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Hi everyone. We have just joined up and I thought I would share our blog site that we use for all our travels. We are looking forward to sharing and learning some new things from everyone. Blog: steveandmareeringrose.com Cheers Steve and Maree

This me 2 weeks ago. With just a hint of anticipation. With just a hint of excitement. OK, with a LOT of excitement, here I stand on the precipice of my future Finally. Finally. For me the wait is over. After 4+ years in the planning the time has now comeTo hit the road permanently and follow the sunTomo...

All set for first long trip solo and have done some research, but have had warnings about 'unsavoury' types scouring some parks and campsites. Albany was a particular mention. I have a lockable Trayon slide on with solar, but it wouldn't be difficult to get into when set up with the annexe (as I intend t...

has anyone replaced the original half moon door and drawere handles in a lotus caravan if so what did you use.

A house in a small town caught fire so the local fire department was called to put it out. However, the fire was far too much for the department to handle on their own so someone suggested that a nearby volunteer group be called to action. Despite some doubt that the volunteers would be of any assistance,...

Just left Boonoo Boonoo NP near Tenterfield and was horrified at the prices. Per night they wanted $12 per person and $8 per car that's $32 per day for us and all that we had was a long drop toilet, wooden bench at some sites. For $33 per night in Tenterfield we had flush toilets showers laundry kitchen a...

Just finished making a comment of a certain topic. Life style villages. Apparently I did not hit send. Now I can not find my comments. Any idea how I can retrieve the comment. Jay&Dee

Hello everyone, I know from past work experience the optimum temperature for batteries to work at their best is around 25-30 degrees but we have the habit of installing auxiliary batteries in places where the temp could be 80 degrees on a normal 30 degree day. There is one good thing about Toyota - th...

Haven't traveled this road for a couple of years. Anyone driven it lately ? I've been told that there is mining going out out there.

A tourist had lost his way on a back road and stopped at a farmhouse to ask if he could be stay there for the night. Well, were mighty crowded since theres already someone in the spare room, replied the farmer. But I guess you can stay if you dont mind sharing the bed with a tall blonde. The tourist puffed out...

Hi all, we have a dometic 215 compressor fridge that runs fine tho of late has decided to just stop , lights out , no-one home , for no reason . when i disconnect the power to the fridge and reconnect it , away we go as normal. and may be 4 weeks or more till it happens again. Has anyone had similar probs and if so...

hi everyone, ive recently purchased the 2018 bt50 ( new ) . soon we are heading off along oodnadatta track, then all the kimberly area including some rough side tracks etc. we are towing a camper trailer( loaded will be approx 1.5 ton) the bt50 will have 300 kgs apprx, im not sure if i should upgrade the s...

Gday... I received this product advice via email today. I have not seen this before this afternoon and have absolutely no opinion on its value. I offer it only as advice of a new product - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWkh-KjhNdA Cheers - John

For some reason when I open a subject say in general forum the top of the page has the last comment and the first comment is at the bottom of the page. So how do I reverse the decending / ascending order of the comments??? Thank you Jay&Dee

Hi all, i have some experience with 12 v solar but need some advice. I have a camper trailer which has a 100 amp hr battery, i have just purchase 2 x 135 amp hr agm batteries, i have 2 panels 120 and 250, i run a fairly new 40ltr engel,6 x led strip lights, water pump for sink, 2 x 12 v fans and a couple of mobile cha...

Has anyone got Aussie Traveller windows in their van , ours was built end of 2010. So good chance similar age vans have them . We had a problem a few years ago with water getting in the front window while driving in rain. They recommended to remove them but we opted to reseal . We went out this morning and rai...

Hi we have been on the road for nearly two years now and recently had our van in for repairs for a week through a reputable insurance caravan dealer. They did a good job but I can not find a it devise that we leave in our van behind our bed just wondering if any of you travellers have had stuff stolen while your...

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Has anybody with a Ranger Wildtrak come across a simple way of securing a H/D battery in the tray to run an Engel fridge without doing to much damage to the tray insert? Thanks. Dick.