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Jaytee · Jaytee

We have just enjoyed our first motor home trip after many years of caravanning and staying only in caravan parks. We would like to share our opinions of the camps we used along the way. Firstly our aim was to visit Canowindra for the hot air balloon festival, we allowed three weeks for the trip. Our first...

Andrea · Andrea

On arriving in Wauchope last week we looked (on the Internet) for an electrician, preferably mobile, who has experience with 12v systems - not just an auto-electrician - to fix our rear-view camera connection. We contacted Patrick Rodgers, Rodgers Marine Contracting, Port Macquarie; mob. 0408 8...

spida · spida

Very obliging - had door lock changed today. On the right just as you get to Renmark from Mildura. Talking to another couple I met on the road who also spoke very highly of them - geting their awning fixed and didnt have to book to get something done 3 months ahead!

keithintassie · keithintassie

Hi travellers, As we are about to blast off on our first extended journey we thought it prudent to have a bed made up permanently in the back of the Sprinter (Whizz Bang) rather than the assortment of foam seats and cushions that we up to date have arranged for our sleeping comfort (?). We contacted the H...

Old Crofter · Old Crofter

Front spring lift for the above vehicle was carried out by Vinaka Pty Ltd in Hobart Tas. $770.00 . Took 5 hours, catch the bus to town $3.75 day tripper ticket. Benefits: vehicle now sits flat, no bottoming out, better tyre wear, less under steer.= IMO safer vehicle Note that when cab chassis is bought...

briche · briche

We are planning to be in SA for about 8 months this year leaving Melb about the early April. We spent some time in SA a couple of years ago around the Limestone coast area. We free camp mostly but use CP from time to time as needed. Now comes the ask, we realized that we know very little about this state, so if...

Romany · Romany

Hi All, A question about electric brakes. Have just paid to get new bearings and brake pads replaced on our van they are 254mm or in the old school 10" drums. 3 out of the 4 wheels have over heated and nearly locked on. The bloke has told me the new shoes are made in China and are slightly bigger and I wil...

Cruising Granny · Cruising Granny

This rest area is north of Newman on the Great Northern Highway, WA. It's only about 45 kms south of Auski Roadhouse. It's a free camp with a spectacular panorama of that area of the Pilbara. I explored about 5kms of the tracks, which are fairly solid, but probably not in the west season. Although I'd...

bill12 · bill12

Just been fishing at Tilba beach , sth of Narooma, and must say its one beaut place. Landed a couple of 2.5 gk salmon, and the scenery is spectacular.Looking west is Mt Dromedary, and all about is dairy farms and little lakes .Definately recomended. Bill

bill12 · bill12

I must recommend the Babinda rest area , far NQ . Nice grassed areas , plenty of room, great clean showers and toilets, just across the highway from Babinda township.The Boulders and Josephine falls are within 10klms. Lovely spot, on the banks of Babainda creek. 48 hr stay, I think. Gennys allowed(o...

Paul and Pam on Tour · Paul and Pam on Tour

I don't suppose I am alone here but for much of my caravanning life I have struggled with hose fittings that leak or pop off, I think I have tried every one known to man, from the cheapest two dollar shop versions to the brass sets that cost two months pension, I have even had a go at the type that you can ree...

blinkwanderer · blinkwanderer

Hey all. I thought I would recommend this as the main crux of any holiday is... the destination and getting there. It can be time-consuming to find it online and expensive to go through an agent. So something I use as an independent traveller is fare comparison websites. Instead of opening a bunch of we...

Cruising Granny · Cruising Granny

You have to do it. Have a pie from the Hebel General Store. It's also a caravan park and they have cabins and a cottage for accommodation. The food is all home made by the "hostess with the mostess" who also operates a licensed restaurant on the premises. You can feel the history while you eat t...

Robyn K · Robyn K

I would like to recommend the above mentioned company for their outstanding & professional service,

Grahame Readwin · Grahame Readwin

Weve just come back with our rig from a round trip from Perth to Wave Rock, down through Ravensthorpe to Hopetoun, then back along the South Coast to Denmark and home again passing through Manjimup.Just thought the following information on sites we stayed at might be of use to WA travelers and visito...

