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mike g g · mike g g

My daughter is looking at buying a toy hauler style van 3 young boys into bikes as is her husband and she also enjoys the family holidays ,she is looking at a ausstar toy hauler 16ft very well spec. anyone have one or simular and what are your views any comments appreciated .thanks Mike G

whiteman · whiteman

Am thinking about extending a trip into SA via Mildura Vic or Wentworth NSW via the Renmark Road......has anyone had recent experiance of either way since the State Border between NSW & SA has been opened ?? I`ve read elsewhere that certain clearances are required to prove your Covid 19 free exi...

Ronzo · Ronzo

Any good spots to stop along the way

ConsumerMan · ConsumerMan

if AEB is activated in the tow vehicle, is braking also automatically applied to the caravan brakes in the same proportional manner? Or should I turn off AEB when towing? Thoughts please.

the rocket · the rocket

Hi, have you travelled from kilcoy qld to toogooloowah qld along gregors creek road. We have travelled the longer way but wondered if gregors creek road is suitable for our 25 foot caravan. Thanks for your help. Rocket

nictoria65 · nictoria65

Hi all, we purchased an Avan camper and are not sure what this plug is for? Cheers Jim and Toni. -- Edited by nictoria65 on Thursday 15th of October 2020 12:20:21 PM -- Edited by nictoria65 on Thursday 15th of October 2020 12:20:44 PM

Magnarc · Magnarc

Hi Dougwe. Hope you havent floated away mate. Looks like you have had a fair bit of water!

Old and Grey · Old and Grey

Hi all, It seems to me that many caravaners are ill equiped to handle a left rear tyre blowout on their tow rig. On the past to trips we have come to the rescue of caravaners who have blowen the inside left tyre from under inflation / road shoulder ripping out the sidewall of the said tyre. On pulling up on th...

David&Paulene · David&Paulene

I found this new 2020 iDeal Oasis caravan advertised on Gumtree (https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/campbellfield/caravans/ideal-caravans-oasis-21-ctr-door/1254578112 ) which has most things that I require in an onroad van at an excellant price. I would like any feedback from other own...

JayDee · JayDee

Trip in a van ( TIAV) is videos on U Tube regarding Justin and Bec and their three young children who have spent over 4 years touring our great country. The kids are having a ball and getting a great education on OZ. I am guessing that due to the sponsors like ARB 4x4 and others they have over time set themsel...

Pam_Chris · Pam_Chris

After many years have just resurrected my Cobb Pro and purchased some new bits and pieces including a roasting rack to replace my original. Apart from 6 chicken legs taking 2 hrs to cook (but that's another story) the rack keeps jamming in the lid with the roast inside, fun to get out without loosing the...

Dave+Addy · Dave+Addy

Hi everyone, hoping someone here can help: If I go on an extended trip in Australia frequently staying at different addresses do I need to inform my insurance company about the change of address? Thanks in advance, Dave+Addy

Kipper · Kipper

Now even I think this is over the top! Someone close to me who I will not name was recently booked in Port Augusta driving south out of the town leaving the 60 kmh Zone and driving into the 80 kmh zone. She was slowly accelerating after the 60 kmh sign to reach the 80 kmh limit when a Police Officer stepped out...

msg · msg

Just reading on that other forum a list of things needing to be done before you leave. We have often discussed some of the pro's and con's with driving a motorhome as compared to towing a caravan. One of the things that I now see as a pro is :- No need to make a flask of tea or pack sandwiches to take in the tug...

yobarr · yobarr

As a retired interstate truckie,I am pleased to see that finally a common sense approach has been made to solving this ongoing problem.When you are driving a 63 ton B Double 1000km per day,it is important that rest breaks be taken,mainly to obey the rules set by people who never have driven a truck,but...

bowfish · bowfish

found the fuse no power to it

ConsumerMan · ConsumerMan

is the use of an electrical extension cord, with a waterproof connection housing, legal in a caravan park?

Old and Grey · Old and Grey

Afternoon to all, Well its that time again for Old and Myself to cough up with Home/ Contents Insurance. Cough was an under statement. I nelly choked on my Wheaties. Well we do live in outer Sydney after all. Oh come on, so its full brick 4br, 2br, + pool and cave. We get a discount for 48 years with the same i...

Brobut · Brobut

Does anyone knows what companies, besides NRMA do roadside assist for breakdown/accident of 4wd/ and a van off 2wd track. NRMA have advise mainly only do recovery on 2wd roads? Makes it a bit hard if you like national parks, state forests and outback australia. Appreciate you input.

Brobut · Brobut

We do a lot of forest and national park camping, wondering what policies cover fallen trees and branches. Have you had a claim and what was it like dealing with the insurance company. Thanks

