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Leshill · Leshill

I hope to visit the Flinders Ranges in late August and would like to know if I could tow a van through Brachina Gorge from East to West ..out to the Leigh Creek road . I have a 4x4 and van has reasonable clearance. I was there 6 years ago with a camper trailer and rain caused a mass evacuation of all campers.Th...

wozza + Smurfette · wozza + Smurfette

Hi All, First time planning a longer trip due to the covid caused us to cancel other holiday plans as well as cancelling daughter wedding so we have time off work confirmed , around christmas period and we know it will be a bit warm. We have decided to do a trip to Ayrs Rock and leaving from Ippy and heading...

Starbuck001 · Starbuck001

We will be in Cairns next month and will spend 3 days at a city hotel that has limited parking. We are travelling around Queensland in a Camper Trailer (5.6m long, 2 m wide, 2 m high). Does anyone know of a good place to store our camper while we stay at the hotel? Cheers

Full Van · Full Van

Hello! I'm not sure if I'm posting in the right spot, so sorry if this is wrong. I'm just wondering if anyone can recommend a canvas repair place on or near the Gold Coast. We have a Jayco Expanda and there are some tears in the canvas around the bed end. Any recommendations would be most appreciated. T...

Tony Bev · Tony Bev

Something to see, for those who like a bit of history A historic Locomotive, built in Ballarat VIC, and used in the South West of WA I was unaware of this locomotive, and I only live about 50 Ks from it, so I am putting it out there for others, who may not know about it Pic of refurbished Locomotive below Link...

Possum3 · Possum3

Possum3 · Possum3

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2PCS-Suburban-Hot-Water-Heater-Service-Anode-Rod-For-Caravan

redrain · redrain

any recommendations for a cb radio thanks paul

pghollis · pghollis

Hi guys, our first post here! We are awaiting the completion of our new Franklin Razor van (due in a few weeks), and we need some advice/recommendations on the wiring of the car (Mazda BT50). We already have the Mazda standard tow kit and electric breaks fitted. The auto electrician that the van deale...

cjt55 · cjt55

Imagining Esperance, Coolgardie, Perth, Albany back to Esperance as a "circle", I wish to tour inland within this circle from September this year. I have done the coast road as part of the big lap a couple of years ago and also visited Wave Rock as a day trip during the big lap so have seen that area. So any...

Mobi Condo · Mobi Condo

Our old faithful Coolmatic HDC 190 12 V compressor fridge failed after 15v year of almost continuous use and 130,000k of some of Australia's roughest roads. Lots of searching showed there was NO hope of replacement for physical size without major cabinet changes, so a friend recommended me to ATLAN...

Tony Bev · Tony Bev

Usual disclaimer, I have no association, with anyone selling anything, except from being a customer, who walks in from the street I would like to recommend JayCar, an Australian wide retailer of electric stuff, (for me, always 12 volt direct current electrical stuff, for my vehicles) Three times i...

Cuppa · Cuppa

This is a question asked on the forum annually. Mostly the excellent Triple-J boat tour down the Ord River is the most highly recommended & for good reason. We didn't do the Triple J tour as we were lucky enough to befriend a couple with their own comfy boat who took us down the Ord. It is a spectacula...

tonyob · tonyob

We start our big lap next year and will be attending the Wintermoon festival north of Mackay in May. Instead of heading south as we've done before, we plan to continue up north for an NQ winter. Our preference is to not plan ahead and literally flip a coin to decide which way to go if we are undecided... We...

miroku12g · miroku12g

Hi all, Just like to ask all you learned travelers with some better knowledge on travel months, so there are three of us all retired each with our own vans, we are trying to make arrangements to start a trip over to W.A. So, whats the best time weather wise to leave Sunshine Coast, make our way to Mt Isa &...

Tony Bev · Tony Bev

Once again I recommend Nambung Musical Festival Situated about 30 odd kilometres inland from Cevantes WA, (about 13 kilometres of gravel road), approximately 250 kilometres north of Perth This has been held in October for the previous three years Price this year was $100 per person, for 4 days of ca...

