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A couple of Kiwi's about to set off on the first of many trips - we have just purchased a van and tow combo in SA, and I'm needing some advice on registration. As we do not have a domiciled address in Australia are we able to register the vehicles and receive renewal notices etc via email or will we need to fin...

Hello everyone out there in Grey Nomad land from Jayne & Wayne. We have no suitable tow vehicle, no caravan and no idea Looking for suggestions/thoughts on suitable set up for us "just turned 60" newbies to van life. Happy to be directed to a more appropriate forum topic area. Looking forward to be...

We just did a trip over to the Ironfest at Lithgow. We spent the first night free camping at Mount Wilson. What a gem of a place this is during the autumn months. The colours were breathtaking.

Today I packed my little bag and tomorrow I am off to the Mater here in Townsville to have a knee replacement. It is all go from here as soon as possible the house will be on the market, setup and travel. The delay has been waiting for this operation. I will be quiet for a while suitably supervised by my five d...

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Aussie Paul.

Hello, I have a bluestone (gravel) driveway which has 7 degree incline and a tight dogleg to access the shed; I am thinking of purchasing a caravan mover and I would appreciate any up-to-date information as to any cost effective, reliable movers that would suit a 19' 6'' twin wheel caravan (Essenti...

That's where it is hiding. -- Edited by Dougwe on Sunday 30th of April 2017 02:48:06 PM

Domestic frig door has fallen off any help?

Hi All . I'm going to make a fire tub/place /kettle or what ever you want to call it . Using an old 9kg gas cylinder , I've researched all the aspects of emptying it safely and filling with water prior to cutting . Wondering if anyone has pics of what they may have made or had made or just outright purchased. i...

I am interested in any information re rest areas from Clermont to Charters Towers on the Gregory Hwy.

Hi all, long time no see just like to put something out there to you, looking at purchasing new van which they say is a semi off road van so therefore on the Alko independent suspension they have only fitted one shocker to each wheel leaving one mounting point empty. Is this a smart thing to do leaving four...

Holding up plastic 20 liter containers full of water to fill the van's water tanks is hard work. I need to find a small 12 volt pump that can pump the water up. If I put a hose each side of a normal caravan water 'pressure pump', will it suck up firstly the air then the water through the inlet hose without the p...

G-day all .The boss and I have a chance to go to the New Zealand south island in oct with friends. Question? Best way small car and stay in motels or motorhome. Will be there about 28days. Thanks

For sale Reece bars and snapup brackets. The lable on the bars say 550. There is no head unit with the bars. Asking $50 Location Marangaroo WA

A man and a woman who spent the night in Western Australia's Gibson Desert are set to be rescued, after their vehicle became heavily bogged on the way to the community of Warburton.Police were able to locate the pair on Friday after they activated an emergency beacon.Emergency kits, which included f...

Hmmmmm, Any comments ??? K.J. -- Edited by kiwijims on Saturday 29th of April 2017 03:07:16 PM

Found this AL-KO site which contains all you need to know about repairing or adjusting their brakes, bearings, axles, couplings, jockey wheels etc. Lots of useful authoritative information from the manufacturer. http://www.alko.com.au/technical-literature/ Good Luck

That's where it is alright. -- Edited by Dougwe on Sunday 30th of April 2017 02:47:35 PM

Thanks for the welcome everyone! Hubby has put mud flaps on since this photo...all ready to go! -- Edited by Chris n Vi on Friday 15th of March 2013 02:42:33 PM