quite reach the ground is to use large plastic ties ,very strong and adjustable .OK if u are staying for extended period. Ties are available that undo, no need to cut them.

bloomoon · bloomoon

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

bloomoon · bloomoon

I have always found that petrol removes anything ! Use it sparingly and don't smoke while using . Before unleaded came in, it was far more effective. -- Edited by bloomoon on Sunday 13th of October 2013 11:08:34 AM

chopit · chopit

I was given a cheap reversing camera for Dad's Day. Set it up with the camera beside the rego.plate. Could see well but the fish eye lens made it hard to judge distance. I have just relocated the camera to the top of the tow hitch. Used some scrap square & L aluminium, a few cable ties & a touch of glu...

hako · hako

Most will be familiar with the so called marriage saver...the Couplemate. Well I guess it does make hooking up the van a bit more stress free but a problem is that the adaptor plate that attaches to the towbar tongue can allow the towball nut to loosen when a hockey stick or similar WDH is used. This see...

Duh · Duh

Makes it look easy.....good upper body exercise too, lol ! http://www.wimp.com/bestgarlic

snap1946 · snap1946

Hi all anybody got some ideas for a spice rack in my van cheers snap

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

Was looking for a way I could carry Jessie around markets etc without having to carry her or drag her around on a lead in the heat and under everyone's feet. Brain snap: I got my granny shopping trolley out. You know the ones old ladies pull along behind them. I cut the top bit off with the pull string, leavi...

Santa · Santa

I'm looking to make a small folding table for use between two camp chairs, i.e. to hold a couple of drinks and a few nibbles. Small and light are the operative words, ideally about 350mm high, table top approx 400 x 300mm. The legs need to fold and when folded the unit need to be as flat as possible. Any thou...

jules47 · jules47

Had some stickers leave residue on plastic when we took them off. This resulted in a very ugly look, area always looked dirty. Also had some "silastic" type stuff on the laminate in the kitchen. Tried a few things to remove the sticky residue as well as the "silastic" - WD40, e...

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

We see & read a lot about what different people carry in the line of spares. Some carry a lot & others none, maybe run on good luck. This does vary a lot depending on the locations of travell & the ability of people to use these items. One thing that we see is tyre repair kits of verious types. Ho...

herbie · herbie

If your dog gets wet and you hate the smell ,a good idea to take that wet smell away is to just wipe over his/her coat with one of those dryer sheets used inside cloths dryers.No more odour and dog smelling like roses.

Vegemite · Vegemite

I have lots of gadgets, phones, netbook, notebook and so on and was wondering if there was any chance of accessing power to charge these while on the road, besides the normal powered caravan park sites, car charger etc. For example has anyone asked an op shop owner for use of a power point for a small don...

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.

moamajohn · moamajohn

Have any of you seen those ladders that collapse into themselves ? They go to about 3.5 mtrs. Well as a maintenance plumber I had one on the front of my works trailer it was handy for manholes and on industrial sites over machines etc.Sadly the bottom rung snapped off recently as I had a 50 litre hot water...

MA247 · MA247

Try this tie down all materials bough at bunnings .velcro & hook .

MA247 · MA247

Get a 3inch (75mm ) door hinge and cut as shown in photo make sure hinge fits into awning slot

Ginger · Ginger

I just received this in an email. I don't know if it works or not but thought I would share.

Beth54 · Beth54

I don't know if this works, but I'm going to give it a try at home. I don't know how you'd get along carrying it if you're a fulltime nomad.

