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I went around the van today and checked tyre pressures ready to go away Wednesday. All sitting on 40 psi. I then had a look at the compliance plate and found 310 kpa/44psi is printed there. 44 psi seems rather high to me, thoughts? Aussie Paul.

Son Matt got up early to go to Aldi for me. Not bad for $3.99 each. I got two water carriers and will probably try them for grey water when needed. Aussie Paul. -- Edited by aussie_paul on Monday 14th of March 2016 07:04:51 PM -- Edited by aussie_paul on Monday 14th of March 2016 07:17:46 PM -- Edited by au...

I have had my Engel 39lt fridge since 1992 , its the first of the grey coloured Engels , when they changed from the original , green / yellow colour , its still going strong . But I'm wondering if the newer model Engels are much more efficient as far as amps , I did ask at the Super show in Melb a couple of week...

We are heading to Alice Springs from Perth via the Great Central Road in a few days and I have been reading some conflicting commentary on whether or not it is advisable to adjust both caravan and tow vehicle tyre pressures on the unsealed stretches between Laverton and Yulara. We will have a 17ft tande...

We had the new towing gear put on our car for us to be able to tow pull a bigger van that we pick up on Friday ...new 12 point plug ..etc etc I will post a pic when we get her home ... shep

Jon English, singer, actor the man with black eyes - has died, aged 66, of an aortic aneurysm. Jonathan James "Jon" English (26 March 1949 9 March 2016) was an English-born Australian singer, songwriter, musician and actor. He emigrated to Australia with his parents in 1961. He was an ear...

It's a pity that my Phantom sticker is hidden by my shirtsleeve What do you think? The Phantom

For those who like a long Drive............. RoadStatesLength (km)[1]Highest PointLowest PointEyre Highwayin South Australia and Western Australia1670 km435 m2.28 mGreat Northern Highwayin Western Australia1590 km466 m0.54 mGreat Northern Highwayin Western Australia1570 km748 m1....

Hi all, my shockers on my tug are shot on the back and wanted to know your comment regarding replacement ones My tug is a ford wagon 1996. Ty

I'm only asking.Don't ask you don't know what the general feelings are.Is anybody interested in asking me to share company and $expenses with them for a trip? Private message me and let's chat. OK? Sheeds.

Getting ready to pack RV and head down from Manilla to Barooga, Cobram on Victorian side with the beautiful Murray River in between. This is Joyce Yates 1st stampede at the Sporties Club, she has 5 others during the year, Tooliebuck(not sure of the spelling) Cowra just to name two..Have been to other s...

Would any readers out there have a Silversdo, and can tell me the best way to achieve a better fuel economy when either driving normal or towing.. Is there anything on the market that will help cut fuel costs, ie. chips, converters etc.. And what better fuel economy would I get ? Branchie

We would like to engage a trained nurse with the in-home care of a female cancer patient. We are happy to provide a weekly salary, free hard stand camp site in a fenced yard with power, water and sullage. We are located in Highfields and would consider any offer. -- Edited by Retreat on Monday 14th o...

Quick question. How many of you full timers take a chainsaw on your travels. I want to sell the one we have, the wife wants to take it with us in the van.

A sign in a shoe repair store: We will heel you, We will save your sole, We will even dye for you. Sign over a Gynaecologists Office: "Dr Jones, at your cervix.; In a Podiatrist's office: "Time wounds all heels.; At an Optometrist's Office: "If you don't see what you're looking for,...

I am looking on info regarding CB radios and have searched the site but very little info here and quite old. We travel anywhere in Aus but 99% on the black top so the ability of the unit to work in remote areas not important. Want to be able to avoid being a nuisance to truckies and pick up any useful info that...

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Hi all, Sorry if this has been covered before! I'm have an issue getting power back to the 3 way fridge in the caravan, from the 7 pin socket on the Pajero. When we had the brake controller installed (Tekonsha Primus IQ), the installer ran a "hot wire" back from the cranking battery under the b...

As luck would have it have broken down at Carmila. We were heading down to the beach camp when we stopped to have lunch. Heard the radiator a boiling. Have a split bottom Radiator hose. Temp gauge had not moved though. Call to the RACQ sees us booked into th CP for the next couple of days till car fixed. We h...

Damn lazy tree decided to take a nap on top of my shed - fortunately it was only my old Viscount Supreme in the shed and we had our New $80k Sapphire down in the Riverina. Didn't even catch a Carp, although hooked a massive one but couldn't land it without a gaff or net Viscount now at PJS Caravan Repairs i...