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georgiekn · georgiekn

Hi folks. Contemplating buying a used Fiat ducato motorhome and interested to hear reports from travellers who own and use one, and their experience. Thanks in advance! -- Edited by georgiekn on Thursday 13th of December 2018 11:16:31 PM

Gaylehere · Gaylehere

Just read that the Australian Camp Oven Festival, held in Millmerran Qld. has been cancelled. This is usually held every second year, in October, but the organizing committee are going to look to see if it can be held in 2021.

Cupie · Cupie

And what a fantastic day it is too. Today is Queensland day & the Weather Gods are smiling on us. In Brissy it's a beautiful sunny day with barely a cloud in the sky. Current temp 17.5 with an expected max of 23. (8 overnight) A very slight breeze just moving the top branches. BOM says 6km/h. And what...

Branchie · Branchie

Hi all, we are planning on heading to Winton and Longreach at the end of June, which parks are the best to stat at. We want to see the dinosaur museums etc, so any info would be good... Branchie

Lyonst66 · Lyonst66

hi All, we are planning a trip from Perth to Karijini via the Great Northern highway, then across to Exmouth and then crawl back to Perth, with a few stopovers along the way. We have about three weeks to do the trip, starting mid August. As this is our first big trip, we are looking for advice on an ideal iti...

KenG · KenG

Hi all, I have a Zadi Water Tank Filler Cap that has no key It is not locked so I can replace it if I can't find a key number (which I can't) Are there different types/diameters of these? Where would I get one in Canberra region? Thanks

Gaylehere · Gaylehere

Hi, Was just wondering if the Kalbarri Skywalk is open. The information I have read on it said it is/should be open soon. Looks interesting. Cheers.

MalJ · MalJ

G'day , I have been in lock down at Inverloch foreshore Vic Sth Gippsland since co vid lock down , Its now time to move , I live in a 21'van , so I am looking for my next 60 day stay within ?? 200km . Sth Gippsland parks remain shut . I have a bung leg and need access to toilet + ?disabled showers . but the few plac...

JayDee · JayDee

In regards to the section on ""Free/Budget campsites, as recommended by our Forumites."" Have you stayed in any free or next-to-free campsites that you would recommend? I have noticed that there has been very little activity re comments and suggestions from Forumites, especially during the l...

glassies · glassies

Just wondering if somebody would know is lawn hill two wheel drive . I have a Toyota van and I'm wishing to make a trip there .ive been past the turn to it but never gone in

new nomads · new nomads

Can we use draino to clean out the grease in the pipes and tank without causing damage?

iana · iana

Hand Sanitizer, look at the label, kills 99.5% of bacteria -------except Covid19 is a virus. Asking a doctor about this that person could not answer the question! So what does hand sanitizer really do ?

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

So from today Queenslanders can travel anywhere within the State. You beauty! All to ourselves for a bit - no Mexicans to hog the sites! Actually I want to travel South to NSW, but am a bit worried about getting stranded there if the border NSW/Qld doesn't open as anticipated in July (I think) More imp...

Magnarc · Magnarc

Hi folks, has anyone had a gas hws replaced in Melbourne? If so where did you get it done? Every caravan place I have contacted don't want to know. Have talked to Hardings, Jayco Bayswater, RV centre, all to no avail. Regards.

Smith · Smith

does anyone know if you can download wiki camps to an iMac computer , the application store only seems to have it for iPhone or iPad ? Would much appreciate some help. Smith

2 olestiffs · 2 olestiffs

hi all we are in the process of buying a 2015 sprinter camper lwb van 2/1 model. as the 3rd passengers seat behind drivers seat. folds out into a single bed. kea are the only vans .that have the seat bed arrangement out there. does any one here know of any one. that has brought a used van from kea at all. we pre...

REBA · REBA

Looking at Motorhomes in Melbourne, and just wondering if there is anyone that does pre-purchase inspections, for preference in the northern suburbs? I can book RACV for mechanical inspection but would like someone to have a look-over the non-mechanical set-up.

KenG · KenG

Hi, I have an AGM 120Ah battery. 1. I have it linked via an Anderson plug to my car battery while driving (Holden Commodore 2018) Is it likely to overcharge the AGM battery? I have been told it may not actually charge the battery well? 2. Is there a meter that helps me see how many Ah I am using of...

Damon · Damon

Hello fellow Nomads. As a newcomer to the forum I would like to ask for some advice. I am considering buying a Mercedes Sprinter van and would like to hear any idea as to how reliable they are mechanically. I live in a regional NSW town where servicing and the supply of parts could be an issue. Are ther...

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

Is there any way to permanently make all threads read newest at the top? Reading backwards from the back of the book is foreign to me.

