|
epic drive
(Preview)
left perth at 12.30 pm on Friday and arrived in the barrossa valley on Wednesday morning at 6.30 am. Quite a bit of early morning and late nights. The only live animals were 1 small roo, couple of rabbits and a lonely owl. Quite a few dead ones on the WA end of the eyre h/way. The head wind in the day time was te...
|
blaze
|
5
|
970
|
|
|
|
|
getting to hume highway from port phillip bay after getting off boat
(Preview)
I am always getting lost after leaving boat, I seem to get on the freeway to geelong and then having to go around melb the looong way Has to be a easier way?? HELP
|
RLLakeside
|
15
|
4571
|
|
|
|
|
Going to the Brisbane RV Show on Monday - what should we be looking at?
(Preview)
Sue and I will be at the Brisbane RV Show on Monday, and we are looking at caravans, motorhomes and 5th wheelers. We want something that is built to a very high standard, is easy to tow, not too big but still comfortable inside for extended trips. Able to carry a reasonable load - one fellow on a previous t...
|
rexboggs5
|
10
|
1107
|
|
|
|
|
Tow vehicles
(Preview)
https://practicalmotoring.com.au/car-advice/why-a-3500kg-tow-rating-may-not-really-be-a-3500kg-tow-rating/#.VXAadji1xms.facebook
|
Allany
|
11
|
1784
|
|
|
|
|
Brisbane Caravan Show
(Preview)
We went yesterday , I hope they finish the construction soon , it was all over the place , dead ends a plenty , things tucked away , probably missed a lot , the directory map they gave you was hard to work out . Won't get me back until all the construction is finished.
|
goldcoaster
|
4
|
879
|
|
|
|
|
VIP's.....
(Preview)
......arrived in Townsville overnight. Yep my good friends and fellow forumite "Dazren" and his lovely wife Renata have blessed Townsville with there presents. I had arranged for the Mayor to roll out the red carpet and arranged the welcoming committee but the wind must have blown away...
|
Dougwe
|
2
|
874
|
|
|
|
|
Grey nomad sticker
(Preview)
I did order a sticker awhile ago but haven't received it yet
|
liz795
|
1
|
582
|
|
|
|
|
Whatever happened to Plodnalong?
(Preview)
Plodnalong spent almost 3 years on the road in Australia between April 2012 and Jan 2015, mostly with his Plodnalong Patrol and an old 15ft Chesney caravan. Some of you will have seen him round and about. He worked mainly picking fruit and on grain receival sites between Qld and Vic though he did have a g...
|
Plodnalong
|
5
|
1267
|
|
|
|
|
Campsites for the mega rich...
(Preview)
https://au.totaltravel.yahoo.com/news/a/28318377/exclusive-campsites-for-the-rich-only/
|
petengail
|
4
|
1183
|
|
|
|
|
upgrading 16ft to 17.5ft with shower & toilet
(Preview)
As new retirees, we are considering upgrading from 16ft Millard Horizon pop-top single axle without shower/toilet, to a 17.5 Jayco Journey double axle pop-top with shower & toilet for more extended touring. Any helpful comments, suggestions or opinions on this? Thanks heaps. Can't wait t...
|
Eager grey nomads
|
12
|
2650
|
|
|
|
|
Prescription Glasses Rip Off
(
1 2
)
(Preview)
Had my eyes tested in Cairns this week, and needed new progressive glasses. The optician showed me cheap frames for $99 and better ones for $300. The quote for the lenses alone was almost $800 without non reflective lenses or radiation protection. Naturally, I balked at this blatant greed and went aw...
|
enzed
|
46
|
14370
|
|
|
|
|
Something different ,
(Preview)
old and new.. -- Edited by Aus-Kiwi on Friday 5th of June 2015 07:46:48 PM
|
Aus-Kiwi
|
2
|
816
|
|
|
|
ALAN BOND DIES IN PERTH
(closed)
(Preview)
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-06-05/alan-bond-dies-in-perth-after-heart-surgery-complications/6520630?section=wa
|
kiwijims
|
13
|
1524
|
|
|
|
|
HONDA GENERATOR UPGRADE EU2i PRICE
(Preview)
Hi all, Wanting to up grade from our EU1 to a EU2 to run the AC in new van. Does anyone know of sales on new units at this moment. I have found $1689.00 pick up. Regards Jim
|
Hey Jim
|
12
|
1849
|
|
|
|
|
Smoke Alarms
(Preview)
just a reminder for everyone to check there fire alarms ,as the batteries have a use by date .Laying in bed the other nite the alarm went off making a hell of a noise ,It woke us up so took it down and it had been up since our last trip away over a year ago.No damage done ,the batteries were on the way out and nee...
|
cruisaderhilton
|
11
|
1184
|
|
|
|
|
Charters Towers cops
(Preview)
Coming into Charters Towers today about 10km out.. 110kmph down to 80kmph then 60kmph.. suddenly coppers everywhere on both sides of the road... sent them a friendly wave, past them and speed limit back to 110kmph... first time I've seen road signs forcing you to slow down so they can get you for speed...
|
RodLainie
|
20
|
1957
|
|
|
|
|
Woolworths Recall Chicken & Vegetable Pies....
(Preview)
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-06-04/woolworths-recalls-pies-that-may-contain-glass/6522464
|
Weevil
|
4
|
707
|
|
|
|
|
Bike rack on pop tops
(Preview)
Any advice on attaching a bike rack for 2 bikes on a pop top van? We're deliberating on the back, the front or if not possible buying fold up bikes!
|
Eager grey nomads
|
3
|
703
|
|
|
|
|
Something different for the loo.
(Preview)
I have tried all the usual environmentally friendly products for the loo, some worked well, some not so. Will be trying out a new one this NT long weekend with the dunny servicing 7 bums over the four days, temperature's are up & my bed only a few feet away it will be a good test run. It was highly recom...
|
The Doo crew
|
2
|
863
|
|
|
|
|
Dumb
(Preview)
I like many people use cable ties for various jobs around the Motorhome. trailer Etc. I just ripped a four inch gash down my arm having caught it on the cable tie where the excess was trimmed by a pair of side cutters. VERY Sharp. Luckily not too deep. Now I know to position the ties so as not to repeat that du...
|
Yuglamron
|
9
|
1562
|
|
|
