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Yoohoo · Yoohoo

Hi Folks, We are planning to go to the Centre plus northern W.A. with an A'van Cruiseliner Adventure Plus. We have trouble with the air con. in this brand new van as it only cools 1 - 2 Degrees C. It is a Finch under bed system. That won't do in the Outback! Has anyone else had that problem? -- Edited by Yooh...

Lyonst66 · Lyonst66

Hi everyone, My wife and I picked up our first full size van today. it's a Coromal Element 632 and we presently have a 2007 Prada gXL, which we are upgrading very soon. still tossing up between a Hilux or a Ranger so will be looking in th forums for some advice on which is the best tow vehicle. Looking forwar...

Dazza53 · Dazza53

I may as well ask that question I know but I we are looking to buy our first van with budget around $40 - $50 K. Semi off road ( preferably with club lounge ) There are so many for and against with every van we look at. Thought about Jayco Silverline or Stirling but Jayco seem to have so many bad reviews. Like...

Davianni · Davianni

Gday all, finally decided on a Knaus Skywave 650mf ...new from Avan. Using the Covid-19 lockdown to sought things out and doing loads of research on using the equipment; a huge learning curve having very little experience coming from an advertising background. Now we are both retired ready for our f...

REBA · REBA

Hi - We are having a good look around and trying to work out what's the best motorhome for our particular needs, and getting a bit sidetracked by all the options that are available. Definitely want to be able to drive on standard drivers' licence and looking for something in the 20' to 24'(or maybe 25') a...

MDN · MDN

Hi I am now in a position to become a Gray Nomad I hope. I am 66yr old widower - I have travelled a fair bit - RAAF and many holidays staying mainly in motels and a few camp grounds - As a young man I also hitched hike quite a bit between States. For the last 20 yrs I have been taking care of my wife who died a year ag...

aussiie2 · aussiie2

I thought this virus would ruin our dreams but to tell the truth it has helped the wife and i. My job is servicing chillers plants and therefore isolation is my way of life and the chances of getting the virus is low. All weekend every weekend we are working on our truck to which we plan to tow a van and live ou...

2_Paws_Up · 2_Paws_Up

Hey all, I was RosieW, but I locked myself out of the associated email account, so had to start again. Way back when, it was me, him, 2 dogs and a bird. For a while it was me, him, 4 dogs and a bird. Then the rude bugger died on me (April last year) so now I am back to me, 2 dogs and a cat. Living in Mandurah for the ti...

Johnmj · Johnmj

Hi everyone My wife and i have just bought our first caravan we are going to collect it sunday its a second hand one but we love it looking forward to exploring WA total newbies at this so any tips great appreciated the Van is a future systems Jet 700 2004 we are pulling it with a Porsche Cayenne turbo also...

Noel from perth · Noel from perth

Good morning. I have just received my first annual insurance renewal for my Jayco Swan Outback which I insured through Jayco at time of purchase last June with NM Insurance Pty Ltd. The renewal advice states they no longer apply "Platinium Caravan Insurance Cover" and that insurance cover is no lo...

ERI LI · ERI LI

When site won't let you-?

48lynch · 48lynch

About to buy a larger van, 21ft. Any tips would be welcome

Kater · Kater

hello all - here we are hunkered down in a rather cool Melbourne! We had hoped to be on the road long ago in our baby van to escape the colder weather here. We are a retired couple and bought the very small Adria Action 361 to make life on the road light and easy as I am the driver given my husbands poorer eyes...

dazz · dazz

hi everybody in waiting any idea that if restrictions lift, will this include letting caravaners get back on the road? is there any feedback from park owners yet?so much confusion here in victoria and no real firm information from hotlines. any feedback would be great thanks Dazz in waiting

riccardo · riccardo

We still have our noisy beast! It's been across to Perth a couple of times ... and a long stay in Tassie one year!. One thing we've never mastered is tyre pressures. When Winnebago de-rated the truck to make it suitable for car drivers!! , they never changed the tyre placard. So, we tried what the pla...

riccardo · riccardo

Hello there, My wife and I have had our motorhome since about 2003. It's an old Winnebago based on a Mazda T4000. Although based in Canberra we have ventured up and down the East Coast (BC - before coco-virus). We are both retired school-teachers/school counsellors. Although my my wife does not...

