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I am going to buy a sattelite system for the vast system can anyone recomend any particular brand Grandad Malcolm

just wondering if any one has had any experiance with these unique lite vans i know its been talked about before but thought for new people searching ideas etc and also not every one can aford a big rig and would be good for solo's with small cars like my self avan weekender http://www.awrvworld.com...

I would like to ask the question............When do the GN fraternity start moving around after the schools go back after the finish of the holidays? I think it's after the 21st Jan in Qld, the Monday being a'Pupil Free day. SWMBO is looking for somewhere cooler than SE Qld. I have told her some hope wi...

I have done searches and read all posts I could on recharging 12 volt batteries and running my fridge on gas whilst I have my van plugged into 10 amps. Set the scene, retiring later this year, bought a van before Christmas, went interstate over Christmas, wife and her family thing. For those fishos, I...

The BBQ Pit Boys show you the "tips and tricks" to help you easily serve up the "best steak anywhere", the Rib Eye Steak. What makes the Rib Eye #1 for many? The Rib Eye steak, or ribeye, also known as the Delmonico or Scotch Fillet (Australia), is a beef steak from the small end of th...

Bracknell - #201 Camps 6 - 700m from general store, next to a small river, can take large rigs. Water (not drinking), toilets - very pleasant place.

A government warning last night said that anyone travelling in icy conditions should take a shovel, blankets or sleeping bag, extra clothing including a scarf hat and gloves. Also a 24 hour supply of food and drink, a de-icer, rock salt, torch & spare batteries. In addition they should take a Saf...

Thinking about taking our first shake down run and would like to know what the Darlington Point Riverside Caravan Park is like on the Murrumbidgee River in New South. Been past it a couple of times and now we have the van and an excuse, we can go? So if anyone can give us any info, it would be greatly appre...

Does any-one know anything about the BBQ Non-stick Mat, with Teflon coating from The Reject Shop ? Only $5.00, 35x50cm. Do they work OK, or am I better off getting one of the more expensive ones ? Cheers, Sheba.

I would be interested to hear of anyone's recommendations regarding where I might get some insurance for my self built camper trailer. I have tried APIA - will only insure known brands and have tried Shannons - they don't insure caravans, motor homes or trailers. Any suggestions

Report in The West Australian newspaper today. Might make truckies a bit irritated! A leading road trauma researcher says the WA Government lacks the political courage to bring in measures that could cut the State's road toll. Max Cameron, of Monash University's accident research centre, said s...

http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2013/01/10/3667804.htm?site=farnorth

Has anyone been using a vpap machine with the humidifier on 12 volt, we have put solar on and i have been told i will need a 300 watt PURE Sine Wave inverter, would like to know if anyone has first hand experience with this.

Watching the news tonight. A large fire in the Wurrunbungles/Coonabarabran area. 40,000 hectares burnt, 30 - 40 houses destroyed aready and the Newell is closed. For any travellers in the area who are not watching the news but are on their laptops, please be careful. It is still out of control. I'm su...

I was just looking at some vans and motorhomes to help my dream of traveling across the US in a compervan or motorhome. Has anybody done it? I don,t need much, something with a reliable motor and perhaps a tiolet and shower.Your views will be apreciated. Also, I discovered a mob called "the escape...

Hi all, Apologies again for all the technical problems everyone has been experiencing with the forum. I understand how frustrating this is for everyone (myself included!). Hopefully the technical experts at Sparklit will be able to resolve all these issues very shortly. They assure me that it...

Anyone ever used one of these? http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-a-wag-bag.htm http://www.cleanwaste.com/wag-bag This is a hoot, watch the demo video; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sc0QCKSaPK0

Hi everyone, We have been reading the forum now for the last 3 or 4 months and have found all the information very helpful, so we thought we would join and ask for some assistance and advice. We are purchasing our first caravan and are totally confused. So far we are interested in the Safari Delta 1...

Wow those hills in Launceston!!!!! never seen a sign saying that there was a 22 degree hill ahead before driving through Launceston and being guided by the GPS. First gear and struggling round a left hand corner whilst watching for oncoming traffic was not much fun especially when the fuse blew and th...