Full Van · Full Van

Hi everyone, I'm just planning our family trip up through Qld. We're hoping to head out north-west from the Gold Coast and see some sights through the outback as we head to Townsville. Our first stop is Roma. We've gone through Roma before out to Charleville and up through to Barcaldine. This time I...

Naffa · Naffa

Can anyone recommend a reliable auto electrician experienced with motorhomes in the Brisbane area please.

Stephen4160 · Stephen4160

Hi Folk, My wife and I went to the recent Brisbane caravan show with the aim to look at caravans in the 20 ft category. We were impressed with the Nextgen Blackline van, it had what appeared to be good quality finishes and inclusions. We are hoping that some Nextgen caravan owners may be able to tell us wha...

AlPal · AlPal

In the past I have never been able to find a person who is able to provide a quality service in repairing existing items such as damaged awnings, shades, annexes,etc. unless one attends a major caravan manufacturer or agent whose prices can sometimes be quite expensive. Well recently I was recomme...

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	Can I tow a caravan through Brachina Gorge (Preview) I hope to visit the Flinders Ranges in late August and would like to know if I could tow a van through Brachina Gorge from East to West ..out to the Leigh Creek road . I have a 4x4 and van has reasonable clearance. I was there 6 years ago with a camper trailer and rain caused a mass evacuation of all campers.Th...	Leshill	7	1881	07:57 AM Sep 18, 2020 by dogbox
	Trip recomendations routes (Preview) Hi All, First time planning a longer trip due to the covid caused us to cancel other holiday plans as well as cancelling daughter wedding so we have time off work confirmed , around christmas period and we know it will be a bit warm. We have decided to do a trip to Ayrs Rock and leaving from Ippy and heading...	wozza + Smurfette	1	1306	09:41 AM Sep 3, 2020 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Where to store our camper trailer in Cairns for just a few days (Preview) We will be in Cairns next month and will spend 3 days at a city hotel that has limited parking. We are travelling around Queensland in a Camper Trailer (5.6m long, 2 m wide, 2 m high). Does anyone know of a good place to store our camper while we stay at the hotel? Cheers	Starbuck001	0	1090	08:18 PM Aug 24, 2020 by Starbuck001
	Any recommendations for canvas repair? (Preview) Hello! I'm not sure if I'm posting in the right spot, so sorry if this is wrong. I'm just wondering if anyone can recommend a canvas repair place on or near the Gold Coast. We have a Jayco Expanda and there are some tears in the canvas around the bed end. Any recommendations would be most appreciated. T...	Full Van	7	1895	09:46 AM Aug 19, 2020 by Erilala
	Historic Locomotive (Preview) Something to see, for those who like a bit of history A historic Locomotive, built in Ballarat VIC, and used in the South West of WA I was unaware of this locomotive, and I only live about 50 Ks from it, so I am putting it out there for others, who may not know about it Pic of refurbished Locomotive below Link...	Tony Bev	1	1303	08:15 AM Aug 13, 2020 by Possum3
	Next travel destination. (Preview)	Possum3	2	1317	10:27 PM Aug 12, 2020 by Gaylehere
	Suburban Anodes (Preview) https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2PCS-Suburban-Hot-Water-Heater-Service-Anode-Rod-For-Caravan	Possum3	1	1331	02:44 PM Aug 6, 2020 by Peter_n_Margaret
	cb radio (Preview) any recommendations for a cb radio thanks paul	redrain	6	2090	09:44 PM Aug 2, 2020 by Mobi Condo
	Wiring car for new van (Preview) Hi guys, our first post here! We are awaiting the completion of our new Franklin Razor van (due in a few weeks), and we need some advice/recommendations on the wiring of the car (Mazda BT50). We already have the Mazda standard tow kit and electric breaks fitted. The auto electrician that the van deale...	pghollis	2	1415	07:54 PM Jul 13, 2020 by mike g g
