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Pam · Pam

Which road is best if towing a camper trailer?

brickies · brickies

Fears for 3 after Qld caravan blast

chrisnmark · chrisnmark

We are both planning on being completely retired shortly and I am wondering is it possible to travel around Australia and have a reasonable quality of life on Aged Pensions. We understand that petrol and maintenance will be our major expenses. We are self contained and happy to rough it at times. W...

ivydale · ivydale

We took possession of a brand new Nova reviver caravan on the 15th of June, Very nice van, comfortable and working wel....until after having travelled about 600 km on our first trip, just outside Dubbo, we were traveling at a speed of between 80 and 90 on a 100KM/H road, when I looked in my mirror and thou...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... Cheers - John

Eaglemax · Eaglemax

Around the top end we've been from central Vic. Since Broome we've stayed in Karratha, Carnarvon, Coronation Beach, Cervantes, Perth (Bassendean) and now Heron Point north of Bunbury. At every place in WA there has been hoons especially 7pm till 2pm. Even sleepy Coronation Beach the no exhaus...

kiwijims · kiwijims

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-06-30/fiery-crash-truck-cars-blocks-lanes-pacific-motorway-gold-coast/7558464-- Edited by kiwijims on Thursd...

iana · iana

I have broken the hinge on my lap top, or to put it in more detail, broken the hinge attachment points for the hinge on the lid. And it so happens its over 5 years old and parts aren't made any more for it. It is a real power hog, and although it is a portable, its hardly a lap top, 17" XLT Dell. Thinking about get...

gandk · gandk

We are planning our big trip for next year and know we need to pre book early both the trip across to Tassie and the one back. Wondering how long would be a good amount of time to spend there. I was thinking of 3 weeks but wasn't sure so thought I would ask those who have been. Also would love to hear a few tips on...

Bruce and Bev · Bruce and Bev

Hi Guys. On Today Tonights show Ch 7 at 6.30pm tonight (Thurs 30th) there is a piece on low cost camping on private land - particularly farms and the various Council/Shire objections to it. For those of you who cant pick up the W.A programme, you can view it on Ch 7's web pages

Brisand · Brisand

I have recently observed an accident waiting to happen. In Darwin I observed a two door Prado with a kayak on the roof plus other goods, it was towing a 23 ft Jayco with a twin slide out, on top of this it had two foot extended rear bumper with a domestic air conditioner fitted, plus a tool box, plus a spare wh...

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi All, Today I finally got round to fitting my Taurus Extendable towing Mirrors. I watch the Clear Veiw U Tube how to install. It took me all of a hour to fit both to my 200 GX TTD. Power on and yes they are perfect.(Bloody Big ears) Next I tried the folding in and out bit. I emailed The seller on E Bay and expl...

mkoziara · mkoziara

Hello, we are looking to buy ex-rental motorhome for our 1 year trip around Australia. We have shortlisted 2 models within our budget. 1. Volkswagen Dreamseeker - automatic 2. TALVOR Ford Transit - manual We would like to know your opinion about servicing both brands in Australia, especially in re...

Peterpan · Peterpan

We planned,we checked, we altered,we left. Yes we have started off on our 6/7month journey. We left Boronia in Vic in bright sunshine, travelled 50k into dreary drizzle, then at Yea heading for Seymour the heavens opened up with high winds and torrential rain. Scary stuff, full concentration req...

mark and kerry · mark and kerry

hi there has any one found an insurance for motorhomes 4.2 tonnes for roadside assist . including towing etc . no one i have found incl racq or motoring 24/7 etc seem to be interested. its a worry as we have an fiat avan and dealers ere few and far between thanks for any info mark and kerry

rayaroundoz · rayaroundoz

I've been having the Caravan versus Motorhome debate in my head for some time. Just when I decide to go one way something pops up that sways me the other way. Decided that I should just decide and stop looking at the other. By narrowing my focus I will not be totally confused. Sooooo, I have decided that in...

jbrinks · jbrinks

we are currently in Broome and the plan is to have about five weeks between here and Carnarvon including a stop in Karijini. Not knowing the area at all but have been looking up places and only getting confused where to go as I think we may need to book in. Any suggestions , looking for maybe 5-7 days at each...

