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slawrence436 · slawrence436

Hi, After some advice We are looking at a 2nd hand van in NSW, it is 4 years old. There is no Tare stamped on the compliance plate. Is this required in NSW , if not , is the Tare noted on the rego papers. Just curious as to why there wouldn't be one , so one can work out payload. If any one has experienced this...

JayDee · JayDee

Well, the time has arrived for us to replace our tyres on the Cruiser. The following may be of assistance when giving us your recommendations. Our travels are mainly on blacktop roads. We tow a 22ft Coromal Princeston with an ATM of 2900 kg. Aggregate Trailer Mass (ATM) is the total mass of the trail...

Possum3 · Possum3

KymLou · KymLou

Anyone know the procedure for inspection for re-rego when interstate on the Big Lap? We are from NSW and will commence our road trip February 2022 with caravan rego due mid May 2022. We expect to be in SA when rego due. Any comments appreciated.

JayDee · JayDee

Once again it is time to repack the 4 wheel bearings applicable to our rig. We have a semi off-road van which therefore has large heavy wheels/ tyres. Whilst the job is not that difficult, however for me replacing the wheels back on the hub is rather a strenuous work- out. When I have removed the inner sea...

gerard gue · gerard gue

Anyone use on site tyres replacement ? GG

Giddayjen · Giddayjen

Would appreciate fellow nomads' opinions on whether to risk travelling to QLD this winter. We're planning to visit the coast as far as Cairns. No-one has a crystal Covid ball, but what are your thoughts on this?

dismith · dismith

Hi everybody reading. We are currently preparing to be on the road full time. We own our home and currently have 2 Foxtel boxes, one at home and 1 in our motor home. We are selling our house and want to retain the motor home Foxtel box has anybody done this. We have no family or friends we can use as the stat...

DC · DC

Hello- I have on order a Jayco Journey Outback 19ft. I have a 2016 Triton duel cab to tow as this will probably be my last van I was wondering what extras I should look at. I have added extended draw bar and Reversing Camera,Bike rack, I will be doing eventually the big lap with a mix of free and paid campin...

PDLuobikis · PDLuobikis

https://www.rvpartsexpress.com.au/product-recalls

Hairyone · Hairyone

Gday, Can anyone recommend a company to move a Lotus Trooper Caravan from Murray Bridge in SA to Geraldton or Perth in WA. Cheers

Plain Truth · Plain Truth

With the increase in caravaners on the road,shires should be opening new spots.Good news for the Mitta Mitta valley they going to open two new free camps. Talking to a local farmer in the area, and he said he received a notice about opening a new free camp on a reserve abutting his property and if he had an...

JayDee · JayDee

I came across these two words....Balancing beads. Now having no ideas as to what balancing beads are, so I googled it for further information. Just google "balancing beads" and you will have a wealth of information at your fingertips. Ah!!! the benefit of the internet. But I will have a chat with my...

RussandSandy · RussandSandy

Hi Guys We are new to the travelling bug and need advice on staying connected to the internet whilst travelling Have been advised to purchase a - WIFI SIM CARD MODEM (we already have the sim card ) any advice appreciated Thanks Russ

gdayjr · gdayjr

Good afternoon. I am still doing the reasearch on the new Mobile home. I am leaning towards a new Jayco motorhome at this stage, and i am trying to guestimate the potential future on road costs. What are the best options that you guys are using for a comprehensive insurance policy? I have the rego, and on...

AusQld · AusQld

Has anyone traveled WA recently and stayed at the any of the Nigaloo beach camps in a 7Mt two wheel drive Motorhome. Trying to find out the practicality and availability of sites. Travel dates are May through August. 2021

Warren-Pat_01 · Warren-Pat_01

Only a few days ago there was a discussion here on wood rot in a caravans & Montie stated that most caravans built here have timber frames, mainly Meranti. This timber for decades has been used for house construction, furniture manufacture & yes, I've used it without thought of where it come...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... It has been raised on the forum many times previously, but it is always good to have it reinforced - especially at this time of year as reptiles are becoming move active after the winter. When encountering a snake, the instinct to run away may come into conflict with best practice. Sudden movem...

Ldogg · Ldogg

Any advice on the best one for Toyota Hiace 1993

Hairyone · Hairyone

G'day, Can anyone recommend a company to transport a caravan from Murray Bridge in SA to Geraldton in WA? Cheers

