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spalas · spalas

hi all I have just purchased a truma 14 litre electric hot water service these are made by dometic I want to install it in my van and was wondering if anyone can give me advice on installing it I have a position under a seat and wanting to set it up so it can be run from a 12v pump or town pressure when in a caravan...

the rocket · the rocket

hi everyone, we are at Bribie Island. Would anyone like to get together for coffee. hope so..

milo · milo

Hi guys , not. Sure if this is possible, say I sell my house and buy a camper can or motor home for example , is it possible to invest my money from the house. Ie what's left over and still get the pension (disability) and can you claim caravan park fees as rent?? Still dreaming and thinking out loud and I ho...

herbie · herbie

Just a little more regarding this really great little treasure (Glenmorgan ) another dot on the map The locals call it the end of the line, it is about 80ks south/west of Condamine QLD . The free camping behind the old refurbished railway station. Coin operated electric BBQ/Toilet/Hot Showers avai...

countryroad · countryroad

Janette very kindly met me in Richmond today and we talked of all things campervanning. What a fascinating topic...must have been, before I realized 4 hours had gone by. Aren't like minded folk great. Thanks Janette, much appreciated. Cheers Robyn

tcp99 · tcp99

http://www.trybooking.com/Booking/BookingEventSummary.aspx?eid=59233 We present the 38th festival over four delightful days beside the sea at beautiful Port Fairy. The inspir...

Mark · Mark

Good catch up Blaze, very interesting conversations and such a like minded attitude. Take care and we'll go for the BBQ next time. Mark & Linda

wendyv · wendyv

Not going to be in the home state by the 7th, so voted today at a pre-poll centre at Innisfail. Nice and easy - no crowds, no wait. If you are on the road, suggest you get in before the rush. Remember - if you are travelling interstate, you cannot vote just anywhere on election day - you have to go to s voting ce...

briche · briche

Just been reading some posts about costs in WA. We are intending to go to there next year for a two years. The first year will be across the Nullarbor and then down into the south west and then up under Perth. The second year will be above Perth and up to Broome and beyond. That is a very loose plan at this stag...

Sylva · Sylva

Hi eveveryone pete and I have survived the Gibb River Road and are spending one night in broome before going back to Kunnunara for the caravan. The plan is to come back via the blacktop then head south, so far the caravan parks in broome look much the same and very expensive as a whole. So I was hooping fo...

Cruising Cruze · Cruising Cruze

G'day all We just came back from Miva ( Qld ) Dickabram Bridge sorry to say that the water has run out at this stage so Toilets are not working also the little water tank has less than a foot of water left in there so if you want to go there make sure you've got plenty of water with you and a porteloo Cheers Joh...

moamajohn · moamajohn

G,day I have just finished reading the newsletter re.the pros and cons of free or park vanning . Now picture this ...You are anywhere in Oz and its time to get off the road for the day.You are about to pass a private driveway ,it may be in the middle of nowhere or on the edge of a town but you slow down cause its...

gillcharlie · gillcharlie

Hi everyone, Does anyone know about Billabong Caravans as had a look at the and they looked good ,can anyone suggest a caravan brand for off road use about 19 or 20 foot caravan .We are first timers in buying a caravan would like some advise on some caravans .

Cruising Granny · Cruising Granny

Hi fellow Nomads, I thought I'd better check in. I've been home for a bit more than a week after 2 months on the road. Five days of that time was spent at the Border Village "Resort", waiting for a load going to the Adelaide Hills. The roadhouses look after us transport workers, so we buy meals...

Radar · Radar

To all the Dads out there hope you enjoy your day. May our Dads who are not with us any longer rest in pearce. Mine would be playing golf and having a hell of a time on fairways where ever that is.