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Fiat Ducato motorhomes (Preview) Hi folks. Contemplating buying a used Fiat ducato motorhome and interested to hear reports from travellers who own and use one, and their experience. Thanks in advance! -- Edited by georgiekn on Thursday 13th of December 2018 11:16:31 PM	georgiekn	28	14704	11:34 AM Jun 9, 2020 by jrk36
	2020 Australian Camp Oven Festival cancelled (Preview) Just read that the Australian Camp Oven Festival, held in Millmerran Qld. has been cancelled. This is usually held every second year, in October, but the organizing committee are going to look to see if it can be held in 2021.	Gaylehere	2	600	08:52 PM Jun 8, 2020 by Dunmowin
	Happy Queensland day (Preview) And what a fantastic day it is too. Today is Queensland day & the Weather Gods are smiling on us. In Brissy it's a beautiful sunny day with barely a cloud in the sky. Current temp 17.5 with an expected max of 23. (8 overnight) A very slight breeze just moving the top branches. BOM says 6km/h. And what...	Cupie	5	570	06:54 AM Jun 8, 2020 by Wizardofoz
	Which park to choose from (Preview) Hi all, we are planning on heading to Winton and Longreach at the end of June, which parks are the best to stat at. We want to see the dinosaur museums etc, so any info would be good... Branchie	Branchie	8	1019	02:47 PM Jun 7, 2020 by Gaylehere
	Perth, Karijini, Exmouth in 3 weeks (Preview) hi All, we are planning a trip from Perth to Karijini via the Great Northern highway, then across to Exmouth and then crawl back to Perth, with a few stopovers along the way. We have about three weeks to do the trip, starting mid August. As this is our first big trip, we are looking for advice on an ideal iti...	Lyonst66	5	799	12:53 PM Jun 7, 2020 by Lyonst66
	Zadi Water Tank Filler - Lost Key - different diameters? (Preview) Hi all, I have a Zadi Water Tank Filler Cap that has no key It is not locked so I can replace it if I can't find a key number (which I can't) Are there different types/diameters of these? Where would I get one in Canberra region? Thanks	KenG	1	596	08:09 PM Jun 6, 2020 by rgren2
	Kalbarri Skywalk (Preview) Hi, Was just wondering if the Kalbarri Skywalk is open. The information I have read on it said it is/should be open soon. Looks interesting. Cheers.	Gaylehere	2	627	07:34 PM Jun 6, 2020 by Meredith
	caravan parks vic (Preview) G'day , I have been in lock down at Inverloch foreshore Vic Sth Gippsland since co vid lock down , Its now time to move , I live in a 21'van , so I am looking for my next 60 day stay within ?? 200km . Sth Gippsland parks remain shut . I have a bung leg and need access to toilet + ?disabled showers . but the few plac...	MalJ	4	672	02:51 PM Jun 6, 2020 by Tony Bev
	Are there any further Free/Budget site you can recommend (Preview) In regards to the section on ""Free/Budget campsites, as recommended by our Forumites."" Have you stayed in any free or next-to-free campsites that you would recommend? I have noticed that there has been very little activity re comments and suggestions from Forumites, especially during the l...	JayDee	9	934	01:33 PM Jun 6, 2020 by Gaylehere
	Lawn hill (Preview) Just wondering if somebody would know is lawn hill two wheel drive . I have a Toyota van and I'm wishing to make a trip there .ive been past the turn to it but never gone in	glassies	7	1367	10:57 AM Jun 6, 2020 by Brownie2
	grey water tank cleaning (Preview) Can we use draino to clean out the grease in the pipes and tank without causing damage?	new nomads	8	1040	09:45 PM Jun 5, 2020 by Tony Bev
	Hand Santizer (Preview) Hand Sanitizer, look at the label, kills 99.5% of bacteria -------except Covid19 is a virus. Asking a doctor about this that person could not answer the question! So what does hand sanitizer really do ?	iana	23	1546	08:23 PM Jun 5, 2020 by Dunmowin
	Easing of travel restrictions / raising taxes (Preview) So from today Queenslanders can travel anywhere within the State. You beauty! All to ourselves for a bit - no Mexicans to hog the sites! Actually I want to travel South to NSW, but am a bit worried about getting stranded there if the border NSW/Qld doesn't open as anticipated in July (I think) More imp...	Brodie Allen	21	1017	03:50 PM Jun 5, 2020 by msg
	Gas hot water unit (Preview) Hi folks, has anyone had a gas hws replaced in Melbourne? If so where did you get it done? Every caravan place I have contacted don't want to know. Have talked to Hardings, Jayco Bayswater, RV centre, all to no avail. Regards.	Magnarc	5	685	09:39 AM Jun 4, 2020 by HandyWalter
	wiki camps for iMac (Preview) does anyone know if you can download wiki camps to an iMac computer , the application store only seems to have it for iPhone or iPad ? Would much appreciate some help. Smith	Smith	3	567	08:57 AM Jun 4, 2020 by Kebbin
	any members here purchased a used sprinter camper van from kea. (Preview) hi all we are in the process of buying a 2015 sprinter camper lwb van 2/1 model. as the 3rd passengers seat behind drivers seat. folds out into a single bed. kea are the only vans .that have the seat bed arrangement out there. does any one here know of any one. that has brought a used van from kea at all. we pre...	2 olestiffs	8	954	10:01 PM Jun 3, 2020 by Warren-Pat_01
	Motorhome Pre-Purchase Inspections (Preview) Looking at Motorhomes in Melbourne, and just wondering if there is anyone that does pre-purchase inspections, for preference in the northern suburbs? I can book RACV for mechanical inspection but would like someone to have a look-over the non-mechanical set-up.	REBA	2	384	05:34 PM Jun 3, 2020 by Possum3
	AGM 120Ah - charging driving and also battery Usage meter (Preview) Hi, I have an AGM 120Ah battery. 1. I have it linked via an Anderson plug to my car battery while driving (Holden Commodore 2018) Is it likely to overcharge the AGM battery? I have been told it may not actually charge the battery well? 2. Is there a meter that helps me see how many Ah I am using of...	KenG	2	552	10:09 AM Jun 3, 2020 by Jaahn
	Mercedes Sprinter (Preview) Hello fellow Nomads. As a newcomer to the forum I would like to ask for some advice. I am considering buying a Mercedes Sprinter van and would like to hear any idea as to how reliable they are mechanically. I live in a regional NSW town where servicing and the supply of parts could be an issue. Are ther...	Damon	15	3717	10:50 PM Jun 2, 2020 by 2 olestiffs
	Question: Upside Down Forum (Preview) Is there any way to permanently make all threads read newest at the top? Reading backwards from the back of the book is foreign to me.	Brodie Allen	3	732	03:26 PM Jun 2, 2020 by Brodie Allen
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