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Caravan Happy · Caravan Happy

Hi All anyone out there travel for months with a tinnie on the roof of their vehicle. Just wondering how the paintwork holds up on the vehicle with the aluminium running after rain etc

bgt · bgt

I see some media talk of GWM, KIA and Hyundai entering the 4x4 pickup market. There are images on the net. They say they will be direct competition the Toyota and the Ford Ranger. What I haven't seen is any hint of tow rates. Has anyone seen specs for these pickups? HAVAL H9 has a tow rating of 2500kg. I'm g...

Tauzer · Tauzer

Hi, I have just purchased my first caravan and am interested in buying an Annex. The van is a Golf Savannahs 402 with a Thule awning. I live in Ipswich Qld and would appreciate any advise on which Annex to buy and where I could get the best deal. Thanks in anticipation.

jfb · jfb

I live in Panania Sydney. Are there any recommendations in my area to get a 26ft caravan serviced

JayDee · JayDee

The following is an extract from the latest Grey Nomad newsletter. The Bruce Highway claims another unfortunate victim. This road is in need of an urgent upgrade. And the Government will never get a greater opportunity to fund the same. Interest is so low, they should be borrowing to the Max. This in t...

Wannabe nomad · Wannabe nomad

Although I'm happy with sleeping in the back of my x-trail. I'll never have room to upgrade from an esky to a fridge, plus I can't store extra things on a roof rack because I can't physically get things down. So I'm limited to where I can travel too without a proper spare ext. So I'm toying with the idea of b...

Tauzer · Tauzer

Thanks everyone for you replies to my previous post about purchasing a annex. I contacted The Awningman to make an inquiry regarding a a quote for an annex. When I told him what type of awning I had he told me he wouldnt sell me an annex for a Thule awning because they arent strong enough to cope with the wei...

moamajohn · moamajohn

Hi .Today I took my van over to Moama and got it weighed .Proir to this I filled both water tanks to max .Thats 180 ltrs or 180 kg .As we both keep an entire wardrobe of clothes in the van this was covered too .On more than 1 occasion I have weighed our foodstuffs and 20 ,kg more than covers our only extra so to sp...

M80 D · M80 D

My new van has a ball tare weight of 160 kg GTM 2970 kg ATM 3300 kg Tare 2584 kg Our current tug 2009 NT Pajero is unsuitable for this van and we are looking at either the Mazda BT 80 or the Ford Ranger Raptor with a GVM upgrade on either. I need to know if one is better than the other for ease of towing. The ford i...

RonM · RonM

Hi new to the site and this is first post We are awaiting the delivery of our new Rav 4 Hybrid AWD Cruiser 1500kg towing limit Any information regarding experience towing a camper/ caravan with this or similar model would be appreciated. I realise what the terrain limitations are but are ok with t...

Old and Grey · Old and Grey

Morning all, Had the little fold up boat trailer booked in to get the Blue slip paper to go ahead and get registered for the first ever rego here in NSW. They told me before hand it takes 20 minutes with the paper work filled out. All good looks brand new. Yep never used. Brought it in 2007. 20 minutes later h...

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

Sadly, very sadly, my poor 2003 Jackaroo is finding the task of hauling my van more than it can easily handle and I think it will not be long before I am forced to replace it. I no longer have more than a passing interest in cars; providing it has AC and a comfortable driving seat that's all I want. I intend to...

Whenarewethere · Whenarewethere

https://www.caradvice.com.au/916332/warning-big-fines-...

Des and Jane · Des and Jane

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-01-20/cyclone-lucas-bearing-down-on-pilbara-coast/13071414

bgt · bgt

OK rather than hijacking another thread I thought I would start a license discussion. So if you buy a 4x4 and a caravan, any combination, you can hit the road without anything but a car license. But if you buy a motorhome/campervan and it's over 4.5t then you have to have a endorsed license. So where's...

gitsho · gitsho

Hi I am trying to find out information about the Telstra flip 3 phone and would appreciate any comments etc.Cheers

vince56 · vince56

Hi All, I wonder if anyone can tell me about this road? On the map it seems to be quite twisty and (probably) steep due to the terrain, has anyone towed a big van through that way and can advise please?

