Post by: McGirr on June 07, 2014, 05:59:02 PM
We could nearly have a dedicated area for this. Mods let me know what you think.
Mark
Post by: xcvator on June 07, 2014, 11:57:39 PM
Post by: HEM19X on June 08, 2014, 01:10:30 AM
Post by: Mandrake on June 08, 2014, 04:40:44 AM
From the thing that is also a phone
Post by: aussie9 on June 08, 2014, 04:53:46 AM
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Post by: Jeepers Creepers on June 08, 2014, 06:12:06 AM
Ya bunch of wally's...... :D
Post by: baldheadedgit on June 08, 2014, 06:26:26 AM
I think he was referring to inventions we've all come up with, not the mainstream stuff.now ya killed it Jeepers :cup:
Ya bunch of wally's...... :D
Post by: KingBilly on June 08, 2014, 07:41:36 AM
I think he was referring to inventions we've all come up with, not the mainstream stuff.
Ya bunch of wally's...... :D
Reading glasses maybe then ;D :D :D
KB
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on June 08, 2014, 08:43:39 AM
Doesn't say much for those others who've posted now, does it.
Post by: Mandrake on June 08, 2014, 08:52:17 AM
Yep !! That's me !!
Mandrake
Post by: Patr80l on June 08, 2014, 10:45:52 AM
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(http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii153/gjwgjw_photos/IMG_1589.jpg) (http://s263.photobucket.com/user/gjwgjw_photos/media/IMG_1589.jpg.html)
Post by: kiwipride on June 08, 2014, 11:25:53 AM
Let's get this started.
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(http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii153/gjwgjw_photos/IMG_1589.jpg) (http://s263.photobucket.com/user/gjwgjw_photos/media/IMG_1589.jpg.html)
that. is. amazeballs.
Post by: Patr80l on June 08, 2014, 12:07:37 PM
Inventions don't need to be complicated.
And I could still tow the Jayco with it.
If anybody is interested, PM me for more photos/details.
Post by: Dingo0163 on June 08, 2014, 12:26:52 PM
Let's get this started.
(http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii153/gjwgjw_photos/IMG_1586.jpg) (http://s263.photobucket.com/user/gjwgjw_photos/media/IMG_1586.jpg.html)
(http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii153/gjwgjw_photos/IMG_1589.jpg) (http://s263.photobucket.com/user/gjwgjw_photos/media/IMG_1589.jpg.html)
Great idea , but is it legal welding onto a tow hitch like that? How much does it move around while your driving? I don't know about wall thickness , but it looks like 50x50 RHS. If it was me I would have some gussets and something under the wheel to take the weight instead of just the studs/bolts or whatever is holding it now. Insurance might be another problem if it decided to part company with your tug. I hope I'm wrong because I do like the idea for the camper. ???
Post by: 03hilux on June 08, 2014, 02:13:26 PM
How else would we share and pinch each others ideas.
Post by: jk on June 08, 2014, 03:07:23 PM
Post by: GeckoJK on June 08, 2014, 06:14:34 PM
The addition of sun sails to the annex on our camper, their cheap, keep the sun out, give privacy and easy to put up ! 3.8 x 3.8 x 3.8 from the green shed for about $38 each :cup:
Jesus JK.... I am not sure you have enough solar panels!
Post by: McGirr on June 08, 2014, 06:17:00 PM
You all crack me up. ;D
As Jeepers said, the best ideas / inventions members have come up with. There are some very talented people on here.
Mark
Post by: D4D on June 08, 2014, 06:17:14 PM
The addition of sun sails to the annex on our camper
That's a bloody good idea :cup:
Post by: GeoffA on June 08, 2014, 06:21:12 PM
Jesus JK.... I am not sure you have enough solar panels!
I've broken more than he has there......... :-[ :-[
Post by: McGirr on June 08, 2014, 06:24:27 PM
Mark
Post by: Swogjb on June 08, 2014, 06:31:47 PM
That's a bloody good idea :cup:
X 2
I'm gunna pinch that one
Post by: jk on June 08, 2014, 08:59:29 PM
Jesus JK.... I am not sure you have enough solar panels!