Gerty Dancer · Gerty Dancer

When is a track a 4WD track, and when isnt it? The Bloomfield Track is an example, its supposed to be a 4WD and has a steep 1 in 3 grade and some rough water crossings, yet we saw 2WD vehicles coming over it. The Gibb River Road is rated 2WD, yet it can be rough and the water crossings vary in depth and difficult...

Lisa Ozzy · Lisa Ozzy

Can anyone recommend a lightweight caravan around 20ft that can be towed by a Toyota Kluger with 2000kg towing capacity. Would prefer ensuite. I can spend approximately $50K.

revemike · revemike

whoops... wrong thread... let me try that again -- Edited by revemike on Tuesday 28th of June 2016 12:38:36 PM

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Tamworth to South West Rocks (Preview) Which road is best if towing a camper trailer?	Pam	4	1412	08:18 PM Jun 30, 2016 by Pam
	Caravan Deaths MT ISA ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Fears for 3 after Qld caravan blast	brickies	30	2496	08:07 PM Jun 30, 2016 by jules47
	Travelling on Aged Pensions (Preview) We are both planning on being completely retired shortly and I am wondering is it possible to travel around Australia and have a reasonable quality of life on Aged Pensions. We understand that petrol and maintenance will be our major expenses. We are self contained and happy to rough it at times. W...	chrisnmark	14	2018	07:44 PM Jun 30, 2016 by chrisnmark
	Brand new, Nova revivor caravan (Preview) We took possession of a brand new Nova reviver caravan on the 15th of June, Very nice van, comfortable and working wel....until after having travelled about 600 km on our first trip, just outside Dubbo, we were traveling at a speed of between 80 and 90 on a 100KM/H road, when I looked in my mirror and thou...	ivydale	21	4670	07:38 PM Jun 30, 2016 by Bruce and Bev
	Rocky now has a legal eagle :) (Preview) Gday... Cheers - John	rockylizard	10	1299	07:18 PM Jun 30, 2016 by Felicia
	WA hoons (Preview) Around the top end we've been from central Vic. Since Broome we've stayed in Karratha, Carnarvon, Coronation Beach, Cervantes, Perth (Bassendean) and now Heron Point north of Bunbury. At every place in WA there has been hoons especially 7pm till 2pm. Even sleepy Coronation Beach the no exhaus...	Eaglemax	8	1571	06:47 PM Jun 30, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	Pacific Motorway southbound lanes closed at Gold Coast after fiery crash (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-06-30/fiery-crash-truck-cars-blocks-lanes-pacific-motorway-gold-coast/7558464-- Edited by kiwijims on Thursd...	kiwijims	0	769	06:39 PM Jun 30, 2016 by kiwijims
	Apple or Windows. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I have broken the hinge on my lap top, or to put it in more detail, broken the hinge attachment points for the hinge on the lid. And it so happens its over 5 years old and parts aren't made any more for it. It is a real power hog, and although it is a portable, its hardly a lap top, 17" XLT Dell. Thinking about get...	iana	30	1703	05:01 PM Jun 30, 2016 by Roving-Dutchy
	How long in Tassie? (Preview) We are planning our big trip for next year and know we need to pre book early both the trip across to Tassie and the one back. Wondering how long would be a good amount of time to spend there. I was thinking of 3 weeks but wasn't sure so thought I would ask those who have been. Also would love to hear a few tips on...	gandk	14	1295	03:01 PM Jun 30, 2016 by vonjean
	PRIVATE CAMPING - FEATURED ON CH 7 AT 6.30PM ON W.A (Preview) Hi Guys. On Today Tonights show Ch 7 at 6.30pm tonight (Thurs 30th) there is a piece on low cost camping on private land - particularly farms and the various Council/Shire objections to it. For those of you who cant pick up the W.A programme, you can view it on Ch 7's web pages	Bruce and Bev	1	1158	12:26 PM Jun 30, 2016 by aussie_paul
