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We're looking to buy an off-road van with a view to pulling the pin on full-time work, and doing the lap. The van's weights are; TARE WEIGHT: 2900kgATM: 3500kg The big question, is what do we buy for a tug? It very likely won't be a new one. We're looking at a dual cab ute (grandkids on short hops may be pa...

I have recently bought an avan aliner & I have hurt my shoulder which makes getting up the side partition with the door in it very difficult. Does anyone have any ideas. I am not very tall & slight build.

Introducing Janeen and Peter from Carwoola, just outside of Canberra. We have just purchased our first caravan - an Adria Altea 522PK Sport, to be towed by a Volvo XC90. We are delighted with the van and the Volvo seems to tow it really well. Looking forward to adventures with our kids, Sarah and Mar...

Hi, we are new to the grey nomad forum. we are experienced travellers and are seeking another couple or solo to share out top end manning stock route trip (NT) at the end of June (2017) we will be starting out from South East Queensland but are happy to discuss a meeting destination with all who wish to joi...

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Hi All, Great to see so many photos of great places...... Does anyone know where this photo was taken (Sorry can someone advise me on how to make photos smaller please??)?

I have a problem with an error which keeps coming up on the dash. Error 202. This error locks the gear box from changing into 5th & 6th gears. Does anyone out there have the same problem or have a resolution. My van has been with a recommended Iveco repairer for 6 weeks now with no likely solution to ha...

I have a "Purpleline E Go Caravan Mover for sale. These are installed on the caravan, this one is for a single axle caravan, and then you have a remote control unit allowing you to move the caravan under its own steam into very tight locations without needing the car. This is a link to the Purpleline websi...

Hello, thinking about buying a pair of those large permanent extendable side mirrors for my 100 series LC with prices varying from $445 to $755 (supply only) and wondering if there is any difference in quality from one brand to another and any pitfalls buying the cheaper on line brand for around $445?...

3 or 4 times under different topics a quote from the NSW minister about the double demerit system operating this weekend has been posted so I put this up for comment.. As I understand the demerit system in Australia if you receive points in one state while driving on another state's license those point...

Well, I haven't been here for ages. I'm currently staying at the Kununurra Showgrounds park, (cheaper than the others), waiting for a broken window to be replaced. 3 weeks and still no spare part, aaaahhhhh. It's gunna cost $1000.00 bucks on insurance, the window had to be ordered from Mercedes i...

Helloooo guys, Great morning in SA, I am looking to purchase an 'OFF ROAD' JAYCO SWIFT CAMPER VAN if anyone has one for sale please let me know! I am hoping it comes with portable Solar panels & a portable loo would be an advantage. Take care from - Matildatraveller

Well my Grey Nomad career has got off to a real bum start. I am booked on the Spirit of Tasmania on Sunday morning and was just getting my new Sunliner Vue fuelled up and the Transmission Warning Light came on and I couldn't select above 3rd gear. This then became 2nd gear and then I couldn't select a gear at...

Hi, A question for the diesel gurus . i have a XTrail diesel, it has always been serviced by Nissan, i want to change the oil mid service intervals (it's out of new car warranty) but not sure if I need to do more than drop the plug and drain the sump plus change filter. what I mean is , is there any cleaning agen...

A city type moves to the country and decides he wants to be a farmer. So he goes to the local farm shop and tells the man: "Give me 100 baby chickens."The farm shop worker complies. A week later the man returns and says: "Give me 200 baby chickens."Again, a week later the man returns. This time he says: "Giv...

Thoughts to Ponder Number 9: Death is the number 1 killer in the world. Number 8: Life is sexually transmitted. Number 7: Good health is merely the slowest possible rate at which one can die. Number 6: Men have two emotions: hungry and horny, and they can't tell them apart. [If you see a gleam in his...

1. If you take an Oriental person and spin him around several times, does he become disoriented? 2. If people from Poland are called Poles, why aren't people from Holland called Holes? 3. Do infants enjoy infancy as much as adults enjoy adultery? 4. If a pig loses its voice, is it disgruntled?... 5. If...

Installing a primary diesel fuel filter, just near the fuel tank. Is there any reason why I cannot use long fuel hoses, i.e. 1 @ 1 meter inlet, and 1 @ .75 m fuel outlet. Or should I go for steel or copper tube and use the hose as short joiners (double the connections?). Vehicle Mazda BT50 with plastic fuel l...

When posting photos of late they have been appearing sideways. Anyone know why that may be happening? Thanks. Cheers, John.

CHEWING GUM! An Australian man was having a coffee and croissants with butter and jam in a cafe when an American tourist, chewing gum, sat down next to him. The Australian politely ignored the American, who, nevertheless started up a conversation. The American snapped his gum and said, 'You Austr...