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Bas + Eve · Bas + Eve

Question for the gurus: HitchnGo Walkabout v Predator Has anyone any idea which is the better. TIA Bas

Rodsvan · Rodsvan

Every time I post a response on this forum all my paragraphs breaks disappear and it ends up as one long paragraph. Is anyone able to give me any advice on how to fix this? I am using a Samsung phone if that makes a difference. Rod

jeepnudger · jeepnudger

I have a problem when hose is connected to my van the water presssure inside van is very low . If. I have just replaced the one way valve inside van {other side of hose bringing water into van}, i turn water pump on pressure is great , to me appears to be ablockage on main waterpipe past one way valve. ANY HELP...

Brianvicki · Brianvicki

Im seeking some information what type of wheel chocks to get for our single axle pop top? our ramps are Milenco quattro

Captainozzie · Captainozzie

I have a 2015 Majestic Sierra which I love. Only problem is scarcity of info from manufacturer. I want to add some items to the 12 v system. It has a Genius 15 35 control panel which shows all the fused circuits. Unfortunately, fr om there the wiring "Vanishes". Trying to find the wiring bundle {Loom...

David2208 · David2208

Does anyone have a 300 series Landcruiser with towing mirrors. Id be interested to know what towing mirrors they have, are they happy with them and how much did they cost. Only ones I can find are clear view next gen at $1,950.

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

We're promised a long hot summer, and being able to see where the fires are raging is a handy safety and convenience app. The site has about 50 panes that can be overlayed like rain, cloud, flooding, storms etc. It's quite an event to see where the fires are predominating world-wide too. South America...

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

A couple of capable contacts I have made in the van servicing industry are quoting 4 to 6 months waiting time for services. Blaming tradesmen losses and the explosion in the number of vans already on and coming onto the scene. It's a bit of a worry with the industry at liberty to employ just about anybo...

ChezandPete · ChezandPete

Update re Oz Star15ft Couples, semi offroad: Feedback from anyone who may have purchased one of these vans would be greatly appreciated. We did fly to Melbourne to see the 15 ft Couples Oz Star Caravan but the van was not fully compmeted i.e water tanks, solar etc not installed. We have been in discus...

Hobie cat sailor · Hobie cat sailor

hi all GN's...new to caravaning caravaning...brought a cruiser 4.2 diesel 5 x speed manual...I have been advised , when towing the van, never use 5th gear...travel in 4th at about 90 to 95 ks..is this correct, as it seems that the revs are sitting on 6600 rmp...is the doing damage to engine / gears...p...

Jeff and Maryanne · Jeff and Maryanne

Hello everyone. My wife and I are going back on the road again soon. We will need to sell everything to do this. That's an unfortunate fact of life for us, but if we want this amazing lifestyle it's what we must do. My question for all of you lovely people who have had to do the same thing is - what do you intend...

Anvid · Anvid

Recently while visiting a Senior's Expo, there was a table encouraging people to register for 'ehealth'. It appears that this is new Government scheme (July 2012) to personally control your own Electronic Health Records. Here is their website: http://www.ehealth.gov.au/internet/eh...

jeepnudger · jeepnudger

Is the SSM a thing that needs to be put in the circuit by an electrician and what is purpose of it?

msg · msg

40 Of The Most Beautiful Natural Wonders In Australia (msn.com) Among the 40, was a photo of Sydney Harbour. When I saw it my most immediate thought that struck me was, I wish I had been around before all the construction. It made me sad.

Collo · Collo

Having just returned from 3 months in NSW and Qld, we travelled from Carngham(near Ballarat) to Port Douglas and back. We got on the Bruce highway at Marybrough and went to Cairns. I felt a lot of trepidation before we set off, as I had heard that the Bruce was full of potholes and as one polictician recen...

DUSTYRHODES · DUSTYRHODES

Hi all, has anyone got or had these steel wheels for any amount of time. Did they rust, if so how long did it take ? Just looking at a set of new ones, don't want to waste my money. Cheers DR.

