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Howdy, Im looking at buying a new vehicle to tow my poptop van (17ft, 960kg empty, mechanical brakes) and was hoping on any feedback , pros & cons on the following vehicle based on towing, comfort and fuel economy. Looking at 4x4 and diesel engine/auto Mazda BT50 Ford Ranger Nissan Navara Toyota...

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Hi all. Visas granted, house sold subject to contract, movers quoted just waiting on the solicitors so nearly in Oz!!!!!!When we get to Oz we are in the fortunate position of not immediately needing to find work so our plan whilst we wait 8-10 weeks for our belongings to arrive was to do some travelling...

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To help save the economy,the Government will announce next month that the Immigration Department will start deporting seniors (instead of illegals) in order To lower Social Security and Medicare cost. OLDER PEOPLE ARE EASIER TO CATCH AND WILL NOT REMEMBER HOW TO GET BACK HOME. I started to cry wh...

Nissan Patrol 3.0 ltr turbo dieselReply Quote Edit Post Hello all I recently asked opinions re landcruiser workmate as a tow vehicle I have had a look but not really happy with it for our purpose so I have always been a Toyota man but have looked at 2012 Nissan patrol 3.0 litre turbo diesel I am sure man...

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Hello, has anyone any ideas on what is the best (or good for price) 1000 watt pure sine wave inverter please? There are so many that look like they have the same specs - its very confusing for the novice. We are about to embark on our first trip in our 24ft van. We will want to use it run a 21 inch TV, various...

Hi there Travelers If you coming into Kalgoorlie there's 3 caravan parks however, I can't comment on the other two but The Prospector (where we are ) is nice ,big and spacious with no overcrowding but I think there's a reason for that. There's no front face or gate so thieves can walk right in and steal...

Hello all, we are looking forward to reading the forum and finding out some new information. We are hoping to do a lot more travelling in the near future. We have a Jayco Sterling and tow with a Landcruiser. Our family consists of 2 daughters and 3 grandchildren. Now that the grandchildren are gett...

One day I accidentally overturned my golf cart. Elizabeth, a very attractive and keen golfer who lived in a villa on the golf course where we were living in Sarasota, heard the noise and called out, Are you okay; what's your name?" "Its Bob, and Im OK thanks," I replied. "Bob, fo...

We've just come through this road from the Coast, towing the 25' van, and didn't realise how hilly it was going to be over much of the route. Unexpectedly slow trip that used a lot of fuel, road sometimes quite narrow and winding, and some road works - just thought we'd let others on the forum know so you c...

As I'm sure does every other caravanner... G. -- Edited by Gunsondeck on Friday 14th of March 2014 02:59:52 AM

Hello all, I am thinking of buying camping chairs by Manngum called swansea. I don't know this brand, are that OK/good/bad ?

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Well we've done it again, yet another caravan, this is our 37th in the last 40 odd years. We sold our last van the 88 Coromal, after a 12 month rebuild, then purchased the 97 Jayco The old Coromal..... The 97 Jayco, not as big as the Coromal but, far easier to handle..... Now all we have to do is stick the...

Hi All Any body know of any free camping near port Mc Donald SE SA Slats