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Dougwe · Dougwe

My May 2017 update is in 'Travel Blogs by Members' -- Edited by Dougwe on Friday 2nd of June 2017 10:33:35 AM

Fine Elsewhere · Fine Elsewhere

Ive been reading the blogs and am amazed at how much you all do and see. Do you have to force yourselves to get get up and go and walk miles through the scrub to a waterfall or does it just come easily? Do you research the must-sees before you arrive at a town/region or wing it when you get there? To those with...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... YOU own a Formula 1 team, have two top Formula 1 drivers on your payroll, and want to make a video to promote the upcoming grand prix at the Formula 1 track you own. What would you do for the video? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZPe08qJjfk Cheers - John

kiwijims · kiwijims

When I place a full 9kg bottle of gas on my B.B.Q. I know that it's good for at least 5 barbies Last Saturday we were having the usual "Barb & Bitter" when the burners gave a cough and died, That's funny I thought, maybe a block in the line, when I went to remove the bottle, I found it completely empty, a...

rrakausk · rrakausk

Thanks. We lucked in to caretaking a waterski park and camping place on 160 hidden acres behind Woodford Qld. Owner wants to figure out if taking on a few semi permanernts is a viable idea ($$ to instal infrastructure etc) I suggested we look for about $150 a week for powered/watered site where neighbo...

kiwijims · kiwijims

Issued 3:50:00 PM ACST on Wednesday 31 May 2017Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology South AustraliaFrost Warning for the Mid North, Riverland, Murraylands, Upper South East and Lower South East forecast districts.Please be aware Temperatures at ground level can be many degrees lower...

Hendo · Hendo

Hey Doug, Can you post a photo of your fuel adaptor or give me a bit more detail? I have a D-Max and not being able to use Hiflo is driving me nuts! Thanks mate Hendo

jbrinks · jbrinks

i have just come across an ad for the Nanango country music muster, this may work in with our plans on the way home. Has anybody been and if so is it a good weekend. Always wanted to go to the Gympie Muster but that sounds like it is getting too big and has never worked in with our travels

kiwijims · kiwijims

The consumer watchdog has confirmed that motorists in Cairns in far north Queensland are paying too much for petrol, blaming a lack of competition for pushing prices up. "http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-05-30/cairns-motorists-slugged-as-fuel-stations-turn-profits/8572074"/> K...

rockylizard · rockylizard

http://www.caravancampingsales.com.au/editorial/news/2017/amarok-v6-tops-for-towing-58870/

Collo · Collo

I,ve presented my travelsaver card at Dan Murphys(most important) Woolies and the checkout people shrug their shoulders say "never seen it"....swipe it anyway.....nothing? How do I get my "discount"?? Cheers, Collo.

CC Bear · CC Bear

thought I would introduce my new girl to you all, well she will be on Thursday. Looking forward to the first long haul.

rockylizard · rockylizard

http://thegreynomads.activeboard.com/t63605440/wot-dud-rocky-do-now/

gandk · gandk

Hi again. Well we have hit the road for our big lap and after sorting out the problem with our fridge, due to Cyclone Debbie, did not get a chance to trial our free camp capability. When we only had one 120ah battery in our van we would get to 14.3v on our meter, and yes I know that you shouldn't add a new batter...

jules47 · jules47

Yuglamron · Yuglamron

Anyone else out in the playground wonder at the regulations for tow vehicles and what they can legally tow....... For example my Motor Home has a GVM of 10.5 Tons. Normal weight when loaded and full water tanks and fuel tanks runs around 8.5 tons. I tow a Suzuki Grand Vitara flat towed behind the MH. I h...

Cupie · Cupie

Hi ... I was wading thru the Au Govt. Dept of Infrastructure & Regional DEvelopment when I came across these super checklists. I'm not sure in what context they were submitted/posted, but they are certainly Super Checklists. Look at items 47 & 48 http://search.infrastructure.gov.au/...

Maxy · Maxy

Any info on the road into Eighty Mile Beach would be appreciated. Looking to be there mid August. Wanting an overnight stop with power between Port Hedland and Broome. Bit unsure taking van of the bitumin. Thanks

Joe50 · Joe50

Saw this on Facebook - probably wouldn't work everywhere, but it would be nice to see more of this. Kulin is about 80km southwest of Hyden.

Cruising Cruze · Cruising Cruze

Hi Guys Who owns an RM 2553 Fridge 148ltr model I'm after info for how much gas they use How long does an 8.5 or 9 kg bottle last ??? Thanks in advance Cheers John

