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msg · msg

I have searched Wikicamps and failed to find a suitable spot to stay for perhaps a week. Requirements: 1. dog friendly 2. Near water. Easy access from van. ie no steep riverbanks though snake infested long grass. 3. Must be safe for swimming. or really just sitting on the edge in the water. Fairly...

montie · montie

https://www.caravanindustry.com.au/new-road-vehicle-safety-act-to-be-introduced-- Edited by montie on Friday 15th...

RoyBoy · RoyBoy

I have a tight area to get to where I want to park my (new) van. Thought could reverse but difficult. Google tells me lots of electric jockey wheels out there ranging from $200 to $2200. Has anyone had any dealings with any that you could recommend. Thanks in advance.

Steve11 · Steve11

hi All, heading from Adelaide to Queenslcliff in February. I have driven this road a few years ago but just as a day trip. Now is the time for a slower pace with our van. Happy to stop for a few days one end and then same again the other end and then head out for day trips, site seeing and hiking. I would love to h...

rockylizard · rockylizard

http://www.sheppnews.com.au/2017/12/15/124379/blaze-destroys-10-houseboats-at-deep-creek

Mario · Mario

Our new caravan will have an angled wall at the bedhead end, I was wondering what pillow support is suggested for reading / watching tv comfortably, as it appears its going to be an awkward position, recommendations greatly appreciated.

aussietraveller · aussietraveller

The NSW Government has set up a site where you can check the full range of fuel prices anywhere in NSW, I have used the app and found it to be easy to use and accurate I believe its based on information that the fuel companies have to provide to the Department of Finance, Services & Innovation you can ch...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... Just saw this news article - Just to give some perspective to that profit -$57,367 = $157/night operating profit;12 sites X $25 = $300/night (if all sites filled every night - highly improbable);all sites filled every night = $109,500 gross income;that would equate to 52% net profit - assum...

rockylizard · rockylizard

https://www.accc.gov.au/media-release/accc-to-oppose-bps-acquisition-of-woolworths-service-stations

Explorer · Explorer

New road access fee for private travellers to visit the Mitchell Plateau for 2018 is $20 Per Person rising to $45 PP in 2019 That is a 5 day permit. Plus National Park fees. Tour companies will probably have a bulk deal and include fees in their tour costs. Enjoy MJP.

thomas01 · thomas01

Was staying in suburbia in Melbourne this week in the van in a relatives back yard and was woken by a hissing sound that I thought was the neighbours hose or irrigation system at about 5:00am. I listened for a minute or so thinking about all the different noises you hear in suburbia that you don't normall...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... Click Here for car Click here for caravan changes Cheers - John

Petesahut · Petesahut

We are planning to buy our caravan toward the end of next year, most likely an 18' with toilet and shower. It's been a long time since I last had a caravan which was a Franklin 16' in the 80's. We cannot afford a new caravan and I expect our budget will be around $30,000 when we buy. I expect the van will need t...

tadau68 · tadau68

Hi all. As you may well know. Sometimes you arrive late and reception closed at all campsites you ring. We have just arrived at the entrance and this has happened. We do free camp now and again. But here there are signs everywhere. Where does the "LAW" stand with sleeping in your vehicle? Wishi...

Billwt1 · Billwt1

Good morning, I recently purchased a Satlink 6906 and found the instructions to be somewhat useles. Could not get an kind of signal. Does anyone have a detailed step by step, easy to use instructions for the Satlink 6906? Bill

rockylizard · rockylizard

http://thegreynomads.activeboard.com/t64199536/vehicle-and-caravan-weights-not-all-as-the-brochure-says/

Kebbin · Kebbin

I have been thinking about getting a Dash Cam one with GPS tracking, but I have also thought about a new mobile. So upon searching I came upon several topics on Smart Phones and Apps for them, now I'm not all that tech savvy but it seems to me that i could run a Dash Cam, GPS and an OBD2 scanner via Apps and Blue...

kiwijims · kiwijims

Temperatures in Sydney's west are expected to soar above 40 degrees Celsius today, while the city's east should be spared thanks to a sea breeze.Penrith is forecast to reach 43C today, while the city will only reach 35 degrees."Yesterday some very hot air was sitting over inland New South Wales [wit...

SouthernComfort · SouthernComfort

Hi all, I'm looking at moving into either a Patrol or a Pathfinder (diesel) to pull our van with an ATM of 2100kg. Can't stretch to new at this stage, so I'll be after a fairly late model used. I'm just interested to hear views from owners of these models re. performance, issues etc. Both have plenty of tow...