Only 200w worth mate ;D , but plenty to keep the two 40l Engels running for over a week :cup: and the volt gauge never dropped below 13v ;D
Cheers :cheers:
Post by: scarps on June 08, 2014, 09:40:41 PM
Agreed concensus around tonight's campfire and after a few :cheers:
Post by: edz on June 08, 2014, 09:49:53 PM
Post by: xcvator on June 08, 2014, 10:41:10 PM
I think he was referring to inventions we've all come up with, not the mainstream stuff.Don't you call me a wally, you fugly old spreader of dog excrement >:D ;D ;D
Ya bunch of wally's...... :D
Post by: Patr80l on June 09, 2014, 01:00:24 AM
Great idea , but is it legal welding onto a tow hitch like that? How much does it move around while your driving? I don't know about wall thickness , but it looks like 50x50 RHS. If it was me I would have some gussets and something under the wheel to take the weight instead of just the studs/bolts or whatever is holding it now. Insurance might be another problem if it decided to part company with your tug. I hope I'm wrong because I do like the idea for the camper. ???The tow hitch was off a Patrol and longer than the VW one. The VW will accept 350kg ball weight and the wheel plus Jayco weighs less than that. There was a little free play, which couldn't be avoided to allow the hitch to swing. I think there is only about 1-2cm sideways movement at the top of the wheel. Dad (the inventor) used to make mobile crane jibs from scratch, so I trust his expertise when it comes to how strong to make it.
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on June 09, 2014, 05:19:46 AM
Don't you call me a wally, you fugly old spreader of dog excrement >:D ;D ;D
Oooooh, you silly ol dufus.
Post by: Dingo0163 on June 09, 2014, 08:17:01 PM
The tow hitch was off a Patrol and longer than the VW one. The VW will accept 350kg ball weight and the wheel plus Jayco weighs less than that. There was a little free play, which couldn't be avoided to allow the hitch to swing. I think there is only about 1-2cm sideways movement at the top of the wheel. Dad (the inventor) used to make mobile crane jibs from scratch, so I trust his expertise when it comes to how strong to make it.Please take this the way it is intended. There is a set of rules for lifting and there is another for carrying. Mobile cranes are designed for loading/unloading trucks etc. so I don't doubt Dads spare holder would be strong enough to support the spare for years. Once you put carrying into the mix , the rules change. You have a wheel about 15-20kg hanging off a piece of steel about 300mm long , so that's where the flex comes into it. I might be wrong but I don't think a mobile crane can travel with a load, so flex doesn't come into it.Before you ask, yes,I have worked with steel. I don't care if I'm right or wrong , just make sure your butt is covered insurance wise. :cheers:
Post by: Patr80l on June 09, 2014, 10:55:38 PM
Please take this the way it is intended. There is a set of rules for lifting and there is another for carrying. Mobile cranes are designed for loading/unloading trucks etc. so I don't doubt Dads spare holder would be strong enough to support the spare for years. Once you put carrying into the mix , the rules change. You have a wheel about 15-20kg hanging off a piece of steel about 300mm long , so that's where the flex comes into it. I might be wrong but I don't think a mobile crane can travel with a load, so flex doesn't come into it.Before you ask, yes,I have worked with steel. I don't care if I'm right or wrong , just make sure your butt is covered insurance wise. :cheers:No, I didn't take it the wrong way, and I don't want to sound overly defensive. I have no idea at all about welding. I mentioned Dad's experience as he was a fitter & turner by trade and has built things that lift many tonnes. Crane jibs are a couple of orders of magnitude above this piece. You see a lot of similar carriers on the web, both DIY and commercial designs and this one is at the heavier end of the spectrum. I reckon my alloy wheel is not much heavier than three or four bicycles and your standard 4-bike carrier is quite a bit lighter and wobblier that this wheel carrier. Also, the carrier wasn't for everyday use but it was only ever put on for trips. It'a all academic now as I no longer have the Touareg. Thanks for your valid concern; we all need to look out for each other. :cheers:
Post by: oldmate on June 10, 2014, 08:22:07 AM
Geez, I've got the IQ of the plant pot and even I could understand the thread....
