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maids · maids

one of the arm clips on our awning broke does anyone know how to fix this please also what are the plastic clips for? pics enclosed

vince56 · vince56

I have read quite a few pieces on the topic of What to do if your caravan starts to sway. The old "sink the boot in to the accelerator to pull it straight" seems to be well and truly buried. There are a couple of ideas I won't even mention here. My Toyota manual says to hold the wheel straight, don't try to corr...

Plain Truth · Plain Truth

Went to open the freezer door and the plastic hinge broke,looked at the other hinge and that had a crack appearing. So ordered two new plastic hinges,Shock,horror, $25.95 each,so two with postage came too $80.28 It is a RM2355 3 way fridge

Kazngaz · Kazngaz

sorry I posted this in the solar section of techies. Hi All, Does anyone have experience with Dometic DRS system? Considering one of these over a Carafan due cost and no wiring required. Any pros And cons or real experience would be appreciated. Cheers __________________Gary lings

Tony LEE · Tony LEE

Part of a recent advert in the Grey Nomad newsletter " In exchange for 14 hours of work a week we can provide you with a place to park your van, access to electricity and water, plus use of toilet and laundry facilities . " So supply your own protective gear and have no certainty of workers comp cover an...

Bas + Eve · Bas + Eve

Have a friend that has purchased a Winni Esperance MH with Iveco chassis. Thinking of a 4 wheel car trailer to tow his early RAV4 behind. Anyone know of any problems with doing this?? Not sure of the GVM.

Sandi Rogers · Sandi Rogers

Hey there travellers Hoping someone can assist. I ma drowning in maps and more maps. Wanting to see wave rock on out trip. Going from Gold Coast to Broome travelling up ewst coast and then down to Newman on way back. Trying to work out besr way to see wave rock and if there is any additional hints and trips f...

ALANG1 · ALANG1

Hi, AG here, we are new to caravaning, we have a small issue when connected to mains water with water steadily dripping back out of the nozzles of tanks 1&2. See attached photo. I thought the tanks 1&2 were totally independent of the mains water supply. I was wondering whether or not the breath...

Gaylehere · Gaylehere

These were written in the Toowoomba Chronicle January, 2023; Throwing an apple core out of the window: $575 and 2 demerit points. Despite being biodegradable, throwing an apple core or banana peel out of the window is still considered as dropping "injurious matter on the road". Cutting through a...

Boothy · Boothy

Hello, seeking some advice on mattresses. We have a list of extras to choose for our van amongst them is a mattress topper or a premium latex mattress. Any suggestions? And would you purchase through van maker or buy elsewhere?

edmond morris · edmond morris

Hi All Nomads we will be heading to warmer climates again this winter and are looking for advice on where to go. Thinking of north NSW or southern Queensland coasts but wondering what the impact of the Floods have had on local communities and their need to use caravan parks for their accomadation?.An...

gregnshas · gregnshas

Hi all, ist wondering does anyone have Vantec Protection, on their van or motorhome, is so what are your thoughts both good or bad. Cheers Greg

maids · maids

We have a problem with the bracer slide on the arms it kept jumping out of the track over the grub screw so we replaced it with a tek screw. Problem is when we were putting away the awning, as it got close to the van the damn thing jumped out and went all the way down and jammed in the bottom Got it out and back in t...

maids · maids

we have usb ports in the vw crafter cab are these supposed to work when the ignition is off.

carlyle bridge · carlyle bridge

Is anyone able to provide an update on the following road conditions? Kununurra to Mary Pools Mary Pools to Fitzroy Crossing Fitzroy Crossing to Broome. Thanks Carlyle Bridge

2 Spiders · 2 Spiders

Hi Just been reading all the comments on waiting time for a new built caravan.In my case I put down a deposit in November 9th 2020 . Was told ready by June 2021. Delta virus hit I rang about that time and was told late November 2021 or early December due to all the lockdowns ,strikes, no one working and lack o...

