Hints, Tips and Great ideas

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...

jimbo · jimbo

http://twistedsifter.com/2013/01/50-life-hacks-to-simplify-your-world

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

If you are offered a mud map with directions, request a paper map as they are easier to carry. JC.

chaslib · chaslib

I know many men - but not all - believe the blacker the billy and better the taste. IMHO that is hogwash! I use mine in and out of the van and also at home and I insist they be kept in as new condition as possible. Mine are years old and still shining. I always smear some washing up detergent around them befor...

Hoodathunkit · Hoodathunkit

We went with friends to a restaurant on Sunday for lunch and sat in the patio section beside the store. We happened to notice zip lock baggies pinned to a post and a wall. The bags were half filled with water, each contained 4 pennies, and they were zipped shut. Naturally we curious! The owner told us that...

chopit · chopit

To get a camp fire going quickly I use cotton wool balls with vaseline. Just rub petrolium jelly into cotton wool balls. Put them into a zip bag or storage container for future use. Really gets the fire started.

Canungra · Canungra

Hello everybody, I need to share this with you as we are so pleased. After many other (more expensive) attempts we used a sealant on our caravan to fix one of those oh so annoying leaks around a window and it works great!! Fixed it immediately, yeah! It's called Capt Tolley's, you put it as close as possib...

chopit · chopit

A mate showed me a awning/tent peg idea he picked up from someone. He went to Bunnings and bought landscaping screws,about 20cm long. Using a cordless drill with the right socket he drills the screws into the ground. And out again. No hammering in,no reefing & grunting out. Sure looked easy to me....

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...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

When including net links into a post if you use the copy link function and add it to your post it can be activated by the reader . Note that a lot of users copy and paste and the reader then has to retype the link in to get the info

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...

hako · hako

I've recently replaced the kitchen sink mixer tap and this operation required me to make several cuts to 12mm semi rigid plastic hose - the type normally used in later model vans. Google said not to use a hacksaw but use a special hose cutter to ensure cuts were straight and clean. I checked these spe...

Kendo · Kendo

Hi all. My Wife and I have taken the plunge and decided to spend some of the kids inheritance. We have bought a Triton 4x4 Ute and we pick up our new Jayco Camper trailer this week. Many, many years ago I did a lot of caravanning with my parents (and 2 brothers) in a variety of caravans including a 6mth stin...

Sheba · Sheba

A few people seem to be having trouble down-sizing Pics. again lately, so I'm posting the Link to the one I use. It's very simple, and the down-sized Pics. get put straight into their own Folder when done. The best size to use, is 640. It's also Free, and is suitable for Windows 8 as well as the others. h...

herbie · herbie

After being up the Cape for over two weeks ,as we started to travel back down we were freezing.( even in our sleeping bags at night ) so we pulled out our thermal long johns and long sleave singlet and we slept in them and was not cold again. So anyone who has not got heating for one reason or another maybe gi...

Sheba · Sheba

I found the step into the Hi-ace very slippery when getting in with wet shoes, so I've glued some of the Rubber Shelf Lining onto it. Works like magic. First lot has now worn out. Will replace it in the next day or so. Cheers, Sheba.

GaryKelly · GaryKelly

A mate from Florida sent this link when I mentioned I needed a hose for the camper. What a great idea!

GaryKelly · GaryKelly

Here's a video about keeping your gas fridge burner and flue free of rust particles that can prevent lighting or maintaining a flame.

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

Quick, simple, done in minutes, no mess. A 500mm length of hose that will fit into the small hole in the filler neck, insert hose with a hose click on connector fitted, (just push hose on connector) Push hose all the way into filler neck so the connector rests against the base of filler. To fill, simply e...

herbie · herbie

Just used this bush method to check out if our gas conection was leakin,so know for sure it works. Use diluted washing up liquid smeard around all gas conections if you think or if there is a leak you will see bubbles appear.