Doesn't say much for those others who've posted now, does it.
Fixed it for ya ;D ;D ;D
Post by: oldmate on June 10, 2014, 08:26:08 AM
Post by: xcvator on June 10, 2014, 08:31:35 AM
I reckon xcvators fire pit is an awesome idea. I built one myself and it got a good work out this weekend. Would be better with holes in it though lmaoYou're gunna get a slap too ;D
Post by: oldmate on June 10, 2014, 10:21:13 AM
You're gunna get a slap too ;D
Lol, wasn't taking the Micky mouse out of you champ, I reckon they work great as they are ;D it's other people that keep saying they need holes. :D
Post by: KingBilly on June 10, 2014, 10:26:40 AM
Lol, wasn't taking the Micky mouse out of you champ, I reckon they work great as they are ;D it's other people that keep saying they need holes. :D
The bloody cheek of them :D :D
KB
Post by: Bird on June 10, 2014, 10:40:04 AM
http://www.myswag.org/index.php?topic=9014.msg242200#msg242200 (http://www.myswag.org/index.php?topic=9014.msg242200#msg242200)
Post by: Spada on June 10, 2014, 11:25:36 AM
http://www.myswag.org/index.php?topic=28296.msg440271#msg440271 (http://www.myswag.org/index.php?topic=28296.msg440271#msg440271)
Post by: Diver on June 10, 2014, 11:58:07 AM
For a 40 L engel buy some 12mm ply and cut to just a bit larger than the 40L engel. Go to a Big W or K mart and buy 2 skate boards with the wide wheels. I paid around $12 each.
Remove the wheels and rebolt them to the ply equal distant width and in line. The bolts fit perfectly.
Fridge slides real easily across the carpet and either set of wheels just drops into the small gap when the tail gate is down. Fridge then sits on the tail gate for easy access. All up cost about $30.
Post by: jclures on June 10, 2014, 09:34:20 PM
(http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc145/jclures/Camp%20Trailer/bedbaseactuatorfinished_zps19e47391.jpg) (http://s217.photobucket.com/user/jclures/media/Camp%20Trailer/bedbaseactuatorfinished_zps19e47391.jpg.html)
Post by: kiwipride on June 11, 2014, 08:23:41 PM
This is my latest idea for my camper, no more heavy lifting for me. ;D
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John, love your ladder! Can I ask where you got it from?
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Post by: jclures on June 11, 2014, 09:48:12 PM
(http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc145/jclures/Camp%20Trailer/newladder01.jpg) (http://s217.photobucket.com/user/jclures/media/Camp%20Trailer/newladder01.jpg.html)
I brought a standard six or seven Step, step ladder, pulled it apart, cut it down and then made what I wanted. :D
Post by: kiwipride on June 12, 2014, 06:11:20 AM
Kiwipride is this the ladder you asked a about.
(http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc145/jclures/Camp%20Trailer/newladder01.jpg) (http://s217.photobucket.com/user/jclures/media/Camp%20Trailer/newladder01.jpg.html)
I brought a standard six or seven Step, step ladder, pulled it apart, cut it down and then made what I wanted. :D
Thanks John, that's it. I found your thread on your camper build. Awesome job on the whole thing!
Post by: chetty on June 13, 2014, 10:01:47 AM
Post by: GGV8Cruza on June 13, 2014, 12:18:54 PM
GG
Post by: Dingo0163 on June 13, 2014, 03:27:23 PM
Post by: Spada on June 13, 2014, 04:39:50 PM
A piece of blue tack on the side of the thermostat knob on the Engel to hold it set, a little bump soon turns everything soft into iceblocks
GG
how bloody simple is that, I've lost count of the number of times the daughter has buggered the temp on the engle.
