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Bas + Eve · Bas + Eve

Which carrier are you using for your data only for Ipad. We have been with Telstra for donkeys but notice there are better deals out there. Tried Optus years ago but svs was disgraceful and their PR was atrocious so vowed...NEVER AGAIN. Thanks for all and any advice

KFT · KFT

This weekend the door handle broke off. I looked at it and came up with a temporary solution that worked quite well. New part on order.I drilled 4 holes and used 2 small cable ties pulled as tight as I could get them with pliers.

missperu · missperu

I know we are in a pandemic so thinking ahead sometime maybe in 2022. We would love to go in partnership with likeminded couple who love travelling this way & in another country. We would love Europe, US or open to suggestions. We could share costs, take it in turns as to using it and when not in use...

Buzz Lightbulb · Buzz Lightbulb

I saw this Zoleo satellite communicator that also seamlessly integrates with WiFi and mobile cellular for messaging and email : https://www.zoleo.com/en-au/ It costs $345 for the unit and then a monthly subscription (minimum $32) that can be suspended after the first three months. There's al...

Connie and Colin · Connie and Colin

Should you cover air vents, eg on door & rear of fridge when travelling on dirty, dusty roads to prevent dust entering your van ?

Gundog · Gundog

https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.4mk.com.au%2Fnews%2Flocal-news%2F134573-van-on-fire-south-of-calen%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2ezaZgNx5mTfoRU1yAM1ScPTcYRE-CRGi1B--VJwVSxS18qljmWo1Apsw&h=AT2TXdadsBlPpt4Vq89e9Fb04n17xabrpu65OY7PSxHANRh5jffx--G...

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

https://outbax.com.au/hyundai-300w-power-station-ac-dc-battery-capacity-safe-and-efficient-power-tech

TonyWyn · TonyWyn

Hi, We are travelling North through the Centre, in our caravan, at the end of June and expect to arrive in Kakadu in the first week in August. Can anybody recommend which is the best caravan park to stay in? Thank you Tony

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

Despite my many years swag and tent camping I've never been much of a campfire cook but a recent visit from a friend who brought a campfire hotplate with her and produced some excellent food got me thinking. Question: What sort of equipment do you guys use for campfire cooking? I'm thinking; hotplates...

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

May be of interest: Off grid living

landy · landy

There has been a lot on the news over the last couple of days about possible side effects of the corona virus vaccine and how the risks are being managed over-sea's. So I am just wondering if any of our forum members have been for their first vaccination and what side effects if any they may have suffered ....

aastek · aastek

Struggling to find any and the one that I have seen posted about is nearly three years old

yobarr · yobarr

This fella was lucky to have this van stay on its wheels after a sudden swerve unsettled it.How you'd end up driving outside the fogline AND not see the roadworks barricade is anyone's guess,but luck was in his side this time.Cheers. -- Edited by yobarr on Saturday 3rd of April 2021 05:44:02 PM

msg · msg

Are we going to be grounded again just before Easter? -- Edited by msg on Saturday 27th of March 2021 04:01:58 PM

AusQld · AusQld

Has anyone been to Waruma Dam lately, believe there is only camping in designated area near Dam wall.

briche · briche

This question is directed to all the pensioners who are on the road. We are preparing to head to WA soon for about 18 months to 2 years and will no longer be using our current address. In fact most probably wont return to the current address. How have you gone about ensuring Centrelink can contact you shou...

Rob Mac · Rob Mac

Hi All I want to get you thoughts on what success you have gained from a Tow and Load Assessment of your combined tug and caravan by a suitable qualified person. Shortly, I will take delivery of my new 19ft 6in caravan with a 3,300kg ATM and my My16 Navara Np300 GCM is 5,910kg. I am aware that the new caravan...

Cooma · Cooma

Hi there everyone, we are in the process of owning a motorhome this week & are totally confused in regards to Insurance and Roadside Assist. Been comparing plenty on many sites & have come to a stand still. We are hoping anyone could enlighten us and we could appreciate any recommendation pl...

The Belmont Bear · The Belmont Bear

After a lot of time spent weighing up the pros and cons my wife and I have decided that we will sell our Grand Cherokee and 22' Retreat van and put the money towards a new motorhome. Currently looking at a 24ft Adria Coral which at around $130K for the base model looks pretty good value although once we add a...

Treadin_Water · Treadin_Water

Hi. I have a 2009 Mazda BT50 2.5lt Diesel. The problem is that I need to turn the ignition on and off up to 100 times before the engine and glow plug lights come on. Then it will start straight away. Before then, only the red lights come on and the engine will crank, but not fire. Has anyone encountered this b...

