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Our timetable for getting back on the road has been dealt an untimely issue that we did not see coming. After taking the crusier to our normal service center, we were dealt a bit of a blow when we told that the number cylinder was a little lower in compression compared to the others. Further investigati...

Hi, We are planning a trip across the top end between Cairns and Darwin in April next year after the wet. I'm sure this information is available somewher, but we just can't find it - what is the Northern most route on sealed roads? We don't want to go off-road, but want to see that part of Australia that is...

Spare tyre mounted under car was in the car when I bought it. The walls were worn through to the canvass by the rubbing on the mounting. I replaced the tyre and have since done 20,000 k's. Removed to rotate tyres and found same thing occurring on the new tyre although nowhere near as bad. Has anyone else h...

Hi, Just wondering the about the Pros and Cons of having Solar Panels mounted on an RV - VS - Not Mounted? Perhaps some of you have both? I'm looking at buying a Toyota Coaster in the near future. I'm thinking for more long term RVing ... Not weekend getaways. Thinking with Off Grid 'Full Time RV Livin...

It was the day after Christmas at a church in San Francisco. The pastor of the church was looking over the cradle when he noticed that the baby Jesus was missing from among the figures. Immediately he turned and went outside and saw a little boy with a red wagon, and in the wagon was the figure of the little...

Hi , I was wondering if any of you seasoned travellers have experience any safety issues while travelling around and across Australia , we are planning our 1st big lap next year as Grey Nomads and be on the road for the next 2/3 years but have been told that we have to be very careful , there are places tha...

"Late again!" the third-grade teacher sternly said to little Ranger. "It ain't my fault this time, Miss Russell. You can blame this 'un on my Daddy. The reason I'm three hours late is my Daddy sleeps naked!" Now, Miss Russell had taught grammar school for 30-some-odd years. Despite her mounting fear...

I purchased a 200w flexible solar panel and has worked well for the last 2 years but I want to add another 200w but have noticed on all the ebay shops that sell the exact same Sunpower panel, that they have this notice;Do not wire the flexible solar panel in parallel or in series to avoid damage or shortene...

I'm sure everyone is well aware that Amazon is up and running in Australia. After only a couple of days trading Gerry Harvey and his cronies have been playing down the affect it is having on his/their business, calling it a non event, early days yet. This afternoon I received an email from an online reta...

Has anyone fitted an air conditioner or roof vent to a Toyota coaster with a vinyl roof lining. If so can you advise me how you did it? thank you

Cop; "You were driving too fast". Me; "I was just trying to keep up with traffic". Cop;"There are no other cars on the road" Me; "I know! That's how far behind I am"

While in Toowoomba recently, I had to have some work done on the van (which some members here assisted with) & as the van was coming up to time for a service, I asked if they could do one. Thanks & $275 later we were on the road. I found they repacked the bearings & replaced a magnet as it was cra...

Even if you are not into this you might want to pass this treasure trove on to others who are. Aviation Pioneers World War I Aces Hall of Fame of the Air WW2 European Theater (ETO) WW2 Pacific Theater (PTO) WW2 US Marine Corps WW2 US Navy Aces WW2 M...

Gday... This pic was posted on another thread and I thought it prudent to provide information about what is considered the correct way to attach the breakaway cable to the vehicle. Attaching it in the method shown in this pic is pointless and will negate the reason for the breakaway system in the event...

Wondering how you are all getting on at Greens atm? I would think there is a lot of slip. sliding going on over there. Hope you have all the supplies you need & you stay as dry as you can.

Any info on he C222, via Wartook and Laharum to Horsham? We are towing a Jayco Penguin tourer with an Escape diesel, don't want to shake the Penguin to bits. Vaguely remember remember seeing a sign 'not suitable for van's.

A1947 Road Safety film made for NSW Police Traffic Division https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=au7-zkgC3a4

Hi all I have had an auto elec fit my solar system, But i am stumped as to how connect the under bed inverter to the existing plug circuit. I wouldn't consider doing this myself so i got a qualified sparky to quote on the job, but was disappointed at the option given which was to route the wiring through the b...

Hi Campers, has anyone any idea where the air-con condensate tube (in a van) usually is? Had a couple of very hot days last week and used the air-con most of two days. When turned off for overnight - I could hear a drip-drip sound... We checked and could find no leak from usual water pipes/washing machi...

hello fellow van towers . Just a bit of a something to think of . When you hook you van up take note of how much you tow vehicle sinks at the rear .. and think how far the front goes up . Now when it goes up so does you beam from your lights sometimes making it look like your on high beam . Now most dont tow at night bu...