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Tauzer · Tauzer

Thanks everyone for you replies to my previous post about purchasing a annex. I contacted The Awningman to make an inquiry regarding a a quote for an annex. When I told him what type of awning I had he told me he wouldnt sell me an annex for a Thule awning because they arent strong enough to cope with the wei...

moamajohn · moamajohn

Hi .Today I took my van over to Moama and got it weighed .Proir to this I filled both water tanks to max .Thats 180 ltrs or 180 kg .As we both keep an entire wardrobe of clothes in the van this was covered too .On more than 1 occasion I have weighed our foodstuffs and 20 ,kg more than covers our only extra so to sp...

M80 D · M80 D

My new van has a ball tare weight of 160 kg GTM 2970 kg ATM 3300 kg Tare 2584 kg Our current tug 2009 NT Pajero is unsuitable for this van and we are looking at either the Mazda BT 80 or the Ford Ranger Raptor with a GVM upgrade on either. I need to know if one is better than the other for ease of towing. The ford i...

RonM · RonM

Hi new to the site and this is first post We are awaiting the delivery of our new Rav 4 Hybrid AWD Cruiser 1500kg towing limit Any information regarding experience towing a camper/ caravan with this or similar model would be appreciated. I realise what the terrain limitations are but are ok with t...

Old and Grey · Old and Grey

Morning all, Had the little fold up boat trailer booked in to get the Blue slip paper to go ahead and get registered for the first ever rego here in NSW. They told me before hand it takes 20 minutes with the paper work filled out. All good looks brand new. Yep never used. Brought it in 2007. 20 minutes later h...

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

Sadly, very sadly, my poor 2003 Jackaroo is finding the task of hauling my van more than it can easily handle and I think it will not be long before I am forced to replace it. I no longer have more than a passing interest in cars; providing it has AC and a comfortable driving seat that's all I want. I intend to...

Whenarewethere · Whenarewethere

https://www.caradvice.com.au/916332/warning-big-fines-...

Des and Jane · Des and Jane

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-01-20/cyclone-lucas-bearing-down-on-pilbara-coast/13071414

bgt · bgt

OK rather than hijacking another thread I thought I would start a license discussion. So if you buy a 4x4 and a caravan, any combination, you can hit the road without anything but a car license. But if you buy a motorhome/campervan and it's over 4.5t then you have to have a endorsed license. So where's...

gitsho · gitsho

Hi I am trying to find out information about the Telstra flip 3 phone and would appreciate any comments etc.Cheers

vince56 · vince56

Hi All, I wonder if anyone can tell me about this road? On the map it seems to be quite twisty and (probably) steep due to the terrain, has anyone towed a big van through that way and can advise please?

JayDee · JayDee

I am having my over 75 years medical check-up today. Should have had it done last week. I expect to have a great result. Could, repeat could, be that I may need glass for driving. I already have prescription sunnies but of course, that does not work at night. Lot more happy days ahead. Jay&Dee

Old and Grey · Old and Grey

How many drivers have you seen driving in thongs. We were coming home this morning. Could not believe my eyes when this young fella pulls up beside us at the traffic lights. Tee shirt, shorts, no gloves and .........Thongs. The bike rider blew me away. Just waiting to ruin another family. Have seen...

Gus1949 · Gus1949

Is the road from the Hume freeway to Tumut and onto Cooma suitable for 20ft plus caravans?

Beff · Beff

I am thinking of upgrading from a 34year old camper van to a 2000 Jayco Freedom 15ft. It will be my first pop top. Any feedback on this model of Jayco please?

ConsumerMan · ConsumerMan

Thanks members, I know this subject comes up a lot and I have searched old threads and cant quite find the answers to my questions. After reading a recent thread on single axle -v- dual axle I think I would like to put TPMS on my single axle van as a bit of insurance in the hopes I may be alerted to a slow flat b...

