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Good morning everyone, We are picking up our van in 2 weeks. We already have the standard yellow ramps for leveling but I was googling chocks for the legs when an ad for "OziBlock n Chock" leveling system and leg pads came up. They look terrific. Is anyone out there using them and, if so, how have you fou...

I have been receiving emails from Tasmanian Ferry about places to you must see driving, one that looks good is called "Wild West" it takes you from Stanley westerly and then south to Arthur River (sealed Rd) then further south heading towards Strahan via Corinna (major section unsealed) has anyone...

Not sure who Gary J Matthews is but he's not happy..........cheers Bob WHY MANY PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD HATE GLOBALISATION By Gary J. Matthews (a Vietnam Veteran) Ten years ago Australia had five car manufacturers, Ford, GMH, Toyota, Nissan and Mitsubishi. Now we have none. All gone overseas...

Hi all. Recently retired and soon to be on the road. I'm trying to set up my van for bush and free camping. Does anyone have recommendations on generators suitable to run the fridge/freezer, AC and lights? Many thanks in aadvance. Richard and Gaye

Where do you good folk carry your portable solar panels. I have suit case type 1.2m x 700 cant find anywhere safe for them in or on caravan or ranger with canopy. Any help would be appreciated thanks

A chicken and an egg are lying in bed. The chicken is leaning against the headboard, smoking a cigarette, a satisfied smile on its face. The egg, looking very annoyed, grabs the sheet, rolls over and says: "Well, I guess we finally answered that question."

Just a heads up on these batteries. RTM (Road Tech Marine) have these (12.8v, 100Ah) batteries on sale for $899 (saving $100, they say). The new ones when they arrive (& shown in their latest catalogue) are $799! One of the Townsville staff suggested I keep my ear to the ground regarding their exis...

A couple of my Eurovision widows seem to stick to the rubber seal if not used for some time. Such as in storage. Does anyone have a solution to stop this? I did think of rubbing something on the seal such as olive oil, but this could effect tyhe rubber.

I've recently received a notice that I have been included on the jury roll. I may be summoned for jury duty over the next 12 months. Although I am happy to do my duty as an Australian citizen we plan to be travelling around the country for a good part of 2020. This could seriously hamper our travel plans. Ha...

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We went to the Kris Kristopher show in Toowoomba Friday night. Very good performance from a bloke aged 83. He was backed by 3 blokes that played with the Merle Haggard band . They were very good as well. I saw him play with the Highway Men when they were in Australia back in the early eighties. He certainly...

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Hello i was hoping to make contact (email) with someone in Perth south of the river to knows how/assist to set up a satellite tv receiver and dish thanks ron

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Looking at a 16' caravan. What would it cost to buy and fit an awning.

Where can I get a new lock and key for my external shower box? I dont want to have to purchase a whole new shower box....

Where do I start to see why or whats not working , apart from taking it somewhere. Which I probably will but would like to know what I'm talking about. I have 2 x 80w panels and a 20 amp reg ,which tells me amps in, all factory fitted but out of warranty. Cheers

Hello everyone A technical question from a layman, which hopefully may help others in the future Can someone give me a link to blocking diodes, for a 160 watt lightweight portable solar panel I am thinking of either connecting directly to the leisure/house batteries, through the portable solar pan...

Im a total newbie..single lady..Hoping someone can advise me on buying thru em caravans in Darwin...they have a van i love but im a bit nervous buying online? Any comments welcome

I keep reading articles on drivers pulling Vans who have trouble stuck under low bridges and then getting to the terminal by the right time or you miss the boat!. Do you need to drive across / through Melb ? and is there parking if you get there early? We will be coming in from Seymour which is about 100kms...