Hints, Tips and Great ideas

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...

patmc49 · patmc49

After 3 days parked up the fridge stopped working and defrosted. when we got home plugged in the power fridge worked fine. Is this usual.

cjt55 · cjt55

Hi Everyone, I have just joined Amazon Kindle to be able to purchase and download novels and autobiographies etc from the site to read on my tablet. I would love recommendations of the "a must read" or "can't put it down" category from members to help minimise wasted purchases. I understand people wil...

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....

Stewart · Stewart

Hi i was wondering what other people keep in their kitchen vege locker, as it gets too warm to keep vegetables in, and is not that accessible when you have gear on the bench. it has intrigued me for a while, as i generally have paper towels and tea towels in ours, and the odd packet of chicken noodles

redx2 · redx2

Hi all, Can you tell me if many travelers use a generator? We do have solar but hubby is concerned it we get a week of bad weather we'll have no power! Many thanks in advance

dorian · dorian

Wear a shirt and eat less (your abdomen is operating the touchpad).

Steel Dog · Steel Dog

Hi all, After struggling to catch our Motorhome door when opening and closing I have come up with a bit of a dodgy idea, but it works, I used a bit of light rope as detailed in the photo and it works a treat. I drilled holes in the grip for the rope to pass through and tied a couple knots at the back of the door gri...

Hoodathunkit · Hoodathunkit

How do you get the plastic taste out of a new blue water hose.

jeepnudger · jeepnudger

Friends we will be travelling with to tasmania have bought themselves a conquest 2009, i have been tidying it up for them eg shower doors out of channels , no hand grips going uup ladder to bed , fitting fan for that bed, eextra cupboard in ensuite, and so the list goes on, can anyone with this model give m...

NDH · NDH

Hi all, Hoping you can help out we are taking our small dog .. does anyone have any ideas on where to leave her if for instance we wanted to go to the pictures for a couple of hours

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	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	1693	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	1377	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	1308	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	1377	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	2231	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	1437	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	1509	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	1406	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	1721	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	1255	12:01 PM Mar 23, 2020 by BW
	fridge defrosting (Preview) After 3 days parked up the fridge stopped working and defrosted. when we got home plugged in the power fridge worked fine. Is this usual.	patmc49	5	1673	09:27 PM Mar 22, 2020 by erad
	Recommendations sought for Compulsory Reading. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi Everyone, I have just joined Amazon Kindle to be able to purchase and download novels and autobiographies etc from the site to read on my tablet. I would love recommendations of the "a must read" or "can't put it down" category from members to help minimise wasted purchases. I understand people wil...	cjt55	41	2888	11:37 AM May 6, 2020 by Cupie
	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	2259	08:57 PM Apr 24, 2022 by Keith P
	Galley locker (Preview) Hi i was wondering what other people keep in their kitchen vege locker, as it gets too warm to keep vegetables in, and is not that accessible when you have gear on the bench. it has intrigued me for a while, as i generally have paper towels and tea towels in ours, and the odd packet of chicken noodles	Stewart	6	1678	09:39 PM Mar 22, 2020 by erad
	Generator (Preview) Hi all, Can you tell me if many travelers use a generator? We do have solar but hubby is concerned it we get a week of bad weather we'll have no power! Many thanks in advance	redx2	28	6621	08:32 AM Jun 25, 2021 by Aus-Kiwi
	Tech tip: How to fix erratic cursor on laptop/netbook (Preview) Wear a shirt and eat less (your abdomen is operating the touchpad).	dorian	0	1437	12:28 PM Jan 20, 2020 by dorian
	Door Catcher & Closer Rope (Preview) Hi all, After struggling to catch our Motorhome door when opening and closing I have come up with a bit of a dodgy idea, but it works, I used a bit of light rope as detailed in the photo and it works a treat. I drilled holes in the grip for the rope to pass through and tied a couple knots at the back of the door gri...	Steel Dog	1	1641	12:21 PM Jan 13, 2020 by Wallaby
	Water hoses (Preview) How do you get the plastic taste out of a new blue water hose.	Hoodathunkit	7	3193	07:04 PM Apr 26, 2020 by patrol03
	Jayco conquest 2009 hints please (Preview) Friends we will be travelling with to tasmania have bought themselves a conquest 2009, i have been tidying it up for them eg shower doors out of channels , no hand grips going uup ladder to bed , fitting fan for that bed, eextra cupboard in ensuite, and so the list goes on, can anyone with this model give m...	jeepnudger	1	1861	12:48 PM Dec 2, 2019 by Possum3
	Question on Traveling with small dog (Preview) Hi all, Hoping you can help out we are taking our small dog .. does anyone have any ideas on where to leave her if for instance we wanted to go to the pictures for a couple of hours	NDH	16	3333	10:26 AM Dec 24, 2019 by Greg 1
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