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Just having spent a little time looking at cruise prices it became disconcertingly obvious that van parks dont offer much in the way of value for money compared with some other forms of holiday. I have found a 50 day holiday cruising the South Pacific for $10,000 - thats $200 per day, accommodation, f...

IRISHMAN IN THE ELEVATOR A skinny little white Irishman gets into an elevator, looks up and sees this HUGE black guy standing next to him. The big guy sees the little Irishman staring at him. He looks down at the Irishman and says: "7 foot tall, 350 pounds, 20 inch p., 3 pounds of t, Turner Brown. The littl...

Looking at installing a 12 volt water pump purely for the kitchen sink. Wanting to keep the install as simple as possible, and trouble free. Seen this advertised, seems like a good deal....any thoughts on this brand combo unit. Steering away from the $30-$50 jobs advertised online

Hi, We have a Swagman motorhome with captain chairs in driver, passenger and lounge area.We are looking for seat covers for such, being comfortable and protective,Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks Andrew and Elke

I just got this update advising that Ford has just started delivering its Battery powered F150 to the USA market. The link is to a Technical not 4X4 commentator. Ford has started delivering the F-150 Lightning | Engadget

Heres proof . Parked in disabled too !

Would like feedback on anybody has the "Giant Power 340AH Lithium Ion Batteries" and how they rate them aprox $1730 Specs Nominal Voltage12VNominal Capacity (20HR)340AHDimensionLength: 522 ±3mm (20.55 inches) Width: 268 ±2mm (10.55inches) Container Height: 220 ±2mm (8.66 inches) Total...

Hello all, has anyone got an i-Logic 4g internet booster and if so do they work ???

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hi just wondering if any one has had problems with braided gas hoses going from gas bottle to regulator on van both my hoses have sprung leaks

Just read in today's Bulletin of an accident yesterday afternoon on the Bruce Highway. It appears that the dual cab towing a van pulled out in front of an overtaking motorhome. Pictures show the ute had Clearview mirrors but the driver must not have checked all was clear. The motorhome stopped withi...

Hi all, I know that there is a recommended sticker on the door of the D MAX stating suggested tyre pressures for general & towing. I am just starting out with my new outfit and would appreciate what tyre pressures are suggested for the D Max and my 20ft Dual axle van. The tyre size on the D Max is 255 -65R...

Climate change is impacting upon more and more Australians with increased frequency and greater severity of fires, floods and cyclones. The government should do something about it! The fact that Australia contributes 1.16% of the world's greenhouse gases that cause climate change and that Chin...

Looking for improved fuel economy i have a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder and I am pulling a 2.5tonne caravan. I already run a diesel chip

Newbie, 75 yr-old female. I would like to take my little van to Kununurra from Freo in August. Any tips on camp stops, or general advice would be welcome. Travelling in AWD Rav4, towing Jpod Outback.

Hey everyone, sorry I did a search but didn't get the answers I needed. I'm running a 240v bar fridge in my van and plan on buying a battery and inverter, my mate has a similar setup and his battery keeps dying, he talked to the guy at the camping shop and he says the current draw on a domestic fridge is too g...

After not having a van for 30 years, about to embark on a lot of touring around Australia again. Looking for recommendations for a smaller van for a single. One with a good size bed am towing it with a new Toyota Fortuner. Would like to keep it simple and reasonably lightweight. Would like it to be able to g...

Hi, Yesterday about 8kms east of Mitchell (Qld) my TPMS squealed out a warning (thanks to those who recommended it to me). My LHS tyre had lost some pressure & knowing there was a Tyrepower chap in town, we turned back & drove slowly back to town. On inspection, the steel belt on the tyre (an aggr...