DavidMMc · DavidMMc

I took delivery of a 23 ft Network RV just prior to Christmas 2022. The dealer gave me no information on time periods for servicing. How often should i get it serviced? So far it has done one short trip.

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

The Councils that are against Free Camps should take notice of this or alternatively ask the lobbyists to compensate shopkeepers. Who are the likely lobbyists ??? https://www.thegreynomads.com.au/wondai/

bowser · bowser

Morning, trying to clean out a Black flaky substance out of my Diesel Heater Tank, any ideas as to a good cleaning agent. Regards Bowser.

RAINBIRD ROVERS · RAINBIRD ROVERS

Hi, I posted a question a short time ago about tyres for my 2020 D Max. Thanks all for your replies. I now have another question. My tyre size on the D max at present is 255-65R17. On getting prices on that size the tyres are a lot dearer. Most Tyre places say that it is best to go for a tyre size of 265-65R17 as t...

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	carefree awning help ( 1 2 ) (Preview) one of the arm clips on our awning broke does anyone know how to fix this please also what are the plastic clips for? pics enclosed	maids	31	2260	06:15 PM Mar 11, 2023 by maids
	Caravan Sway - what to do? (Preview) I have read quite a few pieces on the topic of What to do if your caravan starts to sway. The old "sink the boot in to the accelerator to pull it straight" seems to be well and truly buried. There are a couple of ideas I won't even mention here. My Toyota manual says to hold the wheel straight, don't try to corr...	vince56	18	2165	05:14 PM Mar 11, 2023 by Greg 1
	Dometic Fridge freezer door hinge (Preview) Went to open the freezer door and the plastic hinge broke,looked at the other hinge and that had a crack appearing. So ordered two new plastic hinges,Shock,horror, $25.95 each,so two with postage came too $80.28 It is a RM2355 3 way fridge	Plain Truth	9	1113	06:47 PM Mar 10, 2023 by Plain Truth
	Dometic dust removal (Preview) sorry I posted this in the solar section of techies. Hi All, Does anyone have experience with Dometic DRS system? Considering one of these over a Carafan due cost and no wiring required. Any pros And cons or real experience would be appreciated. Cheers __________________Gary lings	Kazngaz	3	2257	09:52 PM Mar 8, 2023 by Kazngaz
	Must be a very fancy parking spot (Preview) Part of a recent advert in the Grey Nomad newsletter " In exchange for 14 hours of work a week we can provide you with a place to park your van, access to electricity and water, plus use of toilet and laundry facilities . " So supply your own protective gear and have no certainty of workers comp cover an...	Tony LEE	11	1644	09:52 AM Mar 8, 2023 by Whenarewethere
	Towing (Preview) Have a friend that has purchased a Winni Esperance MH with Iveco chassis. Thinking of a 4 wheel car trailer to tow his early RAV4 behind. Anyone know of any problems with doing this?? Not sure of the GVM.	Bas + Eve	1	702	05:31 PM Mar 6, 2023 by yobarr
	Travelling from Gold Coast to Perth adn wanted to see wqave rock (Preview) Hey there travellers Hoping someone can assist. I ma drowning in maps and more maps. Wanting to see wave rock on out trip. Going from Gold Coast to Broome travelling up ewst coast and then down to Newman on way back. Trying to work out besr way to see wave rock and if there is any additional hints and trips f...	Sandi Rogers	12	895	12:33 PM Mar 6, 2023 by Whenarewethere
	Hose Connected - water comes out of nozzles on tanks 1 & 2 (Preview) Hi, AG here, we are new to caravaning, we have a small issue when connected to mains water with water steadily dripping back out of the nozzles of tanks 1&2. See attached photo. I thought the tanks 1&2 were totally independent of the mains water supply. I was wondering whether or not the breath...	ALANG1	12	1199	10:14 PM Mar 5, 2023 by watsea
