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Once again I had some luck at the Sunday Markets, Found this model camper trailer, Another one for the Caravan collection, this makes it 11 now. This Camper is about the size of a match box, L= 6.5CM W= 3.0CM H= 3.5CM (IN UP POSITION) folded down = 2.3cm Now looking for some wooden blind slats to ma...

G,day all, my solo nomad travels started on April 25th after selling up and quitting my job at Useless Loop (shark Bay w.a.) First stop was just down the road at Carrarang station for a few days winding down.i then stocked up supplies in Carnarvon and headed inland to Gascoyne Junction for the night. Ne...

They have started work on freecamp at Stanhope finally, hopefully it will be ready for warmer weather.

I have finally finished repositioning my grey water tank, The tank originally was mounted where the rear water tank is meant to be, and that water tank was installed way up front, which really up set the ball weights when filled up. Now everything is positioned about the suspension and the ball weigh...

I have been working in the fruitful orchards of northern Victoria since January and am now heading north for a warm winter. I have had a week off in the lovely town of Coolamon near Wagga Wagga doing clean up - great caravan park with just the basics and only $10 a night for a powered site - and am heading off...

Hi all we are days away from signing our plans for the van the aircon that is on the plans is a dometic b3200 which is not a reverse cycle model should we go for a reverse cycle model or not confused rogngab

Gday... Today is National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day. Please take the time to read on ... and understand what life with Fibromyalgia is like - Fibromyalgia (FM or FMS) is characterised by chronic widespread pain and allodynia (a heightened and painful response to pressure). Fibromyalgia sympto...

Could GN's please read my query regarding Dometic Aircon's on the General Forum Page and assist if possible Regards Fitzy

Hi All, Spelling was my worst part of my education. Do we have a spelling / spell checker icon anywhere here. I had a thought if we do, and members know about it. Then we may get more folks contributing /joining in, on the various topics. Many do hold back because of their spelling, and may feel embarras...

HI guys this is new to us as we are just starting out and are looking for a smaller van to tow behind Hyundai ix35 with tow ball weight of 140kg and max towing of 1600kg. Have looked at a lot of small vans but we wanted an ensuite. I have been looking at a Bailey Orion 2012 but don't know to much about them apart f...

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Does anyone know the location of the external regulator for the alternator on a Toyota coaster bus model RB20 built 1986, have searched high and low with no success, it's got a 22R petrol engine.

Hi to all grey nomads. We are looking to buy a new 40 litre (or there abouts) portable fridge for our travels and would like to hear from anyone about their experiences regarding make, amp draw etc. We are quite interested in the Engel MR40F 38L, but have also been looking online and have seen a Giant 45L....

I have recently retired my ED falcon tug. The replacement is an auto BF falcon futura. I have a question for anyone that may be using a similar vehicle as a tug. Did you have to add or alter the transmission oil cooler. The reason I ask is because 3 mechanics have given me 3 conflicting pieces of advice. So...

who uses Evans waterless coolant dibs

Hi, if I said I was contemplating adding shock absorbers to our 1999 Jayco Masport Poptop what would you say? ??Waste of money ?? Can't be done ?? Good idea Reasoning: recently whilst on "safari" I had an occasion to move our van about 20metres from under a tree when the wind picked up at a lunch...

Had a text this morning at 5.15 from the bank asking had we spent $175.91 at the chemist warehouse at 5.10am. Replied that we hadn't, then had a phone call asking to confirm. Credit card cancelled, now have to wait 5-7 working days to get a new one. Some low life, bottom dwelling, scum sucker had skimmed m...

For those Grey Nomads down South and thinking of making their way North for the Winter.The day time temps are still in the high 20's and touching 30 at times with the over night temps around 14/15. Very dry and the locals will tell you that the humidity has been above average this year, thankfully has dis...

I saw this ad on Facebook tonight. I know nothing about these Vans,Their history quality etc. This is a link to their homepage. http://www.goldstarrv.com.au/ It may interest some on the site.

Hi forum followers. I am writing to ask if any owners of the new release 2016 Golf Savannah 578 caravans have checked to see if their caravans Manufacturers Vin/Identification Plate details match what has been supplied as standard on the van? I'm mainly referring to the tyres/rims that are spec...