Hints, Tips and Great ideas

moamajohn · moamajohn

Have any of you seen those ladders that collapse into themselves ? They go to about 3.5 mtrs. Well as a maintenance plumber I had one on the front of my works trailer it was handy for manholes and on industrial sites over machines etc.Sadly the bottom rung snapped off recently as I had a 50 litre hot water...

MA247 · MA247

Get a 3inch (75mm ) door hinge and cut as shown in photo make sure hinge fits into awning slot

buffy61 · buffy61

Can't stand plastic glasses so came up with a way to carry the glass wine glasses! the hooks are those that are used to hold a door back against the wall. Just used the 'u' shaped bit and threw away the long end that attaches to the door! oh...I did this when I had a yacht many years ago... The glasses don't m...

Ginger · Ginger

I just received this in an email. I don't know if it works or not but thought I would share.

Kantiki · Kantiki

We have been doing a lot of cold weather camping in a jayco poptop. The vynil skirt is not very insulating but i can live with that. What i dont like is the lack of light from having all the upper vents closed. I asked hubby to replace the screen panels with clear vinyl from Bunnings.. Communication got a b...

herbie · herbie

If you are using eggs in a Jaffle Iron 50gm eggs fit better into them than any other size ,so they do not ooze out when cooking. Also while away we made scrambled eggs by just putting the eggs into an empty clean jam jar with what ever extras we wanted and shook the jar and bingo no mess ..also added this mixtu...

Sheba · Sheba

This is really a tip from Kaid. Visited her yesterday, and she showed me some Large Micro-fibre Towels. Camping stores stock them, [I googled some last night.] and although not real cheap, they are very light-weight, and don't take up much space. I'm going to get a couple just for the Van tomorrow...

herbie · herbie

To keep black lines off your RV where water runs from your roof onto the sides. Get a length of awning beading and thread it into the awning track. This 4cm beading over hangs the sidewall and deflects water and dirt from the roof away from the sidewalls.

jimbo · jimbo

http://twistedsifter.com/2013/01/50-life-hacks-to-simplify-your-world

chopit · chopit

To get a camp fire going quickly I use cotton wool balls with vaseline. Just rub petrolium jelly into cotton wool balls. Put them into a zip bag or storage container for future use. Really gets the fire started.

Canungra · Canungra

Hello everybody, I need to share this with you as we are so pleased. After many other (more expensive) attempts we used a sealant on our caravan to fix one of those oh so annoying leaks around a window and it works great!! Fixed it immediately, yeah! It's called Capt Tolley's, you put it as close as possib...

herbie · herbie

Before feeding your awning into the rail, rub the beading with a candle it makes the job so much easier.

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

If you are offered a mud map with directions, request a paper map as they are easier to carry. JC.

Kendo · Kendo

Hi all. My Wife and I have taken the plunge and decided to spend some of the kids inheritance. We have bought a Triton 4x4 Ute and we pick up our new Jayco Camper trailer this week. Many, many years ago I did a lot of caravanning with my parents (and 2 brothers) in a variety of caravans including a 6mth stin...

herbie · herbie

After being up the Cape for over two weeks ,as we started to travel back down we were freezing.( even in our sleeping bags at night ) so we pulled out our thermal long johns and long sleave singlet and we slept in them and was not cold again. So anyone who has not got heating for one reason or another maybe gi...

chaslib · chaslib

I know many men - but not all - believe the blacker the billy and better the taste. IMHO that is hogwash! I use mine in and out of the van and also at home and I insist they be kept in as new condition as possible. Mine are years old and still shining. I always smear some washing up detergent around them befor...

Sheba · Sheba

I found the step into the Hi-ace very slippery when getting in with wet shoes, so I've glued some of the Rubber Shelf Lining onto it. Works like magic. First lot has now worn out. Will replace it in the next day or so. Cheers, Sheba.

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

When including net links into a post if you use the copy link function and add it to your post it can be activated by the reader . Note that a lot of users copy and paste and the reader then has to retype the link in to get the info

herbie · herbie

To transport fishing rods if no where else safe to transport them while on the road or parked up over night , is to sling them inside the RV from the roof. This is as easy as locating a couple of the roof supports towards the front and back, possibly to one side of the central hatch by pressing the roof linin...

Bent Axle Bob · Bent Axle Bob

Handy little site I found. Gives straight line, road distance and travelling time between destinations................. DISTANCESCALC.COM

