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4Bambi · 4Bambi

Hello to everyone. I have just purchased a brand new VWT5 Transporter Van SWB and now I would like to have it converted to a campervan, where to start,.... several numbers that I have contacted only convert their own vehicles. I would just like a simple safe conversion that passes all regulations. A s...

Koala · Koala

Hi, has anyone had any troubles with their Retreat caravans leaking in rain, or any other problems worth knowing about ?

Ondabeach · Ondabeach

Hi all, I'm Steve and my wife is Sherri. We've just bought a 1992 Mazda T3500 to convert to our mobile home away from home. I've never driven anything as big as this before, but I jumped into the deep end right off the bat as we live on the Sunshine Coast in QLD and the bus was in Perth!!! Sherri had to work so I d...

Nomes · Nomes

Nice to meet you finally, I have been reading your posts while awaiting my permission to log in and look forward to meeting you on the road. I have been searching for months for a van I finally bought one on Saturday, lucky me, the owners have been posted overseas for 5 years and have kindly left everythi...

Hello from new member · sir alvisar

Hi everyone Have been a forum member for 18 months ,had the van for same time Avon & myself are in our late 40s, kids off our hands (sort of as eldest daughter looks after the house while we are away) and travel with our small dog , We can work as long as we have access to internet , sold the farm (vin...

ginakeith · ginakeith

hi we are new to thi site where do we interdruce our selves please

Gypsy lady · Gypsy lady

Hello ,My name marie, and have just joined , We live in Q.L.D Brisbane, and this is our first long trip away we left in Fab, and need to be home late April for a few months, then it off again,My Hubby was not very keen on free camping ,but to shut me up he agreed to try one or two, well he is now hooked, just l...

new member · Cagy

Hi all,intoducing Ann & Ken, new members. Have been caravanning for 3 years, now planning a 3 month trip up the west coast to Darwin, down back through the centre to Bunbury Would welcome any useful suggestions, tips. At this stage planning to take of mid june.

Griddy · Griddy

I know this may sound silly, but I can't find the replies to old posts. please explain in detail as I am new to this.

Griddy · Griddy

First post for me. I need any feedback on these eco instant hot water systems that anyone can provide. e.g. are they efficient enough for hot water at sink only. not for shower.

Gaz n Shell · Gaz n Shell

We drive an 80 series cruiser and an Oztent and like bush camping

WobblyNut · WobblyNut

G'day. John is the name, i have had a van for awhile but only done short hauls. I am getting ready to do longer runs, so I am ready to learn and contribute. See you out & about . Being an x sailor I prefer Jack. Jack.

Sailortoo · Sailortoo

Been members for a while - just reading - and thought it's about time we posted as newbies. Our only experience is a six month MH trip around the UK and Europe last year (bought Le Van on a buyback basis). The whole exercise has reinforced our decision to abandon ship (been keen cruising yachties for many...

escape-artist · escape-artist

Hi, I have been reading this site for some time and feel now is the time to ask some serious questions before taking the step. I am posting a Q. in Solo Travellers. Thanks

Paul Austin · Paul Austin

Hi All....new member here......I have a reasonably steep downhill driveway and want to buy a braked winch (know where to get that) but would like to be able to attach it to a towball adaptor plate much the same as the one marked on the attached image....anyone seen these before and know where to get one?...

Wits · Wits

Hi Everyone, We're considering buying a Gold Star caravan Based in SA. But cannot find many testimonials. The actual van is reputedly made in China and is shipped over in container - not flat packed - and then wheels are fitted to the chassis in Australia. Also all the appliances etc such as A/con,w/m...

Mario · Mario

Hello everyone, I am a first time poster and would like your advice/input on Thermal cookers, I have an Eco Pot which I have used only once and was quite dissapointed with the result, I followed the recipe from the supplied book to a tee and found it most unsatisfactory, I have looked at the Thermos Shut...

Michelle · Michelle

Hi there I would if you all,could give me a very rough cost on travelling around Australia in our van which is 17 foot towed with a x trail.

goldenyears · goldenyears

Hi planning a trip around oz but not sure which route to take sticking to the bitumen have small hiace van thought about travelling to broome first then cut across to ulura then up to cairns any info would help travelling july aug

Myrlin · Myrlin

Hi EveryoneMy wife and I are both recently retired. We are beginners with caravanning but look forward to learning the ropes and acquiring a rig. We want to travel the country from east to west and north to south with our little French Bulldog Louis.Looking forward to many discussions.Cheers :thu...

