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JeffRae · JeffRae

Hello All, For some time now I have struggled trying to keep up with topics I have posted comments about. Found out tonight that if I use Advanced Editor there is an option to tick so I receive email notification of replies to the topic

Koala · Koala

Good morning All, We are currently traveling to Lake Macquarie to visit relative in hospital, just wanted some advice on a good caravan park to stay at around that area, I have read a few reviews on some parks in the vicinity but not very good reviews ? We would like to stay somewhere that is clean & sa...

old Jack no7 · old Jack no7

Hi guys ,Ive got another question I would like an opinion on ::::::: Would a skirt between the caravan and the ground stop much wind and the chill factor,we are going on the longest shortcut between Laverton and Ayres Rock in May and was wondering if we should get the wind break Thanks again for your thor...

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi all, Will they the Roads Authority ever allow me with special licence, to tow in daylight hours. Our van with break away brakes and ESC and have our boat fitted with the same set up. Our van's chassie can be extended and replace the existing rear bumper on the van into a proper tow bar. Both our trail...

dazz49 · dazz49

G'day everyone. Am going on a Simpson desert crossing in May in my 100 series Landcruiser. It is fitted with three heavy duty Rhino Bars. I am looking at purchasing a basket or platform to go on top to carry a spare tyre, fuel, swags and whatever. Have been checking out what is available Need somet...

jd54 · jd54

Just looking for some tips guys. Just moving into camper trailer camping and am looking for free sites/caravan parks that allow generators and oz pigs (for the uninitiated it's a small portable pot belly stove for cooking on with a short 3 section chimney with a spark arrestor) My wife loves cookin...

iana · iana

I had to do a double check to see if it was the 1st of Aril today! I've spent the necessary dollars to have a DC-DC charger installed, aux battery etc. Made up a hi amperage 12v extension cable so I can connect the van up unhitched so if we supplement the power of the van with the 12v of the ute aux battery. We h...

Haji-Baba · Haji-Baba

Has anybody got an opinion on these "new" curved mirrors fitted as standard issue to some / most new cars? My new vehicle has both side view mirrors indicating that a following vehicle is much further behind than it actually is. I don't like these mirrors one little bit. Just wondering why w...

NeilandRaine · NeilandRaine

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

These handles fitted to the rear of our van are used for what. Are they installed for freeloading skate board riders / bike riders to hold on to for a tow, cause be buggered if they are good for anything else. Our van will be 2500kg when loaded. I use a hand rachet wheel to move ours. Jim -- Edited by Hey Ji...

goldenyears · goldenyears

This is an old subject that has been covered before I think cant remember where I read about it ... !! seniors moment ! anyone have any good tips for making your own fly and mossie repellent ?

goldenyears · goldenyears

planning to change insurance comp to cil have been asked for vehicle valuation have seen online websites that do this for a fee ... send in 10 pics etc inside and out bit pricey at $185 . anyone here have had the same problem ?

migra · migra

This is from another forum. Tracy wrote to RMS (Roads and Maritime Service NSW) re; The "No Camping" Signs in the rest areas for Trucks/Cars..... and for them to clarify what No Camping means to the RMS.... Here is the reply....Dear Tracy, Thank you for your enquiry to Roads and Maritime Se...

LLD · LLD

Roll-N-Lock Tonneau Cover for Ford Ranger PX. https://www.auburncanopies.com.au/ac/online-shop/ute-lids/ford-ranger-ute-lids/ford-px-ranger-ute-lids/roll-n-lock-tonneau-cover-for-ford-ranger-px-detail Has anyone got one of these fitted? I'm looking at getting one. Want...