RnD Drifters05 · RnD Drifters05

We stayed at Toogoolawah showground located in locker valley near esk in Qld. Cost for powered site $16.50 per van for a site with power and water. Amenities block old and in need of update but showers hot with good water pressure. Quiet location away from main road. Caretaker on site.

gypsynolmate · gypsynolmate

When we left this area early in the year to head across to the west and up north, we posted a recommendation regarding the Miners Rest Tavern, how they have a beautiful meal and great licensee's in Trevor and Sheryl. Well many of you have called in there and also enjoyed it. So I thought it being the hol...

poppy3322 · poppy3322

Just found this forum about recommendations so I thought I would add my 50c worth... We bought a Cut Loose Investigator 2 years ago from Nick Oliver and his Team at Burleigh Heads and have had exceptional after sales service from them ever since. They are always very helpful and willing to assist in eve...

EllenajoeL · EllenajoeL

For reference....as mentioned in my intro post elsewhere, my wife and I, currently small crop farming, are 'considering' the potential purchase of a caravan park for our next business adventure (very much post-farmsale AND certainly after our next travelling adventure BTW) and I ask the followi...

judebrue · judebrue

does anyone know of good free camping on yorke pen sa hoping to head down their nov dec to try for crabs

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	Crooked Creek, Mendooran, Carcoar, Gooloogong, Pilliga (Preview) We have just enjoyed our first motor home trip after many years of caravanning and staying only in caravan parks. We would like to share our opinions of the camps we used along the way. Firstly our aim was to visit Canowindra for the hot air balloon festival, we allowed three weeks for the trip. Our first...	Jaytee	14	2025	04:18 PM Mar 25, 2013 by hokianga
	12v electrician - Port Macquarie area 12v electrical (Preview) On arriving in Wauchope last week we looked (on the Internet) for an electrician, preferably mobile, who has experience with 12v systems - not just an auto-electrician - to fix our rear-view camera connection. We contacted Patrick Rodgers, Rodgers Marine Contracting, Port Macquarie; mob. 0408 8...	Andrea	0	2899	06:54 PM Mar 23, 2013 by Andrea
	Renmark Caravan Repairs (Preview) Very obliging - had door lock changed today. On the right just as you get to Renmark from Mildura. Talking to another couple I met on the road who also spoke very highly of them - geting their awning fixed and didnt have to book to get something done 3 months ahead!	spida	0	766	10:42 PM Mar 21, 2013 by spida
	Motorhome Mattress (Preview) Hi travellers, As we are about to blast off on our first extended journey we thought it prudent to have a bed made up permanently in the back of the Sprinter (Whizz Bang) rather than the assortment of foam seats and cushions that we up to date have arranged for our sleeping comfort (?). We contacted the H...	keithintassie	0	789	05:30 PM Mar 21, 2013 by keithintassie
	Aftermarket springs for Fiat Ducato (Preview) Front spring lift for the above vehicle was carried out by Vinaka Pty Ltd in Hobart Tas. $770.00 . Took 5 hours, catch the bus to town $3.75 day tripper ticket. Benefits: vehicle now sits flat, no bottoming out, better tyre wear, less under steer.= IMO safer vehicle Note that when cab chassis is bought...	Old Crofter	1	697	06:30 PM Mar 21, 2013 by jules47
	We will in SA this year (Preview) We are planning to be in SA for about 8 months this year leaving Melb about the early April. We spent some time in SA a couple of years ago around the Limestone coast area. We free camp mostly but use CP from time to time as needed. Now comes the ask, we realized that we know very little about this state, so if...	briche	10	2228	10:36 PM Mar 11, 2013 by RodLainie
	Caravan brakes (Preview) Hi All, A question about electric brakes. Have just paid to get new bearings and brake pads replaced on our van they are 254mm or in the old school 10" drums. 3 out of the 4 wheels have over heated and nearly locked on. The bloke has told me the new shoes are made in China and are slightly bigger and I wil...	Romany	2	989	08:20 PM Mar 1, 2013 by villatranquilla
	Joe Tognilini Rest Area - Pilbara (Preview) This rest area is north of Newman on the Great Northern Highway, WA. It's only about 45 kms south of Auski Roadhouse. It's a free camp with a spectacular panorama of that area of the Pilbara. I explored about 5kms of the tracks, which are fairly solid, but probably not in the west season. Although I'd...	Cruising Granny	2	1075	04:26 PM Feb 21, 2013 by Oma