	Safe driving (Preview) I have recently observed an accident waiting to happen. In Darwin I observed a two door Prado with a kayak on the roof plus other goods, it was towing a 23 ft Jayco with a twin slide out, on top of this it had two foot extended rear bumper with a domestic air conditioner fitted, plus a tool box, plus a spare wh...	Brisand	15	1548	11:43 AM Jun 30, 2016 by aussie_paul
	Taurus Extenable Towing Mirrors (Preview) Hi All, Today I finally got round to fitting my Taurus Extendable towing Mirrors. I watch the Clear Veiw U Tube how to install. It took me all of a hour to fit both to my 200 GX TTD. Power on and yes they are perfect.(Bloody Big ears) Next I tried the folding in and out bit. I emailed The seller on E Bay and expl...	Hey Jim	7	2734	10:17 AM Jun 30, 2016 by Hey Jim
	Volkswagen Dreamseeker vs TALVOR Ford Transit Euro Deluxe (Preview) Hello, we are looking to buy ex-rental motorhome for our 1 year trip around Australia. We have shortlisted 2 models within our budget. 1. Volkswagen Dreamseeker - automatic 2. TALVOR Ford Transit - manual We would like to know your opinion about servicing both brands in Australia, especially in re...	mkoziara	14	2378	08:26 AM Jun 30, 2016 by montie
	The Journey has begun. (Preview) We planned,we checked, we altered,we left. Yes we have started off on our 6/7month journey. We left Boronia in Vic in bright sunshine, travelled 50k into dreary drizzle, then at Yea heading for Seymour the heavens opened up with high winds and torrential rain. Scary stuff, full concentration req...	Peterpan	15	1331	10:05 PM Jun 29, 2016 by Peterpan
	roadside assist (Preview) hi there has any one found an insurance for motorhomes 4.2 tonnes for roadside assist . including towing etc . no one i have found incl racq or motoring 24/7 etc seem to be interested. its a worry as we have an fiat avan and dealers ere few and far between thanks for any info mark and kerry	mark and kerry	14	2352	07:18 PM Jun 29, 2016 by Bas + Eve
	The old Caravan versus Motorhome Debate ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I've been having the Caravan versus Motorhome debate in my head for some time. Just when I decide to go one way something pops up that sways me the other way. Decided that I should just decide and stop looking at the other. By narrowing my focus I will not be totally confused. Sooooo, I have decided that in...	rayaroundoz	31	3817	12:42 PM Jun 29, 2016 by Santa
	Where to stay in between Broome and Carnavon (Preview) we are currently in Broome and the plan is to have about five weeks between here and Carnarvon including a stop in Karijini. Not knowing the area at all but have been looking up places and only getting confused where to go as I think we may need to book in. Any suggestions , looking for maybe 5-7 days at each...	jbrinks	8	3803	11:17 PM Jun 28, 2016 by Scouser
	4WD Tracks (Preview) When is a track a 4WD track, and when isnt it? The Bloomfield Track is an example, its supposed to be a 4WD and has a steep 1 in 3 grade and some rough water crossings, yet we saw 2WD vehicles coming over it. The Gibb River Road is rated 2WD, yet it can be rough and the water crossings vary in depth and difficult...	Gerty Dancer	11	1545	07:25 PM Jun 28, 2016 by Superb Blue
	Lightweight caravan recommendation? (Preview) Can anyone recommend a lightweight caravan around 20ft that can be towed by a Toyota Kluger with 2000kg towing capacity. Would prefer ensuite. I can spend approximately $50K.	Lisa Ozzy	7	2106	06:39 PM Jun 28, 2016 by kesa32
	Where is this? (Preview) whoops... wrong thread... let me try that again -- Edited by revemike on Tuesday 28th of June 2016 12:38:36 PM	revemike	5	1285	06:05 PM Jun 28, 2016 by goldfinger
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