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Hi all we are presently looking at buying a Mitsubishi Triton GLS Automatic to tow our small Karakampa it has an ATM of 1700kg and we would be getting close to that. I am interested to ask a few questions :- 1. What gear you tow your small van with your Triton do you tow it in top gear (5th) or do you tow it in the...

I am looking at one these HemaNavigators and Im hearing about quite a few issue, terrible battery life, screen too bright, unit shutting down. I was wondering if there are any owners who could give me their opinions on it

We have a friend who has two Maine Coon cross with something cats, what regal animals they are. Would love to have one on our travels, if the temperature was 30 degrees lower, as they are a cool climate cat. Known as the gentle Giants of the domestic cat world.

Hi, we've got a new Jayco Starcraft and have a cover that I've been trying and failing to put on. Previously we had a Jayco Swan camper trailer and it was a piece of cake to get on, but this is much bigger plus there is the air con and TV aerial which the cover keeps on getting snagged on, so there's obviously a...

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Ok van is due in 2 months then we need to start to get use to it with some small trips. I would prefer to travail with no pets but the wife has a small dog so it is coming. What do others do? For things like number 2 disposal, fencing, training ect. All ides greatly appreciated and will get wife to read this thre...

hi fellow nomads, i'm wondering if anyone has found a versatile , functional app i can use to keep tabs on expenditure, for all things, camping sites, fuel, gas, food, etc etc appreciate any tips, thank you

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Hi all, has anyone converted the front cafe lounge in a Jayco Sterling to a normal lounge. I would like to keep the hot water system and water pump in the same place and build over and around them. Also can I remove the framework holding the three cafe lounges without compromising structural integrity....

Hi all , Wondering if anyone here can help me with a bit of advice . I have a small electric motor that I have put on a rod turner . The motor is rated for 3v and runs thru a set of gears to reduce the speed at the output shaft . Works fine at 3 volts but it runs to fast and i need to reduce the voltage to 1.5v to achie...

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We have 2 x 1.5 M x 10 cm pole carriers under the van. I have just included a further large 1.5 cm x 15 cm unit to meet our requirements. We now store all of our awning and Annex arms together with many many poles. There is always something to do around the van. Jay&Dee

Just wondering if any of you have the "Tow Secure" break away system installed. This comes with a wireless unit fitted in the tow vehicle cab that gives various warnings, via lights and buzzers, on the state of that system. Its fitted fitted to comply with NSW new regs on braking. Chances are while it is...

A big welcome to all new Nomads who have recently subscribed to this very informative Forum. There is a (sticky) post called WHO IS THIS on the top of the page in the I DIGRESS Forum, which is a competition that has been running continuously now for a long period of time, where people post photos of famous...

any body got any spots where to park up safely for the night about an hour nth of Melbourne we are coming from the hume hwy end , planning to head into town about 5am , catching the day ferry to tas ,any ideas would be helpful .

We are New Zealanders coming over to travel around Australia for 2 years. We bought a new tug & caravan and we are trying to register both in Victoria.We dont have an address in Vic to register the vehicles and where they will be parked. Although we wont be parking it up as we intend to travel for for 2 y...

Hi Everyone, I hope I am not opening up a can of worms here (as I know you all probably did a lot of research and love the van you decided to purchase) but any suggestions on which caravan to buy that is within our towing specs, desires, etc., would be appreciated. We are after a full caravan body - ie. no pop t...

A siren blasts through the station and summons to report for duty.It's a final haunting tribute for Ryan Clay, a 38-year-old firefighter who lost his battle to cancer last weekend.http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-02-09/fireman-ryan-clay-farewelled-in-emotional-service/9417530"You...

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