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OK it did not wark -- Edited by PeterD on Sunday 23rd of October 2016 05:31:48 PM

The plan was to use our Falcon and an old Juncko for a few months to put our toe in the water. We also put the rig in the water, so to speak. Fate moved it's huge hand and the Juncko broke it's back.(32 years old though so it has earned it's keep) between Hughenden and Winton. So back to Flanagan Reserve, Mou...

Hi all and please forgive my ignorance as a first-time traveler. We have a Jayco Swan that we are taking on its first run this weekend. Only a short trip of 2hrs. I have attached photos of the battery setup and switches. Just wondering if there is anything that needs explaining. The hot water service we a...

Has anyone fitted one of these gadgets. I have a 4 cyl. Mazda diesel, non turbo. The sales pitch is good, but.......?

in the Greynomad Times. Aussie Paul. -- Edited by aussie_paul on Friday 21st of October 2016 12:52:53 PM

Couple in their nineties are both having problems remembering things. During a check-up, the doctor tells them that they're physically okay, but they might want to start writing things down to help them remember.. Later that night, while watching TV, the old man gets up from his chair. 'Want anyt...

How far in advance do you need to book a permit for a n/park can you turn up and then order one?????

Hi all. I wanted to do a road trip camping to Sydney in December to try out nice spots for paddleboarding and saw that free camps are not really looking that good an option anymore. Can anyone suggest some not too expensive caravan parks for camping along the coast that would be suitable? Having a conver...

Hi All, we have sold our house and are getting a new van and travelling for a couple of years. We are having problems getting insurance as we dont have a fixed address. There must be lots of people in our situation and we are after advice as to what we can do, best regards KazzaDave

Considering purchasing Waeco or Engle as backup fridge/freezer. I'm in the process of looking at the budget for the set up. Question on setting up second/dual battery to run second fridge? Currently have the usual (?) setup - lead from main battery to isolator, then through to trailer plug at towba...

Hi guys, Just wondering how YOU level your dual axle van on one side only when parking up at a camp spot.. My new van comes with a TRAIL A MATE JACK so that may help me but would like your ideas etc. What equipment do you carry or recommend etc.... Lance

We stopped at this pretty place on our way home recently. Room for four or five vans. Beautifully maintained amenities block, $5 00 for electricity. Honesty box. Potable water for your tanks and, Wonder upon wonders, a great big pile of firewood and a nice circle of stones for the fire. We had the pleas...

Hi every one; Just a quick one......... what size socket to fit the sacraficial anode in the hot water heater in my caravan. Just a standard gas/240 Volt heater that jayco fit to there caravans. The largest one that i have is 24 mm and doesn't come close. Thanks

We have a slight leak in one of our forward windows which is hinged at the top and can be opened by a window winder (see first pic). The leak appears to be coming from the area covered by the window opening mechanism (black box in the photo). You can see a drip hanging onto the bottom of the black housing. I wo...

G'Day All Does anyone know of a Xcel spread sheet to download for Caravan expences ie Fuel mileage etc Thanx Ron

Hello all, very new (bie) here! I am interested in any feedback regarding the webasto diesel hotplate, as we are considering getting one for a new off road van we hope to purchase next year. Curious if there is any odour outside van and where the best exhaust point might be. Cheers and thanks in advance,...

hi Anyone going to this event next week? cheers gref

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