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Andrea · Andrea

On our way from Murray Bridge to Mt Barker during Adelaide's recent turbulent winds our awning - which had been securely fastened at all points -was ripped from the side of the van. Fortunately no vehicle was behing us at the time - that 6 m roller could have been lethal! We didn't want to take the van to th...

Boothy · Boothy

Looking to stay in Lakes Entrance for 2 nights in April (not Easter). Want somewhere that is walking distance to shops,dining etc. Had a look on the net and there are so many different options, just wondering if we could get some feedback on the best place to stay. Just the two of us. thanks in advance...

Kathmd · Kathmd

Could anyone recommend where to have a mattress made to measure for the van, or is anyone selling. Looking for a good supportive innerspring single/s. We are from Mackay however Brisbane, Rockhampton, Townsville ok. Thank you

the rocket · the rocket

dump point - good iga - good petrol - good takeaways - good nice place to stay -- Edited by the rocket on Wednesday 22nd of January 2014 12:37:25 PM

Motorhomer13 · Motorhomer13

Recently I had occasion to require that I repair a leaking window in the motorhome. I had tried the usual silicon, but it still leaked. Its probably because of the movement when travelling down the highway. So i did a search on Google and came up with a product called,,, Capt. Tolleys Creeping Crack Cur...

extreme potato · extreme potato

Can anyone help me? Has the Toyota Cruiser been discontinued? If so, when? I am considering one as a used motorhome but don't want to end up with something I can't sell later. thanks. Monica

sandsmere · sandsmere

I'll put this in here as it's not strictly a mechanical job . We had a handful of small problems with the van that have accumulated over a few months with hot water , heating , Lighting , TV aerial etc. Booked in to Trail A Van in Toowoomba expecting it to take at least a full day , and cost around the $500+ mark...

the rocket · the rocket

Been to all 3. recommend them all and the IGA and newsagent is there also. -- Edited by the rocket on Tuesday 14th of January 2014 10:43:42 AM

Landfall · Landfall

For those travelling to tasmania and wanting a good base to see the Huon Valley, Tahune Airwalk, Kettering,etc. I can highly recommend riversedgecamping.com at Lonnavale. Access is through Huonvale and there is about twenty km's of dirt road in good condition. Riversedge is as described, a farm...

oakforddavo · oakforddavo

Have recently upgraded from a camper trailer to a small caravan - jayco penguin, and need guidance regarding using solar panels. Many people spoken to in the business world give various views and being new at the game I get flustered. The van is set up with battery and a weird circular switch under b...

Jack Mac · Jack Mac

Hi All, Thought I'd posted this but apparently it didn't take. Have just returned from a quick trip to Sydney. On the way down and back I stoped at Deepwater Inn free camp ground at Deepwater, midway between Glen Innes and Tenterfield. Great free camp with free hot showers, toilets etc. Very pet frien...

Bent Axle Bob · Bent Axle Bob

Due to a mechanical failure, I was recently obliged to find accomodation while my caravan was repaired. I was directed to the Landview Motel, Kootingal. I was welcomed by Katrina and Peter ..and assured me that my maltese/****zu/ jack russel dog was welcome. I found that the service was great, no...

D and D · D and D

In Kadina for a week with no internet connection other than what we can squeeze out of the phone. Found Cafe 53 and in a word its great. Only 2 wi-fi hot spots in Kadina - MacDonalds and here so we came here only to find that it was more than just a wi-fi hotspot. Alex and Co are great, they provide great food, g...

FraLyn · FraLyn

Free parking close to Port Melbourne along The Boulevard. The free parking is along The Boulevard close to the port terminal for the "Spirit of Tasmania" ferry to Devenport. No time limits, view to the harbour and clean public toilets too. Suitable for caravans and motorhomes.

BriVee · BriVee

Plants on Sturt Giftware and CafeIf any fellow travellers are in Mount Gambier and looking for a great coffee or light lunch in a friendly interesting cafe then I would recommend my favourite place which is Plants on Sturt (Sturt St.) in Mount Gambier.This shop has a constantly changing array of gift...

yobbo2u · yobbo2u

Hi everyone. I am a 63yr old invalid pensioner who has just purchased a 16" Statesman Streamline 1988, (with a small loan), to escape the next Melbourne winter for health reasons. Although I now feel very excited about the new adventure, (I will be traveling alone for about 6 months), my total...