JayDee · JayDee

I am having my over 75 years medical check-up today. Should have had it done last week. I expect to have a great result. Could, repeat could, be that I may need glass for driving. I already have prescription sunnies but of course, that does not work at night. Lot more happy days ahead. Jay&Dee

Old and Grey · Old and Grey

How many drivers have you seen driving in thongs. We were coming home this morning. Could not believe my eyes when this young fella pulls up beside us at the traffic lights. Tee shirt, shorts, no gloves and .........Thongs. The bike rider blew me away. Just waiting to ruin another family. Have seen...

Gus1949 · Gus1949

Is the road from the Hume freeway to Tumut and onto Cooma suitable for 20ft plus caravans?

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Tinnie on the roof ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi All anyone out there travel for months with a tinnie on the roof of their vehicle. Just wondering how the paintwork holds up on the vehicle with the aluminium running after rain etc	Caravan Happy	40	5028	10:31 PM Jan 28, 2021 by oldbloke
	New 4x4 pickups coming. (Preview) I see some media talk of GWM, KIA and Hyundai entering the 4x4 pickup market. There are images on the net. They say they will be direct competition the Toyota and the Ford Ranger. What I haven't seen is any hint of tow rates. Has anyone seen specs for these pickups? HAVAL H9 has a tow rating of 2500kg. I'm g...	bgt	12	2709	08:26 AM Jan 26, 2021 by Whenarewethere
	Buying an Annex (Preview) Hi, I have just purchased my first caravan and am interested in buying an Annex. The van is a Golf Savannahs 402 with a Thule awning. I live in Ipswich Qld and would appreciate any advise on which Annex to buy and where I could get the best deal. Thanks in anticipation.	Tauzer	15	3402	11:43 PM Jan 25, 2021 by Cupie
	Caravan service (Preview) I live in Panania Sydney. Are there any recommendations in my area to get a 26ft caravan serviced	jfb	11	1818	08:48 PM Jan 25, 2021 by Mamil
	Upgrade for THE BRUCE highway ... should act now. (Preview) The following is an extract from the latest Grey Nomad newsletter. The Bruce Highway claims another unfortunate victim. This road is in need of an urgent upgrade. And the Government will never get a greater opportunity to fund the same. Interest is so low, they should be borrowing to the Max. This in t...	JayDee	7	1028	07:09 PM Jan 24, 2021 by JayDee
	Stockman pod trailer (Preview) Although I'm happy with sleeping in the back of my x-trail. I'll never have room to upgrade from an esky to a fridge, plus I can't store extra things on a roof rack because I can't physically get things down. So I'm limited to where I can travel too without a proper spare ext. So I'm toying with the idea of b...	Wannabe nomad	5	1294	06:20 PM Jan 24, 2021 by Bicyclecamper
	Thule Omnisport 5200 Awning - how good are they. (Preview) Thanks everyone for you replies to my previous post about purchasing a annex. I contacted The Awningman to make an inquiry regarding a a quote for an annex. When I told him what type of awning I had he told me he wouldnt sell me an annex for a Thule awning because they arent strong enough to cope with the wei...	Tauzer	4	6285	09:22 PM Jan 23, 2021 by Tauzer
	Your Weights (Preview) Hi .Today I took my van over to Moama and got it weighed .Proir to this I filled both water tanks to max .Thats 180 ltrs or 180 kg .As we both keep an entire wardrobe of clothes in the van this was covered too .On more than 1 occasion I have weighed our foodstuffs and 20 ,kg more than covers our only extra so to sp...	moamajohn	26	3018	08:26 PM Jan 22, 2021 by Whenarewethere