Greggles · Greggles

My van is a Franklin Core plated Oct 22. I have had the van since new, and 1st problem we had was grey water tank supports breaking of. This fixed by Syd RV no issues there and yes they did do a 1000 klm service. My present issue occured on a return journey from a caravan muster. We live in Hartley NSW and the m...

bigdaddy · bigdaddy

Hi gang. My 1984 Viscount van is currently registered in NSW but Im thinking about moving to/storing it in Qld. Can anyone tell me if I need to obtain a roadworthy in Qld to initially register it in Qld. Further, do I need a roadworthy each annual renewal, as in NSW Thank you. bigdaddy

jeepnudger · jeepnudger

Thinking about changing from a Starcraft to a Silverline want the extra space & similar size 21.65 . Are there any problems that could/might change my mind. appreciate your comments. Thankyou.

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

I have asked around and everyone has a different concept. It seems to be a common practice but I wonder about legality, and insurance ramifications. Wouldn't want a face-full of fuel in the event that I rear-ended a van with containers of fuel on the rear. B

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	A Frame Towing (Preview) Question for the gurus: HitchnGo Walkabout v Predator Has anyone any idea which is the better. TIA Bas	Bas + Eve	1	739	11:14 AM Sep 16, 2024 by woolman
	Paragraph breaks disappear (Preview) Every time I post a response on this forum all my paragraphs breaks disappear and it ends up as one long paragraph. Is anyone able to give me any advice on how to fix this? I am using a Samsung phone if that makes a difference. Rod	Rodsvan	8	1060	10:46 AM Sep 15, 2024 by Whenarewethere
	Jayco STARCRAFT LOW WATER PRESSURE (Preview) I have a problem when hose is connected to my van the water presssure inside van is very low . If. I have just replaced the one way valve inside van {other side of hose bringing water into van}, i turn water pump on pressure is great , to me appears to be ablockage on main waterpipe past one way valve. ANY HELP...	jeepnudger	2	684	10:05 PM Sep 14, 2024 by watsea
	Wheel chock rubber v plastic (Preview) Im seeking some information what type of wheel chocks to get for our single axle pop top? our ramps are Milenco quattro	Brianvicki	15	1063	11:54 AM Sep 14, 2024 by StewG
	Majestic Sierra wiring diagram (Preview) I have a 2015 Majestic Sierra which I love. Only problem is scarcity of info from manufacturer. I want to add some items to the 12 v system. It has a Genius 15 35 control panel which shows all the fused circuits. Unfortunately, fr om there the wiring "Vanishes". Trying to find the wiring bundle {Loom...	Captainozzie	3	778	03:34 PM Sep 13, 2024 by TimTim
	Landcruiser 300 Towing mirrors (Preview) Does anyone have a 300 series Landcruiser with towing mirrors. Id be interested to know what towing mirrors they have, are they happy with them and how much did they cost. Only ones I can find are clear view next gen at $1,950.	David2208	4	1049	03:51 PM Sep 12, 2024 by Possum3
	Have you got your WINDY fire info app at the ready? (Preview) We're promised a long hot summer, and being able to see where the fires are raging is a handy safety and convenience app. The site has about 50 panes that can be overlayed like rain, cloud, flooding, storms etc. It's quite an event to see where the fires are predominating world-wide too. South America...	Brodie Allen	2	550	01:21 PM Sep 12, 2024 by Are We Lost
	Re: Workshop waiting times (Preview) A couple of capable contacts I have made in the van servicing industry are quoting 4 to 6 months waiting time for services. Blaming tradesmen losses and the explosion in the number of vans already on and coming onto the scene. It's a bit of a worry with the industry at liberty to employ just about anybo...	Brodie Allen	11	1828	10:59 PM Sep 10, 2024 by Cupie
	Oz Star Caravans - 15 ft Couples (Preview) Update re Oz Star15ft Couples, semi offroad: Feedback from anyone who may have purchased one of these vans would be greatly appreciated. We did fly to Melbourne to see the 15 ft Couples Oz Star Caravan but the van was not fully compmeted i.e water tanks, solar etc not installed. We have been in discus...	ChezandPete	4	1428	11:21 PM Sep 9, 2024 by Warren-Pat_01
