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Hi all hope everyone has had a great Xmas day with Family or Friends. A quick question if anyone knows , what is the optimal operating temp of a gearbox , verses towing ( roughly) . I read where someone had a gauge fitted and towing in auto it was 105 and in S mode it was 90. I don't have a temp gauge on the auto tr...

We have won a Travel Auction 10 day package at the Surfside Holiday Park at Warnambool. Unfortunately due to changed family circumstances we are unable to utilise the package and are offering it at a reduced cost to someone who is able to take advantage. The package is yours for just $150.00. Condit...

hi folks. i need to repair/replace the winder on the air vent in the roof of my motor home a Jayco Conquest. I believe it is a fiamma vent. Any clues how I get the covers off it to get at the winder mechanism. Thanks in advance.

Two men were talking one day. "My wife asked me to buy Organic Vegetables from the produce market." said the first man. "So were you able to find some?" the second man, asked.... "Well when I got to the market, I asked the gardener, 'These vegetables are for my wife. Have they been sprayed with any Poison...

Firstly all the best to every one for 2017 And now the silly question, Of the two (2) routes that Google maps give/show which is the better of the two (2) to travel with a caravan regards

Woo hoo, I'm officially a grey nomad .........................well I will be once I track down that campervan I want, then I'm off, don't know where yet but that doesn't matter does it? Seems like it's the first time in my life I'm not chasing after kids or the hubby (bless him ) so a bit of planning to do...

I am looking to pick-up a 2009 model dual axle van tomorrow, which has a GVM of over 2000kg. I have read the regulations regarding "breakaway" set-ups, and which state that ALL wheels shall have hrakes. My question is;- Does this mean that older caravans need to be retro-fitted with brakes to the secon...

A massive Christmas night storm and heavy rain that has sparked damaging flash floods in Central Australia is being described as a once-in-a-half-century weather event Weather shuts Uluru national parkThe downpours also caused the closure of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park.Rangers closed th...

Wishing all Grey Nomads Forum members a and a safe and productive 2017. Aussie Paul

I have a 2011 dmax , and want a bit more power. Has anybody put a chip, such as a steinbaur or DP chip in theirs for more power? I am interested in your views Thanks, Bill

From our early days we have done the camping, camper-trailer and pop-top caravan thing. Each was fun, for a short while, but battling weird weather, fiddling around setting up and the drama/trauma of dragging an unstable thing behind us, I didn't want that any more. We have traveled extensively ove...

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Does anyone have any info on this, it looks like depending on the computer and the number of cells in the battery, the supply can be anything from 11.5 to 19v. The 12v adaptors for car use, sounds more like a suppressor, to cut out engine and alternator noise. Certainly I am confused about the supply vol...

Hello new to the forum. My husband, dog and myself are starting 'The Lap' end of Jan 2017. Im looking for anyone's suggestion on where to stay with a caravan the night prior to boarding spirit of Australua from Melbourne which is dog friendly and close to the terminal as we do not know Melbourne at all. T...

from Cheryl and I may you have a wonderful Christmas time wherever you are and if you are traveling today, travel safe. For whatever 2017 brings may it be an answer to your dreams. Best wishes and enjoy to the fullest Brian and Cheryl

Best value for money free to air caravan antenna,brand and model, rate yours please. Ty lan

Merry Christmas to all Forum members from sunny Charleville in southwestern Queensland. Hope your Christmas stocking were filled with goodies and that you all have a happy, healthy and safe 2017. Cheers Joe

After managing to stay in that awesome $100 a week powered site in the Whitsundays for 11 weeks over the winter Plodnalong had to head south for work. Now he has completed another grain harvest at three grain receival sites for Grainflow, in Surat, Nyngan and Birchip. He has been over three states and s...

Is it good idea to remake 2017 FORD F450 XLT installing a truck camper. I plan to buy this one due to power it has and install 2017 Northern Lite Special Edition Series Campers 9-6 Q CLA

Yes, my latest problem concerns my big toe. I kicked it on a piece of concrete about a week ago & tore the nail nearly off. So Lots of antiseptic cream & bandaids used for the next few days. On Wednesday it was throbbing so bad off I went to the GP. She said the nail had to come off & sent me off...