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Hello everyone, about to become a nomad, very excited, a bit scared as well, 5th wheeler style, can't believe it's actually going to happen, looking forward to all the life style that is on offer, don't even know where I'm going first but most say the time to do it is now. Just needed to say all that.

Hi Everyone, forgive me if this has been asked before, and I hope I dont offend anyone. We are newbies, 47yo husband and wife team hoping and trying (and I cant stress the word TRYING enough) to start the big lap. My question is has anyone ever set off on their travels on the cheap? I mean, we are currently t...

Gday... Read it here cheers - John

Gday... Read it here Cheers - John

G'day all, Today in Peak Hill at the Double D C.P. I met another Grey Nomad. " Paulo" a very nice gentleman and lovely wife. We had a brief discussion regarding ways to ease bad backs when hitching and unhitching. Tonight is happy hour and there should be a large group attending, so we'll talk some mo...

A stewardess goes to the flight deck and says "Captain, I believe we have a human trafficker on board. There is a pretty, younger lady back there next to this ugly, horrible, fat, old, slobbering sexual deviant!". The captain says "You're new here, aren't you? This is Air Force One".

The best and cheapest meat is deer balls You can get them from under a buck.

Hi, Does anyone know about this park, and is it still open and is there a sealed road to get to it. It is rumoured that its been loved to death, and the locals want it back, and been closed ...

Can anyone recommend a van park for us and what's the latest on the indigenous problem . Thanks

I question the practice of checking under the bed for prowlers etc prior to going to bed - What are you going to do if you find one?

Hi anyone know the road from Pambula to Cooma ?

A teenage granddaughter comes downstairs for her date with a see-through blouse on and no bra.Her grandmother has a fit, telling her not to dare go out like that!The teenager tells her 'Loosen up Grams. These are modern times. You gotta let your rose buds show!' And out she goes..The next day the tee...

Hi All, Thought i post a few more pics on the van, all the overhead cabinets are fitted as are the shelves, i still need to make all the cabinet doors yet but that can wait till later when the van has been clad. in the pics you will see that i am still working on the sleeping area and rear side storage areas glu...

Australia direct 4wd drive and camping everything 12 volt related, I just watched a little vid on this site called, PWM vs MPPT charge controllers educational video,but. I cant post the link if anyone can find it and post it here I think it would be a very good thing thanks ....

Daughter Emma and I spent quite a while today with a Medtronics rep finding out the latest re Insulin pumps. Very educational and it looks like it could be a goer with private health. I have had type 1 Diabetes since February 1970 when I was 20 and a half years old. I have 18 months until I have earn't my 50...

heard the cmca have the bundaberg showgrounds and wondering what the cost is per night or week. Anyone know?

There was once a famous sea captain, who was renowned the world over for his success at guiding merchant ships through difficult waters. He was admired by his crew and fellow captains, but there was one thing that puzzled people about him. Every morning he carried out the same strange ritual. He would...

Hi im replacing my original jockey wheel with a trail mate im not happy with the way it looks like it is going to bend and stap at a extension., My question is I don't have access to welder can the jack be used on the existing jockey wheel clamp on the side of the drawbar. Or does anyone know if there is a bolt on...

HI .. An interesting vid of setting up a 5th wheeler ... And not a checklist in sight. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0K25Cd3yZKU

The Sapphire Markets are held every Sunday from 8am-1pm at Roy Day Park. If you are travelling to the Gemfields why not make a stop in Sapphire Queensland & come to the markets. Come for a browse or for bacon & egg sandwich, sausage & onion, or a burger with the lot all lovingly prepared by o...