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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...

Paddy001 · Paddy001

Hello, we are a new member

IanH2 · IanH2

we have 2KW Air parking heater/set up in caravan with kit from DIESELHEAT from Tasmania/with 'DIGITAL CONTROL SWITCH'... heater will start noisily and with obvious diesel smoke/then it 'settles down' and runs normally/then stops and I got 2 different error messages/first 'IE 10'/second time 'I...

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...

RobLor · RobLor

I have purchased a rth wheeler and Nissan Navara from Tasmania, please advise what process I have to go through to change the rego over to WA rego.

Jacknjude · Jacknjude

I have an ENGEL FRIDGE/FREEZER MT-V15FC COMBI. I have it in the back of my Isuzu MUX. It has a knocking/rattling noise in it. Its been looked at by an Engel authorised repairer who said it is just normal that they knock. Its only 2 years old. Love the Engel but dont like the noise. Has anybody else had this p...

JackieW429 · JackieW429

Hi I know this is possibly an odd question but has anybody removed a microwave oven and regretted it? Anybody got any tips on how to use the "gap"? I have heaps of ideas but will always welcome more. We can sure use the space, don't need the weight and really won't use the microwave so any tips / photos on...

JackieW429 · JackieW429

Just a quick "hello" Sort of new, we joined a while back then plans went awry. Back with a vengeance now! 3 months planned "up north" this winter, lots of mini trips now in our 2018 Jayco Journey (16') pop top (LOVING IT). Big trip next year, gradual increase.... Two early retirees, forced to close...

TassieDave · TassieDave

Hi All Just Checking In From Tassie and now on road based traveling the Big Island. Solo guy with slide on and trailer having an open ended look around

EyeWantItAll · EyeWantItAll

Hi guys it took quite a while to get on here. Looking forward to some travel discussions.

Frankie3854 · Frankie3854

Hi. We are newbies with a 21ft van and a Toyota workmate ute 2.7 petrol. We know we will have to upgrade but wondering if we should do the electric brakes in it first to see if it will tow ok. What do you all think. Do it or upgrade.......Frankie & Steve

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	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	789	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	975	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	1016	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	1133	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	1569	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	1143	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	1182	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	1577	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	1190	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	1491	04:48 PM Feb 25, 2023 by Tony Bev
	Hello (Preview) Hello, we are a new member	Paddy001	3	1288	04:40 PM Feb 25, 2023 by Tony Bev
	problem with diesel heater (Preview) we have 2KW Air parking heater/set up in caravan with kit from DIESELHEAT from Tasmania/with 'DIGITAL CONTROL SWITCH'... heater will start noisily and with obvious diesel smoke/then it 'settles down' and runs normally/then stops and I got 2 different error messages/first 'IE 10'/second time 'I...	IanH2	5	1308	06:13 PM Feb 24, 2023 by Cuppa
	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	2	1228	07:07 PM Feb 21, 2023 by Bill B
	Changing registration of the van from another state to WA (Preview) I have purchased a rth wheeler and Nissan Navara from Tasmania, please advise what process I have to go through to change the rego over to WA rego.	RobLor	7	2295	02:01 PM Feb 18, 2023 by Tony LEE
	Engel fridge/freezer rattles (Preview) I have an ENGEL FRIDGE/FREEZER MT-V15FC COMBI. I have it in the back of my Isuzu MUX. It has a knocking/rattling noise in it. Its been looked at by an Engel authorised repairer who said it is just normal that they knock. Its only 2 years old. Love the Engel but dont like the noise. Has anybody else had this p...	Jacknjude	3	1729	08:52 PM Feb 5, 2023 by Whenarewethere
	Removing microwave (Preview) Hi I know this is possibly an odd question but has anybody removed a microwave oven and regretted it? Anybody got any tips on how to use the "gap"? I have heaps of ideas but will always welcome more. We can sure use the space, don't need the weight and really won't use the microwave so any tips / photos on...	JackieW429	3	1204	06:33 AM Feb 5, 2023 by JackieW429
	Hello (Preview) Just a quick "hello" Sort of new, we joined a while back then plans went awry. Back with a vengeance now! 3 months planned "up north" this winter, lots of mini trips now in our 2018 Jayco Journey (16') pop top (LOVING IT). Big trip next year, gradual increase.... Two early retirees, forced to close...	JackieW429	1	1152	09:56 AM Feb 4, 2023 by Kebbin
	Hello I'm new (Preview) Hi All Just Checking In From Tassie and now on road based traveling the Big Island. Solo guy with slide on and trailer having an open ended look around	TassieDave	6	1826	10:16 PM Jan 24, 2023 by Possum3
	Another One (Preview) Hi guys it took quite a while to get on here. Looking forward to some travel discussions.	EyeWantItAll	18	1695	12:31 PM Jan 17, 2023 by Possum3
	Will it tow it (Preview) Hi. We are newbies with a 21ft van and a Toyota workmate ute 2.7 petrol. We know we will have to upgrade but wondering if we should do the electric brakes in it first to see if it will tow ok. What do you all think. Do it or upgrade.......Frankie & Steve	Frankie3854	10	1761	04:55 PM Jan 16, 2023 by rmoor
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