Hints, Tips and Great ideas

ERI LI · ERI LI

Smells of a strong oil,& buzzers make medicinal honeys from it.What is it-?

ERI LI · ERI LI

Does anyone know what it is-?

ERI LI · ERI LI

Recycling plastic containers,drink & milk & toilet rolls to make 2 light weight holders of -" bits-".. Macrame hanger of raffia $1-50, from Prices Plus,should not get wet.For outside other strings,ropes are from Reject shops & Overflow..

ERI LI · ERI LI

IGA Supermarkets put out daily -" reduced to clear-" items of fruit,vegies & herbs..What to do with them-? Slot of parsleys,capsicum,tomatoes etc,etc I grab..Red Capsics,Tom's,Garlics,Onion,Oregano,Basil cooked & pulped make exc,vitamin full sauces for pasta,pies & dips( so...

ERI LI · ERI LI

2 types over a door hanger $3 & $5 from a Overflow/ Prices Plus/ Reject shop..Hang over cupboards,chairs,fridge,door,bathroom rail ..

ERI LI · ERI LI

I use pillow slips,covers alot for packing.Bought for 10/50c each at a op shop,10 is used to lighten van weight.Covers blankets,clothes,books,shoes,anything-- as they slip/ pack into tight spaces better.Suitcases are hard & rigid & can't fit into small,tight spaces.They also keep it...

ERI LI · ERI LI

Go for the plastics,tin & glass is weighty.Save,Recycle all- any plastic Botts & containers.Esp good is Juice Poppa Blue tops 6 packs which are non drip..Put in- face lotions,Sauces,Homemade cordials,Body lotions,Salad dressings,Car needs,Sunscreens,anything.You don't need hug...

ERI LI · ERI LI

Buy cheap coffee & Nestles 26 pack Cuppacino Satchets.1 teaspoon coffee,1/2 satchet,1 sugar & 2/3rds hot water.Stir- add milk to fill.You will get frothy,creamy strong Cuppacino.Also 52 of them by using 1/2 a satchet.$11 for 26 at supermarkets & turn them into 52 cups.

cjt55 · cjt55

I may be going over the Coonawarra in SE SA to help my brother prune his vines due to a lack of back packers this year. I will be in my van and it will be cold but will have access to electricity but obviously do not want to be running that all night. Last year when I headed north from Victoria there was a very col...

ABNER · ABNER

Hi , has any one suffered a warped front boot lid on a Coromal Excel 542, Looking at ways to hold down the bottom corners of the lid. Thanks Bob.

Aus-Kiwi · Aus-Kiwi

Ive made my own. But for under $10 I couldnt knock these back . From Aldi . Just need the socket in impact drill . -- Edited by Aus-Kiwi on Sunday 26th of April 2020 10:13:27 AM

Craig1 · Craig1

We had to replace the battery in 5 1/2 yr old Honda CRV yesterday. It almost expired due to such low use in the past few weeks and short trips in general anyway. The battery shop said a charger , maybe 4-6 weeks interval would probably be a good idea until all the s... gets sorted.

iana · iana

This idea, recommended by the Chinese safety expert "Ah Sup", gives one something to hold onto, other than the lightly attached fixtures supplied as standard. The grab handle available at any boating store, is fastened through the wall, held in place by a couple of large dia. washers and nyloc nuts....

iana · iana

How to store the Satellite TV cable to stop it from getting kinked, and so it would lie flat on the ground when used. Solved this by using a 24" bicycle tire, some Velcro straps, and while it doesn't look good, it works. This may not suit your vehicle, but may sporn ideas.

iana · iana

This clothesline is simple to make, simple to put up and pull down. The materials you need are two rubber tie-downs, swages, shrink tape, clothesline, heat gun and swaging tool. All available from the green shed. The plastic coating needs to be removed before swaging, 2mm swages, and 200mm rubber st...

iana · iana

Dometic skylight hatches can in windy conditions unhook the mechanism and blow open, and break. We found a simple fix to lock the opening lever in place using Velcro strips sewn together, held to the structure with a plastic tie. Simple and works. I can post more info if interested.

