Recently Active Topics

Hi I'm new to this forum. If you could advise me I'd appreciate it. I've bought a caravan and I need to get a generator. I was thinking diesel would be best then I don't have to carry petrol. (Except 2 stroke for my chainsaw) I want it to be quiet of course. Could anyone advise the best one to get please. I kno...

Heading from Coffs Harbour to Qld via Goondiwindi. 20 foot van, 3lt Nissan. What's the best route over the range? A. Coffs, Dorigo, Armidale B. Coffs, Grafton, Glenn Innes C. Coffs, Casino, Tenterfield Thanks PS. Unfortunately it's not me travelling but an old mate who asked for advice. Told him I wo...

https://www.9news.com.au/national/caravan-wa-halls-creek-tourist-fighting-for-life/4e1a8440-21a0-4ca3-af85-6df1f4a64ee8

I just joined "Pick This Place" Forum recently and it occurred to me maybe we should start another guessing game and call it "Who is This". We could post photos of famous people and you have to guess who they are. If we can get enough starters I will e-mail the Webmaster with a req...

None of us have been everywhere in Australia but if all us grey nomads combined our photo's the result would probably cover most of it. This is the spot to try and stump each other as to where a particular scenic photo has been taken. Please include something in the photos submitted that will be an obviou...

Apprecaite comments, a mate has one, with no issues, the only thing I am wary of is the towball lock visibility, to me its a simple clip, compared to a raised handle and visible pin in the unlocked position with the Alko, ie possible to drive off with to towball coupling not seated properly. Have seen a di...

1. Stand up halfway through the movie and yell loudly, "Wait! Where is Harry Potter?" 2. Block the entrance to the theatre while screaming, "YOU.....SHALL....NOT..... PASS!" 3. Ask everyone around you if they think Gandalf went to Hogwarts. 4. Finish off every one of Elrond's lines with "Mis...

I have just traversed the Melba Hwy from Yea to Yarra Glen.I played the new game of count the potholes. I counted 17 with four of them on the apex of corners. After consulting the rules of the game I found that, if I could miss all seventeen, that entitled me to throw darts at a picture of our Premier. Even th...

If you've ever worked for a boss who reacts before getting the facts andthinking things through, you will love this!Arcelor-Mittal Steel, feeling it was time for a shakeup, hired a new CEO.The new boss was determined to rid the company of all slackers.On a tour of the facilities, the CEO noticed a guy...

I bought a 12 volt cigarette socket lead (plugs into the Starlink dish) off the eeeeBy mob . So it will power your Starlink Mini if you get two 12 volt batteries hooked up to make 24 volts .

Our van has leaked water from the day we picked it up(new). No one can seem to find how the water gets in. We had cupboards that rotted in the corners but were replaced under warranty,but it still leaks when it rains hard such as in a storm. Its now out of warranty but its still leaks more than ever before bu...

Hi I am looking at buying a caravan with a 1500kg atm and 130kg ball weight. My partner does not want drive a Ute, BT50, Ranger etc. does anyone have any recommendations for a SUV type vehicle. I have bee on considering a CX5 or CX9 but thought the tow weight might be a bit close to there limits. What leewa...

Friends I would appreciate your advice to which is the best and worst GPS tracker to buy. I have been looking a WITI Anti-Theft system Kind Regards

Hey everyone, Newbie here! Been lurking for a bit and loving all the insights shared in this community about mobile plans. It's really helped me get a better grasp of what's out there beyond the big players. I've been on the hunt for a new plan lately, something that offers a good balance of data without...

Can't seem to make the search button work and I'm sure this question has been asked before. Anybody using these on there tow cars and do you really think they work or are they just more snake oil? Towing a 16ft outback hard top van with a 2024 Pajero Sport and its dismal to be polite. -- Edited by jade007 on...

hello all our old fridge died and I would like advice on a replacement. what are the pros and cons of compressor v 3way it appears that whatever I get modifications are going to be needed Thanks Peter

Hello to the mechanics on this site, What is the minimal thickness of brake pads on a car (D-Max dual cab)? I had the dealership watching them for a while & had it serviced twice by an independent mechanic who said "I had no worries". I took a wheel off last night & found one side was down to 2mm each...

Since a generator is connected to the house battery and the battery is normally situated between generator and loads (items using the power) why can't a much cheaper standard generator be used instead of the much more PSW (inverter) genny be used? I would think that the battery provides the power an...

Hi, I am totally new to the RV scene. I am looking to spend the New Zealand winters up in the warmer weather in Australia For the next few years (Will probably be 50:50 camp site free camping) Im about to order our first MH. Haven't totally decided on which one as yet. Considering the NZ Trail lite 758 X land...

Some 10 years ago I installed an SOG toilet ventilator onto the Thetford cassette standard in the van. It took about an hour, and was a bit expensive I thought but in retrspect it was one of the best additions I have made. There is NO odour ever and runs near silently while the loo is in use and draws about...