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huntsplace · huntsplace

G'day fellow Grey Nomads. My name is Graham and I'm new to this forum but here I am. I have inherited through a used caravan purchase, a two way Coolmatic fridge with a freezer door that drops down when you open it. Trouble is that it won't stay closed when you open the fridge door. I can't fathom out what t...

Jeppo · Jeppo

Just took out our old 2way fridge and purchased a 3year old dometic 180 ltr 3way. All good but 10 mm wider than door width. Removing door frame wont work. (stilll too narrow). Looking at new fridge it appears that I may be able to remove the doors and the MAIN FRAME (attached) which is screwed to the fridge...

Krazy · Krazy

Hi I bought a Jayco destiny poptop and are having trouble with a leak in the roof. The van also needs some some interior repairs like a new mattress and seat recovering. Could I please get some recommendations of where to take the Van to get some repairs done. I live near Perth. Thanks

Farmhat · Farmhat

Hi. What is the general consensus of a product called Nature's Botanical as a repellent for flies, mozzies, midges ect. Anybody been using it? https://naturesbotanical.com Thanks, Joe

New member Rosemary · Snipz

Hi all another new member my name is Rosemary I have been watching the forum for many years and thought it was about time I joined this is all new to me so I may need help along the way. I have done quiet a lot of traveling . I travel with two small dogs , I live in Perth . I hope to drive from here to Darwin then dow...

Glentaylor · Glentaylor

We are living in our van full time and have no fixed address and wanted to get insurance to cover personal items like jewellery, bikes etc. we have just found out that most caravan insurance companies only cover you for contents inside your van. Our bikes were stolen whilst locked to our van and they are...

phil b · phil b

Hi everyone just wanted to know if any body has one off these vans and what they think of it pros and cons thinking of buying one Regards Phil b

Dunmowin · Dunmowin

Saw this on side of a Wizzbang "Wizzbanging and doing it proudly.' Got a chuckle

mwez · mwez

Hi everyone, I am a new member and this is my first post and I would appreciate some advice on the following. We are hitting the road in May to commence our big lap and I am struggling as to whether or not to take a generator with us. We need to be mindful of our weights. I have 2 genies a 2 kva and a 2.6. My conundr...

Mrs Ford Ranger · Mrs Ford Ranger

Best way to tow van from dubbo to sussex inlet please

Cowboy7307 · Cowboy7307

We are flying up to Melbourne over the Easter break , and i have to take my CPAP with me , traveling Jetstar with only hand luggage, Q is my CPAP considered as free weight, or is it counted in my take on Weight with hand luggage Thought it would be easier to ask here than spend hours trying to contact Jetstar b...

LLD · LLD

I think that the pension that retiring parliamentarians get is their superannuation and not to confused with a Centrelink pension.

chat · chat

Territory awd diesal towing 21ft van crusader xl any problems i should know before leaving

goldenyears · goldenyears

Hi all planning a trip to York peninsula and plan to stay a few nights at hillocks drive near butlers beach .. Has anyone stayed here ? plan to mix it up with a few stops in innes n/ park and couple of free camps .....

Cherrypie · Cherrypie

Which is the best caravan park to stay at in Elliston SA.

rodrocket · rodrocket

Greetings All Heading to Adelaide on the weekend with some friends, anybody got any good ideas as to what to stop and look at along the way, no hurry to get there or get back but would like the trip a little interesting

Garmin GPS users. · iana

I use a program which is supplied free of charge by Garmin called "Base Camp", it runs on our lap top, and is a trip planner type program. Initially I found it hard work, but now have figured out how most of it works. And am finding it very good. It uses the same map that's on your GPS, and allows you to plan day...

Loz59 · Loz59

Our camera is not working for some reason, only 2 years old, does anyone have any idea's what could be wrong before we have to take it to a repairer?

iana · iana

Sorry, but removing the link, it was posted on the understanding it would not be broadcast. One wonders how organisations can get the figures that make up the graphs. Does Jo Blow and family inform the data collection agency before going on a camping trip. One wonders if the same group has done a study o...

Gregl · Gregl

We need to be in Canberra for 3 weeks in July. As we are from Qld any advice regarding cavaning in a Canberra winter would be appreciated.

