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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".

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...