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BigDee · BigDee

Hi All I am looking at buying a Generator for my van. Will a 2KVA generator be enough to run air con microwave kettle lights while free camping!

clancee · clancee

Hi every body I am a new member,and enjoy this

goldenyears · goldenyears

Hi all planning on upgrading my small campervan .. possibly a Sherwood suncamper small compact with all the bigger motorhome features with the ability to go anywhere . Would like any advice from someone who has one and are they happy with the build ? I have read that there have been a few probs with bui...

Hot Water · Hot Water

Hi, is it just me or do others NOT like the idea of bottled gas installed onto caravans and motorhomes? is it safe and have any hazardous incidents happened in Australia before? Also, is it costly to operate and re-fill? Regards, Mark -- Edited by Hot Water on Friday 27th of April 2018 10:13:11 AM

Jaahn · Jaahn

http://www.autonews.com/article/20180425/OEM06/180429878/bosch-claims-a-breakthrough-that-could-save-diesel-engines?cciid=email-autonews-daily-- Edited by Jaahn on Th...

TURNER JEFFREY · TURNER JEFFREY

We're new to caravanning and I was just wondering what is the normal procedure with waster water disposal at caravan parks. We stayed at our first caravan park for 2 nights and we basically just let the sink waste flow onto the lawn next to caravan via hose, which was the general procedure. Is this the co...

Tony Bev · Tony Bev

A good reason to log in now and again, is that without logging in, you can not see any PM's Richard or Dave if you can see this, I have sent my address in the return PM from Richard Dave you have a message in your telephone message bank I have now gone looking for you at the camperground in your PM

Jamesy · Jamesy

Just been quoted $800 for minor and $1500 for major service for my 2004 Fiat Ducato.My last minor service in Perth was $400. Has anyone any ideas where I can get some reasonably priced Fiat servicing in Brisbane area? I am travelling north within the month so anywhere north to Cairns could also be consi...

Old and tired · Old and tired

Hey, its been a while. We have been relocating from England to Australia. And turning seventy. We have found a campervan fit out company we really like the look of, Achtung Campers in Geelong. (Yep, they are German) The two possible base vehicles are the VW Crafter, which shares the running gear from t...

Yaketty · Yaketty

Did anyone who is registered for the Grey Nomad Times newsletter get an email alert this weekend? I usually receive the alert on Fridays so I'm wondering if it was sent as I've had no email yet since - issue 170 on 13 April. Thanks! cheers, Kay -- Edited by Yaketty on Sunday 29th of April 2018 08:44:16 PM

laurieoz · laurieoz

I have just read that the Ctek DS250SA, (SA stands for SMART ALTERNATOR), will charge the house battery and when it is full will charge the crank battery (when not traveling) from the solar panels. I have a motor home Looks like you can not program the unit, but as I read it, if a wire is attached to the AGM...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... Man dies when caravan falls on him cheers - John

cjt55 · cjt55

A member has queried this in a previous thread and I have replied accordingly to him. I thought I would start a new thread to advise RACV members of the new additional option for those towing larger vans/motorhomes. This obviously comes at an additional cost to your membership. It is my understandi...

SeaJay · SeaJay

We took possession of our new van today Does anyone recognise this solar controller so we can download the use manual, we are not to sure what the buttons do Cheers

Des and Kay · Des and Kay

We are new at solar panels. We're buying a new van with 1 panel on top, but are wondering if we can also use our portable panels when van is in shade or there is not much sun. Thanks.

Cooly · Cooly

We have just sold our Windsor Rapid and are looking to purchase something a bit bigger to travel around Australia. We have been told that anything above 22ft is too big as most caravan sites wont have big enough sites. Can any one advice me otherwise? We have seen a 25ft Caravan that we really like but are...

