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Hi all Just got our van set up for free camping and want to go somewhere for a couple of days, not too far from home, to test things out before we venture too far. We live in Tumut and Jingellic is an option as are a few other places. We have a small dog though, so lots of great places within the National Parks ar...

FOR SALE ADCO Caravan Cover 20 - 22. This cover is brand new (still in unopened box). Priced slightly under what retailers are selling for. $420 (negotiable) Mount Annan, NSW -- Edited by shakey55 on Friday 3rd of May 2024 06:22:14 AM -- Edited by shakey55 on Friday 3rd of May 2024 06:26:19 AM -- Edite...

What are members experiences of travelling with the Foxtel (yes I know) IQ5? Given it's relatively small size, I though we could use it instead of our current SatKing vast receiver. I was thinking of using my gigabit internet connection at home, and satellite feed on the road. But like most things Fo...

The aluminium Bike rack clamps onto the "A" frame. The mover has Anderson socket, forward and reverse control on handle and can move a single axle lighter van. I did use it on my 2Ton dual axle van but it operates better on lighter van. Bike rack $50 Mover $180. Pick up only. Mitchell's island, NSW. -- Ed...

Electricity demand pricing "racket". Listening to the radio: The demand pricing looks at your smart meter usage in 30 minute blocks 24 hours a day. In the 30 minute block that you use the highest amount of electricity you obviously get charged the highest fee, fair enough. But the racket is that yo...

My drop down bed comes down ok but will not go up. Fuses are ok. Any suggestions please.

Ok, First up as far as the van is concerned we enjoy Solar power for bush Camping. Of course 240 w when necessary. But what is your preference re future power supply? Do you want:- Solar & wind. Normal power stations ( old system) Nucular. Plus the other alternatives. There are always lots of pros...

Hi. I have a Iveco 50C17 2006 motorhome. Has anyone replaced this small servo motor under the dash. My dealer quoted a price of $5000-6000 to replace this part, saying the dash has to be removed. I am reasonable mechanical minded and was wondering if anyone out there has removed the dash and may be able t...

Hi all we just ordered our new van and it comes with a safety Dave camera setup but we were asked if we wanted a monitor on mirror or stand alone monitor looking for any advice on which is more practical and useable for caravan use such as reversing and traveling to see behind when in transit thanks in advan...

From MSM Is this what we will need to consider in the future when we choose our food? Carbon Footprint? Not food that is nutricious and healthy? Are they serious? Maybe they should consider the carbon footprint of their Ultra Processed, Poisoned food they are trying to feed us. The simple food swa...

I've noticed quite a few of these caravans travelling and they seem to be quite a bit lighter in weight than the Australian counterparts. Does anyone have any first hand knowledge how they stand up to Australian conditions (not off road) and I've also noticed that they seem low. Are they prone to dragg...

Hello all, I drive a Pajero Sport, I have bought a camper trailer and hope to hit the road soon. NUMBAT is the plate on the car, so it does tend to start conversations. :) First test trip will be from the Mornington Peninsula to Menindee, then up to Tenterfield. See you out there. Miles

Some things you just can't explainThe farmer says, "Some things you just can't explain.""So what happened that is so horrible?" the man asked.The farmer then decides to try an answer, "Well if you must know, today I was sitting by my cow milking her. Just as I got the bucket about full, she took her lef...

Two women went on a girls night out, and got slightly carried away with the ****tails.Drunk and walking home, they realised they both needed to pee.They were near a graveyard and one suggested they do their business behind a headstone.The first woman had nothing to wipe with, so she took off her panti...

A teacher noticed that a little boy at the back of the class was squirming around, scratching his crotch, and not paying attention. She went back to find out what was going on.He was quite embarrassed but whispered that he had just recently been circumcised and he was quite itchy.The teacher told him t...