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I have just purchased a cigarette lighter adapter (https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/12V-2-Ports ... 2749.l2649), and need to wire it directly to the battery in my caravan (no more than 50cm from battery to adapter). I am not sure exactly how to do this, but I have sketched two possible wiring solution...

Manual slider works ok. Foot brake only sometimes activating van brake. Have tried dial settings up to maximum (10). Works only at very low speed. Hand brake on van not working properly since hitch was tampered with a while back. Cable is slack and sags when brake is in off position. Van is 12 months ol...

A son was placing his father into a nursing home. Please don't put me in there son! cried the old man. The son said, Pop, I can't take care of you and work too. I've checked the place out and it is the best one there is. I think you'll love it The next day the father called his son and said, Son, you were right!...

would like to renovate our van with new flooring, either self adhesive vinyl tiles or floating timber look flooring, any ideas?

I have a 1991 Mazda T 3500 non turbo, 4 cylinder diesel motorhome. The low oil light on the dash has stopped working. I have contemplated pulling the dash' out to investigate. No! too many electrical wires in there. Then I looked for the oil pressure sender unit somewhere in the block!!?? Couldn't fin...

Farmer Christopher was in pub drinking beer and looking all depressed. His friend Ferdinand asked him why he was looking depressed. Christopher answered; Some things you just cant explain. This morning I was in barn and milking the cow. As soon as the pail was full the cow kicked it down with his right...

Hi, Can anyone recommend a replacement Battery charger come 12volt power supply for our Caravan Cheers Ken & Lynn

Do any of you full timers carry a high pressure water cleaner with you? good for cleaning the Barbie, and the vehicles. Fitted mine in the ute yesterday, just mentally debating on its worth, or is it dead weight.

Gday... Two parrots were sitting on a perch. One says to the other, "Can you smell fish?"

Hi every one on grey nomads we have had a van for seven years but are new to this site. we are in Drouin Victoria and have done some travelling but looking forward to doing a lot more. Safe travels every one regards Phil & Annette

Hi, we have had a van for several years but only getting away a couple of weeks a year, but are looking at ramping that up and trying to get set up eg solar etc before work taps me on the shoulder. regards Kev

Gday... VALE the inventor if IKEA furniture. His funeral will be delayed several days, because nobody can find the little screwdriver to put together his flatpack coffin. cheers - John

SWMBO's directive "I want an Australian Flag and a shade screen for the awning for the next trip" So I complied and she's stoked!. -- Edited by madaboutled on Monday 5th of February 2018 12:00:01 PM

hello everyone, strop n i r looking to buy double bunks but kids size. Looking for 1500 x 700. Have looked on the net n most are Too long or too wide To fit in our caravan To go gramping. Seriously though, i love to have them stay with us. I am sure they were not that big when our kids were little n we went campin...

Hi, I got a quote to transport my Spaceland scenic caravan from Wollongong to Perth on a drop deck trailer (due to the length 10.8 Metres it needed this). However, they stated they lift the van onto the deck using a forklift as that's the preferred method....apparently. Any thoughts on this? Cheers M...

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Hi all, planning our trip around oz and not sure if we need a bull bar . A friend says its a must but still undecided . Whats your thoughts ? Forgot to say for a Triton. -- Edited by The Expats on Sunday 28th of January 2018 06:10:48 PM

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My cable is frayed and too long. Any rules re replacing it? Found stainless steel braided cable at hardware the same thickness but only screw up type clamps to make the loops at each end - the other things (tubes?) need a $70 tool to crimp them. Does the cable have to be plastic coated? Asked a caravan pl...

A Praying Mantis was drinking at a bar with his mates. It was already two hours after he told his wife he would be home. He said "I might just have one more beer çoz when I get home she's just gunna bite my head off anyway".