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Gday... [ apologies Cindy - but I thought it the easiest way to get the info into this forum] http://www.caravanningnews.com/safechk.htm Cheers - John

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Just joined up here on the Forum. New to the Grey Nomad experience, so I may be a little under-educated in some areas, so be gentle for now.. We just took ownership of a used van, a 14 foot Compass Park Avenue... Single axle but a real tidy little van and just the size we need to start off with.. All accessori...

It can get pretty warm on any worksite, but this isn't the safest way to keep cool.......... K.J.

I am so glad I have joined this site. I feel that there are like-minded people all over the place now. Just wanted to introduce myself and say hi to all you happy campers. I am thinking of selling my house too and buying a 4wd SLR Kimberley http://www.slrcaravans.com.au/kimberley.html as I like to g...

To date we have only undertaken some short trips from Brisbane to the Sunshine Coast with our 2014 Subaru Outback Premium towing an Avan Robina poptop caravan which has Tare Mass of 1180 kg and ATM of 1480kg. The Subaru has a towing capacity of 1,500kg and for this relatively short trip the car/van com...

I wonder if he got it home in one piece,,,,,,,,,,, K.J.

2008 Winnebago Longreach all standard fetures pus extrasextra solar, large led tv, ducted vacuum, extra storage at rear, cameras(4)UHF Maxxi vents new truck and house batteries Jan 16always service by Izusu Extras Ground sheet 5mx2.5m Cmat ,folding table & chairs, outside blinds for wi...

G, day. I am having continueing leak problems in the roof seams in my camper. Tried silastic (useless) , sikaflex 241(good , but didn,t last,). Has anybody used brushable duraseal? I have used it on roofs and in water tanks. I would apreciate your sugestions. Thanks, Bill -- Edited by bill12 on Saturd...

Hi all I am a solo traveller currently getting ready for my first trip. I would really appreciate hearing about anyone's experience on satellite phones and carrier/plan for remote Queensland. I am heading from the QLD east coast through Mt Isa to the Gulf remote towns and will be staying up there for...

Hi we are doing an east to west crossing of the Simpson Desert with friends and then continuing across to WA with them. Due to the itinerary, schedule, etc, we need to drop our van off on the western side of the Simpson before heading back to Birdsville where we will be meeting up with our friends. Can anyb...

Gday all Just a quick note to let you know we will be in the Flinders Ranges starting 9th October this year. Anyone wanting to avoid that area would not be great to miss you. We will be at the Wilpena Pound caravan park. Big blue RAAF ensign on the van, cant miss me. OH dont stop for happy hour either.. Cheer...

After a truly wonderful first attempt at caravan touring, today I finally got to finish editing and compiling the nearly 2500 images we took on the road. I see it as the last act in the episode even though we came home just before Christmas. We'd lived in a caravan for 10 years way back when, but never took...

Hello everyone, We've got a 2015 GXL 'standard' Prado and we love it! We just upgraded our Goldstream Goldstar camper to a full size caravan about 2300kg. It doesn't sit too badly, but it is sagging a little in the rear, we are heading to Uluru in July and think it best to get it level for obvious reasons tr...

Aussie Paul.

Finally managed to get it from the printers

Serious Question:....I just left my manual Caravan Handbrake on, and drove for about 50kms before discovering same..... I recently had my bearings 'done' and I know my Van brake linings were in good condition.....before leaving the handbrake on. I could feel no real difference in my electric br...

The unusually damp wet season is testing the resilience of residents in Western Australia's remote north, who say they are enduring "A1 cabin fever" as their communities are cut off by flooding.http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-04-02/remote-living-on-a-wa-property-cut-off-by-floodin...

Hi everybody after dodging Debbie We are looking at going across to Daly Waters from Mt Surprise. Q is it sealed and what is it like to drive.