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Yesterday I jacked up our dual wheel caravan and then rotated the tyres about a half turn. Reason .... Van has been sitting for 7 months and mostly like will be still standing in the yard for a further 4 months. My thinking is that the tyres may/ could develop a flat spot and would therefore show same when d...

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As many of you are aware, the ridiculously high tolls on the M2 and M7 tollways were increased in October last year. At the same time, they changed the rules so that any vehicle over 2.8 m high or 12.5 m long was classified the same as a B Double ie commercial. Therefore the tolls for the average modern car...

Absolute amazing what they take..........feel for the poor shopkeepers. Cheers Bob

Just come back from 5 weeks in Tassie .. amazed at the amount of sites that state self contained vehicles only ... and is never the case always a group of non self contained vehicles at these sites .. Latrobe being one of the worst with back packers leaving a mess .. $10 fee close to shops but never regulate...

South-West WA warning............the gum trees are in blossom and so are the March flies. It's hard not to whack them on your leg etc, but doing so attracts more Marchies to the spot where the squashed one was. Wave them away if possible, the buggers bite hard. Cheers Bob -- Edited by Bobdown on Monda...

Q: Doctor, I've heard that cardiovascular exercise can prolong life. Is this true? A: Heart only good for so many beats, and that it... Don't waste on exercise. Everything wear out eventually. Speeding up heart not make you live longer; it like saying you extend life...

Recently purchased an ex-rental Merc Sprinter campervan. It came with what appears to be a Majestic UFO X TV Antenna - 27cm diameter fixed disc. Where there is a strong signal (Capital Cities) reception is excellent however moving to the sticks (Gin Gin, Byron Bay etc) things deteriorate rather qui...

Just wondering everyone if people have an opinion on the Salute model of caravan. Company based in Melbourne. Thanks Mick & Lee-Ann

Good Evening Folks, New to this forum, not new to forums or the 'net but new to Grey Nomadding. I just signed the contract today on my first motorhome a 2104 VW Crafter fitted with the Euro spec by Talvor. My First question is why doesn't this vehicle come with a "Park" setting on the auto gearbox? Am I sup...

Hi, What is the general consensus on the minimum roof to solar panel clearance to allow for sufficient cooling airflow. regards Wayne.

Hi, I have heard that if you fit a vent at the front of the van it will pressurise the van helping to prevent the ingress of dust on dirt roads. I dont intend driving on a lot of dusty roads but am wondering if the vent that is fitted would do the job for the odd occassion. I have no idea who makes these vents. Th...

ts five years since we sold our rig and bought a house and resigned from being a nomad Have now bought a 1998 Jayco starcraft. Plan is to do short trips now and later escape the Victoria winters, -- Edited by patmc49 on Monday 20th of January 2020 07:55:03 PM

Inquiring whether anyone has any experience, good or bad, with one of these motorhomes. I am seriously thinking of buying one and would like to hear from anyone who has one.

hi fellow travellers checking on ball park figure to pay for new injectors for bus 1992 coaster thanks cheers

No ute, I don't like utes, they're OK on a farm but not for me. So, after much consideration I've narrowed it down to: Holden Trailblazer Holden Colorado 7 As far as I can see the Trailblazer is an update to the Col7 - both have the same engine and gearbox (updates aside) and tow limits and sort of look the sa...

How many are travelling after a death because they can no longer function in a society.. That's me and I have to go soon...

A woman was enjoying a good game of golf with her girlfriends. "Oh, no!" she suddenly exclaimed. "Look at the time! I have to rush home and fix dinner for my husband! He'll be so pissed if it's not ready on time." When she got home, she discovered all she had in the fridge was a wilted lettuce leaf, an egg - an...

Hi. Can anyone help with their best toilet cleaner for our motorhome,tried Nappysan solution without much joy (stank like a dunny ) Thanks Geoff

Hi All, Just looking for some advice- Im thinking of buying a new caravan- what percentage discount can you expect from the dealership when buying for cash. thank you