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Hi everyone , well what a mess of a year , I am a solo grey nomad , on a disability support pension ,I bought my rig with my super - seemed a good idea at the time ...I had planned to go up to Cooktown FNQ for winter but that was not to be.. Now I find myself hovering around Gippsland with the borders shut , most fre...

I have purchased a neat small dash cam and fitting to top of windscreen is no problem as it won't obstruct drivers view. Problem is fitting power cable around windscreen and down to dash board and cig lighter in centre consul, has anyone done this or a better idea?, you only want dash cam working when i...

If there is anyone unfortunate enough to have to wear these that has found a brand that actually resembles a foot, ie not heavily sewn square cut toe ends. I am talking about the heavy versions for daily wear, not after operation or airplane versions. thanks

I place this in the joke section, as I thought that it was a laughable encounter Usual disclaimer, the only legal words I know, is that an ill Eagle, is a sick bird, so my interpretation of what happened could be wrong Basically a lady was asked to wear a mask, while inside a Bunnings store The story is in th...

hi, i want to improve my solar from 1x80watt panel atm. and has 1x105ah agm battery. to hopefully at least 200w +++ 300w with 2 panels. as i would like replace the heavy agm install 2x120ah lithium batterys. and to loose 30kgs in weight due to the lithium batteries being so much lighter in weight. als...

Hunter Valley Airshow is back for an absolute BLOCKBUSTER of a show in 2021. Now is the time to get your EARLY BIRD TICKETS with huge savings to be made. DO NOT MISS OUT! Visit http://huntervalleyairshow.com.au to get yours before September 30th when prices go back to normal.... The March 13th & 1...

We are awaiting the arrival of our new Goldstar Liberty Tourer. We are making lists checking out caravanning forums to get the low down on what to pack. I have not found any suggestions so far for dinner ware and have found suggestions for Smart Space cookware. Was hoping that other Nomads may have some...

Greetings from an "old" new member. I have joined the Forum to be able to share and gain information relating to caravaning in Australia. I have been living in Perth since 2005 with a brief sojurn away to South Africa. I love the outdoors and camping and spent many wonderful holidays camping with the f...

Hello all. I am a retired person with an old dog, a '06 Land Cruiser and an 18' Jayco dual axle caravan. I purchased them in Febuary 2020. I should point out, I'm a complete virgin Caravanner. The corona virus is why I'm still in Brisbane. I'm going to have many questions, so see you in the forums. I look...

Hi there I purchased a used Mercedes SWB RV Sprinter six weeks ago and have run away from home heading north in Western Australia. I would appreciate advice on the availability of an awning/tent to go over the barn doors at the rear of the van. There is already a slot on the roof that an awning could be th...

A co-founder of the outstanding rock band Fleetwood Mac; Peter Green has died in London: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-53539989 So much talent in that generation.

Has anyone fitted Super Springs to their vehicle and are you happy with the result. We have a Ranger and a 3000kg van (loaded). The rig sits level without a WDH. The ride is good on good roads but on poor quality roads there can be quite a lot of up and down movement at the rear of the ute. I know I can fit heavi...

From Senior's News: The ultimate festival of wheels will return to Alice Springs this Fathers Day weekend, with the sixth annual Red Centre NATS to be held from 4-6 September featuring an amended program and ticketing structure in light of the COVID-19 pandemic... READ MORE: https://australians...

Have updated the tow tug sorry to seethe terri go,someone is going to buy a very good tow wagon ,any feedback on anyone who is towing with a grand cherokee we are very happy with the car so far,towns the van 635 coromal like it's not there .anyway only time will tell

The Covid Safe App... Over 6 million apps downloaded. Cost $70 million (development & marketing). No stats on # apps uninstalled. Guaranteed & promised to be one of the best tools in Covid-19 contact tracing. Total success to date = Nil \ \ Zip. Move to Plan B = Wear masks. Worth all the hype?

Re Dometic RM4601 185 litre fridge/freezer. In the attached photo the item listed as number 5 in the freezer door, is called a Juice Container. Wondering exactly how/what it does, as I don't know and it takes up nearly half of the freezer door storage space. It is not very deep, and anything that fits in...

Hi Folks While not strictly "solar" this seemed like the best place to ask. We are enjoying travelling SE SA now we can. Had planned to go back to Queensland and as a result are finding a BIG lack of 12 volt power from our modest Solar array. Our Jaco 'Conquest' has a built;lt in "mains" charger which is fin...

G & S Chassis Recall www.recalls.gov.ua want to see some good pics of my 2017 nextgen xline 16ft van bought brand new from green rv with a snaped susspention chassis bracket less than 3 years old but they wont cover me under warranty not happy things are about to get ugly. -- Edited by griffo and ke...

Have power to step but will no operate the mechanism.