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Hi everyone. Just interested to find out what people do, especially those living in a Lifestyle or Retirement Village environment, what they do after storing their caravan out in a storage area concerning the van battery. Is it just left not connected to mains power while not using the caravan or pla...

Hi, I have a Isuzu bus with 3 x 130w solar panels, morning star pro 30 solar controller connected to 3 120ah AGM batteries which are about 7 years old. I know nothing about nothing about the electrical side of things but feel that the system is aging and in need of replacement. First night away batteries...

This year has ended the time of our caravanning life after many years. It was abig wrench to see our little 12foot 6inch van leave our loving hands. After many years of travelling throughout this fabulous country,Covid and a continuos bout of cancer with Chemo and radiation.Now in remission,but we a...

The Fiat looses power when I try to accelerate. Can anyone give sugesstions as to what might be causing it?

At the risk of disturbing a hornet's nest...my van has a GVM of 1377kg according to the paperwork but has a plate riveted to the frame by the manufacturer stating that the "maximum allowable GTM" is 1450kg. Does anyone know how GVM is established? I have assumed it's determined by the manufacturer,...

We have decided to buy a new car and leave the ute just for towing and rubbish runs. Anyway we done the rounds of a couple of those multi dealerships to see what suits us, it became obvious that a medium SUV was the most suitable for entry and exit. Being a bit of a tight arse, I wanted value, long warranty, ro...

New Dolly trailer for sale, never used, 9 months NSW registration. Spare tyre and straps inclided. $4000. Tweed Heads NSW

Greetings all and despite my location I am not retired as yet. Hoping to get my new van later in the year and will then head off on a few adventures. Last Caravan I had was from 20 to 35! An old 14ft Viscount. Very basic compared to what is on offer these days. Had a very basic 12V system that could be fe...

Loved seeing the old girl on a recent House Boat trip.

Hi all, We are thinking of heading to Mt Augustus from Perth in July or August. I will be towing a 22' 2700kg gross onroad van with the new v6 Ford Ranger. Just wondering if any one has done the trip and if they have any tips. Thanks all. Cheers Drummo

Just bought my bus and going for first trip next week. Making sure everything works. problem with toilet. Pump is working but water not getting into bowl. The bus hasnt been used for a while so guessing pump diaghram has dried???? Toilet is set up so grey water pumps into toilet then to black water tank....