Paintar · Paintar

https://www.facebook.com/abcsouthwest/posts/10154992008891811

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Where to go over the holidays (Preview) I have searched Wikicamps and failed to find a suitable spot to stay for perhaps a week. Requirements: 1. dog friendly 2. Near water. Easy access from van. ie no steep riverbanks though snake infested long grass. 3. Must be safe for swimming. or really just sitting on the edge in the water. Fairly...	msg	20	1345	02:36 PM Dec 18, 2017 by msg
	Road Vehicle Standards Act Draft Legislation (Preview) https://www.caravanindustry.com.au/new-road-vehicle-safety-act-to-be-introduced-- Edited by montie on Friday 15th...	montie	13	1134	07:18 AM Dec 18, 2017 by montie
	12v Electric Jockey Wheel (Preview) I have a tight area to get to where I want to park my (new) van. Thought could reverse but difficult. Google tells me lots of electric jockey wheels out there ranging from $200 to $2200. Has anyone had any dealings with any that you could recommend. Thanks in advance.	RoyBoy	9	7319	06:52 AM Dec 18, 2017 by mustangdude
	Great Ocean Rd (Preview) hi All, heading from Adelaide to Queenslcliff in February. I have driven this road a few years ago but just as a day trip. Now is the time for a slower pace with our van. Happy to stop for a few days one end and then same again the other end and then head out for day trips, site seeing and hiking. I would love to h...	Steve11	12	1440	10:42 AM Dec 17, 2017 by PeterD
	Moama marina - 10 houseboats up in flames (Preview) http://www.sheppnews.com.au/2017/12/15/124379/blaze-destroys-10-houseboats-at-deep-creek	rockylizard	5	1240	10:00 AM Dec 17, 2017 by Wizardofoz
	Pillow support for angled bed head (Preview) Our new caravan will have an angled wall at the bedhead end, I was wondering what pillow support is suggested for reading / watching tv comfortably, as it appears its going to be an awkward position, recommendations greatly appreciated.	Mario	3	1039	09:20 AM Dec 17, 2017 by madaboutled
	NSW Government fuel prices app (Preview) The NSW Government has set up a site where you can check the full range of fuel prices anywhere in NSW, I have used the app and found it to be easy to use and accurate I believe its based on information that the fuel companies have to provide to the Department of Finance, Services & Innovation you can ch...	aussietraveller	13	1526	09:14 PM Dec 16, 2017 by Craig1
	HILL Top Golf and Country Club, Tatura, Victoria (Preview) Gday... Just saw this news article - Just to give some perspective to that profit -$57,367 = $157/night operating profit;12 sites X $25 = $300/night (if all sites filled every night - highly improbable);all sites filled every night = $109,500 gross income;that would equate to 52% net profit - assum...	rockylizard	4	1122	01:18 PM Dec 16, 2017 by bab600
	BP acquisition of Woolies fuel.... (Preview) https://www.accc.gov.au/media-release/accc-to-oppose-bps-acquisition-of-woolworths-service-stations	rockylizard	11	1520	11:56 AM Dec 16, 2017 by rockylizard
	Mitchell Plateau (Preview) New road access fee for private travellers to visit the Mitchell Plateau for 2018 is $20 Per Person rising to $45 PP in 2019 That is a 5 day permit. Plus National Park fees. Tour companies will probably have a bulk deal and include fees in their tour costs. Enjoy MJP.	Explorer	2	760	10:14 PM Dec 15, 2017 by Sarco Harris
	Rude Awakening (Preview) Was staying in suburbia in Melbourne this week in the van in a relatives back yard and was woken by a hissing sound that I thought was the neighbours hose or irrigation system at about 5:00am. I listened for a minute or so thinking about all the different noises you hear in suburbia that you don't normall...	thomas01	9	1665	09:51 PM Dec 15, 2017 by Tony Bev
	Closer attention to car and van manufacturers (Preview) Gday... Click Here for car Click here for caravan changes Cheers - John	rockylizard	2	840	09:18 PM Dec 15, 2017 by RustyD
	Older caravan Vs New Caravan? (Preview) We are planning to buy our caravan toward the end of next year, most likely an 18' with toilet and shower. It's been a long time since I last had a caravan which was a Franklin 16' in the 80's. We cannot afford a new caravan and I expect our budget will be around $30,000 when we buy. I expect the van will need t...	Petesahut	9	2035	01:59 PM Dec 15, 2017 by Petesahut
	Sleeping in vehicle ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi all. As you may well know. Sometimes you arrive late and reception closed at all campsites you ring. We have just arrived at the entrance and this has happened. We do free camp now and again. But here there are signs everywhere. Where does the "LAW" stand with sleeping in your vehicle? Wishi...	tadau68	39	2780	01:12 PM Dec 15, 2017 by Aus-Kiwi
	Satlink WS-6906 (Preview) Good morning, I recently purchased a Satlink 6906 and found the instructions to be somewhat useles. Could not get an kind of signal. Does anyone have a detailed step by step, easy to use instructions for the Satlink 6906? Bill	Billwt1	3	889	09:13 AM Dec 15, 2017 by TheHeaths
	Vehicle and caravan weights - not all as the brochure says. (Preview) http://thegreynomads.activeboard.com/t64199536/vehicle-and-caravan-weights-not-all-as-the-brochure-says/	rockylizard	0	877	10:38 PM Dec 14, 2017 by rockylizard
	Smart phones and there uses (Preview) I have been thinking about getting a Dash Cam one with GPS tracking, but I have also thought about a new mobile. So upon searching I came upon several topics on Smart Phones and Apps for them, now I'm not all that tech savvy but it seems to me that i could run a Dash Cam, GPS and an OBD2 scanner via Apps and Blue...	Kebbin	6	911	08:59 PM Dec 14, 2017 by Chris61
	Sydney weather: Temperatures forecast to push past 40C in western parts of the city..... (Preview) Temperatures in Sydney's west are expected to soar above 40 degrees Celsius today, while the city's east should be spared thanks to a sea breeze.Penrith is forecast to reach 43C today, while the city will only reach 35 degrees."Yesterday some very hot air was sitting over inland New South Wales [wit...	kiwijims	0	522	10:21 AM Dec 14, 2017 by kiwijims
	Patrol or Pathfinder? (Preview) Hi all, I'm looking at moving into either a Patrol or a Pathfinder (diesel) to pull our van with an ATM of 2100kg. Can't stretch to new at this stage, so I'll be after a fairly late model used. I'm just interested to hear views from owners of these models re. performance, issues etc. Both have plenty of tow...	SouthernComfort	10	1849	07:38 AM Dec 14, 2017 by Bello
	HAY its Father Xmas (Preview) https://www.facebook.com/abcsouthwest/posts/10154992008891811	Paintar	0	588	10:07 PM Dec 13, 2017 by Paintar
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