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MarqPaj · MarqPaj

Just had the first voyage with HR WDH fitted to the NT Paj to tow the 2.4 Galaxy Odyssey. 800 km round trip for Christmas and the New Year. The Paj was a little nose up with 6 chain links suggested by the previous caravan owner. Felt better with 5 chain links and a bit of extra weight on the rear axle of the Paj (...

the rocket · the rocket

Hi Everyone, My pen leaked into my bag and through it onto the lino floor. Any suggestions would be much appreciated. thanks. rocket.

chris & terry · chris & terry

are there any GNs out there who house sit? If so who are you regestered with? What are your experiences? Which agencies have a not so good reputation/ outcomes & should be bypassed? What recommendations can you make? Thanks, terry

Roostertales · Roostertales

Can anybody help me through the steps required ?

Cadpete · Cadpete

Hope this post is in the right forum - toss up between Hints and Tips, Techies or here Hopefully picking up the van this week and was wondering if any good places to practice reversing and so on aound Perth, preferably near Bayswater.I initially though of shopping centre car parks on Sundays but now th...

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

After replacing replacing two a couple of weeks back on the front three of the remaining four on rear all fell apart as well. Not impressed at at all at 20 a 22000kls. We were delayed for 5.5 days to get replacements; not pirelli crap. All started on a saturday miday so nothing till monday. Placed order ; a...

Friar Park · Friar Park

I don't post often but i do view regularly and use the search button frequently looking for help. I own an old Compass van and and pull it with an old ED falcon. As you may appreciate keeping them together and servicable means regular maintenance. This means i often need advice and/or assistance. Thank...

legendgj · legendgj

Just a question going to travel and wondering about my tow vehicle it is a 2003 Toyota Land-cruiser 4700 V8 it only has 172,000 K's, Do you think this tow would be to heavy on petrol or should I trade for a Diesel. I do own my tow and love it.

Travelling_Gilberries · Travelling_Gilberries

I'd like to buy a medium-heavy duty tarp to go over our camper trailer (with poles and springers) instead of putting up the annex for short stops. I notice Discount Camping Australia have Ultario brand tarps which are quite cheap, but no idea how well they last. Appear to have D brackets on corners like...

Travelling_Gilberries · Travelling_Gilberries

Now I've seen enough GNs to know you pretty much all have air-conditioned big rigs, but are there any other fools like us out there struggling with camper trailers? I'd love to get some tips and tricks from other MDC owners. We have the MDC-01 with just the main tent and annex (I think, bought it second ha...

kiwijims · kiwijims

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-13/emergency-warning-for-west-toodyay-fire/6015398Bushfire

cultana · cultana

I've done the usual trawl through the 'Help Wanted' adverts on the main page and they all want couples.. I am not a couple anymore. So all there nice jobs seem to toss me out because they want couples. I am just retired not retarded/etc so why the need to ignore someone who is happy to help/work, just bec...

Cowboy7307 · Cowboy7307

i have just got my self and older discovery2 td5 manual Great old bus just got if for a run around and pull the van when we go away It runs well and no oill used took it away last weekend to Low Head, Question thy say that thy are capable of pulling 3.5t i just feel pulling, the discovery feels a bit under powere...

Dhutime · Dhutime

Hi all I was having a discussion with the son in law , yesterday regarding the side camera's that he has on his new van . He has them on both sides and rear and according to him work very well. I then asked him if he still has the proper mirrors , he said" nah don't need them, I can see every thing behind me...

hako · hako

I've just come back this morning from a 2 day camping trip (tent) with a daughter, 3 grandkids and a dog. We were planning to free camp at Yarramalong Weir or Bowenville Reserve, both which are great spots but the water was muddy and flowing too fast for the grandkids to swim safely. So as we were on the ro...

