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I am not a Motor Mechanic or any type of ElectricianRecently I had the pleasure of the windscreen wipers stop workingBy elimination I traced the fault to the motor mechanismThe stalk looked OK to my untrained eyeI removed the windscreen wiper motor mechanism, and found an obvious faultSee the attac...

Situated on the Campaspe River about 15 km from Elmore and about 20 km from Greens Lake and 5 km from Elmore Field Days site. A lovely extensive grassed and FLAT area beside the river. Toilet block and Dump Point. Tracks are well formed and gravel surface...no mud. Popular today with about 15 to 20 vans a...

Whilst on 240 volt heating hot water the pump started running and hot water spewed out of an overflow. I switched the 240 off water continued to run out with the pump running emptying my main storage tank. Any ideas. Thanks

Usual disclaimer, I have no affiliation, just a happy customer I required a windscreen wiper motor for my Fiat Ducato 2006 Motorhome, chassis model ZFA 244 This model was made between 2002 and 2006 Previous and later models have a different windscreen wiper motorThe only Fiat Commercial dealer in W...

When crossing on the ferry how do you keep your fridge going in the caravan ???. Apparently you can't use gas & there's no power available so what's the answer.

We are just getting organised to become Grey Nomads. We have sold our house and have no contacts here that we can use as a mail address. One option is to rent a Post Office Box and then get mail sent on from that to whereever we happen to be. Does anyone know of other options ?.

Julie Andrews Turning 79 - this is hysterical! To commemorate her birthday, actress/vocalist, Julie Andrews made a special appearance at Manhattan's Radio City Music Hall for the benefit of the AARP. One of the musical numbers she performed was 'My Favorite Things' from the legendary movie '...

Hi, were just starting out and I'd like to buy hubby a BBQ for Father's Day. I have no idea where to start. Can anyone recommend a good BBQ that will fit in the front of our 25ft Jayco sterling? Maybe one with a hood. Thanks in advance.

Hi all, I have just lashed out and bought a Discovery 4. I was wondering if anybody on this site has one (ie a discovery) and if so where did they locate their Radio. Mine has the controls on the Mic, but the speaker is on the unit. I could mount a separate speaker if need be. Its one of those little GME brand on...

Hi guys. Looking at getting a two way for the tug and was hoping for recommendations from people who have tried and tested various models. Cheap and cheerful is the key, we dont go too far off the beaten track but we do understand its importance so reliability is paramount...over!! Kezngaz.

A mother is driving her little girl to her friend's house for a play date. 'Mummy', the little girl asks, 'how old are you?''Honey, you are not supposed to ask a lady her age', the mother replied. 'It's not polite'.'OK', the little girl says, 'What colour was your hair 2 years ago?''Now really', the mo...

Our new Pajero sport fully set up and ready for the van (due for delivery) October - Retreat Fraser 21'6" 2235 Tare. Would love to hear from from anyone out there already using a sport as a tug. I reluctantly replaced my 2015 Kia Sorento with this as the Kia only had a 2T towing capacity and severely limite...

Hi we are Sonja (Son) and Lew, We have just started our journey in June 2016. Left the Sunny Coast and are currently in Karumba, waiting for a neighbour to arrive in his helicopter. He is taking us on a joy flight over the area, feeling pretty special. Anyway, I log on now and again and always find some inte...

I decided to work out the diesel usage in my diesel heater as I have been using it every night of late. It has been run on it's lowest setting for 90% of the time and on the highest setting for 10% of the time. (The 10% was mainly to burn off carbon at the end of each nights heating). From a measured 4 litres of di...

We bought a Manutec sidewinder and loved it. The last couple of months it has become almost impossible to wind up so we have gone back to using the normal jockey wheel. Does any one have ideas or suggestions as to how we can fix it. Ta.

Where did that month go? Yep, it's August, Xmas is just around the corner. I'm ducking for cover as we speak for saying that. Hang on, this is the July update so best we do a U Turn to the beginning of July (G'day Rocky) Now July started with slightly cooler weather but mostly at night, a few nights even g...

We are about to pick up our first caravan in October and are trying to get our car ready. We have a 2005 Prado to tow the van with, and are looking for some advice on what type of side mirrors are best for our car. Any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated George_n_Halle

Hi Guys. I am an experienced caravaner, I am about to upgrade my van and I was thinking of getting a new Kokoda Platoon XL X Trail. can anyone out there give me their thoughts before I buy this van. I am looking for opinions of people who own or have owned a Kokoda van, I would appreciate all your thoughts goo...

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TEN PUNS TO BRIGHTEN YOUR DAY1. Two vultures board an air plane; each is carrying two dead raccoons. The stewardess looks at them and says, "I'm sorry, gentlemen, only one carrion allowed per passenger."2. Two boll weevils grew up in the deep South. One went to Hollywood and became a famous actor. Th...