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Thanks for accepting me into the group. My wife and I have purchased an Avan Aliner and planning to do some travelling. Probably start in Vic first and go from there. Looking forward to being part of the forum. Thanks Gary

Hi everyone, New on the site and hope to be travelling off and on throughout the year. At the moment deciding whether to quit work (scary) or maybe semi retire, whilst the lovely partner stays at work. Living in the SW of WA Looking forward to maybe meeting some of you folk at some time in the future, and a...

Hi all, I am seriously contemplating purchasing a new Regal Commander 22 foot caravan complete with slide out bedroom. I don't seem to get much feedback on these vans, I was wondering if there are any members out there that may own a Regal and if I could have their unbiased thoughts regarding build qua...

Hi and thanks for letting me join. Been thinking of traveling for some time as I have been a farmer since leaving school and had a job as well as having a full time job last 30 years so have seen very little of Australia. Deiced this year it is time contracts for the farm has exchange.So 2018 looks like the ye...

Hi All, We are about to retire and set off on the big lap next February. We are busy setting up our BT-50 Tug and was going to fit a Polaris navigation,Bluetooth,Reversing Camera and a HEMA off road map upgrade. I have been told by the guy who was going to fit it for me that they are no good. Has anyone ever in...

Hello all, i am totally new to caravanning and have little idea of what it will be like. I need to buy 2 batteries for a little 2nd hand pop top i have bought. I can get the Ritar 12Volt 120Ah AGM batteries new for $180 each, are these batteries good quality and will they do the job? thanks paul

A cowboy named Bud was overseeing his herd in a remote mountainous pasture in Montana when suddenly a brand-new BMW advanced toward him out of a cloud of dust. The driver, a young man in a Brioni suit, Gucci shoes, RayBan sunglasses and YSL tie, leaned out the window and asked the cowboy, "If I tell you e...

Hi there, I live in Torquay and know a few great little places to camp over night down this way, so if there is anyone who has a van who would like to meet up ...then it would be great to share the experience. Cheers Tazzz

Is the road to Hill End suitable to tow a caravan. I believe it is quite windy and narrow. Also can anyone suggest a nice camp spot around Hill End. Rod.

Does anyone have a favourite way to clean out water tanks? Some use Milton. We have used a vinegar solution in the past, but have lost the recipe.

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So far Q has only been on verandah, it drips fat off the inside of the lid on the back, some onto the outside of bottom half and some onto mat on concrete below. Somewhat reluctant to take travelling, or mount as per the mad spray painter ( orange colorado indeed). can I be doing something wrong/, always pr...

Having trouble with water getting through when connected in park. Have very good hose pressure but it is not at the kitchen tap, can anyone offer advice? Jayco Stirling 2009 caravan.

Hi all, It's been a while since anyone posted on the solos forum so I thought I'd update the solo travelling public about how Plodnalong is getting on. I last started a thread in Kalbarri in WA after a gentle drive from my last place of work (yes, some grey nomads still have to do that) in Cobram in Victoria...

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Am intending to set myself up ready to get out and about. However, I need a tug to start with... What do people generally look for... Manual or Auto?? Budget of 30K so looking at 2013-14 Colorado, Triton, Navara. Looking at 21ft van to pull with it.. Recommendations from the experienced would help grea...

Ok contracts on farm exchange so hopefully buy mid next year on the road for some small trips first. The van is sort of sorted, it is a compromises most of the stuff the wife wants up to the point saying no bigger the van is 20.10 feet inside travel length 27.11 feet Standard ATM 3200kg Ave payload 850kg. I h...

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A big thank you to Julie (jules47 - the Happy Helper) and Billeee for driving me into Perth yesterday for my eye operation, and for coming in again today to bring me back - a round trip of more than 200km in total. A further example of their generosity and friendship, and I consider myself lucky to have spe...

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