Hints, Tips and Great ideas

oldbloke · oldbloke

As we all know space in the van and ute (what we carry) is critical. So, I'm just wondering what people are doing to help save space in the van or tug. Any suggestions welcome.Here is a couple of things I've done recently. Gave away the old 9kg lpg cylinder I used for a fire pit and bought a flat pack from Ki...

Aus-Kiwi · Aus-Kiwi

More a matter of expediency ?? sandals on from bar !! No way these are staying inside !! smell like 10 dead possums ! Lol

traveler · traveler

Fellow travellers, I am looking to go around the looong lap in a feweeks. Not sure if you are experienced at this, but trying to find out what spare parts I should carry with me aside from fanbelt? Im not mechanically minded, Im just taking my + attitude & loads of high spirits.Do u think this may be en...

gdayjr · gdayjr

https://rvsafe.com.au/understanding-tow-vehicle-capacities/

cjt55 · cjt55

I may be going over the Coonawarra in SE SA to help my brother prune his vines due to a lack of back packers this year. I will be in my van and it will be cold but will have access to electricity but obviously do not want to be running that all night. Last year when I headed north from Victoria there was a very col...

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...

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...

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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	Improving storage & saving space (Preview) As we all know space in the van and ute (what we carry) is critical. So, I'm just wondering what people are doing to help save space in the van or tug. Any suggestions welcome.Here is a couple of things I've done recently. Gave away the old 9kg lpg cylinder I used for a fire pit and bought a flat pack from Ki...	oldbloke	0	1169	01:57 PM Jun 20, 2021 by oldbloke
	Not sure if tip or great idea ? (Preview) More a matter of expediency ?? sandals on from bar !! No way these are staying inside !! smell like 10 dead possums ! Lol	Aus-Kiwi	2	1508	02:03 PM Jun 17, 2021 by Bicyclecamper
	loong lap prerequisites (Preview) Fellow travellers, I am looking to go around the looong lap in a feweeks. Not sure if you are experienced at this, but trying to find out what spare parts I should carry with me aside from fanbelt? Im not mechanically minded, Im just taking my + attitude & loads of high spirits.Do u think this may be en...	traveler	5	1482	10:01 AM Jun 17, 2021 by Whenarewethere
	This might help to understand tow vehicle wights and capacities. (Preview) https://rvsafe.com.au/understanding-tow-vehicle-capacities/	gdayjr	1	1121	11:05 AM May 28, 2021 by Possum3
	What temperature sleeping bag do I need? (Preview) I may be going over the Coonawarra in SE SA to help my brother prune his vines due to a lack of back packers this year. I will be in my van and it will be cold but will have access to electricity but obviously do not want to be running that all night. Last year when I headed north from Victoria there was a very col...	cjt55	27	2856	05:44 PM May 13, 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	1395	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	2210	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	1884	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	1468	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	3492	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	1638	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	1770	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	2403	05:27 PM Feb 17, 2021 by Tony Bev
	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	2106	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	1700	04:30 PM Jan 26, 2021 by Wannabe nomad
	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	4984	08:21 AM Jan 12, 2021 by Possum3
	FUNNIEST town name ( 1 2 ) (Preview) ITCHY- WALLA n.t	Erilala	34	4513	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	2359	08:18 AM Jan 3, 2021 by DMaxer
	Unclaimed money (Preview) https://www.revenue.nsw.gov.au/unclaimed-money/search	dorian	5	2652	03:08 PM Dec 22, 2020 by dabbler
	ABC Emergency - active incident locator (Preview) Search any location in Australia to find nearby active incidents: https://www.abc.net.au/emergency/	dorian	4	1521	08:57 PM Dec 20, 2020 by Tony Bev
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