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Although not related to caravans, I have a boat trailer walkway for sale - boat and trailer sold - new buyer didn't want the walkway. Makes it easy to retrieve boat as you don't have to contend with slippery boat ramps. It came off our trailer that housed our 4.29 Stacer Seaway, but would suit many size bo...

G'day all, a couple of new members on here. Matt and Sue. I retired in Jan 2011 and Sue retired recently. We own a 17'6" Concept Innovation which we purchased in May 2016. Shortly after, we headed off on a trip from Canberra to Darwin, down the west coast and then home. Around 4 months and 18500km's. We lo...

And a jolly new year to all I hate using a blunt knife to carve meat etc. I sharpen my good quality knives on a stone but only get them serviceable but never razor sharp as I would like. Who out there is able to get a knife really sharp and do you have any techniques of secrets you are willing to share. Che...

I hope this forum is a bit more helpful than the The Caravaners Forum. I have just bought a new caravan. I have not had a caravan before. I have been advised that in order to connect the power from my house to my caravans 240 V power inlet connector (or whatever these things are called) I cannot just run a nor...

Hi All Has anyone purchased PURPLE alum cleaner , if so did you purchase in shop or on the net. I cant see it for sale anywhere other than on the net .

I have travelled this road without towing a caravan. My questions is towing a Jayco Heritage 2004 with a Toyota Land cruiser LC200 2013 (v8 Auto) , my questions is there are a couple of 15k turns should this be OK. Travelled from Wauchope to Walcha with a Nissan Patrol manual and did OK. I think just wa...

Hi has any one stayed at Muswellbrook showground lately, is it OK, thanks in advance, need somewhere between Wyee and Tamworth for an overnighter.

I've been on Prospecting Sabbatical and am taking my 3 Grandkids, all on the autism spectrum, plus my Wife/Daughter to Greens on 9th January for a week....Kayak, fish, etc... Q1. How crowded is Greens L. at the moment?...have the Van and going to pitch a Family Size tent etc...still reasonabl...

Shut the front gate! October started the way September finished, cold and wet, what happened to spring? October also started with the AFL Grand Final on the 1/10 and then NRL Grand Final 2/10. The 2/10 was also the start of Daylight Saving for NSW, VIC and SA only. It also started with more storms and e...

hello everyone, strop n i r in hay at the moment. Going to mildura for a day or two. Then adelaide. Anyone like to visit us. Will out the kettle on. If u c us stop n say hello. Also, does anyone know if we can stay at mildura showgrounds n if not, where can u recommend. Thanks -- Edited by the rocket on Monday 2nd...

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I know this has been discussed many times but we are about to set off on the "big lap" We purchased our 2nd hand van with a 12/240 compressor fridge newly installed and was given the former 3 way fridge as well. We use the 3 way on the patio as a bar fridge and it works like magic. With all the talk about having e...

Hi we are planing a trip to the tip of Austratia later this year we have a Jayco Journey outback POPTOP can any help with the road conditions and some places to stay thanks. -- Edited by MiDE on Tuesday 3rd of January 2017 05:59:17 PM -- Edited by MiDE on Tuesday 3rd of January 2017 05:59:59 PM

Hi There. Should you be visiting SA and wishing to spend time in the hills in such places as Hahndorf, can I recommend to you all the wetlands at Mt Barker. There is parking available for big rigs and a caravan or two. This wetland has a wonderful array of birdlife and provides a very pleasant walk....

Hi All, I have just purchased a 2nd Hand Van. The previous owner has given me a wiring diagram so I can wire up the Tug. I have worked out all the wires except one which is on pin 9 which comes from the Brakesafe unit on the van to the car. I am wondering what this wire is for and what it should connect to. Some ha...

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Here we are again, the end of another one, December the 31st 2016, another year done and dusted. Best wishes to all Grey Nomads for a happy and successful 2017. Enjoy your New Years Eve celebrations, but please stay safe, particularly on the road, remember there will be plenty out there driving with a s...

Hi folks, Can anyone suggest a way that I can clean the chequer plate on the caravan of road grime and dust, any product that you can suggest, not too fussed on using acid to etch the surface. Best regards Banglabill

Hi I am new to the forum even though I read old notes. We are in the process of buying a new satellite dish. I am looking a maxi view crank up valued at $1200 does anyone know anything about them. Thanks Peter

I am trying to ensure that Mercedes Australia fix their Sprinter vans, before they kill somebody. I was talking to one of your drivers, Ryhs (Sunshine coast) which has one of the latest Sprinters and like I am, he and many others are very concerned about one of the major problems with Mercedes Sprint...