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matildatraveller · matildatraveller

Helloooo....., a tall order I know but, I have to start somewhere being a newby.... then work up from there. Gywnnie- Matildatraveller Tow vehicle: 1996 Toyota Hilux 2.8lt 4X4 Tray top utility (see photos) with seven leaf over axle springs together with 2 ENFORCER 4X4 BIG BORE shock absorb...

Robreen · Robreen

G'day all. We have reason to travel and stay near Rosehill,, NSW in September 2018. Any suggestions of caravan parks will be appreciated, preferably with cabin and caravan facilities. Within 30minutes would be good. Have looked on wikicamps and Camps 8, but not much luck yet. Thankful in anticipa...

meetoo · meetoo

A few of the lakes I camped by in western Victoria this year. No shortage of them. Such a great part of the country to travel around. Cheers, John. In order, Lake Colac, Wooroonook Lake, Lake Lascelles and Green Hills Lake Aararat. -- Edited by meetoo on Saturday 20th of May 2017 07:21:09 PM -- Edited by W...

ess kapees · ess kapees

We are teavelling down that way at the end of may and was wondering if anyone has ideas of camping for us

NormJean · NormJean

Has anyone had the problem with the fridge door coming open during travel. We are towing a new 2017 Jayco Swan. Other than the obvious,( putting a bag or the like), against the door, but this should not be necessary.

Woody n Sue · Woody n Sue

An Old Cowboy's Advice * Keep your fences horse-high, pig-tight & bull-strong. * Keep skunks & bankers & lawyers at a distance. * Life is simpler when you plow around the stump. * A bumble bee is considerably faster than a John Deere tractor. * Words that soak into your ears are whispered...

mike g g · mike g g

Hi Has anyone who owns a coromal van replaced the existing 4 pin fluros oval shaped lens with led`s and if so how and what type of led ,any info will be good.as I find the existing lights in kitchen area not really bright enough.thanks mike g

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... Cheers - John

JocknNik · JocknNik

Been quiet on the GN site for a while, but I'm prompted to post by a selfish road-hogging RV 'brother'. Was a reasonably large van towed by a Landy, an out-of-stater obviously on tour and feeling cruisey, but there is really no excuse. Courtesy shouldn't be left at the front gate. I guess we joined...

Peter Rose · Peter Rose

I am interested to know if people are in a caravan club and if so has it been a good or bad experience ? What is good about it and what is bad about it ?

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... So often on this, and other forums, there is the debate on just what vehicle can tow what van. I came across this article recently, and thought it valuable to share. Please, open the link and read the article in full ... it has some very good information and food for thought. http://caravanbuye...

JayDee · JayDee

Ok, Who si fishing the Murray and have yiu caught any Cod or for that matter any Yellowbellies.?? And what bait is the best to use.? Jay&Dee

Baz421 · Baz421

Hi all Is it busy going North yet please? Been up/down heaps of times so know the way. Reason is I may stay at CP's on the way as I'm feeling the cold this year badly and may not free camp every night. If I need to book ahead it would good to know this now. Head off on 22May. Your current info appreciated. Cheers...

macka17 · macka17

Ere we go. Who's game to post their Car, Van and combined weights of rig on here now. OR are that many over and won't admit to it. Starter. 2010 D-Max. 2.75t loaded . 1999 Coromal 535 semi offroader 1.86k Loaded no water. Towbar.. Around 210kg. Depending on tins etc in front galley. Next.........

Boatee · Boatee

Hi everyone, we are about to head north in early June from Melbourne up to the Daintree ( in our 2 door Prado & 21'6'' van) & have always gone either up the Hume to Sydney then the coast from there to Cairns or Newell hwy to Brisbane we have planned to go to Charters Towers then onto the coast from t...

nu one · nu one

Warning to all diesel vehicle owners. This fuel is for specialy engineered units if you accidentally use it you will have major problems and the cost to repairr could be in the region of $10-20,000 to fix

JayDee · JayDee

Queensland Caravan Rego.Just received the Queensland Rego bill for our 22 ft Semi Off Road Coromal Princeton $195.35Small increase I guess for inflation as last year was $188.75.Not sure how it stacks up against other States charges.But a fair price me thinks to have our home on the road.Of course I...

gandk · gandk

Hi again Well we have the kayak and the roof racks now the decision whether to carry it right way up or upside down. It is a sit on top and the base is very contoured so we would need to purchase cradles to add to the roof racks. It seems to me that if it is upright it will fill up with rain???? And yet I was told th...

