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Gday all As you may know we are planning a big one in 2018. We decided we would hire a 26 foot motorhome and tour Canada and USA for 2 weeks. (only Washington state and BC to Skagway). Other than the driving on the wrong side of the road and the steering wheel on the left had of the c0ckpit can anyone highlight...

Problem. Sciatic nerve, lower back. First available visit to a surgeon is 27 March '17. Constant pain in my back and legs. Can't sleep, sit, walk or stand without pain. Go to a doctor, and more pills, which I don't really want to take. Then there's this "Bio-Healing Bracelet". like so many other "magic...

Last week, I took my grandchildren to a restaurant. My 8-year-old grandson asked if he could say grace. As we bowed our heads he said, "God is good, God is great. Thank you for the food, & I would thank you even more if Grandpa gets us ice cream for dessert. And liberty & justice for all. Ame...

What's three foot long and buggers a chook??? an axe

How long has it been since you have checked your breakaway brake controller test button in your vans .I have been back home now from a 2 month trip down south to visit relo,s in NSW and the other day as i was going around the van doing a visual inspection ,i had a look at ours ,pressed the test button ,and it wa...

I know I have asked earlier about an annexe for my camper! It's not an annexe I am after though, it's an awning. My slide on sits high off the ground when it's on my truck, approx 9ft. My question is does anyone know what type of awning would have legs long enough to suit? It would have to be a wind up because I c...

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This has probably been done to death but there is an interesting group on Facebook for people who grew up in the 50's, 60's etc.....some good memories there. Link below if interested. https://www.facebook.com/groups/167038070326555/ Good Luck

Does anyone know the difference between Caframo Sirocco 807 and Sirocco II ,12 volt fans? I can not find the difference from the web information I have seen.

For those traveling the Central West of NSW on the Newel Hwy. Ryans Caravans Dubbo have just completed our 3 year 65000 + service. Total cost $1,222- of which $755- were parts and the rest labour. Brakes and Bearings were the major contributor. Had the Outback from 9am to 4pm. While their customer serv...

Hi all. Just returned from a couple of weeks free camping. I can really recommend 3 great free camps. Yarrangobilly, NSW, Cobargo Pub, NSW and Cowwar in Vic. All three get my tick of approval for a return trip. Col P

Diesel fuel (I did not bother jotting down the point of a cent per liter)Bunbury 126 cpl Tammin 125 cpl Coolgardie 126 cplThe following is the Nullarbor sectionNorseman 141 cpl Balladonia 165 cpl ****lebiddy 174 cpl Madura 165 cpl Eucla 155 cpl Nullarbor 175 cpl Nullaroo 133 cpl Penong 131 cpl Cedu...

Hi all well thankyou Mr Turnball spent 50 plus years busting a gut bringing up kids working 55 to 70 hours a week super comes in so put a little extra in to have a decent retirement cruising this great country in the van ,and what do our pollies do is shaft us ,we are far from rich have a nice car and van and few b...

Eril and I spent a couple of hours with the 3 grandies yesterday while their parents were in a meeting. Aussie Paul. -- Edited by aussie_paul on Thursday 5th of January 2017 09:33:56 PM

All I have a combo package ready to go but willing to separate: 2005(my06) Jeep Laredo Navigator It great condition and serviced regularly Bright SilverInterior ColourgreyTransmission5 speed AutomaticBody5 doors 5 seat SUVDrive Type4X4 Dual RangeEngine6 cylinder Diesel Turbo Intercooled...

I Woke up this morning to overcast skies here in Perth, Could hardly believe it after the scorcher we endured yesterday, ( our house 42.8 Deg C ) officially 40.0 Deg C, Funny how the Official temp is always lower than what all other gauges read ??? SWMBO reckons they do that so as not to scare the Tourists...

Hi all, This big kid has climbed back in the saddle after all these years. I went with Lambie to do the Xmas grocery shop this morning. Loaded the car and got in and left the car park. The next thing I see is this mini bike pull up 100mtr round the corner. That can't be legal. So I stopped behind him and got out....

The heater you have in your van, does the body of the heater get hot? is separation required between it and stored items? Does the fan make much noise? Taking the exhaust out the back or to the side of the van, have you had complaints or comments about the diesel exhaust smell?

Hi all. Many of us have to tour around on a low budget. If you have tinkering/handyman skills and $10-12,000 available you can build a caravan to spread your wings. Here I'll explain the errors and the positive decisions made 12 months after I built our van and having completed a "lap?" last winter. T...