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hello fellow travellers could anyone help with info or problems with the lagoon pasadena vans. seem reasonably priced but not able to find one close to check out. any veiws would be appreciated cheers ron

G'day all We're heading to the UK next year for a couple of months or so. Looking into hiring a small motor home ("whiz-bang" size) for at least half of that time (on a canal for 4 weeks). We've had a couple of quotes and looking into others. Has anybody got any advice on who to go with, or who to avoid etc? An...

I am looking at a golden eagle mini mi caravan to replace my present caravan. It is either 14ft or 15 ft depending on who you talk to. Does anyone have experience with such. They look solid (at least in pictures) . They also look capacious , at least compared to my present 10ft drift away. Any input would...

Hi All, We have a Jayco Conquest 2018, we have had it for over 1 year and enjoy it very much, however I was surprised with how much road noise came into the cabin when driving on those course road surfaces and the concrete roads in NSW. After a bit of investigation I found that there is a cavity in the transit...

Lemair Washer v/good condition top loader use anywhere, bush camping, van parks etc. All hoses, no leaks, basically unmarked, always covered in transit. Runs comfortably off a 2/0 Honda Gennie or 240 volt. No longer required. $120.00 Jeff Barber 0408 156 903 Bribie Island.

Some trailers may experience a valve malfunction in the hydraulic power pack. If the valve malfunctions, the ramp may not lower in a controlled manner or the hydraulic lowering mechanism may not function correctly and may cause injury to anyone that comes in contact. https://www.productsafety...

https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recall/toyota-motor-corporation-toyota-land-cruiser-prado-hiac...

Dear Mum & Dad, I am well. Hope youse are too. Tell me big brothers Doug and Phil that the Army is better than workin' on the farm - tell them to get in bloody quick smart before the jobs are all gone! I wuz a bit slow in settling down at first, because ya don't hafta get outta bed until 6am. But I like sleepi...

a bit sticky as well -- Edited by Craig1 on Wednesday 9th of October 2019 09:18:01 PM

G'day all. I plan to fit 2x120 watt solid solar panels to the roof of my van. My question is,what is the best way to secure the mounting brackets to the roof without drilling? The van is a Kingdom Kensington. Thanks.

hi folks, anyone know if i have to slip the rear axles to get the rear drums off a hzb coaster?

"Bless me Father, for I have sinned. I have been with a loose girl." The priest asks, "Is that you, little Joey Pagano?" "Yes, Father, it is." "And who was the ...girl you were with?" "I can't tell you, Father. I don't want to ruin her reputation." "Well, Joey, I'm sure to find out her name sooner or later s...

Hello we like to travel with a campervan from Sydney to Perth bud we have some qustions 1 what is the best period to go 2 are camping places and roadhouse open during the mont September til November 3 do you have to make reservations 4 when is it not to crowded to travel

Maybe we are being a bit crazy but we will be travelling from Nyngen to Alice Springs in mid October and have done the trip on the Stuart Hwy two or three times before and here is the chance to see a bit more of Oz. But we are towing a van behind our old but wonderful Pajero. We wont be in a hurry, dont have to be i...

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Hi all, I have been a member for about 6 months and thought I better introduce myself. I use the handle 'Steel Dog' as I have worked in the steel industry most of my adult life (Boilermaker/Welder), now 68 years young, my wife and I are semi retired and in the last 3 years have traveled around Victoria, S/E...

After returning from another trip north. I share our experiences with some stays in Showgrounds. Firstly it is important to know that in the main there are two types of Showgrounds. Firstly there are those located on Crown Land and usually managed by a User Group Committee but come under the contro...

My caravan has a Thetford cassette (20L-ish) toilet which has performed well for the past 11 months. It has been my habit to leave a little water in it to minimise faecal deposits around the bowl. The seal has performed well and retained this water. I have observed some discolouration of the plastic wh...

The elderly Italian man went to his parish priest and asked if the priest would hear his confession. Of course, my son, said the priest. Well, Father, at the beginning of World War Two, a beautiful woman knocked on my door and asked me to hide her from the Germans; I hid her in my attic, and they never found...