Hints, Tips and Great ideas

dorian · dorian

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/cricket-thermometer/

Wannabe nomad · Wannabe nomad

If you're a budget traveller, who is struggling to find room for a porta potty, but don't want to dig a hole. Here is an alternative for those times you find yourself camping where there is no loo (or the long drop is disgusting). Try the 'ezygonow' poo powder system. I have a pop up toilet tent, a fold flat...

Bobdown · Bobdown

Anybody have a good solution to keep a knife sharp or a really good sharpener? We have the usual knife block for carving, slicing, vege knife etc, and have a sharpener that you drag thru and a small steel to hone. I can get an edge that's okay, but just doesn't last more than a few days. Have tried a stone in t...

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

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.

Johnnym · Johnnym

Does anyone have a good tip for cleaning a caravan awning? We have some grubby grey sections which may be mouldy from being damp under a cover.

Jim Featherby · Jim Featherby

You can never have enough bench space. We have a 21 foot van and are very happy with it, but even in a big van more bench space would be nice. I saw a product for sale to give you more space by utilising the sink area. This product looked good but for what it was,I thought it was a bit costly. My wife liked the i...

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...

bushsong · bushsong

I am removing the siding from my caravan to do some repairs. Around the edges of the cladding, the manufacturer has used staples in addition to glue/silicone to affix the panels. What is the best way to remove these staples so as to cause minimal damage to the aluminium? Cheers, Ric

Clums · Clums

I have a 2002 Avan cruise liner and over the bed there are two round 50mm dia lights. My problem is that there were no bulbs in them and I cannot find out what I should buy. I want led bulbs but am not having any luck at the stores l have visited. If you have the sams van l would love to hear from you.

Trojan · Trojan

Hello, we have black checkerplate on the front of our caravan. Over time it has become quite dull. What suggestions are there for polishing it to make black and shiny again. So far we have tried Tyre Black (looked good but washed off with first shower of rain, WD40 (attracted dust), Nu Look Once a Yea...

BENNYrat · BENNYrat

A tip-- Extra Virgin Olive Oil rub on with tissue or rag.looks a treat.It rejuvs old,tired,dirty car interior surfaces.Only do it during cold or winter & no frying.Doors,Window sides,gears,dash all you can see

Steel Dog · Steel Dog

Hello all, I have had this problem of the table shaft being loose and wobbly at the base, it has a tapered chrome steel shaft that fits into a alloy socket and it just wouldn't stay solid, so on with the thinking cap (2 years later) and I have fixed the problem. I got a length of 8mm all-thread, nuts and washe...

Craig1 · Craig1

Just a double layer of shade cloth, with a bit of ladder type plastic as a tie

Snubby · Snubby

Hi everyone my jayco poptop has developed roof leaks and has subsequently left water marks on the ceiling inside. Does anyone know of a way to get rid of these internal water marks? The ceiling is Formica type materia. I have heard that water leaks on poptops can be a problem.

bruceg · bruceg

I have a Heavy Combination (semi trailer) licence and have driven a large variety of commercial vehicles over the years. For my personal use I was a Toyota man for 35+ years. Towed box trailers, trail bike trailers, camper trailers and caravans. Swapped in heavier springs, BIG shock absorbers, d...

Radar · Radar

This week my wife said to me "it would be great to have the ability to hang smoky damp clothes in the shower cubical to air instead of hanging around the caravan". Not a big request, I had not noticed it before but this tour around the lower 3rd of Queensland has been a mix of rain and cold weather. Into a smal...

Donnie · Donnie

Hi All, Can someone offer advice on how to stop water pipes from freezing up on a caravan? New to the forum and just working my way around, so sorry if this has been addressed before. regards Don

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,...

