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Kewijo · Kewijo

G'day every one, ive not long joined, and wanting info please, i am installing led lights and find they are very bright, I have one of those old type lantern which is modernised with LEDs and a on / off dimmer switch, the switch would be ideal to work the lights I am installing, I have checked the net, but ca...

Salzie · Salzie

Hi All, I'm a very new member who'd like to tap into the wealth of experience that exists here. My husband and I are planning a trip for 8-12 weeks beginning in Sept this year and we are thinking of the following: Adelaide, Alice, Uluru, Great Central Hwy to Geraldton and then south around WA coastline an...

redjcw · redjcw

After going to the shows and countless hours pondering over magazines and visiting dealers it looks like we have finally made a decision on a Van. We should be placing an order this week for an Evernew 23'6" van with bells and whistles. Deliveryis predicted to be February which suits us fine. We h...

Bessie · Bessie

Found this article on the net makes for a interesting read on caravan build problems, what a nightmare. Bessie. (www.allan-connie.com) Scroll down to (The shocker of a caravan)

JeffRae · JeffRae

Hello All, For some time now I have struggled trying to keep up with topics I have posted comments about. Found out tonight that if I use Advanced Editor there is an option to tick so I receive email notification of replies to the topic

Koala · Koala

Good morning All, We are currently traveling to Lake Macquarie to visit relative in hospital, just wanted some advice on a good caravan park to stay at around that area, I have read a few reviews on some parks in the vicinity but not very good reviews ? We would like to stay somewhere that is clean & sa...

old Jack no7 · old Jack no7

Hi guys ,Ive got another question I would like an opinion on ::::::: Would a skirt between the caravan and the ground stop much wind and the chill factor,we are going on the longest shortcut between Laverton and Ayres Rock in May and was wondering if we should get the wind break Thanks again for your thor...

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi all, Will they the Roads Authority ever allow me with special licence, to tow in daylight hours. Our van with break away brakes and ESC and have our boat fitted with the same set up. Our van's chassie can be extended and replace the existing rear bumper on the van into a proper tow bar. Both our trail...

dazz49 · dazz49

G'day everyone. Am going on a Simpson desert crossing in May in my 100 series Landcruiser. It is fitted with three heavy duty Rhino Bars. I am looking at purchasing a basket or platform to go on top to carry a spare tyre, fuel, swags and whatever. Have been checking out what is available Need somet...

jd54 · jd54

Just looking for some tips guys. Just moving into camper trailer camping and am looking for free sites/caravan parks that allow generators and oz pigs (for the uninitiated it's a small portable pot belly stove for cooking on with a short 3 section chimney with a spark arrestor) My wife loves cookin...

iana · iana

I had to do a double check to see if it was the 1st of Aril today! I've spent the necessary dollars to have a DC-DC charger installed, aux battery etc. Made up a hi amperage 12v extension cable so I can connect the van up unhitched so if we supplement the power of the van with the 12v of the ute aux battery. We h...

Haji-Baba · Haji-Baba

Has anybody got an opinion on these "new" curved mirrors fitted as standard issue to some / most new cars? My new vehicle has both side view mirrors indicating that a following vehicle is much further behind than it actually is. I don't like these mirrors one little bit. Just wondering why w...

NeilandRaine · NeilandRaine

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

These handles fitted to the rear of our van are used for what. Are they installed for freeloading skate board riders / bike riders to hold on to for a tow, cause be buggered if they are good for anything else. Our van will be 2500kg when loaded. I use a hand rachet wheel to move ours. Jim -- Edited by Hey Ji...

goldenyears · goldenyears

This is an old subject that has been covered before I think cant remember where I read about it ... !! seniors moment ! anyone have any good tips for making your own fly and mossie repellent ?

goldenyears · goldenyears

planning to change insurance comp to cil have been asked for vehicle valuation have seen online websites that do this for a fee ... send in 10 pics etc inside and out bit pricey at $185 . anyone here have had the same problem ?

migra · migra

This is from another forum. Tracy wrote to RMS (Roads and Maritime Service NSW) re; The "No Camping" Signs in the rest areas for Trucks/Cars..... and for them to clarify what No Camping means to the RMS.... Here is the reply....Dear Tracy, Thank you for your enquiry to Roads and Maritime Se...

