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Long Weekend · Long Weekend

I had the pleasure of attending Jayco's 40th Anniversary held at Nagambie Lakes Leisure Park over the weekend 9 to 11 October. On Friday morning we were all bused from Nagambie to Jayco's factory at Dandenong South where we were welcomed in by CEO and founder Gerry Ryan. Then we were split into groups a...

Magnarc · Magnarc

G'day All, yes I am still the right side of the grass although have'nt posted for a while. Somewhere on our travels someone told me that AmorAll on the underside of the awning would prevent mould when not in use. Any advice would be appreciated. I'm always a bit wary with these tips as I don't want to affe...

wyreepi · wyreepi

We purchased a Beyond Caravan direct from the manufacture which was based on the 'Sun Patch' 19'6". Minor modifications were made to suit our individual needs and Lee and Melissa were of o great help. No stone was left to chance and we were able to see the progress during the manufacture. We took...

kiwijims · kiwijims

Saturday 17 October 2015 - 3:54 PM If you live in an area bounded by Leinster to Laverton to Balladonia to Salmon Gums to Ravensthorpe to Merredin to Leinster you should take action and stay safe with thunderstorms to come. This includes people in Southern Cross and Kalgoorlie and surrounding area...

Dhutime · Dhutime

Went to a fantastic concert last Tuesday the Australian launch of the Spirt of the Anzacs by Lee kernaghan. His first Australian show was here in Albany WA including the Wolfe brothers from Tasmania . If you get a chance ,go and see this very entertaining . Also bought the CD sounds great Dhutime -- E...

Aus-Kiwi · Aus-Kiwi

I'm planning of leaving Penrith around the end of January, head south and go clock wise .. Taking our time from Adelaide to Perth .. By the time we get up north Broom etc I'm thinking it would be March so hopefully be up there in warmer weather ? Is this the right way of planning ? 6 month or so trip.. T...

dewberry · dewberry

Hi there, we have been on the road since January 2014 and travelled about 45 thousand kays. We have been working in North Qld since July and live in our Aussie Swag camper trailer, which we love. We like to get off the track when we are on the road (so to speak ) and have started looking for a caravan. I jo...

Weevil · Weevil

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-10-16/gnomesville-ferguson-valley-rejects-tourism-push/6858912

Weevil · Weevil

Big Spirit Kantri Video - Sound On; https://chuffed.org/project/bigspiritkantrifilm -- Edited by Weevil on Saturday 17th of October 2015 02:12:01 AM

JohnR · JohnR

We camped at Nyah Recreation ground last night. Water/Toilets/Dump Point and well off the highway. On our way out I spoke to a couple (Mick & Lynn) who were cleaning the toilets. They are staying at Nyah for a few days and volunteer their time to clean the toilets. Have time on their hands and like to...

Roving-Dutchy · Roving-Dutchy

Travelling back from a visit to our grandsons in Brisbane and after staying at Casino decide to continue down via the North Coast next night at Urunga Heads one of the North Coast Holiday parks good value for the money at all these parks with excellent amenities and Camp Kitchen for $36 a night run by a NS...

kiwijims · kiwijims

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-10-15/iconic-alice-springs-sign-vandalised-to-welcome-to-ice-springs/6856000

kiwijims · kiwijims

BUSHFIRE BEHAVIOUR: The bushfire is moving in a north easterly direction. It is out of control and unpredictable ROAD CLOSURES: No roads are closed. Avoid the area and be aware of fire and other emergency services personnel working on site. WHAT FIREFIGHTERS ARE DOING: Firefighters are monitor...

cruisaderhilton · cruisaderhilton

Hello fellow travellers,I am interested on your thoughts on the new jayco silverline caravans, has anyone got one if so what are the pro,s & con,s if any .I have heard that the fridge installations were a problem in the 1st of the new vans ,they seemed to vibrate out of position ,is that so .Any come...