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	Faucet/tap switch (Preview) G'day, g'day. My 12V cold water tap switch (over the sink) decided not to work the other day so I asked my auto elec mate to take a look. He got it working again but, to be sure, he put a second switch on the wires in an adjacent cupboard leading to the tap - a simple toggle switch. If the tap switch plays up agai...	GaryKelly	7	1483	04:51 AM Oct 18, 2013 by neilnruth
	Tie downs (Preview) An ideal solution for holding down shade walls etc...when you can,t quite reach the ground is to use large plastic ties ,very strong and adjustable .OK if u are staying for extended period. Ties are available that undo, no need to cut them.	bloomoon	2	1788	05:27 PM Oct 14, 2013 by bloomoon
	Awning tie downs. (Preview) Pics -- Edited by bloomoon on Sunday 13th of October 2013 12:02:39 PM	bloomoon	16	3275	07:23 PM Apr 23, 2014 by Cruising Cruze
	Remove gunk (Preview) I have always found that petrol removes anything ! Use it sparingly and don't smoke while using . Before unleaded came in, it was far more effective. -- Edited by bloomoon on Sunday 13th of October 2013 11:08:34 AM	bloomoon	5	1317	10:28 PM Dec 6, 2013 by Baz421
	Making a cheap reverse camera more handy. (Preview) I was given a cheap reversing camera for Dad's Day. Set it up with the camera beside the rego.plate. Could see well but the fish eye lens made it hard to judge distance. I have just relocated the camera to the top of the tow hitch. Used some scrap square & L aluminium, a few cable ties & a touch of glu...	chopit	7	2390	09:45 AM Dec 8, 2013 by 03_troopy
	Couplemate modification. (Preview) Most will be familiar with the so called marriage saver...the Couplemate. Well I guess it does make hooking up the van a bit more stress free but a problem is that the adaptor plate that attaches to the towbar tongue can allow the towball nut to loosen when a hockey stick or similar WDH is used. This see...	hako	7	1800	07:33 PM May 15, 2016 by blissonwheels
	How To Shell Garlic Cloves (Preview) Makes it look easy.....good upper body exercise too, lol ! http://www.wimp.com/bestgarlic	Duh	7	1859	05:57 AM Oct 12, 2013 by D and D
	spice rack (Preview) Hi all anybody got some ideas for a spice rack in my van cheers snap	snap1946	19	3558	08:05 PM Jan 20, 2014 by jules47
	Doggies carry cart (Preview) Was looking for a way I could carry Jessie around markets etc without having to carry her or drag her around on a lead in the heat and under everyone's feet. Brain snap: I got my granny shopping trolley out. You know the ones old ladies pull along behind them. I cut the top bit off with the pull string, leavi...	Happywanderer	8	1739	11:20 PM Sep 30, 2013 by valnrob
	Folding table, looking for idea's. (Preview) I'm looking to make a small folding table for use between two camp chairs, i.e. to hold a couple of drinks and a few nibbles. Small and light are the operative words, ideally about 350mm high, table top approx 400 x 300mm. The legs need to fold and when folded the unit need to be as flat as possible. Any thou...	Santa	26	2995	06:37 PM Mar 15, 2014 by grahos
	Removing Sticky Stuff (Preview) Had some stickers leave residue on plastic when we took them off. This resulted in a very ugly look, area always looked dirty. Also had some "silastic" type stuff on the laminate in the kitchen. Tried a few things to remove the sticky residue as well as the "silastic" - WD40, e...	jules47	16	2698	05:36 PM Dec 27, 2015 by idexnz
	CARRING SPARES; (Preview) We see & read a lot about what different people carry in the line of spares. Some carry a lot & others none, maybe run on good luck. This does vary a lot depending on the locations of travell & the ability of people to use these items. One thing that we see is tyre repair kits of verious types. Ho...	justcruisin01	3	1532	04:46 PM Oct 6, 2013 by beiffe
	To stop wet dog odour. (Preview) If your dog gets wet and you hate the smell ,a good idea to take that wet smell away is to just wipe over his/her coat with one of those dryer sheets used inside cloths dryers.No more odour and dog smelling like roses.	herbie	1	1053	04:06 AM Sep 26, 2013 by neilnruth
	Access to third party 240v outlet charge charging 240v (Preview) I have lots of gadgets, phones, netbook, notebook and so on and was wondering if there was any chance of accessing power to charge these while on the road, besides the normal powered caravan park sites, car charger etc. For example has anyone asked an op shop owner for use of a power point for a small don...	Vegemite	12	3719	05:46 PM Oct 26, 2013 by oldbobsbus
	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	1502	01:35 PM Mar 17, 2014 by grahos
	Where to hide a ladder . (Preview) Have any of you seen those ladders that collapse into themselves ? They go to about 3.5 mtrs. Well as a maintenance plumber I had one on the front of my works trailer it was handy for manholes and on industrial sites over machines etc.Sadly the bottom rung snapped off recently as I had a 50 litre hot water...	moamajohn	6	2234	05:27 PM Sep 20, 2013 by GaryKelly
	New awning tie down (Preview) Try this tie down all materials bough at bunnings .velcro & hook .	MA247	5	2656	03:23 AM Nov 2, 2013 by Rip and Rosie
	Awning tie down (Preview) Get a 3inch (75mm ) door hinge and cut as shown in photo make sure hinge fits into awning slot	MA247	17	7522	02:48 PM Sep 20, 2013 by MA247
	Cleaning fruit (Preview) I just received this in an email. I don't know if it works or not but thought I would share.	Ginger	9	1821	09:47 PM Sep 13, 2013 by tcp99
	Mosquito control (Preview) I don't know if this works, but I'm going to give it a try at home. I don't know how you'd get along carrying it if you're a fulltime nomad.	Beth54	11	2544	04:45 PM Feb 6, 2017 by the rocket
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