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elliemike · elliemike

We are going to Norfolk Island in May flying from Brisbane. So we will need to store our Avan Cruiseliner (and car) for eight days or so while away. Any suggestion/recommendations for short term storage places. We probably will have to store the van and stay in the airport "Ibis Hotel" ! catching u...

Cowboy7307 · Cowboy7307

Looking at getting a couple of sirocco fans fitted to van, they as fairly expensive, so are they worth the money, i have a small fan 240v and its useless is there any other fans that work, 90% time we will be in caravan parks

dorian · dorian

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-01-31/poo-pots-promoted-to-bushwalkers-in-tasmanian-wilderness/103374466

Campo · Campo

I accidentally pushed a light switch and the off switch at the same time, which has now cancelled out the on / off of the original light switches to 80% of interior lights. I remember having to reprogram our last Jayco RV Optimum Under similar circumstances, I cannot find any written documentation reg...

Seaeagle63 · Seaeagle63

Gday fellow nomads, as I live in WA and we dont have tolls can someone explain to me how I go about using them? Specifically between Newcastle & Gold Coast on the M1. Is there a toll on this part of the road and what are the costs of travelling with a caravan. Similarly tolls in and around Brisbane. Chee...

NormJean · NormJean

Hi Travellers, Can anyone suggest where to buy second hand books. Favourite authors are Gregg Herwitz, Michael Connelly, Alafair Bourke and Lee Child. Many thanks Norm

JayDee · JayDee

The Government has out of the goodness of its heart, offering a cost of living rebate to the 2023/24 year. The rebate is paid quarterly via your electricity bill. Check your power bill to see if you are eligible. JUST A thought. Jay&Dee

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

Do caffeinated and decaf coffee have the same health benefits?The health benefits found for drinking decaf coffee are similar to that of caffeinated coffee, including a lower risk of type 2 diabetes, some cancers and overall mortality. More recently, coffee has been linked with improved weight...

grandpa · grandpa

Hi,AllI have a very peculiarly Transmission problem with my Imported 2008 Coaster and I cant seem to get it fixed.Vehicle Specification as follow:Model: BDG-XZB51-ZRTQ4Engine: Hino N04C-UB 4009 160 HP Turbo Inter cooled Transmission: Aisin Automatic 6 speed, S/N SA-2407, (A860E/A861E)His...

Sarge9 · Sarge9

Caravan leaks are a curse for many people and often a topic for help. I have done a search but not found an answer to my problem. our 2006 Traveller front window is leaking NOT around the window frame but between the window and the window frame. Almost as if the window was not closed properly. There is a t...

Travellers · Travellers

As above. Thankyou for help

JayDee · JayDee

Any wonder that as a country we are struggling to keep our infrastructure up with the demand placed on it from population growth. I am not sure if this includes the net gain regarding births and deaths. I could go on and on regarding why we have issues with vehicles, roads, housing, jobs etc etc, but I t...

Dawney · Dawney

We just paid deposit on avan francis caravan bit worried about the prostor awning and light weight annex how successful are they is it better to upgrade to dometic awning

JayDee · JayDee

Whilst unleaded 91 was selling for as low as $165 litre over the Xmas and New Year period, that was a great Santa Claus present. But as of 10.1.24 the price has gone back up to $2.15 thereabouts. That is an increase of around 50 cents a litre. If the oil companies can offer us $1.65 for about 3 weeks, then why...

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

Marks made by their portable city transporters.

spida · spida

I recently lost an 'inlay' crown and a dentist advised me to get some oral putty and stick it back in until I could see a dentist. Didnt find the putty but did find a 'filling repair kit' so filled the large hole. When I did get to the dentist she was very happy as there was no damage to the tooth - and she glued t...