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	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	2654	06:04 PM Mar 19, 2014 by Delta18
	Interesting (Preview) http://twistedsifter.com/2013/01/50-life-hacks-to-simplify-your-world	jimbo	8	1889	03:54 AM Aug 27, 2013 by moamajohn
	MAPS; (Preview) If you are offered a mud map with directions, request a paper map as they are easier to carry. JC.	justcruisin01	9	1444	08:24 PM Aug 22, 2013 by Gerty Dancer
	Keeping your billy clean and shinny (Preview) I know many men - but not all - believe the blacker the billy and better the taste. IMHO that is hogwash! I use mine in and out of the van and also at home and I insist they be kept in as new condition as possible. Mine are years old and still shining. I always smear some washing up detergent around them befor...	chaslib	14	2022	09:13 PM Aug 18, 2013 by GaryKelly
	How to keep flies away... (Preview) We went with friends to a restaurant on Sunday for lunch and sat in the patio section beside the store. We happened to notice zip lock baggies pinned to a post and a wall. The bags were half filled with water, each contained 4 pennies, and they were zipped shut. Naturally we curious! The owner told us that...	Hoodathunkit	16	4628	11:36 AM Feb 7, 2017 by blissonwheels
	Cheap Firelighters. (Preview) To get a camp fire going quickly I use cotton wool balls with vaseline. Just rub petrolium jelly into cotton wool balls. Put them into a zip bag or storage container for future use. Really gets the fire started.	chopit	9	2877	04:13 AM Aug 26, 2013 by Cupie
	Great sealant for leaks on caravans (Preview) Hello everybody, I need to share this with you as we are so pleased. After many other (more expensive) attempts we used a sealant on our caravan to fix one of those oh so annoying leaks around a window and it works great!! Fixed it immediately, yeah! It's called Capt Tolley's, you put it as close as possib...	Canungra	13	2470	04:56 AM Aug 24, 2013 by Canungra
	Easy in,easy out tent pegs. (Preview) A mate showed me a awning/tent peg idea he picked up from someone. He went to Bunnings and bought landscaping screws,about 20cm long. Using a cordless drill with the right socket he drills the screws into the ground. And out again. No hammering in,no reefing & grunting out. Sure looked easy to me....	chopit	12	5084	08:15 AM Feb 17, 2015 by jules47
	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	1924	06:49 PM Apr 8, 2014 by 03_troopy
	Easy Links (Preview) When including net links into a post if you use the copy link function and add it to your post it can be activated by the reader . Note that a lot of users copy and paste and the reader then has to retype the link in to get the info	Wombat 280	1	859	02:28 AM Jul 26, 2013 by TAJ
	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	2823	06:44 PM Apr 1, 2014 by 03_troopy
	Cutting semi rigid hoses (Preview) I've recently replaced the kitchen sink mixer tap and this operation required me to make several cuts to 12mm semi rigid plastic hose - the type normally used in later model vans. Google said not to use a hacksaw but use a special hose cutter to ensure cuts were straight and clean. I checked these spe...	hako	15	1884	04:05 PM Dec 25, 2013 by mr glassies
	A Newby's guide to Caravanning Etiquette ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi all. My Wife and I have taken the plunge and decided to spend some of the kids inheritance. We have bought a Triton 4x4 Ute and we pick up our new Jayco Camper trailer this week. Many, many years ago I did a lot of caravanning with my parents (and 2 brothers) in a variety of caravans including a 6mth stin...	Kendo	31	4196	04:43 PM Aug 22, 2013 by Gerty Dancer
	Pic. Re-sizing. (Preview) A few people seem to be having trouble down-sizing Pics. again lately, so I'm posting the Link to the one I use. It's very simple, and the down-sized Pics. get put straight into their own Folder when done. The best size to use, is 640. It's also Free, and is suitable for Windows 8 as well as the others. h...	Sheba	0	900	02:19 AM Jul 13, 2013 by Sheba
	Thermal underware (Preview) After being up the Cape for over two weeks ,as we started to travel back down we were freezing.( even in our sleeping bags at night ) so we pulled out our thermal long johns and long sleave singlet and we slept in them and was not cold again. So anyone who has not got heating for one reason or another maybe gi...	herbie	25	1969	01:23 PM Aug 19, 2013 by VKPORTABLE
	Non-slip the Step. (Preview) I found the step into the Hi-ace very slippery when getting in with wet shoes, so I've glued some of the Rubber Shelf Lining onto it. Works like magic. First lot has now worn out. Will replace it in the next day or so. Cheers, Sheba.	Sheba	16	2210	05:00 AM Aug 14, 2013 by the rocket
	Not so Kinky! Hose, that is. (Preview) A mate from Florida sent this link when I mentioned I needed a hose for the camper. What a great idea!	GaryKelly	12	1849	06:58 PM Jul 7, 2013 by Gerty Dancer
	Cleaning rust from flue and burner in gas fridge (Preview) Here's a video about keeping your gas fridge burner and flue free of rust particles that can prevent lighting or maintaining a flame.	GaryKelly	1	1431	02:20 AM Jul 2, 2013 by TAJ
	QUICK FILL FOR WATER TANKS; (Preview) Quick, simple, done in minutes, no mess. A 500mm length of hose that will fit into the small hole in the filler neck, insert hose with a hose click on connector fitted, (just push hose on connector) Push hose all the way into filler neck so the connector rests against the base of filler. To fill, simply e...	justcruisin01	5	3137	06:57 AM Jul 18, 2013 by Keith19837
	Easy Way to Check For Gas Leak (Preview) Just used this bush method to check out if our gas conection was leakin,so know for sure it works. Use diluted washing up liquid smeard around all gas conections if you think or if there is a leak you will see bubbles appear.	herbie	10	2425	11:19 AM Dec 27, 2013 by oldbobsbus
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