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We are soon to purchase a new 20-foot tandem, standard height, semi-off-road/heavy duty van, towed by a Prado. What do you "experienced users" consider as important (or waste-of-money) options/essentials/add-ons... in these areas (for van or tow vehicle modifications) prio...

Finally dad and I left home (vic) on Tuesday to finally do the big road trip to Perth. We left Tuesday and arrived yesterday (Friday) to Swan View Perth (WA) We are staying at the caravan park for a few days rest, scrub up and to see a little around here before our Monday appointment. Betty our RV is getting...

Well, I have crossed over the Tropic of Capricorn and sitting at the Gin Gin rest area 1km North of town on the right hand side. You can't miss it. Massive area with 20hr stay limit. Clean toots, no showers and very little water at the momment. Seems to be the same everywhere here in QLD so far. The weather g...

g'day newbie on site all though my wife and I have had bus motor home for over 10 years have now down sized to 22 foot jayco heritage, we own a 07 auto commodore rated at 2100 which obviously is not going to do the job so we will have to go for a similar year model in 4x4 but because our budget is limited, will...

To all the Dads have a great day and happy travels

hi all, just tried out the new swan and find the queen mattress (its supposedly innerspring) really uncomfortable. Wondering whether to purchase another mattress of better quality or to buy a thick foam underlay. Any suggestions....on how to get a better nights sleep? Thanks guys. Lin & John (...

That old itch is back keep the Van or go motorhome , really a DYI small bus conversion is in mind . Had a Madaza T3500 or a bigger T 4200 in mind . Not looking for a fully converted one but maybe a bare bones fitout. It's hard to find exactly what I'm after as the converted ones have a lot of gear onboar...

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Now full time after 6 months shake down trial living in it and lovin' it. 2014 Isuzu NPR275 5 litre turbo fitted with two extra water tanks, 3KVA Honda generator, insulated storage and kayak rack. Caravan 22' Seabreeze Custom Off-road self contained and fitted with solar.

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went to the hairdresser this morning. They did a great job of colour and cut. Trying to cure the damaged hair from Port Hedland. Kirlee hair design. 0499 112 771 very impressed and I am really fussy when it comes to hairdressers.

The golfer and the Leprechaun A golfer in Ireland hooks his drive into the woods. Searching for his ball, he finds a little Leprechaun lying flat on his back, a bump on his head and golf ball beside him. Horrified, the golfer gets his water bottle from the cart and pours it over the little guy, reviving hi...

I have just purchased an annex for our Retreat and was wondering if regular users of an annex on this forum might be able to give me some tips.... My main question is regarding wind strengths. If the annex is fitted completely (all walls erected) and the awning is tied down securely each end, what wind sp...

Well folks we are nearly home After spending three months on the road . We have had in the last week a few issues with the van the main one being the springs. Suffering two broken springs we limped into Dubbo and where Lucy enough to get them replaced. $$$$ and not under warranty, bugger. After leaving Dub...

Have a 2005 Jayco heritage and want to change the screens, does the frame come out to change the screens and how please -- Edited by legendgj on Saturday 5th of September 2015 01:45:28 PM

Anyone heading to the NSW Grenfell Goldfest on Saturday 26 September? http://go.grenfell.org.au/goldfest/ H

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We took our new van for a couple of nights to Greens Lake after reading so much about it on this forum . We absolutely loved it ! Didn't know the place existed prior to reading about it here. A few other vans were there so not too isolated for our first free camp. Just lovely , quiet and bird life plentiful. Wi...

My doctor says to drink lots when doing sports! And you must always follow the doctor's advice.

That the vehicle in the driveway beside us at the servo in Norseman was a GN member untill a couple of hours later when Mike (Ethanol) and (Frannemac) Fran pulled into the same rest area as us for the night. We knew that Fran was comming accross & hoped that we may see each other. It was great to spend a d...