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I caught the tail end of a story on ABC radio a few days ago,seems some politition thinks we need to have a special licence to tow a caravan, why? I dont recall there being a high number of caravan accidents,is this just the government trying to get my last few dollars, or is there some merrit in this ,inte...

A man who'd just died is delivered to a local mortuary wearing an expensive, expertly tailored black suit. The female blonde mortician asks the deceased's wife how she would like the body dressed. She points out that the man does look good in the black suit he is already wearing. The widow, however, sa...

Hi to all and happy vanning now that the warmer weather is coming on us. Looking at getting a small automatic coffee maker for our van and wondering what others have been using. I love my coffee, use a plunger for home and work but don't want to have to continually go to coffee shops for decent coffee, Ha...

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If you have a engine oil light come on take it as serious,there has just been one at local dealer , 90,000kls ,completely striped the primary drive gear for the oil pump. This gear is a very bad design, just a round collar with two very small flat sides that do the drive, these rounded off.

General concensus required. Have any of our travellers picked up bad fuel, ending up with major $$ spent in repairs? What comeback do we have - if any? How do you prove where it came from? What sort of record taking do travellers do to record info on where fuel was purchased? Would that info stand up in &qu...

Hi. We are brand new to caravanning and have a question if anyone can help please.Sway....1)We just bought a 15.5 feet Prattline van (1980model) and it sways badly and feels dangerous at 100 kph. It tows perfectly at 95 kph and only sways when over this speed. Does anyonehave any idea why?a)We...

Hi Peoples! A question for the knowledgable We have 2 X 4.5kg gas bottles running hot water & stove plus when no electricity the fridge also. Does anyone have any idea why, only when our caravan gas bottle gets low, we get gas fumes which can be smelt in the van & when the window above the water hea...

I have a short movie which may be worth a giggle or a (thank god thats not me), relevant to this site. How do I get to share it with everyone?, or can we only share pictures? cheers pete

Is there any feedback from our Forum when asked to comment on an article.....That Pollie who went on a hands on towing trip.......What was her answer to the question I asked.........I have replyed to two acticles.....No show your worship

A little boy got on the bus, sat next to a man reading a book and noticed he had his collar on backwards. The little boy asked why he wore his collar backwards. The man, who was a priest, said, 'I am a Father.' The little...

Two nights ago a small campervan pulled in next to us at Burren Junction. Out got a husband and wife, and we all said hello, how are u? They had German accents and could speak english so we told them to bring up a chair we were having "happy hour". What a fantastic night, they having been sailing...

If you own a ford ranger the timing belt is scheduled for replacement at 120,000kls. There has been three that have had the belts break within 500kl of this service. I would therefor suggest you have the belt replaced before the 120,000kl service as it can be very expensive if this happens. The Mazd...

Does anyone know of boarding kennels in the Flinders Ranges where they will board for one day while we go exploring in to Wilpena Pound? I read about one caravan park who said they did and now cannot remember which one!!!!

Reading the feature on home page - I say YES - It's not because I have been a Truckie most of my working life . If , I get a van , then I am up for the same licence . I said it a couple of weeks ago here on this forum . I have never towed a van . I reckon the lawyers will have the last say though . If we are involved in an acc...

We have a 6 lt (Large) Dream Pot for sale. Boxed, as new, complete with a second lid and recipe books. Retail at around $290, sell price $200. Location Mornington Peninsula. ozjohn.

Gday... Stayed last night in the Brewarrina Caravan Park (NSW). It is not in Camps 5 or the other usual guides. However, we would recommend it. $20/night for 2 adults power site - stay 3 nights and get the 3rd night free. Amenities block is fairly new and very clean. Washing Machine ($ fee) no dryer but c...

does any one here watch the tv show on 7 , called packed to the rafters? last week it showed a main character being killed in a car accident because she answered or used her mobile phone, it just brings home how things can change in an instant, the other day my sister was driving her car, me in it and we nearl...

G'day I was just wondering, Ive seen alot of these so called soft 4wd's like the suziki 4x4's and was wondering if any thing like those would be good for towing a van around the 900-1200 kgs? im thinking about a possible small 12 ft pop top would suit me, if i dont go the campervan way, but whats a good small-...

We have just sold our pop top!!! It was a coromal, and really did serve us well. Now, the problem is... we are looking for a full van. Like the Lotus. It seems to have everything we need. Not happy about having to wait 6 months to have one made tho!!! Doesn't have to be a Lotus. Must have's are... seperate...