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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....

I dont know, a mate has it and he doesnt know, doesnt remember where it came from. One suggestion is making these. -- Edited by rgren2 on Thursday 12th of June 2025 06:54:23 PM

Any tips on getting the shine back on the black chequer plate on the van .I have previously siliconed the surface but only lasted around 6 weeks then back to dull.

I have been offered a 2019 workmate tray back at a reasonable price considering the Land cruiser tax. It has 90,000 kml on the clock and has a full Toyota service history. It's an ex forestry vehicle already fitted with most of the goodies I would want, including bull bar, GVM upgrade, dual batteries, b...

Anyone travelled from Camooweal to 3 ways?? Road condition please

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My wife for the last two days has been making damper including just now, as we are out of bread, in our woodfired stove and oven in the kitchen. Perfect food for cold days. The best thing I ever did was to recover this Rayon One Fifty, woodstove, from an old house I demolished, and fully restored the stove...

Satking dish and finder with all attachments.$280.

In a month's time we are doing a trip on the River Road from Hume Village to Corryong. I noted a reserve at River Murray Reserve due east of Walwa, as I am keen to wet a line in the upper Murray at any opportunity. It says the Murray River reserve is Non PV. I think it means "Photovoltaic", which I think is an...

I became a landowner at the tender age of 10. Jumped on the bike a bit too quick and ended up with a couple of acres.

Hi, I have a Suburban SW6DEA hot water heater in the van. this morning i had no hot water. Can't find any fuses or cut out switches. All circuit breakers are in the on position. It is heating the water fine when using the gas. I can only think maybe the heating element is not working and if so is there a way to...

HI All, I am looking at changing my AGM's to Lithium. My inbuilt 240V charger is Lithium capable but my solar controller is not, I intend to change that to a new MPPT Lithium able. Question: Like most I currently have batteries on charge via an anderson plug from my car when on the road, how can I do that w...

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We travel the east coast with our Labradoodle and we are on the look out for dog friendly golf courses. We know that Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club allows leashed dogs on their course, Nambour GC allows leashed dogs kept in the cart only, and Macksville GC reckon they'd allow leashed dogs on course. ...

I am planning to do the run from Bourke thru to Wentworth. During a study of the maps they indicate there are 2 possible routes; 1 road on the western side of the Darling, and 1 on the eastern side. Not wanting to down 1 and return on the other, I am seeking suggestions from fellow travellers as to which road...