CAMPING TIPS (that you might not have thought of, post here)

[Kit_e_kat9]

I use an occy strap to keep the andersen plug lead and the trailer cord from hanging down when towing. It also gives if needed.

X 2 ... brilliant idea that.  They don't get tangled in the hitch or hang down to catch on road debris.  Our occy strap hooks up under the rear of the ute.

Kit_e

[speewa158]

Ihae been buying the 1s that help you ride a bike ,,, they dont work 

[cancan]

If packing up in the rain take a change of clothes out first.
Of course i thought of this after i had packed everything up and had the dry clothes buried in the bottom of the CT.

[Johnno convert]

Ihae been buying the 1s that help you ride a bike ,,, they dont work 

what?

[aussiepics]

Ihae been buying the 1s that help you ride a bike ,,, they dont work 

...n I still can't ride a horse neither..

[GU Rich]

The thread on my camper poles has been stripped for a LONG TIME, I have been holding the poles up with hose clamps, Well I came across these at Anaconda a few eeks back All that needs to be done is drill a hole and insert the "T" piece than put it back together.







Cheers
Rich

[db]

Use for an old plastic jerry can - cut the top off and make it into a bin.  Just used bits lying around in the shed.

[Manjimike]

Smart thinking 

[mystq]

A rubber seal and you would be good to go db.

[GU Rich]

Great idea db, Thanks for posting that pic this thread!

 
Rich

[Jon]

Dont let this

http://myswag.org/forum/index.php?topic=15768.60

surface whilst away.

[Stozz]

The fruit 'n' vegie box:

I saw something similar to this somewhere on the web a while ago and thought I would give it a whirl.  I made it today.  Not sure that I built it to the same spec, but this will do us just fine.

I used:

    One old esky
    Shade cloth
    Fly wire
    Cloth tape
    Screws & washers
    A patient husband

Get husband to drill holes in a tidy pattern in all walls of the esky.  File off any sharp edges.

Line with fly-wire cut to size (and trimmed with white cloth tape)

Cover with shade cloth panels cut to size (and trimmed with blue cloth tape)

Ta da!  An insulated box that will allow our fruit and veg to stay fresh, breathe, and not allow flies or ants inside (or mice!)

[mystq]

Great idea Stozz, keep us updated on how it goes.

[Big Nath]

If you have kids, go to big W and get some $3 glow sticks.

They are battery operated and have a torch and whistle on them.

Plus they come with FREE replacement batteries (1 set)

The kids love them and you will always know where the kids are.

Cheers!

[hookedon4wding]

We bought one of these shoe organizers from a Home store. Used a pants hanger to hang it from a rope under the awning. Makes a great spot to put little things that always seem to go missing when camping (keys, head torches, matches, dog lead etc). Less than $5 and works well.



Cheers, Sam.

[GU Rich]

With all the new members and camping going on over Xmas I thought it was time to bump this thread.

Cheers
Rich

[Kit_e_kat9]

Thanks GU for the Bump!

I'll kick off the new year of ideas.

For those with an Aussie Swag ... and dogs ... the handle for pulling open the pantry just seems like wasted space to me, so I got inventive the other day when the requirement for Puppy Poo Bags went up a notch (must of been the scraps from dinner before bedtime).





From here they can be "dispensed" as such and the pantry handle used to rip off along the dotted line.  Worked well till it fell through the bottom hole, so we utilised some laundry rope to fix that.

Kit_e

[JCOJ]

1) When cooking spaghetti or rice drain the water into a bucket.  Then once you have finished eating you can give your dishes a prewash with this water which will keep the water in your sink alot cleaner for alot longer.

2) Before going on a major trip, go to the bank and hand over two $20 notes for two bags of $1 coins.  No need to go hunting around when it comes time to use the laundromat.

3) We have a broomstick that always goes to the back of the pole box and we can't reach it.  We vecroed the top of the broom handle, and attached the rough end of the velcro to the bottom and  side corner of the pole holder.  No more missing broomstick!

[cewilson]

1. Zip lock bags are handy for so many different things (toilet rolls/snack bags/food leftovers/fruit & veg/meat etc).
2. The more space you have, the more you will carry.....
3. Dual ropes with springs are great for corners.
4. A snack bag for the kids each day comes in real handy.
5. Battery charger is terminated to an anderson plug.  Makes it real easy for hooking up when required.
6. Swags for the kids is quick and easy, albeit bulky.
7. A spare pin (tregg hitch) is a godsend when you have 'that' moment.
8. Try to be self-sufficient.  On longer trips buying batteries starts being expensive and annoying.
9. Square frypans are worth their weight in gold.
10. The harder it is to do, the less likely you will do it.  Have your trailer set-up so all you need is water, food and clothes.  There is stuff all difference between an overnighter and a week long trip, or even a four week trip.  You really don't change anything you carry.  Have it all there ready to go so you can make that 'impulse' decision on a Friday afternoon to just get away for the weekend.  They have been some of the best trips we have ever done as a family as we never knew what was going to happen next!


Oh and lastly carry a few spare tyre tubes.  Worst case scenario you can use them on your vehicle, but primary reason is the kids will go nuts with them in water (as do the big kids!).


Cheers
Chris

[jeeps]

Try to use devices that take the same size battery. I use a gazillion Eneloop AA rechargeable batteries, I no longer use anything in d or c size. Before a trip I put freshly charged eneloops in all my devices - my am/fm radio, 2-3 good Cree torches, headlamp, mini led lantern I use in the toilet tent, my kid's nightlight & remote control toys, my police scanner which i take camping... You get the idea. I also take about 8 spare charged ones so i can swap out discharged AA's straight away and my 8 bay 12 volt charger so I can charge with my solar setup, takes about 2 hrs to fully charge 8. I charge via the camper trailer's solar at home too so for the $4 initial purchase price of the eneloop I now have 2000 recharges for free per battery. I used to spend heaps on batteries every year until I jumped on the eneloop revolution. And because I have a small solar setup it's free power for my toys!

Cheers

[Jenko67]

We don't need to do this, as our two flatly refuse to go outside the camper if it's rainning

Baz.

Thanksgod, I thought it was just our 3 that are like this....

[lilstookie]

Don't ever take a jackaroo through a rutted bog as the alternator craps itself and kills the holiday you been waiting 6 months for.

Dont listen to other 4wds on the track saying "she'll be right" as they soon leave when it all goes pear shaped.

[UTE 701]

Dont listen to other 4wds on the track saying "she'll be right" as they soon leave when it all goes pear shaped.

" If you break down or get bogged , make sure you are blocking the track , then others have to help get you going .....  "

[lilstookie]

Take a metal bucket for easy heating of water for showers/baths/dishwashing/clothes washing...just sit it close to the fire!

Lil


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[beachrover]

If you are starting of with a new camper, before setting out on a remote trip:

Stay at a caravan park for a couple of days that is close to hardware, camping, food & Kitchen shops. This will help sorting out all the bits & pieced before heading off on a proper adventure.