LLD · LLD

Roll-N-Lock Tonneau Cover for Ford Ranger PX. https://www.auburncanopies.com.au/ac/online-shop/ute-lids/ford-ranger-ute-lids/ford-px-ranger-ute-lids/roll-n-lock-tonneau-cover-for-ford-ranger-px-detail Has anyone got one of these fitted? I'm looking at getting one. Want...

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi Again all, Friend of ours made covers to fit over their vans lounge seats to keep them from soiling the fabric. Now I'm pretty handy at most practical things but seat covers. Doses anyone know where I could acquire some or would someone known someone with the known how to do for me. Regards Jim

geoffc · geoffc

Greetings all Colleen has asked me to ask all the young ladies out there that have done the Nullarbor crossing what sort food stuff do they pack when making the trip We only have the standard fridge and do not have a Waeco or an Engel fridge freezer regards geoffc

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	Switch (Preview) G'day every one, ive not long joined, and wanting info please, i am installing led lights and find they are very bright, I have one of those old type lantern which is modernised with LEDs and a on / off dimmer switch, the switch would be ideal to work the lights I am installing, I have checked the net, but ca...	Kewijo	6	1341	07:46 AM Mar 24, 2016 by 03_Troopy
	Adelaide, Alice, Uluru and Great Central Hwy - any advice please? (Preview) Hi All, I'm a very new member who'd like to tap into the wealth of experience that exists here. My husband and I are planning a trip for 8-12 weeks beginning in Sept this year and we are thinking of the following: Adelaide, Alice, Uluru, Great Central Hwy to Geraldton and then south around WA coastline an...	Salzie	9	1569	07:26 PM Mar 23, 2016 by Salzie
	Maybe we made a Decision (Preview) After going to the shows and countless hours pondering over magazines and visiting dealers it looks like we have finally made a decision on a Van. We should be placing an order this week for an Evernew 23'6" van with bells and whistles. Deliveryis predicted to be February which suits us fine. We h...	redjcw	21	4890	04:39 PM Mar 23, 2016 by Redted
	Allan's Story Caravan Build Problems (A Must Read) (Preview) Found this article on the net makes for a interesting read on caravan build problems, what a nightmare. Bessie. (www.allan-connie.com) Scroll down to (The shocker of a caravan)	Bessie	12	2689	03:21 PM Mar 23, 2016 by Bryan
	Found a feature of the Forum (Preview) Hello All, For some time now I have struggled trying to keep up with topics I have posted comments about. Found out tonight that if I use Advanced Editor there is an option to tick so I receive email notification of replies to the topic	JeffRae	9	1260	02:08 PM Mar 23, 2016 by Swoffer
	Caravan parks Lake Macquarie (Preview) Good morning All, We are currently traveling to Lake Macquarie to visit relative in hospital, just wanted some advice on a good caravan park to stay at around that area, I have read a few reviews on some parks in the vicinity but not very good reviews ? We would like to stay somewhere that is clean & sa...	Koala	4	996	01:47 PM Mar 23, 2016 by baysidetas
	Caravan skirts (Preview) Hi guys ,Ive got another question I would like an opinion on ::::::: Would a skirt between the caravan and the ground stop much wind and the chill factor,we are going on the longest shortcut between Laverton and Ayres Rock in May and was wondering if we should get the wind break Thanks again for your thor...	old Jack no7	4	2020	10:03 AM Mar 23, 2016 by Delta18
	Will they ever allow me a Triple Tow unit. (Preview) Hi all, Will they the Roads Authority ever allow me with special licence, to tow in daylight hours. Our van with break away brakes and ESC and have our boat fitted with the same set up. Our van's chassie can be extended and replace the existing rear bumper on the van into a proper tow bar. Both our trail...	Hey Jim	17	2841	11:34 PM Mar 22, 2016 by Hylife
