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Because of an oversight from the manufacturer, our break-away brake battery is not being charged when stopped and connected to power. I have had an attempt at charging said battery but encountered possible problems. I have isolated the blue wire (#5) in the socket. Based on diagrams I have seen, t...

we have just purchased a Landcruiser and will need a ladder to get to roof rack as we are not 7' or 6' tall. Any suggestions for a light weight 3 step ladder for the van and car

Hello to all members. My handle is Montie (as opposed to Monty which is my handle on another forum). I am a semi retired RV dealer but still have an interest in the business and enjoy participating in forum discussions. I look forward to chatting going forward. Montie

G'day all, I'm very new to this caravaning lark and i'm just after a few tips, (1) how do you start / get your hot water service to start on gas? No manual came with the caravan, oh it's a retreat fraser. (2) what are the best chemicals and toilet paper to use. I'm learning slowly as we are attempting to do the...

A bushfire ADVICE has been issued for people in an area bounded by Codsford Road, Old Bunbury Road (off Dorsett Road), Southern Estuary Road, Forrest Highway and Kooljerrenup Nature Reserve, near John Tognela Rest Area on Forrest Highway, east of Lake Clifton in the Shire of Waroona. http://www....

Gday... Cheers - John

Hi all my wife and I are travelling from Kiama to Cooma next week ... Wondering if there are any issue on the Braidwood Road, Just need to know that my 96 Ford and 18 1/2' van will travel ok on it??? Any assistance would be appreciated. Tom and Chrissy

Hi to everyone , I have been just so busy Gardening and more gardening ,... really want to win this year's competition . I have been having a garage sale nearly every weekend , there is so much camping gear to dispose of . 13 ft Caravan with the solar setup must be sold also . So there is much fun here...

We are looking for a long term site, where that we can park our 31ft 5th wheeler to use as a holiday home, in Victoria or SA. Can anyone suggest parks or properties that provide this facility, at a reasonable cost. Any suggestions would be most appreciated.

Hi guys and ladies.. Myself and Elaine have just joined Grey Nomads, and have a question... We have a 5th wheeler (Crossroads) and are looking at recovering the two seater sofa bed, but how do we remove it from the van...? Can anyone assist please... Thanks. Kevin

Hi everyone. My wife and I have purchased our first van (jayco starcraft 19.6) and are planning our first short trip next month to get a handle on it all. Look forward to reading other posts and info. Purryburry (mal)

Hi everyone, Iam new to the site and new owner of a 1986 Mazda T3000/T3500. I have a Dometic RM2350 3 way fridge in my bus that I'm having problems with and I'm in need for some advice. When I bought my bus the fridge was working great, then we had some work done and they shorted out the electrics. Everythin...

A male patient is lying in bed in 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, "I don'...

I've just purchased a ticket for this year's Big Red Bash http://www.bigredbash.com.au/bigredbash/index. Anyone else planning to go? Cheers Joe

Would appreciate any feed back on Saferi Caravans Xtrak Off Road model. As with most manufacturers they are made in Campbellfield Vic and I believe have been in business about 10yrs. regards Ian

Hi everyone, Iam new to the site and new owner of a 1986 Mazda T3000/T3500. I have a Dometic RM2350 3 way fridge in my bus that I'm having problems with and I'm in need for some advice. When I bought my bus the fridge was working great, then we had some work done and they shorted out the electrics. Everythin...

Travelling the Braidwwod road next week with my 96 ford and 18ft dual pop top, can any one give me an update on the road please.

A new product (not cheap at $149 US) but what freedom it provides A German product --USB phone charger fueled by those little areosol cans of butane--a 300gram can will fill the unit 6 times Called Kraftwerk by eZelleron Worth a look

Hi All, I am looking for a warm area to camp (with van) during the colder months. In a caravan park and under $30 for a powered site from May to September. Any ideas would be appreciated .......... thanks I will be south of Sydney not sure where, don't want to go into Queensland, lets say northern NSW somew...