Woody n Sue · Woody n Sue

Well folks all good things must come to an end waiting at Manilla airport for the red eye special back to Melbourne . two weeks of R n R all done it has been good , but , there's no place like home . Back to w.. w... Oh I just can't say it for a couple of weeks and to get organised for a trip to cobber peady In July. o...

meetoo · meetoo

Barbeques Galore at Noarlunga SA now refill 9 kilogram gas bottles for $15.00. This is their every day price, not just a special. Cheers, John.

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Wanted to Buy: A Jayco Penguin 'off road Camper' < $18,000 (Preview) Helloooo....., a tall order I know but, I have to start somewhere being a newby.... then work up from there. Gywnnie- Matildatraveller Tow vehicle: 1996 Toyota Hilux 2.8lt 4X4 Tray top utility (see photos) with seven leaf over axle springs together with 2 ENFORCER 4X4 BIG BORE shock absorb...	matildatraveller	16	3581	06:29 PM May 23, 2017 by Warren-Pat_01
	Caravan park near Rosehill nsw (Preview) G'day all. We have reason to travel and stay near Rosehill,, NSW in September 2018. Any suggestions of caravan parks will be appreciated, preferably with cabin and caravan facilities. Within 30minutes would be good. Have looked on wikicamps and Camps 8, but not much luck yet. Thankful in anticipa...	Robreen	7	1360	07:42 AM May 23, 2017 by Fringe Dweller
	Victorian Lakes (Preview) A few of the lakes I camped by in western Victoria this year. No shortage of them. Such a great part of the country to travel around. Cheers, John. In order, Lake Colac, Wooroonook Lake, Lake Lascelles and Green Hills Lake Aararat. -- Edited by meetoo on Saturday 20th of May 2017 07:21:09 PM -- Edited by W...	meetoo	9	1601	01:11 AM May 23, 2017 by meetoo
	Free camping or low cost camping in the gold coast hinterlands (Preview) We are teavelling down that way at the end of may and was wondering if anyone has ideas of camping for us	ess kapees	8	1306	06:50 PM May 22, 2017 by Chris61
	Fridge door (Preview) Has anyone had the problem with the fridge door coming open during travel. We are towing a new 2017 Jayco Swan. Other than the obvious,( putting a bag or the like), against the door, but this should not be necessary.	NormJean	21	2683	12:35 PM May 21, 2017 by Tony Bev
	Good Advice (Preview) An Old Cowboy's Advice * Keep your fences horse-high, pig-tight & bull-strong. * Keep skunks & bankers & lawyers at a distance. * Life is simpler when you plow around the stump. * A bumble bee is considerably faster than a John Deere tractor. * Words that soak into your ears are whispered...	Woody n Sue	10	1690	09:55 AM May 21, 2017 by Woody n Sue
	LED LIGHTS TO REPLACW EXISTING FLURO`S (Preview) Hi Has anyone who owns a coromal van replaced the existing 4 pin fluros oval shaped lens with led`s and if so how and what type of led ,any info will be good.as I find the existing lights in kitchen area not really bright enough.thanks mike g	mike g g	4	1049	04:23 AM May 21, 2017 by kiwijims
	Thought for the day....... (Preview) Gday... Cheers - John	rockylizard	3	868	11:40 PM May 20, 2017 by JocknNik
	Just Not Cricket! ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Been quiet on the GN site for a while, but I'm prompted to post by a selfish road-hogging RV 'brother'. Was a reasonably large van towed by a Landy, an out-of-stater obviously on tour and feeling cruisey, but there is really no excuse. Courtesy shouldn't be left at the front gate. I guess we joined...	JocknNik	57	2428	09:20 PM May 20, 2017 by JocknNik
	Do You Belong to a Caravan Club ? (Preview) I am interested to know if people are in a caravan club and if so has it been a good or bad experience ? What is good about it and what is bad about it ?	Peter Rose	29	2415	07:41 PM May 20, 2017 by Chris61