Hot Water · Hot Water

hi, im new here so not sure how this works, but i would like to know how people heat water for caravans? thanks in advance.

mylestom · mylestom

A Caravanner had an accident on River St Ballina morning of 24Apr2018. Our story was, we were cut off and had no choice but to brake hard and hit the other driver in the rear end. In most cases, people will say then, you must be at fault. However the other driver zoomed up the inside lane, failed to give way...

Rip and Rosie · Rip and Rosie

I am always amazed when I hear women say "My husband does all the towing" or "He won't let me drive with the caravan on". Or men say "My wife can't manage it" Do you share the towing? How does it work in your travels?

Peter and Jian · Peter and Jian

Hello people. I want to re-do my kitchen. Kitchen is ok but... the bench-top is posing a problem with my brain.... I have a small van 16 foot x 7 foot Roma the bench-top i want to fabricate is 1800 x 600mm. I'm thinking 16mm chip board, but...what do I coat it with or cover it with at a budget price so it stil...

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	Generators ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi All I am looking at buying a Generator for my van. Will a 2KVA generator be enough to run air con microwave kettle lights while free camping!	BigDee	41	3779	10:38 AM May 2, 2018 by Phillipn
	NEW POPTOP JUST PICKED IT UP TODAY FROM JAYCO NEWCASTLE. THEY LOOKED AFTER ME WELL. TOWED VERY NICE TUG IS 017 2WD 2.5LITRE 7SPEED .XTRAIL. (Preview) Hi every body I am a new member,and enjoy this	clancee	6	1107	10:16 AM May 2, 2018 by Cupie
	sherwood 4x4 suncampers (Preview) Hi all planning on upgrading my small campervan .. possibly a Sherwood suncamper small compact with all the bigger motorhome features with the ability to go anywhere . Would like any advice from someone who has one and are they happy with the build ? I have read that there have been a few probs with bui...	goldenyears	0	980	07:04 AM May 2, 2018 by goldenyears
	Bottled Gas Dangers for Caravans and Motorhomes ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi, is it just me or do others NOT like the idea of bottled gas installed onto caravans and motorhomes? is it safe and have any hazardous incidents happened in Australia before? Also, is it costly to operate and re-fill? Regards, Mark -- Edited by Hot Water on Friday 27th of April 2018 10:13:11 AM	Hot Water	32	2506	11:50 PM May 1, 2018 by IAN zzz
	Is this the saviour of our diesel engines ! (Preview) http://www.autonews.com/article/20180425/OEM06/180429878/bosch-claims-a-breakthrough-that-could-save-diesel-engines?cciid=email-autonews-daily-- Edited by Jaahn on Th...	Jaahn	5	1509	11:49 AM May 1, 2018 by Tony Bev
	Waste water disposal (Preview) We're new to caravanning and I was just wondering what is the normal procedure with waster water disposal at caravan parks. We stayed at our first caravan park for 2 nights and we basically just let the sink waste flow onto the lawn next to caravan via hose, which was the general procedure. Is this the co...	TURNER JEFFREY	10	1559	09:23 AM May 1, 2018 by Cupie
	Good reason to log in Attention Dick0 and Dave Glenelg (Preview) A good reason to log in now and again, is that without logging in, you can not see any PM's Richard or Dave if you can see this, I have sent my address in the return PM from Richard Dave you have a message in your telephone message bank I have now gone looking for you at the camperground in your PM	Tony Bev	5	1232	08:25 AM May 1, 2018 by Ron-D
	Where to get reasonably priced service for Fiat Ducato in Brisbane area. (Preview) Just been quoted $800 for minor and $1500 for major service for my 2004 Fiat Ducato.My last minor service in Perth was $400. Has anyone any ideas where I can get some reasonably priced Fiat servicing in Brisbane area? I am travelling north within the month so anywhere north to Cairns could also be consi...	Jamesy	6	1846	08:12 AM May 1, 2018 by Jeepers Creepers