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	Sim only plan (Preview) Which carrier are you using for your data only for Ipad. We have been with Telstra for donkeys but notice there are better deals out there. Tried Optus years ago but svs was disgraceful and their PR was atrocious so vowed...NEVER AGAIN. Thanks for all and any advice	Bas + Eve	8	1120	07:30 PM Apr 9, 2021 by Bas + Eve
	When the door handle breaks (Preview) This weekend the door handle broke off. I looked at it and came up with a temporary solution that worked quite well. New part on order.I drilled 4 holes and used 2 small cable ties pulled as tight as I could get them with pliers.	KFT	12	1316	02:43 PM Apr 9, 2021 by anolphart
	Anyone interested in going in partnership in buying motorhome overseas in Europe, US or ?? (Preview) I know we are in a pandemic so thinking ahead sometime maybe in 2022. We would love to go in partnership with likeminded couple who love travelling this way & in another country. We would love Europe, US or open to suggestions. We could share costs, take it in turns as to using it and when not in use...	missperu	20	1369	10:17 AM Apr 9, 2021 by bgt
	Has anyone used Zoleo? (Preview) I saw this Zoleo satellite communicator that also seamlessly integrates with WiFi and mobile cellular for messaging and email : https://www.zoleo.com/en-au/ It costs $345 for the unit and then a monthly subscription (minimum $32) that can be suspended after the first three months. There's al...	Buzz Lightbulb	1	749	02:19 PM Apr 8, 2021 by Mike Harding
	AIR VENTS ON DOOR ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Should you cover air vents, eg on door & rear of fridge when travelling on dirty, dusty roads to prevent dust entering your van ?	Connie and Colin	46	4511	10:22 AM Apr 8, 2021 by Whenarewethere
	Caravan on Fire near Calen north of Mackay (Preview) https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.4mk.com.au%2Fnews%2Flocal-news%2F134573-van-on-fire-south-of-calen%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2ezaZgNx5mTfoRU1yAM1ScPTcYRE-CRGi1B--VJwVSxS18qljmWo1Apsw&h=AT2TXdadsBlPpt4Vq89e9Fb04n17xabrpu65OY7PSxHANRh5jffx--G...	Gundog	5	969	09:32 PM Apr 7, 2021 by Gundog
	Battery pack for non-generator camping Whats this? (Preview) https://outbax.com.au/hyundai-300w-power-station-ac-dc-battery-capacity-safe-and-efficient-power-tech	Brodie Allen	5	1272	08:44 PM Apr 7, 2021 by Dicko1
	Best Caravan Park at Jabiru (Kakadu) (Preview) Hi, We are travelling North through the Centre, in our caravan, at the end of June and expect to arrive in Kakadu in the first week in August. Can anybody recommend which is the best caravan park to stay in? Thank you Tony	TonyWyn	12	1665	03:45 PM Apr 7, 2021 by TonyWyn
	Campfire cooking equipment (Preview) Despite my many years swag and tent camping I've never been much of a campfire cook but a recent visit from a friend who brought a campfire hotplate with her and produced some excellent food got me thinking. Question: What sort of equipment do you guys use for campfire cooking? I'm thinking; hotplates...	Mike Harding	20	2749	10:32 PM Apr 5, 2021 by darjak
	Off Grid Living show - 10th April, Wangaratta, Victoria (Preview) May be of interest: Off grid living	Mike Harding	2	730	08:56 PM Apr 5, 2021 by Collo
	Have you had the corona virus vaccine. (closed) (Preview) There has been a lot on the news over the last couple of days about possible side effects of the corona virus vaccine and how the risks are being managed over-sea's. So I am just wondering if any of our forum members have been for their first vaccination and what side effects if any they may have suffered ....	landy	20	1858	02:38 PM Apr 5, 2021 by sandsmere
	Any free camping around Mildura? (Preview) Struggling to find any and the one that I have seen posted about is nearly three years old	aastek	12	961	07:10 AM Apr 5, 2021 by Trevor 57
	Tired,or inattention? (Preview) This fella was lucky to have this van stay on its wheels after a sudden swerve unsettled it.How you'd end up driving outside the fogline AND not see the roadworks barricade is anyone's guess,but luck was in his side this time.Cheers. -- Edited by yobarr on Saturday 3rd of April 2021 05:44:02 PM	yobarr	7	1268	09:45 PM Apr 4, 2021 by Farmhat
	Grounded ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) Are we going to be grounded again just before Easter? -- Edited by msg on Saturday 27th of March 2021 04:01:58 PM	msg	62	4862	09:34 AM Apr 4, 2021 by Cupie
	Waruma Dam (Preview) Has anyone been to Waruma Dam lately, believe there is only camping in designated area near Dam wall.	AusQld	2	545	07:38 PM Apr 3, 2021 by AusQld
	Centrelink (Preview) This question is directed to all the pensioners who are on the road. We are preparing to head to WA soon for about 18 months to 2 years and will no longer be using our current address. In fact most probably wont return to the current address. How have you gone about ensuring Centrelink can contact you shou...	briche	8	1051	07:32 AM Apr 3, 2021 by Dougwe
	Tow and Load Assessment (Preview) Hi All I want to get you thoughts on what success you have gained from a Tow and Load Assessment of your combined tug and caravan by a suitable qualified person. Shortly, I will take delivery of my new 19ft 6in caravan with a 3,300kg ATM and my My16 Navara Np300 GCM is 5,910kg. I am aware that the new caravan...	Rob Mac	21	2132	06:22 PM Apr 2, 2021 by montie
	2001 MERCEDES BENZ MOTORHOME.. HELP PLEASE :) (Preview) Hi there everyone, we are in the process of owning a motorhome this week & are totally confused in regards to Insurance and Roadside Assist. Been comparing plenty on many sites & have come to a stand still. We are hoping anyone could enlighten us and we could appreciate any recommendation pl...	Cooma	9	1332	03:39 PM Apr 2, 2021 by Tony Bev
	Swapping the Van for a Motorhome (Preview) After a lot of time spent weighing up the pros and cons my wife and I have decided that we will sell our Grand Cherokee and 22' Retreat van and put the money towards a new motorhome. Currently looking at a 24ft Adria Coral which at around $130K for the base model looks pretty good value although once we add a...	The Belmont Bear	29	3975	12:05 PM Apr 2, 2021 by Geeco
	BT50 Won't Start - No Engine or Glow Plug Lights BT50 (Preview) Hi. I have a 2009 Mazda BT50 2.5lt Diesel. The problem is that I need to turn the ignition on and off up to 100 times before the engine and glow plug lights come on. Then it will start straight away. Before then, only the red lights come on and the engine will crank, but not fire. Has anyone encountered this b...	Treadin_Water	21	5495	05:15 PM Apr 1, 2021 by erad
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