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Hello,We recently bought a 2007 Avan Aliner.I saw another Avan this morning on gumtree and they had attached metal tool boxes to both the front and the rear of the van. It got me wondering what other changes people had made to their vans that they have been really happy with and that we could learn from.W...

Happy Australia day to everyone. Well most everyone. I cooked the family a good old Aussie lunch with Rosemary & mint butterfly lamb roast veg with the baked spuds pumkin carrots whole onions, with corn cob and peas. A few drinks later, it was time to take an afternoon nap with me mate on the back lou...

Most people probably already know this, but seeing as I just heard it I thought I would pass it on. I had problems with my GPS and Dash Cam falling off during hot weather. A friend told me to put a light smear of Vaseline on the suction caps. Six days of over 40 degrees in Tamworth and both stuck it out Thought...

After being forced to live on the road for the past 13 months Ive decided to get a mate people just cut it any more.

Hi all, hope this is in the right place. We are in Tamworth atm. Heading to Melbourne on Monday. Taking 3 weeks to get to Greens Lake. Trying to get hubby to take the road less travelled. Any suggest for a leisurely road trip greatly appreciated. cheers Kathy PS, Hoping to Free Camp all the way -- Edited b...

An old man was wondering if his wife had a hearing problem and decided to put her to the test. One evening, he crept up on her while she was knitting in her favourite chair and whispered, Honey, can you hear me? After no response, he moved closer and said a little louder, Honey, can you hear me? Finally, he...

Hi,most dogs who travel with owners are chipped,mine is,why cant we register our dog with parks with chip no,and if found off leash or wandering in a national park,parks could issue a fine,fair enough, ferral cats are a greater problem Australia wide,they dont get a mention, 80% of travellers hav...

Hi all I recently updated my tug from a 2014 Hilux SR5 to a 2012 GXL 76 series Landcruiser to tow the new Age Manta Ray 16E Deluxe and loving it :)

After getting my companion dog sold the motorhome and ordered a new van due March got the vehidle and set it up now the waiting game.

Gday... Read about it here Cheers - John

Hi all, I picked up a redtrack portable hot water system with intentions of using it when in the van or mobile car camping. I watched a heap of videos and read many forum posts on these type of set ups and a little while ago got around to picking one up. I looked at the coleman hot water on demand, water heater...

http://www.news.com.au/finance/real-estate/buying/australians-abandoning-traditional-housing-as-costs-rise/news-story/98a2f00e28c9cbfa57b9b1db15809b7e?&utm_source=News.com.au&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=editorial Aussie Paul.

A man walks into a bar and says to the bartender: Hey, if I show you something cool, can I get a free beer? The bartender scowls, and replies: It had better be really cool. The man takes a Ken doll-like figure out of his bag, and puts it on the bar before the bartender can protest, before also pulling out a tin...

Hi All just a short video of me messing around with a DC-DC charger at home when I should be out on the road.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GYGBs0eZgc

Hooked my jayco freedom to the car today, when I plugged the anderson plug to the car the little LED on the car plug came on(car locked & not running) denoting there was 12v present, checked with mmeter & found 12v at the van plug, car of course had no voltage present, is this normal? Joda

Hi Were looking at purchasing a Sat Phone, for use on our travels around Australia. It will be used just in case of an emergency. This is the one we were looking at, any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

An Irishman's first drink with his son...While reading an article last night about fathers and sons, memories came flooding back to the time I took me son out for his first pint.Off we went to our local pub only two blocks from the cottage.I got him a Guinness. He didn't like it, so I drank it.Then I got h...

Cant help wondering what is the point of owning a motor home when you have to tow a vehicle behind it? A truly luxurious caravan would be no where near the price ,not trying to be rude or insulting to motor home owners I just cant see any benefit...

Well the race is on to mark out your spot for the Australia Day weekend. 200e lakeside drive is safe for now! Star pickets and roped off areas are spreading. Vans and tents are being parked, then left claiming their patch of lakeside paradise! To return when w@#k is over and the long weekend begins! Brin...