Hints, Tips and Great ideas

Possum3 · Possum3

I have an old "Silver Tea Set" entered the Possum Family back in the 1800's, it was Silver plated over Pewter (from memory). Over the years it became a daily use item with the resultant dents and plating wearing thin, in the late 70's, I took it to a company that specialised in "Silver Restoration". The...

dorian · dorian

https://www.revenue.nsw.gov.au/unclaimed-money/search

dorian · dorian

Search any location in Australia to find nearby active incidents: https://www.abc.net.au/emergency/

Willdoe · Willdoe

I came across this site when trying to work out what cable size I needed for a van mod. Interesting the need to add the length of positive and negative cable when calculating cable size needed for amp load and length of cable run . Some good info here. https://topwiretraveller.com/sizing-automotive...

dorian · dorian

I'm proposing a unified thread for collating all the tips and tricks that people use to manage their Internet connection. I'm particularly interested in those ideas which deal with annoyances or which make better use of expensive mobile bandwidth. I use uBlock Origin for blocking ads: [url]http...

Gravy73 · Gravy73

What are users experiences? Do "Lay Flat" run clear and not clog? Does the internal diameter of the hose effect its efficiency to run clear and not clog? Appreciate any advice. Thx

Archeress · Archeress

Hi everyone. Recently joined, my name is kelly. I not long ago bought a 1996 Avan Aliner. Absolutely love it. Now the original stickers are old and peeling and i wish to remove them and give the surface a new white paint job. Does anyone here have experience or advice about what kind of paint i use? ...

Whenarewethere · Whenarewethere

Custom GPS magnetic mount: I have made a lot of modifications to my car, but I have tried very hard not to drill holes everywhere. So I used some Neodymium 32 x 8mm north south pair of magnets with 25kg pull force. They are less than 25kg as the magnets are about 3 to 4mm apart through the plastic trim panel....

Jason F · Jason F

Hi everyone, I just tried to raise the roof on my new (Chinese made) slide on camper, for the first time. I don't have the strength. I'm 64 years old, 5'10" tall, mild build male, and I could not budge it (and yes the corner clips have been released). Could be that its sticky as its not been raised since mad...

Kerryn49 · Kerryn49

Hi. My wife and I recently purchased a 2nd hand 21' 6" jayco heritage. We are very happy with the van except for the toilet. We cannot get the smell out. We have used the Woolies nappy san equivalent for our previous vans and found it okay. Not seeming to work now. Any suggestions? Thank you.

cobberdog · cobberdog

im looking for a bullbar for our 2018 bt50, looking for suggestions as to which brand looks best, and comes with inclusive extras such as tow hooks, antenna and light holes etc. ps-- the MAZDA bar looks good but to expensive we think. any pics would be great. STAY COVID SAFE EVERY-ONE,

Erilala · Erilala

ITCHY- WALLA n.t

Erilala · Erilala

So I designed a Corner Triangle system that is multi functional..It has a hand held shower hose for the only water supply..A Portable in & out sink,a portaloo in bottom.A backsplash of tin...A removable Triangle bench also for food preps make this 2 ft X 2 ft area is a 5 in 1 functions.No cupboards &...

BOKO56 · BOKO56

Hi folks does anyone based in Perth have any recommendations about who can advise me how to get my towing setup right ? I have a Land Cruiser 200 series 2018 model towing a Jayco Starcraft Outback. The van drops down at the tow point, this could be due to the hitch towbar tongue, a genuine toyota part, whic...

Craig1 · Craig1

Now approaching six years since we had to pack up my late Father's house, Mum passed prior to that. They had maybe a dozen or twenty different openers for cans, screw top glass jars, etc etc etc. Dad was always on the lookout for something better, but going on the quantity that we sold in the garage sale, n...

Craig1 · Craig1

I just discovered that an application of vinegar to rusty tools will make it heaps easier to get rid of said rust. There are quite a few you tubes about this, but it has worked a treat on a small project for me. Paint on vinegar, leave a few minutes and sand off with wet and dry paper initially, then wire brus...

