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After 17 years living in a caravan park and watching 100s of people muck about for 10 to 30 minutes backing in beside a slab, it is probably time to pass on my tip. Here goes.BACKING your van in beside a slab is EASY My Tip of the day (A) Measure the over all width of your van tyres from outside to outsid...

A beautiful woman loved growing tomatoes, but couldn't seem to get her tomatoes to turn red. One day, while taking a stroll, she came upon a gentleman neighbor who had the most beautiful garden full of huge red tomatoes. The woman asked the gentlemen,"What do you do to get your tomatoes so red?" The ge...

Hi all. I am heading to Barossa in early November. I was going to free camp at Greenock Reserve. In Camps 8 it states 24 hours. Bugger, I wanted to stay 3 nights. Does anyone know how strict they are ? If they charge a "small fee" surely it wouldn't matter staying 3 nights as long as it isn't packed ?

Not my ideas just a few things stolen from Jayco Owners forum newsletter http://rvlife.com/rv-organizing-tips/

Hi All My son in Melb has just advised me that when he took my van to be put in storage he noticed a musty odour The van has been closed up for about 18 months I don't return from Thailand for 3 weeks any suggestions on what I can do as I will be living in it permanently in 5 weeks Thanking all in anticipation Wo...

Gday folks. Is there a rule against having the main house batteries as the supply for the break away system. I am contemplating taking the 7AH battery away and hard wiring (via a fuse) directly to the house battery pack (2 x 100AH AGMs). The way I read the rules is that they need to hold the brakes on for 15 m...

Hi all. I have just put a 200w solar panel on my caravan roof. Question is will a caravan cover scratch or damage it in any way ? When the wind blows you often see covers lifting and moving. Just thinking of options and precautions..

Hi I have a Truma HWS that works on Gas, but not on AC. I am seeking advise on what could be the possible issue or repairer in Sydney. The AC is okay to the the power point. Thanks Frank

Travelling to Tassie soon but would like your opinions on the better route to Moree. Should I go via Toowoomba and the Newell Highway or take the New England Highway. Thanks in advance.

G'day! I started travelling this beautiful island home of ours at the age of 17. (1960) In a lot of cases, my job, as an interstate driver took me to all the places that are now part of the "bucket list" for many of the younger generation. The Birdsville, and Strezleki tracks, (when they were tracks) Gibb...

Has any one used the cordless Aldi drills Thy are around $80 bare and around $25 for 2ah batteries 20v only want it for light home work and doing a few fixes in garden

Milenco Mirrors Vibrating. Does anyone else have this problem? We had the old sort that tie on with straps and it was fine as far as no vibration. We had the chance to purchase the Milenco from friends who upgraded to the Clear View but they are above our budget. But we find they vibrate to the point of anno...

Just reading on the caravanners forum that a person had total care tow pack and had a bit of an issue Have a read and maybe contact RACV, I have and awaiting a reply On a recent trip I got talking to a fellow camper. He was returning home from interstate after a trip he had been planning for ages had to be cur...

A farmer decied it was time to upgrade his herd of cows, so he went to the bank maanger and got approval to buy a new bull at the next bull sale - the following week. He bought the bull and took it home. A week or so later, the bank manager saw the farmer in the street. "How's the new bull going?" asked the bank ma...

Won't be long now and the supposedly Greens Free-Loaders will start settling in for their 5-6 month stay, I myself do not understand this migration for long periods of time, yes it is a nice spot for a few days especially in the off season, but for months on end you must truly be cheap skates to do that. And...

Hi, Can anyone explain how the duel fuel tanks and instrument panel works? I have 138 litres (1 x 93l and 1 x 45l). The indicator can show I have less than 100 klms range left but I can only get 100 or so litres in the tank. This happens when around town (about 14klms / 100klm) and also when towing (about 20-22...

A TRAVELLER was taken to hospital after a spectacular crash involving a caravan in Queensland. Witnesses described the scene near Torbanlea as "carnage". It is believed a 4WD crossed to wrong side of Bruce Highway and smashed into a caravan being towed in the opposite direction at about 1.45am. o...