Corona Boredom Project ideas

Submitted: Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 08:01
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Hi Everyone,

As Victoria continues to be in shutdown i have ran out of ideas and projects, and i need some inspiration to keep my mind active.
What has been the best idea/modification that you have made to your 4wd or camper because you couldn't find anything suitable elsewhere? I am after ideas that don't cost a lot and i know you are an ingenious and inventive lot, so any ideas would be great.

Stay safe out there everyone.
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Reply By: Pepper - Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 09:54

Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 09:54
Have you put a lock box out of sight on the vehicle to carry a spare set of keys in case you missplace yours ??

Prices start from around $15 .?
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Follow Up By: RMD - Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 18:22

Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 18:22
No good with modern remote keys which detect key fob presence!
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Follow Up By: Pepper - Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 19:03

Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 19:03
Not necessarily you can fit lock box on 200 series cruiser on front right hand side with no effect just as an example..

I have fitted one to my 2017 bt50 on rear drivers side mudguard..works fine..
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Follow Up By: Frank P (NSW) - Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 19:53

Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 19:53
I keep my spare smart key in the glove box and a conventional dumb key wired underneath out of sight.
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Reply By: Member - Core420 - Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 10:02

Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 10:02
Took out the rear seats from my dual cab ute and fitted fridge, auxiliary battery and water bladder. Still have lots of space for storage boxes containing food and clothes. Now redesigning the canopy.
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Reply By: George_M - Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 10:54

Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 10:54
Yesterday I removed the LH inner guard to get at the cellphone antenna base mounted on my bull bar.

Cracked the guard, mangled two push plugs and skinned three knuckles getting at the nut on the underside of the bull bar.

Fitted a permanent base in the same hole for my sand flag.

Got labelled as "pathetic" by Mrs George_M. She looked as though she meant it. I had no logical defence to offer.
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Reply By: Mark C9 - Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 11:30

Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 11:30
I was a pro photographer for years and have almost 500 000 photos in my collection
I have been sorting them into the various categories
I'm not talking about processing, that’s another story....
On my last trip to Sth Africa, I took 68 000 pics and, on my return, I spent 6 mths just sorting them and deleting the duds.
One day I will process them
I wonder why my eyes are sore

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Reply By: Member -Pinko (NSW) - Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 11:55

Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 11:55
I will be doing a bearing repack. Got all the gear, just need to find the time.
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Reply By: Member - reggy 2 (VIC) - Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 12:14

Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 12:14
Just went through all the motions of using the caravan in the car port tested all the appliances ,it has been sitting for over 12 months getting ready for the big race when we can get away.
Cheers stay safe
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Reply By: RMD - Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 17:17

Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 17:17
I connected, via Anderson, a solar panel on shed roof and PWM reg to feed the main battery in ute and as it charges to sufficient voltage it triggers the DCDC unit into keeping the aux batteries charged. Removed whole of rear of caravan sheeting, rear frame, and old ply in rear of van. Replaced with new ply full height and width of van and remade the framing and replaced the sheeting. New, double LED Tail Light units fitted and spare wheel holder replaced after a colour change to silver. Made two RC Model aircraft to fly and also made a twin brushless motor RC hovercraft. All to use when allowed to travel. I live in SRV, so held back at present.
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Reply By: San D - Friday, May 15, 2020 at 00:43

Friday, May 15, 2020 at 00:43
Lots of projects are shut down because of the coronavirus attack. Let see what happens next time.
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Reply By: Mick B10 - Friday, May 15, 2020 at 09:51

Friday, May 15, 2020 at 09:51
Mounted Anderson plug to rear of caravan direct to battery via 30 amp fuse for uses various.Also changed fridge power from 12 pin plug to red Anderson plug all good have’nt had a beer for three weeks not so good he he mickb
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Follow Up By: Mick B10 - Saturday, May 16, 2020 at 08:34

Saturday, May 16, 2020 at 08:34
oops forgot to say wifey made new curtains throughout caravan nice job.Gentle washed the originals(3.5 years old) and backing fell to bits.Forgetting to mention this cost brownie points “sigh” mickb????
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Reply By: Member - Jim S1 - Saturday, May 16, 2020 at 09:31

Saturday, May 16, 2020 at 09:31
Replaced the water pump in the camper yesterday. Amazing how much time these seemingly straightforward tasks can take !

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Reply By: Life Member - Talawana - Saturday, May 16, 2020 at 23:17

Saturday, May 16, 2020 at 23:17
Made some bowl cosies. They will stop our bowls rubbing together.

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Reply By: qldcamper - Monday, May 18, 2020 at 08:53

Monday, May 18, 2020 at 08:53
I have drawn on experience of a couple of games i played in my younger days

Tetris skills become invaluable when getting beer cans into my allocated fridge space, and from Kerplunk, to get them out again without a colapse.
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