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John Giles · John Giles

Does anyone on the forum have an Essential caravan, have one on order from Ian Grants, any criticisms I should be aware of. We are long term caravanners so am not new to the game, but like to be aware of any potential problems or faults before they occur.

New Member · WBD

Hi there to all existing members. My name is Brian and I have chosen the New Topic site to introduce myself. Not sure if this is where I was meant to go to introduce myself but I am happy to be educated if its wrong. My wife and I live in Adelaide and have been happy caravaners for the past 4 years. It all starte...

guggerlugs · guggerlugs

Hi I am a Kiwi nomad I like to get to Aus as often as possible (kids are there) I have sold my motorhome in NZ now my wife and I have worn it out and would like to travel OZ until I wear it out (if possible) or were worn out. We find that car and motorhome rental is a bit prohibitive and limiting as you can only drive...

RustyJeep · RustyJeep

Hello this is my first post here and unfortunately after today I need some advice/help. 30km from Broken Hill my tandem caravan wheel ran off the steep edge of the bitumen and all hell broke loose. I had glanced in the mirror at a truck that was closing fast from behind when it happened. He then flashed hi...

stasys50 · stasys50

Hi, Just wondering if anyone has any tips on starting the fridge on gas in a 2018 Jayco Silverline. Been in storage for a while, so probably has air in the gas line, but after at least 12 attempts (and unlocking the gas lock-out fuction many times) error code 50 keeps coming up. Any ideas????? Cheers.

MuzzMelbourne · MuzzMelbourne

Hi folks, Just getting in to the community side of things, so hopefully I will get to know you folks. Ummm, based in Frankston. Did the Nullabor 20 times(10 returns) in seven years in the late '80's whilst living in Perth in/on various vehicles. From Mildura originally, lived in Perth, Penrith, Ali...

Brifor · Brifor

Hi All, on my Winnebago console the fresh water level is showing continually as 0, when I know it is full or has water in it. From what I understand these units can be calibrated, I have looked in the manual but I can't find any information as to how to go about this. I have attached a picture of the unit, do...

newstart4liz · newstart4liz

hello ... I am new to the community and a want-to-be traveler (with a small dog)... looking to buy a Jayco RM20-5 motorhome ... Wondering if any of you have experience and advice with this particular vehicle ... thanks and looking forward to meeting and making new friends on the road! Liz

Janice and Bob · Janice and Bob

Hi out there, we have been on our remote property for over 18 years on Vast TV. Northern Rivers. I don't mind the ads from Darwin or the outback places, because we have visited them because of the ads. It's the constant outdated ads. MY Dad, (he throws me up in the air), Flying angels, (same ad for 18 years....

LizandMick · LizandMick

Hello all and thank you for accepting us onto the forum. We are from the U.K. and have visited Australia a few times, loving every minute. Now that we are retired we have decided to do the Perth to Darwin road trip but we are combining it with the Singapore F1 Grand Prix so will not start until around Septem...

Gilo · Gilo

Hi all. I hope ANZAC day was a time of remembrance and the celebration of the galant heroes who gave their lives for us all. On the Caravan front, I was wondering if anyone knew how to test a Dometic CoolPower MP550 unit. When I switch from 240V to Battery, this unit is supposed to switch automatically to 1...

timjoycart · timjoycart

Hi there, having trouble with my 12V led lights, when i press any of the light switches the light comes on for about 2 secs max then switches off, if i press the "all off" button they all come on and then off after 2 secs, this happens even when 240V is connected to the motorhome. Hoping someone out there can...

Trecky614 · Trecky614

Hi everyone. We are currently in Qld travelled from WA. We have an Urban van and Landcruiser 200 series. My question is what is the consensus regarding roo bars? Cheers Lee

craigt3365 · craigt3365

I've rv'ed most of my life. From tents to trailers to 40' diesel pushers. From the US, but have been living in Thailand for a long time. We've visited OZ just one time and loved it. The scenery, the people, the wine! LOL Debating what kind of rig to get. We won't go with a motor home or class C. Leaning toward...

Gilo · Gilo

Hi Gang, we have just purchased a 2012 Evolution Allure caravan and I am still trying to work out how to have power when off grid. We have two solar panels, two batteries, a Solarforce 3o AMP Solar controller, a Power Inverter, a CTEK MXS 25 charger etc... When I turn the 240V mains off, I have no power at al...

justus3 · justus3

Just to introduce ourselves We are grey 70 somethings and a Sasha our 9 year old rough coated terrier cross. We head off for some adventure April 21 leaving from Tocumwal NSW where we've lived for 4 years now and heading to friends on a rural property in the South Burnett Queensland. Looking forward to...

