Thanks for that Doug looks like it might be the answer will go to Bunnings and check it out
gunnago said
08:55 PM Apr 27, 2012
We always use baby powder sprinkle around wheels across doorways andaround campsite works welland cheap
gunnago said
09:31 PM Apr 27, 2012
YOU can also get the magnetic fly screens from waynes world shops they work allrite
Happywanderer said
09:51 PM Apr 27, 2012
Saw the magnetic flyscreens in Dollars n Cents in Childers couple of days ago. 9.99. Only about a metre wide, which I think all of them are anyway. Not side enough for my sliding door, thats why I had to make my own.
Comebak-Wilson said
02:12 AM May 22, 2012
For those not flush with money, therefore have an oldish engine and have a condenser problem; two wires and an orange will do the job.
Yes I know the majority of these old engines are just about gone, but you never know and why I posted this.
Dougwe said
07:54 PM May 28, 2012
gillyb wrote:
Thanks for that Doug looks like it might be the answer will go to Bunnings and check it out
I have sent you a PM Gill re the photo's attached.
What size is bit that joins to the hose - I already have the hose?
Thanks, Helen
Hi Helen,
I was having trouble with the water draining from the sink in my Avan Camper and also the sullage hose kept coming off so when I was at Lakes Entrance a month or so back someone had the set up in the post I put on further up with a tap fitting attached to a water container that just sits under the drain hole, the rest I think speaks for it self. The person gave me his approval to take the photo and let anyone else see and use the idea. We are all here to help one another.
It is 3/4 inch thread(20mm) and I got it in the irrigation section of Bunnings and the clamp in the garden hose and fittings section. I found that the thread fitted into the tap thread of the container. The reason for the 15ltr size is that the larger ones don't fit under the camper and the 15 ltr didn't have to be cut down.
I can give more detail if needed but I think it is easy to work out what I was trying to do and achieved.
Jillyb is having a similar problem so I have been talking to her about it as well but couldn't attach photos to a PM.
The person that had the idea was having trouble with water draining slowly from his on board shower and came up with this idea.
edit..typo pointed out to me
-- Edited by Dougwe on Thursday 31st of May 2012 10:50:33 AM
Esmeralda said
06:55 PM May 30, 2012
Doug
What size is bit that joins to the hose - I already have the hose?
Thanks, Helen
justcruisin01 said
07:11 PM May 30, 2012
This section would be far more usefull if each hint, tips & idears had its own heading like in the other sections. You have to read the entire section to find what is in here, A couple suggested my recent topic on filling water tanks should have been in here , but for some one finding it at a later date is difficult.
Just an opinion.
JC.
Keith19837 said
10:34 PM May 30, 2012
I am noticing that some of us are having trouble re; overtightened wheel nuts and lifting off the tyre. I've had successes with (other people may not have) a couple of products on the market with names like "Tyre Weld" and similar. I've used Holts (Redex brand) and Finelec PFSSST (actual name). These things are in a large pressure can (like a big fly spray can) containing 'gas' and liquid rubber. They attach to the tyre valve in the normal manner and inflate (more or less) the tyre and seal the puncture. Now, they're only good for small (up to 5mm) punctures from a nail and such, but if the foreign object is removed and the hole put near to ground level (don't park on it) they are pretty effective for me. Once the puncture is sealed, go to a servo to adjust the tyre pressure. It's all done with the wheel still attached to the vehicle. They are supposed to be only a TEMPORARY repair, but I have driven 20K ks on one which I forgot about. Some tyre fitters don't like them (for obvious reasons) and claim that they ruin the inside of the tyre wall. I can't comment on that except to say that other tyre fitters say differently but don't like the mess from the liquid rubber inside the tyre that spills on them when they take it off to put in a permanent repair. I carry two in each vehicle and replace them one by one each year or so. About $15 depending on where you buy them and available at most auto places. For what it's worth.
jimricho said
01:20 AM Jun 3, 2012
justcruisin01 wrote:
This section would be far more usefull if each hint, tips & idears had its own heading like in the other sections. You have to read the entire section to find what is in here, A couple suggested my recent topic on filling water tanks should have been in here , but for some one finding it at a later date is difficult.
Just an opinion.
JC.
Gotta agree with you Jim.
This started out as a simple topic on the general forum and at the suggestion of a few of us Cindy made it "sticky" so I guess it's just grown.
The use of the various sections keeps the topics alive longer and easier to come back to later.
Jim
Esmeralda said
10:35 PM Jun 3, 2012
Dougwe wrote:
Esmeralda wrote:
Doug
What size is bit that joins to the hose - I already have the hose?
