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DUSTYRHODES · DUSTYRHODES

I'm up for a set of All Terrain tyres for the D max. 265/70/16. Had two sets of Bridgestone Duellers, reasonably happy. Looking at Maxxis and Falken for a change. Who's got what ?

Joebill · Joebill

Good afternoon My Wife and I are Caravan Novice's We have a Ford Everest Tow Vehicle, I tried the Clip on Style and lasted about 5kms before removing and driving without wide mirrors. I have since purchased a Set of Towing Mirrors similar to the Clearview but under 1/2 the price. When I went to mount them...

cobberdog · cobberdog

Hi, im looking at a cheap winch to put on the BT50, any recomendations please. should i look at the OCAM/RANGER or stay with better known brands. THANKS

VeryChai · VeryChai

Wondering if someone could share advice or referral for installing seatbelts and different seats to replace the original coaster seat which is very uncomfortable. I was thinking powered touareg seats or Lexus seats... any advice would be appreciate. I would love to hear others experiences? I h...

cernobila · cernobila

We are new here and are in a quandary. We are both 63 and still fit. Up until recently we had been camping with a roof top tent and basic items. Now we no longer want to climb a ladder and want to have more comfort from rain, wind, mossies etc. we will keep our new Isuzu MUX as our travel vehicle. We plan to still...

TrueBlue57 · TrueBlue57

Can I please ask a question of those who are experienced? My husband, who is turning 70 this year and I have just turned 60 would like set of into the sunset and travel this vast land of ours with a caravan. However it has been suggested that perhaps we are to old to start at our age. We are not experienced in...

Leshill · Leshill

I hope to visit the Flinders Ranges in late August and would like to know if I could tow a van through Brachina Gorge from East to West ..out to the Leigh Creek road . I have a 4x4 and van has reasonable clearance. I was there 6 years ago with a camper trailer and rain caused a mass evacuation of all campers.Th...

wozza + Smurfette · wozza + Smurfette

Hi All, First time planning a longer trip due to the covid caused us to cancel other holiday plans as well as cancelling daughter wedding so we have time off work confirmed , around christmas period and we know it will be a bit warm. We have decided to do a trip to Ayrs Rock and leaving from Ippy and heading...

Starbuck001 · Starbuck001

We will be in Cairns next month and will spend 3 days at a city hotel that has limited parking. We are travelling around Queensland in a Camper Trailer (5.6m long, 2 m wide, 2 m high). Does anyone know of a good place to store our camper while we stay at the hotel? Cheers

Full Van · Full Van

Hello! I'm not sure if I'm posting in the right spot, so sorry if this is wrong. I'm just wondering if anyone can recommend a canvas repair place on or near the Gold Coast. We have a Jayco Expanda and there are some tears in the canvas around the bed end. Any recommendations would be most appreciated. T...

Tony Bev · Tony Bev

Something to see, for those who like a bit of history A historic Locomotive, built in Ballarat VIC, and used in the South West of WA I was unaware of this locomotive, and I only live about 50 Ks from it, so I am putting it out there for others, who may not know about it Pic of refurbished Locomotive below Link...

Possum3 · Possum3

Possum3 · Possum3

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2PCS-Suburban-Hot-Water-Heater-Service-Anode-Rod-For-Caravan

redrain · redrain

any recommendations for a cb radio thanks paul

pghollis · pghollis

Hi guys, our first post here! We are awaiting the completion of our new Franklin Razor van (due in a few weeks), and we need some advice/recommendations on the wiring of the car (Mazda BT50). We already have the Mazda standard tow kit and electric breaks fitted. The auto electrician that the van deale...

cjt55 · cjt55

Imagining Esperance, Coolgardie, Perth, Albany back to Esperance as a "circle", I wish to tour inland within this circle from September this year. I have done the coast road as part of the big lap a couple of years ago and also visited Wave Rock as a day trip during the big lap so have seen that area. So any...

