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My wife and I are seriously thinking of purchasing a new van for a 12 month trip around Aus. We had a Jayco Swan with our kids who have left home now. It looks like there is a mine field full of great info on this forum. Kevin

I knew that would get your attention, imagine those mean and nasty cats in our outback! Recently I was talking to a vanner couple who had just crossed the Nulabour, and she said she saw a fox terrier on the side of the road, stopping and in the process of getting out to help the canine, a pack of wild dogs fo...

Hi everyone. The new Foxtel IQ4 Box requires two coaxial cables (not sure why). Does anyone know if it will work one one cable (obviously at a reduced capacity to do some actions). Currently in my rig I use a twin LNB. Would Foxtel work if I purchased a quad LND or could I use a cable splitter? Any advice...

Hi Everyone,We have been looking at getting wifi in our van, we have a smart TV plus our tablets and laptops. We had been looking at RVwifi however we were told about Sphere which is similar and a little cheaper. We tried looking reviews however came up empty. Has anyone heard of them or have one installe...

I also visited the Caravan & Motorhome forum from time to time. It now appears that the Forum will no long operate. Closing down if not already closewd down. I guess that it is good news for this Grey Nomad forum, as they may pick up some new members. Let's support this forum so we can enjoy all the tips...

Hi Can anyone recommend someone in Darwin who can service an Air Command Ibis? Thanks

Just a quick intro. I did a 10 year stint full time then had a break in Darwin for several years and now I'm back full time again travelling in a van/4x4 combo I see van parks as necessary evils and much prefer to camp in the bush I was on the CMCA forum as nomad for years Mark

Hello Just a quick note as Im new to the forum and just about retired only 65 days to go then hitting the road (no Im not counting) and looking forward to not have a time seclude to comply with.

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Just had the vehicle serviced, and the transmission oil is burnt, needs changing. We are hauling a heavy load, driving by transmission temperature, with the scan gauge never going over 108 c. The dealers do not know anything about the temperature problem, and all of the third party agents advise the...

Hi all, As a few of you know, when I'm doing something to the van or car etc I like to knock up a youtube video of the process and outcome. Several weeks back, I finally pulled the trigger on one of those cheap $210 ebay chinese diesel heaters. The video has taken me 3 weeks or so getting the footage together...

hi has anybody got the new Foxtel box (i4)and is so does it work in the caravan when travelling.

Toilets & fire places with wood supplied. Donation requested. Pub close by with evening meals (large serves, $20-$32) and powered sites for a fee or just a shower for $5 if you use the free camp. Telstra service. Cheers, Peter

Hi to all well I am getting ready to leave for up north next Sunday What I would like to do is put an avatar up of my van , just Incase you my see it and come over to have a chat . Thing is I dont no how to do it , can you help me out pleaseeeeee Snipz

Hi all, our new van is ready in July, and the manufacturer, is asking if we would like RV Gard (actual name brand) product applied both internal and external, the cost being $1350.00 but I heard that once you use this product, you cannot use anything else, and to top up your polish and other stuff once it...

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There are a number of us Aussies over here in Kwazulu Natal that are keen to watch the first state of origin but unfortunately its on around 11am our time, is not on TV over here and even it it were we are going to be at worK. Lucky for us one of the guys paid for a subscription to Telstras NRL channel so we plan t...

hi I haven't bought a vehicle yet - but wish to travel around Australia (across the Gibb River Road and other off road venues. I am considering a Toyota 4x4 flat top ute on which to place a slide on camper. What are the benefits of a pop top compared to a single shell camper? I am leaning towards the single sh...