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Santa · Santa

Old and tired · Old and tired

I have a friend aged 76 who has been driving for 58 years. In that time he has owned five cars. He claims to have seldom raised the bonnet on any one of these vehicles. His current drive is one of the first series of Rav 4 with 300,000 miles on the clock, and it is used every day. This year he bought four new tyre...

kiwijims · kiwijims

Severe storm warning issued for central and east Tasmania....... Friday November 24, 2017 - 18:50 EDT A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Tasmania's central and eastern districts, with large hailstones and heavy rainfall expected.The Bureau of Meteorology said a broad trough of l...

Ranger Mick · Ranger Mick

Has anyone stayed at the Gympie caravan park? We want to leave our van and go by car to sunshine coast.

Desert Dweller · Desert Dweller

On our recent trip to the Upper Murray/Alpine region of VIC & NSW we stayed at three Tumbarumba Shire Council free camps. They were immaculate, had basic toilets & plenty of bins. The signage describing the camping regulations was also good common sense. Well done!

Splottboy · Splottboy

I am thinking of staying at the Karajini Savannah campground next May or June, but have read some mixed reviews. I havit looks e a 2WD Motorhome, so am hoping that its accessible. Has anybody been there ... it looks like a beautiful area...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recall/ford-motor-company-of-australia-limited-ford-rangerhttps://www.productsafety.gov.au/recall/mazda-australia-pty-ltd-mazda-bt-50-2

brickies · brickies

The local showground 7 day limit $12 unpowered and $15 powered per night run by the local Loins club , Rosewood is 22 KLM west of Ipswich and one and half hour Electric train to Brisbane , And Pop of about 3000 with IGA and other shop and Dump point at the camp .

RustyD · RustyD

http://northernterritory.com/katherine-and-surrounds/accommodation/bitter-springs-cabins-and-camping

Desert Dweller · Desert Dweller

None of us current crop of wrinklies will have to worry about it because we'll be long gone, but how will electric tugs pull 3.5 tons of groaning metal in the future. Maybe small lightweight caravans will be the way to go? A total change from the current trend. A large van could become an unsellable liab...

Michelle Rodgers · Michelle Rodgers

Would somebody be able to tell me if we can drive a 31ft Motorhome from the Daintree to the Cape safely? Regards Michelle

the rocket · the rocket

hello everyone, has anyone stayed at any free camps in or around maryborough recently? If so, can u tell me where they r. Thanks

4robbos · 4robbos

I am looking at doing a bit of free camping and was wondering if anyone has had experience with one of these water bladders.http://www.fleximake.com.au/Home/EachPr ... 848f8813f1It fits behind the front seats and holds about 100 litres. I thought this would be easier than carrying large water co...

coolyrocks · coolyrocks

Im about to start my first trip tweed heads to tamworth for a few days golf im traveling in a Toyota coaster the gps is telling me to take the direct route grafton to Armadale does anybody no this road or should go the glen innies way cheers gary

Sergio · Sergio

Hi all as a consensus who is the best company to insure your caravan with? Serg & Jella Life is what we are given. Living is what we have to do.

phum · phum

hello all, looking for the best track from Gunnedah to Wagga and Bendigo to Lakes entrance. Thanks, Peter

Yuglamron · Yuglamron

I have tried contacting Jules47 but unable to contact her. Has anybody heard from them or know where they are please.

brimhunter · brimhunter

Hi newbie here looking for some advice if possible am thinking of doing the Gibb River Road in Kimberleys anyone got any advice on what 4x4 ? what camper trailer set up @ not sure when ill be off just trying to get some info am a mad keen fisher would be looking at some Barra fishing but wondered do i have to...

gooba53 · gooba53

I like to use the search tab when I can. I'll give you the example I'm using, hopefully someone can explain for me? I typed "bunks" in the advanced search bar. It came up with 'one page of one' but it had 32 matching items on the right hand side. Does this mean there is only one page of results and that bunks...

