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I am a new member of the grey nomads and would like some advice on flat towing, I have purchased a 26 foot sun liner R.V. on an Iveco 3.0 litre 6 speed turbo diesel and would like some opinions on what are some of the recommended vehicles to flat tow behind the R.V. please. Any feedback

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I have decided to take a test drive of a couple of motorhomes that I like which is ok but the family think I should hire one before I make the decision. I know that I want to see more of Oz before I get too much older and also the security side comes into it as well. I will only be a part time GN but have any of you h...

Chatted with other Jayco owners yesterday, after we'd returned from a local Jayco dealer with our Jayco Discovery, having just had more minor repairs done. We all talked about all the problems, door and drawer catches breaking, leaking sink etc etc, but all agreed that repairs were carried out by a...

hi all, i need some help i have mazda bt50 the tyres are bridgestone 245/70r16 the mazda handbook say's pressure should be 38psi, i have read somewhere that (if i was a car with a full load of people i should add on 4psi) i have purchased a millard slide-on which will weighs approx 1000kg what tyre pres...

Just cross posting from Caravaners Forum about Designer Caravans who are based in Wangaratta. They have gone into liquidation as of the 8th September. Allegedly there are lost deposits and unpaid creditors. This is the Asic insolvency link. https://insolvencynotices.asic.gov.au/b ... 497a...

Finally arrived home in Cebu yesterday afternoon (17 Sep) after a long day traveling from Launceston, Melbourne, Brunei, Manila then Cebu. The tiredness was bought about by waking at 3.30 am for the 6 am flight Launceston to Melbourne then a wait at Melbourne for a 12.15 pm departure for Brunei and Ma...

how does everyone go? I had no idea we had so much "stuff". heaps have not seen the light of day for years. I feel overwhelmed. I just want a miniskip and throw it all in and leave but we are selling , sorting, keeping, throwing away. omg. first load to the dump today. be glad when this is over. Did...

In recent times my wife and I bought a new Crusader Pop Top Caravan from Cameron Caravans in Adelaide. I've had a whinge (or two) about customer service regarding the manufacturer and retailer in this forum. Well, we have just returned from a 10 day trip to the Flinders Ranges where the factory fitted m...

Hi Cindy, thanks for the stickers I got them today, one on the car and one on the camper as off Saturday morning.

I'm 58, short and fat! (and no I'm not a Wombat). Like many others I've spent a lifetime trying to loose weight, and still the kegs haunt me Why am I telling you? . Well I'm not looking for sympathy or even a "she'll be right mate!" (although all encouragement will be appreciated ). The truth is...

Q1. In which battle did Napoleon die? * his last battle Q2. Where was the Declaration of Independence signed? * at the bottom of the page Q3. River Ravi flows in which state? * liquid Q4. What is the main reason for divorce? * marriage Q5. What is the main reason for failure? * exams Q6. What can you never ea...

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After joining Dougwe Inc. and spending much time and effort in looking for a van to replace my Avan Cruiseliner I ordered a Chief Arrow 21.6 van yesterday. Not having twins I decided to go with a Queen size bed to impress any backpackers or attractive GN's. Will be parking it in the exclusive waterfront...

Hi Everyone, We are 'in talks' with some friends of ours about 'doing' the longest shortcut, but only from Winton Qld to Laverton WA in about 18 months time. However, although we will have replaced our off road camper trailer by then, our friends have a Coromal Navigator camper van. Would appreciate o...

From time to time we get inquiries on the forum about what sort of kayak to buy. The following clip provides some good information. http://www.paddling.net/guidelines/ I was particularly interested in the great looking seats, paddles & rod holders that were fitted to the kayaks. Unfor...

Rays Outdoors catalogue just arrived. $17.95 for a 9kg refill. Offer ends 21st September. Peter PJK

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Goldetectornomad's gold nugget arrived yesterday when I was in Port Macquarie for the CT scan of my jaw. Goldie says it's lucky because he found it next to the skin of a big brown snake... only he didn't realize it was only the skin at first, and when he saw it after digging for the nugget, he skyrocketed a...