Cassie63 · Cassie63

I know this is personal choice however is doing the Gibb Rd worth it or just stick to the GNH. Have been doing a fair of research and if you take your time its doable but suppose after 10 gorges they all look the same. Ta. -- Edited by Webmaster on Thursday 11th of January 2024 11:25:55 AM

Fridge65 · Fridge65

Hi, I intend to buy a light truck as a tow vehicle. It is an Isuzu NPR 45/155 Tradepack. GVM 4.5T and GCM 9.0T Only problem is I can't find private insurance. So far every company either says no or wants to offer business. I have a qiote for almost $4000 per year! Any ideas where i can get decent insurace? Th...

davo48 · davo48

I was wondering if anyone on this forum has experience with travelling (in a caravan) with a loved one with Dementia (moderate stage). I care for my wife, she appears to be getting worse but I would still like to travel in our caravan. I really don't want to have to sell our van as we have be caravanning for...

Roodog1 · Roodog1

2013 Retreat- Brampton. When I plug in the 240V to the van, all MW radio stations are virtually useless as all stations have nothing but static on them. FM is not affected. I have put magnetic ferrides on all leads from the 12V power to the radio, arial, all 12V power to the radio etc- nothing gets rid of th...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	SHORT TERM VAN STORAGE BRISBANE (Preview) We are going to Norfolk Island in May flying from Brisbane. So we will need to store our Avan Cruiseliner (and car) for eight days or so while away. Any suggestion/recommendations for short term storage places. We probably will have to store the van and stay in the airport "Ibis Hotel" ! catching u...	elliemike	7	1313	09:30 AM Feb 2, 2024 by Cupie
	sirocco fan (Preview) Looking at getting a couple of sirocco fans fitted to van, they as fairly expensive, so are they worth the money, i have a small fan 240v and its useless is there any other fans that work, 90% time we will be in caravan parks	Cowboy7307	13	6047	12:16 PM Jan 31, 2024 by Cupie
	Poo pots (Preview) https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-01-31/poo-pots-promoted-to-bushwalkers-in-tasmanian-wilderness/103374466	dorian	0	1249	07:30 AM Jan 31, 2024 by dorian
	Reprogramming lights - Conquest RV 2019 (Preview) I accidentally pushed a light switch and the off switch at the same time, which has now cancelled out the on / off of the original light switches to 80% of interior lights. I remember having to reprogram our last Jayco RV Optimum Under similar circumstances, I cannot find any written documentation reg...	Campo	6	1119	01:16 PM Jan 30, 2024 by Brodie Allen
	M1 Pacific Motorway (Preview) Gday fellow nomads, as I live in WA and we dont have tolls can someone explain to me how I go about using them? Specifically between Newcastle & Gold Coast on the M1. Is there a toll on this part of the road and what are the costs of travelling with a caravan. Similarly tolls in and around Brisbane. Chee...	Seaeagle63	18	11177	08:14 PM Jan 29, 2024 by PeterD
	Crime fiction books (Preview) Hi Travellers, Can anyone suggest where to buy second hand books. Favourite authors are Gregg Herwitz, Michael Connelly, Alafair Bourke and Lee Child. Many thanks Norm	NormJean	18	1780	08:46 PM Jan 28, 2024 by Sarco Harris
	Cost of living rebate ( 1 2 ) (Preview) The Government has out of the goodness of its heart, offering a cost of living rebate to the 2023/24 year. The rebate is paid quarterly via your electricity bill. Check your power bill to see if you are eligible. JUST A thought. Jay&Dee	JayDee	35	2635	06:06 PM Jan 27, 2024 by rmoor
	About Coffee - didn't know this! (Preview) Do caffeinated and decaf coffee have the same health benefits?The health benefits found for drinking decaf coffee are similar to that of caffeinated coffee, including a lower risk of type 2 diabetes, some cancers and overall mortality. More recently, coffee has been linked with improved weight...	Brodie Allen	20	3014	08:58 AM Jan 27, 2024 by KJB
