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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

When people ask what my security is, to stop others stealing my motorhome I usually say that the joyriding thieves, would pick a faster vehicle I will now have to have a rethink, and watch out for 40 year old females, with 2 dogs Link below https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-us-canada-48375164/no...

Hi gang I hope to leave Perth and go to Kununurra and down the middle and back to Perth Can you tell me me if you can still camp at the kununurra show ground Hope to leave by the end of June . Snipz

Woman, cranky because her husband was late coming home again, decided to leave a note saying, -"I've had enough and left you, don't bother coming after me." and hid under the bed to see his reaction. After a short while the husband comes home and she could hear him in the kitchen before he comes into the...

Hi fellow travellers. I'm looking to hit the road full time and plan to buy a motorhome. Does anyone know which state is the cheapest for stamp duty, registration and ongoing costs. I know Victoria does not require the laborious annual roadworthy checks which is great as I'd not want to drive half way a...

Englishman's wife steps up to the first tee and, as she bends over to place her ball, a gust of wind blows her skirt up and reveals her lack of underwear.. Good God, woman! Why aren't you wearing any knickers?" her husband demanded. "Well, you don't give me enough housekeeping money to afford any," she r...