Young Simmo · Young Simmo

I am a newby in here but, I am also surprised at the slow amount of traffic. I am no expert but, I suspect there must be a least 10 or a million Old Crankies like me that have a message for all those Snotty Nosed young 20 to 40 year olds that seem too scared to challenge us WISE OLDIES, because we will make you...

dzcook · dzcook

well after having about 10 people tell me to check the bearings and brakes in the brick decided to have a look 2 hrs later ( 1 1/2 spent getting the split pin out ! whats the trick little bugger just wouldn't come out ended up breaking it and having to tap the remains out with a nail how tight in the h...

magraret · magraret

Hi all I have found that easter is in the end of march and school holidays are for two weeks after in 2016 We are heading in land up to Charleville up to Winton If we are on the road we will have to do free camping in that time How busy would the free camps be during that time

kiwijims · kiwijims

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-10-15/total-fire-ban-as-temperatures-push-30-degrees/6856332

No Fixed Address · No Fixed Address

In the process of ordering a new van to hit the road with for an indefinite period. We are new to the world of caravans and just after peoples thoughts as to go with an oven as well as a cook top and grill or just cook top and grill inside the van? We are planning on getting a Baby Q for out side as well. Thanks...

dING · dING

https://youtu.be/R-bQVxaP7ZM

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Jayco's 40th Anniversary Rally (Preview) I had the pleasure of attending Jayco's 40th Anniversary held at Nagambie Lakes Leisure Park over the weekend 9 to 11 October. On Friday morning we were all bused from Nagambie to Jayco's factory at Dandenong South where we were welcomed in by CEO and founder Gerry Ryan. Then we were split into groups a...	Long Weekend	1	866	10:08 AM Oct 18, 2015 by Big TREV
	Awning mould (Preview) G'day All, yes I am still the right side of the grass although have'nt posted for a while. Somewhere on our travels someone told me that AmorAll on the underside of the awning would prevent mould when not in use. Any advice would be appreciated. I'm always a bit wary with these tips as I don't want to affe...	Magnarc	7	2405	08:59 AM Oct 18, 2015 by dorian
	Beyond Caravan (Preview) We purchased a Beyond Caravan direct from the manufacture which was based on the 'Sun Patch' 19'6". Minor modifications were made to suit our individual needs and Lee and Melissa were of o great help. No stone was left to chance and we were able to see the progress during the manufacture. We took...	wyreepi	5	1374	12:15 AM Oct 18, 2015 by Regina
	thunderstorms coming in parts of the Great Southern and Goldfields Midlands regions W.A. UPDATE=18/10 ALL CLEAR (Preview) Saturday 17 October 2015 - 3:54 PM If you live in an area bounded by Leinster to Laverton to Balladonia to Salmon Gums to Ravensthorpe to Merredin to Leinster you should take action and stay safe with thunderstorms to come. This includes people in Southern Cross and Kalgoorlie and surrounding area...	kiwijims	2	906	11:59 PM Oct 17, 2015 by kiwijims
	Spirt of the Anzacs (Preview) Went to a fantastic concert last Tuesday the Australian launch of the Spirt of the Anzacs by Lee kernaghan. His first Australian show was here in Albany WA including the Wolfe brothers from Tasmania . If you get a chance ,go and see this very entertaining . Also bought the CD sounds great Dhutime -- E...	Dhutime	2	704	11:54 PM Oct 17, 2015 by Dhutime
	Planning the big lap.. Which way? (Preview) I'm planning of leaving Penrith around the end of January, head south and go clock wise .. Taking our time from Adelaide to Perth .. By the time we get up north Broom etc I'm thinking it would be March so hopefully be up there in warmer weather ? Is this the right way of planning ? 6 month or so trip.. T...	Aus-Kiwi	12	1818	11:01 PM Oct 17, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	kinda new (Preview) Hi there, we have been on the road since January 2014 and travelled about 45 thousand kays. We have been working in North Qld since July and live in our Aussie Swag camper trailer, which we love. We like to get off the track when we are on the road (so to speak ) and have started looking for a caravan. I jo...	dewberry	5	1259	08:28 PM Oct 17, 2015 by wendyv
