Hints, Tips and Great ideas

Vic41 · Vic41

I notice a lot of newer users are not using the search button for searching items of interest that may be in the older threads etc. May I give the hint for them to click on "Search" on the dark blue line at the top to do so (but still ask for more updated info on a post, can use the same thread if you li...

Cupie · Cupie

Hi .. As a follow up from a similarly named post .... Before throwing out old jeans, I cut off the legs & sew them into bags to hold my tent pegs, misc. ropes, bungy straps & guy ropes. A separate bag for each. Then I put the lot into an old pool salt bag. -- Edited by Cupie on Wednesday 30th of Ap...

hako · hako

I'm probably the only one, but I find trying to pull Anderson plugs apart sometimes difficult especially if they are damp from overnight dew or slippery from the lanolin spray I use on them. I tried those "T" clips but they felt wrong, so at the Toowoomba Swap Meet I found a pair of ratcheting...

bloomoon · bloomoon

Pics -- Edited by bloomoon on Sunday 13th of October 2013 12:02:39 PM

sarg · sarg

I bought some self adhesive linoleum tiles from Bunnings and Presto.........New Table & Chair.. Tiles...$1.48 each (I think) It took about 8 tiles (with a bit of off-cuts left over......Sorry for the size of pic I don't know how to reduce it. Ohh may be take a smaller size pic with camera...

philchez · philchez

Hi there Love your knowledge. We are newbies planning a 4 month trip in our Coromal popup which has a full canvas annexe. We are considering fitting a pullout out awning however wish to retain the option of maintaing our full annexe and have been considering the option of purchasing a freestan...

herbie · herbie

To take the work out of maintaining your cast iron cooking equipment If you leave the left over cooking grease and oil on your equipment it will form a layer of protection against rust. But if you like to keep things nice and clean, try placing a layer of aluminium foil on the hotplate first for a easy clea...

Sherio · Sherio

At last we've come across a cream that stops those pesky flies from sitting and crawling on nose, ears, eyes - it's a cream called Rosemary and Cedarwood Oils in a Natural Creme, made in Australia by a firm called Nature's Botanical. We bought it in Broken Hill after being told about it by a fellow carav...

jimbo · jimbo

I am in Desperate trouble I am in need of a new Charger for my E Bike Li-Ion Battery Charger Model MCR 0236L Input 100-240 Vac 50/60 HZ DC Output 43.8 V-2A It has a 3 pin plug Is there anyway I can get charge into the Battery Pack short of wrecking the Key Hole Thank you in anticipation

herbie · herbie

We used this method to have hot water on tap at all times while doing the latest Cape run in the xover camper. Fixed a length of PVC water pipe ( we painted it black ) to the top of the roof rack, attached a shower head to have a quick gravity fed shower at the end of the day. By attaching a tap to one end you can ea...

AdventureB4Dentures · AdventureB4Dentures

Morning All from beautiful Delmany (near Narooma) Just planning our west coast experience and we keep hearing how we should avoid travelling clockwise up the West Coast due to 'The Wind'. Looking at our schedule it'll be about May that we can either go West (i.e.clockwise) or go up through the Cent...

JayDee · JayDee

Remember the old Banana Lounges ( Or sun lounge) Well we just purchased 2 from Bunnings @ $20 each. Light weight / folds down flat and easy to store in van or tow. Plus, can be used as a chair or adjusted to the rest position you desire. Great for afternoon naps, under the awning of the shade of the good old gu...

Vic41 · Vic41

If your seat covers are due to be replaced, sometimes it is only the drivers one that is stuffed as it is the one most used. If you decided to buy new ones in that situation, throw the drivers one out and keep the passenger one, wash gently and put on your office/computer chair, they make a good removable c...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... Maybe this will assist you to retain your independence when reversing to the van to hitch-up. When the van is hitched, and the vehicle and van are aligned (eg when you stop somewhere when travelling, make sure the whole rig is in line) then check your external rear-view mirrors so you can see th...

Kiwozzies · Kiwozzies

Viewing windows found in your canvas awnings can be bought back to clear by giving them a good hard work-over with car polish, both sides. Also this will help protect from UV sun rays, which is the main cause of yellowing or stained plastic.

