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can anyone give me advice on Cromtech generators please, looking to replace my old one. I don't want to spend a squillion on a Honda/ Yamaha etc. thanks in advance Gavin

I have tried this before and it was blocked as potential spam, I cant see how. Ill try again https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=przuq9TDUFE -- Edited by drtooheys on Monday 29th of January 2018 03:07:03 PM

Hi all. We have a 2012 winnebago esperance with dometic air conditioner. Since day 1 we had a very noisy fan and the unit itself was causing vibrations. We had it checked out by dometic agents and were told that that is how they are. 2 years down the track and the air conditioner blew itself up. We were info...

Hi I will be travelling from Wollongong Corrimal Beach Tourist Park north through Sydney to Coffs Harbour. Which is the best way and timing to travel rig is towing 21 ft tandem caravan. Thanks

Howdy all, Just wondering where you run the coax cable through the fire wall of the current model Colorado Crew Cab Ute. I need to bring it in from behind the glove box (passenger) side as the cable is not long enough to trace around to driver side then under dash to passenger side where the actual radio wi...

Looking at heading up the Great Alpine Rd from South to north. Can anyone tell me what the Bright to Mount Beauty road is like?. I am driving a BT50 towing a 21 ft van. Also the Kiewa Valley H-Way please -- Edited by Stuart-Jan on Sunday 21st of January 2018 07:42:51 PM

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The Violet Crumble bar, beloved by sweet tooths across the country for more than a century, is set to return to Australian hands. Swiss food giant Nestle has agreed to sell the brand to South Australian confectioner Robern Menz, best known as the manufacturer of FruChocs...... http://www.abc.net...

Hi Van arrives Febuary so will be doing local trips most of this year to get use to it but will be doing longer trips later this year and into the future where working on farms and possible house or Farm sitting. If I get a Police Clearance from NSW which is where I have live all my life is it accepted in all st...

While waiting for parts to remove the Setec from and tidying the DC circuit I am thinking about how to change water tanks without having to lay or reach under the van to the jayco 3 way tap. Thinking possibly a 12v solenoid at each outlet. Trouble is they drag 500 milliamps. Possibly a linear actuator to a...

HI all, today I tackled a water tank swap from 59 to 82L. I stuck with the camec brand which was already there because whilst the 80 was longer, it is the same height and width which meant I could use the same mounting brackets already fitted to the van. I'm guessing the 59 was original and it was a tight fit...

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Hi All, I'm looking for somewhere to securely store my 31ft caravan for approximately 4 weeks starting from 10th February 2018. I'm looking for somewhere within a 50km radius of Wollongong. I've tried a couple of the local storage centres but they are all full for my size of caravan. Can anyone assist...

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

Wondering if anyone on this site has any experience, tips etc on how to travel around Australia without towing a van. Thinking of taking a very small tent to sleep in and getting cheap accomodation especially when weather not great. Maybe even sleeping in the car sometimes. No firm plans yet. is there...

I was just surfing the G.N web site and I opted to open the Lifestyle and then open Grey Nomad Characters. Upon checking the articles listed I noted that we would have to be the Grand Parents of all Grand Parents as we are Jay...79 years Dee...75 years. But apart from a couple of health issues and some add...

Hi all my name is Paul and my wife is Kathy. We are new to caravan travel and have put a deposit on a 2018 Jayco Silverline. We and hope to have it delivered by 20th March and we have a 2017 Ford Everest Trend as the tug. We have our first holiday booked over the Easter weekend at Bridgetown WA and will be doing s...

Emergency crews have conducted three rescues in the Northern Territory after motorists attempted to cross causeways flooded by heavy rains. At 6:00am a number of people were rescued from a four-wheel drive ute towing a boat which was swept off the Arnhem Highway at Marrakai, 100 kilometres south-...

Here's an unlikely looking trio, people certainly surprise you, great job. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfWmdh7atuI

I bought two Five position Coleman Camping chairs from a well known retailer. Three years ago so out of warranty. I Hardly used them so in very good condition. One of the Plastic arms broke at the point where a bolt held it to the seat. The pivot point. I tried to get a replacement arm from Coleman Austral...