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Sandy55 · Sandy55

Hi all, yes we are total newbies, have our first caravan and heading off next week on a 7 week adventure from NE Vic to Lightning Ridge, St George, Dalby, Gold Coast and then slowly back down the coast to home. Very excited and looking forward to meeting lots of fellow travellers on our way around. Hoping...

Sandy55 · Sandy55

Wondering if anyone has driven the Olympic highway to Cootamundra recently and can tell me the condition of the road? Not sure whether to go that way or up to Coolac and then to Cootamundra? Thanks The Newbies

reynolds · reynolds

Does anybody think their van and tow vehicle should be charged the same as a b double, i don't ,so lets start a campaign to change this unfair charge. Ted R

Hi from new member in Adelaide. · PAJ32

Hi, myself & my partner live in Adelaide & looking to do a bit of travel around the country over the next few years. I have been involved in the motor trade all my working life, I recently bought an NT Pajero Platinum diesel which we intend to use for some travel. (It is very well kitted out with A/...

RedProw · RedProw

Hi all, A brief intro. My beautiful wife and myself have been vanning for the past 6 years, although the trips are not as frequent as we would like, we endeavour to get away as often as possible. We are hopeful that we can combine our travel and work obligations over the coming years and with new technolo...

Ian195 · Ian195

Hello, the name is Ian from Seymour Vic. The wife (Wendy) and I have a long history of vanning, tenting etc going back to the seventies with the usual hiatus when the kids were in high school. Now retired with a 2018 Retreat caravan and Nissan Navara towing and getting about a bit. I'm not blog or forum com...

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...

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	Newbies (Preview) Hi all, yes we are total newbies, have our first caravan and heading off next week on a 7 week adventure from NE Vic to Lightning Ridge, St George, Dalby, Gold Coast and then slowly back down the coast to home. Very excited and looking forward to meeting lots of fellow travellers on our way around. Hoping...	Sandy55	5	1570	03:16 PM Aug 14, 2023 by Tony Bev
	Olympic highway (Preview) Wondering if anyone has driven the Olympic highway to Cootamundra recently and can tell me the condition of the road? Not sure whether to go that way or up to Coolac and then to Cootamundra? Thanks The Newbies	Sandy55	3	1795	10:52 AM Aug 8, 2023 by rmoor
	toll charges on sydney motorways, (Preview) Does anybody think their van and tow vehicle should be charged the same as a b double, i don't ,so lets start a campaign to change this unfair charge. Ted R	reynolds	14	3316	10:46 AM Aug 3, 2023 by PAJ32
	Hi from new member in Adelaide. (Preview) Hi, myself & my partner live in Adelaide & looking to do a bit of travel around the country over the next few years. I have been involved in the motor trade all my working life, I recently bought an NT Pajero Platinum diesel which we intend to use for some travel. (It is very well kitted out with A/...	PAJ32	2	1449	03:22 PM Jul 31, 2023 by PAJ32
	G'Day All (Preview) Hi all, A brief intro. My beautiful wife and myself have been vanning for the past 6 years, although the trips are not as frequent as we would like, we endeavour to get away as often as possible. We are hopeful that we can combine our travel and work obligations over the coming years and with new technolo...	RedProw	5	1554	04:38 PM Jul 26, 2023 by Possum3
	Finally, I'm grey enough to sign up (Preview) Hello, the name is Ian from Seymour Vic. The wife (Wendy) and I have a long history of vanning, tenting etc going back to the seventies with the usual hiatus when the kids were in high school. Now retired with a 2018 Retreat caravan and Nissan Navara towing and getting about a bit. I'm not blog or forum com...	Ian195	2	1573	09:44 PM Jul 13, 2023 by Possum3
	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	2767	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	1678	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	2376	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	2144	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	3830	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	2002	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	1437	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	2621	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	1371	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	2806	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	1232	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	1450	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	1585	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	1871	02:05 AM Mar 29, 2023 by Tony Bev
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