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The water pressure at the taps and shower head in our van is much less that the pressure at caravan park taps. My question is why? Do vans have water pressure limiting valves or is it because the plastic pipes in the van are of a smaller diameter that the water supply pipes? To get a decent shower we switch o...

A big welcome to all new Nomads who have recently subscribed to this very informative Forum.There is a (sticky) post called WHO IS THIS on the top of the page in the I DIGRESS Forum, which is a competition that has been running continuously now for a long period of time, where people post photos of fa...

Hi, I have just purchased a 2014 Ford Ranger with a FoMoCo (Ford Motor Company) Tow Bar. The problem I have in trying to fit a Hayman Reese weight distribution unit is that when you remove the existing tongue from the tow bar is that the receptacle for the shaft is only about 60 - 70mm deep. (And does not pro...

Gday... I became aware of this video from another forum. It gives a good idea of Weight Distribution Hitch (WDH) use - particularly for those who are new to vanning. It is interesting that the vehicle used in the video is an Isuzu MU-X - interesting to see how it copes with the 2,500Kg van with and withou...

Subject: Knowledge test .... Disclaimer.This post is not intended to impugn any GNs intelligence, it is posted merely to amuse and inform. Which of the following names are you familiar with? 1. Monica Lewinski 2. Tony Blair 3. Robert Mugabe 4. Jeremy Corbyn 5. Jorge Bergoglio 6....

just purchased secondhand cruiseliner and am searching for an awning to fit -- canopy or full set up plus can anybody tell me how they fit on an avan

i own a 2002 Nissan Patrol Diesel last week it not start in the Woolies car park i called the RACQ still wouldn't start so they towed it to their service centre checked it 0ut and found the injector pump was *hagged it took them 3-4 days to get a price and the shocker was $4400 supplied and fitted any one else...

I pondered how I would get from Bamaga by road to Cairns without car Over 900 klicks a bit of a hoof so I delved to find Tabuai Cape to Cairn Bus Service. Ok so it $200 but the cheapest (on the day you book) $299 flight Well what do you see out of a plane window--not much so am taking this --could maybe get share...

Just wondered if anyone has done a comparison cost on buying a pop top compared to a full van? The depreciation on one compared to the other. And operational costs on one to the other? cheers

Just introducing ourselves to the forum. We are both retired and in our mid 60s. I worked for the State Government and my wife was a Finance Manager in a school, We drive a Jeep Grand Cherokee as our tow car, towing a 20'6" Supreme Spirit Series II caravan which we bought in 2014. It's very nice. Our p...

Hi folks, Once again would love to hear from the experienced out there, this time in relation to TV satellite dishes. Basically not sure what's best, either a hand cranking roof mounted dish or the portable tripod type. I gather there is about $1000 difference, naturally I prefer ease of operation...

Setting up the drain hoses on the van, the kit included a 25mm connector and a 38mm connector. Not taking too much notice of the maze of pipe work at that stage, I brought the 25mm OK, then went searching for the 38mm, and guess what the only supplier was Jayco. So $75 poorer I went to fit, but before I unwrap...

I am sure there are many here....... well I lied"................. I am to busy to be active https://www.facebook.com/startsatsixty/

As an update to the various discussions on Mobile Phone Plans I have changed my mind after seeing the new Telstra Freedom Plus Planshttps://www.telstra.com.au/mobile-phones/prepaid-mobiles/offers-and-ratesThe big advantage of these new Telstra Plans is that any unused Data, Call Credits...

Gday gang We will be off shortly on our epic trip from Adelaide to Perth. I have seen on wikicamps a number of highly rated free camps etc on the way over the Nullabour, so accommodation is not the biggest worry, I guess my biggest worry is fuel and how much I will need. Ive done the sums and over the 2200KMs I...

Hi All. Most RVs have a push up vent(s) in the roof which lets in light and fresh air. Our 'van has the commonly fitted Dometic brand at front and back. It has one sliding section to keep insects out and and second one to block out light. The problem with these roof vents is they also let in the sun and heat...

Gday... ..... and Buffy Sainte Marie - 74 this year. Cheers - John

I met an older woman at a bar last night. She looked pretty good for a 60-year-old. In fact, she wasn't too bad at all, and I found myself thinking she probably had a really hot daughter. We drank a couple of beers, and she asked if I'd ever had a Sportsman's Double? 'What's that? I asked. 'It's a mother and d...

Gday... Cheers - John

Hi, I have Gator HDDVR360 Dash Cam. Currently having problems with playback of any recording made. Anybody out there have one of these and, if so wouldyou please advise if you are having any issues with : 1. The program that comes on the included disc (Blackview) 2. Replay of recorded video. Thanks i...