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kiwijims · kiwijims

Bushfire arsonist Garry Trestrail jailed for 12 years over blazes which threatened neighbours,A man who lit bushfires which threatened houses and lives on Adelaide's southern fringe in mid-summer has been jailed for 12 years.Garry John Trestrail, 26, pleaded guilty to charges of causing a bush...

aussietraveller · aussietraveller

Are you under threat of loosing or having your pension reduced, by the changes introduced and passed by our Government. I find it a bit hard to believe that politicians are exempt from this new law so not only can they retire from politics at any age after 2 terms and recieve a pension for life no matter h...

Daryl620 · Daryl620

I have just noticed that Wikicamps has new Tip Planner.....refer the tutorial. Also trpis can be shared by creating a link Eg. http://wctrip.co/au/21401/1301990337 -- Edited by Daryl620 on Saturday 17th of December 2016 04:07:14 PM

daffyfrancis · daffyfrancis

We have been away in our campervan for 4 days at ****le Creek/ Reserche Bay in Southern Tassie & with weather forecast for 1 day of 60 -90km gale force winds we chose a nicely sheltered free camp site with a nice beach in front & securely set up our fully enclosed annex for more room & the port...

keiron · keiron

I am having an excited debate with a friend and seek some assistance, please. Assume Man 1 is on the aged pension; and receiving near to the full pension, given the value of assets etc. Man 1 then considers buying a new Tug and Caravan combo, say $120,000 investment. Man 1...

the rocket · the rocket

good morning everyone. Is it true that ants do not get into van by walking on tyres or is this a furfy.

the rocket · the rocket

hello everyone, am looking for tyres soon. Towing 25 foot van, atm2700 i think. Tyres at present are bridgestone juler 245/70r16. 111's as from new. We have colorado. Someone suggested earlier that coopers Were good. Beaurepaires have special this saturday n wondering what does everyone recom...

Lexxie · Lexxie

Hello! I purchased a tiny 1950's caravan (in fibro I think) and I would like to seal the roof and sides. I heard of liquid rubber doing a good job... What is your say about that, or do you have recommendations for a better product? Many thanks for your advices, Lexxie

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... Cheers - John

Mez · Mez

Good morning to all , Does anyone know what are the laws regarding the use of a UHF radio while driving? As we are all aware Mobile phones are banned unless "Hands Free" but UHF are not hands Free. Can not find anything on Google about it. Thank you Merry Christmas and Happy & Safe New Year to all Mez ...

Thirsten · Thirsten

Hi All, Does anyone know if the BT50 trailer sway control system is compatible with the ELKO ESC system fitted to vans? Im considering having ESC fitted to a new van but cant get any answers on compatibility or if I even need both.

No Fixed Address · No Fixed Address

Hi folks, just bought 2 of these Caframo Sirocco fans and are going fix them to the walls. Just wondering if any one has done it just using the adhesive tape provided or do they really need to be screwed to the wall? Thanks for any advise. Ron

Wild1 · Wild1

Hello fellow nomads, My motor home apparently carries 100 litres, but I swear I only get about 60 - 70 litres out of it. I would like to add another 100 and there seems to be a ton of space between the chassis rails running front to back, although only about 220mm deep. It's a 2008 Leisure Seeker on an Ivec...

rockylizard · rockylizard

http://www.productsafety.gov.au/recall/4wd-supacentre-adventure-kings-model-akf60-portable-compressor-fridge-freezer

kiwijims · kiwijims

In a dangerous day on Northern Territory roads, a truck loaded with 50 tonnes of zinc and lead concentrate has overturned near Borroloola, while a road train carrying cattle rolled over near Mataranka.In Borroloola, 1,000 kilometres south-east of Darwin, the road train was travelling from the Mc...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... Because of so many accidents on the road involving caravans I think the drivers should be made to do a revision course in towing over a certain limit!! Some people have never towed anything bigger than a trailer and then when they decide to hit the road go out and buy a 26ft (?) van or even bigger an...

