Hints, Tips and Great ideas

thalls01 · thalls01

Hi Nomads, Have you ever removed the grill to expose the rear of your 3-way fridge? Well I had reason to today on a relatively new 9 month old 21'6" van only to find the 240 volt cable running from an internal cupboard was resting against the flu. Fortunately for us we have not used the fridge on gas as yet. ...

PURCY · PURCY

Here are my hints and tips to help you get the most channels with a camping antenna. https://www.foldawayantenna.com.au/ If you travel to remote areas like Wooli NSW you will notice that there's very little reception and trust me you will pull out your hair over it! I've tried the lot from post antenn...

Buzz Lightbulb · Buzz Lightbulb

I saw this article about the WWII history in WA: WWII history kept alive at heritage-listed Fortress Fremantle's Leighton Battery, a window on wartime Perth [url]https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-06-17/wwii-history-preserved-at-leighton-battery-fortress-fremantle/101139256[/...

Buzz Lightbulb · Buzz Lightbulb

We've seen the cost of lettuces up to $10 and a watermelon $100. This tip may help reduce one's expenditure on vegetables: Fruit and veggie price hikes are hurting household budgets. Experts say shopping seasonally could save you money [url]https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-06-09/what-fru...

VK3XP · VK3XP

Vicks has many uses, keeps flys away. Clears up dry skin patches, good for clearing fungal nails. Oh and its good for colds.

Stewart · Stewart

Hi What have people done to improve their front galley hatch. Ours is really difficult to use as we often have stuff sitting on the bench. It is impossible to keep vegetables in there as it gets too warm from the fridge or AC when in use. I was thinking of removing the basket altogether and just making it...

Possum3 · Possum3

For those wondering, How did I do it?":I boiled about a litre of water, and 2 tablespoons of vinegar, a teaspoon of sodium bicarbonate, two cups of coke and half cup of lemon juice then stirred well .Waited 3 minutes, put the pan in the solution for 40 minutes, then added a table spoon of bleach.Then I bru...

Craig1 · Craig1

Do not forget to give your jump starter a recharge, maybe twice a year. For those lucky enough to own the Greatest Tow Vehicle- LC 200, if fitted with a cargo barrier- the back lift up door will not open if the battery is flat, so find another spot.

Newy · Newy

Anyone have a good roof sealant method. Water leaks not my idea of fun

Craig1 · Craig1

Wish I had found this before I changed the bloody heavy battery in the boot. It must be 50 years old I guess. -- Edited by Craig1 on Sunday 24th of April 2022 12:10:12 PM

Long Weekend · Long Weekend

Several months ago the float arm in my Thetford C200 cassette dropped out as I attempted to free it up. In the intervening time I spent many frustrating efforts trying refit the float arm back in. The problem being that while holding the float hinge it was not possible to feel where it was supposed to go....

Faduv · Faduv

Hi, being a newbie to this forum, what are 2 or 3 things you can not do without while camping?

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

Swipe keyboards are certainly an improvement over "hunt and peck" but it's still tedious typing more than a couple of lines with them. To this end I have recently treated myself to a Logitech K380 Bluetooth keyboard from Officeworks for $48: K380 keyboard It's an excellent device; small, light and...

Cardie Bob · Cardie Bob

I have the tarp, just need to know best/easiest way to attach a "rope" to it, so that it can slide into the rail. Any ideas? Instead of putting up an awkward, awning, with a number of poles, we have bought a gazebo that is erected very quickly. To sit alongside of the van, but needs a tarp over part of it, to...

oldbloke · oldbloke

I have put one of these on the drain plug of my rear water tank. (Kiss) Just turn on the tap to get an accurate water level. And because it's just push on I can simply twist it to drain the tank if needed. More accurate than the 12v gauge in the kitchen. Now adding this one to the front tank which I suspect is not...

