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StreetsAhead · StreetsAhead

Went down to the beach at Sunrise to photograph "Sculptures by the Sea". Some better exhibits this year and some that I totally do not understand or the so-called artist is taking the piss. I think this one was part of the exhibition, or someone had a fire in their van. If you are interested there are a...

RAINBIRD ROVERS · RAINBIRD ROVERS

Hi all, just seeking any info. on what users of Toyo Open Country At2 - size 265-65R17 on my 2020 Isuzu D Max use for both general all day use as well as what inflation is found to be best when towing. I have just fitted these in the last few days and the tyre place said 40psi all round for normal use and leave t...

vince56 · vince56

Hi All, Came across this analysis, I thought you might like to see it. I think it shows some unanswered questions for our future for fueling our lives. What's Wrong with Wind and Solar? | PragerU

mike g g · mike g g

Recently had a problem with water ingress thru the bass of my Winsig,ariel I called Andrew from winsig and explained the problem.After listening to my concern Andrew explained that there had been a QC problem with early makes of his ariel,and that he would replace mine free of charge,apologies for a...

Long Weekend · Long Weekend

Aldi are having Camping specials sale on 25 March that may be of interest. Several big ticket items are: 100Ah Lithium-Ion battery - $449 200W solar mat - $199 Both VoltX brand 3300W Generator - $399 brand not stated. Plus things like pegs, rope, portable hamocks and so on. Murray

Jaahn · Jaahn

Europe officially passes 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel carsAfter years of reviews, the European Union has formally banned the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2035 though some could live on with the help of new technology.https://www.drive.com.au/news/europe-2035-ban-new-petrol-d...

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.

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	Art on the Beach (Preview) Went down to the beach at Sunrise to photograph "Sculptures by the Sea". Some better exhibits this year and some that I totally do not understand or the so-called artist is taking the piss. I think this one was part of the exhibition, or someone had a fire in their van. If you are interested there are a...	StreetsAhead	2	1443	05:40 PM Mar 20, 2023 by Whenarewethere
	What tyre pressure is best for TOYO tyres ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi all, just seeking any info. on what users of Toyo Open Country At2 - size 265-65R17 on my 2020 Isuzu D Max use for both general all day use as well as what inflation is found to be best when towing. I have just fitted these in the last few days and the tyre place said 40psi all round for normal use and leave t...	RAINBIRD ROVERS	34	6428	10:21 AM Mar 16, 2023 by yobarr
	Powering our future, whether that be caravan tug or homes... ( 1 2 ) (closed) (Preview) Hi All, Came across this analysis, I thought you might like to see it. I think it shows some unanswered questions for our future for fueling our lives. What's Wrong with Wind and Solar? \| PragerU	vince56	47	2905	07:21 PM Mar 15, 2023 by RickJ
	TV ariel (Preview) Recently had a problem with water ingress thru the bass of my Winsig,ariel I called Andrew from winsig and explained the problem.After listening to my concern Andrew explained that there had been a QC problem with early makes of his ariel,and that he would replace mine free of charge,apologies for a...	mike g g	3	1387	02:30 PM Mar 15, 2023 by mike g g
	Aldi Specials - 25 March (Preview) Aldi are having Camping specials sale on 25 March that may be of interest. Several big ticket items are: 100Ah Lithium-Ion battery - $449 200W solar mat - $199 Both VoltX brand 3300W Generator - $399 brand not stated. Plus things like pegs, rope, portable hamocks and so on. Murray	Long Weekend	0	1409	10:02 AM Mar 15, 2023 by Long Weekend
	EUROPE OFFICIALY BANS ICE CARS FOR SALE AFTER 2035. ( 1 2 3 4 ) (Preview) Europe officially passes 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel carsAfter years of reviews, the European Union has formally banned the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2035 though some could live on with the help of new technology.https://www.drive.com.au/news/europe-2035-ban-new-petrol-d...	Jaahn	102	6539	05:52 PM Mar 13, 2023 by TimTim
	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	3221	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	4488	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	2064	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	4230	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	2226	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	1170	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	1462	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	1759	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	4215	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	3096	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	1332	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	9467	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	1060	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	1674	06:12 PM Mar 1, 2023 by maids
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