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I have been reading van magazines and they are saying that you can fit lith. In place of agm batteries without changing any equip eg solar controller, recharger. Any comments advice please.

LOOKS LIKE THE BLACK POWDER COATING IS NOT ADHERING TO THE METAL BASE. DRIVERS SIDE MIRROR BEFORE REPLACEMENT PASSENGER SIDE MIRROR PASSENGER SIDE MIRROR DRIVERS SIDE MIRROR BEFORE REPLACEMENT

My Swift Gas/Elect hot water started to trip the safety switch intermittently. It turns out that the wiring for the element (and other wires) come out the thermostat block around some very sharp corners of the aluminium cutout (See att image). The caravan has done about 50,000 km and vibration or pr...

I was advised to purchase bluetooth wheel monitor to check for wheels overheating on tandem caravan, however, have since been told you should be able to check for overheating by touching the hubs. How should this be done?

Any recommendations on a reputable organisation between Carnarvon WA and Broome who could fit or supply and fit another solar panel to our rig?? TIA Bas

At least Telstra offer a check service in case you have an older 4g phone. Some discussion that some models could be affected for 000 calls. SMS THE NUMBER 3 to 3498, we received an" ok " message shortly after doing so.

Hi all any recommendations for parts for jaycos in se qld Roof was leaking so removed and found centre joint not to be under sealed so need to do that but need to find the rubber flashing that goes over it any help appreciated

What did folks use for watching Tv in a van? In the old days, probably before about 2003 or so. I can't remember before my caravan days. I couldn't imagine having the old type big box in a van. Were modern style antennas available back then.

A few years after I was born, my Dad met a stranger who was new to our small town. From the beginning, Dad was fascinated with this enchanting newcomer and soon invited him to live with our family. The stranger was quickly accepted and was around from then on. As I grew up, I never questioned his place in m...

This incident happened in April of 2022. It happened, at Copeton Dam, at a paid camping area next to the dam, in the New England of NSW. The camping area was newly refurbished, with brand new facilities, that everybody that uses it rates at 5 star. I went camping there for 7 days, with the final day be...

Hi, I have a mid 80s 16 WindCheater Poptop van, with single axel safety tow trailing arm coil over shock suspension. The van tows great , but seems to sit a bit low for my liking, plus I have to use a fairly long drop hitch on my 200 cruiser. Does anyone know of any cost effective and efficient ways to upgra...

After 3 years mine developed a leak under the van. Turns out the rubber hose joiners had all cracked, & the rubber pump bracket had disintegrated as well. Replaced joiners with new 4mm hose (not easy to find in country garages. Works well now.

Recently purchased a 2011 Sprinter LWB motor home. What is the ideal tyre pressure? Have looked online but recommendations from 44psi up to 60psi. Any assistance will be appreciated.

Hi Grey Nomads I am a KIWI about to retire and spend the next two years travelling your beautiful country with my wife in a new caravan. I am at the stage I need to sign off on our tow vehicle , I know that GVM, GTM etc have been discussed at length so apologies for bringing it up again. I had pretty much signed o...

My off-Road 2.8T single-axle caravan needs new tyres and I'm considering Yokohama Geolandar AT G015 265/75R16 123-R LT OWL because they are Light Truck, all-terrain, the right size and load rating for my van. Have you used these Yokohama tyres and could comment on their performance? Alternativel...