	Gnomesville WA Article (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-10-16/gnomesville-ferguson-valley-rejects-tourism-push/6858912	Weevil	2	854	11:00 AM Oct 17, 2015 by Weevil
	Big Spirit Kantri (Country) - Sound On (Preview) Big Spirit Kantri Video - Sound On; https://chuffed.org/project/bigspiritkantrifilm -- Edited by Weevil on Saturday 17th of October 2015 02:12:01 AM	Weevil	2	1145	10:56 AM Oct 17, 2015 by Weevil
	Nyah Recreation Ground Vic (Preview) We camped at Nyah Recreation ground last night. Water/Toilets/Dump Point and well off the highway. On our way out I spoke to a couple (Mick & Lynn) who were cleaning the toilets. They are staying at Nyah for a few days and volunteer their time to clean the toilets. Have time on their hands and like to...	JohnR	2	1046	06:13 AM Oct 17, 2015 by Desert Dweller
	Why I will not be staying at this CP again (Preview) Travelling back from a visit to our grandsons in Brisbane and after staying at Casino decide to continue down via the North Coast next night at Urunga Heads one of the North Coast Holiday parks good value for the money at all these parks with excellent amenities and Camp Kitchen for $36 a night run by a NS...	Roving-Dutchy	15	2028	09:00 PM Oct 16, 2015 by RobandFlip
	Alice Springs roadside sign vandalised (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-10-15/iconic-alice-springs-sign-vandalised-to-welcome-to-ice-springs/6856000	kiwijims	6	1374	07:06 PM Oct 16, 2015 by dishlicker
	Bushfire ADVICE for Great Northern Highway and Karijini Drive in the Shire of Ashburton W.A. (Preview) BUSHFIRE BEHAVIOUR: The bushfire is moving in a north easterly direction. It is out of control and unpredictable ROAD CLOSURES: No roads are closed. Avoid the area and be aware of fire and other emergency services personnel working on site. WHAT FIREFIGHTERS ARE DOING: Firefighters are monitor...	kiwijims	0	574	10:58 AM Oct 16, 2015 by kiwijims
	Jayco Silverline (Preview) Hello fellow travellers,I am interested on your thoughts on the new jayco silverline caravans, has anyone got one if so what are the pro,s & con,s if any .I have heard that the fridge installations were a problem in the 1st of the new vans ,they seemed to vibrate out of position ,is that so .Any come...	cruisaderhilton	7	2297	10:08 AM Oct 16, 2015 by Biskits
	What's going on??????? (closed) (Preview) I am a newby in here but, I am also surprised at the slow amount of traffic. I am no expert but, I suspect there must be a least 10 or a million Old Crankies like me that have a message for all those Snotty Nosed young 20 to 40 year olds that seem too scared to challenge us WISE OLDIES, because we will make you...	Young Simmo	7	1253	09:59 AM Oct 16, 2015 by Webmaster
	wheel bearings/ brakes (Preview) well after having about 10 people tell me to check the bearings and brakes in the brick decided to have a look 2 hrs later ( 1 1/2 spent getting the split pin out ! whats the trick little bugger just wouldn't come out ended up breaking it and having to tap the remains out with a nail how tight in the h...	dzcook	15	1338	12:04 AM Oct 16, 2015 by Cupie
	easter 2016 (Preview) Hi all I have found that easter is in the end of march and school holidays are for two weeks after in 2016 We are heading in land up to Charleville up to Winton If we are on the road we will have to do free camping in that time How busy would the free camps be during that time	magraret	5	1083	09:49 PM Oct 15, 2015 by Dunmowin
	Total fire ban for southern Tasmania (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-10-15/total-fire-ban-as-temperatures-push-30-degrees/6856332	kiwijims	2	468	05:00 PM Oct 15, 2015 by kiwijims
	Oven or no oven (Preview) In the process of ordering a new van to hit the road with for an indefinite period. We are new to the world of caravans and just after peoples thoughts as to go with an oven as well as a cook top and grill or just cook top and grill inside the van? We are planning on getting a Baby Q for out side as well. Thanks...	No Fixed Address	20	1425	04:44 PM Oct 15, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	A towing School for grey nomads ???? (Preview) https://youtu.be/R-bQVxaP7ZM	dING	7	826	01:07 PM Oct 15, 2015 by Long Weekend
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