	Tilba beach, sth coast, NSW (Preview) Just been fishing at Tilba beach , sth of Narooma, and must say its one beaut place. Landed a couple of 2.5 gk salmon, and the scenery is spectacular.Looking west is Mt Dromedary, and all about is dairy farms and little lakes .Definately recomended. Bill	bill12	2	881	04:36 AM Feb 6, 2013 by Gerty Dancer
	Babinda rest area. (Preview) I must recommend the Babinda rest area , far NQ . Nice grassed areas , plenty of room, great clean showers and toilets, just across the highway from Babinda township.The Boulders and Josephine falls are within 10klms. Lovely spot, on the banks of Babainda creek. 48 hr stay, I think. Gennys allowed(o...	bill12	4	1497	03:09 PM Feb 5, 2013 by sandyr
	Hose fittings - I think I have found a winner!! (Preview) I don't suppose I am alone here but for much of my caravanning life I have struggled with hose fittings that leak or pop off, I think I have tried every one known to man, from the cheapest two dollar shop versions to the brass sets that cost two months pension, I have even had a go at the type that you can ree...	Paul and Pam on Tour	2	5028	04:44 PM Feb 1, 2013 by rockylizard
	A Good Website for Your Holidays (Preview) Hey all. I thought I would recommend this as the main crux of any holiday is... the destination and getting there. It can be time-consuming to find it online and expensive to go through an agent. So something I use as an independent traveller is fare comparison websites. Instead of opening a bunch of we...	blinkwanderer	0	1138	04:00 AM Jan 29, 2013 by blinkwanderer
	A Pie @ Hebel (Preview) You have to do it. Have a pie from the Hebel General Store. It's also a caravan park and they have cabins and a cottage for accommodation. The food is all home made by the "hostess with the mostess" who also operates a licensed restaurant on the premises. You can feel the history while you eat t...	Cruising Granny	6	2059	10:49 PM Jan 20, 2013 by neilnruth
	Battery world Mt Barker SA (Preview) I would like to recommend the above mentioned company for their outstanding & professional service,	Robyn K	2	1282	12:30 AM Jan 18, 2013 by Cruising Granny
	WA Free Camping (Preview) Weve just come back with our rig from a round trip from Perth to Wave Rock, down through Ravensthorpe to Hopetoun, then back along the South Coast to Denmark and home again passing through Manjimup.Just thought the following information on sites we stayed at might be of use to WA travelers and visito...	Grahame Readwin	2	3385	07:11 AM Dec 30, 2012 by BriVee
	toogoolawah showground camping (Preview) We stayed at Toogoolawah showground located in locker valley near esk in Qld. Cost for powered site $16.50 per van for a site with power and water. Amenities block old and in need of update but showers hot with good water pressure. Quiet location away from main road. Caretaker on site.	RnD Drifters05	0	2529	04:03 AM Dec 23, 2012 by RnD Drifters05
	Miners Rest Tavern (Preview) When we left this area early in the year to head across to the west and up north, we posted a recommendation regarding the Miners Rest Tavern, how they have a beautiful meal and great licensee's in Trevor and Sheryl. Well many of you have called in there and also enjoyed it. So I thought it being the hol...	gypsynolmate	0	826	02:29 AM Dec 23, 2012 by gypsynolmate
	Buying a 5th Wheeler? (Preview) Just found this forum about recommendations so I thought I would add my 50c worth... We bought a Cut Loose Investigator 2 years ago from Nick Oliver and his Team at Burleigh Heads and have had exceptional after sales service from them ever since. They are always very helpful and willing to assist in eve...	poppy3322	1	962	02:46 PM Dec 4, 2012 by silvergypsy
	So....what does make a caravan park special/worth recommending? (Preview) For reference....as mentioned in my intro post elsewhere, my wife and I, currently small crop farming, are 'considering' the potential purchase of a caravan park for our next business adventure (very much post-farmsale AND certainly after our next travelling adventure BTW) and I ask the followi...	EllenajoeL	6	1768	05:33 PM Nov 19, 2012 by jules47
	free camping in yorke pen sth aus (Preview) does anyone know of good free camping on yorke pen sa hoping to head down their nov dec to try for crabs	judebrue	23	4222	06:41 PM Nov 18, 2012 by Dunmowin
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