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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...

Can anyone recommend a non-slip, mould resistant shower mat? Thanks.

Hi guys, we no longer have our big Jayco. Instead have a 30 second tent just to get away occasionally. We used to love Texas by the river and thought we might spend a few days there. Unfortunately there is a rule that tents are not permitted. We are self contained with porta loo etc. Just wondering if an...

Remember when toilet graffiti was proflc. Here I sit broken-hearted paid a penny and only farted Some come here to $hit and stink others come here to sit and think Often there would be a quip in very small letters, that you had to lean forward to read it ' you are now $hitting at 45 degrees '

"While reading an article last night about fathers and their sons, memories came flooding back to the time I took me son out for his first pint. "Off we went to our local pub only two blocks from the cottage. "I got him a Guinness. He didn't like it, so I drank it. "Then I got him a Kilkenny's, he didn't...

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Looking to tow a 2.5t tare caravan, 3t ATM with a new MUX lst. Just the 2 of us. We would appreciate hearing your experiences - good & bad.

TEQUILA-----Christmas Cake recipe Once again this year, I've had requests for my Tequila Christmas Cake recipe so here goes: Please keep in your files as I am beginning to get tired of typing this up every year! 1 cup sugar 1 tsp. baking powder 1 cup water 1 tsp. salt 1 cup brown sugar Lemon juice 4 large...

I recently purchased a 120watt portable solar panel for use with my caravan.Today I used a multimeter to measure the voltage output and found while I was getting 20V on the input to the controller I was only getting about 2.5V on the out put side. Does the panel have to be connected to a load (e.g. a batter...

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Hi everyone, we bought a used poptop van a few months ago, and recently it has developed a bad smell inside, a bit like a rats nest smell, have checked everywhere no signs of vermin, unless one has died somewhere I cant see. Its been too wet to open up to air out, no wet or other reason I can see for the smell!!...

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I was planning on filling a 10lt jerry can and keeping it on the passenger floor (just for the Oodnadatta track, just in case as I'm doing a few little detours) then using it up as soon as I get to Marree. I know it's not recommended but thought I could get way with it, but now I'm not so sure. The other option...

How do we find the tyre pressures on a VW crafter LWB fully fitted campervan?

Thankyou for allow us into your group, Allan & Anne

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Greetings one and all, Brisbane based. 2014 Olympic Champion 22 Ft Semi off road. 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Only had it it for 18 months. Purchased van and Jeep as a package from a cousin. Very happy with things so far. Look forward to learning and sharing. regards Adrian

any ideas on gazebo etc to use as shade. Dont want to use awning as need somewhere to leave geny freezer stove etc while we drive around

hi all how accurate are bathroom scales for weighing tow ball weight cheers snap

hi all reading between the lines it sounds like most people on this forum travel a lone ( i mean with partner).we have been travelling for a number of years usually out for 2-3months at a time and just wondering what your thoughts are about travelling with a group or may be another couple. i know when you t...