Hints, Tips and Great ideas

Olley46 · Olley46

A handy idea for space saving in the wardrobe is with your hangers ,get the zip top lever of your beer cans or soft drink cans and put one lever on the first hanger ,hook it over the hook and then hook your next hanger on the can lever that is on the first hanger and keep going until you have enough,that way the...

buffy61 · buffy61

Well you know how we girls LOVE shoes!? Where to put them in the caravan?? Today I put a stainless rod in the toilet above the loo...goes across from one wall to the other. I then hung one of those hanging shoe holders that you can buy at $2 shops or Aldi. Also hung another towel rail in the bathroom!!! Also b...

dorian · dorian

If you're like me and you prefer to use the Quick Reply box, you will be annoyed whenever you need to include a URL in your post. That's because you need to use the Advanced Editor to "linkify" the URL. If you would like to avoid the annoying clickfest, then you can manually input the appropria...

Peterpan · Peterpan

I have noticed that a number of CP's amenity blocks quite often have no plugs for the basins. I carry 3 different sized rubber plugs cut from old car tubes. The three sizes make it easier to fit any plug hole. They have come in handy many times. They don't leak either. ( Old army trick) Kevin

Mary · Mary

I used to have difficulty holding up the hitch and trying to wind as well -very hard on the back.After some pondering I came up with this simple solution, Ingredients- A peice of 1" square tube about 6-8" or any length you find comfortable'. Some means of cutting it eg hacksaw ,angle grinder...

herbie · herbie

When your Propane gas cylinder is getting near empty , you will notice that it will smell like rotton eggs.

herbie · herbie

To check how much gas left in gas cylinder just pour hot ( not boiling ) water over cylinde In no time the deviding line between liquid and gas can be felt.

spida · spida

Want round fried eggs? Cut an onion into rings and put in the pan to cook the egg in. Havent tried it yet but thought that was a great idea. Depending on the onion diameter then thick or thin rings.....

Travellinman · Travellinman

Hi all, we are soon to take off for about 4 months and now find we have to update our box to get the new digital reception. We have always been with Aurora and now find we have to change to VASTA. The new box is around $275.00, but before purchasing anything I am trying to find out is if there is a box that gets ou...

Sheba · Sheba

Just saw this on another Forum. Might be useful for some-one. http://www.squidcleaning.com.au/home Cheers, Sheba. -- Edited by Sheba on Saturday 4th of May 2013 06:20:31 PM

Sol · Sol

I was on another forum (MySwag.org) the other day and a guy was going to throw out his rechargeable drill as the batteries were stuffed and it was going to cost more for the batteries than what the drill cost. So what he did, he simply soldered two wires to the positive and negative in the bottom of drill...

Sheba · Sheba

Some time back, I added a tip about using a Big-toothed Comb to open Ventilation Zips, in a Pop-top. [ Like an extension of your arm.] Well, the other week, I found something better, at the news-agent. A back-scratcher. $5.95. It's called a Bear Claw, [for obvious reasons.] and extends to 23 inc...

Sheba · Sheba

This is really a tip from Kaid. Visited her yesterday, and she showed me some Large Micro-fibre Towels. Camping stores stock them, [I googled some last night.] and although not real cheap, they are very light-weight, and don't take up much space. I'm going to get a couple just for the Van tomorrow...

Sheba · Sheba

I always have some of this handy. It works, and is the same as the repairer I called used, the first time I had the problem. If I remember rightly, he charged me $70.00. At $19.90 a tube, it's a lot cheaper than getting some-one else to do it. Glass and Windshield Fix, from Magnamail Mail Order. Che...

herbie · herbie

i use a battery drill and old spool to quickly strip line from my fishing rod reel. Check your reel's spool skirt for the amount of line your reel will hold, fill your spool to within a few millimeters of the edge.

tommo · tommo

tommo · tommo

Hylda&Jon · Hylda&Jon

http://www.yankodesign.com/2013/04/26/plug-it-on-the-window/

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

Fitting a $12 mini 12volt relay switch between the presure controlled micro switch & the pumps electric motor. This means that the relay carries the power load for the motor, instead of the micro switch. This eliminates the burnout of the micro switch. JC.

enzed · enzed

Found some really strong clothes pegs made of rubber, and replaced all my plastic and wooden pegs with them. I bought them from Terry White Chemist. The brand name is 'primahome rubber grip pegs'. They are also sold on line at www.lasoo.com.au $3.00 for 16. They hang on tight in a strong wind, don't sp...