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	MAY UPDATE IN THE BLOG SECTION (closed) (Preview) My May 2017 update is in 'Travel Blogs by Members' -- Edited by Dougwe on Friday 2nd of June 2017 10:33:35 AM	Dougwe	4	1113	08:02 PM Jun 4, 2017 by Cruising Cruze
	How do you stop yourselves from being lazy? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Ive been reading the blogs and am amazed at how much you all do and see. Do you have to force yourselves to get get up and go and walk miles through the scrub to a waterfall or does it just come easily? Do you research the must-sees before you arrive at a town/region or wing it when you get there? To those with...	Fine Elsewhere	49	2310	04:40 PM Jun 3, 2017 by Dick0
	Daniel Ricciardo and Max Verstappen - Aston Martin Vanquish convertibles – caravans. (Preview) Gday... YOU own a Formula 1 team, have two top Formula 1 drivers on your payroll, and want to make a video to promote the upcoming grand prix at the Formula 1 track you own. What would you do for the video? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZPe08qJjfk Cheers - John	rockylizard	12	1184	10:18 PM Jun 2, 2017 by Swoffer
	Am I being ripped off with exchange bottles of L.P.G. ??? (Preview) When I place a full 9kg bottle of gas on my B.B.Q. I know that it's good for at least 5 barbies Last Saturday we were having the usual "Barb & Bitter" when the burners gave a cough and died, That's funny I thought, maybe a block in the line, when I went to remove the bottle, I found it completely empty, a...	kiwijims	29	3120	10:13 PM Jun 2, 2017 by PeterD
	feedback please - want a 3 or more month rest? (Preview) Thanks. We lucked in to caretaking a waterski park and camping place on 160 hidden acres behind Woodford Qld. Owner wants to figure out if taking on a few semi permanernts is a viable idea ($$ to instal infrastructure etc) I suggested we look for about $150 a week for powered/watered site where neighbo...	rrakausk	14	1690	09:45 PM Jun 2, 2017 by Grubbygypsy
	Frost Warning for South Australia (Preview) Issued 3:50:00 PM ACST on Wednesday 31 May 2017Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology South AustraliaFrost Warning for the Mid North, Riverland, Murraylands, Upper South East and Lower South East forecast districts.Please be aware Temperatures at ground level can be many degrees lower...	kiwijims	10	997	06:40 PM Jun 2, 2017 by JayDee
	Fuel Adaptor (Preview) Hey Doug, Can you post a photo of your fuel adaptor or give me a bit more detail? I have a D-Max and not being able to use Hiflo is driving me nuts! Thanks mate Hendo	Hendo	23	1504	10:24 AM Jun 2, 2017 by Aus-Kiwi
	Nanango music festival (Preview) i have just come across an ad for the Nanango country music muster, this may work in with our plans on the way home. Has anybody been and if so is it a good weekend. Always wanted to go to the Gympie Muster but that sounds like it is getting too big and has never worked in with our travels	jbrinks	7	1488	02:00 PM Jun 1, 2017 by jbrinks
	Cairns motorists slugged as petrol stations turn 38 per cent profit......... (Preview) The consumer watchdog has confirmed that motorists in Cairns in far north Queensland are paying too much for petrol, blaming a lack of competition for pushing prices up. "http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-05-30/cairns-motorists-slugged-as-fuel-stations-turn-profits/8572074"/> K...	kiwijims	5	961	06:48 AM Jun 1, 2017 by kiwijims
	Some discussion to generate a bit of warmth for winter? (Preview) http://www.caravancampingsales.com.au/editorial/news/2017/amarok-v6-tops-for-towing-58870/	rockylizard	8	1174	01:41 AM Jun 1, 2017 by stu9
	CIL Travel Saver card (Preview) I,ve presented my travelsaver card at Dan Murphys(most important) Woolies and the checkout people shrug their shoulders say "never seen it"....swipe it anyway.....nothing? How do I get my "discount"?? Cheers, Collo.	Collo	16	3943	10:27 PM May 31, 2017 by rockylizard
	New lady in the family (Preview) thought I would introduce my new girl to you all, well she will be on Thursday. Looking forward to the first long haul.	CC Bear	6	1030	07:34 PM May 30, 2017 by macka17
	Wot dud rocky do now ? (Preview) http://thegreynomads.activeboard.com/t63605440/wot-dud-rocky-do-now/	rockylizard	0	949	07:19 PM May 30, 2017 by rockylizard
	ADDING A SECOND BATTERY AND VOLTS DROPPED?? (Preview) Hi again. Well we have hit the road for our big lap and after sorting out the problem with our fridge, due to Cyclone Debbie, did not get a chance to trial our free camp capability. When we only had one 120ah battery in our van we would get to 14.3v on our meter, and yes I know that you shouldn't add a new batter...	gandk	12	1343	07:12 PM May 30, 2017 by PeterD
	Emergency + App (Preview)	jules47	18	1786	05:08 PM May 30, 2017 by macka17
	Tug and Towed vehicle weights. (Preview) Anyone else out in the playground wonder at the regulations for tow vehicles and what they can legally tow....... For example my Motor Home has a GVM of 10.5 Tons. Normal weight when loaded and full water tanks and fuel tanks runs around 8.5 tons. I tow a Suzuki Grand Vitara flat towed behind the MH. I h...	Yuglamron	1	795	04:48 PM May 30, 2017 by macka17
	Buying A Van? - Checklists (Preview) Hi ... I was wading thru the Au Govt. Dept of Infrastructure & Regional DEvelopment when I came across these super checklists. I'm not sure in what context they were submitted/posted, but they are certainly Super Checklists. Look at items 47 & 48 http://search.infrastructure.gov.au/...	Cupie	1	776	01:10 PM May 30, 2017 by Dougwe
	Info on road into Eighty Mile Beach WA (Preview) Any info on the road into Eighty Mile Beach would be appreciated. Looking to be there mid August. Wanting an overnight stop with power between Port Hedland and Broome. Bit unsure taking van of the bitumin. Thanks	Maxy	21	5188	01:17 AM May 30, 2017 by ABNER
	"Set your own price" CP experiment success in small WA town (Preview) Saw this on Facebook - probably wouldn't work everywhere, but it would be nice to see more of this. Kulin is about 80km southwest of Hyden.	Joe50	9	1717	07:16 PM May 29, 2017 by kiwijims
	Re fridge (Preview) Hi Guys Who owns an RM 2553 Fridge 148ltr model I'm after info for how much gas they use How long does an 8.5 or 9 kg bottle last ??? Thanks in advance Cheers John	Cruising Cruze	10	1266	07:07 PM May 29, 2017 by Cruising Cruze
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