Post by: Trex_s4m1 on June 13, 2014, 06:42:03 PM
Fridge slide for a 100 series cruiser.pics! :D
For a 40 L engel buy some 12mm ply and cut to just a bit larger than the 40L engel. Go to a Big W or K mart and buy 2 skate boards with the wide wheels. I paid around $12 each.
Remove the wheels and rebolt them to the ply equal distant width and in line. The bolts fit perfectly.
Fridge slides real easily across the carpet and either set of wheels just drops into the small gap when the tail gate is down. Fridge then sits on the tail gate for easy access. All up cost about $30.
Post by: McGirr on June 13, 2014, 06:52:56 PM
pics! :D
X 2 please
Mark
Post by: Lemo79 on June 13, 2014, 08:02:20 PM
how bloody simple is that, I've lost count of the number of times the daughter has buggered the temp on the engle.
I used to blame the kids for years for playing with the thermostat, till I figured out when you open and shut the lid the transit cover sometimes catches the dial. Only mine usually turns up and starts freezing stuff. Blue tac sounds like the answer. Thanks.
Lemo.
Post by: 2impulsiv on June 14, 2014, 08:50:59 AM
:)
Post by: cheif carlos on June 14, 2014, 11:06:09 AM
Jason
Post by: Snapman007 on June 14, 2014, 11:33:14 AM
This would have helped me last weekend with Frozen Beer Syndrome. :cheers:
Post by: MarkGU on June 14, 2014, 11:36:49 AM
Bluetac, genius! :cup:that will teach ya to drink it a bit faster mate ;D
This would have helped me last weekend with Frozen Beer Syndrome. :cheers:
Post by: Diver on June 14, 2014, 11:43:11 AM
X 2 pleaseSami and McGirr
Mark
Fridge slides easily on the carpet in the cruiser and stops at either front or rear wheels when it hits the join to tailgate. I just strp it down with a cambuckle strap to stop it tipping over when travelling.
Would probably work on any 4WD with a flat tailgate.
Post by: scarps on June 14, 2014, 12:10:12 PM
Been using a sheep skin car seat cover on the camp chair for nearly twenty years. it's amazing how often you get up to find someone else sitting on my chair. Works a treat for keeping the cold out of the backx2 like
Jason
Post by: Diesel Power on June 14, 2014, 01:03:26 PM
A piece of blue tack on the side of the thermostat knob on the Engel to hold it set, a little bump soon turns everything soft into iceblocksI did something similar but used a small O ring, one on the Engel and one on the Redarc remote head brake controller to stop accidental movement of the knob.
GG
Regard
Post by: michael h on June 16, 2014, 01:09:30 PM
Been using a sheep skin car seat cover on the camp chair for nearly twenty years. it's amazing how often you get up to find someone else sitting on my chair. Works a treat for keeping the cold out of the backX 2 paired up to a Oztent King Goanna chair, I have to fight to get my chair nearly every time I get out of it
Jason
Post by: terravista on June 16, 2014, 02:08:40 PM
If so, I propose some technical whizkid comes up with a short distance transmission device so emergency vehicles approaching controlled intersections either manually or automatically activate flashing lights mounted above the traffic lights, to give a visual warning to road users that an ambulance or firetruck responding to an emergency case or police car going to Macca's for a meal has a better chance of not being held up by people who either have the music so loud it breaks shop windows, or women and subbies on the mobile phone , who don't seem to get out of the way.
This way, anyone coming to an intersection with a flashing light can take a bit of care and try and see how they can avoid delays that could cost lives, or cold Big Macs.
Cheers
Post by: briann532 on June 16, 2014, 02:55:07 PM
Are we allowed to nominate ideas that have not been invented?
If so, I propose some technical whizkid comes up with a short distance transmission device so emergency vehicles approaching controlled intersections either manually or automatically activate flashing lights mounted above the traffic lights, to give a visual warning to road users that an ambulance or firetruck responding to an emergency case or police car going to Macca's for a meal has a better chance of not being held up by people who either have the music so loud it breaks shop windows, or women and subbies on the mobile phone , who don't seem to get out of the way.
