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*Dear Sir, I am writing in response to your request for additional information in Block 3 of the accident report form. I put "poor planning" as the cause of my accident. You asked for a fuller explanation and I trust the following details will be sufficient.... I am a bricklayer by trade. On the day of th...

After moving to Mt Barker 4 months ago, finally got my shed built with a caravan carport attached. It has a dedicated 15 amp GPO, 2 clear skylights to trickle charge the solar all day long. The door is facing the house, up a couple of steps, so loading is straightforward from the laundry. Cheers Bob ...

not damper though

Hi Guys, I am bringing to life a tired old 1977 Millard "west side" caravan and I am looking to purchase some caravan siding (or panelling) called Austral Bronze, if anyone on here has some or knows someone who has please let me know 0418689581 I believe that this particular siding has not been made for a...

Does anybody have a good suggestion for the best way of securing my caravan from theft, while parked in a back paddock that doesn't have a padlock on the gate towards the road? i.e. gate-padlock is not feasible, because owner drives in and out of that gate nearly every day. Wheel clamp? Towbar locking g...

Not sure where this should actually be posted but I am looking for house sitter for our property at Rutherglen in North East Victoria from late May until September 1 We are on two acres of land on the edge of town. Person we are looking for will be required to look after one cat and depending on the weather m...

Had our 3 year old van serviced this week, it gets done annually by one of the biggest and longest established van workshops in Melbourne. The only 'concern' raised this time was deteriorated valve stems showing cracks and perishing, including the spare which has always been covered and never used....

I have little tolerance for TV ads that are untruthful or inaccurate. As a Grey Nomad the Holden Trailblazer TV ad annoyed me. The ad clearly show the Holden Trailblazer towing a Trailer/Caravan that is clearly wider than the Tug. My understanding is that Australian ADR's clearly state that you mu...

From ABC News, photo Amanda Rose:

Just thought we might be able to get the ball rolling again. These are a couple of shots as we traveled the Oodnadatta Track. Great to camp with not a thing in site!!

does anyone have a gps with dashcam if so what brand and is it any good.tia

this was on Facebook today

any recommendations thanks paul

Know car and caravan have to be level when hitched up. My question is, our cars height is 470 ground to hitch D035, the caravan we getting is 520 ground to hitch ( bottom hitch placed). We looking at getting 80ml raiser for car tow bar section. Would like any one had similar issue or any ideas -- Edited by De...

Would like to upgrade the solar panels, plus batteries and I think I will need to upgrade the regulator. Am trying to find a person to advise and fit in Perth Metro area - any suggestions? Presently have 2 x 130w panels with a Prostar 30 regulator and 2 x 79ah batteries. Would like to change to 3 x 100 or 120A...

Hi All, Hope you are enjoying the rain. I have just had the ATM upgraded on my van and if you looking to do the same and you live within striking distance of Maryborough Qld I can recommend Transmod. My van is a 2008 Supreme Spirit 18' dual axle. The original ATM was 2173kg as stated on the compliance plate a...

I think I have killed my 5 yr old AGM battery in my van, it is bulging and not taking a charge . I would like a new one but with a few extras like a voltmeter and an Anderson plug to connect to solar Do any of you know a good patient Caravan electrician in Melbourne who can put in s new battery and also tell me how no...

AVOCADOS A wife asks her husband, "Could you please go shopping for me and buy one carton of milk and if they have avocados, get 6. A short time later the husband comes back with 6 cartons of milk. The wife asks him, "Why did you buy 6 cartons of milk"He replied, "They had avocados." If you're a w...

Hi, The top latch on the entry door of our Avan Ovation often remains open and the door cant be shut, and makes it very difficult to open. I am told that it could be a spring that has broken or fallen off and is now inside the door. I cant see how to take the take the inside of the entrance door off to see if the sp...

hi all has anyone own or brought a geist 565.