Mobi Condo · Mobi Condo

Our old faithful Coolmatic HDC 190 12 V compressor fridge failed after 15v year of almost continuous use and 130,000k of some of Australia's roughest roads. Lots of searching showed there was NO hope of replacement for physical size without major cabinet changes, so a friend recommended me to ATLAN...

Tony Bev · Tony Bev

Usual disclaimer, I have no association, with anyone selling anything, except from being a customer, who walks in from the street I would like to recommend JayCar, an Australian wide retailer of electric stuff, (for me, always 12 volt direct current electrical stuff, for my vehicles) Three times i...

Cuppa · Cuppa

This is a question asked on the forum annually. Mostly the excellent Triple-J boat tour down the Ord River is the most highly recommended & for good reason. We didn't do the Triple J tour as we were lucky enough to befriend a couple with their own comfy boat who took us down the Ord. It is a spectacula...

tonyob · tonyob

We start our big lap next year and will be attending the Wintermoon festival north of Mackay in May. Instead of heading south as we've done before, we plan to continue up north for an NQ winter. Our preference is to not plan ahead and literally flip a coin to decide which way to go if we are undecided... We...

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	A/T Tyres. (Preview) I'm up for a set of All Terrain tyres for the D max. 265/70/16. Had two sets of Bridgestone Duellers, reasonably happy. Looking at Maxxis and Falken for a change. Who's got what ?	DUSTYRHODES	8	1876	12:04 PM Mar 11, 2021 by DUSTYRHODES
	I need Mirror Advise (Please) (Preview) Good afternoon My Wife and I are Caravan Novice's We have a Ford Everest Tow Vehicle, I tried the Clip on Style and lasted about 5kms before removing and driving without wide mirrors. I have since purchased a Set of Towing Mirrors similar to the Clearview but under 1/2 the price. When I went to mount them...	Joebill	2	1793	10:36 AM Jan 3, 2021 by Joebill
	WHAT WINCH TO BUY. (Preview) Hi, im looking at a cheap winch to put on the BT50, any recomendations please. should i look at the OCAM/RANGER or stay with better known brands. THANKS	cobberdog	21	3533	11:56 AM Dec 3, 2020 by cobberdog
	Coaster seats and seatbelts (Preview) Wondering if someone could share advice or referral for installing seatbelts and different seats to replace the original coaster seat which is very uncomfortable. I was thinking powered touareg seats or Lexus seats... any advice would be appreciate. I would love to hear others experiences? I h...	VeryChai	3	1661	12:13 AM Nov 27, 2020 by Warren-Pat_01
	What to buy for longer off road trip before we get too old (Preview) We are new here and are in a quandary. We are both 63 and still fit. Up until recently we had been camping with a roof top tent and basic items. Now we no longer want to climb a ladder and want to have more comfort from rain, wind, mossies etc. we will keep our new Isuzu MUX as our travel vehicle. We plan to still...	cernobila	7	2382	02:12 PM Nov 3, 2020 by Whenarewethere
	When is to Old to begin Caravaning (Preview) Can I please ask a question of those who are experienced? My husband, who is turning 70 this year and I have just turned 60 would like set of into the sunset and travel this vast land of ours with a caravan. However it has been suggested that perhaps we are to old to start at our age. We are not experienced in...	TrueBlue57	15	7398	08:02 PM Sep 21, 2020 by hufnpuf
	Can I tow a caravan through Brachina Gorge (Preview) I hope to visit the Flinders Ranges in late August and would like to know if I could tow a van through Brachina Gorge from East to West ..out to the Leigh Creek road . I have a 4x4 and van has reasonable clearance. I was there 6 years ago with a camper trailer and rain caused a mass evacuation of all campers.Th...	Leshill	7	2804	07:57 AM Sep 18, 2020 by dogbox
