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Recently we have picked up an intermittent fault on the van. When we connect to mains water, sometimes the water tanks will fill by themselves. Wondering if we have a non return valve issue or could the water pump be allowing a backflow of water to the tanks? Any ideas? TIA

hi folks, our Swift HWS is not working. I have tried to find the problem by looking under the van to no avail. cant see anything except tubes. how does one go about checking it before taking the van off to an 'expert' and shelling out when it might be something I can fix?

Great clip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhdVGaBVIow

Someone is saying that we may be the last generation of Grey Nomads Link is below, from ABC News https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-12-10/how-the-grey-nomad-lifestyle-may-change/10599340

This is probably old news for some, but today I discovered that I couldn't make a withdrawal from my ANZ bank account at a post office - apparently as from January 15 ANZ ended its agreement with Australia Post for personal banking facilities. The other Big Four banks still have banking facilities at p...

Hi I am looking to buy a Hyundai Terracan CRDI 2.9. 2005 model. I need the Diesel pressure unit ( engine block mounted ) or a complete car in going condition, can you help please. I can be contacted via my web site, peteri4568@gmail or 0427210939 (m) Kind regards Peter I

Gday... Read the article here Cheers - John

Looking at purchasing a camper trailer, and would appreciate any pointers/advantages/hazards. Hubby passed away last year so would be just the dog and I. Quite impressed with the Platinum range. Budget around 15 to 20K. Any hints or advice please? Thanks :)

Hello everyone, I had a flat battery a couple of weeks ago, knew it had a two year warranty but as I didn't have the receipt with me & I needed a battery, I bought a replacement. Went home & found the failed battery still had 2 months of warranty on it. Took it back to the agent, they said they'd test i...

Heading up to Jemalong Weir for a few days. Has anybody stayed there? What are the facilities? Cheers Wandererone

I love my wife with all my heart. She is a gentle soul, full of love for her family and friends, decent, hard working and sweet. But by the living Harry, it all goes away when we are reversing a van into a tight spot. Then she becomes Bridezilla, a cranky, arm waving, overbearing old bag. Firstly, before al...

My mom died because of a brain tumor. At first, she is experiencing severe headache from time to time. We went to a doctor to ask whats happening to her but they said its only a migraine, so he gave a medicine to cure the pain. She was bedridden at that time. 1 month later when were busy on something i heard my...

Hi folks anyone had any experience with the above gennys ? I plan to do some free camping in the North of WA and want to be able to run my IBIS 3 air con. I have an 18 foot Jayco Star Craft outback. I think it will power it OK I'm more interested in the reliability of the genny thanks in advance BOKO 56

Gday... This is a proposal being considered at the moment. The size of solar panel or wiring is not the question, just where would one suggest the positioning of solar regulator/s? Cheers - John

hi, im limited to where I can store my van. I currently own a swan outback which i park to the side of my drive using a pulley and trolley system. The limitaion is the width. At a squeeze the widest I can go is 2300mm . Most sites lack this bit of info and ask for all your details to send a brochure and even then yo...

I recently stayed at this park which is under new management and ownership. As I was travelling solo I stayed in the motel type donga's they had, all near new and great facilities, aircon, fridge, TV etc etc and very comfortable king size single bed. Shady verandah with chairs and table. The new...

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One of me immigrant mates is now a true blue Aussie. I saw him drinking his own urine, chasing chooks around his back yard and with his ear close to a bulls arse. ... He said he was being an Aussie like me - drinking lots of piss, chasing chicks and listening to utter bull****.

we are starting our Grey Nomads life now that we are both retired and would consider house sitting to reduce the cost of accomodation , I would like to hear from people who are house sitters , what organisation are they using ? and the pro and con of house sitting. Is it difficult to find house sitting with...

Aerial is loose on top of van. Wobbles from roof mount. Any suggestions how to fix please. Being female Im not sure where to look for maybe screws missing