RicAllan · RicAllan

Just wanted to share, on our last camping trip before the world started to go crazy, we got to use the new Smarttek Portable Hot Water System we bought, worked like a dream. So Yesterday I decided to wash the the dog, so I thought why not, set it up and use it down the back to wash old faithful. Looks like he is...

dorian · dorian

I hope it catches on here.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-04-01/coronavirus-malaysia-advice-for-women-sparks-sexism-backlash/12108242

Stewart · Stewart

Hi I have set up a solar powered security light in the annex which has worked amazing. Place the solar panel on the back of the caravan and the light works on motion detection. It comes on automatic if I go outside to get something and is brighter than the caravan light. Turns itself off after a few minut...

BW · BW

Here is a trick I have just discovered , whilst doing my bearing and brakes on the van , had a leaking floor jack , was filling it up with normal oil but it used to leak out fairly fast , I'd have to leave it in the dirt all the time . Instead of normal oil I put in chainsaw oil and seems to work a treat . Very sticky s...

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	2 NEW PETS were bought (Preview) Smells of a strong oil,& buzzers make medicinal honeys from it.What is it-?	ERI LI	0	1480	04:41 PM May 8, 2020 by ERI LI
	A NEW PET was bought (Preview) Does anyone know what it is-?	ERI LI	0	1595	11:08 AM May 8, 2020 by ERI LI
	TID BITZ HOLDERS (Preview) Recycling plastic containers,drink & milk & toilet rolls to make 2 light weight holders of -" bits-".. Macrame hanger of raffia $1-50, from Prices Plus,should not get wet.For outside other strings,ropes are from Reject shops & Overflow..	ERI LI	0	1219	12:55 PM May 6, 2020 by ERI LI
	Hobby SAUCE & VINEGAIRETTE making (Preview) IGA Supermarkets put out daily -" reduced to clear-" items of fruit,vegies & herbs..What to do with them-? Slot of parsleys,capsicum,tomatoes etc,etc I grab..Red Capsics,Tom's,Garlics,Onion,Oregano,Basil cooked & pulped make exc,vitamin full sauces for pasta,pies & dips( so...	ERI LI	1	1565	06:54 PM May 6, 2020 by Whenarewethere
	Clothes Dryer Hangers (Preview) 2 types over a door hanger $3 & $5 from a Overflow/ Prices Plus/ Reject shop..Hang over cupboards,chairs,fridge,door,bathroom rail ..	ERI LI	0	1486	08:37 AM May 6, 2020 by ERI LI
	Cut down on weight when camping & travelling (Preview) I use pillow slips,covers alot for packing.Bought for 10/50c each at a op shop,10 is used to lighten van weight.Covers blankets,clothes,books,shoes,anything-- as they slip/ pack into tight spaces better.Suitcases are hard & rigid & can't fit into small,tight spaces.They also keep it...	ERI LI	4	2076	05:24 PM May 6, 2020 by Greg 1
	Cut down on weight when camping & travelling (Preview) Go for the plastics,tin & glass is weighty.Save,Recycle all- any plastic Botts & containers.Esp good is Juice Poppa Blue tops 6 packs which are non drip..Put in- face lotions,Sauces,Homemade cordials,Body lotions,Salad dressings,Car needs,Sunscreens,anything.You don't need hug...	ERI LI	0	1579	05:57 AM May 6, 2020 by ERI LI
	Coffee into a Cuppacino Treat (Preview) Buy cheap coffee & Nestles 26 pack Cuppacino Satchets.1 teaspoon coffee,1/2 satchet,1 sugar & 2/3rds hot water.Stir- add milk to fill.You will get frothy,creamy strong Cuppacino.Also 52 of them by using 1/2 a satchet.$11 for 26 at supermarkets & turn them into 52 cups.	ERI LI	2	1490	04:23 AM May 7, 2020 by ERI LI
	What temperature sleeping bag do I need? (Preview) I may be going over the Coonawarra in SE SA to help my brother prune his vines due to a lack of back packers this year. I will be in my van and it will be cold but will have access to electricity but obviously do not want to be running that all night. Last year when I headed north from Victoria there was a very col...	cjt55	27	3691	05:44 PM May 13, 2021 by Possum3