New member · DrMark

Hi everyone - Mark here as a new member. I have been vanning for a few years now and planning our first big trip to WA starting in July and going south then across the Nullabor. My wife and I pull a 5th wheeler and just love the idea of pulling our "tiny house" behind us and seeing beautiful Australia and meet...

JGC · JGC

Anybody travelled North from West wyalong to Gundawindi in 2023.....last year was terrible ..massive deep pot holes..hoping it is better now or time to find another way...just not a fan of going through Sydney ...any info appreciated

OutThereInAus · OutThereInAus

Gday Im Jon my wife Danielle son Zack and I are currently exploring Australia in a 2017 Toyota Prado towing a 2019 Jayco Swan. Looking forward to reading about everyones adventure.

paulinevdv · paulinevdv

We are 2 elderly ladies from South Africa. We want to travel from Sydney to Cairns and have 2 months to do it in. We would like to explore Sydney before we take the long road to Cairns. Could somebody recommend a good camping site in or near Sydney from where to explore the city. Any advice on good campsites...

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	Essential caravans (Preview) Does anyone on the forum have an Essential caravan, have one on order from Ian Grants, any criticisms I should be aware of. We are long term caravanners so am not new to the game, but like to be aware of any potential problems or faults before they occur.	John Giles	1	1210	01:24 PM Jul 8, 2023 by Possum3
	New Member (Preview) Hi there to all existing members. My name is Brian and I have chosen the New Topic site to introduce myself. Not sure if this is where I was meant to go to introduce myself but I am happy to be educated if its wrong. My wife and I live in Adelaide and have been happy caravaners for the past 4 years. It all starte...	WBD	1	890	08:55 AM May 30, 2023 by Possum3
	advice re car storage and licencing (Preview) Hi I am a Kiwi nomad I like to get to Aus as often as possible (kids are there) I have sold my motorhome in NZ now my wife and I have worn it out and would like to travel OZ until I wear it out (if possible) or were worn out. We find that car and motorhome rental is a bit prohibitive and limiting as you can only drive...	guggerlugs	7	935	02:38 PM May 28, 2023 by Tony Bev
	Hello & Advice for wheel repair in Broken Hill (Preview) Hello this is my first post here and unfortunately after today I need some advice/help. 30km from Broken Hill my tandem caravan wheel ran off the steep edge of the bitumen and all hell broke loose. I had glanced in the mirror at a truck that was closing fast from behind when it happened. He then flashed hi...	RustyJeep	14	1099	11:35 AM May 28, 2023 by Whenarewethere
	Dometic fridge GAS Lockout (Preview) Hi, Just wondering if anyone has any tips on starting the fridge on gas in a 2018 Jayco Silverline. Been in storage for a while, so probably has air in the gas line, but after at least 12 attempts (and unlocking the gas lock-out fuction many times) error code 50 keeps coming up. Any ideas????? Cheers.	stasys50	10	1663	01:32 PM May 26, 2023 by Craig1
	Hi all, Murray here. (Preview) Hi folks, Just getting in to the community side of things, so hopefully I will get to know you folks. Ummm, based in Frankston. Did the Nullabor 20 times(10 returns) in seven years in the late '80's whilst living in Perth in/on various vehicles. From Mildura originally, lived in Perth, Penrith, Ali...	MuzzMelbourne	8	1090	09:50 PM May 24, 2023 by Cupie
	Calibrating Winnebago water console (Preview) Hi All, on my Winnebago console the fresh water level is showing continually as 0, when I know it is full or has water in it. From what I understand these units can be calibrated, I have looked in the manual but I can't find any information as to how to go about this. I have attached a picture of the unit, do...	Brifor	4	784	06:33 PM May 21, 2023 by MuzzMelbourne
	hello and any advice please ... advice Jayco RM20-5 (Preview) hello ... I am new to the community and a want-to-be traveler (with a small dog)... looking to buy a Jayco RM20-5 motorhome ... Wondering if any of you have experience and advice with this particular vehicle ... thanks and looking forward to meeting and making new friends on the road! Liz	newstart4liz	8	1140	02:05 PM May 11, 2023 by newstart4liz