Christos · Christos

Help please!! Have developed a problem when connecting mains water hose to caravan. After connection, the water is leaking out of the hose attachment connected to the water intake on the side of caravan. Have tried to seal it with plumbing tape, but no joy. Have tried different click on connections,...

Aus-Kiwi · Aus-Kiwi

What could go wrong ?

Tamsun · Tamsun

Hey there everyone,I recently found a super cheap and easy recipe for cookies that don't require baking which is perfect for on the road living. This was the first time I had made them so wasn't sure what they tasted like until now! I added the recipe to my vlog so you can check that out also if that's your t...

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

Tightly wrap the stem end of the banana in clingfilm and store in the fridge. The skin will go black but the inner banana remains firm.

goldenyears · goldenyears

Probably already known but thought i would mention it again ... time of year for flys .. when up north was told about vicks to keep the flys away ..... well i can tell you all.... dab on the nose or ears bye bye flys !!!

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	3-Way Fridge Fire Waiting to Happen! fire 3-way fridge fridge flu (Preview) Hi Nomads, Have you ever removed the grill to expose the rear of your 3-way fridge? Well I had reason to today on a relatively new 9 month old 21'6" van only to find the 240 volt cable running from an internal cupboard was resting against the flu. Fortunately for us we have not used the fridge on gas as yet. ...	thalls01	2	1657	07:06 AM Jun 26, 2022 by Mike Harding
	Best aerial for TV reception tv foldaway fold away reception HD camping (Preview) Here are my hints and tips to help you get the most channels with a camping antenna. https://www.foldawayantenna.com.au/ If you travel to remote areas like Wooli NSW you will notice that there's very little reception and trust me you will pull out your hair over it! I've tried the lot from post antenn...	PURCY	10	6495	04:37 PM Jun 25, 2022 by goldenyears
	WWII history being kept alive in WA (Preview) I saw this article about the WWII history in WA: WWII history kept alive at heritage-listed Fortress Fremantle's Leighton Battery, a window on wartime Perth [url]https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-06-17/wwii-history-preserved-at-leighton-battery-fortress-fremantle/101139256[/...	Buzz Lightbulb	1	1207	05:21 PM Jun 21, 2022 by Sandyfreckle
	Buying seasonal vegetables may help finances (Preview) We've seen the cost of lettuces up to $10 and a watermelon $100. This tip may help reduce one's expenditure on vegetables: Fruit and veggie price hikes are hurting household budgets. Experts say shopping seasonally could save you money [url]https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-06-09/what-fru...	Buzz Lightbulb	8	1442	04:37 PM Jun 12, 2022 by Buzz Lightbulb
	Vicks the wonder stuff (Preview) Vicks has many uses, keeps flys away. Clears up dry skin patches, good for clearing fungal nails. Oh and its good for colds.	VK3XP	1	1646	04:18 PM May 30, 2022 by Bicyclecamper
	Front Galley bench hatch (Preview) Hi What have people done to improve their front galley hatch. Ours is really difficult to use as we often have stuff sitting on the bench. It is impossible to keep vegetables in there as it gets too warm from the fridge or AC when in use. I was thinking of removing the basket altogether and just making it...	Stewart	1	1123	08:44 PM May 29, 2022 by yobarr
	Shiny Pan. (Preview) For those wondering, How did I do it?":I boiled about a litre of water, and 2 tablespoons of vinegar, a teaspoon of sodium bicarbonate, two cups of coke and half cup of lemon juice then stirred well .Waited 3 minutes, put the pan in the solution for 40 minutes, then added a table spoon of bleach.Then I bru...	Possum3	11	2187	02:16 PM May 28, 2022 by VK3XP
