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we have just received our insurance renewal for our van $690 for the year with RAA , this supposedly has a discount also. Van valued around $60,000 Would you say this is expensive, seems a lot to us. Any suggestions of another insurer to approach or would you say this is about what we should expect

victor was 4 years old and was staying with his grandfather for a few days.He'd been playing outside with the other kids, when he came into the house and asked,'Grandpa, what's that called when two people sleep in the same bedroom and one is on top of the other?'His Grandpa was a little taken aback, ...

Here's me and my two pooches, thinking I would just buy a smallish poptop caravan, hitch it up to my stationwagon and hit the road.... far out! I've found a couple of vans I like, but now I'm going through the whole... but what about brakes? Oh, need a brake guy to fit the electric brake controller. How doe...

Talking of activated charcoal.... My studies into filtering water led me to activated charcoal which is an amazing substance in that it binds with many toxins and can help (cure!?) gut based poisoning issues. I am planning to add some to my first aid kit in case of food poisoning but it's hard to find in...

looking at that page on "solar cubes" There are also Squared. cone types, where they are a tapered cone. which. in ideal conditions giving 1kw per sq metre. Allowing for shadows. They could be a big improvement on flat but haven't seen much on them lately?. Would be Fine for fixed bases. (Homes\factor...

Hi all, Just wondering whether the roof of my van can support my weight 85kg. IF I were to lay a 12mm ply sheet 1000mm x 1800mm.down each side, so to spread the load. So I can Wash and polish it bit by bit. Its a 2015 Jayco Journey Outback with full glass finish. Regards Jim ...

Did anybody travelling in Tassie make it to the Devil Country Muster last weekend. Great country music and free camping for the two days. It was an excellent line up of talent, most of whom have just been appearing in Tamworth in January. Average summer temps have been 20 - 25 lately here. Ch...

I've got a portable 20 watt solar panel which I bought with a view of leaving it plugged into the van during periods of non-use to keep my battery charged. But how should I connect this? Do I need a control unit to ensure the battery is not charged too much, and the solar panel doesn't drain the battery duri...

Hello one and all; This is my first input into the Forum World. We currently have a Jayco Eagle Outback Camper, in maybe two years if we are both "vertical" we were thinking of upgrading to a Pop Top like for example a 15ft StarCraft. My question to you all is which form of caravan mover do you all recommend...

hi everybody, due to the need to collect gray water at some free camp sites I am in need of a grey water tank. Q if I buy one of these portable tanks will that be ok with local authorities/ rangers. Does anybody have any issues or have used them?

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I know a lot of people say kakadont but I'm looking forward to it and will find out for myself. I know it's expensive and we will also go to Litchfield but what I was wondering is: On the gps is says only maybe 2 1/2 hours from Pine Creek to Jabiru. And it says it's a sealed road. I know it will probably take bit...

Hello ,in the 2 fotos i have a gas burner ring ,one with supplied hose to go on a gas bottle ,the other foto is of our gas bayonet hose that connects to the caravans gas bottles .My question is ,can i use the gas ring off the the caravan bayonet hose ,is it suitable or not .

Two blokes living in outback Australia saw a couple of workin' jobs advertised by Buckingham Palace looking for Royal Footmen for the Queen, to walk beside her carriage..... They duly applied and were flown to London for an interview with Her Majesty... Her Majesty said " Because one's Footmen mu...

Situated in the Glasshouse hinterland Qld 1 x galvanised tool box Length. 1500mm Width. 430mm Height. 250mm Opening. 200mm Price $100.00 PM if interested please all measurements approximate size

To Cindy and all our friends, After typing for yet another half hour, To have our blog deleted in defence of Larry"s The Parrot Speaks (Just Joking). Its Time. We have enjoyed the time we have pasted, information back and fourth, to help and be helped. Everyone has a right to voice their opinion withou...

Hi all I have a MT80F 75 LTR fridge/freezer and going to turn on for the first time using 240v What temp do I set it to ?????? also once cooled down what temp do you set it to for the fridge/freezer hope makes sense Thanks Wombat56 Ron

Gday... This is a lengthy article but covers the vehicle quite comprehensively ... without comment on towing ability unfortunately. Definitely worth the read if you are considering a "modern ute" https://mr4x4.com.au/2017-isuzu-d-max-review/ OH ... and c'mon just read it and don't trot ou...

I see Melania Trump just got Donald a parrot for Xmas.... I saw in the N.Y. Times that during a lull between speeches at the recent Presidential Swearing-In Ceremony, Melania leaned over to chat with recently appointed Secretary of State, Rex Tillerson. "You know , I bought Donald a parrot for Chris...

They're around, they can see you, and you can't always see them: that's the warning from Northern Territory national park rangers in the wake of a 3.7-metre salt-water crocodile being caught in Katherine Gorge. The croc was pulled out of a baited trap in the gorge in Nitmiluk National Park (NNP), abo...