	Roof Baskets or trays (Preview) G'day everyone. Am going on a Simpson desert crossing in May in my 100 series Landcruiser. It is fitted with three heavy duty Rhino Bars. I am looking at purchasing a basket or platform to go on top to carry a spare tyre, fuel, swags and whatever. Have been checking out what is available Need somet...	dazz49	6	1317	10:27 PM Mar 22, 2016 by Two Strays
	generators, oz pigs and camper trailers (Preview) Just looking for some tips guys. Just moving into camper trailer camping and am looking for free sites/caravan parks that allow generators and oz pigs (for the uninitiated it's a small portable pot belly stove for cooking on with a short 3 section chimney with a spark arrestor) My wife loves cookin...	jd54	3	1324	02:36 PM Mar 22, 2016 by jd54
	The continuing saga of our Jayco Silverline (Preview) I had to do a double check to see if it was the 1st of Aril today! I've spent the necessary dollars to have a DC-DC charger installed, aux battery etc. Made up a hi amperage 12v extension cable so I can connect the van up unhitched so if we supplement the power of the van with the 12v of the ute aux battery. We h...	iana	12	4601	10:49 PM Mar 21, 2016 by Philw
	Rear View Morrors (Preview) Has anybody got an opinion on these "new" curved mirrors fitted as standard issue to some / most new cars? My new vehicle has both side view mirrors indicating that a following vehicle is much further behind than it actually is. I don't like these mirrors one little bit. Just wondering why w...	Haji-Baba	5	934	09:57 PM Mar 21, 2016 by Haji-Baba
	Be hard to find a caravan park for this (Preview)	NeilandRaine	2	1062	09:14 PM Mar 21, 2016 by rgren2
	Handles on rear and front of our van ? (Preview) These handles fitted to the rear of our van are used for what. Are they installed for freeloading skate board riders / bike riders to hold on to for a tow, cause be buggered if they are good for anything else. Our van will be 2500kg when loaded. I use a hand rachet wheel to move ours. Jim -- Edited by Hey Ji...	Hey Jim	10	1271	07:42 PM Mar 21, 2016 by KFT
	homemade mozzie repellant (Preview) This is an old subject that has been covered before I think cant remember where I read about it ... !! seniors moment ! anyone have any good tips for making your own fly and mossie repellent ?	goldenyears	9	1592	07:14 PM Mar 21, 2016 by Bryan
	online vehicle valuations (Preview) planning to change insurance comp to cil have been asked for vehicle valuation have seen online websites that do this for a fee ... send in 10 pics etc inside and out bit pricey at $185 . anyone here have had the same problem ?	goldenyears	9	1510	05:57 PM Mar 21, 2016 by goldenyears
	RMS Rest Area Clarification (Preview) This is from another forum. Tracy wrote to RMS (Roads and Maritime Service NSW) re; The "No Camping" Signs in the rest areas for Trucks/Cars..... and for them to clarify what No Camping means to the RMS.... Here is the reply....Dear Tracy, Thank you for your enquiry to Roads and Maritime Se...	migra	29	10629	05:23 PM Mar 21, 2016 by citylimits
	Roll Top Tonneau Cover (Preview) Roll-N-Lock Tonneau Cover for Ford Ranger PX. https://www.auburncanopies.com.au/ac/online-shop/ute-lids/ford-ranger-ute-lids/ford-px-ranger-ute-lids/roll-n-lock-tonneau-cover-for-ford-ranger-px-detail Has anyone got one of these fitted? I'm looking at getting one. Want...	LLD	1	967	01:22 PM Mar 21, 2016 by dave48
	Seat covers for our vans Club lounge (Preview) Hi Again all, Friend of ours made covers to fit over their vans lounge seats to keep them from soiling the fabric. Now I'm pretty handy at most practical things but seat covers. Doses anyone know where I could acquire some or would someone known someone with the known how to do for me. Regards Jim	Hey Jim	4	688	10:20 AM Mar 21, 2016 by Delta18
	Food Stuff (Preview) Greetings all Colleen has asked me to ask all the young ladies out there that have done the Nullarbor crossing what sort food stuff do they pack when making the trip We only have the standard fridge and do not have a Waeco or an Engel fridge freezer regards geoffc	geoffc	11	2025	08:30 PM Mar 20, 2016 by wendyv
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