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	Where to hide a ladder . (Preview) Have any of you seen those ladders that collapse into themselves ? They go to about 3.5 mtrs. Well as a maintenance plumber I had one on the front of my works trailer it was handy for manholes and on industrial sites over machines etc.Sadly the bottom rung snapped off recently as I had a 50 litre hot water...	moamajohn	6	2364	05:27 PM Sep 20, 2013 by GaryKelly
	Awning tie down (Preview) Get a 3inch (75mm ) door hinge and cut as shown in photo make sure hinge fits into awning slot	MA247	17	7710	02:48 PM Sep 20, 2013 by MA247
	Wine glass rack (Preview) Can't stand plastic glasses so came up with a way to carry the glass wine glasses! the hooks are those that are used to hold a door back against the wall. Just used the 'u' shaped bit and threw away the long end that attaches to the door! oh...I did this when I had a yacht many years ago... The glasses don't m...	buffy61	8	2231	07:48 AM Sep 18, 2013 by buffy61
	Cleaning fruit (Preview) I just received this in an email. I don't know if it works or not but thought I would share.	Ginger	9	1978	09:47 PM Sep 13, 2013 by tcp99
	Poptop window vents (Preview) We have been doing a lot of cold weather camping in a jayco poptop. The vynil skirt is not very insulating but i can live with that. What i dont like is the lack of light from having all the upper vents closed. I asked hubby to replace the screen panels with clear vinyl from Bunnings.. Communication got a b...	Kantiki	1	2687	04:53 PM Sep 10, 2013 by petersumpters
	Jaffle Iron food. (Preview) If you are using eggs in a Jaffle Iron 50gm eggs fit better into them than any other size ,so they do not ooze out when cooking. Also while away we made scrambled eggs by just putting the eggs into an empty clean jam jar with what ever extras we wanted and shook the jar and bingo no mess ..also added this mixtu...	herbie	10	4190	09:32 PM Sep 9, 2013 by herbie
	Towels. (Preview) This is really a tip from Kaid. Visited her yesterday, and she showed me some Large Micro-fibre Towels. Camping stores stock them, [I googled some last night.] and although not real cheap, they are very light-weight, and don't take up much space. I'm going to get a couple just for the Van tomorrow...	Sheba	15	3633	10:47 AM Sep 9, 2013 by The dog lady
	Black Lines (Preview) To keep black lines off your RV where water runs from your roof onto the sides. Get a length of awning beading and thread it into the awning track. This 4cm beading over hangs the sidewall and deflects water and dirt from the roof away from the sidewalls.	herbie	1	1555	04:34 AM Sep 5, 2013 by hako
	Interesting (Preview) http://twistedsifter.com/2013/01/50-life-hacks-to-simplify-your-world	jimbo	8	2259	03:54 AM Aug 27, 2013 by moamajohn
	Cheap Firelighters. (Preview) To get a camp fire going quickly I use cotton wool balls with vaseline. Just rub petrolium jelly into cotton wool balls. Put them into a zip bag or storage container for future use. Really gets the fire started.	chopit	9	3380	04:13 AM Aug 26, 2013 by Cupie
	Great sealant for leaks on caravans (Preview) Hello everybody, I need to share this with you as we are so pleased. After many other (more expensive) attempts we used a sealant on our caravan to fix one of those oh so annoying leaks around a window and it works great!! Fixed it immediately, yeah! It's called Capt Tolley's, you put it as close as possib...	Canungra	13	2843	04:56 AM Aug 24, 2013 by Canungra
	Awning Rail (Preview) Before feeding your awning into the rail, rub the beading with a candle it makes the job so much easier.	herbie	4	1702	09:11 PM Aug 23, 2013 by Rip and Rosie
	MAPS; (Preview) If you are offered a mud map with directions, request a paper map as they are easier to carry. JC.	justcruisin01	9	1791	08:24 PM Aug 22, 2013 by Gerty Dancer
	A Newby's guide to Caravanning Etiquette ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi all. My Wife and I have taken the plunge and decided to spend some of the kids inheritance. We have bought a Triton 4x4 Ute and we pick up our new Jayco Camper trailer this week. Many, many years ago I did a lot of caravanning with my parents (and 2 brothers) in a variety of caravans including a 6mth stin...	Kendo	31	5112	04:43 PM Aug 22, 2013 by Gerty Dancer
	Thermal underware (Preview) After being up the Cape for over two weeks ,as we started to travel back down we were freezing.( even in our sleeping bags at night ) so we pulled out our thermal long johns and long sleave singlet and we slept in them and was not cold again. So anyone who has not got heating for one reason or another maybe gi...	herbie	25	2532	01:23 PM Aug 19, 2013 by VKPORTABLE
	Keeping your billy clean and shinny (Preview) I know many men - but not all - believe the blacker the billy and better the taste. IMHO that is hogwash! I use mine in and out of the van and also at home and I insist they be kept in as new condition as possible. Mine are years old and still shining. I always smear some washing up detergent around them befor...	chaslib	14	2607	09:13 PM Aug 18, 2013 by GaryKelly
	Non-slip the Step. (Preview) I found the step into the Hi-ace very slippery when getting in with wet shoes, so I've glued some of the Rubber Shelf Lining onto it. Works like magic. First lot has now worn out. Will replace it in the next day or so. Cheers, Sheba.	Sheba	16	2535	05:00 AM Aug 14, 2013 by the rocket
	Easy Links (Preview) When including net links into a post if you use the copy link function and add it to your post it can be activated by the reader . Note that a lot of users copy and paste and the reader then has to retype the link in to get the info	Wombat 280	1	1190	02:28 AM Jul 26, 2013 by TAJ
	Transporting fishing rods (Preview) To transport fishing rods if no where else safe to transport them while on the road or parked up over night , is to sling them inside the RV from the roof. This is as easy as locating a couple of the roof supports towards the front and back, possibly to one side of the central hatch by pressing the roof linin...	herbie	6	3104	03:21 AM Jul 24, 2013 by JayDee
	How far is it to....... (Preview) Handy little site I found. Gives straight line, road distance and travelling time between destinations................. DISTANCESCALC.COM	Bent Axle Bob	18	3255	01:33 AM Jul 24, 2013 by Beth54
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