	Rig for campervan? (Preview) Hey, its been a while. We have been relocating from England to Australia. And turning seventy. We have found a campervan fit out company we really like the look of, Achtung Campers in Geelong. (Yep, they are German) The two possible base vehicles are the VW Crafter, which shares the running gear from t...	Old and tired	10	1260	08:10 AM May 1, 2018 by Woody n Sue
	Grey Nomad Times? (Preview) Did anyone who is registered for the Grey Nomad Times newsletter get an email alert this weekend? I usually receive the alert on Fridays so I'm wondering if it was sent as I've had no email yet since - issue 170 on 13 April. Thanks! cheers, Kay -- Edited by Yaketty on Sunday 29th of April 2018 08:44:16 PM	Yaketty	4	1220	01:35 AM May 1, 2018 by Yaketty
	DC DC chargers (Preview) I have just read that the Ctek DS250SA, (SA stands for SMART ALTERNATOR), will charge the house battery and when it is full will charge the crank battery (when not traveling) from the solar panels. I have a motor home Looks like you can not program the unit, but as I read it, if a wire is attached to the AGM...	laurieoz	4	1557	12:25 AM May 1, 2018 by Tony Bev
	A reminder to always take extra care.... (Preview) Gday... Man dies when caravan falls on him cheers - John	rockylizard	2	1231	11:59 PM Apr 30, 2018 by Tony Bev
	New RACV Towing Pack (Preview) A member has queried this in a previous thread and I have replied accordingly to him. I thought I would start a new thread to advise RACV members of the new additional option for those towing larger vans/motorhomes. This obviously comes at an additional cost to your membership. It is my understandi...	cjt55	12	5002	11:50 PM Apr 30, 2018 by Tony Bev
	anyone recognise thes solar controler? (Preview) We took possession of our new van today Does anyone recognise this solar controller so we can download the use manual, we are not to sure what the buttons do Cheers	SeaJay	13	1253	11:46 PM Apr 30, 2018 by SeaJay
	Solar panels (Preview) We are new at solar panels. We're buying a new van with 1 panel on top, but are wondering if we can also use our portable panels when van is in shade or there is not much sun. Thanks.	Des and Kay	8	1383	11:28 PM Apr 30, 2018 by Tony Bev
	Caravan size?? (Preview) We have just sold our Windsor Rapid and are looking to purchase something a bit bigger to travel around Australia. We have been told that anything above 22ft is too big as most caravan sites wont have big enough sites. Can any one advice me otherwise? We have seen a 25ft Caravan that we really like but are...	Cooly	12	4787	10:47 PM Apr 30, 2018 by Tony Bev
	What types of hot water systems are used in caravans? (Preview) hi, im new here so not sure how this works, but i would like to know how people heat water for caravans? thanks in advance.	Hot Water	13	1590	10:22 PM Apr 30, 2018 by Tony Bev
	Caravan Accident Ballina 24Apr2018 (Preview) A Caravanner had an accident on River St Ballina morning of 24Apr2018. Our story was, we were cut off and had no choice but to brake hard and hit the other driver in the rear end. In most cases, people will say then, you must be at fault. However the other driver zoomed up the inside lane, failed to give way...	mylestom	5	1544	08:38 PM Apr 30, 2018 by dogbox
	Women drivers ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I am always amazed when I hear women say "My husband does all the towing" or "He won't let me drive with the caravan on". Or men say "My wife can't manage it" Do you share the towing? How does it work in your travels?	Rip and Rosie	42	1909	07:46 PM Apr 30, 2018 by jules47
	Renovation kitchen bench top closed thanks (Preview) Hello people. I want to re-do my kitchen. Kitchen is ok but... the bench-top is posing a problem with my brain.... I have a small van 16 foot x 7 foot Roma the bench-top i want to fabricate is 1800 x 600mm. I'm thinking 16mm chip board, but...what do I coat it with or cover it with at a budget price so it stil...	Peter and Jian	9	2141	12:11 AM Apr 30, 2018 by MikeL
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