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Hi, I have now had 2 Primus single burners which I use on a small Companion LPG bottle. I use for cooking if I cant have a fire. Both, including the one I have just bought, will go out when I turn down to a low setting. Any members experienced this, and have a solution. Perhaps there is a recommended burner t...

Disappointment (noun) Running into a wall with an erection and breaking your nose. -- Edited by 67HR on Monday 21st of August 2017 10:57:32 PM

This van is in excelent condition with everything needed for free camping. All the standard features plus extras Including 2000w inverter 400w solar 40amp redarc dcbc controller. 3 x 90l water 1x 90l grey water Diesel heater Tool box Upgraded springs and upgraded ATM with authorised compliance pl...

I have a triton 2014 gxr 2.5 turbo diesel ute and am in the process of purchasing a 22 foot jayco caravan with a weight of 2.5 ton. Has anyone towed a van this size and weight with this vehicle before ??? Would appreciate any advice. Thanks

As the above suggests most Jayco vans suffer this fate. Usual answer is new pump $180 thankyou. Got a part number (Coast to Coast) to order through an agent. 800-00162 $33 This is the rubber diaphragm/valve replacement part takes about 5 minutes to install. Hope this saves someone some hard earned, h...

Hi all, I would like to know if anyone has had any experience with a Casale washing machine. Our van has one installed. It looks very much like a Lemir 2.2kg with a name change. Any comments good or bad would be appreciated. Regards

We are travelling from Brisbane to catch the Spirit of Tasmania from Melbourne in a couple of weeks time. Does anyone have any suggestions as to where we can do an overnighter close to the ferry.

Good evening all, I think a lot of Nomads would understand moments of insanity. We live full time in a 25ft Jayco Heritage and have done for the past 8 years, but just the other day I decided it would be easier to buy another rig to be able to get away for a weekend every now and then rather than pack up the big g...

I am looking for a mchitch auto coupler 4 tonnes or more. Thanks, Norm

Hi, We are going to stay at Rawnsley Park this week, and its busy there. We want to book a 4 or 6 hour 4 wheel drive tour before we get there. Has anyone done one of these tours, and which are the best ones ... hope anyone can help. Colin

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76OlqSd_5k8 cheers -- Edited by Recoup on Monday 21st of August 2017 01:13:54 PM

Hi all I'm looking for some honest opinions on the above camp sites. I have heard very mixed reports about both and to be honest I'm a little concerned about spending time at both of them but the reviews and opinions on Gnaraloo in particular seem to be either good or terrible with nothing in between

Everyone likes their camp fire but a what cost . Sorry link to this story failed -- Edited by brickies on Sunday 20th of August 2017 07:30:25 PM -- Edited by brickies on Sunday 20th of August 2017 07:31:21 PM -- Edited by brickies on Sunday 20th of August 2017 07:35:07 PM

Went through other sub-fora and found nothing on reducing solar loading. We just purchased and trialed an aluminized open weave sail screen netting. We only got a 8' x 7' section to cover the rear of our 34' fifth wheel (11 m). It greatly reduced solar loading and probably reduced internal temperatur...

Its so disappointing that after the effort so many of us have gone to promoting free camping to councils to see two caravans set up in the Botanical Gardens carpark with awnings and chairs out where they stayed overnight. There was clear signage stating no camping and the council in Emerald have set up...

I'm looking for any GN's experience in finding a reliable Van cover, I purchased a new ADCO cover 10 months ago for around $400. In the recent high winds we have had in Perth the straps that hold the cover in place around the front , back and underneath all ripped away from the cover causing it to rip along h...

Hello My wife and I are late 40s and are in the planning stages of a Big Lap. We plan to take off in 2020, and take 12-18 months off work for it. At the moment we have a little hard floor camper trailer but plan on upgrading it to some type of off-road caravan. We plan on asking many questions (a lot of them po...

Hi, I am new to this forum and my first entry. Have just downgraded from a Jayco westport to a bolwell edge. Although I no longer have the luxury of an ensuite the ease of handling, backing etc far outweighs this. I am wanting to hear from any other Bolwell Edge owners with regard to pros and cons of their Ed...

I am a newby to the forum but have 15 years experience travelling the 'best' roads Australia has to offer (Tanami Track, Plenty Hwy, Hahn Hwy, The Binns Track, the Urandangi Road to Tobermorey etc.) to the most remarkable of destinations. The one state that has escaped my detailed 'inspection' is...