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Hi own a 1999 ford transit 2.5 TD motor home ,we have just completed the big lap the transit was very reliable but way under powered before we head off again I need a power upgrade . Has anybody fitted a different engine to one of these or ideas in upping the pulling power, it runs the Lucas epic injector p...

Big day for me today, right Cataract done. Left one a few years ago. Aussie Paul.

Just wondering as to the value of carrying a kayak I plan to do a bit of fishing and other half wants to do a bit of site seeing Wondering if the 2 and a half seater is the way to go so I can control it when I am on my own, which will be most of the time Keen on a bit of feedback Cheers

Has anyone used one of these ? has had good reviews and considering buying one as very small and compact just add water for your coffee fix !

Hi Everyone, Need some electrical advice please. I have an AVan Erin Mark 2 poptop and I have just fitted a new Banten Antenna which is very good. I need to get 12 volts to it for the built in amplifier. A potential source of 12 volt is the panel whose image I have attached to this post. It is easily accessib...

I have been looking at a well known of brand off road caravan. A load sharing air suspension option is available made by Top Gun Trailers on the Sunshine Coast. It is an expensive option. I have been told the suspension is second to none BUT the suspension is frequently supplied with all sorts of problem...

Do people fit any type of windscreen protection to deflect flying stones/etc or is it pot-luck.

We are travelling from Adelaide to the Grampians in April. Looking for either a free or low fee place to stay overnight on route . Maybe Dimboola or Nhill. Any suggestions please.

A lot has changed since I was last here about a year ago. Firstly I'm the only one here, makes a change from being full every time I've arrived. The power situation is now quite different. With coin slots on the side of the Power box it is now $1 an hour. The showers are still $2 for 3 minutes for hot water. Th...

Wanted help, might suit a retired person or couple to have free accomodation in return for a few hours help a day around the farm or a camp site. Looking for long term help, for you to join in the farm life, fit in with us and have a relaxed fun outlook on life. No skills required and very flexible about the ro...

A male patient is lying in bed in the hospital, wearing an oxygen mask over his mouth and nose. A young student nurse appears and gives him a partial sponge bath. "Nurse,"' he mumbles from behind the mask, "are my testicles black?" Embarrassed, the young nurse replies,...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVlhMGQgDkY I don't like to run into this bloke,Cheers

Aussie Paul. -- Edited by aussie_paul on Saturday 27th of February 2016 04:01:27 PM

Hi all. Have bought a jayco freedom 2001 and it has a Centurian 2000 power convertor which has no battery attached. I would like to attach a battery and have located the cables i think red to +ive and white to -ive. I have traced the wires and the red goes to this heat sink thing and white just goes straight t...

Hi, I'm new to this activeboard. I have a problem with my waco CF80. Had it serviced last week because it seems to have an issue with power supply. It originally stopped working after a trip to the Gulf. I left it disconnected for a couple of days then started it again to find that it works on 240V again. Dur...

Hello to all Grey NomadsI have been watching this site, on and off, for a few years now. I must say that I find it to be an overall friendly site, with many forum members giving helpful hints. My impressions are that all the regular contributors are to be commended for their helpfulness to any who ask for a...

Hi there fellow Grey Nomads. We are about to commence our journey into the unknown. As I haven't traveled the Big Island before I am seeking some advice / tips relating to free camping. We have a pop top without a shower and toilet (although I have a portable loo and hot-water heater for showers and pri...

The nurse asked a patient to remove his clothing and put on a gown, to be checked by the Doctor. "In...inf...in front of you?" He asks shyly... The nurse says: "Well no, but I've seen the naked human body before.... The patient said: "But not one like mine...you'd die laughing at...

have the chance to purchase a 175 watt solar panel with no controller for $100 it appears to be ex domestic roof panel. are these suitable for use on car/van batteries .

Hello to all Grey NomadsAs this is my first new topic, after my introduction post, I would like to make a disclaimer that I am just a retired baby boomer, and that I am not associated with any industries what so ever.Credit where credit is dueI would like to put in a good report for the eBay seller known as l...