Little DIYs and hacks

Elly Swanson · Apr 12, 2019

Autumn said:
No this does not need modifying in any way, but if you light the gas while it is still on the hob, the kettle boils but the rubber feet melt and you spend some time wondering where the smell is coming from, or so I have found anyway!!

Oh no, that’s for heads up, Autumn. I don’t want to add that to my list of numpty mistakes to make in a Cali!

ArunAlec · Apr 12, 2019

Water tank filler, £1 Poundland funnel and a couple of bits of cord.View attachment 43408

ArunAlec · Apr 12, 2019

ArunAlec said:
Water tank filler, £1 Poundland funnel and a couple of bits of cord.View attachment 43408 View attachment 43409

If I got some Brandrup stickers I reckon its got to be worth £50 plus!

California4x4 · Apr 19, 2019

Bought and immediately cut off the bottom of a telescopic aluminium ladder. It now fits in the bottom drawer if I want to put it there.

Trev · Apr 28, 2019

DIY bottle/coffee cup holder. Fits between the seats or in front of the really useful box many have between the seats.

Rwin · May 1, 2021

Better bike straps!

PudnBob · Jun 16, 2024

Really enjoying everyone’s hacks and imagination.
Entertaining myself after a long journey in the heavy rain in France!!
A few hacks of ours
Using the space behind the passenger seat (seat can still turn if needed before setting up. Also holds seat in place. We have also made a surface extension which slots on top. Stores perfectly in the space at the end of the bench drawer

Next is the rear shelf. We really dislike the over engineered bulky heavy and difficult to remove and replace “thing” in the back. So we made our own. The original now has a new home in the garage. Being not of great stature we are able to shorten it, reupholster and cover in wipeable fabric. We already had the comfort mattresses. And not only do we have extra living space during the day (about 8 inches) we have a quick and simple solution for sleeping at night… and it’s comfortable! Both mattress have an envolope of waterproof terry towelling sheeting. To keep it all clean and tidy we have the same wipeable fabric which tucks in all round.