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Coolmatic 12/240 volt fridge with freezer drop down door that won't stay closed. (Preview) G'day fellow Grey Nomads. My name is Graham and I'm new to this forum but here I am. I have inherited through a used caravan purchase, a two way Coolmatic fridge with a freezer door that drops down when you open it. Trouble is that it won't stay closed when you open the fridge door. I can't fathom out what t...	huntsplace	6	894	07:25 PM Mar 19, 2019 by denmonkey
	fridge 10 mm too wide-. (Preview) Just took out our old 2way fridge and purchased a 3year old dometic 180 ltr 3way. All good but 10 mm wider than door width. Removing door frame wont work. (stilll too narrow). Looking at new fridge it appears that I may be able to remove the doors and the MAIN FRAME (attached) which is screwed to the fridge...	Jeppo	14	1406	03:28 PM Mar 19, 2019 by denmonkey
	Caravan Repairs Perth (Preview) Hi I bought a Jayco destiny poptop and are having trouble with a leak in the roof. The van also needs some some interior repairs like a new mattress and seat recovering. Could I please get some recommendations of where to take the Van to get some repairs done. I live near Perth. Thanks	Krazy	8	1064	02:30 PM Mar 19, 2019 by Valkyrie01
	Flies, Mozzies and Midges etc ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi. What is the general consensus of a product called Nature's Botanical as a repellent for flies, mozzies, midges ect. Anybody been using it? https://naturesbotanical.com Thanks, Joe	Farmhat	36	2946	09:51 PM Mar 18, 2019 by ColinEast
	New member Rosemary new member (Preview) Hi all another new member my name is Rosemary I have been watching the forum for many years and thought it was about time I joined this is all new to me so I may need help along the way. I have done quiet a lot of traveling . I travel with two small dogs , I live in Perth . I hope to drive from here to Darwin then dow...	Snipz	9	1977	07:21 PM Mar 18, 2019 by Kisha
	Contents insurance (Preview) We are living in our van full time and have no fixed address and wanted to get insurance to cover personal items like jewellery, bikes etc. we have just found out that most caravan insurance companies only cover you for contents inside your van. Our bikes were stolen whilst locked to our van and they are...	Glentaylor	1	1056	10:40 PM Mar 17, 2019 by Warren-Pat_01
	Viscount caravan v2 (Preview) Hi everyone just wanted to know if any body has one off these vans and what they think of it pros and cons thinking of buying one Regards Phil b	phil b	3	1284	10:22 PM Mar 17, 2019 by Radar
	Wizzbangs (Preview) Saw this on side of a Wizzbang "Wizzbanging and doing it proudly.' Got a chuckle	Dunmowin	9	2497	09:33 PM Mar 17, 2019 by Sarco Harris
	To take a generator or not ??? (Preview) Hi everyone, I am a new member and this is my first post and I would appreciate some advice on the following. We are hitting the road in May to commence our big lap and I am struggling as to whether or not to take a generator with us. We need to be mindful of our weights. I have 2 genies a 2 kva and a 2.6. My conundr...	mwez	21	2192	08:17 AM Mar 17, 2019 by JayDee
	Best way (Preview) Best way to tow van from dubbo to sussex inlet please	Mrs Ford Ranger	11	2364	08:39 PM Mar 16, 2019 by Long Weekend
	CPAP on a plane (Preview) We are flying up to Melbourne over the Easter break , and i have to take my CPAP with me , traveling Jetstar with only hand luggage, Q is my CPAP considered as free weight, or is it counted in my take on Weight with hand luggage Thought it would be easier to ask here than spend hours trying to contact Jetstar b...	Cowboy7307	3	1380	01:21 PM Mar 16, 2019 by brickies
	Govt Pension vs Centrelink Pension (Preview) I think that the pension that retiring parliamentarians get is their superannuation and not to confused with a Centrelink pension.	LLD	9	1527	11:53 PM Mar 15, 2019 by PeterD
	Melb to perth return (Preview) Territory awd diesal towing 21ft van crusader xl any problems i should know before leaving	chat	15	2048	10:39 PM Mar 15, 2019 by fwdoz
	Hillocks drive (Preview) Hi all planning a trip to York peninsula and plan to stay a few nights at hillocks drive near butlers beach .. Has anyone stayed here ? plan to mix it up with a few stops in innes n/ park and couple of free camps .....	goldenyears	8	1558	04:22 PM Mar 15, 2019 by goldenyears
	Best caravan park in Elliston SA (Preview) Which is the best caravan park to stay at in Elliston SA.	Cherrypie	2	1245	03:05 PM Mar 15, 2019 by LLD
	Melbourne - Adelaide......What to see along the way (Preview) Greetings All Heading to Adelaide on the weekend with some friends, anybody got any good ideas as to what to stop and look at along the way, no hurry to get there or get back but would like the trip a little interesting	rodrocket	8	988	12:05 AM Mar 14, 2019 by rodrocket
	Garmin GPS users. (Preview) I use a program which is supplied free of charge by Garmin called "Base Camp", it runs on our lap top, and is a trip planner type program. Initially I found it hard work, but now have figured out how most of it works. And am finding it very good. It uses the same map that's on your GPS, and allows you to plan day...	iana	3	1340	09:07 PM Mar 13, 2019 by LLD
	Safety dave reverse camera - not working, any ideas? (Preview) Our camera is not working for some reason, only 2 years old, does anyone have any idea's what could be wrong before we have to take it to a repairer?	Loz59	7	3589	07:54 AM Mar 13, 2019 by Bagmaker
	Non-Compliant Camping Toolkit ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Sorry, but removing the link, it was posted on the understanding it would not be broadcast. One wonders how organisations can get the figures that make up the graphs. Does Jo Blow and family inform the data collection agency before going on a camping trip. One wonders if the same group has done a study o...	iana	39	2720	01:29 AM Mar 13, 2019 by madaboutled
	Cavaning in Canberra winter (Preview) We need to be in Canberra for 3 weeks in July. As we are from Qld any advice regarding cavaning in a Canberra winter would be appreciated.	Gregl	11	1212	10:15 PM Mar 12, 2019 by Dunmowin
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