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Who tows what, with what. ?
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Hi all.
We are looking to upgrade from our 14 ft Compass O/R to something around 17' 6".
Jayco or Coramal Poptop with Ensuite.
The Compass is very strong but very heavy for its size at 1650 kg.
Been on the 'research' wagon for a while now and some of the weights advertised for these Vans can vary by 200...
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Tailem Bend to Pt Wakefield
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Hi what is easiest way when towing van to get from Tailem Bend to Pt Wakefield, without going through Adelaide, tried via Palmer but was very hilly. Thanks
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Need for a diesel heater. your thoughts please.
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In our last van, I installed a $1100 diesel heater. Had no issues with it during For our new van, I am doing research on these Chinese diesel heaters at around $ 150. ( Average). To me they look exactly like the previous heater. Therefore me thinks that the $1100 heater supplier purchases these Chinese u...
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What PSI
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In a earlier post re Purnululu National Park.... it is recommended that you deflate your tyres. What is the PSI I should let my tyres down to ? We hope to be there in 2025. Collo.
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Caravan Selection
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Hi All seasoned travellers, I am currently looking at Caravans in the 16'- 18' size. Brands, Jayco, Coromal, Supreme. Aiming for 2000kg ATM. I am leaning toward the tandem for the payload & axle rating. In your travels, - For the majority of national park & fire trail roads do you find you rea...
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Single to double bed conversion
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A couple of questions for the DIY van modifier's 1. Regarding internal cabinetry / bedding frames within the van do these add to the structural support of the walls? 2. Any watch outs / tips & tricks remodifying & pulling things off walls. Thanks in advance. -- Edited by Ondway2grey on Tue...
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Van Layout Questions
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Hi all experienced caravaners, Throwing a few questions out their regarding van layouts 1. Layouts for better weight distribution throughout van & tow ball weight. 2. Things often forgotten / missed / annoy & would change / wouldn't live without, regarding different layouts. Cheers.
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Ondway2grey
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Side steps
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Hi Jeep owners looking at fitting side steps to my 2019 jeep grand cherokee has any one fitted them and what are your thoughts worth it or not I'm looking to assist my better half getting in and out of car as she a knee problem and I'm thinking they may make life a little easy thanks Mike g
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Ground conditions after all the rain
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What are you finding the Camp ground conditions are like with all this wet weather? Is it worth setting out at all at the moment? Hate to spend a fortnight somewhere up to the axles!!! B
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Brodie Allen
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Braidwood to Cooma
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hi All has anyone travelled from Braidwood to Cooma lately in their van, if so is the road okay for towing a 17ft Jayco cheers rasa
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rasa
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Help from a refrigeration person please
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Got two problems popped up at once: 1. Engel been sitting idle for 6 months. Now won't cool. Has never been a problem - sometimes 2 years idle - cools immediately upon start. 2. Home frige crisper freezing goods up. Doesnt matter what setting on the digital controller. Oh, and maybe a setting for wi...
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Brodie Allen
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Trip in a van on Utube.
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I have been watching the travels of Justin and Bec and their 3 kids on utube for several years. The show is called TIAV. The latest video for this year is that they have just taken ownership of a great Lotus Van. So I googled and found perhaps the very same van valued at & $140.000. The Cruiser we would a...
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JayDee
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Travel height of Evernew E900 series poptop
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Hi, thinking about purchasing the above van which is 176 in length. Anyone know the travel height? The reason I ask, is that I am hoping I can store the van in my garage.
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Grazza
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Aldi CARAVAN and CAMPING sale today
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Aldi has a wide catalogue of caravan and camping stuff starting today. Coffee maker, Directors chair, Folding washing machine, 24" TV, Van Cover, Privacy screen, Grass floor mat, Folding Steps, Kettles, just to name a few. (All I can remember!) B
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Brodie Allen
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Obi Obi Road - info please
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I'm planning a few days at the Kenilworth camping expanse and notice that theres a warning on W Camps that the Obi Obi road is unsuitable for caravans. Does anyone have knowledge of this road? -- Edited by Brodie Allen on Tuesday 19th of April 2022 07:30:13 AM
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No summer travels for me,mwhat about you.
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During the hot summer months in Brisbane Q. region, we are staying in the air-conditioned benefit of home. Our next trip would most likely be after the very busy Easter period of 2024. This said we will be installing a diesel heater for the winter months of the outback and/or the cold weather if going s...
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Don't admit that you know what this is. We'll know your vintage!!!
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Tow vehicle suitability
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Hi everyone. We are new to caravanning and just bought a Jayco Journey, 19.5ft. We are looking at changing our tow unit, as our current 2018 Prado 150 has only a 3 ton tow capacity, and it is overloaded with a bulbar, winch etc, so the payload is minimal. Looking at a '23 Everest Trend 2ltr bi-turbo. They s...
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Solar power in your 4x4 to power fridge
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Just a question from a keen learner to the knowledgeable techies out there. The question revolves around powering my Waeco fridge in my 4x4 which has been gathering dust in my shed for years (the fridge not the 4x4). The fridge, which I have belatedly decided I might add the the back of my 4x4, (due to a r...
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A simply amazing weather and fire site
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Download the app WINDY free and be amazed at the infirmation available. I find the fire layer most interesting. Every significant fire is shown in real time by satellite in real time. Specially see where the poorer countries are virtually on fire continuously. Track fires near you or where you in...
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