This way, anyone coming to an intersection with a flashing light can take a bit of care and try and see how they can avoid delays that could cost lives, or cold Big Macs.
Cheers
Don't they already have a device that solves that problem?
google "gun" you may find it.
;D ;D ;D
Post by: Bunyip on June 16, 2014, 03:21:35 PM
Are we allowed to nominate ideas that have not been invented?
If so, I propose some technical whizkid comes up with a short distance transmission device so emergency vehicles approaching controlled intersections either manually or automatically activate flashing lights mounted above the traffic lights, to give a visual warning to road users that an ambulance or firetruck responding to an emergency case or police car going to Macca's for a meal has a better chance of not being held up by people who either have the music so loud it breaks shop windows, or women and subbies on the mobile phone , who don't seem to get out of the way.
This way, anyone coming to an intersection with a flashing light can take a bit of care and try and see how they can avoid delays that could cost lives, or cold Big Macs.
Cheers
go to www.solarroadways.com (http://www.solarroadways.com). Their solution could do exactely that, infact even better it could change the lights to give them all greens and warn drivers 500 mtrs up the road to start pulling over etc....
Post by: weeds on June 16, 2014, 03:29:54 PM
The addition of sun sails to the annex on our camper, their cheap, keep the sun out, give privacy and easy to put up ! 3.8 x 3.8 x 3.8 from the green shed for about $38 each :cup:
great idea....I might take some measurement on mine and see if there is something off the shelf
Post by: nab on June 16, 2014, 03:42:33 PM
(http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb318/nabstud/jaycolights4_zps61c3bbc0.jpg) (http://s204.photobucket.com/user/nabstud/media/jaycolights4_zps61c3bbc0.jpg.html)
Post by: #jonesy on June 16, 2014, 04:15:32 PM
Are we allowed to nominate ideas that have not been invented?This already exists in one way. Sensors at the traffic lights detects a special strobe on the emergency vehicle and cycle the lights to green. It was installed in Melbourne at major routes to hospitals during the commonwealth games. Not sure if it still operating
If so, I propose some technical whizkid comes up with a short distance transmission device so emergency vehicles approaching controlled intersections either manually or automatically activate flashing lights mounted above the traffic lights, to give a visual warning to road users that an ambulance or firetruck responding to an emergency case or police car going to Macca's for a meal has a better chance of not being held up by people who either have the music so loud it breaks shop windows, or women and subbies on the mobile phone , who don't seem to get out of the way.
This way, anyone coming to an intersection with a flashing light can take a bit of care and try and see how they can avoid delays that could cost lives, or cold Big Macs.
Cheers
Post by: #jonesy on June 16, 2014, 04:41:18 PM
http://www.myswag.org/index.php?topic=27881.msg456391#msg456391 (http://www.myswag.org/index.php?topic=27881.msg456391#msg456391)
Post by: Nay-DMAX on June 16, 2014, 04:43:05 PM
Been using a sheep skin car seat cover on the camp chair for nearly twenty years. it's amazing how often you get up to find someone else sitting on my chair. Works a treat for keeping the cold out of the back
Jason
This is the next thing I need to get I have been talking about getting one for ages and just don't seem to get around to it.
Post by: #jonesy on June 16, 2014, 04:44:17 PM
I also have a length about 1 metre long for the annex roof. Makes it easy to attach all by myself. Easier if the wife helps and all I have to do is hold them in about the right position
Post by: JCAT on June 16, 2014, 08:40:08 PM
Post by: Brumbypt on June 16, 2014, 10:11:19 PM
I will take pics another day.
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Post by: feisty on June 17, 2014, 12:28:20 AM
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Post by: mumbls on June 17, 2014, 10:19:01 PM
This is something I put up here a few years ago, but still use. So thought I'd put it up again. This shower base is made out of a discarded bread create and 17mm ply sealed with some left over marine varnish. The down side is it doesn't pack small, but the wife loves it. So it stays.
