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i have read with interest the posts about batteries. i have a 10 y.o sprinter. last battery went for 13 months, new one 3. no problems before that, tho' i did a lot more travelling than i have done in the past 10 months. have had it to 3 different places - the auto electrician said it must have dead cells...

Hi everyone. 1988 MGW40 ED33 Nissan Civilian Trying to get my last final things done for rego and one thing that has got me stumped on the speedo is not working. It was a few months ago then just stopped. No blown fuses. I've heard that if that speedo fails then it could be a faulty cluster unit? So I ma...

We're looking at a Coromal with independent suspension. Just wondering if anyone has had any problems, the setup is a bit unique, leaf springs on the end of "batwing " suspension arms.

Now in quarantine, we are not allowed to leave our van for 15 days!, we can walk in a circle about the van for exercise, and can sit out under the awning but that's all. Now having to use our toilet for No2's, I find the system has been computerized. We have to "log in" to use the loo, and I have to "Log out" when...

Hi everyone, hope you are all safe. Unlike 'Swap N Go' gas bottles. I swapped over a large gas bottle today for my Weber Q. I must be cooking too much. I checked the test date and it said "Test Date 2005". Mmm, so much for 10 years. I asked for another bottle and it too was way off. Another the same. I finally f...

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Brand new in box unopened , latest model no longer needed $850 . Have original Inv cost around $1200 delivered .

Hi All I have made the decision and starting to look at campervans. My question is do I need a 4WD? I am looking at 2003 Kombi Van ATM. I do not want anything big, something simple. Can any of you ladies respond with what sort of rig you are travelling in? Thanks Janis

My Truma Hot Water Service; hot water elbow fitting died on Monday; went to Kimberley Camping and Outback Supplies in Broome WA and spent 10 minutes with Matt. 2 days later its in Broome, air freighted from Perth and installation complete. Fantastic service, and my wife now has hot water Regards. Het...

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hree blondes were all applying for the last available position on the Highway Patrol.The detective conducting the interview looked at the three of them and said, "So y'all wanna be cops, huh?" The blondes all nodded. The detective got up, opened a file drawer, and pulled out a folder. Sitting back do...

You all simply have to look at the "For Sale " thread today. . -- Edited by Sheba on Monday 17th of August 2020 09:43:28 PM

Hi all; It happened last year when we were free camping over the Easter period last year ( 2019 ). Our caravan has two 9Kg gas bottles stored in the front boot. Before we left i had spent a little bit of money and bought a couple of gas fuses the go inline between the gas bottle and the change over valve. These...

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Hi , has any one suffered a warped front boot lid on a Coromal Excel 542, Looking at ways to hold down the bottom corners of the lid. Thanks Bob.

A Hanger Shoe Holder for multiple items & inside a open 4 pk soap..When bars are used fill with soap scraps to keep on perfuming your clothes,linen,shoes.. -- Edited by Erilala on Wednesday 19th of August 2020 12:20:33 PM

Pre cooked in a oven & frozen.Or ask to use a oven- elsewhere..

Hello! I'm not sure if I'm posting in the right spot, so sorry if this is wrong. I'm just wondering if anyone can recommend a canvas repair place on or near the Gold Coast. We have a Jayco Expanda and there are some tears in the canvas around the bed end. Any recommendations would be most appreciated. T...

If you've stayed in a particularly nice van park and would like to share their details with your fellow nomad, this is the place. Please label each new post clearly with town and state the van park is in - for example "Good van park in Robe, SA". As mentioned in the main 'Recommendations' forum...

I don't know if anyone can help me with the following please? I recently purchased a CODAN 9360 HF SSB Transceiver fitted with TXE and TX free tune. I have a few low channels, i.e. 2182 (marine distress) being one and when I put it in as required 218200 I get the message "Value Too Low", I have been trying...