Gundog · Gundog

Things have changer over the past month my Partner has been diagnosed with a rare disorder, that requires her to be on oxygen for 18hrs a day, it took an Intern at a small hospital in the Whitsundays to diagnose the problem. Next week she gets to see a specialist in regards to her condition and then we will...

Dreamcaster51 · Dreamcaster51

Hi guys, the other day we saw three different caravans with the same folding type clothes line all of them had an additionsl attachment with several coat hangers attached. Has anyone any idea where they can be purchased. I have seen plenty of the clothes lines but not with the coathanger extras.

Crazy Dog · Crazy Dog

Hi guys, Just wondering if any of you own and use a MAZDA BT50 for towning your van..Looking seriously at buying one - dual cab 3200cc TD diesel 6 speed auto.. Would like you views etc.. Lance

fredcam · fredcam

Hi everyone fredcam here l be picking up my new isuzu mux do l have to use WDH when towing my caravan it weight is 2.5 ton loaded isuzu say you not to put on kind regards

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Thule Omnisport 5200 Awning - how good are they. (Preview) Thanks everyone for you replies to my previous post about purchasing a annex. I contacted The Awningman to make an inquiry regarding a a quote for an annex. When I told him what type of awning I had he told me he wouldnt sell me an annex for a Thule awning because they arent strong enough to cope with the wei...	Tauzer	4	3529	09:22 PM Jan 23, 2021 by Tauzer
	Your Weights (Preview) Hi .Today I took my van over to Moama and got it weighed .Proir to this I filled both water tanks to max .Thats 180 ltrs or 180 kg .As we both keep an entire wardrobe of clothes in the van this was covered too .On more than 1 occasion I have weighed our foodstuffs and 20 ,kg more than covers our only extra so to sp...	moamajohn	26	2723	08:26 PM Jan 22, 2021 by Whenarewethere
	Best tug under 70K ( 1 2 3 ) (closed) (Preview) My new van has a ball tare weight of 160 kg GTM 2970 kg ATM 3300 kg Tare 2584 kg Our current tug 2009 NT Pajero is unsuitable for this van and we are looking at either the Mazda BT 80 or the Ford Ranger Raptor with a GVM upgrade on either. I need to know if one is better than the other for ease of towing. The ford i...	M80 D	72	3836	11:56 AM Jan 21, 2021 by Webmaster
	Rav 4 Towing (Preview) Hi new to the site and this is first post We are awaiting the delivery of our new Rav 4 Hybrid AWD Cruiser 1500kg towing limit Any information regarding experience towing a camper/ caravan with this or similar model would be appreciated. I realise what the terrain limitations are but are ok with t...	RonM	13	3312	06:20 AM Jan 21, 2021 by RonM
	VIN Number (Preview) Morning all, Had the little fold up boat trailer booked in to get the Blue slip paper to go ahead and get registered for the first ever rego here in NSW. They told me before hand it takes 20 minutes with the paper work filled out. All good looks brand new. Yep never used. Brought it in 2007. 20 minutes later h...	Old and Grey	13	1979	06:28 PM Jan 20, 2021 by PeterD
	I know! I know! And I apologise in advance - which tow car should I buy? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Sadly, very sadly, my poor 2003 Jackaroo is finding the task of hauling my van more than it can easily handle and I think it will not be long before I am forced to replace it. I no longer have more than a passing interest in cars; providing it has AC and a comfortable driving seat that's all I want. I intend to...	Mike Harding	38	4610	02:00 PM Jan 20, 2021 by Magnarc
	Face mask on mirror $349 + 3 points (Preview) https://www.caradvice.com.au/916332/warning-big-fines-...	Whenarewethere	11	1262	10:31 AM Jan 20, 2021 by Possum3
	CYCLONE WARNING FOR W.A. (Preview) https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-01-20/cyclone-lucas-bearing-down-on-pilbara-coast/13071414	Des and Jane	0	317	10:16 AM Jan 20, 2021 by Des and Jane