Thanks, Helen
Hi Helen,
I was having trouble with the water draining from the sink in my Avan Camper and also the sullage hose kept coming off so when I was at Lakes Entrance a month or so back someone had the set up in the post I put on further up with a tap fitting attached to a water container that just sits under the drain hole, the rest I think speaks for it self. The person gave me his approval to take the photo and let anyone else see and use the idea. We are all here to help one another.
It is 3/4 inch thread(20mm) and I got it in the irrigation section of Bunnings and the clamp in the garden hose and fittings section. I found that the thread fitted into the tap thread of the container. The reason for the 15ltr size is that the larger ones don't fit under the camper and the 15 ltr didn't have to be cut down.
I can give more detail if needed but I think it is easy to work out what I was trying to do and achieved.
Jillyb is having a similar problem so I have been talking to her about it as well but couldn't attach photos to a PM.
The person that had the idea was having trouble with water draining slowly from his on board shower and came up with this idea.
edit..typo pointed out to me
-- Edited by Dougwe on Thursday 31st of May 2012 10:50:33 AM
Thanks Doug - I have been thinking of something similar - my bucket keeps on A) falling over or B) overflowing - also would like to keep the yucky stuff from the bottom either off grass or out of drains - depending where I am!! I might just head out to Bunnings in a few minutes to see how I go,
Cheers, Helen
Cruising Granny said
11:51 PM Jun 3, 2012
Some of these hints and tips could be in Techie's Corner. A bit of a double up. Maybe the authors could assess where their little bit fits before posting.
Boroma577 said
08:29 PM Jun 5, 2012
Glad to see this thread still active.
Here is another idea for you....the bowl sits on the rear of my van on the bumper and travels inside the van on a ledge under the table.
This section would be far more usefull if each hint, tips & idears had its own heading like in the other sections. You have to read the entire section to find what is in here, A couple suggested my recent topic on filling water tanks should have been in here , but for some one finding it at a later date is difficult.
Just an opinion.
JC.
Have to agree with you JC. I've also added the below post to the General section.
Dougwe said
03:12 PM Jun 11, 2012
A happy camper that was next to me a few weeks ago told me about this. It saves the sullage hose being rolled up and being difficult to get strait when in use. I thought it was a good idea anyway.
He said to cut and fix some PVC pipe the length of the CV but I don't have a lot of room under so decided to go across the back and used large cable ties to fix it to the pole carrier. I now have 4x2mts straight sections and joiners.
Thanks for the tip - I got velcro today to secure hoses etc.
enzed said
12:24 AM Jun 14, 2012
Thanks for this tip - I bought leather dog collars today to strap around the awning arms when travelling. Only $4 each so a cheap safety option.
enzed said
12:37 AM Jun 14, 2012
Great idea - I'm doing to sew one of these!
neilnruth said
03:26 AM Jun 14, 2012
Welcome enzed. Glad you have already found some help on this forum.
enzed said
03:41 AM Jun 14, 2012
neilnruth wrote:
Welcome enzed. Glad you have already found some help on this forum.
Thanks a lot for the welcome. Just got our first caravan and getting it ready for the first trip away, just a couple of weeks holiday to start. This forum has some great ideas and I have already actioned 3 of them. The pet collars to secure the awning poles for travel, the velcro for fastening hoses etc, and I'm making a wall 'thingamajig' to hold bits and pieces too. I don't understand why the steps would open while travelling as they seem to fit into their frame really well, but will check out the suggestion to use rubber door stops to jam the steps closed. Great forum! I'm having fun reading all the tips.
Joss
Corideck said
08:01 PM Jun 22, 2012
If anyone is on a Gluten Free diet, we were pleasantly surprised when we went into the super market at Cobar to see if they had any GF bread. They not only had bread but had meat pies, apple pies, donuts and all sorts of other yummy things. So we filled the freezer up!!
Nicholstones said
11:43 PM Jun 22, 2012
We find that IGA's tend to have a better gluten free range than the majors. The IGA at Young in NSW had a fantastic selection.
neilnruth said
11:47 PM Jun 25, 2012
Welcome Corideck. This is a great forum. we were in Cobar on the 17th - week before you. Glad you found the local shop was good.
NeilandRaine said
02:13 AM Jul 31, 2012
Not sure if this has been posted before. sorry if it has.
Ever noticed how difficult it is to get rid of the smell of prawns, crabs off your hands after eating them. After eating, wash your hands in cold tea. Smell gone. !! If you ever eat at a real Chinese Restaurant, you'll find a bowl of cold tea on the table for this purpose.....
The solar light in a plastic bottle is being trialled amongst poor areas of the Philippines. Certainly a good idea for GNs....
