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I use to be a cattle/wool farmer. Watching the ads for the Batchelor, (I would never watch the show..or any reality tv except Masterchef) its just like when I use to let the bull out with a mob of cows!! Its sad to think these shows are the most popular on tv. A worrying reflection on society. Maybe I,m gett...

Hi we just purchased a Toyota coaster and was wondering if there are any fitout I could look at. I am in Hobart. Thanks

I understand, this is not an easy question and there is no one single answer for this and I'm not looking for one. Also, I'm not looking for 'its a personal choice' answer, because I understand that too. What I'm after is a realistic and 'general' view from you guys that have a long experience with vans. S...

Hi does any member know the legalities of under slinging van axles for insurance requirements Ive done mine correctly . I checked with the manufacture who said there was no problem but hesitated to put it in writing referring me to a blue plate man who wouldnt certify it as the Center of gravity is highe...

Hi, I am Larry and joining the GN is my very first step in what I believe will be a most rewarding experience. Preparing for some time on the road as best I can is my aim, and I hope you will freely advise me on any subject I put out there. As an opener, allow me to ask if anybody can help with some internal parts f...

Hi all, New to this group and just started getting silver not gray yet but starting to go mad, I don't have a van yet, only a well set up Landcruiser with every thing I need to camp in places a van won't travel. Anyhow on with my question, is anyone running Lead Crystal batteries as my 2x100 amp lithium batt...

Hi all .I have a 1yr old swift 28 ltr model GEHW B.last year l escaped the lockdown and ran it on gas trouble free for 3 months. This year 2021 I've had nothing but trouble running on gas. For some unknown reason the flame started popping every now and then. Pulled it apart cleaned connections made sure the...

Hi we are just about to become Grey Nomads and seek advice on what we should have in terms of a tool box. We have a Nissan Navara 4WD ute with a full canopy towing a Jayco Discovery single axel caravan. Any advice would be most appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Hi All, I enjoy freedom camping but have just spent a few days at a CP in central Vic. as I like to support them when it suits. My site was very muddy and it sloped front to rear way too much in my opinion. I needed to use my ramps on the rear wheels to lift the van enough at the rear to get the front low enough to l...

For those who might only see a leg of lamb in the supermarket, think that is too big for the two of us. Buy yourself a good quality 12-16 tooth hacksaw blade, then buy the lamb leg. Cut down to the bone in the middle, your good hacksaw blade in a cleaned up frame, about 2 minutes and now, 2 half legs. Eat one no...

I thought I was pretty cluey about caravanS, owned a few of them and kept them in good repair. This year the 2006 Traveller failed the rain test. Front window.... front window winder boxes. Front boot lid seal and side window.... possibly the window to frame seal as the catches don't hold it shut tight...

Hi everyone, new on the scene here and setting up to travel with my camper trailer, I recently returned from a trip up to northern NSW, leaving where it had been perfect weather for a week I stopped at Swans crossing where the weather turned wet and sunshine was limited, then heading south to Narooma it w...