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	New van daughters buying . (Preview) My daughter is looking at buying a toy hauler style van 3 young boys into bikes as is her husband and she also enjoys the family holidays ,she is looking at a ausstar toy hauler 16ft very well spec. anyone have one or simular and what are your views any comments appreciated .thanks Mike G	mike g g	1	929	10:07 PM Oct 21, 2020 by Warren-Pat_01
	Travel Advice into SA from NSW (Preview) Am thinking about extending a trip into SA via Mildura Vic or Wentworth NSW via the Renmark Road......has anyone had recent experiance of either way since the State Border between NSW & SA has been opened ?? I`ve read elsewhere that certain clearances are required to prove your Covid 19 free exi...	whiteman	3	1186	07:32 PM Oct 21, 2020 by mike g g
	Travelling from Bourke to Wilcannia (Preview) Any good spots to stop along the way	Ronzo	3	991	04:20 PM Oct 20, 2020 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) (Preview) if AEB is activated in the tow vehicle, is braking also automatically applied to the caravan brakes in the same proportional manner? Or should I turn off AEB when towing? Thoughts please.	ConsumerMan	15	2036	03:42 PM Oct 19, 2020 by StewG
	Kilcoy to toogooloowah qld (Preview) Hi, have you travelled from kilcoy qld to toogooloowah qld along gregors creek road. We have travelled the longer way but wondered if gregors creek road is suitable for our 25 foot caravan. Thanks for your help. Rocket	the rocket	4	972	09:24 AM Oct 19, 2020 by the rocket
	Does anyone know what this is for. (Preview) Hi all, we purchased an Avan camper and are not sure what this plug is for? Cheers Jim and Toni. -- Edited by nictoria65 on Thursday 15th of October 2020 12:20:21 PM -- Edited by nictoria65 on Thursday 15th of October 2020 12:20:44 PM	nictoria65	14	2993	01:58 PM Oct 18, 2020 by Mamil
	Water (Preview) Hi Dougwe. Hope you havent floated away mate. Looks like you have had a fair bit of water!	Magnarc	4	1421	12:58 PM Oct 18, 2020 by dieseltojo
	Have you got enough jacking for a left rear blowout (Preview) Hi all, It seems to me that many caravaners are ill equiped to handle a left rear tyre blowout on their tow rig. On the past to trips we have come to the rescue of caravaners who have blowen the inside left tyre from under inflation / road shoulder ripping out the sidewall of the said tyre. On pulling up on th...	Old and Grey	21	1795	08:31 AM Oct 16, 2020 by Aus-Kiwi
	New 2020 iDeal Oasis Caravan (Preview) I found this new 2020 iDeal Oasis caravan advertised on Gumtree (https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/campbellfield/caravans/ideal-caravans-oasis-21-ctr-door/1254578112 ) which has most things that I require in an onroad van at an excellant price. I would like any feedback from other own...	David&Paulene	4	1847	02:44 PM Oct 15, 2020 by David&Paulene
	Trip in a van (on Utube.) (Preview) Trip in a van ( TIAV) is videos on U Tube regarding Justin and Bec and their three young children who have spent over 4 years touring our great country. The kids are having a ball and getting a great education on OZ. I am guessing that due to the sponsors like ARB 4x4 and others they have over time set themsel...	JayDee	6	1217	08:54 AM Oct 15, 2020 by mixo
	Cobb Roasting Rack (Preview) After many years have just resurrected my Cobb Pro and purchased some new bits and pieces including a roasting rack to replace my original. Apart from 6 chicken legs taking 2 hrs to cook (but that's another story) the rack keeps jamming in the lid with the roast inside, fun to get out without loosing the...	Pam_Chris	2	707	07:58 PM Oct 14, 2020 by Pam_Chris
	Informing insurance company when traveling? (Preview) Hi everyone, hoping someone here can help: If I go on an extended trip in Australia frequently staying at different addresses do I need to inform my insurance company about the change of address? Thanks in advance, Dave+Addy	Dave+Addy	7	1008	04:02 PM Oct 14, 2020 by Cuppa
	Speeding fine (Preview) Now even I think this is over the top! Someone close to me who I will not name was recently booked in Port Augusta driving south out of the town leaving the 60 kmh Zone and driving into the 80 kmh zone. She was slowly accelerating after the 60 kmh sign to reach the 80 kmh limit when a Police Officer stepped out...	Kipper	21	2470	08:21 AM Oct 13, 2020 by Mike Harding
	Procedures for leaving a campground (Preview) Just reading on that other forum a list of things needing to be done before you leave. We have often discussed some of the pro's and con's with driving a motorhome as compared to towing a caravan. One of the things that I now see as a pro is :- No need to make a flask of tea or pack sandwiches to take in the tug...	msg	21	1972	09:03 PM Oct 12, 2020 by Aus-Kiwi
	Heavy Vehicle Rest Areas.. ( 1 2 ) (closed) (Preview) As a retired interstate truckie,I am pleased to see that finally a common sense approach has been made to solving this ongoing problem.When you are driving a 63 ton B Double 1000km per day,it is important that rest breaks be taken,mainly to obey the rules set by people who never have driven a truck,but...	yobarr	38	2714	10:15 AM Oct 12, 2020 by Rob Driver
	Thetford 402 system in jayco conquest motor home not flushing (Preview) found the fuse no power to it	bowfish	1	805	09:40 AM Oct 12, 2020 by Warren-Pat_01
	Extension Cord ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) is the use of an electrical extension cord, with a waterproof connection housing, legal in a caravan park?	ConsumerMan	61	5736	06:16 PM Oct 10, 2020 by bgt
	If you Don't Ask You don't Receive (Preview) Afternoon to all, Well its that time again for Old and Myself to cough up with Home/ Contents Insurance. Cough was an under statement. I nelly choked on my Wheaties. Well we do live in outer Sydney after all. Oh come on, so its full brick 4br, 2br, + pool and cave. We get a discount for 48 years with the same i...	Old and Grey	5	1724	01:26 PM Oct 10, 2020 by Aussie1
	2020 Roadside Assist (Preview) Does anyone knows what companies, besides NRMA do roadside assist for breakdown/accident of 4wd/ and a van off 2wd track. NRMA have advise mainly only do recovery on 2wd roads? Makes it a bit hard if you like national parks, state forests and outback australia. Appreciate you input.	Brobut	6	2544	11:23 AM Oct 10, 2020 by Warren-Pat_01
	2020 Insurances covering fallen trees and branches, storm, fire, bushfire (Preview) We do a lot of forest and national park camping, wondering what policies cover fallen trees and branches. Have you had a claim and what was it like dealing with the insurance company. Thanks	Brobut	5	1196	10:47 AM Oct 9, 2020 by Meredith
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