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	Campervan conversions. (Preview) Hello to everyone. I have just purchased a brand new VWT5 Transporter Van SWB and now I would like to have it converted to a campervan, where to start,.... several numbers that I have contacted only convert their own vehicles. I would just like a simple safe conversion that passes all regulations. A s...	4Bambi	0	640	02:21 PM Apr 28, 2015 by 4Bambi
	Retreat caravans (Preview) Hi, has anyone had any troubles with their Retreat caravans leaking in rain, or any other problems worth knowing about ?	Koala	2	950	02:04 PM Apr 27, 2015 by Koala
	Coupla new oldies :) (Preview) Hi all, I'm Steve and my wife is Sherri. We've just bought a 1992 Mazda T3500 to convert to our mobile home away from home. I've never driven anything as big as this before, but I jumped into the deep end right off the bat as we live on the Sunshine Coast in QLD and the bus was in Perth!!! Sherri had to work so I d...	Ondabeach	9	644	03:16 PM Apr 23, 2015 by the rocket
	Greetings! (Preview) Nice to meet you finally, I have been reading your posts while awaiting my permission to log in and look forward to meeting you on the road. I have been searching for months for a van I finally bought one on Saturday, lucky me, the owners have been posted overseas for 5 years and have kindly left everythi...	Nomes	6	634	08:52 PM Apr 22, 2015 by Nomes
	Hello from new member (Preview) Hi everyone Have been a forum member for 18 months ,had the van for same time Avon & myself are in our late 40s, kids off our hands (sort of as eldest daughter looks after the house while we are away) and travel with our small dog , We can work as long as we have access to internet , sold the farm (vin...	sir alvisar	4	546	08:26 PM Apr 22, 2015 by Bruce and Bev
	new here (Preview) hi we are new to thi site where do we interdruce our selves please	ginakeith	7	797	08:25 PM Apr 22, 2015 by Bruce and Bev
	Hello all my fellow happy campers,I have just joined this great Forum, As Gypsy Lady thank you for the welcome (Preview) Hello ,My name marie, and have just joined , We live in Q.L.D Brisbane, and this is our first long trip away we left in Fab, and need to be home late April for a few months, then it off again,My Hubby was not very keen on free camping ,but to shut me up he agreed to try one or two, well he is now hooked, just l...	Gypsy lady	4	615	07:30 AM Apr 21, 2015 by Gypsy lady
	new member (Preview) Hi all,intoducing Ann & Ken, new members. Have been caravanning for 3 years, now planning a 3 month trip up the west coast to Darwin, down back through the centre to Bunbury Would welcome any useful suggestions, tips. At this stage planning to take of mid june.	Cagy	6	670	08:37 AM Apr 20, 2015 by Irene Griffith
	old posts (Preview) I know this may sound silly, but I can't find the replies to old posts. please explain in detail as I am new to this.	Griddy	3	728	05:34 PM Apr 16, 2015 by KFT
	eco instant hot water (Preview) First post for me. I need any feedback on these eco instant hot water systems that anyone can provide. e.g. are they efficient enough for hot water at sink only. not for shower.	Griddy	3	574	08:38 AM Apr 16, 2015 by Dougwe
	G'day to all you grey nomads out there, we've just joined up (Preview) We drive an 80 series cruiser and an Oztent and like bush camping	Gaz n Shell	4	463	08:03 PM Apr 14, 2015 by Gaz n Shell
	Newbie. (Preview) G'day. John is the name, i have had a van for awhile but only done short hauls. I am getting ready to do longer runs, so I am ready to learn and contribute. See you out & about . Being an x sailor I prefer Jack. Jack.	WobblyNut	5	704	09:18 AM Apr 10, 2015 by aussietraveller
	Hi All! (Preview) Been members for a while - just reading - and thought it's about time we posted as newbies. Our only experience is a six month MH trip around the UK and Europe last year (bought Le Van on a buyback basis). The whole exercise has reinforced our decision to abandon ship (been keen cruising yachties for many...	Sailortoo	8	671	03:54 PM Apr 8, 2015 by Blues Man
	New here (Preview) Hi, I have been reading this site for some time and feel now is the time to ask some serious questions before taking the step. I am posting a Q. in Solo Travellers. Thanks	escape-artist	3	577	09:30 AM Apr 8, 2015 by aussietraveller
	Lowering a camper van down a steep driveway (Preview) Hi All....new member here......I have a reasonably steep downhill driveway and want to buy a braked winch (know where to get that) but would like to be able to attach it to a towball adaptor plate much the same as the one marked on the attached image....anyone seen these before and know where to get one?...	Paul Austin	3	688	09:25 AM Apr 8, 2015 by aussietraveller
	Does anyone know anything about 'Gold Star' caravans? (Preview) Hi Everyone, We're considering buying a Gold Star caravan Based in SA. But cannot find many testimonials. The actual van is reputedly made in China and is shipped over in container - not flat packed - and then wheels are fitted to the chassis in Australia. Also all the appliances etc such as A/con,w/m...	Wits	7	5129	07:16 PM Apr 6, 2015 by Wits
	Thermal Cookers (Preview) Hello everyone, I am a first time poster and would like your advice/input on Thermal cookers, I have an Eco Pot which I have used only once and was quite dissapointed with the result, I followed the recipe from the supplied book to a tee and found it most unsatisfactory, I have looked at the Thermos Shut...	Mario	8	1115	12:40 PM Apr 2, 2015 by Dougwe
	advice needed please (Preview) Hi there I would if you all,could give me a very rough cost on travelling around Australia in our van which is 17 foot towed with a x trail.	Michelle	7	1008	11:06 AM Apr 1, 2015 by Lawson
	trip around oz (Preview) Hi planning a trip around oz but not sure which route to take sticking to the bitumen have small hiace van thought about travelling to broome first then cut across to ulura then up to cairns any info would help travelling july aug	goldenyears	12	1231	02:36 PM Mar 29, 2015 by goldenyears
	Hello Fellow Nomads (Preview) Hi EveryoneMy wife and I are both recently retired. We are beginners with caravanning but look forward to learning the ropes and acquiring a rig. We want to travel the country from east to west and north to south with our little French Bulldog Louis.Looking forward to many discussions.Cheers :thu...	Myrlin	8	754	10:16 AM Mar 29, 2015 by Myrlin
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