Craig1 · Craig1

All the gas bottle posts are now pretty old. I needed to get a couple of bottle filled/exchanged so google transport regs for enclosed vehicles. Ok to transport 2 bottles of no more than 18kg total. Suits me as one is a nominal 9kg and the other is a nominal 4.5kg. Then went to home storage, whoops, could h...

Orana · Orana

Imagine this. You're outside your van preparing a meal which you will be cooking on your (hybrid) camper's slide-out gas stove. And then the flies arrive. You can't go inside to cook because your camper doesn't have an inside kitchen. So what do you do? How do you keep the flies away?????????? And how d...

Craig1 · Craig1

Been laughing at the better half for shrinking a bit lately. Now my turn, I have to stand on tip toes to pull down the roller door. Her side has an automatic closer, but I prefer manual labour, or W..r. . This morning I found two bits of 20mm thick x 40mm x 60mm ply and screwed them to the ' bottom of the door"...

Lozza56 · Lozza56

I own my Sat Phone, i let my plan expire last year, can you help me with suggestions of what plan is best, what $ a Month. Im not travelling yet, so what short term prepaid etc plans are out there. Thanks

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	Family Silverware. (Preview) I have an old "Silver Tea Set" entered the Possum Family back in the 1800's, it was Silver plated over Pewter (from memory). Over the years it became a daily use item with the resultant dents and plating wearing thin, in the late 70's, I took it to a company that specialised in "Silver Restoration". The...	Possum3	18	2142	08:18 AM Jan 3, 2021 by DMaxer
	Unclaimed money (Preview) https://www.revenue.nsw.gov.au/unclaimed-money/search	dorian	5	2440	03:08 PM Dec 22, 2020 by dabbler
	ABC Emergency - active incident locator (Preview) Search any location in Australia to find nearby active incidents: https://www.abc.net.au/emergency/	dorian	4	1447	08:57 PM Dec 20, 2020 by Tony Bev
	Clarifing 12Volt cable size (Preview) I came across this site when trying to work out what cable size I needed for a van mod. Interesting the need to add the length of positive and negative cable when calculating cable size needed for amp load and length of cable run . Some good info here. https://topwiretraveller.com/sizing-automotive...	Willdoe	2	1423	03:05 PM Dec 13, 2020 by Warren-Pat_01
	Streamlining your Internet experience -- browser tips, extensions, scripts (Preview) I'm proposing a unified thread for collating all the tips and tricks that people use to manage their Internet connection. I'm particularly interested in those ideas which deal with annoyances or which make better use of expensive mobile bandwidth. I use uBlock Origin for blocking ads: [url]http...	dorian	14	3349	08:26 AM Apr 23, 2024 by dorian
	Best Sullage Pipe to Purchase (Preview) What are users experiences? Do "Lay Flat" run clear and not clog? Does the internal diameter of the hose effect its efficiency to run clear and not clog? Appreciate any advice. Thx	Gravy73	15	4070	08:21 AM Jan 12, 2021 by Possum3
	Painting an Aliner (Preview) Hi everyone. Recently joined, my name is kelly. I not long ago bought a 1996 Avan Aliner. Absolutely love it. Now the original stickers are old and peeling and i wish to remove them and give the surface a new white paint job. Does anyone here have experience or advice about what kind of paint i use? ...	Archeress	4	1436	07:45 PM Oct 23, 2020 by TheHeaths
	Custom GPS magnetic mount (Preview) Custom GPS magnetic mount: I have made a lot of modifications to my car, but I have tried very hard not to drill holes everywhere. So I used some Neodymium 32 x 8mm north south pair of magnets with 25kg pull force. They are less than 25kg as the magnets are about 3 to 4mm apart through the plastic trim panel....	Whenarewethere	0	1156	11:36 AM Oct 23, 2020 by Whenarewethere
	Raising/Lowering a pop top roof !!! (Preview) Hi everyone, I just tried to raise the roof on my new (Chinese made) slide on camper, for the first time. I don't have the strength. I'm 64 years old, 5'10" tall, mild build male, and I could not budge it (and yes the corner clips have been released). Could be that its sticky as its not been raised since mad...	Jason F	14	2761	11:29 AM Oct 24, 2020 by Jason F
