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I have always been curious. What would be the easiest (less load) on a 5t flat bed truck. To carry a 1t vehicle on the bed or tow a 1t vehicle behind on a trailer. I guess the truckies out there would know? Bas

In the never ending attempt to save weight, I was wondering if anyone has innovated a lighter (but safe of course) type of jack. My jack (standard one supplied with the caravan) weights about 12-15 kgs depending on what bits I take with me) and is very heavy to carry. I could be sensible and assume it is t...

"An older lady gets pulled over for speeding"...Older Woman: Is there a problem, officer?Officer: Ma'am, you were speeding.Older Woman: Oh, I see.Officer: Can I see your license please?Older Woman: I'd give it to you but I don't have one.Officer: Don't have one?Older Woman: Lost it, 4 years ago fo...

Hi, is there a reset button on 10l water heater that is tripping my power ?

I am thinking of installing a diesel heater in my van, the only location I have available is under my double bed at the front of the van which is where my house batteries and controller are. The heater would be approx 200 mm from my batteries. Can anyone see any issues with this ?

OK we have been talking about going from motorhome to caravan. If you had $70000.00 to spend on a new caravan what would you buy? Some moderate off road use. No caravan parks all dry camping. Tow vehicle new Dmax.

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I was in court the other day and I heard the prosecutor say to the defendant: "I have some good news and some bad news".Whats the bad news? asks the crook.The bad news is, your blood is all over the crime scene, and the DNA tests prove you did it.Whats the good news?Your cholesterol is low.

It's been a few years since I visited Tassie. Way too long. Before I first visited I asked a travel agent about the place. She told me a week there and you've seen it all. Bad, very bad advice, particularly from a so called professional. I've visited Tassie twice now and for a total of two months and th...

Hi all....new member....first post. We have made a recent decision to retire and want to be on the Gold Coast to visit family over the Christmas period. We have missed the boat as far as getting into caravan parks is concerned because you need to book 12 months in advance with most of them. Does anybody k...

I'm about to do some re-wiring of DC circuits on my camper. I noticed that on both my caravan and camper trailer the manufacturers use white for the DC negative wires, and a variety of different colours for the various positive wires, presumably to differentiate the circuits. Is there some standard c...

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