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Travel Blogs by members · rockylizard

Gday... Apologies if I sound pushy .... but Cindy created Travel Blogs by Members 12 days ago. It was an idea floated by members - including some who already have/had blogs - but there haven't been any included yet. Was Cindy's effort wasted? [edit: OK - so some have been included but hidden within the...

ecojeep · ecojeep

Hi Everybody Its a long while coming but we are looking at buying a new motorhome. Question No 1 Fiat are dropping the 3lt motor in favour of a smaller engine, I believe around 2.3lt. Has does anybody have any experience with the new Fiat engine? Second question. Sunliner a now offering the Iveco 3lt w...

Matt and Mel · Matt and Mel

Hi All, Anyone had experiences with roof top air cons on pop up vans (half hard body half canvas) Pro's & Con's plus a suitable genset that will handle the AC output? I'm in a warm top end climate and need decent cooling (Due to a Spinal injury), the van I'm looking at advertises an "Aircommand sparro...

Gaylehere · Gaylehere

Our motorhome is still off the road so hubby and I did a day drive in our car. First we went to Oakey and had a look through the Army Aviation Museum, then took a back road (bitumen) to Goombungee and drove the main street and had a look at the showgrounds. There were a few camping there. Then across to Cro...

NeilandRaine · NeilandRaine

Just putting this out there for Cindy to consider and comments from the forum. So many people have blogs or web pages for their travels. Do you think a permanent thread for people who wish to share would be a good idea.

revemike · revemike

I have just noticed that the Greens Lake section is no longer showing in the Forum? Did I miss something? Has this been removed for some reason?

Greens Lake and Members Blogs · Webmaster

Hi all, Just wanted to let everyone know about a couple of changes to the forum. The 'Greens Lake' section has now been moved into the 'Get togethers' section as it is a popular spot for members to go to meet up. I have also moved the 'Members Blogs' thread into its own section so people can post links (an...

aussietraveller · aussietraveller

I have just spent the last four months driving through a number of countries in Europe, and was amazed by the number of vans on the roads and not one of them over 16 foot. When in Austria I saw a large caravan park with plenty of vans so I stopped and wandered in, where there was a group of people enjoying a hap...

Dolly · Dolly

Is anyone having trouble viewing the PDF for Grey Nomad Times? Every issue I get will not open on my iPhone and I was hoping that someone could give me a clue cheers Len

Rip and Rosie · Rip and Rosie

Have just fitted a new roll out awning, replacing one which suffered badly from sun damage and disintegrated. Not wanting to have it happen again, I want to know how you protect your vinyl awnings. Ours was washed with mild detergent and vinegar regularly to remove dirt and dust, but I think there is a p...

Ger08 · Ger08

hi all I'm looking for good compressor and I'm struggling with getting the right one. Is it worth paying for a brand name ie TJM etc? All sugestions appreciated

cruisaderhilton · cruisaderhilton

2day spent cleaning outside of the van used truckwash ,came up like a new pin .the misses cleaned inside as well .The van was seviced last month ( brakes ,aircon ,batteries ,wheel bearings) to name a few .On the door the previous owners had put stickers of there travels on it ,and seeing as how they are...

Dunmowin · Dunmowin

The PICK THIS PLACE Sticky game is in need of some new players. The last winner has no photos to post, and there are currently not a lot of players. If you want to join in on our fun, the next person to post a picture may well be a winner, in stumping some of the original players. Come and join us. http://thegr...

Canuck and Kiwi · Canuck and Kiwi

We are interested for ideas for free camping for 2017, 4 weeks or more. We have a 21ft caravan. Queensland.

margjohnb · margjohnb

We have bought a 1991 Coromal Lowline Poptop which has had the fridge replaced. The cabin and outside lights do not work on 12 volt but the fridge does. Where can I get a 12 volt wiring diagram to trace where the light wires come from. This was the only low poptop that would fit under our garage roof. Thanks...

