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If I do not do a welding build up on my existing Hitch, I have 2 alternatives a Milford or a Mr Hitch unit (both steel). A HR unit (Cast Steel I understand) is not an option because they (now) do not make hitches with longer shanks, My current shank measures 30 cm from the center of the pin to the center of the t...

The day finally arrived: Forrest Gump dies and goes to Heaven. He is met at the Pearly Gates by Saint Peter himself. The gates are closed, however, and Forrest approaches the gatekeeper. Saint Peter says, Well, Forrest, its certainly good to see you. We have heard a lot about you. I must inform you that...

just looked up his profile. He has been banned. Wonder how long for?

An eight-year-old girl who suffered life-threatening injuries in a drag racing crash at Perth Motorplex has died, I ask, what the hell is an 8yo girl doing in a Dragster ??? Back in my days of Stock car Racing, one had to hold a driving license before they were allowed to race, this meant , you had to...

I heard, recently, that some National Parks do not allow caravans that do not have a grey water storage facility. Responses with your experiences with this would be welcome. -- Edited by GrouchyGrandma on Sunday 12th of November 2017 06:16:52 PM

Hello, My mother whom is turning 92 next month is handing her licence in (thank god!!) and getting rid of her car. I am just looking for information regarding Gophers as I need to purchase one for her to replace the car to get her around her retirement village. What to buy, what not to buy etc. I am thinki...

Hi there. My trailamate has stopped lifting. Has anyone out there fitted the replacement seals you buy in a kit. ?? If so is it relatively easy to do. And do you have any tips.??? Cheers. Daz

I'm thinking we need another key to our Avan Owen. Has anyone found a reasoanably priced source for caravan keys? Cheers S.O.

I have read that AGM batteries in particular are susceptible to damage by overcharging. The use of Smart chargers address this but how do you avoid this issue when charging from your solar panels and from your vehicle? In my case I use a DC to DC charger to connect my solar and vehicle alternator, which I...

Hi everyone.Although I have not yet bought my van, which will be used rather than new, I expect that it will not have ESC fitted but consider it a necessity. I have come across the Dexter system which is, I believe, the most common system fitted in the USA. It seems to operate slightly differently from t...

I am wondering how far from the town is Green Lakes and can you walk to town centre for shopping? Helen

.My stupid friend said that onions are the only food that makes you cry. - So I threw a coconut at his face

Mom, I'm sorry for all the things I did as a Kid. Would you please take the curse off me - "That my Kid's will be ten times worse than me". Please, I simply can't take it any more. -- Edited by Possum3 on Thursday 16th of November 2017 01:23:07 PM

Hi Any Lotus owners out there, The Jack we have that came with the Van to change the wheels in the unfortunate event of a flat tyre etc. is a different diameter (thicker) to actually fit into where the Jockey wheel goes at the front of the Van. Does anyone know why this is and also if I can get a similar jack I c...

Gday... Jest another day in the life of a truckie ... Commence viewing at the 1:25 mark ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOAV0sVgPFs Cheers - John

G'day all,we currently own a 21 Nova Pride on road caravan and tow it with a 2005 Hyundai Terracan CRDI.We are planning to head off through the "Snowies" in March or April 2018 and trace the Murray from the start to the finish and was wondering if any of you readers have taken a van of our size down through J...

If a Man says you're ugly...He is just being mean. If a Woman say's you're ugly... She is Just jealous. If a child says you're ugly... You're just ugly.

Old couple sitting in a Doctor's waiting room on hard seats. He says, "We've been here so long my butt's asleep". She replies, I know, I've heard it snoring a couple of times".

https://www.elecbrakes.com/info So so how many of us will be trusting a Blue Tooth Connection to slow the van under brakes ?

I just traded in my Pajero Sport and as I won't have a replacement vehicle until I get back to Oz in April so I cancelled my NRMA comprehensive insurance instead of transferring it over as I normally would. I paid $630 for the policy and it still has a bit over 5 months left to run so I was told by the nice lady o...