Caister70 · Caister70

My travel auction for 10 nights at Loxton now only $120....0402063580

Burrawong · Burrawong

Hi everyone, I have a problem, I enjoy caravanning with my husband, but am anxious when he wants to travel back, dirt, remote roads. I wonder if anyone runs a tagalong for specific trips (which may run for a few or several weeks) where groups can join and perhaps through experience, gain a bit of confide...

milo · milo

Good evening, good morning or good night, depending on when you read this post In my usual dreaming, researching etc, for those with good sized caravans, ie around 16ft and above what do you tow it with? and i know ive always talked about campervans , but all the ones ive looked at have great ages on the...

Burrawong · Burrawong

Hi, does anybody know any interesting routes to take for 1-2 weeks from the Coffs Harbour/Urunga area, taking in different roads, not just up and down the coastal track? Also would be nice if we could keep company with some other caravanners on such a circuit. Thank you Burrawong

Yuglamron · Yuglamron

I would like to make a comment about the "Free Camping Philosophy" Leaving the nuisance, litter thing totally alone. What are councils? They are entities sometimes elected, but the majority are employed to run the business to benefit the people and make rules to benefit the people of th...

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	Setting up HR WDH Towing Hitch Tyres HR WDH (Preview) Just had the first voyage with HR WDH fitted to the NT Paj to tow the 2.4 Galaxy Odyssey. 800 km round trip for Christmas and the New Year. The Paj was a little nose up with 6 chain links suggested by the previous caravan owner. Felt better with 5 chain links and a bit of extra weight on the rear axle of the Paj (...	MarqPaj	12	1726	03:28 PM Jan 15, 2015 by PeterD
	ink on lino. HELP (Preview) Hi Everyone, My pen leaked into my bag and through it onto the lino floor. Any suggestions would be much appreciated. thanks. rocket.	the rocket	10	1163	12:11 PM Jan 15, 2015 by johnq
	anybody house sitting? (Preview) are there any GNs out there who house sit? If so who are you regestered with? What are your experiences? Which agencies have a not so good reputation/ outcomes & should be bypassed? What recommendations can you make? Thanks, terry	chris & terry	20	5915	11:12 PM Jan 14, 2015 by Trapper
	If I new how to post a pic of myself I would !-help needed (Preview) Can anybody help me through the steps required ?	Roostertales	10	1076	08:24 PM Jan 14, 2015 by Dougwe
	Good places in Perth to practive reversing etc (Preview) Hope this post is in the right forum - toss up between Hints and Tips, Techies or here Hopefully picking up the van this week and was wondering if any good places to practice reversing and so on aound Perth, preferably near Bayswater.I initially though of shopping centre car parks on Sundays but now th...	Cadpete	9	962	05:19 PM Jan 14, 2015 by Cadpete
	PART TWO;; BLOODY PIRELLE; S (Preview) After replacing replacing two a couple of weeks back on the front three of the remaining four on rear all fell apart as well. Not impressed at at all at 20 a 22000kls. We were delayed for 5.5 days to get replacements; not pirelli crap. All started on a saturday miday so nothing till monday. Placed order ; a...	justcruisin01	11	1507	02:27 PM Jan 14, 2015 by ken thomas
	thanks for assistance freely given (Preview) I don't post often but i do view regularly and use the search button frequently looking for help. I own an old Compass van and and pull it with an old ED falcon. As you may appreciate keeping them together and servicable means regular maintenance. This means i often need advice and/or assistance. Thank...	Friar Park	8	948	01:56 PM Jan 14, 2015 by Ame25
	Help Needed on tow vehicle (Preview) Just a question going to travel and wondering about my tow vehicle it is a 2003 Toyota Land-cruiser 4700 V8 it only has 172,000 K's, Do you think this tow would be to heavy on petrol or should I trade for a Diesel. I do own my tow and love it.	legendgj	9	1241	09:10 AM Jan 14, 2015 by Hylda&Jon
