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Does anyone have any experience with slide on campers. As we are hoping to travel 2021 onwards. We have limited funds and were looking at replacing our sadan with a small campervan because neither of us are into towing and I like the idea of not having to set up camp, but then we really need (When not trave...

Hi all, Mr Dunmowin has done it again. Almost two years ago, while we were farm sitting in Goomeri, we went to Gayndah to the Glen Eden Bullocky Team property, measured and photographed an old timber jinker. Two years later, the end product is now on display, along with two of his previous at the Gatton T...

My mate says if he switches the parking lights on (cant remember the new vehicle but can find out) it causes the Smart Alternator to act as a old technology alternator and put out higher voltage on a constant basis. Anybody come across this on their vehicles? If it works it could avoid the cost of add on t...

"After having dug to a depth of 10 feet last year, British scientists found traces of copper wire dating back 200 years and came to the conclusion that their ancestors already had a telephone network more than 150 years ago.Not to be outdone by the Brits, in the weeks that followed, an American archaeo...

I am researching a trip along the Googs track (SA) but have camper trailer in tow.. low tyre psrs Some say ok other maybe not so. Any thoughts and tips on this. Perhaps where may store for three days in Ceduna. Thanks Phillip

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The main feature on the G.N forum page is Gold ...Gold... Gold. Way sown South South to BALLARAT where the gold rush is on. Good luck to the happy guy who found the El Dorado. Might try my luck on the way home from S. Aust later this year. Are you heading to the Gold Rush in Ballarat.? Jay&Dee

In a few weeks we will be going on the road with our 5th wheeler. Question.... Advice on which is the best company to insure our 29ft 5th wheeler. We have our tow vehicle an Iveco Daily insured with Alliance but they don't insure 5th wheelers. All information will be very much appreciated. Thanks The Bla...

Has anyone replaced their caravan battery with a Lithiun Ion battery. Whats to know charging ETC

Dave and I had a great catch-up with Gentleman Dougwe today in Townsville and didn't the hours just fly by Look forward to our next meet up Dougwe, maybe somewhere I can inflat my Bin Chicken -- Edited by Kaid on Wednesday 31st of July 2019 03:56:09 PM

Those vehicles that have weight capacity up grades, never once have I read or heard of increasing the stopping ability of these vehicle. I would have thought the most important feature of any vehicle is to be able to stop. Yet I have not heard of any brake modifications, or tire (rubber on the road) chan...

hi all travelling back to Adelaide shortly was wondering going through ebor is ok for caravans

Just reading where a person on here brought a diesel heater for $185, not criticizing the purchase at all, just amazes me that all those components can be made and put together, then sold as a kit, including mark ups for profit for this much. Remembering that this is essentially a firebox and turbine u...

Has anyone watched the holden trailblazer ad on telly and noticed how the towed van is so badly set up. This irresponsible advertising by Holden should be condemned by all responsible caravan owners who are doing their best to load and drive their rigs as safely as possible. Safety on our roads is para...

HI Hoping to head to Echuca this week and was wondering if any one is there this week and if anyone has used the Rotary Park for free camping. If free camping is out can you recommend a caravan park to stay at.Swimming pool is not really neccesary this time. Things to do and places to go any suggestions? Thi...

Hi all, I was going to post this in tech corner but figured since the content of the video is not what I would consider technical in nature, I think it's better posted here. I was away camping with a mate a few weeks ago and as I'm prone to making youtube videos of anything I can get my hands on, since we both h...

Hi all, just a quick question re Broome parks this week,new to here so would appreciate any advice at all, in town Tuesday or Wednesday. Happy travels.Regards Westy.

The way the Pies are going,they will need this lot soon

at bribie island with the grandies. Having trouble uploading thisfor my new avatar. I upload, it says in red, upload successful but image does not appear in avatar. What am i doing wrong? Thanks. -- Edited by the rocket on Saturday 27th of July 2019 08:40:31 PM

Hi Cuppa John (Rockylizard) had put up a post how he did it, which I have used as the website to link with Here is another way(may not be the correct way, but the way I do it) When logged in, and in either NEW TOPIC or ADVANCED EDITOR Copy and paste the website address you wish to link to https://thegreynomad...