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lottie · lottie

Does anyone know about a project called rv homebase on the fraser coast?

Coe Couple · Coe Couple

Hi All, we live in Hervey Bay and we would like to go somewhere for a couple of weeks in our van as it has been sitting since Christmas. We have just returned from a flying visit to Perth and then a car travel to Newcastle all for family now we need our time. Does anyone have any suggestions as to a nice spot. We...

bundyroy · bundyroy

hi, i have an old mate who will be travelling from melbourne to broome via west coast, leaving approx sept 2010 for 3 or so month's. he has a hilux dual cab and aluminium boat. Hee has recently retired and is looking for a mate to come along with him. some who can share expenses and also loves fishing, going...

Helena · Helena

We have a little sportsliner A'Van camper and was wondering if we could use an 80 watt solar panel fixed to one of the side roofs it would just be for keeping the battery topped up, we only have the lights running off 12 volt and the tap. would 80 watt be enough and would it make the roof really heavy. Thanks f...

DKay · DKay

Hi Folks, We are selling the house and having a Van built. We will be living in the van full time and travelling with no fixed address - but will have a postal address (Daughter in Canberra) My question is - how do I get Van insurance. All the companies I contacted (AAMI, Allianz, over 50's, GIO, RAA) will n...

milo · milo

had a good day, although long, was up at 5 to catch a 3hr train trip from nowra, saw some nice rigs, i liked the northstar slide on camper units , but loved the avan ovation? i think jayco had a similar unit, noice... there were rigs there worth more than my house! any way im off to bed, too much in my head and i f...

glassies · glassies

well we finaly got it our rooftop tent so here are some pics has a skirt that goes around the bottom with a floor in it .

colsa · colsa

Anyone going to portland vic, don't stay at Dutton way van park. I made the mistake of paying in advance for 10 days, only $20pn but we wont do that again. Next time i will book one night and then extend if we like it. I dont think they own a lawn mower the grass is up past your ankles which wouldnt be a problem...

al · al

how do you tell people with dogs to stay away from my patch of ground ? we are currently traveling with our 3 year old grand daughter and for some reason she is terrified of dogs. at a caravan park recently my grand daughter was playing out side the van a dog and its owner wander on our patch of ground, well sh...

Pucusok · Pucusok

My husband and I are planning an around Australia trip.We are planning to leave on our trip in about a year .Currently we are in the planning phase . We would like to get ideas, hear experiences from you all about off road expandable caravans and complete campsite trailers.We have been researching bo...

beejayceejay · beejayceejay

We would appreciate any confirmation or advice on how to proceed and are other users having similar problems. We ordered a Avan Ovation M3 motor home from our NSW dealer mid December 2009 with a promise of delivery late February or March 2010 which is the contracted date. Having received no progress...

glassies · glassies

ok guys as you all know we are looking at planning a trip to birdsville, its not going to be a long trip so pretty much drive all day sorta thing, as we are not ableto leave for too long at moment with the business. But we will plan on leaving on a early thursday morning and drive back sunday to get home monday....

rolex · rolex

Hi All, Does anyone know what the road is like going from Rockhampton to Mareeba I have been told it is best to go to Innisfail the across to Ravenhoe then up to Mareebe instead of going up to Cairns then down to Mareeba. Has anyone been there for Christmas in July can the tell me a bit about it. Do you ha...

Ynot · Ynot

We are looking at importing a 5th wheeler from the US. Can anyone please suggest a good reliable Australian company to do quality conversions to Aussie standards? Thanks!

Smokeydk · Smokeydk

Been thinking about buying a second hand Van.......a Avan Rhys 2004.with single beds...its 17ft 6" x 7ft 6"..I have to go single beds as I'm 6'5" tall...and with extentions double beds are only 6ft 2" long.... Anyone got one or can give me some info about them..would be appreci...

Bradbury · Bradbury

I have just looked in the Camps 5 book & it hasn't got a tick as a recommend stop.Have just rang said station to book but don't have to 12$ a night for a powered site .Power for 10hrs a day and they have just built a new amenities block.We are going there on the 28th of april for three days so will report...

