Please use the search function ... PLEASE!!

Some questions do get asked frequently. I get that. We have folks joining all the time, which of course is great, but I really do encourage people to use the search function, otherwise we get a lot of repetitive threads and that's unnecessary.
Thank you.

I tried several searches on paint codes for the white VW paint and looked at a number of posts. Sometimes posting is necessary even though you are sure the answer is in there.

I always find that using the advanced search and Google is more effective.

sundialsoft wrote:

I tried several searches on paint codes for the white VW paint and looked at a number of posts. Sometimes posting is necessary even though you are sure the answer is in there.

I just searched 'white paint' and found the answer instantly.

Ive often been unsuccessful with search. If I search "white paint" when am not logged in, I don't get the useful pages, but once I log in, they come up first in the list. Weird eh? I use a mac.

gordonmac wrote:

Ive often been unsuccessful with search.  If I search "white paint" when am not logged in, I don't get the useful pages, but once I log in, they come up first in the list.  Weird eh?  I use a mac.

Not really gordonmac. When you log in you get access to a greater level of information on the site. Guests don't see a number of sections. Hence the result when you attempt a search without being logged in.

Tim
I do agree that many questions could be answered directly if members were to make proper use of the SEARCH facility on the HOME page.
The other way of finding information is through the 'Keywords' panel which is presently down the left side.
Queries about paint are always cropping up, perhaps 'PAINT' could be added to the Keywords panel also.
osg

osg wrote:

Tim
I do agree that many questions could be answered directly if members were to make proper use of the SEARCH facility on the HOME page.
The other way of finding information is through the 'Keywords' panel which is presently down the left side.
Queries about paint are always cropping up, perhaps 'PAINT' could be added to the Keywords panel also.
osg

I think the 'keywords' section is dynamic, IE, generated automatically, but I might be wrong.

Tallulah is correct. The Keywords function is dynamic. It constantly updates based on the words being used on the forum.

I sometimes struggle with the search facility. I'm sure I recall from my early days as a member, reading a thread about extending the cutlery drawer backwards but can I find it? Can I heck!

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Keywords function is dynamic. It constantly updates based on the words being used on the forum.

Good to know. we live and learn
osg

TimV wrote:

. The Keywords function is dynamic.

Only the 'keywords function'?.............I thought the whole forum was dynamic.......

Whenever I'm asked about owning a campervan.....I say it's great.........but what I really need to make it better is the ability to extend my cutlery drawer backwards.
Mrs B

Whereas adding every yellow accessory available is absolutely essential? ;)

AbsintheKombi wrote:

I sometimes struggle with the search facility. I'm sure I recall from my early days as a member, reading a thread about extending the cutlery drawer backwards but can I find it? Can I heck!

The author of the topic your looking for was Malcolm Eales so if you use the search facility and input "more using the space available" and click the topics button, you will find what your looking for.

Cheers, Irishman.

You'll all be doing it now: Cutlery Drawer

I hate to boast but...

Ive got a full sized cutlery drawer!!

If there aren't photos, it hasn't happened, Gordon.

Im going straight out to the van with a camera!!

Omg I always assumed nev had a full size cutlery drawer but now I'm thrown into turmoil wondering!!and he's in the barn so I can't pop out and check. What are your dimensions??

Reading the cutlery draw thread made me chuckle especially the bit about being able to grab a knife whilst driving. Reminded me of going out through UK customs at Portsmouth ferry port this year. The officer pulled us over with the excuse she loves campervans. She then asked if we had any weapons, to which we (of course) replied "no". She then asked if we had any knives. Again we said "no". At which point she opened the cutlery drawer. Felt like a right numpty!

perhaps there could be a false back to the extended cutlery drawer to secrete our butter knives!

It was no good....I had to go and read about the famous cutlery drawer!

Bumble doesnt have one like this.....ours is at the back by the wardrobe...a small pullout jobby......which we don't use for cutlery but for our spirit level and the thingy for the gas. Our cutlery lives in a JK holder and our larger serving spoons live in the buddy box with the pots and pans. My bottle opener lives in a bright pencil case....easily identifiable. We have a separate picnic basket which contains everything you need to make a cuppa without having to open any cupboard. That's because I like shortcuts and don't want to have to search for something when in a hurry.................did you see what I did there........I got this thread back on its original topic!
Mrs B.

Neither my axe (which we could have used last weekend) nor my machete fit in the cutlery draw.