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I cant imagine I am the first to ask about this issue but my searched did not answer my question. It is currently raining .... yay... not so happy when it rains inside the happy Traveller. Only when in motion and are various attemtp to fix it, only when it is really heavy rain. I have lifted the A/C and c...

I regularly (like now) take my caravan deep into the bush through forests and on tracks that are more 4WD than 2WD and on one occasion was forced to stay an extra week to allow the track to dry out in order to tow the van out. Although I am very careful and try to inspect the tracks in the 4WD vehicle befo...

Just checked the gas top coils and discoveredthat thew ignitor was not working. How do I check and or replace ignitor. T Could there may be some gunk/ didt andgrease causing the malfunction. Checked Utube but not much info there. If I can not get a quick fix, then I will call in a gas fitter. But!!!! any...

Childers Free campNot sure if this is new or I missed it last year.Anyhow, it's a clearly marked 20 hour limit stopover car park, specially made for nomads, with dump point, water tap and toilets nearby. Not in the Camps book.A handy overnighter, and no need to go as far as Apple Tree Creek a few kms furth...

I will be in the Meekatharra, Cue & Mt Magnet localities soon trying to find that elusive nugget, any other gold hunters are welcome to join me, can compare notes, stories and dreams around the campfire.

Hi 'Vanners The Australian National University, ANU College of Law is conducting research to identify whether the Australian consumer law and the Australian vehicle standards are ineffective in ensuring that only caravans that are fit for purpose are used on Australian roads. The proj...

Hi 'Vanners The Australian National University, ANU College of Law is conducting research to identify whether the Australian consumer law and the Australian vehicle standards are ineffective in ensuring that only caravans that are fit for purpose are used on Australian roads. The proj...

I have read with much interest the comments by many regarding truckies disregard for the traffic laws regarding speeding , bad driving in that they try to bully other drivers into giving way or when changing lanes. Than on the other side, truckies complaining about caravan drivers not having the s...

Hi, Im back after 5 years absence. Because of ill health and financial problems I left here. But things have turned around and we are now traveling again We now have a 2001 Toyota Tarago, we put a blow up mattress in it with the intention of using it to sleep in and travel. But it was so cold we ended up slee...

Is anyone going to be around Dunolly Victoria between Christmas & New Year 2019. Would like to find like minded prospectors to fossick & detect gold with. Chellbells

we have this system, installed at the time of building a new van in 2012. It has never been 100% satisfactory. It has been recommended to us by the distributor that improvements have been made and that we should be happy with the new digital model. Does anyone have any experience with this upgrade? Loo...

Four years old and as new. Insurance value $63,000 (NRMA) sell $53,000, very little use, still on original tyres, can compare with unused spare. ATM 2.3 tonne. Comfy double bed. Ensuite toilet and shower. 16" Alloy wheels, Cruisemaster CRS HD suspension with excellent ground clearance and easy st...

As a occasional viewer of the Bold and Beautiful, I was just wondering.....who will Bill marry this week???

Crumbling America Full Documentary.... 90 minutes, so large file. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pducRLyDmiY Aussie Paul.

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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...