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I am writing to see if anyone has a problem like mine and if they have a solution or any suggestions to fix. I recently purchased a Toyota Coaster motorhome fitted with a Dometic electric awning. The awning has one problem that i am trying to overcome. When the awning is closed and it rains the rain runs in...

A blonde heard that baths in milk would make her beautiful. She left a note for her milkman to leave 25 gallons of milk. When the milkman read the note, he felt there must be a mistake. He thought she probably meant 2.5 gallons. So he knocked on the door to clarify the point.... The blonde came to the door an...

Hi Everyone, Can you let me know what type of TV/DVD units are good to use in a caravan. I am looking to buy one for my van before I move into it. Thanks Helen

Well, I arrived around 2.00 and all set up to enjoy 5 nights here. Leave next Thursday morning. Send up the smoke signals if you are around at all, we might be able to have a pow wow. Looks like a bit of rain drewing, just for something different. At least it's a tad cooler. AND NO HUMIDITY. Busy as again...

popped down to townsville today 6/9/15 to have a look at what was there at the townsville caravan show , some of the vans were dearer and better than my house !! was wondering if there was any one else from here there ? one disappointment i had was where not many caravan parts people there think i f...

Hi everyone Les and Maria here, We hit the road in 5 weeks for our long awaited trip, we hope to see everything we have talked about for 30 odd years and meet some great people out there. Les & Maria

have had a motor home for quite few years but have now bought a caravan jayco heritage not sure where on the forum to ask advice, but budget being limited to buy a tow vehicle I was thinking of 07 or later 3ltre prado or 3ltre pajero turbo diesel but the ones in my budget have large ks your thoughts chee...

So screamed Dr. Frankenstein, when his monsterous creation, (Boris Karloff) opened it's eyes and sat up. It was horrible. Three days ago the "thing" was recreated. I went to the post office to renew my passport. When the man took the photo.......OMG!!!! It ain't fair. Regards. Pipes ...

Wondering if anyone is starting on the trek from Norseman to Ceduna during the next few days? I'm currently in Esperance and wouldn't mind seeing a friendly face or two along the way. Cheers, Frannie.

Here's wishing you all a Very "Happy Fathers Day", You're welcome to come and use our B.B.Q, if you can afford the fuel. Have a good one. K.J.

How, all, I know a few of you fellow forumites have a Colorado so thought I would chuck this out there. A big ask just the same but you never know if you don't ask. I have a 2014 Colorado and a iPhone 4s that pairs nicely through bluetooth to the Collies Mylink info system. I love the feature and would be lost...

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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...