	Some Qld Road Rules ( 1 2 ) (Preview) These were written in the Toowoomba Chronicle January, 2023; Throwing an apple core out of the window: $575 and 2 demerit points. Despite being biodegradable, throwing an apple core or banana peel out of the window is still considered as dropping "injurious matter on the road". Cutting through a...	Gaylehere	31	2709	04:39 PM Mar 5, 2023 by Izabarack
	Caravan mattress (Preview) Hello, seeking some advice on mattresses. We have a list of extras to choose for our van amongst them is a mattress topper or a premium latex mattress. Any suggestions? And would you purchase through van maker or buy elsewhere?	Boothy	9	1325	11:23 PM Mar 2, 2023 by Cupie
	on the road again (Preview) Hi All Nomads we will be heading to warmer climates again this winter and are looking for advice on where to go. Thinking of north NSW or southern Queensland coasts but wondering what the impact of the Floods have had on local communities and their need to use caravan parks for their accomadation?.An...	edmond morris	3	861	09:50 AM Mar 2, 2023 by edmond morris
	Vantec Protection (Preview) Hi all, ist wondering does anyone have Vantec Protection, on their van or motorhome, is so what are your thoughts both good or bad. Cheers Greg	gregnshas	20	7580	07:08 AM Mar 2, 2023 by Possum3
	Carfree Awning (Preview) We have a problem with the bracer slide on the arms it kept jumping out of the track over the grub screw so we replaced it with a tek screw. Problem is when we were putting away the awning, as it got close to the van the damn thing jumped out and went all the way down and jammed in the bottom Got it out and back in t...	maids	1	559	08:13 PM Mar 1, 2023 by TheHeaths
	usb ports in cab (Preview) we have usb ports in the vw crafter cab are these supposed to work when the ignition is off.	maids	5	881	06:12 PM Mar 1, 2023 by maids
	Road Conditions (Preview) Is anyone able to provide an update on the following road conditions? Kununurra to Mary Pools Mary Pools to Fitzroy Crossing Fitzroy Crossing to Broome. Thanks Carlyle Bridge	carlyle bridge	10	1230	11:23 AM Feb 28, 2023 by Cuppa
	Caravan Waiting Time (Preview) Hi Just been reading all the comments on waiting time for a new built caravan.In my case I put down a deposit in November 9th 2020 . Was told ready by June 2021. Delta virus hit I rang about that time and was told late November 2021 or early December due to all the lockdowns ,strikes, no one working and lack o...	2 Spiders	20	3488	10:36 AM Feb 28, 2023 by deverall11
	Servicing new van. When? (Preview) I took delivery of a 23 ft Network RV just prior to Christmas 2022. The dealer gave me no information on time periods for servicing. How often should i get it serviced? So far it has done one short trip.	DavidMMc	15	1316	10:32 AM Feb 28, 2023 by deverall11
	News for recalcitrant Councils (Preview) The Councils that are against Free Camps should take notice of this or alternatively ask the lobbyists to compensate shopkeepers. Who are the likely lobbyists ??? https://www.thegreynomads.com.au/wondai/	Brodie Allen	6	1013	05:08 PM Feb 27, 2023 by Gundog
	Diesel heater tank. (Preview) Morning, trying to clean out a Black flaky substance out of my Diesel Heater Tank, any ideas as to a good cleaning agent. Regards Bowser.	bowser	4	992	10:40 AM Feb 26, 2023 by Possum3
	IS IT LEGAL OR NOT (Preview) Hi, I posted a question a short time ago about tyres for my 2020 D Max. Thanks all for your replies. I now have another question. My tyre size on the D max at present is 255-65R17. On getting prices on that size the tyres are a lot dearer. Most Tyre places say that it is best to go for a tyre size of 265-65R17 as t...	RAINBIRD ROVERS	12	1641	01:17 AM Feb 25, 2023 by Mein
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