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The window is to come from Acryform in Slovenia via their AU agent. Acryform make the windows for Adria and I have been advised that I need a complete window including the frame. I have a really good rv repairer that will sort it for me. I no longer "sweat the small stuff!". Cheers,

One of the things about this forum I like is a subject such as wind can go in many directions (no pun intended). While I have travelled through the top half of Croatia including the beautiful west coast I had never heard or experienced the Bora. Please keep educating me with your posts. As an adjunct the broken window landed by airfreight in Sydney from Slovenia is a shade short of AU$2,000 plus installation. Think I shall call my insurer. Cheers,

I suspect the "Americanisation" of toolbar might be toe rag. I thought I had heard most slang terms in my 77 years however I had never come across toolbar. Thank you Derek for your clarification of the meaning. Amazing what surfaces on a motorhome forum. Nice to see Rich is even giving Derek praise, 2024 could be a good year on the forum. Cheers,

On a recent discussion on here re awnings I commented that when the wind gets up I pull my awning in. Well on Tuesday it did become strong so the awning stayed in, however my windows were open and I found out they do not like 50kph plus winds. One of the acrylic sections decided to part company with the window frame at the top hinge area. We are located on a hill overlooking the ocean at a beautiful location called Brooms Head on the east coast of northern NSW. Temp is between 25- 30C great but the wind has been around 35-40kph with gusts upto 60kph. Windows are now in and aircon on until it calms down. It is out with the duck tape until I can have the window replaced. Cheers

In this part of the world ALL motorhomes and caravans are sold with an awning as standard equipment. I have found that an anti flap kit and two tie down ropes at each end works well. I watch the wind forecast and if I see a wind speed over 40kph I pull it it. The anti flap kit I use in addition to reducing flapping of the fabric and the unpleasant noise gives the whole structure rigidity. The attached image shows the full side anti flap clamp system. I agree with Brian K if I travelled only in the UK then I may not bother but on the mainland ( not seen Europe called that before) an awning would be as necessary as it is here especially around the Med. cheers,

Happy new year everyone. We leave home 100% full & drain down on our return home. Bottled water is used for drinking & cooking. I cannot detect any difference in fuel consumption or handling.cheers,

Because the sun comes up where I live earlier than Greenwich mean time I have taken the liberty to be first to offer sincere best wishes to all readers and contributors for a safe and hopefully Covid free festive season. This forum has been a source of much pleasure to me over the years and I look forward to more of the same in 2024. Cheers,

John is your MH a Fiat? Cheers,

You should consider your luck in the UK, in Sydney all the motorways are tolled. Not only that because my MH is higher than 2.8M I pay truck rates that are very expensive. cheers,

Hi Roy. is your MH a Ducato? My first one was and for the first 10,000 odd kms if I drove up a steep uphill road section the clutch would smell of hot oil. It was not evident after that and it did not appear to have caused any issues. cheers,

Thank you all for your excellent responses. I am considering three campervans as a possible replacement for my Adria motorhome. My current and previous MH were/are both Ducato based. The Fiats have been ultra reliable but I fancy a change. One local builder here offers basically the same layout using Crafter and Sprinter (front drive version) as the base vehicle. As you all know there is always a compromise when deciding on a new purchase so I am spreadsheeting the two vehicles above against an Australian only version of the Adria Twin campervan based on Ducato. One area was the front blinds fitted on the Adria but not on the other two. The blinds for me are a deal breaker if not available thus my call for help. Brian it is possible to have an east/west bed in the Crafter by using pods on the side walls to offer the bed length needed. Both the models I am considering are north /south layouts. The Iveco van is available here and is used by a couple of boutique converters. Cheers, Gary.

I use Safari and the popups are alive & well and ANNOYING!!

Than you Keith it looks like they fit the current Sprinter only so I have asked them if they have a set fit the 2023 Crafter. Appreciate the reply from you both. Cheers,Gary.

I am considering down sizing in the new year to a campervan. The vehicles I like are based on either a MB Sprinter or VW Crafter. My current & previous MH's were based on Fiat Ducatos. Both Fiats were fitted with Remis blinds concertina style to the front screen & side front door windows and I really liked the concept. However I have not seen the same option for either the VW or MB here in AU. I have been on various sites but am unable to ascertain if blinds are made for the CURRENT models of both brands. If anyone is aware of a brand/supplier I would be grateful. Cheers,

Rich, glad to see you are "coming out of retirement". Here is a suggestion from the left side of the field; rent out your house for the UK winter hop on a plane and fly to New Zealand rent a camper or motorhome and go for a drive. then if you have some time left there is plenty to see here on your way home. Why NZ ? The weather is cooler than AU but generally warmer than UK (pre global warming). The terrain and scenery is nothing short of spectacular. Because it is so compact you do not need to drive long distances. The NZ people speak a variation of English and are friendly, even my Sister married one! Oh yes I almost forgot you have taken tea with Steve on our last UK narrowboat trip. The rental fleet in NZ is much more varied than AU with many UK/EU models available as well as locally made offers. Interested in your thoughts. cheers,