	Trip recomendations routes (Preview) Hi All, First time planning a longer trip due to the covid caused us to cancel other holiday plans as well as cancelling daughter wedding so we have time off work confirmed , around christmas period and we know it will be a bit warm. We have decided to do a trip to Ayrs Rock and leaving from Ippy and heading...	wozza + Smurfette	1	2009	09:41 AM Sep 3, 2020 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Where to store our camper trailer in Cairns for just a few days (Preview) We will be in Cairns next month and will spend 3 days at a city hotel that has limited parking. We are travelling around Queensland in a Camper Trailer (5.6m long, 2 m wide, 2 m high). Does anyone know of a good place to store our camper while we stay at the hotel? Cheers	Starbuck001	0	1603	08:18 PM Aug 24, 2020 by Starbuck001
	Any recommendations for canvas repair? (Preview) Hello! I'm not sure if I'm posting in the right spot, so sorry if this is wrong. I'm just wondering if anyone can recommend a canvas repair place on or near the Gold Coast. We have a Jayco Expanda and there are some tears in the canvas around the bed end. Any recommendations would be most appreciated. T...	Full Van	7	2516	09:46 AM Aug 19, 2020 by Erilala
	Historic Locomotive (Preview) Something to see, for those who like a bit of history A historic Locomotive, built in Ballarat VIC, and used in the South West of WA I was unaware of this locomotive, and I only live about 50 Ks from it, so I am putting it out there for others, who may not know about it Pic of refurbished Locomotive below Link...	Tony Bev	1	2004	08:15 AM Aug 13, 2020 by Possum3
	Next travel destination. (Preview)	Possum3	2	1950	10:27 PM Aug 12, 2020 by Gaylehere
	Suburban Anodes (Preview) https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2PCS-Suburban-Hot-Water-Heater-Service-Anode-Rod-For-Caravan	Possum3	1	1969	02:44 PM Aug 6, 2020 by Peter_n_Margaret
	cb radio (Preview) any recommendations for a cb radio thanks paul	redrain	6	2772	09:44 PM Aug 2, 2020 by Mobi Condo
	Wiring car for new van (Preview) Hi guys, our first post here! We are awaiting the completion of our new Franklin Razor van (due in a few weeks), and we need some advice/recommendations on the wiring of the car (Mazda BT50). We already have the Mazda standard tow kit and electric breaks fitted. The auto electrician that the van deale...	pghollis	2	1921	07:54 PM Jul 13, 2020 by mike g g
	What to see and do in the bottom corner of WA? (Preview) Imagining Esperance, Coolgardie, Perth, Albany back to Esperance as a "circle", I wish to tour inland within this circle from September this year. I have done the coast road as part of the big lap a couple of years ago and also visited Wave Rock as a day trip during the big lap so have seen that area. So any...	cjt55	9	1700	11:19 AM Jul 4, 2020 by Aus-Kiwi
	Fridge Repairs Adelaide (Preview) Our old faithful Coolmatic HDC 190 12 V compressor fridge failed after 15v year of almost continuous use and 130,000k of some of Australia's roughest roads. Lots of searching showed there was NO hope of replacement for physical size without major cabinet changes, so a friend recommended me to ATLAN...	Mobi Condo	0	1642	08:15 PM Jun 3, 2020 by Mobi Condo
	JayCar (Preview) Usual disclaimer, I have no association, with anyone selling anything, except from being a customer, who walks in from the street I would like to recommend JayCar, an Australian wide retailer of electric stuff, (for me, always 12 volt direct current electrical stuff, for my vehicles) Three times i...	Tony Bev	4	2679	04:43 PM May 22, 2020 by Whenarewethere
	What to do in Kununurra (Preview) This is a question asked on the forum annually. Mostly the excellent Triple-J boat tour down the Ord River is the most highly recommended & for good reason. We didn't do the Triple J tour as we were lucky enough to befriend a couple with their own comfy boat who took us down the Ord. It is a spectacula...	Cuppa	0	2280	10:45 AM Jan 12, 2020 by Cuppa
	North Queensland for winter - those who've not booked ahead, would you do it again without booking ahead (Preview) We start our big lap next year and will be attending the Wintermoon festival north of Mackay in May. Instead of heading south as we've done before, we plan to continue up north for an NQ winter. Our preference is to not plan ahead and literally flip a coin to decide which way to go if we are undecided... We...	tonyob	5	2422	11:13 AM Nov 30, 2019 by Peter_n_Margaret
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