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Hi Nomads, I have an 82 Coaster SWB (pictured in my avatar). I am considering changing the 3B engine to an ECOTEC V6. Has anyone here done this before? Does anyone know of a company in Victoria that can do this? Thanks, Steve.

We are intending in May to head from Adelaide up to Darwin and then across to Cairns then down the coast back home. My question : is there any precautions for the dogs we need to take other than the having their shots up to date to ensure they stay safe from diseases and ticks and so on. Thanks in advance.

I have had the embarrassment of loud a noise emitting from the water line whenever using mains pressure. Problem turned out to be the plastic fitting that you connect the hose to at the water filling compartment, it has a small spring loaded valve inside that fails and creates the noise. The replacem...

A big welcome to all new Nomads who have recently subscribed to this very informative Forum. There is a (sticky) post called WHO IS THIS on the top of the page in the I DIGRESS Forum, which is a competition that has been running continuously now for a long period of time, where people post photos of famous...

A Labour of Love. -- Edited by bluemoon2 on Friday 16th of December 2016 10:14:11 PM -- Edited by bluemoon2 on Friday 16th of December 2016 10:16:14 PM

Hi to you all, I would like to introduce myself to you. Current rig is a 2014 ISUZU NPR 275 short wheelbase truck set up for free camping and towing a Seabreeze 22' Custom caravan. I intend to hit the road fulltime later this year as soon as my fantastic Tassie property is sold. Cheers, Allen.

Recently bought and fitted a wireless rear view camera from Jaycar (300$) .It has a large monitor which I fitted on the dashboar, the camera was fitted on the number plate of the van and is powered by the number plate light power. it has a range of 80 meters and works well when reversing in a caravan park et...

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.