The Belmont Bear · The Belmont Bear

How frustrating is it to get help from Telstra ? I went to the Telstra shop on Friday to get help with activating a prepaid Telstra WiFi with my new iPad after I had run into a problem trying to follow their simple how to guide. After driving 10kms and battling the Xmas shoppers just trying to get into the sh...

Collo · Collo

We have the option at the moment to connect to a off grid power system but I'm told that caravan hot water and fridges are power hungry. So, can I connect the power and still use gas for the fridge and hot water? Collo

HunnyBunny · HunnyBunny

Hello & merry Christmas to all the wonderful grey nomads out there. Thank you all for you advice, great tips & kind words you have shared with me since I joined the forum earlier this year. I wish you all a very happy Christmas. Enjoy your families, have a healthy, safe 2017. Now that I have said t...

tadau68 · tadau68

Hi all. Looking at getting an pure sinewave inverter to fit in my van, but not sure what size to get. Need one for a Ninja blender. Charging laptop. Drill etc. Any info welcomed and greatly appreciated. Have a great day. Troy

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	ARSONISTS WARNING, JAIL TIME WAITS FOR YOU......... (Preview) Bushfire arsonist Garry Trestrail jailed for 12 years over blazes which threatened neighbours,A man who lit bushfires which threatened houses and lives on Adelaide's southern fringe in mid-summer has been jailed for 12 years.Garry John Trestrail, 26, pleaded guilty to charges of causing a bush...	kiwijims	12	1125	07:21 AM Dec 18, 2016 by DMaxer
	January pension changes ( 1 2 ) (closed) (Preview) Are you under threat of loosing or having your pension reduced, by the changes introduced and passed by our Government. I find it a bit hard to believe that politicians are exempt from this new law so not only can they retire from politics at any age after 2 terms and recieve a pension for life no matter h...	aussietraveller	30	2034	10:58 PM Dec 17, 2016 by The Belmont Bear
	Trip Planner (Preview) I have just noticed that Wikicamps has new Tip Planner.....refer the tutorial. Also trpis can be shared by creating a link Eg. http://wctrip.co/au/21401/1301990337 -- Edited by Daryl620 on Saturday 17th of December 2016 04:07:14 PM	Daryl620	4	2412	07:38 PM Dec 17, 2016 by macka17
	Missed once in a lifetime photo opportunity of a silly old bugga (Preview) We have been away in our campervan for 4 days at ****le Creek/ Reserche Bay in Southern Tassie & with weather forecast for 1 day of 60 -90km gale force winds we chose a nicely sheltered free camp site with a nice beach in front & securely set up our fully enclosed annex for more room & the port...	daffyfrancis	5	1191	02:08 PM Dec 17, 2016 by PeterInSa
	Assets Test and Pensions (Preview) I am having an excited debate with a friend and seek some assistance, please. Assume Man 1 is on the aged pension; and receiving near to the full pension, given the value of assets etc. Man 1 then considers buying a new Tug and Caravan combo, say $120,000 investment. Man 1...	keiron	21	2570	11:49 AM Dec 17, 2016 by wingnut
	Ants and tyres (Preview) good morning everyone. Is it true that ants do not get into van by walking on tyres or is this a furfy.	the rocket	17	2672	09:13 AM Dec 17, 2016 by Onedodger
	Car tyres (Preview) hello everyone, am looking for tyres soon. Towing 25 foot van, atm2700 i think. Tyres at present are bridgestone juler 245/70r16. 111's as from new. We have colorado. Someone suggested earlier that coopers Were good. Beaurepaires have special this saturday n wondering what does everyone recom...	the rocket	12	1274	07:21 PM Dec 16, 2016 by aussietraveller
	Sealing a 1950's caravan (Preview) Hello! I purchased a tiny 1950's caravan (in fibro I think) and I would like to seal the roof and sides. I heard of liquid rubber doing a good job... What is your say about that, or do you have recommendations for a better product? Many thanks for your advices, Lexxie	Lexxie	10	1643	07:09 PM Dec 16, 2016 by Desert Dweller