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Tare Weight (Preview) Hi, After some advice We are looking at a 2nd hand van in NSW, it is 4 years old. There is no Tare stamped on the compliance plate. Is this required in NSW , if not , is the Tare noted on the rego papers. Just curious as to why there wouldn't be one , so one can work out payload. If any one has experienced this...	slawrence436	7	1389	12:46 PM Mar 18, 2021 by yobarr
	Tyres replacement for 100 series Landcruiser (Preview) Well, the time has arrived for us to replace our tyres on the Cruiser. The following may be of assistance when giving us your recommendations. Our travels are mainly on blacktop roads. We tow a 22ft Coromal Princeston with an ATM of 2900 kg. Aggregate Trailer Mass (ATM) is the total mass of the trail...	JayDee	6	713	08:56 PM Mar 17, 2021 by darjak
	Coonabarabran Air Display (Preview)	Possum3	1	657	08:17 AM Mar 17, 2021 by gdayjr
	Caravan re-rego (Preview) Anyone know the procedure for inspection for re-rego when interstate on the Big Lap? We are from NSW and will commence our road trip February 2022 with caravan rego due mid May 2022. We expect to be in SA when rego due. Any comments appreciated.	KymLou	11	895	11:22 PM Mar 16, 2021 by Aus-Kiwi
	repacking wheel bearing on our 4 van tyres. (Preview) Once again it is time to repack the 4 wheel bearings applicable to our rig. We have a semi off-road van which therefore has large heavy wheels/ tyres. Whilst the job is not that difficult, however for me replacing the wheels back on the hub is rather a strenuous work- out. When I have removed the inner sea...	JayDee	12	1006	10:45 PM Mar 16, 2021 by Old and Grey
	on site tyre replacement (Preview) Anyone use on site tyres replacement ? GG	gerard gue	8	1481	12:46 PM Mar 16, 2021 by Aus-Kiwi
	Winter in QLD this year? (Preview) Would appreciate fellow nomads' opinions on whether to risk travelling to QLD this winter. We're planning to visit the coast as far as Cairns. No-one has a crystal Covid ball, but what are your thoughts on this?	Giddayjen	11	1006	12:42 PM Mar 16, 2021 by Aus-Kiwi
	Foxtel on the road (Preview) Hi everybody reading. We are currently preparing to be on the road full time. We own our home and currently have 2 Foxtel boxes, one at home and 1 in our motor home. We are selling our house and want to retain the motor home Foxtel box has anybody done this. We have no family or friends we can use as the stat...	dismith	6	1025	08:25 AM Mar 15, 2021 by Brodie Allen
	Jayco Journey Outback (Preview) Hello- I have on order a Jayco Journey Outback 19ft. I have a 2016 Triton duel cab to tow as this will probably be my last van I was wondering what extras I should look at. I have added extended draw bar and Reversing Camera,Bike rack, I will be doing eventually the big lap with a mix of free and paid campin...	DC	9	3466	05:36 PM Mar 14, 2021 by yobarr
	Product recall - Suburban water heaters (Preview) https://www.rvpartsexpress.com.au/product-recalls	PDLuobikis	1	674	02:17 PM Mar 14, 2021 by Possum3
	Interstate transport (Preview) Gday, Can anyone recommend a company to move a Lotus Trooper Caravan from Murray Bridge in SA to Geraldton or Perth in WA. Cheers	Hairyone	2	654	09:31 AM Mar 14, 2021 by Hairyone
	New Free Camps (Preview) With the increase in caravaners on the road,shires should be opening new spots.Good news for the Mitta Mitta valley they going to open two new free camps. Talking to a local farmer in the area, and he said he received a notice about opening a new free camp on a reserve abutting his property and if he had an...	Plain Truth	7	1065	06:45 PM Mar 13, 2021 by Plain Truth
	Wheel balancing beads. (Preview) I came across these two words....Balancing beads. Now having no ideas as to what balancing beads are, so I googled it for further information. Just google "balancing beads" and you will have a wealth of information at your fingertips. Ah!!! the benefit of the internet. But I will have a chat with my...	JayDee	5	712	06:38 PM Mar 13, 2021 by Chris61
	WIFI when travelling (Preview) Hi Guys We are new to the travelling bug and need advice on staying connected to the internet whilst travelling Have been advised to purchase a - WIFI SIM CARD MODEM (we already have the sim card ) any advice appreciated Thanks Russ	RussandSandy	22	3695	10:46 AM Mar 13, 2021 by gdayjr
	insurance on a new motorhome (Preview) Good afternoon. I am still doing the reasearch on the new Mobile home. I am leaning towards a new Jayco motorhome at this stage, and i am trying to guestimate the potential future on road costs. What are the best options that you guys are using for a comprehensive insurance policy? I have the rego, and on...	gdayjr	11	1757	10:43 AM Mar 13, 2021 by gdayjr
	Traveling WA coast in a Two Wheel Drive Motorhome (Preview) Has anyone traveled WA recently and stayed at the any of the Nigaloo beach camps in a 7Mt two wheel drive Motorhome. Trying to find out the practicality and availability of sites. Travel dates are May through August. 2021	AusQld	2	450	10:13 AM Mar 13, 2021 by AusQld
	The ethics of timber framed caravans ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) Only a few days ago there was a discussion here on wood rot in a caravans & Montie stated that most caravans built here have timber frames, mainly Meranti. This timber for decades has been used for house construction, furniture manufacture & yes, I've used it without thought of where it come...	Warren-Pat_01	64	3937	10:49 PM Mar 12, 2021 by montie
	Encountering snakes ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Gday... It has been raised on the forum many times previously, but it is always good to have it reinforced - especially at this time of year as reptiles are becoming move active after the winter. When encountering a snake, the instinct to run away may come into conflict with best practice. Sudden movem...	rockylizard	48	4368	04:57 PM Mar 12, 2021 by oldbloke
	Tailgate tent (Preview) Any advice on the best one for Toyota Hiace 1993	Ldogg	7	1378	03:16 PM Mar 12, 2021 by gdayjr
	Transporting caravans interstate (Preview) G'day, Can anyone recommend a company to transport a caravan from Murray Bridge in SA to Geraldton in WA? Cheers	Hairyone	0	338	02:56 PM Mar 12, 2021 by Hairyone
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