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We fianlly decided on our new car, after many visits to car yards and test drives we have ordered a Mazda BT50. With all the optional extras we still come under budget and the salesman was not at all pushy! Now we just have to wait till April/May for delivery I am very excited and can't wait to get behind th...

Ditto....title says it all. Thanks

no I dont think so! -- Edited by dave06 on Tuesday 9th of February 2010 03:10:32 PM

The disco has airbag suspension and automatically levels itself to balance things out. I know there is no need to fit the wdh bars because of this, my question is, does it hurt to have them fitted? if not, do I fit the bars before or after levelling has occured?

From www.australiantraveller.com A humorous Australian Traveller piece on the Top Ten Tips for beginners to the world of caravanning. Thinking of joining the ever-increasing number of Aussies hitting the open road with a caravan in tow? Here, then, are the Top Ten things you should know before pu...

I found an old S. steel urnie at sal army yesterday for $15.Yes the electrics have been checked before sale. When I filled it though it leaks at the rubber gasket where the tap joins the body and where the handle screw penetrates the body. I have a silicone gun here but will it stand the boiling if I apply i...

Two Aussies, Davo and Johnno, were adrift in a lifeboat. While rummaging through the boat's provisions, Davo stumbled across an old lamp. He rubbed the lamp vigorously and a genie came forth. This genie, however, stated that he could only deliver one wish, not the standard three. Without giving muc...

Hi folks, We are living in Adelaide and will be setting off on our adventure within 2 months. Where do you register your dog for people travelling with dogs on a full time basis. Do you keep them registered in your curent council area and simply renew when due ? Each council in each state has different req...

I note that Colsa does his own servicing as do I. I am mechanically minded and have done all my own servicing on both Van and Tug since I started driving and I wonder how many others do the same!. EG. Service Nissan Patrol, Ford Festiva and Regal Caravan.

For any aircraft buffs out there (I know there are a couple). This Antonov stopped over at Cairns yesterday for a couple of days for repairs. It has suffered minor bird strike but enough to put it on the ground for a while. Whilst not the largest aircraft in the sky it still amazes me how such a thing can...

So we have bought the van, pick it up next week and my mind is spinning. What do we need?? Wish list is as follows - slide out bbq or do we just use an electric fry pan?? (this is what I used to use in my old van many years ao cook in and it also utilises as an oven that can be used outside if it is too warm to cook in the...

I would like to know how to cut and paste at least I think that is what I want to do. This is something I just can't master I'm sure it must be simple. I will explain what it is I want to do......Sometimes I come across some really great bits of info eg the Topic started by (the gnome) " WD-40..This may b...

Hello!Brickies are back from Nth Qld, and catching up on GN forum again, only to find that we missed the Cairns Mini-gathering organised by Cruising Granny, Clazandaza and Gopedeler to greet us on arrival at Cairns Station. Travelling light, no luggage to collect, and family waiting in the car par...

Can I line my campervan with styrofoam to insulate by glueing to walls and roof and then cover with fabric? I'm concerned about possible condensation and rust between the two....what do you think?....thanks Just answered my own question ......will get a 5 metre roll of magnetic vinyl and glue strip...

howdy fellow nomads, after being caught in cyclonic type weather whilst visiting our family ,we discovered the next day that apparently there was a small leak in the roof of our pop top. My son in law sealed it all up with marine grade sikaflex and also done the pop top base of the surround and replaced th...

Hi all I have just joined. Some of you may know me from other forums , I hope I can contribute to this one as well. I am a keen traveller towing a 16ft Regal Desert series Van with a 4.2td Patrol. Have been around the block 3 times and crossed all deserts some with and some without the van. My favourite areas a...

me and maggie leave tomorrow on our journey we have sold our house and are going to geelong tomorrow to get our van then we are off to albury to visit old friends the to temora nsw then coffs harbour and on to bundaberg where we start work in june for a few weeks after that who knows where looking forward to...

Hi off to Cairns on the Sunlander to experience the wet season, so leaving the van at home this time, will be heading back up with the van in June

Is it possible to use a very small microwave for say 1-2 mins at a time off solar charged batteries for free camping? Thanks :) Denise

Garage Door The boss walked into the office one morning not knowing his zipper was down and his fly area wide open. His assistant walked up to him and said, 'This morning when you left your house, did you close your garage door?' The boss told her he knew he'd closed the garage door, and walked into his off...