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A Scotsman and his wife walked past a swanky new restaurant last night... "Did you smell that food?" she asked. "Incredible!" Being the 'Kind Hearted Scotsman', he thought, "What the heck, I'll treat her!" So they walked past it again.

I've been told that most tyre rims on vans are not balanced, is this correct. Went & checked all four rims on my new van & yep - not balanced. Should they be? Does it make any difference if they are not balanced or it's nothing to worry about?

Members of the forum - what gauge of wire do you suggest I wire a break-away switch to the van brakes? Is so-called 4mm, 15A (1.85mm2 wire size) that Repco sells, suitable? I'm thinking heavier (4mm wire). My van does not have to have this system fitted but taking macca17's advice (from an earlier pos...

we are adding a 200w panel to supplement the 2x80w panels insitu at the moment. I have to lift one 80 to connect the 200 so am I better off lifting both 80s and replacing them with 1x160 or keep the 2x80s. one way I have 3 panels connected and the other way 2 panels connected. thanks for your help Bas

Hi all I am looking for some info on dog sitting in the Gold coast area I have been told there are several vets up that way that will day care for people while out at no pet places is this so looking forward to any info I an get, thank you in advance -- Edited by Red Dog on Sunday 14th of January 2018 09:50:26 AM...

what did we do before diesel or gas heaters? Temps out west (NSW) in the minus!!!

Could anyone recommend a good place to stay overnight between Melbourne and Lake Burrendong Dam. We have a 25 foot caravan and are self sufficient. Thanks Dizy

we are looking for a van and like both the style and layouts, just looking for feed back from the experienced

Fitting generator box to the rear of our van, is one side better than the other? Thanks

Hoping to get to the 3-day camel races at Boulia in July this year. I usually travel alone so am wondering if anyone else has this on the bucket list and would like some company during the weekend? A bit of info ........ looks as though the 3 day pass will be $75. Camping at the race track is free. A bus wi...

Just picked up a Silverline (21') yesterday. I am hoping that somebody who has one could help me by explaining:- 1. How do I start the fridge? The power is on in the van and the fridge is on auto when I press the button. 2. How do I operate the gas heater. I can turn it on and the gas is flowing into the van but I do...

Could someone please advise if 130 watt solar panel is adequate to keep second battery charged? Just intend to run lights and small items off it. Maybe 1000watt inverter. Thanks.

I am contemplating buying a new Sunseeker caravan, looking at the Desert Storm.Wondering if anyone can give me any good or not so good reviews on these vans and the Caloundra Dealership.Any advice much appreciated. Thanks Stevo.

Hi there, folks. We are heading to Mitchell which is about six hundred ks west of Landsborough where we are at the moment. Near Beerwah and Steve Irwins Australia Zoo. We have been to Mitchell a couple of times but never from the Sunshine Coast. Have others travelled this way. It looks like we wou...

Hello everyone,I am looking to purchase a small caravan to be towed by my Citroen Berlingo van. I have had a towbar, 7 pin plug and an Anderson plug fitted to the car (brake controller yet to be fitted). My original plan was to buy an AVAN Sportliner and the towbar was put on to facilitate this, after adv...

Can a member recommend a good quality folding 200 watt solar panel I want it for my daughters new caravan The ones I have looked at have a smaller surface area than a fixed 200 watt panel so I guess the quality is not realy 200 watt Laurie

Hi all, I would like an honest opinion on Crusader caravans, and Traveller caravans.. Looking at getting a good Semi-Off-road model, but would like some feed back. Branchie

I'm travelling to Birdsville races in a 2 WD panel van. Any suggestions as to which way would be best for this vehicle. Maree on onto Birdsville Track or through Bourke to Birdsville Any feedback would be appreciated.

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YEP! I posted something in general the other day and made mention of no service these days, well, On Thursday morning just gone I got a phone call on my mobile phone and a 03 number came up. I answered it and a young sounding bloke that I could even understand was on the other end. He asked if was Doug ???? and...