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This year has ended the time of our caravanning life after many years. It was abig wrench to see our little 12foot 6inch van leave our loving hands. After many years of travelling throughout this fabulous country,Covid and a continuos bout of cancer with Chemo and radiation.Now in remission,but we a...

The Fiat looses power when I try to accelerate. Can anyone give sugesstions as to what might be causing it?

At the risk of disturbing a hornet's nest...my van has a GVM of 1377kg according to the paperwork but has a plate riveted to the frame by the manufacturer stating that the "maximum allowable GTM" is 1450kg. Does anyone know how GVM is established? I have assumed it's determined by the manufacturer,...

We have decided to buy a new car and leave the ute just for towing and rubbish runs. Anyway we done the rounds of a couple of those multi dealerships to see what suits us, it became obvious that a medium SUV was the most suitable for entry and exit. Being a bit of a tight arse, I wanted value, long warranty, ro...

New Dolly trailer for sale, never used, 9 months NSW registration. Spare tyre and straps inclided. $4000. Tweed Heads NSW

Greetings all and despite my location I am not retired as yet. Hoping to get my new van later in the year and will then head off on a few adventures. Last Caravan I had was from 20 to 35! An old 14ft Viscount. Very basic compared to what is on offer these days. Had a very basic 12V system that could be fe...

Loved seeing the old girl on a recent House Boat trip.

Hi all, We are thinking of heading to Mt Augustus from Perth in July or August. I will be towing a 22' 2700kg gross onroad van with the new v6 Ford Ranger. Just wondering if any one has done the trip and if they have any tips. Thanks all. Cheers Drummo

Just bought my bus and going for first trip next week. Making sure everything works. problem with toilet. Pump is working but water not getting into bowl. The bus hasnt been used for a while so guessing pump diaghram has dried???? Toilet is set up so grey water pumps into toilet then to black water tank....

I dont know, a mate has it and he doesnt know, doesnt remember where it came from. One suggestion is making these. -- Edited by rgren2 on Thursday 12th of June 2025 06:54:23 PM

Any tips on getting the shine back on the black chequer plate on the van .I have previously siliconed the surface but only lasted around 6 weeks then back to dull.

I have been offered a 2019 workmate tray back at a reasonable price considering the Land cruiser tax. It has 90,000 kml on the clock and has a full Toyota service history. It's an ex forestry vehicle already fitted with most of the goodies I would want, including bull bar, GVM upgrade, dual batteries, b...

Anyone travelled from Camooweal to 3 ways?? Road condition please

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My wife for the last two days has been making damper including just now, as we are out of bread, in our woodfired stove and oven in the kitchen. Perfect food for cold days. The best thing I ever did was to recover this Rayon One Fifty, woodstove, from an old house I demolished, and fully restored the stove...