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Our Dometic 8300 is worse for wear. Need to replace fabric roll and lower main arms. Are there any pitfalls in DIY?

Hi, I am very new to Solar in caravans and hope someone out there can help me understand some basics; I'm not to technical. I have a 200W Solar Panel on my Pop top roof. I also have two 110 amp batteries in the boot, 240V charger. My 4WD has a twin battery system. The Pop top is connected to the car with an An...

Hi, has anyone got any recommendations where to stay with our van for a visit to Brisbane for a few days, and also at the Gold Coast as well. Not really excited about it but may as well have a look around while we are in those areas. Missing outback and far north QLD already. Those areas are not to be beat. Jo...

I Did NOT Know this! DO YOU EAT CADBURY'S CHOCOLATE? We were raised on CADBURY'S chocolate as kids and even into adulthood but I will never eat it again!! I hope from now on you will throw yours away whenever you are given any. It seems as though noth...

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Excellent camping area by the lake. $10 per night includes power if you want. Flushing toilets, hot shower and plenty of shade. Good base to do the silo trail.

Are having a new dometic harrier air con fitted due to hail damage of old unit ,any comments 're this unit is it efficient and is it quiet compared to the old unit any feed back would be appreciated thanks Mike G

Hi, a question for those who are travelling full time, how do you manage with not having a fixed address? With regards to centrelink, vehicle rego and insurance etc. Thanks -- Edited by circlek on Saturday 31st of August 2019 09:41:44 AM

Can anyone tell me what the two outside wires are for please Thanks Kevin.

Being a Queenslander, ....I have just checked the B.O.M. and it appears that there is not a bit of rain anywhere to be seen in Queensland and Northern New South Wales. ( That is the only areas I checked) In Brisbane, in the month of August we held our Annual Agriculture Show (EKKA) and we never got a drop of...

Hi Guys - Can anyone tell me from actual experience what it is like to have a wheel bearing failure in a single axle caravan . Just in case , are there early signs - noises - heat - feel and how you got on with it following the event . I figure it's better to learn from others experience just in case it happens ....

A friend of mine, who has a stutter, was telling us about his nana. By the time he was finished we were all singing Hey Jude

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Putting this up for those just starting out and/or setting up. I have been towing a large van now for a while, I have both a rear view camera (view from the back of van), and the clip on mirrors. When I finish reversing, I realize, I have not referred to the camera monitor once. I use the mirrors, as I need the...

Dewalt 18v XR cordless drill/driver, 2-speed with hammer function, 4ah lithium battery, DBC115XE AC charger and carry case/soft storage case. Zippered with handles. Ideal for camping set up too. Quality, trusted brand, new and unused. Purchased as part of a much larger combo kit and these are the...

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Not getting technical here but I recently weighed my rig. Most weights are fine. Dont have the actual figures with me but. 19ft van. Ball weight about 25 kg under Ute weight about 500 kg under (loaded & with passengers ) Combiled weight about 750 kg under Van with both water tanks empty about 50 kg...

Hi, I understand a lot about solar panels and getneral set ups but I have bought an old nissan civilian with two solar panels already installed and i am thinking they are 36V panels? If possible I want to use them to charge 2 x 150ah deep cycle agm batteries but if the charge is not going to be very good then i...

Derinnallum recreation reserve.. Anybody stayed at this free camp west of Lismore vic

The title asks the question. Why is 'at an angle' different to laying flat under the Sun? Surely the Sun is such a big light source that it makes no difference?