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I hope that this is not too low tech, for the Techies CornerThe sun visor on my 2006 model Fiat Ducato, does not swivel to cover the door windowHas anyone managed to find a swivel one?I use an old fold out paper map, bent (or torn), to correct width and length. I place about 10mm over the top of the window, an...

Hi - After reading the latest Grey Nomad News about rollovers and avoiding sway situations , got me thinking . I am not a fan of loading up the rear of my van for obvious reasons and what if i remove the heavy rear steel pipe bumper bar ! Do you guys have any thoughts on this . Lots of vintage vans did not have th...

Tell me about antennas Should i go winegard or sat dish

Want to put a radio in the tug so grabbed the old spare change tin which has not been emptied for 16 months. Have to drive 35 klm to the bank which has a coin machine for counting no problems. Start the machine message comes up do you want the proceedes in your account, start machine. After five minutes a sli...

To run a tv in an evening is it best to get a gennie or can you bank up solar power. If you can bank up solar power whats the best type of system. Just not sure if to get a portable solar panel will it be enough or get a gennie. I know a lot of people don't like others using a gennie but travelling with a toddler pa...

Hi All. New to the site and New to caravanning. Been looking on for sale hoping to find a ute. we are in central Qld and looking at buying a ute to tow a 21ft golf challenger, low klms already set up for towing. Prefer dual cab. We have a Toyota 1 tonne workmate with canopy & frame for back that's a 2007 onl...

We are finally doing it, retired, 20ft caravan, a bit excited and a bit wary, at least I am. Husband seems quietly confident. Are there any of you experienced nomads put there that could help with where to go. Headed for Kalgoorlie, then where to? I want to see Ayers Rock, then ? I was thinking south for s...

Hi I am a newbi just wondering if anyone has a EVO Lithium batty system and how good are they?

Have you a dirty roof on your van,my van is not under cover and keeps getting crap on the roof from the trees where I park it,if you are in the same situation here is how I bought it back to new looking,I dampened the roof with water and sprinkled Ajax Powder on it and with a little bit of elbow grease it came up...

As new condition. White with grey interior. 25449 kms. Set up for towing. Satelitte navigation (GPS). Side steps, trailer sway control, multi function steering wheel featuring bluetooth, cruise control and entertainment controls. Dual controls for A/C, driver and passenger. Flexiglass Spor...

Today is the 50th anniversary of the battle of Long Tan. Sadly the Vietnamese Govt has at the last moment cancelled the homage for veterans families and friends from paying their respects. We honour our diggers for their bravery and sacrifice and hope that all who have made the difficult return to Vie...

Very cute short video If you need a good laugh . . . . . https://www.youtube.com/embed/prfCkIOdeAc?rel=0&controls=0&showinfo=0

G'day! On a number of occasions, I have mentioned that, in 1960, at 17 years old, I started travelling our beautiful island. It was all because I was being paid, as a truckie, and many years later as a coach captain. The Birdsville, Tanami, Strezleckie and Warburton tracks were just that, tracks. The G...

SINKHOLES - A Scary Worldwide phenomenon https://www.youtube.com/embed/TLUgEXI9RYI?rel=0

G'day! Unless your van is built to travel offroad, and you are a VERY experienced traveller, do yourself a favour, don't go that way. The van is 20 feet long. There's lots of room to take too much stuff. Having started travelling Oz in 1960, I strongly recommend that you park the van in your driveway, the...

Our Coast to Coast SW6DEA HWS fires up on gas, runs for a few seconds, then cuts out. It then attempts a restart and sometimes keeps going, and sometimes cuts out and restarts. If not going after 3 start attempts we have to switch it off and try again. I had put this down to an old gas cylinder that I think had...

We are looking at the Milenco Omni Directional TV antenna (mushroom type) and before we go purchasing, I am wondering if anyone has one installed and am curious as to how well it works. Thanks in advance