Judes and Bazz · Judes and Bazz

Hello We are currently looking for another van. We have looked at two Island Star vans both older. One at a dealership that has a towball weight of 230 and one privately that the owner thought was 250-270. Can anyone tell us or help us find the towball weight of an Island Star Concorde Connoisseur Class...

jules47 · jules47

Happy birthday Billeeeeeee - the start of another year of enjoyment out here in the playground!!!! Stay excited!!!! sorry that is the only cake you will get!!!!

herbie · herbie

All good things have to come to an end,so the saying goes, but always another destination in the planning (Tasmania next long trip )We spent the last two weeks camping and fishing around Chinchilla/Miles/ Tara/ Condamine and Glenmorgan.Even if you are not into fishing all the camps are free and c...

Lilybet · Lilybet

I need to put a new hot water system in my RV. I want to be able to use I both independently of a caravan park and also when connected to 240v. Any suggestions? Thanks

johmandkaz · johmandkaz

Hi All, We are ready to take our first trip from North West VIC to WA and thought I would ask members for any info we may need to know about eg, places not to camp at, roads not to take the big banger on etc. We intend to go via mildura, renmark, port pirie, port augusta, then down to esperance then up throug...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	need advice on installing a hot water service (Preview) hi all I have just purchased a truma 14 litre electric hot water service these are made by dometic I want to install it in my van and was wondering if anyone can give me advice on installing it I have a position under a seat and wanting to set it up so it can be run from a 12v pump or town pressure when in a caravan...	spalas	8	626	05:14 AM Sep 5, 2013 by jonno
	bribie island qld (Preview) hi everyone, we are at Bribie Island. Would anyone like to get together for coffee. hope so..	the rocket	9	884	04:30 AM Sep 5, 2013 by Shuttlebugs
	Claiming pension while living on the road? (Preview) Hi guys , not. Sure if this is possible, say I sell my house and buy a camper can or motor home for example , is it possible to invest my money from the house. Ie what's left over and still get the pension (disability) and can you claim caravan park fees as rent?? Still dreaming and thinking out loud and I ho...	milo	12	1517	12:15 AM Sep 5, 2013 by glassies
	A Little More Info re Glenmorgen QLD (Preview) Just a little more regarding this really great little treasure (Glenmorgan ) another dot on the map The locals call it the end of the line, it is about 80ks south/west of Condamine QLD . The free camping behind the old refurbished railway station. Coin operated electric BBQ/Toilet/Hot Showers avai...	herbie	4	661	12:09 AM Sep 5, 2013 by glassies
	Meet up with jetj (Preview) Janette very kindly met me in Richmond today and we talked of all things campervanning. What a fascinating topic...must have been, before I realized 4 hours had gone by. Aren't like minded folk great. Thanks Janette, much appreciated. Cheers Robyn	countryroad	2	489	11:27 PM Sep 4, 2013 by jetj
	Port Fairy Folk Festival 2014 (Preview) http://www.trybooking.com/Booking/BookingEventSummary.aspx?eid=59233 We present the 38th festival over four delightful days beside the sea at beautiful Port Fairy. The inspir...	tcp99	2	1442	02:52 AM Sep 4, 2013 by tcp99
	Coffee With Blaze (Preview) Good catch up Blaze, very interesting conversations and such a like minded attitude. Take care and we'll go for the BBQ next time. Mark & Linda	Mark	5	496	02:50 AM Sep 4, 2013 by blaze
	Voted today (Preview) Not going to be in the home state by the 7th, so voted today at a pre-poll centre at Innisfail. Nice and easy - no crowds, no wait. If you are on the road, suggest you get in before the rush. Remember - if you are travelling interstate, you cannot vote just anywhere on election day - you have to go to s voting ce...	wendyv	8	755	03:01 PM Sep 3, 2013 by beiffe