	Vast TV. (Preview) Hi out there, we have been on our remote property for over 18 years on Vast TV. Northern Rivers. I don't mind the ads from Darwin or the outback places, because we have visited them because of the ads. It's the constant outdated ads. MY Dad, (he throws me up in the air), Flying angels, (same ad for 18 years....	Janice and Bob	3	689	10:28 PM May 1, 2023 by SoloMC
	Hello and Perth to Darwin road trip (Preview) Hello all and thank you for accepting us onto the forum. We are from the U.K. and have visited Australia a few times, loving every minute. Now that we are retired we have decided to do the Perth to Darwin road trip but we are combining it with the Singapore F1 Grand Prix so will not start until around Septem...	LizandMick	7	1370	03:51 AM Apr 28, 2023 by LizandMick
	Compressor fridge WEACO RPD-175 (Preview) Hi all. I hope ANZAC day was a time of remembrance and the celebration of the galant heroes who gave their lives for us all. On the Caravan front, I was wondering if anyone knew how to test a Dometic CoolPower MP550 unit. When I switch from 240V to Battery, this unit is supposed to switch automatically to 1...	Gilo	0	641	09:22 AM Apr 26, 2023 by Gilo
	Motorhome lights not staying on (Preview) Hi there, having trouble with my 12V led lights, when i press any of the light switches the light comes on for about 2 secs max then switches off, if i press the "all off" button they all come on and then off after 2 secs, this happens even when 240V is connected to the motorhome. Hoping someone out there can...	timjoycart	1	792	07:33 AM Apr 17, 2023 by Possum3
	Roo Bars (Preview) Hi everyone. We are currently in Qld travelled from WA. We have an Urban van and Landcruiser 200 series. My question is what is the consensus regarding roo bars? Cheers Lee	Trecky614	4	844	07:04 AM Apr 6, 2023 by Trecky614
	Newbie to OZ RVing. Looking forward to the adventure! (Preview) I've rv'ed most of my life. From tents to trailers to 40' diesel pushers. From the US, but have been living in Thailand for a long time. We've visited OZ just one time and loved it. The scenery, the people, the wine! LOL Debating what kind of rig to get. We won't go with a motor home or class C. Leaning toward...	craigt3365	4	1029	02:05 AM Mar 29, 2023 by Tony Bev
	My Evolution Caravan (Preview) Hi Gang, we have just purchased a 2012 Evolution Allure caravan and I am still trying to work out how to have power when off grid. We have two solar panels, two batteries, a Solarforce 3o AMP Solar controller, a Power Inverter, a CTEK MXS 25 charger etc... When I turn the 240V mains off, I have no power at al...	Gilo	7	1397	09:21 AM Mar 23, 2023 by Gilo
	New adventures (Preview) Just to introduce ourselves We are grey 70 somethings and a Sasha our 9 year old rough coated terrier cross. We head off for some adventure April 21 leaving from Tocumwal NSW where we've lived for 4 years now and heading to friends on a rural property in the South Burnett Queensland. Looking forward to...	justus3	2	992	06:32 PM Mar 17, 2023 by Possum3
	New member (Preview) Hi everyone - Mark here as a new member. I have been vanning for a few years now and planning our first big trip to WA starting in July and going south then across the Nullabor. My wife and I pull a 5th wheeler and just love the idea of pulling our "tiny house" behind us and seeing beautiful Australia and meet...	DrMark	2	971	03:18 PM Mar 14, 2023 by Possum3
	Newell Highway..... (Preview) Anybody travelled North from West wyalong to Gundawindi in 2023.....last year was terrible ..massive deep pot holes..hoping it is better now or time to find another way...just not a fan of going through Sydney ...any info appreciated	JGC	4	1244	04:06 PM Mar 8, 2023 by Tony Bev
	Hello from the NSW Central Coast (Preview) Gday Im Jon my wife Danielle son Zack and I are currently exploring Australia in a 2017 Toyota Prado towing a 2019 Jayco Swan. Looking forward to reading about everyones adventure.	OutThereInAus	1	1035	02:05 PM Feb 27, 2023 by Possum3
	visitors from South Africa, (Preview) We are 2 elderly ladies from South Africa. We want to travel from Sydney to Cairns and have 2 months to do it in. We would like to explore Sydney before we take the long road to Cairns. Could somebody recommend a good camping site in or near Sydney from where to explore the city. Any advice on good campsites...	paulinevdv	5	1295	04:48 PM Feb 25, 2023 by Tony Bev
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