	Tow Vehicle and Caravan Weight (Preview) Gday... So often on this, and other forums, there is the debate on just what vehicle can tow what van. I came across this article recently, and thought it valuable to share. Please, open the link and read the article in full ... it has some very good information and food for thought. http://caravanbuye...	rockylizard	8	1817	06:08 PM May 20, 2017 by Baz421
	Murray Cod (Preview) Ok, Who si fishing the Murray and have yiu caught any Cod or for that matter any Yellowbellies.?? And what bait is the best to use.? Jay&Dee	JayDee	17	2877	05:00 PM May 20, 2017 by Ron-D
	STUART HWY ADELAIDE TO DARWIN (Preview) Hi all Is it busy going North yet please? Been up/down heaps of times so know the way. Reason is I may stay at CP's on the way as I'm feeling the cold this year badly and may not free camp every night. If I need to book ahead it would good to know this now. Head off on 22May. Your current info appreciated. Cheers...	Baz421	13	1353	04:20 PM May 20, 2017 by Baz421
	True Weighbridge weights of members rigs. (Preview) Ere we go. Who's game to post their Car, Van and combined weights of rig on here now. OR are that many over and won't admit to it. Starter. 2010 D-Max. 2.75t loaded . 1999 Coromal 535 semi offroader 1.86k Loaded no water. Towbar.. Around 210kg. Depending on tins etc in front galley. Next.........	macka17	13	1773	04:09 PM May 20, 2017 by mike g g
	Melbourne to Charters towers (Preview) Hi everyone, we are about to head north in early June from Melbourne up to the Daintree ( in our 2 door Prado & 21'6'' van) & have always gone either up the Hume to Sydney then the coast from there to Cairns or Newell hwy to Brisbane we have planned to go to Charters Towers then onto the coast from t...	Boatee	7	2802	04:07 PM May 20, 2017 by mike g g
	Adblue additive (Preview) Warning to all diesel vehicle owners. This fuel is for specialy engineered units if you accidentally use it you will have major problems and the cost to repairr could be in the region of $10-20,000 to fix	nu one	15	2346	03:57 PM May 20, 2017 by mike g g
	Queensland Caravan Rego. (Preview) Queensland Caravan Rego.Just received the Queensland Rego bill for our 22 ft Semi Off Road Coromal Princeton $195.35Small increase I guess for inflation as last year was $188.75.Not sure how it stacks up against other States charges.But a fair price me thinks to have our home on the road.Of course I...	JayDee	9	2137	03:13 PM May 20, 2017 by The Belmont Bear
	LOADING KAYAK DILEMMA (Preview) Hi again Well we have the kayak and the roof racks now the decision whether to carry it right way up or upside down. It is a sit on top and the base is very contoured so we would need to purchase cradles to add to the roof racks. It seems to me that if it is upright it will fill up with rain???? And yet I was told th...	gandk	16	1815	12:58 PM May 20, 2017 by Mike Harding
	Back to reality (Preview) Well folks all good things must come to an end waiting at Manilla airport for the red eye special back to Melbourne . two weeks of R n R all done it has been good , but , there's no place like home . Back to w.. w... Oh I just can't say it for a couple of weeks and to get organised for a trip to cobber peady In July. o...	Woody n Sue	5	1247	10:21 PM May 19, 2017 by Kiwi-as
	Cheap gas bottle refills (Preview) Barbeques Galore at Noarlunga SA now refill 9 kilogram gas bottles for $15.00. This is their every day price, not just a special. Cheers, John.	meetoo	4	3152	06:43 PM May 19, 2017 by Mike Harding
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