Romy5152 said
09:03 PM Aug 4, 2012
Yep, Grumpy, hand wipes and hand sanitizer are always in our glove box. So quick and easy to use.
For our caravam annexe area, we bought a large piece of outdoor matting (adverised as being what the Army uses) that stops dirt and even sand being tracked into our caravan. I can't for the life of me remember what it's called now, but it's fantastic. When packing up to move on, it folds up neatly and we stow it in the large storage area under our bed.
-- Edited by Romy5152 on Saturday 4th of August 2012 09:04:14 PM
Here is the photo's Gillian. I was told you can get the tap at Bunnings.
Thanks for that Doug looks like it might be the answer will go to Bunnings and check it out
YOU can also get the magnetic fly screens from waynes world shops they work allrite
For those not flush with money, therefore have an oldish engine and have a condenser problem; two wires and an orange will do the job.
Yes I know the majority of these old engines are just about gone, but you never know and why I posted this.
I have sent you a PM Gill re the photo's attached.
Hi Helen,
I was having trouble with the water draining from the sink in my Avan Camper and also the sullage hose kept coming off so when I was at Lakes Entrance a month or so back someone had the set up in the post I put on further up with a tap fitting attached to a water container that just sits under the drain hole, the rest I think speaks for it self. The person gave me his approval to take the photo and let anyone else see and use the idea. We are all here to help one another.
It is 3/4 inch thread(20mm) and I got it in the irrigation section of Bunnings and the clamp in the garden hose and fittings section. I found that the thread fitted into the tap thread of the container. The reason for the 15ltr size is that the larger ones don't fit under the camper and the 15 ltr didn't have to be cut down.
I can give more detail if needed but I think it is easy to work out what I was trying to do and achieved.
Jillyb is having a similar problem so I have been talking to her about it as well but couldn't attach photos to a PM.
The person that had the idea was having trouble with water draining slowly from his on board shower and came up with this idea.
edit..typo pointed out to me
-- Edited by Dougwe on Thursday 31st of May 2012 10:50:33 AM
Doug
What size is bit that joins to the hose - I already have the hose?
Thanks, Helen
This section would be far more usefull if each hint, tips & idears had its own heading like in the other sections. You have to read the entire section to find what is in here, A couple suggested my recent topic on filling water tanks should have been in here , but for some one finding it at a later date is difficult.
Just an opinion.
JC.
Gotta agree with you Jim.
This started out as a simple topic on the general forum and at the suggestion of a few of us Cindy made it "sticky" so I guess it's just grown.
The use of the various sections keeps the topics alive longer and easier to come back to later.
Jim
Maybe the authors could assess where their little bit fits before posting.
Glad to see this thread still active.
Here is another idea for you....the bowl sits on the rear of my van on the bumper and travels inside the van on a ledge under the table.
I've just added this little beauty to the General Forum. I like the idea of it being free standing.
http://www.ikea.com/au/en/search/?query=solar+lamp
Have to agree with you JC. I've also added the below post to the General section.
A happy camper that was next to me a few weeks ago told me about this. It saves the sullage hose being rolled up and being difficult to get strait when in use. I thought it was a good idea anyway.
He said to cut and fix some PVC pipe the length of the CV but I don't have a lot of room under so decided to go across the back and used large cable ties to fix it to the pole carrier. I now have 4x2mts straight sections and joiners.
Thanks for the tip - I got velcro today to secure hoses etc.
Thanks for this tip - I bought leather dog collars today to strap around the awning arms when travelling. Only $4 each so a cheap safety option.
Great idea - I'm doing to sew one of these!
Thanks a lot for the welcome. Just got our first caravan and getting it ready for the first trip away, just a couple of weeks holiday to start. This forum has some great ideas and I have already actioned 3 of them. The pet collars to secure the awning poles for travel, the velcro for fastening hoses etc, and I'm making a wall 'thingamajig' to hold bits and pieces too. I don't understand why the steps would open while travelling as they seem to fit into their frame really well, but will check out the suggestion to use rubber door stops to jam the steps closed. Great forum! I'm having fun reading all the tips.
Joss
Someone put this on Facebook
http://www.npr.org/2011/12/28/144385288/in-philippine-slums-capturing-light-in-a-bottle
The solar light in a plastic bottle is being trialled amongst poor areas of the Philippines. Certainly a good idea for GNs....
For our caravam annexe area, we bought a large piece of outdoor matting (adverised as being what the Army uses) that stops dirt and even sand being tracked into our caravan. I can't for the life of me remember what it's called now, but it's fantastic. When packing up to move on, it folds up neatly and we stow it in the large storage area under our bed.
-- Edited by Romy5152 on Saturday 4th of August 2012 09:04:14 PM