	Jump Start Recharge (Preview) Do not forget to give your jump starter a recharge, maybe twice a year. For those lucky enough to own the Greatest Tow Vehicle- LC 200, if fitted with a cargo barrier- the back lift up door will not open if the battery is flat, so find another spot.	Craig1	1	1218	03:25 PM May 18, 2022 by Whenarewethere
	Roof sealing (Preview) Anyone have a good roof sealant method. Water leaks not my idea of fun	Newy	5	1249	07:39 PM May 4, 2022 by Possum3
	Battery Lifter,Carrier a real one (Preview) Wish I had found this before I changed the bloody heavy battery in the boot. It must be 50 years old I guess. -- Edited by Craig1 on Sunday 24th of April 2022 12:10:12 PM	Craig1	4	1218	07:44 PM Apr 29, 2022 by Sarco Harris
	Fitting Float Arm into Thetford Cassette. (Preview) Several months ago the float arm in my Thetford C200 cassette dropped out as I attempted to free it up. In the intervening time I spent many frustrating efforts trying refit the float arm back in. The problem being that while holding the float hinge it was not possible to feel where it was supposed to go....	Long Weekend	9	2764	08:57 PM Apr 24, 2022 by Keith P
	Top 3 things you can not do without (Preview) Hi, being a newbie to this forum, what are 2 or 3 things you can not do without while camping?	Faduv	20	3322	06:00 PM Apr 12, 2022 by Whenarewethere
	A physical keyboard for your phone/tablet (Preview) Swipe keyboards are certainly an improvement over "hunt and peck" but it's still tedious typing more than a couple of lines with them. To this end I have recently treated myself to a Logitech K380 Bluetooth keyboard from Officeworks for $48: K380 keyboard It's an excellent device; small, light and...	Mike Harding	8	1495	07:39 PM Feb 28, 2022 by Gary and Barb
	Attaching a lightweight tarp to the side of caravan, utilising the aluminium track previously installed for an annex (Preview) I have the tarp, just need to know best/easiest way to attach a "rope" to it, so that it can slide into the rail. Any ideas? Instead of putting up an awkward, awning, with a number of poles, we have bought a gazebo that is erected very quickly. To sit alongside of the van, but needs a tarp over part of it, to...	Cardie Bob	5	1432	10:57 PM Feb 21, 2022 by Cardie Bob
	Water tank guage/level (Preview) I have put one of these on the drain plug of my rear water tank. (Kiss) Just turn on the tap to get an accurate water level. And because it's just push on I can simply twist it to drain the tank if needed. More accurate than the 12v gauge in the kitchen. Now adding this one to the front tank which I suspect is not...	oldbloke	10	2313	07:43 PM Feb 9, 2022 by SoloMC
	Mains water hose connection problem (Preview) Help please!! Have developed a problem when connecting mains water hose to caravan. After connection, the water is leaking out of the hose attachment connected to the water intake on the side of caravan. Have tried to seal it with plumbing tape, but no joy. Have tried different click on connections,...	Christos	16	3159	07:25 AM Jan 25, 2022 by SoloMC
	Here’s a good idea to remove batteries (Preview) What could go wrong ?	Aus-Kiwi	8	1632	01:27 PM Jan 22, 2022 by oldbloke
	No Bake Van Life Cookies only 3 ingredients (Preview) Hey there everyone,I recently found a super cheap and easy recipe for cookies that don't require baking which is perfect for on the road living. This was the first time I had made them so wasn't sure what they tasted like until now! I added the recipe to my vlog so you can check that out also if that's your t...	Tamsun	0	1266	05:17 PM Jan 16, 2022 by Tamsun
	Storing bananas (Preview) Tightly wrap the stem end of the banana in clingfilm and store in the fridge. The skin will go black but the inner banana remains firm.	Mike Harding	1	1919	05:13 PM Jan 16, 2022 by Tamsun
	Dab of vicks keep the flies away (Preview) Probably already known but thought i would mention it again ... time of year for flys .. when up north was told about vicks to keep the flys away ..... well i can tell you all.... dab on the nose or ears bye bye flys !!!	goldenyears	3	1462	06:35 PM Jan 13, 2022 by Clarky 1
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