	What to see and do in the bottom corner of WA? (Preview) Imagining Esperance, Coolgardie, Perth, Albany back to Esperance as a "circle", I wish to tour inland within this circle from September this year. I have done the coast road as part of the big lap a couple of years ago and also visited Wave Rock as a day trip during the big lap so have seen that area. So any...	cjt55	9	1137	11:19 AM Jul 4, 2020 by Aus-Kiwi
	Fridge Repairs Adelaide (Preview) Our old faithful Coolmatic HDC 190 12 V compressor fridge failed after 15v year of almost continuous use and 130,000k of some of Australia's roughest roads. Lots of searching showed there was NO hope of replacement for physical size without major cabinet changes, so a friend recommended me to ATLAN...	Mobi Condo	0	1143	08:15 PM Jun 3, 2020 by Mobi Condo
	JayCar (Preview) Usual disclaimer, I have no association, with anyone selling anything, except from being a customer, who walks in from the street I would like to recommend JayCar, an Australian wide retailer of electric stuff, (for me, always 12 volt direct current electrical stuff, for my vehicles) Three times i...	Tony Bev	4	1839	04:43 PM May 22, 2020 by Whenarewethere
	What to do in Kununurra (Preview) This is a question asked on the forum annually. Mostly the excellent Triple-J boat tour down the Ord River is the most highly recommended & for good reason. We didn't do the Triple J tour as we were lucky enough to befriend a couple with their own comfy boat who took us down the Ord. It is a spectacula...	Cuppa	0	1647	10:45 AM Jan 12, 2020 by Cuppa
	North Queensland for winter - those who've not booked ahead, would you do it again without booking ahead (Preview) We start our big lap next year and will be attending the Wintermoon festival north of Mackay in May. Instead of heading south as we've done before, we plan to continue up north for an NQ winter. Our preference is to not plan ahead and literally flip a coin to decide which way to go if we are undecided... We...	tonyob	5	1857	11:13 AM Nov 30, 2019 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Best Time to Travel (Preview) Hi all, Just like to ask all you learned travelers with some better knowledge on travel months, so there are three of us all retired each with our own vans, we are trying to make arrangements to start a trip over to W.A. So, whats the best time weather wise to leave Sunshine Coast, make our way to Mt Isa &...	miroku12g	7	1925	07:10 AM Nov 28, 2019 by miroku12g
	Nambung Music Festival Western Australia (Preview) Once again I recommend Nambung Musical Festival Situated about 30 odd kilometres inland from Cevantes WA, (about 13 kilometres of gravel road), approximately 250 kilometres north of Perth This has been held in October for the previous three years Price this year was $100 per person, for 4 days of ca...	Tony Bev	0	1408	07:52 PM Nov 4, 2019 by Tony Bev
	Advice for trip through Qld please (Preview) Hi everyone, I'm just planning our family trip up through Qld. We're hoping to head out north-west from the Gold Coast and see some sights through the outback as we head to Townsville. Our first stop is Roma. We've gone through Roma before out to Charleville and up through to Barcaldine. This time I...	Full Van	2	1693	05:18 PM Sep 23, 2019 by Full Van
	RV Auto Electrician in the Brisbane area? (Preview) Can anyone recommend a reliable auto electrician experienced with motorhomes in the Brisbane area please.	Naffa	2	1300	07:28 PM Aug 30, 2019 by Naffa
	Nextgen Caravan advice (Preview) Hi Folk, My wife and I went to the recent Brisbane caravan show with the aim to look at caravans in the 20 ft category. We were impressed with the Nextgen Blackline van, it had what appeared to be good quality finishes and inclusions. We are hoping that some Nextgen caravan owners may be able to tell us wha...	Stephen4160	2	3851	12:02 PM Aug 21, 2019 by Wombat40
	Caravan and Camper Canvas Design & Repairs (Preview) In the past I have never been able to find a person who is able to provide a quality service in repairing existing items such as damaged awnings, shades, annexes,etc. unless one attends a major caravan manufacturer or agent whose prices can sometimes be quite expensive. Well recently I was recomme...	AlPal	0	1723	05:23 PM Jul 2, 2019 by AlPal
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