Cruising Granny · Cruising Granny

I've been scrubbing the mould out of, and off the car today. There were patches of green moss and black mould inside AND outside. The rainforest creates an oil from the vegetation which the rain delivers to the earth and everything upon it. The roofs, paths, paving, caravans and cars. Everything...

pricey43 · pricey43

The day was too nice to stay home, so packed a picnic lunch and headed down the Great Ocean Road. Lunch by the Anglesea River and then down to Lorne for an icecream while watching some toddlers braving the waves. Magnificent views both down and back. How lucky we are to have such a lovely area for a qu...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

I think it's time for all travelers to get concerned about the rules covering ambulance services across OZ. My granddaughter is about to go on a school excursion to Canberra and came in with a note advising parents that whilst in Canberra the child would not be covered by their NSW ambulance cover . I h...

Bradbury · Bradbury

It smells to high heaven we have tried boiling water & disinfectand,next step was going to be draino,but she who must be obeyed suggest we ask you guys.Hope you can help. Been on the road since last OCT.& LOVING EVERY MINUTE OF IT Syd

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	rv homebase lifestyle village fraser coast - has anyone heard about it? what does it involve? (Preview) Does anyone know about a project called rv homebase on the fraser coast?	lottie	11	2556	05:21 PM Jul 24, 2015 by Bill B
	Need a place to visit in QLD for a week or two (Preview) Hi All, we live in Hervey Bay and we would like to go somewhere for a couple of weeks in our van as it has been sitting since Christmas. We have just returned from a flying visit to Perth and then a car travel to Newcastle all for family now we need our time. Does anyone have any suggestions as to a nice spot. We...	Coe Couple	5	807	09:52 PM Apr 23, 2010 by wyknot
	travel companion required (Preview) hi, i have an old mate who will be travelling from melbourne to broome via west coast, leaving approx sept 2010 for 3 or so month's. he has a hilux dual cab and aluminium boat. Hee has recently retired and is looking for a mate to come along with him. some who can share expenses and also loves fishing, going...	bundyroy	3	929	04:14 PM Apr 30, 2010 by villatranquilla
	solar panels (Preview) We have a little sportsliner A'Van camper and was wondering if we could use an 80 watt solar panel fixed to one of the side roofs it would just be for keeping the battery topped up, we only have the lights running off 12 volt and the tap. would 80 watt be enough and would it make the roof really heavy. Thanks f...	Helena	5	816	09:59 AM Apr 23, 2010 by Helena
	Caravan Insurance (Preview) Hi Folks, We are selling the house and having a Van built. We will be living in the van full time and travelling with no fixed address - but will have a postal address (Daughter in Canberra) My question is - how do I get Van insurance. All the companies I contacted (AAMI, Allianz, over 50's, GIO, RAA) will n...	DKay	6	2013	09:21 PM Apr 23, 2010 by Cruising Granny
	caravan show in sydney (Preview) had a good day, although long, was up at 5 to catch a 3hr train trip from nowra, saw some nice rigs, i liked the northstar slide on camper units , but loved the avan ovation? i think jayco had a similar unit, noice... there were rigs there worth more than my house! any way im off to bed, too much in my head and i f...	milo	2	762	08:29 PM Apr 22, 2010 by Helena
	rooftop tent (Preview) well we finaly got it our rooftop tent so here are some pics has a skirt that goes around the bottom with a floor in it .	glassies	4	1154	06:47 PM Apr 22, 2010 by glassies
	portland park (Preview) Anyone going to portland vic, don't stay at Dutton way van park. I made the mistake of paying in advance for 10 days, only $20pn but we wont do that again. Next time i will book one night and then extend if we like it. I dont think they own a lawn mower the grass is up past your ankles which wouldnt be a problem...	colsa	2	679	01:35 PM Apr 20, 2010 by DeBe
	how do you get through to dog owners (Preview) how do you tell people with dogs to stay away from my patch of ground ? we are currently traveling with our 3 year old grand daughter and for some reason she is terrified of dogs. at a caravan park recently my grand daughter was playing out side the van a dog and its owner wander on our patch of ground, well sh...	al	21	1640	08:57 AM May 1, 2010 by Firefly
