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Hi all. My wife and I have just returned from a couple of months in Europe. Back a week so need to plan a trip !!! Thinking of the Kidman Way across NSW. We will be free camping and using pubs wherever we can. Any tips from you folk who have done the trip would be welcome. We have diesel heating so not worried ab...

Hi all .. Do anyone know of large vans with a seperate bedroom and slide outs? we are wanting to upgrade and have been considering five wheelers but before going down that road further I want to really investigate if another caravan will fulfill our requirements ... That being a bedroom that can be clos...

Not sure if other recent models are the same? Our Jayco Heritage developed a massive water leak through the top stop light (above the rear window) whilst parked up at home. I hadn't been able to cover it because I hadn't been able to go near it for a couple of weeks whilst we had very windy and raining for m...

This months Caravan and Motorhome on tour publication had a full page ad on Outback TV Satellite system which caught my eye $2150. Went to the Gold Coast Caravan Expo yesterday and here they were , I was amazed that they could pick up satellite through their shade structure. They have a Quad LNB and aut...

I have received a renewal for my tugs comprehensive insurance, the value of the pajero has been lowered by $4500 and the premium has gone up by $138.45 even though I have a maximum no claim bonus with the GIO, I have now switched to QBE who offer the same general level of benifits as GIO but they are giving m...

I need some advice re exhaust jacks. Bushranger have two models. One sells for around $200 and can only be inflated from the vehicle exhaust (Model 72x04). The other (called the x-jack - model 72x10) sells for around $340 and can be inflated with the exhaust or a compressor. Both have a 75 cm lift and ar...

Afternoon everyone, We just got back from 8500ks with the kids from Brissy to the Centre then up to FNQ return - loved it! Everything went well, a few little hiccups and lots of lessons learned, hints and tips from fellow travelers. Had a ball. When cooking outside, we had a real issue with lighting. We...

Which book are you currently reading? And a brief description if you will. I think this topic would make a good "sticky" thread if Cindy feels so inclined? ---- I'm currently reading Robert Lacey's "Great Tales from English History" part three. In the three books Lacey covers significant, but often...

The collision happened about 11.45am on the Kennedy Highway in Mareeba, about 60 kilometres west of Cairns, and involved three vehicles in total. The driver of a Mitsubishi Lancer, a 51-year-old local man, who was involved in the head-on collision with the campervan was declared at the scene.A 63-...

Okay guys and girls, here is the rub We have just sold our house and we are doing a move from Townsville NQ to Tasmania... We will be towing our van to Melbourne, commencing the 25th of August. We are not setup for off the grid as yet, so we will be utilising Caravan Parks with powered sites.. We will be trave...

Could be a bush fire or three started. lol Aussie Paul.

Goodbye to Ceduna, and we made our way along the coastal route, Flinders Hwy, south-east, the long road to Port Augusta. As we discovered on the way home, the coastal run is the choice one, even if it does add a couple of hundred kays to the journey. It's well worth the trek. The run back along the inland Ey...

After much web surfing & multiple Youtube videos i cant find anything to help repair the plug arm that the black plug seal sits on. It wont move back into its proper location. I have removed the plug & arm assembly, but the little arm the plug sits on has me baffled, any help would be appreciated...

Just a quick update for interested GN's. The painted silos at Thallon have now been completed. Safe and happy travels everyone.

The local's are crying up in Broome, Tourism down 25% Laurene Young is distraught as she watches security guards cart away the last boxes of stock from her closed-down jewellery store, now adorned with a large red banner reading: "Another Broome business taken from us. Save our town." http://www....

Hi all new kid to the forum, my wife and I are planning in 5yrs to see this great country of ours. Still looking for used off road van that we can live in for a very long time to travel and work our way around Australia. I have read through reviews on different vans and so far the Road star Safari tamer seems to b...

Hi all. We are in process of purchasing a new van (our first) and chose not to have a grey water tank included. This is because most of our caravan buddies say not necessary use a bucket for grey water containment. We intend to do a lot of free camping where possible. i have since read in recent article that...

We have been amazed at how many different caravan makes there are on the road. We have counted over 70. The latest one was a brand new 'Diamond' from Victoria. We have a Viscount. What do you have?

Hi all have you stayed at Tweed Heads recently???? If so where and would you recommend or not. Example Boyds Bay $205 cheaper for 10 days than BIG 4 on Holden St. I'm being encouraged to go to BIG 4. Any advice appreciated. Cheers Baz

Hi, we have had our motor home for 3 years and are now thinking of buying a caravan. We have enjoyed the motor home and have had lots of adventures but we need to have a less expensive alternative. Can anyone advise us on what we should look for please.