	Travelling in WA next year (Preview) Just been reading some posts about costs in WA. We are intending to go to there next year for a two years. The first year will be across the Nullarbor and then down into the south west and then up under Perth. The second year will be above Perth and up to Broome and beyond. That is a very loose plan at this stag...	briche	15	1112	05:45 AM Sep 3, 2013 by Mark
	C/P in Broome. Need advise on which one (Preview) Hi eveveryone pete and I have survived the Gibb River Road and are spending one night in broome before going back to Kunnunara for the caravan. The plan is to come back via the blacktop then head south, so far the caravan parks in broome look much the same and very expensive as a whole. So I was hooping fo...	Sylva	11	1066	03:33 AM Sep 3, 2013 by wendyv
	Miva (Preview) G'day all We just came back from Miva ( Qld ) Dickabram Bridge sorry to say that the water has run out at this stage so Toilets are not working also the little water tank has less than a foot of water left in there so if you want to go there make sure you've got plenty of water with you and a porteloo Cheers Joh...	Cruising Cruze	10	783	11:44 PM Sep 2, 2013 by ChrisandPeter
	I had this thought., (Preview) G,day I have just finished reading the newsletter re.the pros and cons of free or park vanning . Now picture this ...You are anywhere in Oz and its time to get off the road for the day.You are about to pass a private driveway ,it may be in the middle of nowhere or on the edge of a town but you slow down cause its...	moamajohn	14	1213	09:04 PM Sep 2, 2013 by herbie
	does anyone know about billabong caravans (Preview) Hi everyone, Does anyone know about Billabong Caravans as had a look at the and they looked good ,can anyone suggest a caravan brand for off road use about 19 or 20 foot caravan .We are first timers in buying a caravan would like some advise on some caravans .	gillcharlie	3	1597	06:46 PM Sep 2, 2013 by gillcharlie
	Granny reporting In (Preview) Hi fellow Nomads, I thought I'd better check in. I've been home for a bit more than a week after 2 months on the road. Five days of that time was spent at the Border Village "Resort", waiting for a load going to the Adelaide Hills. The roadhouses look after us transport workers, so we buy meals...	Cruising Granny	9	1234	05:54 AM Sep 2, 2013 by Dunmowin
	Father's Day (Preview) To all the Dads out there hope you enjoy your day. May our Dads who are not with us any longer rest in pearce. Mine would be playing golf and having a hell of a time on fairways where ever that is.	Radar	4	488	02:07 AM Sep 2, 2013 by Bryan
	Towball weight Island Star Concorde (Preview) Hello We are currently looking for another van. We have looked at two Island Star vans both older. One at a dealership that has a towball weight of 230 and one privately that the owner thought was 250-270. Can anyone tell us or help us find the towball weight of an Island Star Concorde Connoisseur Class...	Judes and Bazz	3	1023	09:00 AM Sep 1, 2013 by ozjohn
	Happy Birthday (Preview) Happy birthday Billeeeeeee - the start of another year of enjoyment out here in the playground!!!! Stay excited!!!! sorry that is the only cake you will get!!!!	jules47	15	682	05:56 AM Sep 1, 2013 by sarg
	The end of the snail trail . (Preview) All good things have to come to an end,so the saying goes, but always another destination in the planning (Tasmania next long trip )We spent the last two weeks camping and fishing around Chinchilla/Miles/ Tara/ Condamine and Glenmorgan.Even if you are not into fishing all the camps are free and c...	herbie	7	732	05:36 AM Sep 1, 2013 by sarg
	Hot Water system (Preview) I need to put a new hot water system in my RV. I want to be able to use I both independently of a caravan park and also when connected to 240v. Any suggestions? Thanks	Lilybet	7	1167	04:46 AM Sep 1, 2013 by mongrel
	Travelling advice required (Preview) Hi All, We are ready to take our first trip from North West VIC to WA and thought I would ask members for any info we may need to know about eg, places not to camp at, roads not to take the big banger on etc. We intend to go via mildura, renmark, port pirie, port augusta, then down to esperance then up throug...	johmandkaz	4	858	02:11 AM Sep 1, 2013 by johmandkaz
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