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

[baldheadedgit]

2 cents from me..  when you roll out of the swag as the sun comes up and reach for loo paper, wipe the windscreen and headlights first, the bugs have been softened by condensation/dew for the last few hours and will come off much more easily. Once the suns been up a bit they've baked back on and you have to put heaps more effort into the job.

./cb

Na,,,, i dont like using wet loo paper for my jobbies..

[toeball]

Na,,,, i dont like using wet loo paper for my jobbies..

Wouldn't you get a crack full of bug guts n bits too?

The following day you may need to leave your ass out of the swag so the dew can soften you date for easier clean up

[tootall]

Bright coloured pool noodles, cut up and placed on guy ropes are great when your on the cans at night - no more tripping

[speewa158]

Now that the weather is cooling down its time to bring out the under chair warmers . Got an old fry pan or tray of some type & small shovel . Shovel hot coals in to fry pan place under chair really warms you up keep topped up with fresh coals , works a treat .

[HEM19X]

Now that the weather is cooling down its time to bring out the under chair warmers . Got an old fry pan or tray of some type & small shovel . Shovel hot coals in to fry pan place under chair really warms you up keep topped up with fresh coals , works a treat .

We usually use an old tin can, with lid not totally removed, fill with coals, fold back top a bit for a longer lasting b&m warmer.

Then again Melbourne is a bit colder than here, so you might need more.

Hem

[petemac]

Common sense and straightforward - but we make it a rule after packing up and being ready to roll;

Move the rig forward 10 or 20 metres then go back and have a good look where you have been camping to make sure nothing has been left behind.

Pete

[tinkera]

Common sense and straightforward - but we make it a rule after packing up and being ready to roll;

Move the rig forward 10 or 20 metres then go back and have a good look where you have been camping to make sure nothing has been left behind.

Pete                I,ll have to remember that left $200 Alvery sitting in fork of tree on last beach trip dam it.TINKERA.

[toeball]

Common sense and straightforward - but we make it a rule after packing up and being ready to roll;

Move the rig forward 10 or 20 metres then go back and have a good look where you have been camping to make sure nothing has been left behind.

Pete

We do that, we thought it might be the start of an obsessive compulsive disorder   

[speewa158]

Its not the start of OCD it makes sence to me . reacently I can across a new axe left at an abandoned camp site . If only they had done a quick search just check
I have a canvas peg bag on it in big letters 12 big 8 small , telling me the peg count . If they are not there go have another look 

[bullfrog]

We always have a walk around before leaving. Kids get to pick up any rubbish left, Jude & I check that nothing is left behind & check that all is ready for the road.

[NewcastleKnight]

We always have a walk around before leaving. Kids get to pick up any rubbish left, Jude & I check that nothing is left behind & check that all is ready for the road.

Who checks where the keys are??...lol

[bullfrog]

Me when I pack, apparently no one when she does.

[darren]

Only ever take boneless roasting pieces. If its raining you can cut them up and cook on the stove top

[campgirls]

For those of you who take dogs with you:

Invest in some kind of waterproof doggie coats, (ours are actually Driza-bone, bought on sale!!). Not much worse than a 'wet dog' smell in the campertrailer!

[GU Rich]

Its not the start of OCD it makes sence to me . reacently I can across a new axe left at an abandoned camp site . If only they had done a quick search just check
I have a canvas peg bag on it in big letters 12 big 8 small , telling me the peg count . If they are not there go have another look 

So there not you pegs I find nearly everytime I head out camping.

[darren]

So there not you pegs I find nearly everytime I head out camping.

As long as you dont find one in your tyre..

[Redback]

For those of you who take dogs with you:

Invest in some kind of waterproof doggie coats, (ours are actually Driza-bone, bought on sale!!). Not much worse than a 'wet dog' smell in the campertrailer!

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

Baz.

[GU Rich]

As long as you dont find one in your tyre..

I hope not the one I found at Running Creek on the weekend was about 1200mm above the ground hammered into a tree.

[gruesome]

Been using this idea for a few years now, drill a small hole in the top of your tent poles to accomidate a small hitch pin, after placing the pole through the awning,tent or what ever place the hitch pin through and it won't come out.  Really good when the misses is helping and is slightly height impaired  no more arguments.

cheers Andy

[D4D]

I like this idea, I was going to use threaded spigots and a wing nut but this is easier 

[griz066]

I like this idea, I was going to use threaded spigots and a wing nut but this is easier 

It is a great idea but not 100% in high wind, I tried it a few years ago, we were at the Boondooma dam and we got one of those mad mongrel afternoon storms and it just popped the whole spigot out of the pole . Got me stumped now, just hang onto them in that situation I guess

[Bookleaf]

Hmmmm.  I have the threaded sort with wing nuts.  The clip looks like a good idea though.  What is bothering me now is that no matter if it be clip or nut, the end will still pop out in high wind!!!!.  Maybe always have the sides installed.
Anyone have a good idea on how to keep the ends in permanently?

[D4D]

Hmmmm.  I have the threaded sort with wing nuts.  The clip looks like a good idea though.  What is bothering me now is that no matter if it be clip or nut, the end will still pop out in high wind!!!!.  Maybe always have the sides installed.
Anyone have a good idea on how to keep the ends in permanently?

pop rivet through the pole and plastic?

[griz066]

pop rivet through the pole and plastic?

Now that should work, I was thinking about a short tek screw but the plastic is quite brittle.

[peanut2]

We put the poles through eyelets and then run the ropes out from carabinas(sp??) from the D's in the tarp.

This way no matter if the tarp does manage to lift above the poles, the carabinas and rope are still in place to hold the tarp.  When in real doubt about the weather we have also run a full length rope right through every D along each side and tied down at each end by a heavy duty peg or just tied off onto vehicles.


Peanut