Santa · Santa

I'm looking to make a small folding table for use between two camp chairs, i.e. to hold a couple of drinks and a few nibbles. Small and light are the operative words, ideally about 350mm high, table top approx 400 x 300mm. The legs need to fold and when folded the unit need to be as flat as possible. Any thou...

Gunsondeck · Gunsondeck

As I'm sure does every other caravanner... G. -- Edited by Gunsondeck on Friday 14th of March 2014 02:59:52 AM

Happy Camper · Happy Camper

We spend a lot of time in Central Australia April to July. The days there are usually 21-25 oC which are fantastic but the nights can get down below zero. Our van is modern and well insulated with double glazed windows which work great against the cold. The marine ply floor however can turn into a froz...

whitey2 · whitey2

Our home made step, put the non slip grip strips on it, works a treat. Fits neatly in the step well. cheers whitey2. -- Edited by whitey2 on Monday 3rd of March 2014 05:14:53 PM

Happy Camper · Happy Camper

camping.https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=D3YvF4eVQO0#t=3

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Hint.....Using Search and Updating User Details on GN (Preview) I notice a lot of newer users are not using the search button for searching items of interest that may be in the older threads etc. May I give the hint for them to click on "Search" on the dark blue line at the top to do so (but still ask for more updated info on a post, can use the same thread if you li...	Vic41	4	1099	09:07 PM May 1, 2014 by Dunmowin
	Old or Unwanted Jeans ... For Peg etc bags (Preview) Hi .. As a follow up from a similarly named post .... Before throwing out old jeans, I cut off the legs & sew them into bags to hold my tent pegs, misc. ropes, bungy straps & guy ropes. A separate bag for each. Then I put the lot into an old pool salt bag. -- Edited by Cupie on Wednesday 30th of Ap...	Cupie	0	954	10:55 PM Apr 30, 2014 by Cupie
	Separating Anderson Plugs. (Preview) I'm probably the only one, but I find trying to pull Anderson plugs apart sometimes difficult especially if they are damp from overnight dew or slippery from the lanolin spray I use on them. I tried those "T" clips but they felt wrong, so at the Toowoomba Swap Meet I found a pair of ratcheting...	hako	14	4597	10:15 PM Apr 23, 2014 by MA247
	Awning tie downs. (Preview) Pics -- Edited by bloomoon on Sunday 13th of October 2013 12:02:39 PM	bloomoon	16	3115	07:23 PM Apr 23, 2014 by Cruising Cruze
	REJUEVENAITE TIRED LOOKIN TABLE. (Preview) I bought some self adhesive linoleum tiles from Bunnings and Presto.........New Table & Chair.. Tiles...$1.48 each (I think) It took about 8 tiles (with a bit of off-cuts left over......Sorry for the size of pic I don't know how to reduce it. Ohh may be take a smaller size pic with camera...	sarg	16	1916	09:36 PM Apr 21, 2014 by hako
	Caravan awning (Preview) Hi there Love your knowledge. We are newbies planning a 4 month trip in our Coromal popup which has a full canvas annexe. We are considering fitting a pullout out awning however wish to retain the option of maintaing our full annexe and have been considering the option of purchasing a freestan...	philchez	4	2617	10:08 AM Apr 19, 2014 by chopit
	Simplified Camp Chores (Preview) To take the work out of maintaining your cast iron cooking equipment If you leave the left over cooking grease and oil on your equipment it will form a layer of protection against rust. But if you like to keep things nice and clean, try placing a layer of aluminium foil on the hotplate first for a easy clea...	herbie	7	1921	06:49 PM Apr 8, 2014 by 03_troopy
	Stop those pesky flies... (Preview) At last we've come across a cream that stops those pesky flies from sitting and crawling on nose, ears, eyes - it's a cream called Rosemary and Cedarwood Oils in a Natural Creme, made in Australia by a firm called Nature's Botanical. We bought it in Broken Hill after being told about it by a fellow carav...	Sherio	19	3610	09:07 AM Apr 8, 2014 by Dougwe
