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Hi all, looking for serious advise as to how to carry my outboard motor on the back of my caravan.. I have two options I guess, one is vertical the other is horizontal.. I can fit both options on the back of the van using correct carrying cradles, but am confused which one will be the best...

Hi all. My Fiamma turbo fan stopped working so I've cleaned all conections and it was working fine after. But after not starting it again it not working again. I've just found this article but not sure if its the right thing to do. "You need to access the fan from outside on the roof and you will fi...

Want to buy: Genuine alloy rim to suit 80 series Land Cruiser, new or used in good condition. Tyre not required. PM me and I will provide email address and phone number. TIA Little Briney

Well close Subject: : Priest On His Deathbed An old Australian priest lay dying. He sent a message for an Australian Tax Office Supervisor and his Lawyer to come to the hospital. When they arrived, they were ushered up to his room. As they entered the room, the priest held out his hands and motione...

Following the recent disastrous fires in this area, many roads are closed and will remain so, some for quite a long time. The following is an extract from the NPWS site:The following key roads in Kosciuszko National Park remain closed:Alpine Way area:Olsens Lookout RoadGeehi Dam RoadGeehi Walls t...

my Alko stabiliser legs are deep under my caravan on the chassis. Winding them up and down is no problem (no rattle gun required), but getting down and under to pull the red handle to lower/raise the legs to the required angle is quite an exhausting task for this old bloke and his sore back. Currently I s...

Hey there, I have trouble with my waeco fridge cf60, it was working in 12 volts as on 240. First it stopped on 12 and after a while it stopped on 240 as well. All what works is the emergency mode. Lights on screen seem to be normal as long it's on emergency mode. As soon as i put it on normal mode on 240v it look...

Hi All, we have arrived ar Greens Lake is there anybody else here Leader Van, Grey Colorado with Rainbow Kayak on top. Come and say Hi

We intending to travel to Cap York this winter. We travelling with Caravan, can anyone help us with information. Were is it best to store the Caravan, Which places to visit and overnight stay ect. Thank you very much.

Found a town trying to entice Grey Nomad (Travellers), to their area A few years ago, they nearly lost their only shop, (according to a local I was talking to) This is a town well worth supporting, as they seem to have gone out of their way to welcome us Below is a link to my recommendation of this town https...

Hi I purchased this little heater on eBay but I found another solution to my problem before opening the box . Its a Chinese one, from all accounts they are good value for money. I paid $170 for it I will let it go for $100 Im in Sydney, call or send me a text if interested O432 I8I O49

newbie here. I have a small E2000 van just a small one just for me and my dog. nothing in the back as yet, but am going to fit it out myself. I am looking forward to meeting up on the road with fellow nomads. I need to learn how to use a CB radio and put solar in. love learning, as a solo female, its nice to know I wil...

Information received today in writing from Neil Manning, Director of Council Services, Ararat Rural City Council about the status of free camping at Greenhill Lake Ararat: "Green Hill Lake is a simple camping ground with limited facilities. Council publicises quite widely, including th...

Hello travellers, Can those of you in the know and have an annex floor mat please give me and maybe others some advise. I am looking at purchasing one that is around 6m long, they range in price from $70 to $300, on Ebay. Ok I under stand quality, means a higher price. But in general $70 to $130, to me most lo...

Hi Just joined the forum we are starting our first major trip end of march (major for us) to Port Macquarie The first long trip even though we have been caravaners for many years. I have fitted a CB in the car what is the best channel to use most say Channel 18 is that right ??

Do I or do I not grease my tow ball? I am finding some reluctance for the caravan coupling to let go of the tow ball when unhitching.

I think I posted, we were still in Bright, Victoria. A lot of water has passed under the bridge, and a lot of smoke drifted through the air... We left the 12 month farm/caretaker role in February last year, and went on a 2 week cruise around New Zealand, something a little different for us. To be honest, I e...

Morning, I am from June this year going to have a year off from work(have the option of returning after a year) as preamble to perhaps becoming fully retired from June 2021 (me 58 her 57) as will my wife. I would say I have a disdain/dislike my job now as well and once I have left cannot go back. I am findi...

Merc. Sprinter 2011. 154,000k's. Solar panels. Air con. Diesel Heater. 2 Large Folding Single Beds. 12 months NSW rego. Toilet in showere. Gas cooktop. 2 seat dining.etc. $53,000 or near offer looked at. Tweed Heads. 0481 311 257. -- Edited by Chucker on Tuesday 25th of February 2020 02:26:53 PM

I'mm baaaaack! Sort off.After calling an emergency committee meeting and making an executive decision after a few people asked for regular updates that I would do a Claytons Update you know, the update you get when you don't get a real update, so sit back and find out what I have been up to, or not up to ov...