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Is there such a thing as a quality built and supported Motorhome?
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I raised the issue of transitioning from a caravan to a Motorhome in a previous post and thanks to everyone who gave great advice. The trouble is, virtually every Motorhome I have looked at has a huge amount of extremely negative consumer reviews based on their personal experiences. People generall...
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Tv antenna
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https://www.caravansplus.com.au/guides/upgrading-your-antenna-to-hd-a-62.html
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Brianvicki
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Caravan step
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We have a 2018 Windsor Seka 552 poptop, which we enjoy. It did have a single aluminium step under the door, but a trip to Mt Augustus and a big rock and the step was wiped out. So we went to a fold-up step which I take outside when the van is a bit high. recently I have been looking at the Ranger double pull out st...
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RAIN AND MORE RAIN
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Whilst the rain in Logan and Brisbane regions has mostly been nothing more than a light to medium drizzle over the last few days, our rain gauge says we are approaching 5 inches or 125 mils. Hoping it clears for everyone to enjoy a great Easter festive time. Talking on Easter, Jay & Dee. Hope every...
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JayDee
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Towing mirrors - San Hima v Milenco?
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hi All about to pick up our new-to-us 2018 Crusader Musketeer, towing with a Landcruiser 200 VX series. We were recommended Brunsgaard but they are no longer being sold in Australia. MSA and Clearview were also recommended but I dont want to pay $800+ as we wont be out on the road full time. So now decidi...
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KazzaR
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Transition from a fully equipped, off road caravan to a good quality motorhome - transition and comparison issues.
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I am interested in the views of people who have actually transitioned from caravan owning to a Motorhome. Am thinking ahead as, as we all get older, have been thinking a Motorhome might be easier to manage than my current 24 foot van (cab only drawbar extra). Whilst the major pros and cons are fairly obv...
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Pradokakadudavid
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Electrical Problems
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Hi All. I have finished building my Ute mounted (slide on) camper I'd attached a photo if I can find how, anyway I am having electrical system issue's. I have 1060w solar on the roof, 3000/6000 inverter, 60amp DC-DC charger, 60amp Rover MPPT charge controller, 2 x 200Ah Lithium batteries and the batt...
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Brian Mckenna
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Updated to a Ford Ranger 3.2 - 6 speed
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Well gang, I recently bit the bullet and sold my trusty old 2005 Nissan Patrol (4.2 td), I really didnt want to, BUT I did. I have since purchased a 2018 Ford Ranger Px Mk II with 67,000 kms on the clock and I must say immaculately looked after. Im told by someone who knew the owners that it has been nowhere a...
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Water Filling Station
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Hi all, the water filling stations I have seen over the last few days have a 25mm hose as the smallest filling point. So far the hoses dont have an end fitting at all , I gather to supply buik water to a tank. Has anyone used these with a suitable fitting to fill directly into van tanks? I cant seem to find a rem...
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Princess of Wales Health and her shocking media treatment
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We are absolutely appalled and disgusted by the way all modes of the media have reported the health issues of Princess Kate. whilst Princess Kate and Prince William may be celebrities that fct is they are a family like us. the media has learned no lesson from their role in the death of Princess Kate's mo...
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JayDee
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Which napisan for portable toilet
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Hi , I was reading the posts about napisan instead of chemicals for camping toilets, just wondering which exact type as I couldn't see the % of sodium polycarbonate written on the bottle .
Is the the pink tub oxi action gold etc?
And was the dose 3 dessert spoons for 20 litres and do I put any in the top asw...
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Markfresh
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Black or White Seitz S4 Flyscreens
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Plan to replace the 14 yr old flyscreens on the MH. Q: is there a GN preference as to whether to use the Black or White replacement. Anyone with experience?? TIA Bas
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Bas + Eve
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Bonnet solar panel
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https://vehiclesolarsolutions.com.au/product/jeep-grand-cherokee-2011-2021/
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Brianvicki
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40FT BUS
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Hi all. Looking for advice from persons who have first-hand experience at the following questions. Are 40ft buses too big for most caravan parks as I'm not that into free camping in the muddle of nowhere, just so I can park up Where is the most common area in a town that you would park for 1/2 an hour to do gr...
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twins Bazel
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The emerging battery technologies and prices
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https://theconversation.com/a-battery-price-war-is-kicking-off-that-could-soon-make-electric-cars-cheaper-heres-how-225165?utm_medium=email&utm_...
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Brodie Allen
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More on the Steibauer performance module
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There was a bit of ignorance demonstrated in a previous posting re these modules, mainly relating to the method of operation - some did not understand the matter of injector DURATION verses increased pressures. No, it won't blow your injector pump up because pressures are not increased - to the pos...
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Brodie Allen
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Having to sell our van..
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Hi Everyone, the time has come for us to sell our van as we have not been capable these last few of years. Question is how much do caravans depreciate per years these days? Bought it second hand in 2013. Aussie Paul
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RV Gard paint protection
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Has anyone got a comment to make about RV Gard caravan paint protection. We bought our new van 3 years ago and were conned into paying $1,600 to have RV Gard applied to the interior and exterior by the retailer in Sydney we bought it from. 3 years on and the exterior white paint is oxidising and needs waxin...
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Paying to see a natural world
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Ok, I'm cheesed off and maybe I shouldnt be because we dont attend touristy places often. It all started years ago when a mate and I arrived at the 12 Apostles modern car park (we now live nearby in Camperdown) and eager to look we found we needed to pay an entry fee. We turned around. Funny enough there wa...
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Has anybody had any contact with NM INSURANCE (Australian Caravan Insurance)
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Just stumbled across these people looking for alternative to QBE with whom I have been with van and cars for years - but for no seeming reason van insurance went from $700-odd to $1800 for $60,000 with 5months lay-up. (!!!!!). They have a specialty division for Jayco vans - I first thought that it migh...
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