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G'Day All. I am relatively new to this forum and vanning however we have recently completed a lap which we enjoyed greatly. I am seeking advice regarding tyres for my MY 17 Holden Colorado LTZ. I have travelled just under 43000 km (approx. 25 k towing a Jayco Silverline 21-65-3 van), the original Bridg...

Last recent trip our caravan (Traveller) was somewhat over the three and a half ton legal limit, full water tanks, gas, batteries and solar panels - then food, clothes, etc. I just thought about receiving a hefty fine and having to empty everything out. Never again, problems with insurance and S...

Curious about the world, little Peter asks his mother her age. She replies, Real gentleman never ask a lady that question. Unsatisfied, little Peter than asks his mother how much she weighs. Again, she replies, Real gentleman never ask a lady that question. He then asks her why his father left her. Yo...

An avid golfer was involved in a terrible car crash and was rushed to the hospital. Just before he was put under, the surgeon popped in to see him."I have some good news and some bad news," says the surgeon. "The bad news is that I have to remove your right arm!""Oh God no!" cries the man. "My golfing is over...

Hi Satellite TV has been working OK. BUT Now getting error code E118-4 Currently unable to view this channel Can get the EPG which shows what is on every where Signal strength and quality both good Shows that I am locked on to the OPTUS C1 and D3 Satellite But can not get any channels. "E118-4 Currently u...

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Gday... I would have had trouble doing this 50 years ago let alone now https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76rONH4vLDc Cheers - John

Is their anyone travellling around who is using Lead Crystal Batteries. I realize that Lead Crystal is a trade name and I think they are made or distributed by Betta Batteries. Reading the literature which is put out by Betta these batteries sound like they are a real good thing. As a 110 amp hour lead cr...

Ok all you lot, how the h*ll do you stop your Sat Nav from not staying stuck on the window. I've tried alco rubs, window cleaner etc but the B thing still falls of after an hour or so. Help........ I'm desperate

Has anyone been over the Tanami track from Alice Springs to Halls Creek recently? I am currently thinking of travelling to Broome after Alice Springs in May this year. I am towing a 19.6 Paramount Vogue (not an off roader). Is there any fueling stops and is the road okay to travel on? -- Edited by Phillf...

We were happy towing our 17 foot single axle caravan weighing around 2 tonne behind our Nissan Navara crew cab with a 3 tonne towing capacity and 300kgs allowance on the towball, all was good, not a care in the world with correct weights with plenty to spare on the car even with the 200kgs of towball weigh...

Good evening Nomads, I have just replaced the 240v fridge element in my Dometic 2350. Left it over night to get cold and guess what no joy, after an extensive search found I had forgotten to plug it back in after I had finished the instal. Tried it again but still no joy. It works great on gas and holds on 12...

We have been in Tassie since the beginning of December & will be here until mid March. Although I haven't posted any 'reminders' here for a while our adventures have continued, as have regular blog posts covering them . cuppa500.com/Blog Plenty to catch up on!

Looking at purchasing a Regent Extreme Off Road Caravan - hoping that we can get feedback if anyone has/had one - off road capability, strength, quality etc. Cheers. SCOEY

Bruce and Trevor are beggars. They beg in different areas of Bondi.Bruce begs just as long as Trevor but only collects two to three dollars every day.Trevor brings home a suitcase full of ten-dollar notes, drives a Mercedes, lives in a mortgage-free house and has a lot of money to spend.Bruce says to T...

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A certain zoo had acquired a very rare species of gorilla. Within a few weeks, the female gorilla became very ornery, and difficult to handle.Upon examination, the zoo veterinarian determined the problem. The gorilla was in heat. To make matters worse, there were no male gorillas of that species av...

Hi all we have a Karakampa (1700kg ATM) which is a small van and we are looking at upgrading our tow tug (Hyundai Santa Fe) and we would be interested to hear from those of you that are towing a small van with a Mitsubishi Triton and a Ford Ranger and what your towing fuel consumption is and do you tow in top ge...

Last week I had the caravan axle underslung to increase its height to stop it dragging on my driveway. Combined with the pajero lift (2inch) not for this purpose though and the adjustable tow hitch, I'm now able to get in and out without issue. I thought it might help someone looking at their options if i...