	Yuletide greetings (Preview) Gday... Cheers - John	rockylizard	10	728	06:53 PM Dec 16, 2016 by Dougwe
	UHF laws (Preview) Good morning to all , Does anyone know what are the laws regarding the use of a UHF radio while driving? As we are all aware Mobile phones are banned unless "Hands Free" but UHF are not hands Free. Can not find anything on Google about it. Thank you Merry Christmas and Happy & Safe New Year to all Mez ...	Mez	5	1289	01:42 PM Dec 16, 2016 by Tony Bev
	Mazda BT50 TSC and Caravan ESC (Preview) Hi All, Does anyone know if the BT50 trailer sway control system is compatible with the ELKO ESC system fitted to vans? Im considering having ESC fitted to a new van but cant get any answers on compatibility or if I even need both.	Thirsten	9	1587	10:15 AM Dec 16, 2016 by Phil C
	Caframo Sirocco fans (Preview) Hi folks, just bought 2 of these Caframo Sirocco fans and are going fix them to the walls. Just wondering if any one has done it just using the adhesive tape provided or do they really need to be screwed to the wall? Thanks for any advise. Ron	No Fixed Address	8	1726	10:45 PM Dec 15, 2016 by jules47
	Onboard Water Tanks (Preview) Hello fellow nomads, My motor home apparently carries 100 litres, but I swear I only get about 60 - 70 litres out of it. I would like to add another 100 and there seems to be a ton of space between the chassis rails running front to back, although only about 220mm deep. It's a 2008 Leisure Seeker on an Ivec...	Wild1	12	1291	10:31 PM Dec 15, 2016 by macka17
	RECALL - Adventure Kings Portable Compressor Fridge/Freezer (Preview) http://www.productsafety.gov.au/recall/4wd-supacentre-adventure-kings-model-akf60-portable-compressor-fridge-freezer	rockylizard	0	1397	07:22 PM Dec 15, 2016 by rockylizard
	two road train rollovers in one day in the Northern Territory (Preview) In a dangerous day on Northern Territory roads, a truck loaded with 50 tonnes of zinc and lead concentrate has overturned near Borroloola, while a road train carrying cattle rolled over near Mataranka.In Borroloola, 1,000 kilometres south-east of Darwin, the road train was travelling from the Mc...	kiwijims	5	1270	11:38 AM Dec 15, 2016 by Tony Bev
	Van towing licence...... (Preview) Gday... Because of so many accidents on the road involving caravans I think the drivers should be made to do a revision course in towing over a certain limit!! Some people have never towed anything bigger than a trailer and then when they decide to hit the road go out and buy a 26ft (?) van or even bigger an...	rockylizard	26	1514	07:51 PM Dec 14, 2016 by Silver Anchor
	Getting Help From Telstra ( 1 2 ) (Preview) How frustrating is it to get help from Telstra ? I went to the Telstra shop on Friday to get help with activating a prepaid Telstra WiFi with my new iPad after I had run into a problem trying to follow their simple how to guide. After driving 10kms and battling the Xmas shoppers just trying to get into the sh...	The Belmont Bear	42	3087	07:22 PM Dec 14, 2016 by jules47
	Power and gas (Preview) We have the option at the moment to connect to a off grid power system but I'm told that caravan hot water and fridges are power hungry. So, can I connect the power and still use gas for the fridge and hot water? Collo	Collo	3	944	02:03 PM Dec 14, 2016 by Phil C
	Where Will the Road Take Us In 2017? (Preview) Hello & merry Christmas to all the wonderful grey nomads out there. Thank you all for you advice, great tips & kind words you have shared with me since I joined the forum earlier this year. I wish you all a very happy Christmas. Enjoy your families, have a healthy, safe 2017. Now that I have said t...	HunnyBunny	9	1074	11:03 AM Dec 14, 2016 by Bushpie
	What size inverter? (Preview) Hi all. Looking at getting an pure sinewave inverter to fit in my van, but not sure what size to get. Need one for a Ninja blender. Charging laptop. Drill etc. Any info welcomed and greatly appreciated. Have a great day. Troy	tadau68	11	2536	10:46 AM Dec 14, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
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