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...in Townsville for many moons but not sure exactly how many yet, so if you are here or coming here etc send up the smoke signals and we might be able to have a pow wow. Keep Safe on the roads and out there. -- Edited by Dougwe on Thursday 6th of June 2019 03:42:50 PM

If anyone remembers yeoeleven they may be interested to see how I

This system has been featured on the Grey Nomads Forum in the past. However, I have received several requests for details and as well, people in caravan parks/camps wanting to take photos of the system. So recently while under the van rubbing back the surface rust and respraying axles I finally manag...

Hi well I am hoping someone can help a novice, I have a 120ah deep cycle battery hooked up all 12v lights work fine. but when I turned the fridge to 12v nothing has happened. It worked on 240v when power was hooked up. Is it anything to do with the centurian power set-up? If so can I turn that off? cheers Barry...

quintrex 355 dart, 15 hp. mariner, life jackets, paddles, anchor, portable trailer and carry rack to suit 4 door type ute. all in good condition. all set up for fishing. $2500.00 neg. jeff barber 0408 156 903 bribie island -- Edited by Haji-Baba on Saturday 1st of June 2019 05:34:24 PM

My flight was being served by an obviously gay flight attendant, who seemed to put everyone in a good mood as he served us food and drinks. As the plane prepared to descend, he came swishing down the aisle and told us that "Captain Marvey has asked me to announce that he'll be landing the big scary plane sh...

The NSW Government has introduced a 10-minute grace period for at least one hour of paid ticketed parking. This means if you're running late and arrive back at your vehicle a few minutes after the ticket expiry time, you won't receive a fine. Its part of a new reform package the government has implemen...

I am buying a Blue Sky Tuscany van . ATM is 2900 kg and 180 ball weight and has Electronic Stability Control. Tug is a D Max 4x4 . Should I also fit a WDH ? Duncan

Good morning all, Has anyone experienced a problem with the small translucent reservoir fitted on the near side of the firewall adjacent to the main transmission reservoir in a 2011 3 litre 180 Ducato. My understanding is the this reservoir should contain brake fluid, however, the reservoir is not...

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Considering fitting a Truma Gas Heating for Van 21ft so I can do free camping and not need generator. As i already have Gas keeping to Gas heating seem better idea against diesel heating. Question has anyone installed gas heating to go under bed, realize need licenced gas installer for gas hookup. is t...

Our van is now being stored under cover ( in a large shed no direct access to the sun). What do I need to do to protect the battery whilst the van is in storage? Terry

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There is no "one" card but there is an Ace (which can be used as a one in many card games and also has three letters).This is interestingCheers . . . .The Chinese invented playing cards in AD 1000 - so herewith some interesting facts and observations about "playing cards": Did you know that the tradition...

We just bought this van secondhand, and it came with nothing. We get the idea from previous vans how to work things, but I like physical copies, in case we have no internet to look it up. I mean: the 3 way fridge, the gas stove top, the grill, the electric pump for the water, the roll out awning, the van itsel...

Well I just popped in to check youse all out because I used to be a member some years ago and I couldn't get my old thingy working so I appear as a newbie. My caravanning days are coming to a close. My wife and I over the last few years have shifted from Wollongong to Tumut and travelled a fair bit mostly arou...

We finally have our old 1985 7mtr self contained van ready to do a month or two trip from here in Geelong heading North to the Murray near SA border and travel East along the Murray as far as practical ( not comfortable doing high country as van heavy and stress about holding up traffic.) 2001 3ltr Turbo N...

I have posted the info below on another forum. Thought I would throw it in here to get your thoughts re the article on bubble wrap. ""My wife... Dee.... was telling me that she heard on TV. that the Federal Government is thinking of instigating a federal loan to householders to the value of $50,000.I am g...

$25 a night. Not many powered sites and most of those will only take illegal 10amp plugs - not your standard caravan plug. Only one shower with a door that wont lock and a 50 lt ot water cylinder. Only 3 water supply points (none at your site) and they often park 'vans right beside those so its difficult...

Finally after a long time with only a few short trips (for various reasons)since Christmas, we are heading off on Monday to the Kimberley's. Planning on taking a couple of weeks to get North via the Inland Hwy and then spend a couple of months looking around, then another month coming back via the Coast...