Baggie · Baggie

Thanks for all those who replied to my lifting colored jokes off the joke section. My son will help put this into action & I'll be a happy camper. Thanks again. Regards, Baggie.

wombat56 · wombat56

G'day all I am still totally confused with weights and measures on the caravan Looking at the Rego papers for the Caravan it has Tare 1680 GVM 2080 I looked at a site it had ATM (GVM ) Am I right to assume = make an ASS / U / ME That this is the maximum weight you can have in the caravan Told you I was confused ...

Jamjar · Jamjar

For those coming through West Wyalong, up from the South, down from Forbes or in from Bathurst, it is worth checking the Bland Shire website for flood updates. Road is closed at Marsden. Marsden at the T intersection from the above routes. http://www.blandshire.nsw.gov.au Jamjar

macka17 · macka17

Hi. Over the yrs I've seen and used a few tinnies with different vans. Going ONLY by my experiences. OK. Pop Top van. Early Navara Petrol dual cab ('99) 3.5mtr V Bow Quinnie DON'T............I found out the hard way. Adel to Darwin. nearly doubled the prev yrs fuel bill. Latest couple........ Compas...

NeilandRaine · NeilandRaine

http://rvlife.com/rv-tire-blowout-disaster/

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Travel Blogs by members (Preview) Gday... Apologies if I sound pushy .... but Cindy created Travel Blogs by Members 12 days ago. It was an idea floated by members - including some who already have/had blogs - but there haven't been any included yet. Was Cindy's effort wasted? [edit: OK - so some have been included but hidden within the...	rockylizard	4	902	11:54 AM Sep 26, 2016 by Cupie
	Iveco based Motorhome v New fiat based motorhome (Preview) Hi Everybody Its a long while coming but we are looking at buying a new motorhome. Question No 1 Fiat are dropping the 3lt motor in favour of a smaller engine, I believe around 2.3lt. Has does anybody have any experience with the new Fiat engine? Second question. Sunliner a now offering the Iveco 3lt w...	ecojeep	12	11460	02:49 PM Sep 25, 2016 by Geeco
	Pop Van & AC Units (Preview) Hi All, Anyone had experiences with roof top air cons on pop up vans (half hard body half canvas) Pro's & Con's plus a suitable genset that will handle the AC output? I'm in a warm top end climate and need decent cooling (Due to a Spinal injury), the van I'm looking at advertises an "Aircommand sparro...	Matt and Mel	4	910	11:15 AM Sep 25, 2016 by marto1944
	One Day Holiday (Places to see in your own back yard) (Preview) Our motorhome is still off the road so hubby and I did a day drive in our car. First we went to Oakey and had a look through the Army Aviation Museum, then took a back road (bitumen) to Goombungee and drove the main street and had a look at the showgrounds. There were a few camping there. Then across to Cro...	Gaylehere	6	1270	09:14 PM Sep 24, 2016 by Dunmowin
	Blogs and web pages. (Preview) Just putting this out there for Cindy to consider and comments from the forum. So many people have blogs or web pages for their travels. Do you think a permanent thread for people who wish to share would be a good idea.	NeilandRaine	13	1129	05:44 PM Sep 24, 2016 by Chris61
	What happened to the Greens Lake section? (Preview) I have just noticed that the Greens Lake section is no longer showing in the Forum? Did I miss something? Has this been removed for some reason?	revemike	4	1107	04:21 PM Sep 24, 2016 by Moorey
	Greens Lake and Members Blogs (Preview) Hi all, Just wanted to let everyone know about a couple of changes to the forum. The 'Greens Lake' section has now been moved into the 'Get togethers' section as it is a popular spot for members to go to meet up. I have also moved the 'Members Blogs' thread into its own section so people can post links (an...	Webmaster	3	1338	03:49 PM Sep 24, 2016 by Cupie
	Caravans in Europe (Preview) I have just spent the last four months driving through a number of countries in Europe, and was amazed by the number of vans on the roads and not one of them over 16 foot. When in Austria I saw a large caravan park with plenty of vans so I stopped and wandered in, where there was a group of people enjoying a hap...	aussietraveller	3	1384	02:27 PM Sep 24, 2016 by Peter_n_Margaret