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi Again all, Friend of ours made covers to fit over their vans lounge seats to keep them from soiling the fabric. Now I'm pretty handy at most practical things but seat covers. Doses anyone know where I could acquire some or would someone known someone with the known how to do for me. Regards Jim

geoffc · geoffc

Greetings all Colleen has asked me to ask all the young ladies out there that have done the Nullarbor crossing what sort food stuff do they pack when making the trip We only have the standard fridge and do not have a Waeco or an Engel fridge freezer regards geoffc

goldenyears · goldenyears

Stayed at greenhill lake over the long weekend been there a few times $5 a night great place to visit and find a quiet spot were a few people there mostly parked next to the toilets ! and hope that one day it will have water ........ but can imagine the place would have been packed if that was the case ... one o...

geoffc · geoffc

Greetings all Requesting help from all those computer gurus out there On your major trips etc. do any one keep a dairy and if so how does one do this Are there any programs out there that one can use to make it easier Facebook as against Blogging which do members prefer or put an other way which is the better...

Chippy · Chippy

Can anyone tell if red claw are currently being caught in Bjelke Petersen Dam, Boondooma Dam or Wuruma Dam. Thanks in advance.

Hendo · Hendo

At any given moment: FACT: 79,000,000 people are having sex - right now. FACT: 58,000,000 are kissing. FACT: 37,000,000 are relaxing after having sex. FACT: 1 old person is reading emails. You hang in there, sunshine

