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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.

Memories of past life last century,... for most of us Fathers?....lol..Hoo Roo

1. Trailer Park1918. 2.Motor Home 1926. 3.Single Paddy Wagon early 1900's. 4.Travel Tent,optional accessory 1910. 5.Approved method of changing Street Lamps 1910. 6. What a Job!..Telephone Engineer London 1920. 7. Hair Dryer Saon 1920. 8. Gibson Girl in her Corset early 1900's..caused many in...

As we all know that there is a blitz on caravan weights, I have just had my Galaxy van Re-Certified by having a suspension, brakes, axle and rims and tyres upgraded by a local Campbelltown, Sydney mechanic with an independent Engineers Certificate approved by the RMS. Great job and reasonably priced...

My diesil wagon has never given me a minutes trouble ever,but that changed over the last few days ,we have been camped in some freezing cold sites lately,and old faithful does not like it a bit,when starting first thing in the morning,it tries to fire up and stalls,at least 10 times and gradually start...

Hi all, I was sent this today by Super Cheap Auto today.

Pulled into Bingara today on the river having lunch when up pops a platypus at play . A nature moment indeed

I have fitted spotlights to my hilux ute, wiring them from my high beam wire to a relay with the spotlights then being wired from the relay to the spotlights via a switch in the dash. Everything works as it should, spots come on when the switch is on and I hit high beam,......the problem is that while low be...

Hi, Has anyone camped at this spot. Looking for somewhere fairly quiet and not too close to town. Rod.

Hello there. We are looking to set up a motorhome or a caravan and need a bit of advice and guidance please. I have not towed a caravan for forty years now, and fear it may be beyond me. I am a 1948 model. We want to have an easily accessible vehicle or rig that we can use for short haul trips in Victoria, and we...

After blowing out two rear tyres in 6 months Im looking at fitting a Tyre Pressure Monitor. Have any of our members have one fitted and can they give me an idea of the best type to purchase. I have Jayco Conquest on a Fiat Ducato base. Thanks in advance. Jim

In terms of when we build our new van, weight is a big issue. Have looked into metho cooker. It seems the OH3000 ORIGO 2 BURNER STOVE is common now in campers. The advantages are- no LPG bottle/s and cabinet savings on cost and weight and no gas tradie. I havent investigated metho heaters yet. I'd lik...

For some reason, power from our solar panels is decreasing. We are in region of 75% total eclipse. Reed and Elaine

Hi all, I went down yesterday to do my testing to get my Red P's for my Motor Bike. Yes its official. However what a load of BS. I have ridden bikes for 44 years on and off. However I let my licence laps. In NSW we have a private company that runs the bike training / testing, which is heavily subsidised by NSW S...