	The Grey Nomad Times (Preview) Is anyone having trouble viewing the PDF for Grey Nomad Times? Every issue I get will not open on my iPhone and I was hoping that someone could give me a clue cheers Len	Dolly	5	1131	12:32 PM Sep 24, 2016 by Phil C
	Taking care of roll out awning (Preview) Have just fitted a new roll out awning, replacing one which suffered badly from sun damage and disintegrated. Not wanting to have it happen again, I want to know how you protect your vinyl awnings. Ours was washed with mild detergent and vinegar regularly to remove dirt and dust, but I think there is a p...	Rip and Rosie	6	1415	09:47 AM Sep 24, 2016 by Rip and Rosie
	12v compressor (Preview) hi all I'm looking for good compressor and I'm struggling with getting the right one. Is it worth paying for a brand name ie TJM etc? All sugestions appreciated	Ger08	13	2898	09:43 AM Sep 24, 2016 by CC Bear
	gettin ready ta go away (Preview) 2day spent cleaning outside of the van used truckwash ,came up like a new pin .the misses cleaned inside as well .The van was seviced last month ( brakes ,aircon ,batteries ,wheel bearings) to name a few .On the door the previous owners had put stickers of there travels on it ,and seeing as how they are...	cruisaderhilton	4	1022	06:51 AM Sep 24, 2016 by The Belmont Bear
	Pick This Place (Preview) The PICK THIS PLACE Sticky game is in need of some new players. The last winner has no photos to post, and there are currently not a lot of players. If you want to join in on our fun, the next person to post a picture may well be a winner, in stumping some of the original players. Come and join us. http://thegr...	Dunmowin	2	879	09:47 PM Sep 23, 2016 by Dunmowin
	Free camp sites Queensland (Preview) We are interested for ideas for free camping for 2017, 4 weeks or more. We have a 21ft caravan. Queensland.	Canuck and Kiwi	4	893	04:31 PM Sep 23, 2016 by brickies
	12 volt lights (Preview) We have bought a 1991 Coromal Lowline Poptop which has had the fridge replaced. The cabin and outside lights do not work on 12 volt but the fridge does. Where can I get a 12 volt wiring diagram to trace where the light wires come from. This was the only low poptop that would fit under our garage roof. Thanks...	margjohnb	3	1308	03:53 PM Sep 23, 2016 by macka17
	Thanks folks for some great info. (Preview) Thanks for all those who replied to my lifting colored jokes off the joke section. My son will help put this into action & I'll be a happy camper. Thanks again. Regards, Baggie.	Baggie	2	804	11:09 AM Sep 23, 2016 by Bushpie
	Tare and GVM (Preview) G'day all I am still totally confused with weights and measures on the caravan Looking at the Rego papers for the Caravan it has Tare 1680 GVM 2080 I looked at a site it had ATM (GVM ) Am I right to assume = make an ASS / U / ME That this is the maximum weight you can have in the caravan Told you I was confused ...	wombat56	4	1028	10:01 AM Sep 23, 2016 by wombat56
	Newell flooding in Bland Shire (Preview) For those coming through West Wyalong, up from the South, down from Forbes or in from Bathurst, it is worth checking the Bland Shire website for flood updates. Road is closed at Marsden. Marsden at the T intersection from the above routes. http://www.blandshire.nsw.gov.au Jamjar	Jamjar	2	823	05:15 PM Sep 22, 2016 by Oka374
	Tinny's and air resistance. (Preview) Hi. Over the yrs I've seen and used a few tinnies with different vans. Going ONLY by my experiences. OK. Pop Top van. Early Navara Petrol dual cab ('99) 3.5mtr V Bow Quinnie DON'T............I found out the hard way. Adel to Darwin. nearly doubled the prev yrs fuel bill. Latest couple........ Compas...	macka17	6	1370	04:48 PM Sep 22, 2016 by macka17
	R V Blowout (Preview) http://rvlife.com/rv-tire-blowout-disaster/	NeilandRaine	10	1778	04:24 PM Sep 22, 2016 by macka17
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