I am just so sick of the toilet roll unravelling when the van is on the move. Nothing seems to work, and an elastic band is just a pain.
So...
I have come up with the answer and I'm looking for a couple of volunteers, who are about to hit (or are on) the road and are willing to roadtest and give me some feedback.
I have 2 FREE toilet roll holders I can post out.
Made in Australia, polycotton fully washable, light weight, fits all toilet rolls.
cheers
Susan
The Problems. The Solution
-- Edited by Wanda on Wednesday 16th of January 2019 01:51:21 PM
Hi Wanda, our toot roll holder has a metal flap that sits on top of the roll. A
Have never had a roll un ravel!
Cheers Ian
Sorry cznnot provide a pic as van is not home.
ballast2 said
09:32 PM Jan 17, 2019
G'day. We put ours in a drawer. Never unravels.
Cheers
bluecat said
10:28 PM Jan 17, 2019
Hi Wanda you have put a lot of thought into this I get the feeling that after road testing these fabric toilet roll holders you were hoping to be able to market them maybe you should have just given a couple to friends to test out and then marketed them I realise everyone is trying to help with their suggestions good on you for trying
dave48 said
09:26 AM Jan 18, 2019
A Rubber band,
Yes, that's the solution, that easy
-- Edited by dave48 on Friday 18th of January 2019 09:30:38 AM
dave48 said
09:29 AM Jan 18, 2019
Yes, that's the solution, that easy
Wanda said
09:44 AM Jan 18, 2019
Hi and thank you all for suggestions.
Bluecat, you nailed it, thanks for explaining, yes the better half has given some thought to this and was just hoping to get a couple of people on the road to test them out. She has given some to the friends with vans, but, most of them are still working so she was just looking for a few more voluteers, and yes free at that.
I think there are 2 left, and she will post them out.
cheers
Ian
PeterD said
02:16 PM Jan 18, 2019
Estilo Ivory Toilet Roll Holder - use one of these or the same style. The weight of the roll hanging against the wall prevents the roll from unwinding. You can get them at Bummings.
Wanda said
03:11 PM Jan 18, 2019
Thanks Peter,
I doubt very much if that one would work in an offroad situation,probably ok on the bitumen. Yes rubber bands work(and have used) but A BIT PRIMITIVE AND UGLY
We do a lot of offroad travelling I think maybe that there lies our problem, but never mind the wife has her plans to see if a market exits for her little invention.
cheers
Ian
Aus-Kiwi said
10:27 AM Jan 19, 2019
Cranch the centre so its oval before fitting ..
Whenarewethere said
12:35 PM Jan 19, 2019
Or a drum brake!
A bit of foam stuffed inside the cardboard tube, not too tight. A bit of an offcut off an old dish washing foam pad.
Delta18 said
03:35 PM Jan 19, 2019
Whenarewethere wrote:
Or a drum brake!
A bit of foam stuffed inside the cardboard tube, not too tight. A bit of an offcut off an old dish washing foam pad.
We just squash the roll a bit or a bit more so it's oval and haven't had any issues.
Keep it simple, no cost.
Cupie said
08:18 PM Feb 22, 2019
I have had that problem for 20 years & have yet to come up with a satisfactory solution.
I certainly like the OP solution. Looks like a great item for sale on line or at flea markets. My sewing skills are not up to making one & it won't work for my kitchen paper dispenser. Buggar.
I certainly like the drum brake & squashed centre suggestions. I will implement them for our upcoming trip.
I currently use a piece of 90mm storm water pipe cut to fit neatly over the roll. Same for kitchen paper dispenser. Works if I remember to put it position.
I also have a bit of double sided velcro fixed to the wall that loops over the roll but never remember to fasten it.
PS .. I use those Bunnings style plastic roll holders .. got one 20 years ago (at Miter 10?), pre Bunnings & it is still going OK!
KennyE said
09:24 PM Mar 23, 2019
I use a 100mm(4 inch) paper clip - 8 pack costs about $3 at Officeworks
Hi
I am just so sick of the toilet roll unravelling when the van is on the move. Nothing seems to work, and an elastic band is just a pain.
So...
I have come up with the answer and I'm looking for a couple of volunteers, who are about to hit (or are on) the road and are willing to roadtest and give me some feedback.
I have 2 FREE toilet roll holders I can post out.
Made in Australia, polycotton fully washable, light weight, fits all toilet rolls.
cheers
Susan
The Problems. The Solution
-- Edited by Wanda on Wednesday 16th of January 2019 01:51:21 PM
Large flat rubber band is OK it is only a matter of sliding to the side/off the roll and replacing.
You could always get a dispenser from Office works. www.officeworks.com.au/shop/officeworks/p/aquarius-single-sheet-toilet-tissue-dispenser-ki69460
Has any-one tried attatching the Holder Vertically, instead of Horizontally ? Also a tiny piece of sticky tape would do the job ,surely ?
Part of Departure Checklist.
Remove roll, put in cupboard.
No more unraveling.
A strip of double sided velcro tape works very well and is easy to fit and remove, also use another on the roll of kitchen paper.
Alan
Gday...
Ditto
Cheers - John
Try turning the toilet roll the other way around so that you're tearing sheets away from wall
Cheers
A Rubber band,
Yes, that's the solution, that easy
-- Edited by dave48 on Friday 18th of January 2019 09:30:38 AM
Yes, that's the solution, that easy
Bluecat, you nailed it, thanks for explaining, yes the better half has given some thought to this and was just hoping to get a couple of people on the road to test them out. She has given some to the friends with vans, but, most of them are still working so she was just looking for a few more voluteers, and yes free at that.
I think there are 2 left, and she will post them out.
cheers
Ian
Estilo Ivory Toilet Roll Holder - use one of these or the same style. The weight of the roll hanging against the wall prevents the roll from unwinding. You can get them at Bummings.
I doubt very much if that one would work in an offroad situation,probably ok on the bitumen. Yes rubber bands work(and have used) but A BIT PRIMITIVE AND UGLY
We do a lot of offroad travelling I think maybe that there lies our problem, but never mind the wife has her plans to see if a market exits for her little invention.
cheers
Ian
Or a drum brake!
A bit of foam stuffed inside the cardboard tube, not too tight. A bit of an offcut off an old dish washing foam pad.
We just squash the roll a bit or a bit more so it's oval and haven't had any issues.
Keep it simple, no cost.
I have had that problem for 20 years & have yet to come up with a satisfactory solution.
I certainly like the OP solution. Looks like a great item for sale on line or at flea markets. My sewing skills are not up to making one & it won't work for my kitchen paper dispenser. Buggar.
I certainly like the drum brake & squashed centre suggestions. I will implement them for our upcoming trip.
I currently use a piece of 90mm storm water pipe cut to fit neatly over the roll. Same for kitchen paper dispenser. Works if I remember to put it position.
I also have a bit of double sided velcro fixed to the wall that loops over the roll but never remember to fasten it.
PS .. I use those Bunnings style plastic roll holders .. got one 20 years ago (at Miter 10?), pre Bunnings & it is still going OK!
I use a 100mm(4 inch) paper clip - 8 pack costs about $3 at Officeworks
Hi just deform the roll into an oval ,works for us
Cheers Irv
I cant believe this thread is still unraveling.