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my wife and i have just brought a matilda motor home and are looking to travel down the great ocean road to adelaide but my wife is a bit worried about the van on the great ocean road being to sharper bends . has any body ever had this problem regards john

G'day all. Just joined the group, & would like to ask for your advice. This time next year, me & the lovely will be doing Cape York, towing a 16 footer off road van. Instead of coming all the way back to Cairns, to get to the Savannah, there is a road called Dixie that leaves the H/way about halfway b...

Would like to run a HDML lead from the dining room to the bedroom on our Sunliner MH. There is a TV coax in the cavity running to the rear but unsure what obstructions could be in the way?? Would anyone have any ideas ? Thanks for all and any advice Bas

hello everyone, does anyone know the areas round, lismore, mullumbimby, murwiillumbah n nearby. We r going to this area sunday supposedly when there will be lots of rain n we want to b on high ground. So need to decide on somewhere. Thanks everyone. Rocket

A few years ago there was an old guy with a ute that had no engine and was being towed by 2 camels. This was between St George and Cunnamulla. He said he was on his second circuit of Oz. Just wondering if anyone has come across him lately.

Hi everyone. firstly thanks for a great, informative forum. Gonna have a go at putting up a few pics of our new (new to us) first ever caravan. Already got stuck in finding out how stuff works,and not, and looking fwd to many a happy times in the New Age Big Red. Lets hope i have better luck with the van than i...

If Hilary Clinton wins the U.S. presidential election, it will be the first time in history that two U.S. presidents have slept with each other! If Donald Trump wins the U.S. presidential election, it will be the first time in history that a billionaire moves into public housing vacated by a bla...

For sale-2012 Majestic Knight Series 4 20ft6 ext, semi off road. 16in wheels, low klms/air con/centre door/queen bed/full ensuite/washing machine/ lge shower/gas and elect hot water/176L 2 door 3 way fridge/cafe seats/ large pullout pantry plus small pantry/TV/ 2 x Batteries/ 2 x 100w solar pan...

My motorhome is based on the Renault Master van. It is rear wheel drive with duel wheels across the back. The dashboard has a traction control switch which allows me to engage traction control at the flip of the switch. Should I drive with this on or off? Or should I only engage it in slippery conditions...

would anyone have had a suspension upgrade to their Ranger / BT 50 /Isuzu /Colorado our van has a tare of 2.8tonne and it weighs the back of the ute down a bit so I'm looking if anyone else has had the same situation and done an upgrade . It doesn't dip much and the WDH has accounted for any discrepancy . But I...

We have a 2010 Jayco Starcraft and I noticed the test light was red on our break away system before our recent trip and was red on return.I can only think that the battery did not charge via the tow vehicle for some reason.Do I get a trickle charger to properly charge it and check out why the tug did not charg...

after a few days in Airlie Beach but you will have to wait till the June update to read all about it sorry

hi Everyone and thank you for this forum. i have a few years left before I'm able to make a big trip, but my dream is finally becoming a reality. For years, I've dreamt of having my own little gypsy caravan. Ideally, I would like to stay someone spectacular near the sea and beaches. i finally bought my...

Just wondering if anyone home brews on the road ? I'm trying to convince the boss that I will be able to still on the road , will just require us to be stationary for a cupla weeks at a time . Cheers Al

Hi All. As some of you will remember we were one of the unfortunates to buy a new "lemon" Supreme van. We found the Dealers Service Manager very difficult to deal with from our 1st issue a week after collecting the van - she always argued, tried to fob me off or book the van in for many weeks or even months ah...

Plodnalong got to Theodore before being distracted by Mundubbera and 2 weeks of mandarin picking. Bugger me that is hard work for little money! Luckily Manpower rang so it's back southwesterly to Surat, south of Roma for some grain site work. If you are going through town do explore the local shop as i...

Imitation Lettuce. What is it made of and is the texture the same as real lettuce. The recipe could have all types of flavors. What effect would it have on farming if it was to be mass produced. Moorey

Hello All, Have you all had the experience of importing the caravan to New Zealand? Please share your experiences on it like which forwarding company did u guys use? I have shipped the caravan to Auckland by using shipfromuk. The price is very competitive and the services was excellent. If you have...

Hi all, I'm a very to this site. I would really like someone to tell me how I could post a job under the work classified on the website? There are lost of GN posting and I can't seem to find the area where you post? please help! Thanks :)

Hi folks, I'm grey and do an increasing number of long trips with the camper trailer (Sandy) and 4WD (Mr Burble) so I guess I qualify as a GN. Probably the biggest buzz I get is to crest a rise on a desert road and see to infinity with barely a sign of human existence. Currently in the Kimberley about to di...