	Smelly toilet (Preview) Hi. My wife and I recently purchased a 2nd hand 21' 6" jayco heritage. We are very happy with the van except for the toilet. We cannot get the smell out. We have used the Woolies nappy san equivalent for our previous vans and found it okay. Not seeming to work now. Any suggestions? Thank you.	Kerryn49	13	2880	10:06 PM Nov 2, 2020 by jeepnudger
	BULLBAR FOR BT50 (Preview) im looking for a bullbar for our 2018 bt50, looking for suggestions as to which brand looks best, and comes with inclusive extras such as tow hooks, antenna and light holes etc. ps-- the MAZDA bar looks good but to expensive we think. any pics would be great. STAY COVID SAFE EVERY-ONE,	cobberdog	5	1605	10:51 AM Sep 10, 2020 by cobberdog
	FUNNIEST town name ( 1 2 ) (Preview) ITCHY- WALLA n.t	Erilala	34	4310	08:18 AM Jan 11, 2021 by Bow
	Too much sink & cupboards (Preview) So I designed a Corner Triangle system that is multi functional..It has a hand held shower hose for the only water supply..A Portable in & out sink,a portaloo in bottom.A backsplash of tin...A removable Triangle bench also for food preps make this 2 ft X 2 ft area is a 5 in 1 functions.No cupboards &...	Erilala	19	2322	08:40 AM Oct 21, 2020 by Possum3
	Car and Van setup (Preview) Hi folks does anyone based in Perth have any recommendations about who can advise me how to get my towing setup right ? I have a Land Cruiser 200 series 2018 model towing a Jayco Starcraft Outback. The van drops down at the tow point, this could be due to the hitch towbar tongue, a genuine toyota part, whic...	BOKO56	4	2500	02:19 AM Oct 29, 2020 by Greg 1
	how to open a jar or ring pull can or even a stubby top (Preview) Now approaching six years since we had to pack up my late Father's house, Mum passed prior to that. They had maybe a dozen or twenty different openers for cans, screw top glass jars, etc etc etc. Dad was always on the lookout for something better, but going on the quantity that we sold in the garage sale, n...	Craig1	26	3028	09:38 AM Sep 29, 2020 by Whenarewethere
	Vinegar can kill rust (Preview) I just discovered that an application of vinegar to rusty tools will make it heaps easier to get rid of said rust. There are quite a few you tubes about this, but it has worked a treat on a small project for me. Paint on vinegar, leave a few minutes and sand off with wet and dry paper initially, then wire brus...	Craig1	5	2026	06:21 PM Jul 6, 2020 by Whenarewethere
	Gas Bottle Storage at Home (Preview) All the gas bottle posts are now pretty old. I needed to get a couple of bottle filled/exchanged so google transport regs for enclosed vehicles. Ok to transport 2 bottles of no more than 18kg total. Suits me as one is a nominal 9kg and the other is a nominal 4.5kg. Then went to home storage, whoops, could h...	Craig1	7	1969	05:59 PM Jun 22, 2020 by Possum3
	Flies (Preview) Imagine this. You're outside your van preparing a meal which you will be cooking on your (hybrid) camper's slide-out gas stove. And then the flies arrive. You can't go inside to cook because your camper doesn't have an inside kitchen. So what do you do? How do you keep the flies away?????????? And how d...	Orana	21	3135	03:46 AM Aug 23, 2020 by Ziggy99
	Are you now too short to pull down the roller door (Preview) Been laughing at the better half for shrinking a bit lately. Now my turn, I have to stand on tip toes to pull down the roller door. Her side has an automatic closer, but I prefer manual labour, or W..r. . This morning I found two bits of 20mm thick x 40mm x 60mm ply and screwed them to the ' bottom of the door"...	Craig1	3	1883	05:02 PM Jun 11, 2020 by Craig1
	Sat Phone plans (Preview) I own my Sat Phone, i let my plan expire last year, can you help me with suggestions of what plan is best, what $ a Month. Im not travelling yet, so what short term prepaid etc plans are out there. Thanks	Lozza56	2	1641	04:03 PM Aug 17, 2020 by Dhutime
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