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A woman decides to have a face lift for her 50th birthday. She spends $15,000 and looks sensational.On her way home, she stops at a news stand to buy a newspaper. Before leaving, she says to the clerk, I hope you dont mind my asking, but how old do you think I am?.About 32, is the reply.Nope! Im exactly 50, t...

9 April 2021The Full Federal Court today dismissed an appeal by Volkswagen AG against the penalties handed down earlier for making false representations about compliance with Australian diesel emissions standards.In dismissing the appeal, the Full Court upheld the $125 million penalty impo...

It appears all modern fridges are "frost free" and they maintain this state by periodically operating a heating element to melt ice build-up inside the fridge. I will probably be installing an inverter type fridge into my van and am looking at power consumption - it appears the defrost elements are t...

Using the van a bit more now I'm retired. Just wondering what might be available out there to improve/boost mobile signal. I believe there are some reasonably priced aerial systems that might be available but I can't find anything. Plus most modern phones don't have a plug for an aerial. Id like somet...

Have had flu jabs for years (to shut the bride up) - roll-up at the pharmacy and 15 minutes later on my way. What's the go with the China virus? I don't intend to get the jab for as long as possible to give them time to do the testing on others. What personal information do they want? Is it extensive or not l...

Hi everyone Hope we happy and well I have v6 Captiva towing 1500 atm van Do we think need trans cooler or not Thanks kerry

I have a heavy cover with a foam rubber liner stitched in that has lasted for years, but is now to dangerous for me to install. After watching some of the 'how to install' videos on YouTube I am wondering how long the lightweight covers shown last when van is stored outdoors. My son had one but it deterio...

I am looking at the possibility of buying a 2013 disco 4, and notice that the rear cargo doors has the bottom half fold down. Does this interfere with the caravan coupling (when connected) and haw much difficulty in fitting cargo drawers and / or fridge slide.

Hi all, new to this but could someone please advise if there is a lot of difference between a 40 ft or a 48 ft bus for availability of camping sites around this great country. 2 of us want to live and travel full time

Morning all. I am considering referring my latest issue to either NASA or the M.I.T. but thought I may respectfully ask the learned ones on the forum for their view(s). When going out the other day I was unable to lock the door on the van. The lock works ok if just opening or closing the door but it would not...

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G'day all. I just can't make up my mind, slide on's are top heavy cramped up mongrels. And a van is too big and overpriced. But l found a rig called the TIPOON, it's probably heavy to but has a lower center of gravity with solid walls and plenty of room. I can't work out how to drop the link here but som...

G'day everyone, Does anyone know how much of the cabin weight eg 2 people of around 100kg is carried by the rear springs? I went to TJM a couple of weeks ago, one chap there suggested that I use 175kg springs on our dual cab but I thought his maths were a "bit" out. I have around 85kg in the tub as a constant loa...

I am currently transitioning from liveaboard cruising yacht to liveaboard motorhome. I am doing the research now for a purchase in September but the choices are a bit daunting. I know it's a newbie question but I was hoping for some guidance from this community. My budget is $90k. There is only me and a...

We have a diesel pajero towing an 18 1/2 foot van worried about how steep and windy is the road ,should we drive back to Innisfail and drive up to the Tablelands using the Palmerston Hwy?