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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?

We had a few spare days between Bundaberg and a booking at 1770 so dropped into Rules Beach Bush Camp for 3 nights. Entry is from the road into 1770. They have a mix of non powered and powered camp sites. $9 per person plus $7 for powered site. Potable water is available on site but not plumbed to individual...

Hi, Has anyone travelled between Forster and Tamworth towing a van please. Just trying not to have to travel extra distant up to Port McQuarrie and around. Thanks Kenb5678

Hi we are newbies to the forum and are seeking some advice on new van that we are considering purchasing. The van is a Provincial Salute Senator 22ft,sold by Melbourne City Caravans.They have only been trading since 2016,we were wondering if any one has information on the quality of their vans and th...

Hi all, Does anyone know what the drawbar weight should be for my camper that has a max loaded weight of 1600 kg,as there is nothing on the maker's plate. Cheers muz

Wivenhoe Dam and Somerset Dam. They aren't far from each other but which would be the best to try and catch Red Claw. I've always used sweet potato but is there something that others feel is a better bait. Thanks in advance.

A teacher asked her class to name things that ended with 'tor', that ate things. The first little boy said "Alligator". "Very good James, that's a big word". The second boy said "Predator". "Yes, that's another big word, Josh. Very well done". Little Johnny says "Vibrator". After nearly falling off...

Hi All. We are new to long term travel and am concerned about rego. Does anyone know if their is a way to renew NSW rego whilst out of the State? Michael & Lisa