Whenarewethere · Whenarewethere

I had a roof platform which I totally rebuilt to fit the car which was great for standing on the roof to take photos. Beyond that it is probably the most pointless accessory for a car. The issue is payload. I chucked out the roof platform & have a net payload gain of 16kg. Roof platform out, 2 additiona...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Bush thermometer (Preview) https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/cricket-thermometer/	dorian	2	1303	10:46 AM Nov 28, 2021 by Rob Driver
	Ezygonow a porta potty alternative (Preview) If you're a budget traveller, who is struggling to find room for a porta potty, but don't want to dig a hole. Here is an alternative for those times you find yourself camping where there is no loo (or the long drop is disgusting). Try the 'ezygonow' poo powder system. I have a pop up toilet tent, a fold flat...	Wannabe nomad	3	1746	12:00 AM Dec 8, 2021 by Wannabe nomad
	Knife Sharpener ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Anybody have a good solution to keep a knife sharp or a really good sharpener? We have the usual knife block for carving, slicing, vege knife etc, and have a sharpener that you drag thru and a small steel to hone. I can get an edge that's okay, but just doesn't last more than a few days. Have tried a stone in t...	Bobdown	31	4788	05:19 PM Jul 27, 2022 by woolman
	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	3124	06:00 PM Apr 12, 2022 by Whenarewethere
	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	1705	05:13 PM Jan 16, 2022 by Tamsun
	Cleaning awnings (Preview) Does anyone have a good tip for cleaning a caravan awning? We have some grubby grey sections which may be mouldy from being damp under a cover.	Johnnym	11	2791	06:38 PM Feb 22, 2023 by spida
	Need more bench space in your van? (Preview) You can never have enough bench space. We have a 21 foot van and are very happy with it, but even in a big van more bench space would be nice. I saw a product for sale to give you more space by utilising the sink area. This product looked good but for what it was,I thought it was a bit costly. My wife liked the i...	Jim Featherby	9	2604	11:56 AM Oct 4, 2021 by Possum3
	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	2000	07:43 PM Feb 9, 2022 by SoloMC
	Removing Staples from Aluminium Cladding (Preview) I am removing the siding from my caravan to do some repairs. Around the edges of the cladding, the manufacturer has used staples in addition to glue/silicone to affix the panels. What is the best way to remove these staples so as to cause minimal damage to the aluminium? Cheers, Ric	bushsong	8	1303	10:33 PM Sep 3, 2021 by Possum3
	Light bulbs (Preview) I have a 2002 Avan cruise liner and over the bed there are two round 50mm dia lights. My problem is that there were no bulbs in them and I cannot find out what I should buy. I want led bulbs but am not having any luck at the stores l have visited. If you have the sams van l would love to hear from you.	Clums	7	1352	02:37 PM Aug 26, 2021 by Clums
	POLISHING BLACK CHECKERPLATE (Preview) Hello, we have black checkerplate on the front of our caravan. Over time it has become quite dull. What suggestions are there for polishing it to make black and shiny again. So far we have tried Tyre Black (looked good but washed off with first shower of rain, WD40 (attracted dust), Nu Look Once a Yea...	Trojan	7	4288	03:06 PM Jul 29, 2022 by Stormy1
	DASHBOARD VINYL RUB (Preview) A tip-- Extra Virgin Olive Oil rub on with tissue or rag.looks a treat.It rejuvs old,tired,dirty car interior surfaces.Only do it during cold or winter & no frying.Doors,Window sides,gears,dash all you can see	BENNYrat	8	1637	10:46 AM Aug 29, 2021 by gdayjr
	JAYCO Conquest 2018 25.3 Table Shaft fix (Preview) Hello all, I have had this problem of the table shaft being loose and wobbly at the base, it has a tapered chrome steel shaft that fits into a alloy socket and it just wouldn't stay solid, so on with the thinking cap (2 years later) and I have fixed the problem. I got a length of 8mm all-thread, nuts and washe...	Steel Dog	0	913	09:22 PM Aug 6, 2021 by Steel Dog
	Gas regulator/tap cover (Preview) Just a double layer of shade cloth, with a bit of ladder type plastic as a tie	Craig1	12	1439	03:56 PM Aug 25, 2021 by StewG
	Jayco poptop ceiling water marks (Preview) Hi everyone my jayco poptop has developed roof leaks and has subsequently left water marks on the ceiling inside. Does anyone know of a way to get rid of these internal water marks? The ceiling is Formica type materia. I have heard that water leaks on poptops can be a problem.	Snubby	2	980	08:51 AM Jul 30, 2021 by PeterInSa
	Luxury tow tugs (Preview) I have a Heavy Combination (semi trailer) licence and have driven a large variety of commercial vehicles over the years. For my personal use I was a Toyota man for 35+ years. Towed box trailers, trail bike trailers, camper trailers and caravans. Swapped in heavier springs, BIG shock absorbers, d...	bruceg	2	1114	06:43 PM Jul 31, 2021 by Bicyclecamper
	Caravan clothes dryer (Preview) This week my wife said to me "it would be great to have the ability to hang smoky damp clothes in the shower cubical to air instead of hanging around the caravan". Not a big request, I had not noticed it before but this tour around the lower 3rd of Queensland has been a mix of rain and cold weather. Into a smal...	Radar	3	1420	08:36 PM Jul 28, 2021 by Radar
	Freezing water pipes on a caravan (Preview) Hi All, Can someone offer advice on how to stop water pipes from freezing up on a caravan? New to the forum and just working my way around, so sorry if this has been addressed before. regards Don	Donnie	3	1050	11:56 AM Jul 24, 2021 by Donnie
	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	2731	07:25 AM Jan 25, 2022 by SoloMC
	Roof rack, rail platform ideas, fuel, spare wheel, sand tracks (Preview) I had a roof platform which I totally rebuilt to fit the car which was great for standing on the roof to take photos. Beyond that it is probably the most pointless accessory for a car. The issue is payload. I chucked out the roof platform & have a net payload gain of 16kg. Roof platform out, 2 additiona...	Whenarewethere	17	1943	02:09 PM Sep 7, 2021 by Whenarewethere
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