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We need to change a bulb on a dashboard on a 2002 sr5 hilux anyone know how to remove the instrument cluster? regards GG

G'day fellow travellers, I'm heading off down south again & with my van's known weight issues, I'm wondering whether it is better to travel with both (90L) tanks half full, one empty, one full or both empty until we get to Toowoomba where I can fill at least one to give us adequate water to camp at Gi...

Port Augusta is a town of contrasts. There is the waterway near the top end of Spencer Gulf making the place that much more attractive. Then as soon as you're heading out of town, you're into semi arid surrounds that seem to be another world. If you choose to drive up and over the ranges nearby, you're pre...

Thinking of putting a roof rack on my 2015 4dr Ranger Ute. The lighter version of rack that takes 75-80kg. Two methods of attaching: Clamp onto door arch or install a track along the space provided. Any pros & cons of either type? Many brands of legs & bars: Rhino, Prorack, Rola, Thule. Any pros...

Hi everyone - great site: stumbled upon it accidentally and so glad we did. Loving reading all the feedback from other members. We are recently retirked and about to set off for some longer trips. Have done a lot of shorter (7-10 day) camping trips over the years, mostly in WA, and now looking towards t...

I've recently by accident come upon a website which carries stories about most things that go on around us in our neighbourhood. It's based in Sydney but the stories can apply to just about anywhere in Australia. You won't find politics or sport, not directly at least and only then as part of the fabric...

I highly recommendManta Automotive Unit 11 & 12, at 4 Deacon Avenue Richmond (a suburb of Adelaide) Phone (08) 8234 8688For the following three reasons Firstly they are helpful and friendly peopleSecondly they gave good and professional mechanical service to meThirdly and most important fo...

Our van has been sitting round for approx a mth in storage It hasn't been connected to 240v , I have checked it a couple of times, and the V read 13.5 or around that from memory.Cant remember if the sun was shining at the time. It obviously is Charging from the SP . Theres no load on in the van , yet it has drop...

Hello....new member...nice to be on board. Just a quick question please if anyone can help. My wife and I heading off from Melbourne to Kiama very soon, I was hoping someone might be able to help me with the best route to take. We are towing a 21ft van and was going to take the Hume Hway to the Illawara Hway t...

I was researching aluminium vs maranti frames on-line and came across a lot of positive posts about composite frames. But no one really described what exactly a composite frame is, and which models of caravans one should consider if they are looking for a quality van with a composite frame. And in p...

Hi! Just a quick intro. We are Bob & Lyn we have a 22ft Jayco Stirling Outback & 2013 Pajero. After discovering these forums I'm looking forward to gaining some help in my travels before I stuff up totally. Thanking you all in advance.

Good afternoon folks. After many tries at getting myself registered on here, things today finally seem to have fallen in to place and I've been able to join Grey Nomads. I'm about to set off in the next couple of days on yet another one man photographic drive across the Nullarbor to W.A. and eventually...

I have been AWOL for a while and missed welcoming newbies so, Welcome to the gang any new members I have missed, enjoy here and out in the playground. Keep Safe on the roads and out there.

Hi all, can someone give a a brief overview on UHF caravanning protocol. What channel are most people on? What channel do most caravanners switch to if everyone is usually on the emergency channel. any other useful tips, like is it useful to put a uhf channel on the back of the van? thanks

gday, I just purchased a 2nd hand Landcruiser which has an exhisting 350Amp Anderson plug. Can somebody tell me what this would be used for? I'm thinking of removing it if I don't have any need for it. many thanks

http://www.4x4tough.com.au/uploads/extras/7/JumpStarter_2017_Manual_web.pdffive 2.7V 500F ultracapacitors. SPECIF...

What is the best all round 12 volt TV for Motor home, caravan etc? We have had a TEAC which went OK for a while then the DVD player fails because if you do not lay them down flat while travelling, some fine springs that hold the laser stretch & the DVD won't work any more. Grundig, great TV but always plag...

I'm a newbie on his way home, but just had to tickle the tastebuds with a recipe from home (Texas). Ingredients: polenta, flour, milk (dry or wet), two eggs, heaping tablespoon of baking powder, pinch of salt, one medium brown onion sliced and quartered. Process: in a large ziplock bag place 1 cup f...

This chair I bought from the Emerald Qld Tip Shop. It was a bit of a mess but gave it a good clean up then spray painted it. Now sitting in my memorial garden where my little dog Daisy is buried. Very pleased with my effort.

Heard a rumour the other day (and I hate rumours) that the camp at Longreach Waterhole, Elliott, Nt, has been closed. Can anyone confirm please.