|
1961 Zestline Carapark
(Preview)
Hi everybody, I have recently begun work on the renovation of my 1961 Zestline Carapark. It was made and purchased in Newcastle in 1961, then taken back to Chesshunt (near Wangaratta), packed up and made ready for the move to Queensland. My grandmother was told that she may prolong her life by possi...
|
Zestline Jon
|
4
|
3208
|
|
|
|
|
New Toy
(Preview)
G'day all Here are a few photos of our new toy Cheers John
|
Cruising Cruze
|
16
|
5575
|
|
|
|
|
Tow Hitch
(Preview)
Hi all, wanting to upgrade my hitch to something better. Choicer are ARK hitch $250 or Mac Hitch $400 (approx) any suggestions? -- Edited by Sharlynn on Sunday 25th of June 2017 10:49:31 AM
|
Sharlynn
|
9
|
4546
|
|
|
|
|
Introducing- Matildatraveller's "BEAUTY & THE BEAST"
(Preview)
Helloooooo everyone, At last I can present my new "RIG." This has been a long time coming and I conducted some serious research before making my decision. I experienced a few days with the Brisbane 4X4 training course learning how my vehicle handles both in high & low range situations. Althou...
|
matildatraveller
|
5
|
6400
|
|
|
|
|
Updated the Jayco Freedom
(Preview)
Finally finished updating the new 2nd hand caravan thought I would share.Taken it on a trip from Coffs via Mungo Brush at Myall Lakes, through the coast to Melbourne and back up through Freeway. Worked really well, despite all the rain we have had. This is as it was. Part one:http://retired2006.blo...
|
Kasalia
|
11
|
3819
|
|
|
|
|
The interior of my old THOMSON -T- GLENEAGLE
(Preview)
By popular demand, here are a few pictures of the inside of the old Classic Caravan, Which I rebuilt around 7 years ago, It's called a Thomson -T- Line Gleneagle, and believed to be the only one of it's make here in Aussie, being built in Scotland in 1970 and came to Aussie sometime in the early 80's K.J. -...
|
kiwijims
|
19
|
4510
|
|
|
|
|
Our new setup
(Preview)
new BT50 and Atlantic New Generation now acquired, being setup for long term touring both blacktop and offroad.
|
Goldman
|
7
|
3770
|
|
|
|
|
Cart before the horse?
(Preview)
We've bought the toad before the bus signed up today for a Suzuki Grand Vitara. No pics, it's still on the dock, we get it on the 8th. Too late to ask you all if you have one and if you like it 
|
Fine Elsewhere
|
11
|
3040
|
|
|
|
|
Pajero Sport/Retreat Fraser Semi Off Road
(Preview)
On a trip the van normally weighs between 2600kg and 2700kg loaded with a 260kg ball weight (tanks empty). I use a WDH with rear air bags in the coils to stiffen the suspension, the Sports handles the weight pretty well especially with the 8 speed transmision but is a bit thirsty and has a small fuel tank w...
|
The Belmont Bear
|
8
|
2724
|
|
|
|
|
Here is my rig, or more accurately, what will be my rig
(Preview)
This is my first post having only just joined the forum. My rig started its life as a Denning Landseer and spent a good portion of its life as a Greyhound express coach. I bought itdirect from Greyhound and started the process of conversion by raising the roof by 400mm, relocating the entry door, putti...
|
Mrbolly
|
19
|
5199
|
|
|
|
|
Settled in Bunbury for long term.
(Preview)
Hi We have settled in Bunbury, WA for long term as I found myself a job at Coles. During our time here will be exploring the south west region of Western Australia. We had put a wooden floor in so we it rains, it wont get wet.
|
leestevo
|
3
|
2342
|
|
|
|
|
Jayco Conquest FDA 25-1
(Preview)
Picked up our new truck from Melbourne last week and headed home to Sunshine Coast to enjoy many more road trips
|
Gwian
|
4
|
2160
|
|
|
|
|
Lotus Trooper
(Preview)
We selected this Lotus Trooper 22' to best meet our off road and free camping requirements, it has a fully loaded Aggr of 3485 To get there and stay we have an extra 300 lt of diesel and 400 lt of water tanks in the back of the Ram 2500 Laramie 6.7L 4 X 4 Aggr 4490 empty The 6 speed auto pulls away at idle and ge...
|
Dundiggin
|
10
|
3386
|
|
|
|
|
Just picked up our new used van
(Preview)
We all know that story, driven by one old lady and only on Sundays... Sometimes it is true, my wife and I just purchased a used Compass Park Avenue 14ft Poptop van and yes, 1 owner, purchased new in 2005 and never put on the road in anger. Only ever used, parked up under cover for her grandchildren to stay in...
|
The Dogs House
|
8
|
3231
|
|
|
|
|
Towing Experiences with Subaru Outback MY 14 2.5i petrol engine
(Preview)
To date we have only undertaken some short trips from Brisbane to the Sunshine Coast with our 2014 Subaru Outback Premium towing an Avan Robina poptop caravan which has Tare Mass of 1180 kg and ATM of 1480kg. The Subaru has a towing capacity of 1,500kg and for this relatively short trip the car/van com...
|
Broncosgb
|
1
|
1516
|
|
|
|
|
FOSSICKERS
(Preview)
Another 6-10 months away, then off in a Coaster 4X4. I'll be wanting to catch up with other fossickers, river or detecting. Stay in touch. Chellbells.
|
Chellbells
|
2
|
2160
|
|
|
|
|
My new rig
(Preview)
After traveling in tents, sleeping in the series 2 Land Rover, and a small franklin. I lashed out and purchased some luxury. I got it second hand as it had been used as Paramounts entry into the caravan of the year and is pretty much one with the lot. It didn't tick all of my boxes but I was prepared to compro...
|
Drifters
|
4
|
3062
|
|
|
|
|
Avan Ray
(Preview)
Hi. Don't know if this is the best place to post this but here goes. I have had a Ray 14 for many years and love it. I have just completed renos to go off grid for (I think) as long as we want. Are there any other Avan Ray owners out there that want to swap ideas on improvements or additions you have made ? Look for...
|
Colin Penrose
|
3
|
2375
|
|
|
|
|
Facelift
(Preview)
ive given our Motorhome a facelift with some art work. We think it looks great whatdoyareckom? jim
|
Jimbo48
|
15
|
3623
|
|
|
|
|
What tug to buy...
(Preview)
Am intending to set myself up ready to get out and about. However, I need a tug to start with... What do people generally look for... Manual or Auto?? Budget of 30K so looking at 2013-14 Colorado, Triton, Navara. Looking at 21ft van to pull with it.. Recommendations from the experienced would help grea...
|
Stinga68
|
16
|
3390
|
|
|
