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We have purchased a 1970s Franklin Hunter Caravan where the previous owners have installed a domestic LG split system (see photos below) - our worry is that our 2007 kia Sportage 4x4 cant handle the weight of the split system and are contemplating getting it removed. The previous owners also instal...

Hi All, I have a split corner on Fiamma Vent 50 - Roof Vent Lid (pictures) I was looking to just replace the lid part Any ideas on sourcing a part ? is that easy enough ? I was looking for a how to video ? Thanks for any advice Ken

It snowed last night...8:00 am: I made a snowman.8:10 - A feminist passed by and asked me why I didn't make a snow woman.8:15 - So, I made a snow woman.8:17 - My feminist neighbor complained about the snow woman's voluptuous chest saying it objectified snow women everywhere.8:20 - The gay couple livin...

Hi This is Ray from NZ.... at present touring NZ with Caravan and towing with an AWD, is a 2014 Rexton SSR, 2.7 L, 5 cylinder, 5 speed gear box Auto, with Low Ratio switch over (when stationary) a TeamMate model, I'm looking for any feedback, the good, bad and ugly on these as planning to do 'a lap' of Austr...

POLICE at Cairns in Far North Queensland were today offering free safety checks for caravans and camper trailers. Operated by the city's Road Policing Unit, weighing will continue on several highways in the days to come. The educational initiative provides travellers and locals with the opportu...

Not sure if this is relevant,but wasting time today skimming through the "For sale" part of our forum,I spotted this.Could be of interest to people searching for the right van in a high-demand market? Cheers

Good morning All, have just purchased this van and very much "newbies". Looking to set up solar, so many ideas, but no practical knowledge. Plan off road camping. If anyone could head us in the right direction much appreciated. Thinking two deep cell batteries and portable panels but no idea of s...

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Hi guys, can anyone send me any pics of a good way to mout a tool box on the back of the caravan rear bar. Any good ideas would be appreciated.

Hola and greetings........This Ray, have just joined and planning an AWD and Caravan trip around Australia. At present doing one in NZ and will complete sometime next year (2022) and than shift to Australia to explore and do 'a lap' of the country. Am single and in a previous life have been, for many y...

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Hi. I'm in the market for a car fridge. Probably somewhere around 55L. I know Engel are a great brand but cost quite a bit more than Waeco / Dometic. I see BCF have some good specials on XTM brand. That brand has ratings of 4.5 or 4.6 / 5.0 from quite a lots of customers. Any comments? Thanks. Noel

When a group of tourists visited a crocodile farm, the owner of the place launched a bold proposal;- Whoever dares to jump, swim to the coast and survive, I'll give you $ 1 million.No one dared to move, suddenly, a man jumped into the water and desperately swam to the shore while being chased by all the cr...

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I'm glad you asked...12:05 pm: It's time. You shotgun a 10 oz bottle like it's a lukewarm PBR and you don't want to be a pansy in front of your older brother's friends.It's suppose to be lemon flavored but it's becoming quite clear that whoever led the R&D team that day has never actually tasted anyt...

We are having the same crises of confidence that I suspect everybody experiences before they finally take the plunge... There's a wealth of experience on this forum, and I've been reading through many pages of good, constructive feedback and advice that's been given. I've got a few questions which...

Hey everyone, Hope you're doing well. My wife and I use this forum to learn about new places and some tips on caravanning. We're planning on doing a lap around Australia, starting in March next year and should hopefully then have plenty of our own tips and tricks to share. I saw this forum topic asking if...