	Economy brand tarp ... any recommendations? (Preview) I'd like to buy a medium-heavy duty tarp to go over our camper trailer (with poles and springers) instead of putting up the annex for short stops. I notice Discount Camping Australia have Ultario brand tarps which are quite cheap, but no idea how well they last. Appear to have D brackets on corners like...	Travelling_Gilberries	2	540	09:09 AM Jan 14, 2015 by RosieW
	A shout out to MDC camper trailer owners! (Preview) Now I've seen enough GNs to know you pretty much all have air-conditioned big rigs, but are there any other fools like us out there struggling with camper trailers? I'd love to get some tips and tricks from other MDC owners. We have the MDC-01 with just the main tent and annex (I think, bought it second ha...	Travelling_Gilberries	8	7035	12:43 AM Jan 14, 2015 by tonyd
	YET ANOTHER BUSHFIRE IN W.A. (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-13/emergency-warning-for-west-toodyay-fire/6015398Bushfire	kiwijims	0	427	09:39 PM Jan 13, 2015 by kiwijims
	Help Wanted Advts all discriminating… (Preview) I've done the usual trawl through the 'Help Wanted' adverts on the main page and they all want couples.. I am not a couple anymore. So all there nice jobs seem to toss me out because they want couples. I am just retired not retarded/etc so why the need to ignore someone who is happy to help/work, just bec...	cultana	7	1498	09:21 PM Jan 13, 2015 by nomadic1
	Land Rover discovery 2 (Preview) i have just got my self and older discovery2 td5 manual Great old bus just got if for a run around and pull the van when we go away It runs well and no oill used took it away last weekend to Low Head, Question thy say that thy are capable of pulling 3.5t i just feel pulling, the discovery feels a bit under powere...	Cowboy7307	5	1915	04:59 PM Jan 13, 2015 by PeterD
	Mirrors or Camera ? (Preview) Hi all I was having a discussion with the son in law , yesterday regarding the side camera's that he has on his new van . He has them on both sides and rear and according to him work very well. I then asked him if he still has the proper mirrors , he said" nah don't need them, I can see every thing behind me...	Dhutime	12	1430	03:38 PM Jan 13, 2015 by Dhutime
	Peak holiday season - is it no more? (Preview) I've just come back this morning from a 2 day camping trip (tent) with a daughter, 3 grandkids and a dog. We were planning to free camp at Yarramalong Weir or Bowenville Reserve, both which are great spots but the water was muddy and flowing too fast for the grandkids to swim safely. So as we were on the ro...	hako	9	2148	03:04 PM Jan 13, 2015 by RosieW
	Travel auction (Preview) My travel auction for 10 nights at Loxton now only $120....0402063580	Caister70	5	859	10:00 AM Jan 13, 2015 by Caister70
	Dirt roads (Preview) Hi everyone, I have a problem, I enjoy caravanning with my husband, but am anxious when he wants to travel back, dirt, remote roads. I wonder if anyone runs a tagalong for specific trips (which may run for a few or several weeks) where groups can join and perhaps through experience, gain a bit of confide...	Burrawong	14	1442	08:43 AM Jan 13, 2015 by Burrawong
	tow vehicles (Preview) Good evening, good morning or good night, depending on when you read this post In my usual dreaming, researching etc, for those with good sized caravans, ie around 16ft and above what do you tow it with? and i know ive always talked about campervans , but all the ones ive looked at have great ages on the...	milo	19	1863	07:18 PM Jan 12, 2015 by legendgj
	Holiday route (Preview) Hi, does anybody know any interesting routes to take for 1-2 weeks from the Coffs Harbour/Urunga area, taking in different roads, not just up and down the coastal track? Also would be nice if we could keep company with some other caravanners on such a circuit. Thank you Burrawong	Burrawong	3	828	04:00 PM Jan 12, 2015 by Radar
	Who owns this great Land. (closed) (Preview) I would like to make a comment about the "Free Camping Philosophy" Leaving the nuisance, litter thing totally alone. What are councils? They are entities sometimes elected, but the majority are employed to run the business to benefit the people and make rules to benefit the people of th...	Yuglamron	16	1684	12:02 PM Jan 12, 2015 by Webmaster
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