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Good article on Solar Panels in issue 238 Caravan & Motorhome mag. Check out their website and look for issue 238 - http://www.candm.com.au/

Hi All, As we are intending to do a fair bit of free camping I thought I'd get some advice on water filtration. My question is, How good are these BEST filters? Can I put reasonable quality river water, say Murray, through them and safely drink? The salesman says Yes, but I would prefer unbiased opinion....

A fresh team of firefighters is on its way to Western Australia's far north to relieve exhausted crews battling an enormous blaze that has burnt across the heart of the Kimberley. Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) incident controller Lee Vallence said there were currently about 50 p...

A few weeks ago I found myself motoring through outback Queensland and booked in at a park at Cunnamulla (nice park). From memory, the lady at the office said "that will be $30 per night - are there more than two people?" I told her there was just me and she said "then it's only $25". I had never thought a...

I have a Jayco made in April this year. We have been camping in Canberra for 3 mths. In that time two of the handles have broken. The hadles are rectangular. If you have the same problem, here is how to open the drawer. Pull the handle hard so you can access the hole underneath. This will involve breaking t...

Pleased and surprised to have a chance meet-up with Kathy & Dave (Kaid) today at Waverley Creek Rest Area, south of St Lawrence in Queensland. Great to catch up with Kathy again and to meet Dave for the first time. The eagle-eyed Kath spotted me taking some rubbish to a wheelie bin - glad I decided to...

Today we left the property north of Bundaberg where we had been house sitting. We are now caretakers (security only) at the Bundaberg Gliding Club just south of Bundaberg on the way to Childers. Shower, toilet, power $50/week Not a bad deal. We will be here until mid Dec. Cheers to all Alice

I have a new question, this time does anyone know anything about the Cell Caravans. We were looking at 5 th Wheelers but there is too much that my husband doesn't like the sound of with them, and we have looked at Cell before and they have the perfect van we want in size and internally for the style of travel...

Any recommendations about buying an RV. Best places, etc. If dealer or gumtree. What to look out for?

We have an ibis rooftop air con. No idea on if mk 1 2 or 3. Looks like 2 or 3 from pictures. I cannot seem to find specific details on power it uses on start up and to run? Does any one know???

I have been looking at upgrading my caravan and thought I had made my final choice when I happened to look through a Villa caravan. Does anyone on the forum either own a Villa or have any knowledge about the quality of these vans? Thanks in advance for any replies.

Does anybody know of a reasonably priced place to park up for a week near or near to a tram/bus/train to the Melbourne CBD, or is that impossible

It looks like the creepy clown syndrome has invaded the west, below is a linkhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-10-09/creepy-clown-craze-hits-perth-wa/7916562?section=waThey have caught one, I will assume that he will go to court, be given a $50 note, and told to go home and have a lay downAno...

120 amp 24 volt brushless alternater out of my old Fuso motorhome bus . Weighs a heap too !! Charges house batteries as well .

So, where are the best places to wash those RV's?

The other half wants a coffee machine for the van. Can anyone recommend a particular model? Preferably not a pod type as we like to brew to our own strengths as we do at home. Have been looking at a delonghi at HNs but the reviews weren't too good which is a pity as it wasn't much bigger than a pod machine. Ap...

Hi guys im sticks from West Oz , we have been carravaning for 15 years & enjoy the life style, also fellow carravanners. I am posting regards Truma (Trauma) hot water system not functioning due to massive water leak. The system is a 2013 model. Has any body else experienced a problem with their...

Usual disclaimer, that I am not a cabinet maker, and the only thing I know about wood, is that it is made from the same stuff as my head There has been reports from other members about Jayco Conquest draws coming open This fix may be helpful to others Hopefully the pictures tell a story This first picture i...

Is there any good free camps on the coast road between Forster nsw and Grafton nsw ,we always travel inland usually but it's been a few years since we have been on the coast road,I know it's C/P territory .so I guess on that road they will be like rocking horse poo. appreciate any advise regards Ron...

gday all, we are off to the Grampians from Adelaide next week, so just looking for any previous experiences you may have had. The Lakeside Tourist park,Halls Gap looks good, even though a little out of town? We love to hike so 4-5 days here. Then maybe drop down to Glenelg River, Nelson. Any suggestion f...