	Best tug under 70K ( 1 2 3 ) (closed) (Preview) My new van has a ball tare weight of 160 kg GTM 2970 kg ATM 3300 kg Tare 2584 kg Our current tug 2009 NT Pajero is unsuitable for this van and we are looking at either the Mazda BT 80 or the Ford Ranger Raptor with a GVM upgrade on either. I need to know if one is better than the other for ease of towing. The ford i...	M80 D	72	4612	11:56 AM Jan 21, 2021 by Webmaster
	Rav 4 Towing (Preview) Hi new to the site and this is first post We are awaiting the delivery of our new Rav 4 Hybrid AWD Cruiser 1500kg towing limit Any information regarding experience towing a camper/ caravan with this or similar model would be appreciated. I realise what the terrain limitations are but are ok with t...	RonM	13	4314	06:20 AM Jan 21, 2021 by RonM
	VIN Number (Preview) Morning all, Had the little fold up boat trailer booked in to get the Blue slip paper to go ahead and get registered for the first ever rego here in NSW. They told me before hand it takes 20 minutes with the paper work filled out. All good looks brand new. Yep never used. Brought it in 2007. 20 minutes later h...	Old and Grey	13	2403	06:28 PM Jan 20, 2021 by PeterD
	I know! I know! And I apologise in advance - which tow car should I buy? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Sadly, very sadly, my poor 2003 Jackaroo is finding the task of hauling my van more than it can easily handle and I think it will not be long before I am forced to replace it. I no longer have more than a passing interest in cars; providing it has AC and a comfortable driving seat that's all I want. I intend to...	Mike Harding	38	5295	02:00 PM Jan 20, 2021 by Magnarc
	Face mask on mirror $349 + 3 points (Preview) https://www.caradvice.com.au/916332/warning-big-fines-...	Whenarewethere	11	1483	10:31 AM Jan 20, 2021 by Possum3
	CYCLONE WARNING FOR W.A. (Preview) https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-01-20/cyclone-lucas-bearing-down-on-pilbara-coast/13071414	Des and Jane	0	436	10:16 AM Jan 20, 2021 by Des and Jane
	Should you have a RV license to drive any R? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) OK rather than hijacking another thread I thought I would start a license discussion. So if you buy a 4x4 and a caravan, any combination, you can hit the road without anything but a car license. But if you buy a motorhome/campervan and it's over 4.5t then you have to have a endorsed license. So where's...	bgt	59	4200	07:08 AM Jan 20, 2021 by Les Bishop
	Telstra zte flip 3 phone (Preview) Hi I am trying to find out information about the Telstra flip 3 phone and would appreciate any comments etc.Cheers	gitsho	3	815	09:03 PM Jan 19, 2021 by Santa
	Road Advice needed Bylong Valley Way Newcastle to Mudgee (Preview) Hi All, I wonder if anyone can tell me about this road? On the map it seems to be quite twisty and (probably) steep due to the terrain, has anyone towed a big van through that way and can advise please?	vince56	2	1357	04:49 PM Jan 19, 2021 by PeterD
	Over 75 years Medical driving certificate. (Preview) I am having my over 75 years medical check-up today. Should have had it done last week. I expect to have a great result. Could, repeat could, be that I may need glass for driving. I already have prescription sunnies but of course, that does not work at night. Lot more happy days ahead. Jay&Dee	JayDee	8	1766	09:52 AM Jan 19, 2021 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Driving in thongs ( 1 2 ) (Preview) How many drivers have you seen driving in thongs. We were coming home this morning. Could not believe my eyes when this young fella pulls up beside us at the traffic lights. Tee shirt, shorts, no gloves and .........Thongs. The bike rider blew me away. Just waiting to ruin another family. Have seen...	Old and Grey	31	4385	11:24 PM Jan 18, 2021 by darjak
	Road to Tumut & Cooma (Preview) Is the road from the Hume freeway to Tumut and onto Cooma suitable for 20ft plus caravans?	Gus1949	16	7442	09:03 PM Jan 16, 2021 by Sharmalhar
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