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	Wardrobe space in your caravan (Preview) A handy idea for space saving in the wardrobe is with your hangers ,get the zip top lever of your beer cans or soft drink cans and put one lever on the first hanger ,hook it over the hook and then hook your next hanger on the can lever that is on the first hanger and keep going until you have enough,that way the...	Olley46	16	7541	06:35 PM Jul 15, 2013 by Lynette
	Where to put all your shoes in the caravan!! (Preview) Well you know how we girls LOVE shoes!? Where to put them in the caravan?? Today I put a stainless rod in the toilet above the loo...goes across from one wall to the other. I then hung one of those hanging shoe holders that you can buy at $2 shops or Aldi. Also hung another towel rail in the bathroom!!! Also b...	buffy61	12	4663	06:53 AM Jun 14, 2013 by herbie
	"Linkify-ing" URLs (Preview) If you're like me and you prefer to use the Quick Reply box, you will be annoyed whenever you need to include a URL in your post. That's because you need to use the Advanced Editor to "linkify" the URL. If you would like to avoid the annoying clickfest, then you can manually input the appropria...	dorian	11	2132	05:00 PM Jul 9, 2013 by Gerty Dancer
	Plugs in CP's (Preview) I have noticed that a number of CP's amenity blocks quite often have no plugs for the basins. I carry 3 different sized rubber plugs cut from old car tubes. The three sizes make it easier to fit any plug hole. They have come in handy many times. They don't leak either. ( Old army trick) Kevin	Peterpan	9	2208	06:21 PM May 23, 2013 by hako
	Hitch Helper for caravan or trailer (Preview) I used to have difficulty holding up the hitch and trying to wind as well -very hard on the back.After some pondering I came up with this simple solution, Ingredients- A peice of 1" square tube about 6-8" or any length you find comfortable'. Some means of cutting it eg hacksaw ,angle grinder...	Mary	14	3006	07:38 AM Jul 11, 2013 by Crashtac
	Propane gas test (Preview) When your Propane gas cylinder is getting near empty , you will notice that it will smell like rotton eggs.	herbie	2	1421	04:13 AM May 17, 2013 by herbie
	Easy method to check how much gas left in cylinder (Preview) To check how much gas left in gas cylinder just pour hot ( not boiling ) water over cylinde In no time the deviding line between liquid and gas can be felt.	herbie	23	5090	04:50 PM Feb 6, 2017 by the rocket
	Egg Rings (Preview) Want round fried eggs? Cut an onion into rings and put in the pan to cook the egg in. Havent tried it yet but thought that was a great idea. Depending on the onion diameter then thick or thin rings.....	spida	10	2612	11:30 PM May 24, 2013 by Beth54
	TV reception (Preview) Hi all, we are soon to take off for about 4 months and now find we have to update our box to get the new digital reception. We have always been with Aurora and now find we have to change to VASTA. The new box is around $275.00, but before purchasing anything I am trying to find out is if there is a box that gets ou...	Travellinman	2	2112	09:55 PM Jun 27, 2013 by Gazzah
	Squid Cleaner. (Preview) Just saw this on another Forum. Might be useful for some-one. http://www.squidcleaning.com.au/home Cheers, Sheba. -- Edited by Sheba on Saturday 4th of May 2013 06:20:31 PM	Sheba	1	1837	03:00 AM May 12, 2013 by Dunmowin
	12V Drill (Preview) I was on another forum (MySwag.org) the other day and a guy was going to throw out his rechargeable drill as the batteries were stuffed and it was going to cost more for the batteries than what the drill cost. So what he did, he simply soldered two wires to the positive and negative in the bottom of drill...	Sol	5	2526	11:21 PM May 6, 2013 by Sol
	Zip-opener. (Preview) Some time back, I added a tip about using a Big-toothed Comb to open Ventilation Zips, in a Pop-top. [ Like an extension of your arm.] Well, the other week, I found something better, at the news-agent. A back-scratcher. $5.95. It's called a Bear Claw, [for obvious reasons.] and extends to 23 inc...	Sheba	3	2227	12:56 AM May 4, 2013 by Kaid
	Towels. (Preview) This is really a tip from Kaid. Visited her yesterday, and she showed me some Large Micro-fibre Towels. Camping stores stock them, [I googled some last night.] and although not real cheap, they are very light-weight, and don't take up much space. I'm going to get a couple just for the Van tomorrow...	Sheba	15	3345	10:47 AM Sep 9, 2013 by The dog lady
	Stone Chips. (Preview) I always have some of this handy. It works, and is the same as the repairer I called used, the first time I had the problem. If I remember rightly, he charged me $70.00. At $19.90 a tube, it's a lot cheaper than getting some-one else to do it. Glass and Windshield Fix, from Magnamail Mail Order. Che...	Sheba	9	2562	02:43 PM May 25, 2013 by dorian
	Battery Drill And Old Spool (Preview) i use a battery drill and old spool to quickly strip line from my fishing rod reel. Check your reel's spool skirt for the amount of line your reel will hold, fill your spool to within a few millimeters of the edge.	herbie	3	2146	10:05 PM May 15, 2013 by mongrel
	one more idea (Preview)	tommo	13	2783	02:25 PM Dec 18, 2014 by 03_Troopy
	just a few ideas i found (Preview)	tommo	4	3270	12:34 AM May 19, 2013 by JayDee
	Small solar charger you stick on a window (Preview) http://www.yankodesign.com/2013/04/26/plug-it-on-the-window/	Hylda&Jon	4	2039	02:00 AM May 3, 2013 by TAJ
	PROTECT THE LIFE OF YOUR 12VOLT WATER PUMP BY; (Preview) Fitting a $12 mini 12volt relay switch between the presure controlled micro switch & the pumps electric motor. This means that the relay carries the power load for the motor, instead of the micro switch. This eliminates the burnout of the micro switch. JC.	justcruisin01	3	2394	03:47 AM May 1, 2013 by hako
	Rubber Clothes pegs (Preview) Found some really strong clothes pegs made of rubber, and replaced all my plastic and wooden pegs with them. I bought them from Terry White Chemist. The brand name is 'primahome rubber grip pegs'. They are also sold on line at www.lasoo.com.au $3.00 for 16. They hang on tight in a strong wind, don't sp...	enzed	1	1719	03:50 PM Nov 19, 2013 by Bello
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