Hints, Tips and Great ideas

Boroma577 · Boroma577

After reading the recent threads on the water hose bag etc and the info on the Generic Nappy Soaker, I thought it might be good to have a thread specific to various hints and tips etc.We are all quiet clever at coming up with ideas to make our lives on the road better in one way or another so now is the time to...

Webmaster · Webmaster

Hi all, We’ve collected a huge amount of hints, tips and great ideas from members since the ‘hints, tips and great ideas’ thread started approximately 18 months ago. It’s a great resource but it has become quite difficult to navigate and several members have suggested breaking it up by topic. I wi...

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

Craig1 · Craig1

If you have to do a piddle test, label your bottle the night before use. Your test lab person will be more than grateful. Think about writing on those all day long when full!!

ERI LI · ERI LI

TRIDENT brand coconut cream the best I've used 10 yrs ++ Fridged in a container stays good for months..Face,Legs,Arms,all..A EXC rash/ hives/ sting soother & cuter.Winter & winds can dry skin terribly.This re hydrates quickly & leaves a slight,oily sheen on skin..Very medicinal fo...

Craig1 · Craig1

Did you check your title to ensure the lender had been removed, once the loan was paid in full? If you have no need to borrow again, make sure is has been deleted, or you or rellies will be unable to sell until such time as it has been registered as "clear", in NSW at least.

dorian · dorian

I'm forever having to recover from Mum's mistakes with her TV remote control. In the past I ordered a minimal remote with just the basic functions, but these are not always available. It then occurred to me that I could buy a replacement, full featured remote ($20) and modify it to disable all but the mo...

DavidC · DavidC

I was browsing Bunnings camping products online one night and saw their tent peg and rope kit. In it were 6 plastic pegs, 6 steel pegs, and 6 screw like pegs. So on a gamble, I bought 6 galvanised coach screws with 3/4 HEX heads, as they looked far bigger, and better, but because they weren't "bonafide" s...

JayDee · JayDee

As we are about to depart on our winter journey north, I have just had the cruiser serviced. I am now going to repack/grease the 4 hugs bearings on our van. When did you last have your wheel bearings on the van serviced.?? Check for gas leaks and make sure all 12 volt and electrical are still in good working...

Craig1 · Craig1

If you still want paper accounts/bills, then be aware 1. Telstra is planning to migrate 800,000 of us to email accounts soon unless you protest. 2.Origin Energy text us yesterday " Get your account emailed. Australia Post is too slow and may result in your account being received after it is due". Che...

Gravy73 · Gravy73

Well I sustained carnage to my awning whilst free camped on the Tassie East Coast, awning should have been stored however trying to keep the dog dry it was left erected. My awning is the Dometic brand and the frame is constructed totally of alloy. The main roller axles are 19mm OD 2mm wall aluminium tub...

PURCY · PURCY

Here are my hints and tips to help you get the most channels with a camping antenna. https://www.foldawayantenna.com.au/ If you travel to remote areas like Wooli NSW you will notice that there's very little reception and trust me you will pull out your hair over it! I've tried the lot from post antenn...

Steel Dog · Steel Dog

Hi Folks, I just had week away with our SOG fitted and operational, WOW what a difference, absolutely no toilet smells, both chemical smells and the other smells are totally eliminated NO SMELL AT ALL, FANTASTIC. Fitting was fairly simple, I followed the manufacturers instructions and also the ver...

Wannabe nomad · Wannabe nomad

does your shower have a top rail/screen of some kind? I don't have a shower in my rig but at home I use a 3 basket suction cup shampoo holder that has two hooks that hang over the shower screen, this helps with the weight of the products. I got it for 10bucks from one of those cheap shops after I too had got sick...

Burgo1 · Burgo1

Hi has anyone had success with suction caddys in shower. We bought one at Bunnings about $35.00 and tried to put it up,it keeps falling off. any ideas

Gravy73 · Gravy73

What are users experiences? Do "Lay Flat" run clear and not clog? Does the internal diameter of the hose effect its efficiency to run clear and not clog? Appreciate any advice. Thx

Erilala · Erilala

ITCHY- WALLA n.t

Possum3 · Possum3

I have an old "Silver Tea Set" entered the Possum Family back in the 1800's, it was Silver plated over Pewter (from memory). Over the years it became a daily use item with the resultant dents and plating wearing thin, in the late 70's, I took it to a company that specialised in "Silver Restoration". The...

dorian · dorian

https://www.revenue.nsw.gov.au/unclaimed-money/search

dorian · dorian

Search any location in Australia to find nearby active incidents: https://www.abc.net.au/emergency/