	Automatic Transmission ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi,AllI have a very peculiarly Transmission problem with my Imported 2008 Coaster and I cant seem to get it fixed.Vehicle Specification as follow:Model: BDG-XZB51-ZRTQ4Engine: Hino N04C-UB 4009 160 HP Turbo Inter cooled Transmission: Aisin Automatic 6 speed, S/N SA-2407, (A860E/A861E)His...	grandpa	53	8434	12:03 PM Jan 26, 2024 by Jaahn
	weeping window (Preview) Caravan leaks are a curse for many people and often a topic for help. I have done a search but not found an answer to my problem. our 2006 Traveller front window is leaking NOT around the window frame but between the window and the window frame. Almost as if the window was not closed properly. There is a t...	Sarge9	5	1150	01:07 PM Jan 25, 2024 by Sarge9
	How do I change password please (Preview) As above. Thankyou for help	Travellers	2	1007	08:43 PM Jan 22, 2024 by Travellers
	our population growth. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Any wonder that as a country we are struggling to keep our infrastructure up with the demand placed on it from population growth. I am not sure if this includes the net gain regarding births and deaths. I could go on and on regarding why we have issues with vehicles, roads, housing, jobs etc etc, but I t...	JayDee	34	2937	05:57 PM Jan 21, 2024 by yobarr
	prostor awning (Preview) We just paid deposit on avan francis caravan bit worried about the prostor awning and light weight annex how successful are they is it better to upgrade to dometic awning	Dawney	9	5925	03:36 PM Jan 17, 2024 by Geeco
	Brisbane Fuel prices. They are at it agaion (Preview) Whilst unleaded 91 was selling for as low as $165 litre over the Xmas and New Year period, that was a great Santa Claus present. But as of 10.1.24 the price has gone back up to $2.15 thereabouts. That is an increase of around 50 cents a litre. If the oil companies can offer us $1.65 for about 3 weeks, then why...	JayDee	8	1270	09:29 PM Jan 16, 2024 by Bicyclecamper
	Aliens still at it! (Preview) Marks made by their portable city transporters.	Brodie Allen	2	1293	08:15 PM Jan 13, 2024 by dorian
	Dental problems (Preview) I recently lost an 'inlay' crown and a dentist advised me to get some oral putty and stick it back in until I could see a dentist. Didnt find the putty but did find a 'filling repair kit' so filled the large hole. When I did get to the dentist she was very happy as there was no damage to the tooth - and she glued t...	spida	2	1306	07:21 PM Jan 11, 2024 by spida
	Gibb River Road (Preview) I know this is personal choice however is doing the Gibb Rd worth it or just stick to the GNH. Have been doing a fair of research and if you take your time its doable but suppose after 10 gorges they all look the same. Ta. -- Edited by Webmaster on Thursday 11th of January 2024 11:25:55 AM	Cassie63	9	7104	05:18 PM Jan 11, 2024 by Cassie63
	Private insurance for a light truck (Preview) Hi, I intend to buy a light truck as a tow vehicle. It is an Isuzu NPR 45/155 Tradepack. GVM 4.5T and GCM 9.0T Only problem is I can't find private insurance. So far every company either says no or wants to offer business. I have a qiote for almost $4000 per year! Any ideas where i can get decent insurace? Th...	Fridge65	3	1738	09:23 AM Jan 11, 2024 by Tony108
	Travelling with a loved one with Dementia (Preview) I was wondering if anyone on this forum has experience with travelling (in a caravan) with a loved one with Dementia (moderate stage). I care for my wife, she appears to be getting worse but I would still like to travel in our caravan. I really don't want to have to sell our van as we have be caravanning for...	davo48	9	2045	02:56 PM Jan 10, 2024 by Farmhouse
	Problems with 240V earth to chassis causing radio static (Preview) 2013 Retreat- Brampton. When I plug in the 240V to the van, all MW radio stations are virtually useless as all stations have nothing but static on them. FM is not affected. I have put magnetic ferrides on all leads from the 12V power to the radio, arial, all 12V power to the radio etc- nothing gets rid of th...	Roodog1	6	1767	04:37 AM Jan 9, 2024 by dorian
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