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I am almost afraid to ask, given the recent emotions on the forum about this topic, but it is a topic I want to learn more about, and I recognise there is a huge amount of experience reading this very post. Carol and I are planning to set up our rig in the next year, to get on the road for trips of ever increasin...

Please take care, have a great safe Christmas and New year. Bob & Rhonda -- Edited by florinhill on Wednesday 19th of December 2012 05:49:00 PM

Aussie walks into a pub and takes a seat next to a very attractive woman. He gives her a quick glance then casually looks at his watch for a moment. The woman notices this and asks: 'Is your date running late?' 'No', he replies, 'I just got this state-of the-art watch, and I was just testing it.' The intri...

I am considering hiring an Rv vehicle and travelling the above route with my brother and sister in law next July. I am wondering wether anyone has done it and where they stayed and who to hire a vehicle from... -- Edited by barina on Monday 17th of December 2012 07:16:34 PM

Picked up our van from the dealer today. First van, secondhand, one year old, good price and in excellent, as new condition. Mighty pleased and smug with myself. Couple of surprises that even made the event even better and one that could have been terrible. We were going through the handover proce...

Nearly missed it mate, many happy returns for what is left of the day. Cheers; JC.

A lovely tribute to the kids that died in Newtown USA sung by the judges & contestents of the American talent show 'The Voice' http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IO64urOFNaY

We recently had a memorable first road trip in our 'new' preowned, Jayco Conquest from Brisbane to Melbourne and return. At Narrabri I asked a truckie to take a look at the right rear tyre. He said get it replaced asap as it was out of round and destroying itself. $340 later we had the only suitable light...

I like to be away from Parkes before the Elvis Presley Festival starts .. don't get me wrong .. I quite enjoyed the experience here a few years ago, but I'm not really 'ready' for another one just yet .. Now .. Mendooran Rest Area (443 in Camps 6) I think is a nice spot to 'vegie' out for a few days over the New Y...

I have a Motorhome to sell. During the past 2 weeks I have sent 2 messages via the website "Contact Us" page, but no response. At the same time I ordered a Grey Nomad bumper sticker. The order has been processed and posted, so somebody must be at home !!! If you want me to advertise, reply to me....

Hi guys, by now I realise that there are a few Avan owners on the the forum and I am wondering if anyone has had to replace the high density adhesive foam on side roof panels?(inside/lower edge of L shaped aluminium facing down when closed and latched) My forward panel looks ok, however the rear panel d...

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So.... it is beginning to feel real now. House is unconditional. Money will be in the bank in new year. Time to seriously start looking for that caravan. So many to look at tho!!! Any advice?? Hints?? Are there likely to be any deals after the holidays are over and people are selling? Or you just got to do t...

I was asked to post about my 12V wire problem here so, While I was away recently I found that the 12V wire system provided in the Avan Camper was far from suitable to cope with good sized Solar Panels. I am wanting to set up 120watt Portable Solar Power Panels so I can do more free/alternative camping unfor...

Irish Mirror (I hope this brightens up your day) After living in the remote countryside of Ireland all his life, an old Irishman decided it was time to visit Dublin. In one of the stores, he picks up a mirror and looks into it. Not ever having seen a mirror before, he remarked at the image staring back a...

As the coffin was being lowered into the ground at a Traffic Wardens funeral, a voice from inside screams: "I'm not dead, I'm not dead. Let me out!" The Vicar smiles, leans forward sucking air through his teeth and mutters: "Too f**king late pal, I've already done the paperwork.&quo...

In all the kms, and all the vans and travellers I see in the course of my work, I have not met another Grey Nomad on the road. I was sure I'd encounter fellow GN's out in the beyond, but I'm disappointed. For all the caravanners and happy campers I see on the road, I would have thought some of them would be G...

Just placed a post in I digress for Santa at a Bushfire not sure where the most appropriate place to post ones like this, advice for future would be benificial.

Heard a great tip from the owner of the wheel alignment place in Echuca the other day. While doing a check on the van he said when he was travelling he always put 100 in the spare tyre. Had a tube made to connect the spare to a drive tyre. If it was low at all he could connect and get air from the spare. great when...

I've bought some purpose things that don't work well in the space any ideas?