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	STICKY: Hints, Tips and Great Ideas ( 1 2 3 4 5 … 19 ) (Preview) After reading the recent threads on the water hose bag etc and the info on the Generic Nappy Soaker, I thought it might be good to have a thread specific to various hints and tips etc.We are all quiet clever at coming up with ideas to make our lives on the road better in one way or another so now is the time to...	Boroma577	546	280566	05:54 PM Oct 3, 2020 by JayDee
	STICKY: Welcome to Hint, Tips and Great ideas (Preview) Hi all, We’ve collected a huge amount of hints, tips and great ideas from members since the ‘hints, tips and great ideas’ thread started approximately 18 months ago. It’s a great resource but it has become quite difficult to navigate and several members have suggested breaking it up by topic. I wi...	Webmaster	1	15998	09:48 AM Aug 11, 2018 by montstbarli
	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	26	2651	10:02 AM May 1, 2021 by Possum3
	Label your Piddle Bottle (Preview) If you have to do a piddle test, label your bottle the night before use. Your test lab person will be more than grateful. Think about writing on those all day long when full!!	Craig1	0	178	08:50 AM Apr 30, 2021 by Craig1
	SKIN HYDRATER,ALL OVER (Preview) TRIDENT brand coconut cream the best I've used 10 yrs ++ Fridged in a container stays good for months..Face,Legs,Arms,all..A EXC rash/ hives/ sting soother & cuter.Winter & winds can dry skin terribly.This re hydrates quickly & leaves a slight,oily sheen on skin..Very medicinal fo...	ERI LI	3	815	02:25 PM Apr 20, 2021 by jessicajoe348
	House Deeds/Title (Preview) Did you check your title to ensure the lender had been removed, once the loan was paid in full? If you have no need to borrow again, make sure is has been deleted, or you or rellies will be unable to sell until such time as it has been registered as "clear", in NSW at least.	Craig1	4	553	08:09 PM Apr 16, 2021 by Craig1
	Remote controls -- too many functions for Mum and Dad (Preview) I'm forever having to recover from Mum's mistakes with her TV remote control. In the past I ordered a minimal remote with just the basic functions, but these are not always available. It then occurred to me that I could buy a replacement, full featured remote ($20) and modify it to disable all but the mo...	dorian	8	321	05:02 AM Apr 16, 2021 by dorian
	Say goodbye to tent pegs (Preview) I was browsing Bunnings camping products online one night and saw their tent peg and rope kit. In it were 6 plastic pegs, 6 steel pegs, and 6 screw like pegs. So on a gamble, I bought 6 galvanised coach screws with 3/4 HEX heads, as they looked far bigger, and better, but because they weren't "bonafide" s...	DavidC	8	621	05:36 AM Apr 5, 2021 by Whenarewethere
	Repacking the axles on the van. (Preview) As we are about to depart on our winter journey north, I have just had the cruiser serviced. I am now going to repack/grease the 4 hugs bearings on our van. When did you last have your wheel bearings on the van serviced.?? Check for gas leaks and make sure all 12 volt and electrical are still in good working...	JayDee	2	429	06:09 PM Mar 2, 2021 by Gravy73
	Dinosaurs and Dinosauress's - Paper Bills (Preview) If you still want paper accounts/bills, then be aware 1. Telstra is planning to migrate 800,000 of us to email accounts soon unless you protest. 2.Origin Energy text us yesterday " Get your account emailed. Australia Post is too slow and may result in your account being received after it is due". Che...	Craig1	8	750	06:42 PM Feb 26, 2021 by peter67
	Might Save Your Caravan Awning (Preview) Well I sustained carnage to my awning whilst free camped on the Tassie East Coast, awning should have been stored however trying to keep the dog dry it was left erected. My awning is the Dometic brand and the frame is constructed totally of alloy. The main roller axles are 19mm OD 2mm wall aluminium tub...	Gravy73	4	892	05:27 PM Feb 17, 2021 by Tony Bev
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	SOG Toilet Cassette Ventilation System (Preview) Hi Folks, I just had week away with our SOG fitted and operational, WOW what a difference, absolutely no toilet smells, both chemical smells and the other smells are totally eliminated NO SMELL AT ALL, FANTASTIC. Fitting was fairly simple, I followed the manufacturers instructions and also the ver...	Steel Dog	4	565	01:33 AM Feb 10, 2021 by Mike Harding
	Suction cups (Preview) does your shower have a top rail/screen of some kind? I don't have a shower in my rig but at home I use a 3 basket suction cup shampoo holder that has two hooks that hang over the shower screen, this helps with the weight of the products. I got it for 10bucks from one of those cheap shops after I too had got sick...	Wannabe nomad	0	487	04:30 PM Jan 26, 2021 by Wannabe nomad
	Suction caddy in shower (Preview) Hi has anyone had success with suction caddys in shower. We bought one at Bunnings about $35.00 and tried to put it up,it keeps falling off. any ideas	Burgo1	6	673	02:40 PM Jan 13, 2021 by Greg 1
	Best Sullage Pipe to Purchase (Preview) What are users experiences? Do "Lay Flat" run clear and not clog? Does the internal diameter of the hose effect its efficiency to run clear and not clog? Appreciate any advice. Thx	Gravy73	15	1175	08:21 AM Jan 12, 2021 by Possum3
	FUNNIEST town name ( 1 2 ) (Preview) ITCHY- WALLA n.t	Erilala	34	2427	08:18 AM Jan 11, 2021 by Bow
	Family Silverware. (Preview) I have an old "Silver Tea Set" entered the Possum Family back in the 1800's, it was Silver plated over Pewter (from memory). Over the years it became a daily use item with the resultant dents and plating wearing thin, in the late 70's, I took it to a company that specialised in "Silver Restoration". The...	Possum3	18	729	08:18 AM Jan 3, 2021 by DMaxer
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