	Battery Charger (Preview) I am in Desperate trouble I am in need of a new Charger for my E Bike Li-Ion Battery Charger Model MCR 0236L Input 100-240 Vac 50/60 HZ DC Output 43.8 V-2A It has a 3 pin plug Is there anyway I can get charge into the Battery Pack short of wrecking the Key Hole Thank you in anticipation	jimbo	3	2125	09:06 AM Apr 8, 2014 by dorian
	PVC Water pipe (Preview) We used this method to have hot water on tap at all times while doing the latest Cape run in the xover camper. Fixed a length of PVC water pipe ( we painted it black ) to the top of the roof rack, attached a shower head to have a quick gravity fed shower at the end of the day. By attaching a tap to one end you can ea...	herbie	14	2809	06:44 PM Apr 1, 2014 by 03_troopy
	Wind on the West Coast...HELP! (Preview) Morning All from beautiful Delmany (near Narooma) Just planning our west coast experience and we keep hearing how we should avoid travelling clockwise up the West Coast due to 'The Wind'. Looking at our schedule it'll be about May that we can either go West (i.e.clockwise) or go up through the Cent...	AdventureB4Dentures	9	2173	11:04 PM Mar 31, 2014 by leevin
	A lounge / bed whilst on the road. (Preview) Remember the old Banana Lounges ( Or sun lounge) Well we just purchased 2 from Bunnings @ $20 each. Light weight / folds down flat and easy to store in van or tow. Plus, can be used as a chair or adjusted to the rest position you desire. Great for afternoon naps, under the awning of the shade of the good old gu...	JayDee	9	2104	01:52 PM Mar 23, 2014 by Beth54
	Old seat covers off the car or tug (Preview) If your seat covers are due to be replaced, sometimes it is only the drivers one that is stuffed as it is the one most used. If you decided to buy new ones in that situation, throw the drivers one out and keep the passenger one, wash gently and put on your office/computer chair, they make a good removable c...	Vic41	4	1115	03:32 AM Mar 22, 2014 by Vic41
	Hitching up without a helper (Preview) Gday... Maybe this will assist you to retain your independence when reversing to the van to hitch-up. When the van is hitched, and the vehicle and van are aligned (eg when you stop somewhere when travelling, make sure the whole rig is in line) then check your external rear-view mirrors so you can see th...	rockylizard	10	2651	06:04 PM Mar 19, 2014 by Delta18
	Cleaning clear plastic that has gone hazy. (Preview) Viewing windows found in your canvas awnings can be bought back to clear by giving them a good hard work-over with car polish, both sides. Also this will help protect from UV sun rays, which is the main cause of yellowing or stained plastic.	Kiwozzies	4	1336	01:35 PM Mar 17, 2014 by grahos
	Folding table, looking for idea's. (Preview) I'm looking to make a small folding table for use between two camp chairs, i.e. to hold a couple of drinks and a few nibbles. Small and light are the operative words, ideally about 350mm high, table top approx 400 x 300mm. The legs need to fold and when folded the unit need to be as flat as possible. Any thou...	Santa	26	2702	06:37 PM Mar 15, 2014 by grahos
	I Want one...!! (Preview) As I'm sure does every other caravanner... G. -- Edited by Gunsondeck on Friday 14th of March 2014 02:59:52 AM	Gunsondeck	4	2711	04:59 PM Mar 14, 2014 by Beth54
	Beating Central Australia's freezing nights during winter. (Preview) We spend a lot of time in Central Australia April to July. The days there are usually 21-25 oC which are fantastic but the nights can get down below zero. Our van is modern and well insulated with double glazed windows which work great against the cold. The marine ply floor however can turn into a froz...	Happy Camper	18	3449	10:16 PM Mar 13, 2014 by Vic41
	Step (Preview) Our home made step, put the non slip grip strips on it, works a treat. Fits neatly in the step well. cheers whitey2. -- Edited by whitey2 on Monday 3rd of March 2014 05:14:53 PM	whitey2	4	1454	07:38 PM Mar 12, 2014 by 03_troopy
	Cooling the Van during Summer Heat. (Preview) camping.https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=D3YvF4eVQO0#t=3	Happy Camper	19	3807	10:03 AM Mar 4, 2014 by JayDee
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