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I keep a $100 and a $50 banknote in the top drawer of my caravan kitchen drawers such that the notes are on full view when the drawer is opened, my theory being that if a thief enters the van he'll probably find the money fairly quickly and make off before wrecking the van or finding other stuff of greater va...

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Greetings all. I am wanting to remove the rear seats in my Jeep Grand Cherokee, install some frame work to allow dog to sit behind front seats and stop access to cargo area inrear. In the caro area I want to install slide out drawers wih a fridge slide as well. Problem being.... the spare tyre is under th...

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Improve your caravan's radio antenna Most caravans, it appears, are fitted with a short flexible whip antenna for their radios, usually roof mounted, these antennas are very poor performers at both AM and FM frequencies. I considered replacing the one on my van with a better antenna but decided the...

I have two 100 amp AGM battery in parallel. 1. How do I determine the the capacity of the batterys as they are 8 years old Laurie

Like so many other caravan owners I have a Suburban SW6DEA gas hot water system in my caravan. I used it once successfully about 3 years ago and then on every successive trip I did so much swimming at public pools that I would shower there and have therefore not tried to use it again until a couple of weeks...

Another helpful post from Truck Friendly 3 - 2 - 1 GREEN REFLECTORS - A PLACE TO PULL OVER. These green reflectors will help you find a safe place to pull over for a short time to take a short break, check your load or left other vehicles pass. Please read in full before commenting. With the large numb...

Good morning everyone. Im heading off soon. Is there anywhere in the area of Raymond Terrace (NSW) that we can stop just stop for a sleepover and back on the road further north. Recommendations please

myPolicewesternqueensland. Majority of caravans carrying too much weight... Longreach police constable Chris Curtis stationed himself on the Landsborough Hwy by the Tourist Park with a set up to weigh cars and caravans. This was to show that many travellers are unaware of the safety limits th...

Struggling to find a decent caravan park in Brisbane Any suddestion would be appreciated Thanks

THE IRISH FILLING STATION A petrol station owner in Dublin was trying to increase his sales. ...

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As I spend most of my time in forests then by necessity I usually camp under trees and just take the risk. However very close to my current campsite I came across the following (see pic). As you can see the gate is made from steel tube but a falling branch has landed directly on it and significantly deforme...

I have had a couple of incidences where my internet has been slowing right up at times. I phone the internet provider and have been told that my area is due for an upgrade and it will happen within 3 to 6 months. I will believe it when I see it but anyway. This conversation with the provider began two days ag...

It looks like there is a Scam going around, concerning Toll Roads If I have read it correctly, the scammer sends a text, claiming that there was a failed Toll Road Payment One person claimed that after being scammed, the bank was not very responsive In my opinion, if the banks were to made responsible, t...

G'day all, The batteries went completely flat the other night in the van. Two 105amp Lithiums of good quality. I found that there was a 15amp load showing on the Bluetooth but couldn't figure out where it was coming from. Today, I sent one battery to the tyre service for charging and put the generator on...