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First trip report
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Hi all, last year I had the pleasure of being helped by different members of this forum on our first van adventure. Long story short we ended up buying a Bailey Gemini Rangefinder van so that it could be towed legally by our BMW X5 - we did not wanted to get an extra tow vehicle - and this is our experience. We...
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Road Query
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Hello. First time posting and still getting used to navigating the site. What is the road like from Bellingen to Armidale like. We are towing a 23 foot van and new to NSW road. We are from Far North Queensland
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Driver dies in caravan accident on Burley Griffin Way near Yass
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https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12-09/driver-dies-caravan-burley-griffin-way-galong-near-yass/104700576A
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Q: Need Reliable Motorhome servicing in WA
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Hi, we are heading to WA for 6 months this year (2025) in a Fiat Ducato motorhome. I'm wondering if anyone can recommend any good service centres in WA where we can get our motorhome regular service done? Pretty sure we'll clock up more than 10,000 Kms coming from NSW . Any recommendations/suggesti...
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looting.
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extra police patrols in the flood afected areas . omg!!!!! wats happening to this country
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Tyre pressures
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HI All, I have a LC200 and have been told many different ideas on what pressures I should be running when towing my 2900kg van, rears ranging from 33 to 48 PSI and fronts about the same ranges. Can I get some ideas on what people are actually happy with? Cheers Vince
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bushman car fridge/freeza
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Hi people i would like to give a shout out to bushman , i have recently bought a new bushman 35 litre car fridge as i am getting ready to go away i tried it out to discover it was not getting down to below -14c so i rang bushman explained what the problem was and told them i were on my way on a fishing trip within th...
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Article on DIESEL TUNING
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Often spoken about and a constantly recurring topic in Unsealed 4 X 4 maghttps://dieselcare.com.au/chip-or-tune?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Auto%20fuses%20-%20a%20guide%20to%20not%20letting%20your%20...
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Fifth Wheeler Breakdown inconveniences.
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I have often considered a 5th wheeler and hav seen the odd reference here on the forum from someone possibly considering one. I have just renewed my RACV Roadside Assistance contract and have read that there are quite a few matters to be separately addressed applicable to these vehicles regarding t...
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Water tanks
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Greetings, we have a new van, Fortitude Ignite 20'6. So far so good after sales support minimal to non existent but feel the van is well put together albeit with some issues but being a 15 year vetran have solved most . The brand has seen water tank failures in that the support brackets are breaking. Ever...
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Mitsubishi outlander
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I'm sad as it is time to sell my 1990 toyota hiace pop to. I'm thinking of buying a Mitsubishi outlander and wanted everyone's opinions on them mechanically etc. Finances mean I need to buy roughly a 2008 model. I'd love to get your advice. I'll sleep in it during rough weather but tent camp the rest of the...
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Overheating brakes
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Having a problem with wheel overheating. Single axle 17ft van. Is always one side only being the left. Have checked everything, bearings, brake shoes, magnets, adjustment to no avail. Last use increased setting as per directions & ended up with Lh side wheel at 195deg, rh side at 35 deg. Starti...
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Mc Hitch
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Hi all , thinking about changing the Std quick release plunger coupling to a McHitch . I've seen a few on vans and those I've spoken to have been fairly positive in their praise . Anyone on the forum retro fitted the McHitch on their vans and care to comment . I'm fishing for possible negatives that I haven...
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Checking a route - NSW Snowy Mountains
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Hi to all Just after some advice as to a planned route. Tooma - Khancoban - Geehi - Thredbo. Would this be suitable for a motorhome (7.5m) towing a Suzuki Grand Vitara. Looking at doing this trip in late April 2025. Any thoughts/advice appreciated. Thanks Les
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SOMETHING WRONG WITH SEARCH BAR
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G'day all. For the first time in the history of my membership of the GN's I am having a problem. Yes, I know, I'm getting old, and 'Uncle Al' has moved in and it depends on who gets up first in the morning as to who has a good day. Every time I enter a topic in the search bar on the main page it comes up as, 'there ar...
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Rural prop free stay
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I was wondering if there was a notice board where property owners could list their property, for free stays, for certain periods, while they themselves were travelling? Basically, free for security of the property, type stays...?
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A bit warm for camping yesterday!
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Australia hottest place on earth yesterday:
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Address on the Road
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Hi,
We're new to the forum, but not travelling.
We've decided to end our rental and hit the road full-time.
I realise the question of a "permanent home address " has been asked before.
However, unlike most of you we have no relatives or children that we can rely on to provide that permanent addr...
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Corelle plates
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Wondering how well Corelle dinnerware withstands the rigours of the road. Being glass, do they need to be padded between plates to avoid breakages?
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caravan awning
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jayco starcraft model 15.61 (year 2015). my vinyl awning has shrunk on the end where it rolls up. The left to right measurement is about 60mm different at the top against the bottom, the vinyl at the extended end is about 60mm (30mm each side) shorter than at the top (attached to side of caravan). this m...
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