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Be careful what sealant you use as it can corrode the rubber. Best to use a non-corrosive sealant like diver's silicone which won't harm any rubber seal.

My wife's a slow cooker fanatic so I know a bit about this. She'll never use auto, for the same reason pro photographers never use auto! For most recipes it's better to cook on high first, such as to bring out flavors and kill any bacteria in meats (and some beans need to be cooked high first)...

Ah, that's because I was born in the UK. I've lived in Australia nearly 15 years and still call it a layby when real Aussies call it a rest stop!

Sorry, not sure why I'm in the girls room!

We like to keep on rolling, so good tip. I travelled around Australia several years ago and whenever I encountered another traveler - usually a "grey nomad", so retired folk who travel at leisure - I would go and say hi. I remember pulling into what was literally a layby in rural South...

Sounds about right! Any regrets? (With the fifth wheel I mean)

My wife and I are in the market for an RV but arguing over size. I've always had camper-sized vans or trucks like the Land Cruiser, so not really used to big vehicles. My wife thinks bigger the better seeing as how much we'll be "living" in it. What's the best compromise? Should we go BIG!?