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	Found a feature of the Forum (Preview) Hello All, For some time now I have struggled trying to keep up with topics I have posted comments about. Found out tonight that if I use Advanced Editor there is an option to tick so I receive email notification of replies to the topic	JeffRae	9	1297	02:08 PM Mar 23, 2016 by Swoffer
	Caravan parks Lake Macquarie (Preview) Good morning All, We are currently traveling to Lake Macquarie to visit relative in hospital, just wanted some advice on a good caravan park to stay at around that area, I have read a few reviews on some parks in the vicinity but not very good reviews ? We would like to stay somewhere that is clean & sa...	Koala	4	1034	01:47 PM Mar 23, 2016 by baysidetas
	Caravan skirts (Preview) Hi guys ,Ive got another question I would like an opinion on ::::::: Would a skirt between the caravan and the ground stop much wind and the chill factor,we are going on the longest shortcut between Laverton and Ayres Rock in May and was wondering if we should get the wind break Thanks again for your thor...	old Jack no7	4	2210	10:03 AM Mar 23, 2016 by Delta18
	Will they ever allow me a Triple Tow unit. (Preview) Hi all, Will they the Roads Authority ever allow me with special licence, to tow in daylight hours. Our van with break away brakes and ESC and have our boat fitted with the same set up. Our van's chassie can be extended and replace the existing rear bumper on the van into a proper tow bar. Both our trail...	Hey Jim	17	2881	11:34 PM Mar 22, 2016 by Hylife
	Roof Baskets or trays (Preview) G'day everyone. Am going on a Simpson desert crossing in May in my 100 series Landcruiser. It is fitted with three heavy duty Rhino Bars. I am looking at purchasing a basket or platform to go on top to carry a spare tyre, fuel, swags and whatever. Have been checking out what is available Need somet...	dazz49	6	1359	10:27 PM Mar 22, 2016 by Two Strays
	generators, oz pigs and camper trailers (Preview) Just looking for some tips guys. Just moving into camper trailer camping and am looking for free sites/caravan parks that allow generators and oz pigs (for the uninitiated it's a small portable pot belly stove for cooking on with a short 3 section chimney with a spark arrestor) My wife loves cookin...	jd54	3	1388	02:36 PM Mar 22, 2016 by jd54
	The continuing saga of our Jayco Silverline (Preview) I had to do a double check to see if it was the 1st of Aril today! I've spent the necessary dollars to have a DC-DC charger installed, aux battery etc. Made up a hi amperage 12v extension cable so I can connect the van up unhitched so if we supplement the power of the van with the 12v of the ute aux battery. We h...	iana	12	4696	10:49 PM Mar 21, 2016 by Philw
	Rear View Morrors (Preview) Has anybody got an opinion on these "new" curved mirrors fitted as standard issue to some / most new cars? My new vehicle has both side view mirrors indicating that a following vehicle is much further behind than it actually is. I don't like these mirrors one little bit. Just wondering why w...	Haji-Baba	5	979	09:57 PM Mar 21, 2016 by Haji-Baba
	Be hard to find a caravan park for this (Preview)	NeilandRaine	2	1105	09:14 PM Mar 21, 2016 by rgren2
	Handles on rear and front of our van ? (Preview) These handles fitted to the rear of our van are used for what. Are they installed for freeloading skate board riders / bike riders to hold on to for a tow, cause be buggered if they are good for anything else. Our van will be 2500kg when loaded. I use a hand rachet wheel to move ours. Jim -- Edited by Hey Ji...	Hey Jim	10	1308	07:42 PM Mar 21, 2016 by KFT
	homemade mozzie repellant (Preview) This is an old subject that has been covered before I think cant remember where I read about it ... !! seniors moment ! anyone have any good tips for making your own fly and mossie repellent ?	goldenyears	9	1628	07:14 PM Mar 21, 2016 by Bryan
	online vehicle valuations (Preview) planning to change insurance comp to cil have been asked for vehicle valuation have seen online websites that do this for a fee ... send in 10 pics etc inside and out bit pricey at $185 . anyone here have had the same problem ?	goldenyears	9	1575	05:57 PM Mar 21, 2016 by goldenyears
	RMS Rest Area Clarification (Preview) This is from another forum. Tracy wrote to RMS (Roads and Maritime Service NSW) re; The "No Camping" Signs in the rest areas for Trucks/Cars..... and for them to clarify what No Camping means to the RMS.... Here is the reply....Dear Tracy, Thank you for your enquiry to Roads and Maritime Se...	migra	29	12105	05:23 PM Mar 21, 2016 by citylimits
	Roll Top Tonneau Cover (Preview) Roll-N-Lock Tonneau Cover for Ford Ranger PX. https://www.auburncanopies.com.au/ac/online-shop/ute-lids/ford-ranger-ute-lids/ford-px-ranger-ute-lids/roll-n-lock-tonneau-cover-for-ford-ranger-px-detail Has anyone got one of these fitted? I'm looking at getting one. Want...	LLD	1	1006	01:22 PM Mar 21, 2016 by dave48
	Seat covers for our vans Club lounge (Preview) Hi Again all, Friend of ours made covers to fit over their vans lounge seats to keep them from soiling the fabric. Now I'm pretty handy at most practical things but seat covers. Doses anyone know where I could acquire some or would someone known someone with the known how to do for me. Regards Jim	Hey Jim	4	723	10:20 AM Mar 21, 2016 by Delta18
	Food Stuff (Preview) Greetings all Colleen has asked me to ask all the young ladies out there that have done the Nullarbor crossing what sort food stuff do they pack when making the trip We only have the standard fridge and do not have a Waeco or an Engel fridge freezer regards geoffc	geoffc	11	2183	08:30 PM Mar 20, 2016 by wendyv
	greenhill lake ararat (Preview) Stayed at greenhill lake over the long weekend been there a few times $5 a night great place to visit and find a quiet spot were a few people there mostly parked next to the toilets ! and hope that one day it will have water ........ but can imagine the place would have been packed if that was the case ... one o...	goldenyears	5	864	06:20 PM Mar 20, 2016 by goldenyears
	Old fart in need of help (Preview) Greetings all Requesting help from all those computer gurus out there On your major trips etc. do any one keep a dairy and if so how does one do this Are there any programs out there that one can use to make it easier Facebook as against Blogging which do members prefer or put an other way which is the better...	geoffc	5	1340	05:13 PM Mar 20, 2016 by Chris61
	Red Claw in S.E. Qld (Preview) Can anyone tell if red claw are currently being caught in Bjelke Petersen Dam, Boondooma Dam or Wuruma Dam. Thanks in advance.	Chippy	4	1085	03:16 PM Mar 20, 2016 by Oma
	Global Facts About Sex (Preview) At any given moment: FACT: 79,000,000 people are having sex - right now. FACT: 58,000,000 are kissing. FACT: 37,000,000 are relaxing after having sex. FACT: 1 old person is reading emails. You hang in there, sunshine	Hendo	13	1893	11:25 AM Mar 20, 2016 by Big Gorilla
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