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As I'm now the proud owner of an automatic Holden Trailblazer (15k on the clock) and about to tow a 2.7T caravan around some of the tougher places in Australia I am wondering whether I should invest in a transmission oil cooler. Your thoughts please people?

Hello Gang, I am wanting to replace one of my roof top vents, what is the best Silicon to use that will not affect the Plastic. TIA Rick

Its that time, I have to get the ute serviced. It just burns me up inside, knowing I have to pay so much to get so little done. The only reason to have it done is to get the stamp in the service log book for resale value. I have the list of the items they are supposed to check, and I know it doesn't happen. There's...

Hello all, I have lost the flexible solarpanels from the van roof they were glued with sitkaflex to a polycarbonate twinwall panel and then to the roof. They have been okay for more than 12 months but they blew off yesterday. The bond between the panel and the polycarbonate a nd the roof to polycarbonat...

only just v The Italian Lover. A virile middle aged Italian gentlemen named Guido, was relaxing at his favourite bar in Rome when he managed to attract a spectacular young blond woman. Things progressed to the point where he led her back to his apartment and, after some small talk, they retired t...

Hi. This is my very first post. i am a solo senior female and live in country WA I have read, with much interest, lots of previous posts weighing up caravan v RV. if I were to go for an RV Id like something small enough to be stored in my home garage (so would probably need to be a pop top I imagine), have inside...

Just found this on the Internet: The Grey Nomads TV Show, Episode 1. Starring among others Kerry Armstrong. There are to be six episodes, episode 1 was released last Thursday. Do a 'Google' for the Grey Nomads TV Show, Episode 1 and watch it on your computer. Murray PS: Try this link: https://www.cars...

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After some more info for the diesel heater I just installed. Can any one tell me what is the max temp to have around your fuel pump.

UK Virus ALERTThe English are feeling the pinch in relation to recent virus threat and have therefore raised their threat level from Miffed to Peeved. Soon, though, level may be raised yet again to Irritated or even A Bit Cross.The English have not been A Bit Cross since the blitz in 1940 when tea suppl...

G'day and welcome back. Yep, I'm still here. I haven't ridden on ahead just yet :)This is my Claytons Update #2 It covers January and February 2020. So, sit back and see what I have or have not been up to.The new year, 2020 started very quiet indeed with only a few other happy campers around and we all seeme...

Our 12volt fridge is freezing the freezer but the fridge section is only just cool. Have just replaced deep cycle batteries. Can anyone help?

"what's that stuff falling out of the sky?, I'm cold!"

I have had the van in storage for the last couple of weeks whilst I did a few jobs around my poor old mum's house. (Mum turns 100 in 3 months). I collected the van this morning and reconnected the battery. I am sure I put all the yellow leads onto the terminal and all the red ones onto the red terminal. I tried t...

at least Timbuktu, a literary masterpiece! Timbuktu - a ripper! The Australian Poetry Competition had come down to two finalists; a university graduate and an old aboriginal. They were given a word, then allowed two minute...

Does anyone successfully use a portable air conditioner? We have a small hybrid van (Modcon C3). Looking for something that you can vent out a window and is not an evaporative cooler. The Zero Breeze Mark 2 seems good but has mixed reviews and I'm not even sure if they are available in Australia. Any ide...

We plan to travel up the Tablelands Hwy in July, has anyone been up there to advise of conditions. We have a 22ft van. Regards Les Swannell

I was standing at the bar at the RSL one night, minding my own business. This quite hefty, very plain looking woman came up behind me, grabbed my arse and said, "You are very cute. Do you have a phone number?" I said, "Yes, do you have a pen?" She said, "Yes, Ive got a pen". I said, "Then you better get back int...

Hi All! Just joined as a user. We are planning our big half lap for 2022 (Vic, SA, WA, NT & Home)... Just purchased a Jayco Journey O/B 17.53 (May delivery)... yes, one might ask why the early purchase! Twofold, I sold my on road van quicker than I expected.... The second reason is I know the van will...