TraceyandKim · TraceyandKim

Dear Happy Campers We are first time free campers, what can you recommend, good safe places to stop on our way? Thank you Tracey and Kim

Pam_Chris · Pam_Chris

For anyone passing north from Pt Wakefield if you are looking for a good rest area try Dublin. Don't think there is any camping but a good spot to rest complete with dump point its accessible from three sides. -- Edited by Pam_Chris on Sunday 6th of October 2013 09:12:22 PM

GaryKelly · GaryKelly

Andrew runs Motoshop P/L and is licensed. Mob. 0412 117694. He's a great bloke, does a great job, reasonable charges and loves a chat. He's just completed a number of jobs for me, spread over a few months, including solar/battery work and a vehicle charge system, rear view camera, etc. He lives at Moor...

Beth54 · Beth54

This is a great place to stay with lots of space. $9 p/p/p/n, toilets and 20 cent coin operated showers. The Logan River runs along the edge, and has a good swimming hole, and lots of birds, wallabies, possums etc. No dogs allowed naturally. And I can recommend the steak from the butcher in Rathdowney....

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	SA: Slades Mobile Caravan Repairs in Adelaide (Preview) On our way from Murray Bridge to Mt Barker during Adelaide's recent turbulent winds our awning - which had been securely fastened at all points -was ripped from the side of the van. Fortunately no vehicle was behing us at the time - that 6 m roller could have been lethal! We didn't want to take the van to th...	Andrea	1	1860	07:04 PM Mar 3, 2014 by Mobi Condo
	Where to stay in Lakes Entrance? (Preview) Looking to stay in Lakes Entrance for 2 nights in April (not Easter). Want somewhere that is walking distance to shops,dining etc. Had a look on the net and there are so many different options, just wondering if we could get some feedback on the best place to stay. Just the two of us. thanks in advance...	Boothy	5	1027	10:00 PM Feb 18, 2014 by Dougwe
	mattress stress!! (Preview) Could anyone recommend where to have a mattress made to measure for the van, or is anyone selling. Looking for a good supportive innerspring single/s. We are from Mackay however Brisbane, Rockhampton, Townsville ok. Thank you	Kathmd	9	1722	01:15 PM Jan 27, 2014 by the rocket
	CALLIOPE (Preview) dump point - good iga - good petrol - good takeaways - good nice place to stay -- Edited by the rocket on Wednesday 22nd of January 2014 12:37:25 PM	the rocket	2	1022	01:13 PM Jan 27, 2014 by the rocket
	Repairing a leak (Preview) Recently I had occasion to require that I repair a leaking window in the motorhome. I had tried the usual silicon, but it still leaked. Its probably because of the movement when travelling down the highway. So i did a search on Google and came up with a product called,,, Capt. Tolleys Creeping Crack Cur...	Motorhomer13	2	1129	12:08 AM Jan 26, 2014 by Dunmowin
	Toyota cruiser (Preview) Can anyone help me? Has the Toyota Cruiser been discontinued? If so, when? I am considering one as a used motorhome but don't want to end up with something I can't sell later. thanks. Monica	extreme potato	9	1617	08:06 AM Jan 15, 2014 by jules47
	Trail A Van . . . Toowoomba . (Preview) I'll put this in here as it's not strictly a mechanical job . We had a handful of small problems with the van that have accumulated over a few months with hot water , heating , Lighting , TV aerial etc. Booked in to Trail A Van in Toowoomba expecting it to take at least a full day , and cost around the $500+ mark...	sandsmere	3	1492	08:49 PM Jan 14, 2014 by Donnybrook
	CALLIOPE QLD.bakery, chicken shop, pizza shop (Preview) Been to all 3. recommend them all and the IGA and newsagent is there also. -- Edited by the rocket on Tuesday 14th of January 2014 10:43:42 AM	the rocket	0	1075	10:42 AM Jan 14, 2014 by the rocket
	Southern Tasmania (Preview) For those travelling to tasmania and wanting a good base to see the Huon Valley, Tahune Airwalk, Kettering,etc. I can highly recommend riversedgecamping.com at Lonnavale. Access is through Huonvale and there is about twenty km's of dirt road in good condition. Riversedge is as described, a farm...	Landfall	2	734	01:49 PM Jan 10, 2014 by jules47