	Should you have a RV license to drive any R? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) OK rather than hijacking another thread I thought I would start a license discussion. So if you buy a 4x4 and a caravan, any combination, you can hit the road without anything but a car license. But if you buy a motorhome/campervan and it's over 4.5t then you have to have a endorsed license. So where's...	bgt	59	3598	07:08 AM Jan 20, 2021 by Les Bishop
	Telstra zte flip 3 phone (Preview) Hi I am trying to find out information about the Telstra flip 3 phone and would appreciate any comments etc.Cheers	gitsho	3	685	09:03 PM Jan 19, 2021 by Santa
	Road Advice needed Bylong Valley Way Newcastle to Mudgee (Preview) Hi All, I wonder if anyone can tell me about this road? On the map it seems to be quite twisty and (probably) steep due to the terrain, has anyone towed a big van through that way and can advise please?	vince56	2	965	04:49 PM Jan 19, 2021 by PeterD
	Over 75 years Medical driving certificate. (Preview) I am having my over 75 years medical check-up today. Should have had it done last week. I expect to have a great result. Could, repeat could, be that I may need glass for driving. I already have prescription sunnies but of course, that does not work at night. Lot more happy days ahead. Jay&Dee	JayDee	8	1514	09:52 AM Jan 19, 2021 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Driving in thongs ( 1 2 ) (Preview) How many drivers have you seen driving in thongs. We were coming home this morning. Could not believe my eyes when this young fella pulls up beside us at the traffic lights. Tee shirt, shorts, no gloves and .........Thongs. The bike rider blew me away. Just waiting to ruin another family. Have seen...	Old and Grey	31	3600	11:24 PM Jan 18, 2021 by darjak
	Road to Tumut & Cooma (Preview) Is the road from the Hume freeway to Tumut and onto Cooma suitable for 20ft plus caravans?	Gus1949	16	6222	09:03 PM Jan 16, 2021 by Sharmalhar
	2000 Jayco Freedom 15ft (Preview) I am thinking of upgrading from a 34year old camper van to a 2000 Jayco Freedom 15ft. It will be my first pop top. Any feedback on this model of Jayco please?	Beff	3	1931	06:23 PM Jan 16, 2021 by erad
	Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) (Preview) Thanks members, I know this subject comes up a lot and I have searched old threads and cant quite find the answers to my questions. After reading a recent thread on single axle -v- dual axle I think I would like to put TPMS on my single axle van as a bit of insurance in the hopes I may be alerted to a slow flat b...	ConsumerMan	25	1973	03:11 PM Jan 16, 2021 by PeterD
	Full time Oxygen in a Caravan (Preview) Things have changer over the past month my Partner has been diagnosed with a rare disorder, that requires her to be on oxygen for 18hrs a day, it took an Intern at a small hospital in the Whitsundays to diagnose the problem. Next week she gets to see a specialist in regards to her condition and then we will...	Gundog	9	840	04:53 PM Jan 15, 2021 by Tony Bev
	Folding clothes line (Preview) Hi guys, the other day we saw three different caravans with the same folding type clothes line all of them had an additionsl attachment with several coat hangers attached. Has anyone any idea where they can be purchased. I have seen plenty of the clothes lines but not with the coathanger extras.	Dreamcaster51	1	897	01:07 PM Jan 15, 2021 by Possum3
	MAZDA BT 50 ute (Preview) Hi guys, Just wondering if any of you own and use a MAZDA BT50 for towning your van..Looking seriously at buying one - dual cab 3200cc TD diesel 6 speed auto.. Would like you views etc.. Lance	Crazy Dog	15	2672	07:49 PM Jan 14, 2021 by Greg 1
	WHD (Preview) Hi everyone fredcam here l be picking up my new isuzu mux do l have to use WDH when towing my caravan it weight is 2.5 ton loaded isuzu say you not to put on kind regards	fredcam	9	1281	11:09 AM Jan 14, 2021 by Tones
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