	Coromal Front Boot warped (Preview) Hi , has any one suffered a warped front boot lid on a Coromal Excel 542, Looking at ways to hold down the bottom corners of the lid. Thanks Bob.	ABNER	2	1699	02:34 PM Aug 19, 2020 by ABNER
	Couldn’t refuse these screw in pegs (Preview) Ive made my own. But for under $10 I couldnt knock these back . From Aldi . Just need the socket in impact drill . -- Edited by Aus-Kiwi on Sunday 26th of April 2020 10:13:27 AM	Aus-Kiwi	6	2221	09:28 PM Jun 1, 2020 by kevin m
	Check your Car Battery (Preview) We had to replace the battery in 5 1/2 yr old Honda CRV yesterday. It almost expired due to such low use in the past few weeks and short trips in general anyway. The battery shop said a charger , maybe 4-6 weeks interval would probably be a good idea until all the s... gets sorted.	Craig1	0	1901	01:00 PM Apr 23, 2020 by Craig1
	Grab handle in the shower cubical. (Preview) This idea, recommended by the Chinese safety expert "Ah Sup", gives one something to hold onto, other than the lightly attached fixtures supplied as standard. The grab handle available at any boating store, is fastened through the wall, held in place by a couple of large dia. washers and nyloc nuts....	iana	3	1787	02:52 PM Apr 23, 2020 by Whenarewethere
	Tidy Sat tv cable (Preview) How to store the Satellite TV cable to stop it from getting kinked, and so it would lie flat on the ground when used. Solved this by using a 24" bicycle tire, some Velcro straps, and while it doesn't look good, it works. This may not suit your vehicle, but may sporn ideas.	iana	0	1894	03:41 PM Apr 17, 2020 by iana
	A simple clothsline. (Preview) This clothesline is simple to make, simple to put up and pull down. The materials you need are two rubber tie-downs, swages, shrink tape, clothesline, heat gun and swaging tool. All available from the green shed. The plastic coating needs to be removed before swaging, 2mm swages, and 200mm rubber st...	iana	8	2860	01:21 PM Apr 20, 2020 by iana
	Dometic Skylights blowing open. (Preview) Dometic skylight hatches can in windy conditions unhook the mechanism and blow open, and break. We found a simple fix to lock the opening lever in place using Velcro strips sewn together, held to the structure with a plastic tie. Simple and works. I can post more info if interested.	iana	2	2011	09:32 AM Apr 17, 2020 by iana
	Camping Hot Water (Preview) Just wanted to share, on our last camping trip before the world started to go crazy, we got to use the new Smarttek Portable Hot Water System we bought, worked like a dream. So Yesterday I decided to wash the the dog, so I thought why not, set it up and use it down the back to wash old faithful. Looks like he is...	RicAllan	1	2024	07:18 PM Apr 2, 2020 by Tony Bev
	How to maintain a harmonious relationship during lockdown (Preview) I hope it catches on here. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-04-01/coronavirus-malaysia-advice-for-women-sparks-sexism-backlash/12108242	dorian	1	1923	08:31 PM Apr 2, 2020 by Tony Bev
	Security lights (Preview) Hi I have set up a solar powered security light in the annex which has worked amazing. Place the solar panel on the back of the caravan and the light works on motion detection. It comes on automatic if I go outside to get something and is brighter than the caravan light. Turns itself off after a few minut...	Stewart	1	2119	04:27 PM Mar 29, 2020 by Radar
	Leaky Jacks (Preview) Here is a trick I have just discovered , whilst doing my bearing and brakes on the van , had a leaking floor jack , was filling it up with normal oil but it used to leak out fairly fast , I'd have to leave it in the dirt all the time . Instead of normal oil I put in chainsaw oil and seems to work a treat . Very sticky s...	BW	0	1784	12:01 PM Mar 23, 2020 by BW
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