	solar panels (Preview) Have recently upgraded from a camper trailer to a small caravan - jayco penguin, and need guidance regarding using solar panels. Many people spoken to in the business world give various views and being new at the game I get flustered. The van is set up with battery and a weird circular switch under b...	oakforddavo	4	1272	07:10 PM Jan 7, 2014 by oakforddavo
	Deepwater - New England Highway (Preview) Hi All, Thought I'd posted this but apparently it didn't take. Have just returned from a quick trip to Sydney. On the way down and back I stoped at Deepwater Inn free camp ground at Deepwater, midway between Glen Innes and Tenterfield. Great free camp with free hot showers, toilets etc. Very pet frien...	Jack Mac	1	972	09:19 PM Jan 5, 2014 by Happywanderer
	Kootingal, NSW....Landview Motel. (Preview) Due to a mechanical failure, I was recently obliged to find accomodation while my caravan was repaired. I was directed to the Landview Motel, Kootingal. I was welcomed by Katrina and Peter ..and assured me that my maltese/****zu/ jack russel dog was welcome. I found that the service was great, no...	Bent Axle Bob	3	1015	01:58 PM Jan 5, 2014 by Bent Axle Bob
	Good coffee, food and wi-fi at Kadina (Preview) In Kadina for a week with no internet connection other than what we can squeeze out of the phone. Found Cafe 53 and in a word its great. Only 2 wi-fi hot spots in Kadina - MacDonalds and here so we came here only to find that it was more than just a wi-fi hotspot. Alex and Co are great, they provide great food, g...	D and D	0	1018	02:14 PM Dec 14, 2013 by D and D
	Free Parking Close to Port Melbourne (Preview) Free parking close to Port Melbourne along The Boulevard. The free parking is along The Boulevard close to the port terminal for the "Spirit of Tasmania" ferry to Devenport. No time limits, view to the harbour and clean public toilets too. Suitable for caravans and motorhomes.	FraLyn	0	1754	06:49 PM Oct 22, 2013 by FraLyn
	Great coffee shop / cafe in Mount Gambier (Preview) Plants on Sturt Giftware and CafeIf any fellow travellers are in Mount Gambier and looking for a great coffee or light lunch in a friendly interesting cafe then I would recommend my favourite place which is Plants on Sturt (Sturt St.) in Mount Gambier.This shop has a constantly changing array of gift...	BriVee	9	1294	05:51 AM Oct 21, 2013 by Bobstar52
	A brand new caravanner hopeful. (Preview) Hi everyone. I am a 63yr old invalid pensioner who has just purchased a 16" Statesman Streamline 1988, (with a small loan), to escape the next Melbourne winter for health reasons. Although I now feel very excited about the new adventure, (I will be traveling alone for about 6 months), my total...	yobbo2u	7	1585	04:39 PM Oct 18, 2013 by Ontos45
	Travelling from SA to QLD free camping first timers (Preview) Dear Happy Campers We are first time free campers, what can you recommend, good safe places to stop on our way? Thank you Tracey and Kim	TraceyandKim	9	1617	11:50 PM Oct 12, 2013 by Ali n Al
	Dublin SA (Preview) For anyone passing north from Pt Wakefield if you are looking for a good rest area try Dublin. Don't think there is any camping but a good spot to rest complete with dump point its accessible from three sides. -- Edited by Pam_Chris on Sunday 6th of October 2013 09:12:22 PM	Pam_Chris	4	1088	04:34 PM Oct 11, 2013 by rockylizard
	Mobile Auto Electrician - Forster Tuncurry to Port Macquarie (Preview) Andrew runs Motoshop P/L and is licensed. Mob. 0412 117694. He's a great bloke, does a great job, reasonable charges and loves a chat. He's just completed a number of jobs for me, spread over a few months, including solar/battery work and a vehicle charge system, rear view camera, etc. He lives at Moor...	GaryKelly	0	1330	09:45 PM Sep 27, 2013 by GaryKelly
	Bigriggin Campground, Rathdowney, Qld (Preview) This is a great place to stay with lots of space. $9 p/p/p/n, toilets and 20 cent coin operated showers. The Logan River runs along the edge, and has a good swimming hole, and lots of birds, wallabies, possums etc. No dogs allowed naturally. And I can recommend the steak from the butcher in Rathdowney....	Beth54	5	1615	10:57 PM Sep 23, 2013 by JayDee
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