Post by: edz on June 18, 2014, 07:38:59 AM
Post by: Aaron Schubert on June 18, 2014, 08:08:55 AM
Aaron
Post by: edz on June 18, 2014, 09:16:58 AM
Post by: #jonesy on June 18, 2014, 12:23:16 PM
Love that one Jonesy, especially for the awning zipper.Found some pictures of the awning zip.
the first one shows the tab that bent when I thought using a pole to move the zip might work.
THe second it before I cut it a little shorter. works real easy when you hold the 2 zips about 2 foot away from the tab and pull.
Post by: edz on June 21, 2014, 02:44:05 PM
Post by: RallyDog on June 22, 2014, 09:07:01 PM
Post by: RallyDog on June 22, 2014, 09:08:12 PM
Post by: speewa158 on June 23, 2014, 08:32:44 AM
Post by: Footy Shorts Shane on June 23, 2014, 08:55:47 AM
Post by: scarps on June 23, 2014, 09:12:25 AM
#1 daughter wanted boiled eggs and we didn't have egg cups.classic:-)
Post by: Darcy7 on June 23, 2014, 09:14:02 AM
lts not my idea but l will claim it . When camping in winter , the fire keeps the front warm but the other side gets cold . Get an old fry pan , dixie or something like that shovel red hot coals out of the fire . One small scoup will do , then place it under the chair . instant warm of the lower back end . Works a treat last for 15 mins or so then change coals . Was tried & tested at Knockwood . The looks you start this are soon replaced by a toasty bottom :cup: :cheers:
I can confirm this is works brilliantly...!! Kept a few bottom warm on a Vic meet up a few years ago.
Actually, you could do a whole thread on Speewa's camper with all his inventions and ideas. Very smart man...!
Post by: speewa158 on June 23, 2014, 12:05:06 PM
Post by: Nay-DMAX on June 23, 2014, 05:26:59 PM
#1 daughter wanted boiled eggs and we didn't have egg cups.
Very inventive I don't have egg cups at home and had boiled eggs recently sat them in shot glasses.
Post by: #jonesy on January 30, 2015, 04:52:33 PM
Post by: Black Diamond on November 25, 2015, 07:28:03 PM
(http://i455.photobucket.com/albums/qq272/jsouvas/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsyzuq4hzq.jpeg) (http://s455.photobucket.com/user/jsouvas/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsyzuq4hzq.jpeg.html)
Now tell me I might be livin in the Stone Age but I've never seen one before, whoever thought of this is a genius :cup: I'm sick of my kids sitting on mine and making it as flat as my missus's backside :cheers:
Post by: macca on November 25, 2015, 07:31:55 PM
Not sure if bad Scotty invented this or not, actually I'm positive he didn't as he spends too much time intoxicated >:D but we caught up today to finalise some rubber issues when I spotted this in his truck
(http://i455.photobucket.com/albums/qq272/jsouvas/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsyzuq4hzq.jpeg) (http://s455.photobucket.com/user/jsouvas/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsyzuq4hzq.jpeg.html)
Now tell me I might be livin in the Stone Age but I've never seen one before, whoever thought of this is a genius :cup: I'm sick of my kids sitting on mine and making it as flat as my missus's backside :cheers:
Nah Scotty didn't invent that, hats have been around for ages
Post by: Black Diamond on November 25, 2015, 07:40:58 PM
Nah Scotty did invent that, hats have been around for agesLOLOL :cup:
Post by: speewa158 on November 25, 2015, 08:03:54 PM
1 20 square drum
1 plastic ball valve
1 Shower rose
Remove small tap at the base of drum . replace with ball valve , thread on shower rose . Fill drum with 16L of cold water , & 4L of boiling water place on top of rigs roof . Turn on tap , lather up & your away . lts so nice to see her happy & clean as well :cheers: A win/win :cup: :cheers: