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Have a look at this UK folding caravan, what a PITA, but I am showing this to show how they have struts on the outside for the roof; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCeElyctcvM Have a look at the device used on this US Chalet folding A shaped van to raise the roof. Chalet was also made in Oz by Kimberle...

Being a female, new to this area and need to clean out the water tank. Pse help, dont no where to locate the bung to flush out water on our freedom jayco. Thanks in anticipation!

On arriving in Wauchope last week we looked (on the Internet) for an electrician, preferably mobile, who has experience with 12v systems - not just an auto-electrician - to fix our rear-view camera connection. We contacted Patrick Rodgers, Rodgers Marine Contracting, Port Macquarie; mob. 0408 8...

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This is dedicated to all of us who are seniors and to all of you who will become seniors."WHERE is my SUNDAY paper?!"The irate customer calling the newspaper office, loudly demanded to knowwhere her Sunday edition was."Madam," said the newspaper employee, "today is Sa...

Hi folks, Judie and I are on our final stretch before retirement and are attempting to work out if we need to sell the home or downsize and release capital and rent out the new property. We have enough in super to get a decent rig suitable for long term living but are are looking for advice on these:- Do pe...

Hi everyoe, aldi have this week at 3 way absorption cooler. cools up to 25c below ambient temperature. runs on 140v mains 12v car battery or gas bottle. runs for up to 1-2 weeks on standard gas bottle. silent operation. includes gas hose and regulator.53.2l x 46w x 47cm h. Does 1. does anyone have one and...

beautifuln weather at tocomwal town beach cool nites but lovely days in the mid to high 20s enjoying sitting having the beautiful murray as our view lots of campers from numurak motorhome weekend have come in today

Hi all, This is just an introduction of ourselves. We have been on the road for three weeks now and are still new at being grey nomads. We have been to Mudgee, Cobar, Broken Hill, Great Ocean Road and are now in SA. We would welcome any suggestions on where to go from Naracoorte, including where to avoid. P...

Watching the news tonight saw the article on the devistation caused by the mini tornado that crossed the NSW/VIC border today .I would like to let people know thay my thoughts and prayers go out to you for a speedy and safe recovery. I Trust that the GNs involved in this are all safe ...Good luck to all ......

So glad I found this forum - and grateful for everyone who responded to my earlier post (even though I didn't understand some things about ball weight or whatevers). But.... My husband did a bad thing. He took me to the Melbourne Caravan and Camping Show - and we could only last for about 4 hours becaus...

Or do you even have too? Hi, Les and I were talking about this, Les wanted to make a cover of some kind with vents so he could padlock them in. I was hoping...that there was not going to be people around the places we go to. that would steal everything not locked and bolted down So what do you think? Are there...

Hello All, We are looking at updated our van after having bought a Prado last August. Didn't realize that the Prado was limited to 2500kgs when we bought it (had a landcruiser previously). Have looked at a number of vans and sort of thinking about a 19'6 Golden Eagle Eureka. It has a TARE weight? of 21...

Being new to the Forum and still finding my way around it, while exploring this afternoon, I think I've managed to give myself an Avatar (well, I hope I have). This cheeky pair were sitting outside the window while I was have a cuppa one day a while ago, and they very kindly stayed put while I went to get t...

Just got a prepaid sim from Kogan, and am Not happy. Activation number didn,t work. Spent 30 mins trying to get the right combination. So I ring kogan mobile- put on hold for 35 mins!At least Telstra is reliable. It would be nice if the sim WORKED. Bill

Noticed today that Kmart and Bigw have some bits and pieces of cheap camping gear ..i thought the fold up table in Kmart was a ripper and the shower tent in Bigw was one of those that has the silver lining so you cannot see through it.Some do not have that.Just raced back to Kmart and brought the portable Bu...

We are about to collect our new van and want to start a short trip after Easter and school holidays. We have Camps 7 book, but can anyone suggest any good freecamp areas around Yamba or north to the Gold Coast area? Thanks and enjoy travelling

On Feb 23rd there was a thread posted to say the freecamp was vandalised (the loos gunned down). I have visited the said ladies long drop and my husband has visited the men's - and I could not see a bullet hole in sight. I spoke to one lady who has been here since December and she says there has been no vandali...

looking at an Evakool fridge/freezer. this is a mojor purchase for me. does anyone have one? Dawa