	Off road caravans or trailer camper? (Preview) My husband and I are planning an around Australia trip.We are planning to leave on our trip in about a year .Currently we are in the planning phase . We would like to get ideas, hear experiences from you all about off road expandable caravans and complete campsite trailers.We have been researching bo...	Pucusok	12	3760	09:30 AM Apr 29, 2010 by Denise
	Avan Motorhome and Caravan Delivery Delays (Preview) We would appreciate any confirmation or advice on how to proceed and are other users having similar problems. We ordered a Avan Ovation M3 motor home from our NSW dealer mid December 2009 with a promise of delivery late February or March 2010 which is the contracted date. Having received no progress...	beejayceejay	2	4628	09:22 PM May 10, 2010 by beejayceejay
	thoughts and advice (Preview) ok guys as you all know we are looking at planning a trip to birdsville, its not going to be a long trip so pretty much drive all day sorta thing, as we are not ableto leave for too long at moment with the business. But we will plan on leaving on a early thursday morning and drive back sunday to get home monday....	glassies	7	1333	04:58 PM Apr 20, 2010 by glassies
	Mareebe Rodeogrounds. (Preview) Hi All, Does anyone know what the road is like going from Rockhampton to Mareeba I have been told it is best to go to Innisfail the across to Ravenhoe then up to Mareebe instead of going up to Cairns then down to Mareeba. Has anyone been there for Christmas in July can the tell me a bit about it. Do you ha...	rolex	7	1328	09:10 PM Apr 23, 2010 by Cruising Granny
	5th Wheeler Conversions (Preview) We are looking at importing a 5th wheeler from the US. Can anyone please suggest a good reliable Australian company to do quality conversions to Aussie standards? Thanks!	Ynot	6	2144	08:06 AM Apr 19, 2010 by signwilson
	Think'n about buying a caravan (Preview) Been thinking about buying a second hand Van.......a Avan Rhys 2004.with single beds...its 17ft 6" x 7ft 6"..I have to go single beds as I'm 6'5" tall...and with extentions double beds are only 6ft 2" long.... Anyone got one or can give me some info about them..would be appreci...	Smokeydk	20	4315	12:26 PM Jul 6, 2010 by Ma
	Quobba Station (Preview) I have just looked in the Camps 5 book & it hasn't got a tick as a recommend stop.Have just rang said station to book but don't have to 12$ a night for a powered site .Power for 10hrs a day and they have just built a new amenities block.We are going there on the 28th of april for three days so will report...	Bradbury	6	926	10:25 AM Apr 18, 2010 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Moulds and mosses (Preview) I've been scrubbing the mould out of, and off the car today. There were patches of green moss and black mould inside AND outside. The rainforest creates an oil from the vegetation which the rain delivers to the earth and everything upon it. The roofs, paths, paving, caravans and cars. Everything...	Cruising Granny	3	848	11:12 PM Apr 18, 2010 by PeterD
	What a lovely day. (Preview) The day was too nice to stay home, so packed a picnic lunch and headed down the Great Ocean Road. Lunch by the Anglesea River and then down to Lorne for an icecream while watching some toddlers braving the waves. Magnificent views both down and back. How lucky we are to have such a lovely area for a qu...	pricey43	5	767	08:47 AM Apr 17, 2010 by Firefly
	Time for Seniors Action (Preview) I think it's time for all travelers to get concerned about the rules covering ambulance services across OZ. My granddaughter is about to go on a school excursion to Canberra and came in with a note advising parents that whilst in Canberra the child would not be covered by their NSW ambulance cover . I h...	Wombat 280	11	1157	10:52 PM Apr 23, 2010 by Ma
	waste water hose (Preview) It smells to high heaven we have tried boiling water & disinfectand,next step was going to be draino,but she who must be obeyed suggest we ask you guys.Hope you can help. Been on the road since last OCT.& LOVING EVERY MINUTE OF IT Syd	Bradbury	7	972	06:28 AM Apr 18, 2010 by jimricho
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