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I am hoping to tow an 18' pop-top to Lakes Entrance in Vic, going down thru Bega / Eden, NSW. My google search results suggest that much of the trip is through mountains. Can anyone offer comment on how mountainous it might be, and is it suitable for a comfortable drive towing a van. My tug is a 4.8 litre Pat...

Hi all. As I am slowly but surely turning into an old fart, nearly 68, I thought that I would fit struts to my A van pop top roof. This may be a stupid observation but what happens when the roof is down and the canvas folds in ? It looks as though it is too much to fit behind the struts. Am I stupid or what ????

Another newbie couple here. Well, almost. Back when, we lived for 10 years in an on-site van in a great caravan park in Mandurah WA. Sadly like many big town parks, it was given over to housing development and is no more. We loved the lifestyle.. no gardening or big house maintenance, just incredib...

Wheres a great place to put a Motorhome up in Longreach for a week or so, that we can get transport to most of things there

Is there anyone using one of the Anderson wdh as their preferred wdh.Our hayman Reese hitch needs repairing so I don't know wether to renew or repair Thanks for any input Trevor

Hello every one... Kazza here wanting some help with getting some knowledge on a metal detector. I have never had one ..Yet wanted one and I am buying on in the next couple of weeks and would love feed back on how good they are if you have one...very Appreciated ...Kazza

Had a minor accident 8 months ago, and had to replace our Suburban hot water heater. This was done under warranty (thanks CIL), and replaced by a reputable repairer (A1 Caravans, Midland WA). Our water heater is not keeping up to water flow ie, just enough hot water for one fast shower. Then wait for the...

Hi all, Just a quick question. If I have the van connected to car and put van only on weighbridge still connected to car that is off the weighbridge does that give me a accurate ATM of the van?? My mind is saying it will be accurate enough. Please don't make the answers too painful or get too technical as Unc...

can anyone advise, our jayco journey pop top skirt has been replaced due to broken zip. New skirt zips are really hard to slide open. Have tried silocon spray And did not work. Trying to avoid having skirt taken off again. Van is only 4 months old. Have looked in search section but not much there.

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I read the other thread posted in June, and have saved links to the Great Whites and the ones Yuglamron used. Just wondering if there are any new opinions/thoughts? We don't do a lot of night driving, but sometimes we have to (family are all coastal, we are 7 hours inland at present), and roos are a worr...

Hi, if anyone is looking for something to do this weekend there is the Kerang carnival of Music, followed by Gospel music at Ibis Caravan Park, walkups welcome and hosted by entertainer Johnny Doyle. Proceeds from Gospel music morning goto Kerang SES.

Hi all, Just wondering, how do we get on with my hubbies cpap machine and the motorhome. Do we need to do any modifications at all and will it use much power when we are free camping? We will have both solar and a generator but are hoping to get by with just the solar. now when answering dont get too technic...

FYI--- There is a CMCA rally in Tassie from the 13th March 2017 to 19th March inclusive, it is being held in PONTVILLE, just north of HOBART, expect to see 500 or more extra motorhomes competing for those free site from mid or late January on, it's enough for me to put off my trip till next year........ Bu...

Has anybody been in here lately,what were the roads for a motor home low clearance? Some sites say bitumen all the way but Google earth does not look like that

Hi All. I am new to the GN Forum and also to motor homes with our recently bought 2010 Jayco Optimum. Has anyone had any positive experiences with inflatable kayaks? The theory is good but have heard mainly negative comments regarding the practicalities. Cheers, TandW

80,000 blondes meet in a football stadium for a "Blondes Are Not Stupid" Convention.The leader says, "We are all here today to prove to the world that blondes are not stupid. Can I have a volunteer?"A blonde gingerly works her way through the crowd and steps up to the stage.The leader asks her, "What is...

We have been looking at our Insurance policy where we have cover for Accidental Damage( Australia Wide cover) and pay an extra premium every year to have this. The idea being that when we are travelling in the van we are covered for the gear we have, eg camera, hearing aids, jewellery etc. This is on t...

G'day nomads, my name is dave and my partner and better half for the last 38 years is rose. We have always claimed our hometown as being Newcastle even though we actually live in Lake Macquarie which some people will try and convince you is a separate city. Over the years we have both lived and worked in pl...

Hi, First time here and getting organised for the next phase. New Starcraft poptop is due off the Jayco line on Friday, so looking forward to getting it home and organised for the first 'shake down' trip. Only somewhere reasonably close to get familiar and organise the little bits and pieces we will ne...