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Hi I went up the cape in 2016 to Weipa then up the development road to the top .Back then the roads were only sealed either side of the towns is this still the case as I heard they were going to seal from Laura to Weipa has Any one got some info on whats happening up there thanks

We are currently heading for QLD and are in Armidale. Had a shower this morning and heard water spraying in the wall cavity of the shower buggar. Our van is a jayco heritage 2007 model, there is a removable moulded piece with hot and cold taps I am considering taking this off to have a look hoping to find t...

I went to a doctor surgery a few days ago, to get my annual (free) flu shot They also offered, and I accepted, a (free) pneumonia shotWhile waiting the compulsory fifteen minutes after the shots, I was watching the info ads on the in house TVThey were showing adverts about people saying that they could n...

Hi all can any recommend a good wireless reversing camera ? currently have a camera on rear of motorhome but it doesn't have the coloured guide lines on screen that would be a big help when using . Been looking at the kogan for $69 Have chosen wireless as its an easy diy job just connected to reversing ligh...

Just like to say that we had our water heater repaired on site in Cairns by Babinda Mobile Caravan Repairs. Husband and wife team who came to the park we were in, fixed the problem, made up a new tv aerial as well and charged only $200. Very happy with their service and knowledge. Would highly recommend...

I have just been diagnosed with Intermediate PC. It is contained in the "P" (had all the checks) Do I choose Radiation or Surgery? Surgery is to remove the Prostate completely. Your comments and advise would be greatly appreciated. Regards. Hetho.

I'm a total newbie and learning the traditional way by trial and (lots of) error. The single-axle caravan comes with three 95-litre potable water tanks and one grey water tank. Each tank can be filled separately. Any one can then be used for in-caravan use. Two tanks are in front of the axle with one beh...

I am wanting to wallpaper my RV bedroom, I have been advised that the glue might not stick to the shiny surface so need to use a special product called Grippon (i think) first. Has anyone experienced the wallpapering job, how did you prepare the walls. Your advise would be very much appreciated thanks....

Planning to visit Wagal Rock, WA this year as I come down through inner WA. Looks like the best place to camp is in Cue, WA. Does anyone know the distance from Cue to Wagal Rock as I will just make it a full day trip from Cue. Would appreciate any other areas/places to see along the Great Northern Highway....

New blog post - We have loved Broome having seen it from the perspective of the locals & are now almost re-packed & re-stocked, ready to begin living in the Tvan again. http://cuppa500.com/Blog/2019/05/29/broome-town/

Our new Avan Nathan has "Euro" style windows with click clack type struts. What worries me is that there is no way to secure the open widows so that they will not either blow open in a strong wind or be opened from outside by someone with an unpleasant agenda. I asked Avan about different struts but no joy....

Hi I am phil and together with my wife Jools we will be taking a trip from Perth to Newcastle nsw via the top end. Setting out first week in June. Have a dark red Pajero sport and a twenty three foot jayco Stirling. Any must see place recommendation welcome and if you see us on the road or park please say hi. ...

I want to increase atm on my jayco starcraft outback van and would like advice on course of action I need to take. Do I load Van and then get it weighed?

Would anyone be staying at burdekin dam now?

I thought this might be a useful sight for people who foster native fauna, whether they travel with them or not. This is a great sight. Deb has worked with fauna rescue and other rescuers for years and she has developed the boomer bags after many years of fostering and caring for native fauna. Her bags ar...

HI I am hoping that one of you who reads this has some knowledge on home storage batteries, I have been looking at enphase batteries and power wall ect ect, can they be used in mobile homes,have you or someone you know already done this and if not why? as my friend liked to say where there is a will there is aw...

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Hi, We have a 23ft Jayco Stirling and are just about to go on a trip from Perth to NSW the long way around the top end. I see that most of the roadside assistance firms exclude our van either on height, weight or length. I have come across Motoring 24-7 who only have a <3.5t restriction which should be O...

I am considering an Arlec ceramic fan heater for my caravan when off grid , and powered by an inverter . Heater probably an 1500w . Any advice appreciated . Duncan