JV · JV

I am amazed at the number of people who bring me their el-cheapo $200 diesel heater for repair when it stops working soon after purchase. Only yesterday I had a bloke from Parkes who needed spare parts for a month-old heater and for which there was no warranty. A $200 heater and a $1,500 heater look muc...

Barks51 · Barks51

Hi guys and guysettes, we are currently wading through the chaff and misinformation on suitable manufacturers. We are looking for a 8-9m off roader, tricked up with lithium 300a off grid system. Im aware of facebook campaigns re lemon vans, but believe that is now polluted with huge doses of ego and s...

Stewart · Stewart

Hi all members reading through the posts I realised I hadn't introduced myself correctly. Sorry for bad form. I have been caravaning for 25 years and before that did a lot of yachting in NZ. To me the caravan is my land yacht with very good anchorage at night. My wife and I love exploring this great land an...

Ram Man · Ram Man

Hi Everyone, I am Jeff and I have a Wife Denise and last year after me looking at Caravans for 3 years I bought a Roadstar Magnifique, I bought a Ram 2500 Heavy Duty Pickup Truck in 2018 and became unemployed in 2019, so in December 2019 Denise says. Such in such has a caravan for sale why not ask them. Well it...

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	Air conditoner (Preview) Hi Folks, We are planning to go to the Centre plus northern W.A. with an A'van Cruiseliner Adventure Plus. We have trouble with the air con. in this brand new van as it only cools 1 - 2 Degrees C. It is a Finch under bed system. That won't do in the Outback! Has anyone else had that problem? -- Edited by Yooh...	Yoohoo	12	525	01:34 AM Jun 9, 2020 by Tony Bev
	Newbies from Perth (Preview) Hi everyone, My wife and I picked up our first full size van today. it's a Coromal Element 632 and we presently have a 2007 Prada gXL, which we are upgrading very soon. still tossing up between a Hilux or a Ranger so will be looking in th forums for some advice on which is the best tow vehicle. Looking forwar...	Lyonst66	7	626	03:44 PM Jun 7, 2020 by 2_Paws_Up
	Looking for fist van advice. (Preview) I may as well ask that question I know but I we are looking to buy our first van with budget around $40 - $50 K. Semi off road ( preferably with club lounge ) There are so many for and against with every van we look at. Thought about Jayco Silverline or Stirling but Jayco seem to have so many bad reviews. Like...	Dazza53	5	737	07:33 AM Jun 7, 2020 by Yoohoo
	Got the Moho! (Preview) Gday all, finally decided on a Knaus Skywave 650mf ...new from Avan. Using the Covid-19 lockdown to sought things out and doing loads of research on using the equipment; a huge learning curve having very little experience coming from an advertising background. Now we are both retired ready for our f...	Davianni	2	523	02:39 PM Jun 6, 2020 by Peter_n_Margaret
	First-Time Prospective Motorhomer (Preview) Hi - We are having a good look around and trying to work out what's the best motorhome for our particular needs, and getting a bit sidetracked by all the options that are available. Definitely want to be able to drive on standard drivers' licence and looking for something in the 20' to 24'(or maybe 25') a...	REBA	5	418	03:21 PM Jun 5, 2020 by REBA
	Hi from a newbie (Preview) Hi I am now in a position to become a Gray Nomad I hope. I am 66yr old widower - I have travelled a fair bit - RAAF and many holidays staying mainly in motels and a few camp grounds - As a young man I also hitched hike quite a bit between States. For the last 20 yrs I have been taking care of my wife who died a year ag...	MDN	5	528	06:59 AM Jun 2, 2020 by MDN
	Newbie from WA (Preview) I thought this virus would ruin our dreams but to tell the truth it has helped the wife and i. My job is servicing chillers plants and therefore isolation is my way of life and the chances of getting the virus is low. All weekend every weekend we are working on our truck to which we plan to tow a van and live ou...	aussiie2	6	1136	02:37 PM May 29, 2020 by 2_Paws_Up
	Back under a new name (Preview) Hey all, I was RosieW, but I locked myself out of the associated email account, so had to start again. Way back when, it was me, him, 2 dogs and a bird. For a while it was me, him, 4 dogs and a bird. Then the rude bugger died on me (April last year) so now I am back to me, 2 dogs and a cat. Living in Mandurah for the ti...	2_Paws_Up	4	466	02:33 PM May 29, 2020 by 2_Paws_Up
