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Hi all weve been on the road since February and have no immediate plans to stop , we have our licenses and rego listed at our daughters address in NSW , our question is does anyone know the rules regarding a tow vehicle , do we have to have a nsw registered car , can we tow a loan vehicle from a relative that liv...

Hi All, A search has revealed a number of suspension topics, but I'd rather have specific information for my issue if possible. I'm aware many have done the same thing so here goes. I have a 2012 early D-max with standard rear suspension except for a set of Super springs. these have sagged a fair bit afte...

For those that view our photos and appreciate the effort to highlight our travels via the camera and give people a glimpse of this great country we call our back yard. You would be aware that we are Grey Nomads and full time on the road that is between house/farm sitting gigs. We have however a base camp no...

we operate with just one 120 amp battery when freecamping looking at installing a diesil heater,just had a thought would the heater have a 12 volt fan pushing the the heat through the van and chewing up valuable battery power just something to consider before I buy and install it thanks for any replies...

looking at a short cut from Taroom, north to the Dawson Highway - has anyone been along here and wondering if its sealed

Very funny! My wife and I went to the Royal Agricultural Show and one of the first exhibits we stopped at was the breeding bulls. We went up to the first pen and there was a sign attached that said: "THIS BULL MATED 50 TIMES LAST YEAR" My wife playfully nudged me in the ribs smiled and said, "He mated 50 ti...

Hi all weve been on the road since February and have no immediate plans to stop , we have our licenses and rego listed at our daughters address in NSW , our question is does anyone know the rules regarding a tow vehicle , do we have to have a nsw registered car , can we tow a loan vehicle from a relative that liv...

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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...