	Manual gears towing a van (Preview) hi all GN's...new to caravaning caravaning...brought a cruiser 4.2 diesel 5 x speed manual...I have been advised , when towing the van, never use 5th gear...travel in 4th at about 90 to 95 ks..is this correct, as it seems that the revs are sitting on 6600 rmp...is the doing damage to engine / gears...p...	Hobie cat sailor	13	1090	10:31 PM Sep 9, 2024 by Warren-Pat_01
	End of the road ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hello everyone. My wife and I are going back on the road again soon. We will need to sell everything to do this. That's an unfortunate fact of life for us, but if we want this amazing lifestyle it's what we must do. My question for all of you lovely people who have had to do the same thing is - what do you intend...	Jeff and Maryanne	33	2847	07:53 AM Sep 9, 2024 by Dick0
	Electronic Health Records known as ehealth (Preview) Recently while visiting a Senior's Expo, there was a table encouraging people to register for 'ehealth'. It appears that this is new Government scheme (July 2012) to personally control your own Electronic Health Records. Here is their website: http://www.ehealth.gov.au/internet/eh...	Anvid	13	2235	09:39 PM Sep 7, 2024 by Silkwood
	What is soft start module (Preview) Is the SSM a thing that needs to be put in the circuit by an electrician and what is purpose of it?	jeepnudger	19	4418	09:44 AM Sep 3, 2024 by shallowal
	Most Beatifull places in Australia (Preview) 40 Of The Most Beautiful Natural Wonders In Australia (msn.com) Among the 40, was a photo of Sydney Harbour. When I saw it my most immediate thought that struck me was, I wish I had been around before all the construction. It made me sad.	msg	5	993	09:35 AM Sep 2, 2024 by Cupie
	My thoughts on the Bruce Highway (Preview) Having just returned from 3 months in NSW and Qld, we travelled from Carngham(near Ballarat) to Port Douglas and back. We got on the Bruce highway at Marybrough and went to Cairns. I felt a lot of trepidation before we set off, as I had heard that the Bruce was full of potholes and as one polictician recen...	Collo	9	1036	09:13 AM Aug 31, 2024 by Gundog
	Sunraysia style steel spoked rims. (Preview) Hi all, has anyone got or had these steel wheels for any amount of time. Did they rust, if so how long did it take ? Just looking at a set of new ones, don't want to waste my money. Cheers DR.	DUSTYRHODES	14	1451	04:27 PM Aug 29, 2024 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Wheel studs sheering off (Preview) My van is a Franklin Core plated Oct 22. I have had the van since new, and 1st problem we had was grey water tank supports breaking of. This fixed by Syd RV no issues there and yes they did do a 1000 klm service. My present issue occured on a return journey from a caravan muster. We live in Hartley NSW and the m...	Greggles	23	1541	06:47 PM Aug 26, 2024 by Greg 1
	Qld rego (Preview) Hi gang. My 1984 Viscount van is currently registered in NSW but Im thinking about moving to/storing it in Qld. Can anyone tell me if I need to obtain a roadworthy in Qld to initially register it in Qld. Further, do I need a roadworthy each annual renewal, as in NSW Thank you. bigdaddy	bigdaddy	6	834	10:23 AM Aug 25, 2024 by rgren2
	Comments on Silverline 2015-2017 good or bad (Preview) Thinking about changing from a Starcraft to a Silverline want the extra space & similar size 21.65 . Are there any problems that could/might change my mind. appreciate your comments. Thankyou.	jeepnudger	15	2381	06:07 AM Aug 22, 2024 by BrigalowO
	What are the rules (Law) for carrying petrol/diesel on rear of van. (Preview) I have asked around and everyone has a different concept. It seems to be a common practice but I wonder about legality, and insurance ramifications. Wouldn't want a face-full of fuel in the event that I rear-ended a van with containers of fuel on the rear. B	Brodie Allen	27	2849	11:46 AM Aug 21, 2024 by Big Mal
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