	Newbie from perth Wa (Preview) Hi everyone My wife and i have just bought our first caravan we are going to collect it sunday its a second hand one but we love it looking forward to exploring WA total newbies at this so any tips great appreciated the Van is a future systems Jet 700 2004 we are pulling it with a Porsche Cayenne turbo also...	Johnmj	4	631	07:37 PM May 27, 2020 by icantstop
	Van Insurance (Preview) Good morning. I have just received my first annual insurance renewal for my Jayco Swan Outback which I insured through Jayco at time of purchase last June with NM Insurance Pty Ltd. The renewal advice states they no longer apply "Platinium Caravan Insurance Cover" and that insurance cover is no lo...	Noel from perth	4	431	05:43 PM May 26, 2020 by Noel from perth
	How do you delete your posting (Preview) When site won't let you-?	ERI LI	1	557	02:14 PM May 13, 2020 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Caravan storage wollongong or there abouts (Preview) About to buy a larger van, 21ft. Any tips would be welcome	48lynch	1	770	08:36 AM May 12, 2020 by Dougwe
	Introducing ourselves and asking about van movers (Preview) hello all - here we are hunkered down in a rather cool Melbourne! We had hoped to be on the road long ago in our baby van to escape the colder weather here. We are a retired couple and bought the very small Adria Action 361 to make life on the road light and easy as I am the driver given my husbands poorer eyes...	Kater	2	661	09:37 PM May 11, 2020 by Dougwe
	travel restrictions lifting (Preview) hi everybody in waiting any idea that if restrictions lift, will this include letting caravaners get back on the road? is there any feedback from park owners yet?so much confusion here in victoria and no real firm information from hotlines. any feedback would be great thanks Dazz in waiting	dazz	5	935	01:37 PM May 8, 2020 by Tony Bev
	Winnebago Alpine (Mazda T4000) Mazda T4000 tyre pressures suitable tyres (Preview) We still have our noisy beast! It's been across to Perth a couple of times ... and a long stay in Tassie one year!. One thing we've never mastered is tyre pressures. When Winnebago de-rated the truck to make it suitable for car drivers!! , they never changed the tyre placard. So, we tried what the pla...	riccardo	5	1628	05:02 PM May 6, 2020 by Tony Bev
	Hello From Canberra (Preview) Hello there, My wife and I have had our motorhome since about 2003. It's an old Winnebago based on a Mazda T4000. Although based in Canberra we have ventured up and down the East Coast (BC - before coco-virus). We are both retired school-teachers/school counsellors. Although my my wife does not...	riccardo	6	573	03:44 PM May 6, 2020 by riccardo
	Diesel Caravan Heaters (Preview) I am amazed at the number of people who bring me their el-cheapo $200 diesel heater for repair when it stops working soon after purchase. Only yesterday I had a bloke from Parkes who needed spare parts for a month-old heater and for which there was no warranty. A $200 heater and a $1,500 heater look muc...	JV	4	2189	03:15 PM May 6, 2020 by Tony Bev
	Newbies buying first van (Preview) Hi guys and guysettes, we are currently wading through the chaff and misinformation on suitable manufacturers. We are looking for a 8-9m off roader, tricked up with lithium 300a off grid system. Im aware of facebook campaigns re lemon vans, but believe that is now polluted with huge doses of ego and s...	Barks51	8	1524	02:10 PM May 4, 2020 by StewG
	Forgot to introduce myself (Preview) Hi all members reading through the posts I realised I hadn't introduced myself correctly. Sorry for bad form. I have been caravaning for 25 years and before that did a lot of yachting in NZ. To me the caravan is my land yacht with very good anchorage at night. My wife and I love exploring this great land an...	Stewart	4	1059	07:49 AM May 2, 2020 by Stewart
	Newbie to Caravaning (Preview) Hi Everyone, I am Jeff and I have a Wife Denise and last year after me looking at Caravans for 3 years I bought a Roadstar Magnifique, I bought a Ram 2500 Heavy Duty Pickup Truck in 2018 and became unemployed in 2019, so in December 2019 Denise says. Such in such has a caravan for sale why not ask them. Well it...	Ram Man	4	809	03:33 PM Apr 30, 2020 by dogbox
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