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Why do Dometic windows crack when using a car wash soap when cleaning the van, basically means the windows are not fit for use.

It is important for men to remember that, as women grow older, it becomes harder for them to maintain the same quality of housekeeping as when they were younger.When you notice this, try to show some understanding.My name is Wayne , and let me relate how I handled the situation with my wife, Beverly.W...

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89 year old Ron Chester was stopped by the police around 2 a.m. and was asked where he was going at that time of night. Ron replied, "I'm on my way to a lecture about alcohol abuse and the effects it has on the human body, as well as smoking and staying out late." The officer asked, "Really? Who's giving th...

Hi, we are looking at purchasing a motorhome with the outlook and dream of travelling Australia in the near future.Looking at a swagman signature 26 ft or Winnebago explorer diesel 26ft , any advice would be appreciated on these vehicles or similar. Thank You Andrew and Elke

An avid duck hunter was in the market for a new bird dog. His search ended when he found a dog that could actually walk on water to retrieve a duck.Shocked by his find, he was sure none of his friends would ever believe him.He decided to try to break the news to a friend of his, the eternal pessimist who refus...

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Gas Bottles only have a limited lifespan which I believe is printed on the bottle. We only use our gas very infrequently when free camping, so it is many months before we need a refill. Usually we run all appliances including the induction cooktops on 240v electricity when in caravan parks, which is wh...

Gday forum members, I like to post a request for advise, also we are new members to GN forum- posted intro couple days ago. As we are relatively new to caravanning (approx 4/5years) and have confined our trips to 3 to 4 hours in Victoria except one to Port Lincoln SA and one to family in Grafton NSW. We hav...

So I was at the store earlier with my service dog. The lady in front of me at checkout had about $200 worth of toilet paper in her shopping cart. With an attitude she asked me what type of dog I had. I told her it was my service dog. Then she got real snarky and said, I knew that. What type of service? I said he was...

Why do these new Dometic windows crack when washing the van using soaps in the water?

graeme and jan here we have bought a 2003 Winnebago explorer 10.3 p32 chassis 6.5 L gmc been on a few short trips to Qld we are 52 and love it went around aus for 3 years before kids at 21 years old and have the travel bug again put a bike rack on new awning cover solar panels and the list goes on having a few iss...

Morning everyone. Im planning a Sydney to Perth trip early June and hope to have 1.5 months time frame for the trip. (I have 5 days training late June in Perth) I was hoping to hear any suggested itinerarys, recommendations, or even just any guidance, wise words etc. I have not travelled this distan...

Hi, we intend to depart Cairns in two weeks time heading for WA via Ayers Rock, traveling through Warburton, Leonora, on to Geraldton and to Broome. With the current G2G application, which has a self-quarantine direction, we need to supply a quarantine address, which of course we do not have and it se...

Hello all, I am starting a new post re CB radio: did do a post a couple days ago re how to select CB radio for touring: did receive a lot of good input/advise. I have narrowed it to two brands GME and Oricom. The GME 5w XRS-330c and the Oricom 5w UHF380pk. Regrettably I am being price driven at the moment, ther...

Hi all, I just thought I would post my limited experience with lithium batteries and solar panels etc. Caravan is a 2016 so called "off road" model with a large compressor fridge. Originally, I had the "standard" 2 x 120ah AGM batteries with 2 x 120W roof mounted solar panels. A couple of years ago I chan...

Has any one recieved a notification by text from Telstra with respect to opening a Direct Debit for monthly accounts? Is this another option to our long term invoice plan which is paid at the local Post Office? Have fun Haji-Baba

Hi there, We will be buying a Sat phone in the near future for outback and big lapping adventures. We've done research and leaning towards Thuraya XT Lite. Anyone out there have one ? Your comments appreciated. Thankyou.