Desert Dweller · Desert Dweller

Possibly as we grow older we haven't got much time to suffer idiots? Maybe that's why there's so much argumentative content on this forum? Always remember that you are retired & are free to do whatever you wish to do. What someone on this forum posts is totally irrelevant to what you're experienc...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	This'll bring a smile to yer dial. (Preview)	Santa	13	2055	09:53 AM Nov 26, 2017 by diggerop
	Long service, can you beat this? (Preview) I have a friend aged 76 who has been driving for 58 years. In that time he has owned five cars. He claims to have seldom raised the bonnet on any one of these vehicles. His current drive is one of the first series of Rav 4 with 300,000 miles on the clock, and it is used every day. This year he bought four new tyre...	Old and tired	15	1773	08:03 PM Nov 25, 2017 by Sarco Harris
	If you are holidaying down Tassie Way, "WATCH OUT FOR BAD WEATHER" COMING..... (Preview) Severe storm warning issued for central and east Tasmania....... Friday November 24, 2017 - 18:50 EDT A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Tasmania's central and eastern districts, with large hailstones and heavy rainfall expected.The Bureau of Meteorology said a broad trough of l...	kiwijims	3	838	07:43 PM Nov 25, 2017 by daffyfrancis
	Caravan park in Gympie (Preview) Has anyone stayed at the Gympie caravan park? We want to leave our van and go by car to sunshine coast.	Ranger Mick	7	1216	10:47 PM Nov 24, 2017 by PeterD
	Thumbs Up For Tumbarumba Shire. (Preview) On our recent trip to the Upper Murray/Alpine region of VIC & NSW we stayed at three Tumbarumba Shire Council free camps. They were immaculate, had basic toilets & plenty of bins. The signage describing the camping regulations was also good common sense. Well done!	Desert Dweller	4	873	10:21 PM Nov 24, 2017 by RustyD
	Karajini Savannah campground (Preview) I am thinking of staying at the Karajini Savannah campground next May or June, but have read some mixed reviews. I havit looks e a 2WD Motorhome, so am hoping that its accessible. Has anybody been there ... it looks like a beautiful area...	Splottboy	12	1699	06:13 PM Nov 24, 2017 by TheHeaths
	Another Ford Ranger and BT50 Recall... (Preview) Gday... https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recall/ford-motor-company-of-australia-limited-ford-rangerhttps://www.productsafety.gov.au/recall/mazda-australia-pty-ltd-mazda-bt-50-2	rockylizard	3	1022	04:46 PM Nov 24, 2017 by RustyD
	Rosewood Queensland now RV friendly town (Preview) The local showground 7 day limit $12 unpowered and $15 powered per night run by the local Loins club , Rosewood is 22 KLM west of Ipswich and one and half hour Electric train to Brisbane , And Pop of about 3000 with IGA and other shop and Dump point at the camp .	brickies	0	579	02:56 PM Nov 24, 2017 by brickies
	Mataranka vs Bitter Springs (Preview) http://northernterritory.com/katherine-and-surrounds/accommodation/bitter-springs-cabins-and-camping	RustyD	7	1707	10:11 AM Nov 24, 2017 by RustyD
	Diesel & Petrol Cars To Be Banned In The Future. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) None of us current crop of wrinklies will have to worry about it because we'll be long gone, but how will electric tugs pull 3.5 tons of groaning metal in the future. Maybe small lightweight caravans will be the way to go? A total change from the current trend. A large van could become an unsellable liab...	Desert Dweller	34	1634	11:17 PM Nov 23, 2017 by landy
	Motorhome Daintree to the cape (Preview) Would somebody be able to tell me if we can drive a 31ft Motorhome from the Daintree to the Cape safely? Regards Michelle	Michelle Rodgers	11	1573	10:43 PM Nov 23, 2017 by gold dandelion
	Maryborough. Qld (Preview) hello everyone, has anyone stayed at any free camps in or around maryborough recently? If so, can u tell me where they r. Thanks	the rocket	16	2246	09:46 AM Nov 23, 2017 by the rocket
	Water Bladder (Preview) I am looking at doing a bit of free camping and was wondering if anyone has had experience with one of these water bladders.http://www.fleximake.com.au/Home/EachPr ... 848f8813f1It fits behind the front seats and holds about 100 litres. I thought this would be easier than carrying large water co...	4robbos	7	1634	06:29 PM Nov 22, 2017 by 4robbos
	info (Preview) Im about to start my first trip tweed heads to tamworth for a few days golf im traveling in a Toyota coaster the gps is telling me to take the direct route grafton to Armadale does anybody no this road or should go the glen innies way cheers gary	coolyrocks	9	1197	04:06 PM Nov 22, 2017 by coolyrocks
	Caravan insurance (Preview) Hi all as a consensus who is the best company to insure your caravan with? Serg & Jella Life is what we are given. Living is what we have to do.	Sergio	2	1129	03:11 PM Nov 22, 2017 by mylestom
	road reccommendations (Preview) hello all, looking for the best track from Gunnedah to Wagga and Bendigo to Lakes entrance. Thanks, Peter	phum	6	1751	05:54 PM Nov 21, 2017 by PeterD
	Billy and Jules. (Preview) I have tried contacting Jules47 but unable to contact her. Has anybody heard from them or know where they are please.	Yuglamron	5	1582	04:52 PM Nov 21, 2017 by Yuglamron
	thinking of doing gibb river road nw wa (Preview) Hi newbie here looking for some advice if possible am thinking of doing the Gibb River Road in Kimberleys anyone got any advice on what 4x4 ? what camper trailer set up @ not sure when ill be off just trying to get some info am a mad keen fisher would be looking at some Barra fishing but wondered do i have to...	brimhunter	7	2001	06:48 AM Nov 21, 2017 by Hewy54
	Help please understanding the search tab (Preview) I like to use the search tab when I can. I'll give you the example I'm using, hopefully someone can explain for me? I typed "bunks" in the advanced search bar. It came up with 'one page of one' but it had 32 matching items on the right hand side. Does this mean there is only one page of results and that bunks...	gooba53	2	769	04:41 PM Nov 20, 2017 by gooba53
	Why So Much Turmoil In Our Old Age? (Preview) Possibly as we grow older we haven't got much time to suffer idiots? Maybe that's why there's so much argumentative content on this forum? Always remember that you are retired & are free to do whatever you wish to do. What someone on this forum posts is totally irrelevant to what you're experienc...	Desert Dweller	16	2535	03:22 PM Nov 20, 2017 by Dickodownunder
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