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I use pillow slips,covers alot for packing.Bought for 10/50c each at a op shop,10 is used to lighten van weight.Covers blankets,clothes,books,shoes,anything-- as they slip/ pack into tight spaces better.Suitcases are hard & rigid & can't fit into small,tight spaces.They also keep it...

We still have our noisy beast! It's been across to Perth a couple of times ... and a long stay in Tassie one year!. One thing we've never mastered is tyre pressures. When Winnebago de-rated the truck to make it suitable for car drivers!! , they never changed the tyre placard. So, we tried what the pla...

I am rewriting pages of notes I had jotted down during the 50th Anniversary of End of The War in The Pacific against the Japanese 15th August 1995 about my Father in law in New Guinea during WW2 for my Daughter and Son as I led to believe no other family member has this information been relay to them by their...

Hello there, My wife and I have had our motorhome since about 2003. It's an old Winnebago based on a Mazda T4000. Although based in Canberra we have ventured up and down the East Coast (BC - before coco-virus). We are both retired school-teachers/school counsellors. Although my my wife does not...

I am amazed at the number of people who bring me their el-cheapo $200 diesel heater for repair when it stops working soon after purchase. Only yesterday I had a bloke from Parkes who needed spare parts for a month-old heater and for which there was no warranty. A $200 heater and a $1,500 heater look muc...

I think I know what my problem is. I am suffering from PostTraumatic Caravan Deprivation.

Recycling plastic containers,drink & milk & toilet rolls to make 2 light weight holders of -" bits-".. Macrame hanger of raffia $1-50, from Prices Plus,should not get wet.For outside other strings,ropes are from Reject shops & Overflow..

Hi Everyone, I have just joined Amazon Kindle to be able to purchase and download novels and autobiographies etc from the site to read on my tablet. I would love recommendations of the "a must read" or "can't put it down" category from members to help minimise wasted purchases. I understand people wil...

2 types over a door hanger $3 & $5 from a Overflow/ Prices Plus/ Reject shop..Hang over cupboards,chairs,fridge,door,bathroom rail ..

Go for the plastics,tin & glass is weighty.Save,Recycle all- any plastic Botts & containers.Esp good is Juice Poppa Blue tops 6 packs which are non drip..Put in- face lotions,Sauces,Homemade cordials,Body lotions,Salad dressings,Car needs,Sunscreens,anything.You don't need hug...

Hi everyone, I received a Safety Recall in the mail today & was wondering how many others have been "caught"? We purchased the car new last September & ordered the LSU model with the new spring arrangement (3 reasonably heavy looking springs instead of the 5 on the LSM). The ride was ok, it took...

Hi everyone, We have just purchased our new caravan, a Bailey Rangefinder Nebula and have just completed fitting it out and are now readying ourselves for our first weekend wild camping. We have 2 x 150W solar panels & 2 x 100amp AGM batteries. My question is when we arrive at our destination do we s...

I put another "Find it " game on the thread where you had to find the Camel. Has any-one looked at it yet ? It's pretty easy, and I love those Trees. Cheers, Sheba.

Anyone grow spuds/veggies or even herbs when on the road? Either at a certain location or even in the back of a ute? Is this possible? Maybe with removable boxes or something.. When i camp i do stay in one spot for a week or 2 I love growing my own food so id love to take my gardening on the road

This is another version of the Co-vid 19 set to the musical of the Sound of Silence, which the original was a classic. Original song "The Sound of Silence" by Simon & Garfunkel. Enjoy this classic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZsfy8AD_S0 Jay&Dee

CRUISING? Sorry, But I do not know how to condense this into long lines etc. Jay&Dee LOVE THIS ONE!! GUESS IT PAYS TO THINK BEFORE YOU SPEAK!! 40 years of marriage.. A married couple in their early 60's were celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary in a quiet, romantic little r...

It's raining today so can't do much. I thought I'd put together a collection of my rigs over the years. My tow vehicles have been petrol jackeroo, commodore, diesel rodeo, & BT50 ( 220,000 klm & still going strong.) The oztrail camper lasted a few vans. It was a good overnighter & went a few...

I know this subject has been done to death but Im still no wiser. My van has 2/200 panels TPS555-1230 Solar controller a ST20-11 or ST35-11 POWER SUPPLY. This runs 2-100 A/H batteries that have died I want to replace these with a110 to 120 lithium battery. I don't think I have a battery charger but if I do I...

Around 12 months ago (April ) I asked the question if drop in Lithium batteries would work Now down the track I will give my report. Please note I do not have high power drains Eg. Inverter to run coffee machine, microwave or toaster to do these I would stay in a caravan park. Here we go - I did not tak...

Hello all, we have just had Win 10 installed and are having trouble with email software. Being so used to Outlook with Win 7, we are now totally lost as to how to handle future emails with what is on offer without having to buy the office suites on offer. Does any one have experience with any of the "free" pr...