Hints, Tips and Great ideas

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

Aus-Kiwi · Aus-Kiwi

Olley · Olley

Hi, looking for a small air fryer to take away in the van, does anyone have any recommendations?

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...

ERI LI · ERI LI

dum dum cartoons -- Edited by ERI LI on Saturday 16th of May 2020 10:06:18 AM

Colin Penrose · Colin Penrose

Hi all. Late last year I replaced the skin of my nearly 18 yo awning. Costing nearly $500 and a bit of time on my hands I thought I would install a Jaydes Awning Saver. At $85 and half an hours work I think it is a good investment to protect my awning from the weather. Also decided to fit min flaps as I have pipes...

ERI LI · ERI LI

If so,where to-?

ERI LI · ERI LI

NON PUBLIC- CO- OP/ SHAREHOLDER ownership concept,what imaginative ideas would you want-?10 dislikes & 10 likes lists here eg . 1/- En suite small bathroom buildings,no big shared amenities block2/- Being non public,bigger van spaces3/- a planted orchard4/- no cats or dogs,only free nativ...

ERI LI · ERI LI

TRIDENT brand coconut cream the best I've used 10 yrs ++ Fridged in a container stays good for months..Face,Legs,Arms,all..A EXC rash/ hives/ sting soother & cuter.Winter & winds can dry skin terribly.This re hydrates quickly & leaves a slight,oily sheen on skin..Very medicinal fo...

ERI LI · ERI LI

10-20 cheap pots,bags of dirt,cardboard,vegie,paper scraps in bottom..Pots of garlic/ Chillies/ ginger/ Shallots,cherry toms/ Basil/ mint/ onionshallots..started 6 weeks ago.to beat the boredom blues

ERI LI · ERI LI

Probably had to becos of lack of travellers- so here in Atherton Caltex is $1-20 unld/ diesel.Nothing over a $1-30c.Having a 98' Reno wagon & a $40 a tankful,this tank will last a month.So- others- don't cry- your tears are- catchy ha ha -- Edited by ERI LI on Friday 8th of May 2020 07:10:49 PM

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	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	2268	10:51 AM Sep 10, 2020 by cobberdog
	FUNNIEST town name ( 1 2 ) (Preview) ITCHY- WALLA n.t	Erilala	34	5490	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	3030	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	3137	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	4086	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	2713	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	2799	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	4035	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	2374	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	2154	04:03 PM Aug 17, 2020 by Dhutime
	Fixed (Preview)	Aus-Kiwi	11	3321	02:20 PM May 31, 2020 by Possum3
	Air Fryers (Preview) Hi, looking for a small air fryer to take away in the van, does anyone have any recommendations?	Olley	10	7518	06:42 PM Jun 3, 2020 by iana
	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	7862	04:37 PM Jun 25, 2022 by goldenyears
	Tweedledee & Tweedledum,I smell the ink of a Idle Pen (Preview) dum dum cartoons -- Edited by ERI LI on Saturday 16th of May 2020 10:06:18 AM	ERI LI	0	2818	09:21 AM May 16, 2020 by ERI LI
	Two new additions (Preview) Hi all. Late last year I replaced the skin of my nearly 18 yo awning. Costing nearly $500 and a bit of time on my hands I thought I would install a Jaydes Awning Saver. At $85 and half an hours work I think it is a good investment to protect my awning from the weather. Also decided to fit min flaps as I have pipes...	Colin Penrose	5	2555	10:36 PM Jun 29, 2020 by Warren-Pat_01
	The G.M Olympics-- who" s getting ready to crash the borders-? (Preview) If so,where to-?	ERI LI	14	6877	01:37 PM May 30, 2020 by Santa
	IF YOU COULD DESIGN Your OWN VAN PARK (Preview) NON PUBLIC- CO- OP/ SHAREHOLDER ownership concept,what imaginative ideas would you want-?10 dislikes & 10 likes lists here eg . 1/- En suite small bathroom buildings,no big shared amenities block2/- Being non public,bigger van spaces3/- a planted orchard4/- no cats or dogs,only free nativ...	ERI LI	20	3404	06:47 PM Oct 14, 2020 by patrol03
	SKIN HYDRATER,ALL OVER (Preview) TRIDENT brand coconut cream the best I've used 10 yrs ++ Fridged in a container stays good for months..Face,Legs,Arms,all..A EXC rash/ hives/ sting soother & cuter.Winter & winds can dry skin terribly.This re hydrates quickly & leaves a slight,oily sheen on skin..Very medicinal fo...	ERI LI	3	2778	02:25 PM Apr 20, 2021 by jessicajoe348
	A Portable Crop (Preview) 10-20 cheap pots,bags of dirt,cardboard,vegie,paper scraps in bottom..Pots of garlic/ Chillies/ ginger/ Shallots,cherry toms/ Basil/ mint/ onionshallots..started 6 weeks ago.to beat the boredom blues	ERI LI	0	1647	05:48 AM May 9, 2020 by ERI LI
	PETROL PRICES DROP (Preview) Probably had to becos of lack of travellers- so here in Atherton Caltex is $1-20 unld/ diesel.Nothing over a $1-30c.Having a 98' Reno wagon & a $40 a tankful,this tank will last a month.So- others- don't cry- your tears are- catchy ha ha -- Edited by ERI LI on Friday 8th of May 2020 07:10:49 PM	ERI LI	4	1586	12:30 PM May 9, 2020 by ERI LI
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