Hints, Tips and Great ideas

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....

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 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

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

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.

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

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...

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...

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

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.

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...

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

drtooheys · drtooheys

Came up with this. Can handle a few days washing and sheets as well, plus it wont blow over. -- Edited by drtooheys on Saturday 10th of August 2019 03:50:46 PM

Muffer · Muffer

If you are travelling around western australia you will absolutely have to share the roads with massive oversize loads and the vehicles transporting them. These loads are up to 9 metres wide and can weigh more than 300 tonnes. Nomads will spend well in excess of $100,000 on a van and vehicle combina...

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...

Cupie · Cupie

Well, after today's episode I reckon that I have to be a bit of a goose. For years SWMBO has been complaining about the terrible squeaks that come from the corner steadies as I wind them up or down. They seem particularly noisy as we prepare for an early blast off, no doubt waking up or annoying our neighb...

oldbloke · oldbloke

Hi all, A few times here, and on the other forum, I have seen where people had problems unhooking their caravan from the tow ball. Mainly when the ground is uneven. This is due to not having enough clearance to get the jockey wheel in place. So some people run the van up on ramps. But this really just seems t...

Treecrest · Treecrest

I had found it best to raise the trailamate in the drawbar clamp when towing the van, as I noticed the hydraulics didn't work too well if the unit was laid sideways while travelling. The other day the wheel dropped down while driving!The inner shaft is held in place by a small bolt which screws up into t...

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	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	1782	02:52 PM Apr 23, 2020 by Whenarewethere
	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
	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	2859	01:21 PM Apr 20, 2020 by iana
	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	1892	03:41 PM Apr 17, 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	2005	09:32 AM Apr 17, 2020 by iana
	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
	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	2022	07:18 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	2118	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	1783	12:01 PM Mar 23, 2020 by BW
	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	2107	09:39 PM Mar 22, 2020 by erad
	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	2253	09:27 PM Mar 22, 2020 by erad
	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	1834	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	1999	12:21 PM Jan 13, 2020 by Wallaby
	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	4266	10:26 AM Dec 24, 2019 by Greg 1
	New take on a portable clothesline (Preview) Came up with this. Can handle a few days washing and sheets as well, plus it wont blow over. -- Edited by drtooheys on Saturday 10th of August 2019 03:50:46 PM	drtooheys	5	3348	06:23 AM Dec 24, 2019 by Eaglemax
	Driving with giants (Preview) If you are travelling around western australia you will absolutely have to share the roads with massive oversize loads and the vehicles transporting them. These loads are up to 9 metres wide and can weigh more than 300 tonnes. Nomads will spend well in excess of $100,000 on a van and vehicle combina...	Muffer	11	3227	08:54 PM Dec 12, 2019 by Kev Timms
	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	2301	12:48 PM Dec 2, 2019 by Possum3
	Noisy Corner steadies - a fix (Preview) Well, after today's episode I reckon that I have to be a bit of a goose. For years SWMBO has been complaining about the terrible squeaks that come from the corner steadies as I wind them up or down. They seem particularly noisy as we prepare for an early blast off, no doubt waking up or annoying our neighb...	Cupie	9	2814	05:42 PM Nov 25, 2019 by Cupie
	Jockey Wheel Modification (Preview) Hi all, A few times here, and on the other forum, I have seen where people had problems unhooking their caravan from the tow ball. Mainly when the ground is uneven. This is due to not having enough clearance to get the jockey wheel in place. So some people run the van up on ramps. But this really just seems t...	oldbloke	16	8184	04:58 PM Nov 19, 2019 by end-on
	Trailamate jockey wheel info (Preview) I had found it best to raise the trailamate in the drawbar clamp when towing the van, as I noticed the hydraulics didn't work too well if the unit was laid sideways while travelling. The other day the wheel dropped down while driving!The inner shaft is held in place by a small bolt which screws up into t...	Treecrest	0	2080	12:44 PM Nov 7, 2019 by Treecrest
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