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Hello everyone, As TC Owen is on its way & it seems Townsville might get "a bit of a touch up", I'm wondering what I should do to secure our van. It is under a carport, is protected from the NW by the house & partially from the SE by the neighbour's house. Winds with gusts up to 165Kph are predict...

Hi Anybody out there have or had one of these great vans made by Majestic? I am tidying up the wiring which as been added to ad lib by the previous 2 owners. I need to replace the caravan main neutral and positive wires. Does anybody know where the cable runs after entering the wall from the front bin. Befor...

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Hi again. I have done a search but need some updated info. I need to replace the awning and measured it up to be 13 ft from middle of each arm. A local person in Mackay makes the vinyl awning for about $400 but doesn't fit them and I am unable to do so. I phoned Jayco in Mackay and to buy a new one the same size is $8...

I need more reach for my 12v compressor to get to spare tyre on van. Which would be more efficient.1- 12v cable extension suitably sized wire of 4 metre or 2- a pre -made coily compressor hose off an old compressor, approx 8 metres 3/8. Opinions or true knowledge both fine.

https://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2018-12-10/how-the-grey-nomad-lifestyle-may-change/10599340

A cow of a job.Not a big update this one. Not again, I hear you say down the back, yep, another month done and dusted so make that cuppa and sit back and read away. Oh! Alright then, something stronger if you must :)I might start with the weather this month as the month started with thunderstorms, lightni...

Just received another text message re. $1000 of shopping. Checked with the local Coles. They say it's all bull****!!

https://thenewdaily.com.au/life/auto/2018/12/07/jeep-australian-struggles/

Hi all I believe there is a company that makes a tow ball attachment for the rear bumper of the Van to attach a bike rack to does anyone know where I can get one. cheers

Currently house sitting in Nations Capital/Early Xmas as well with family: Local in Bonner does lights every year with donations going to charity. JohnR

I'm almost there: the house sold a month ago, the caravan is paid for and awaiting my pickup and I just have to sell and/or give away some "stuff", pack the caravan and then I'll be ready to hit the road - permanently. So, my question is: Any last minute advice for a new nomad?

Looking at getting hearing aids. Been trying my mum's (94). They cost a small fortune (even with Govt assistance) and she's never worn them as they are too hard to fit. Not sure about the hearing service that fitted her as they are over-the-ear and she wears glasses. I'm thinking I may get some but I want...

I have a small modified sine-wave beer-can inverter that was originally used to charge a 19v laptop in the car. Been using it for a year now charging 18v Ryobi batteries. Now Im reading that a pure sine-wave should be used when changing batteries, not modified. Last week I got a new battery/charger tha...

Can anyone give me some info on the Isuzu MUX4x4 as we are looking at purchasing one in 2019

Gday... As Emissions Controls Became Stricter In Europe, Car Makers With Diesel Vehicles Needed A Way Of Cleaning Up Nitrogen Oxide Emissions. Diesel Exhaust Fluid (AdBlue) Was Born. Read the article here Cheers - John

Gday... New Government advice aims to set the record straight and stop the confusion about adequate shackle ratings for towing. I offer the following link as information and/or advice to members regarding the use of shackles for attaching caravan safety chains to the tow vehicle. This concludes t...

Greetings all hope someone can help me with this please I am installing a Hopkins breakaway into my Toy Hauler and need some help with the wiring I have run an extra "Blue Wire" along with the main wiring harness running from the plug back to my junction box Can someone let me know if mu wiring diagr...

King Arthur was preparing to go out on an expedition and would be away from Camelot for an indefinite period of time. King Arthur was worried about leaving Queen Guinevere alone with all those horny Knights of the Round Table. So he went to Merlin for some advice. After explaining his predicament to Me...

During a baseball game, three men were sitting directly behind three nuns. Because their habits were partially blocking the view, the men decided to badger the nuns, hoping they'd get annoyed enough to move to another area. In a very loud voice, the first guy said, "I think I'm going to move to Utah, th...