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Our 2017 model Fiat Ducato based Avida Birdsville has an inbuilt Tom Tom system that was three years old when we bought the RV new (so four years old now). From what I can gather, we can't update it (despite purchasing the latest Australia map). In my unsuccessful efforts to resolve this ridiculous s...

Yet another tow ball weight issue. If I have a car with a maximum Tow Ball weight limit of 100kg - and looking at a van that has a chassis label (pic attached) that states: Ball-loading at Tare Mass (kg) 80 Maximum Permissible Ball-loading (kg) 150 Dealer says 'no sale' as the van's max (150) is over the ca...

A man rushed into a bar and ordered a double martini.The man downed it with one swallow, put a five dollar bill on the bar, and turned and rushed out of the bar.The bartender picked up the five dollar bill, and folded it carefully and tucked it in his vest pocket.Just at that moment he looked up at the boss s...

did the trip today from Bega to Cooma in my Renault Master Motorhome, the road is in good condition yes steep in parts and windy but no worse than many other roads over the mountain, 10k long but better than Macquarie pass and Bulli pass just longer, check out Nimmitabel bakery

Gday... Today is National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day. Please take the time to read on ... and understand what life with Fibromyalgia is like - Fibromyalgia (FM or FMS) is characterised by chronic widespread pain and allodynia (a heightened and painful response to pressure). Fibromyalgia sym...

Went to the pig races today. It was held at a pub in bundaberg. They are raising money for sick kids. No luck for me. Had a great day though.

Cousin Elly, who happens to be blonde, is the worlds worst at getting instructions mixed up.When she got married her husband bought her one of those fancy, electric coffee makers.It had all the latest gadgets on it.Salesman Riley carefully explained how everything worked; how to plug it in, set th...

Hi Has anybody had a repair carried out in Brisbane area using the Speed Coat spray application?? Thanks Richard.

There was a pilot flying a small single engine charter plane, with a couple of very important executives on board. He was coming into the Seattle airport through thick fog with less than 10 miles visibility when his instruments went out. So, he began circling around looking for a landmark. After an ho...

looking at purchasing our first caravan, and after general peoples opinions, after something around 20 ft, for 2 people, double or queen bed. Spend around 30 k secondhand, ensuite or no ensuite ?? Pop top or full size ?? What to look for ie good and bad brands ?? Extras which are worth having etc..Mainl...

Hi all, I am curious to what other grey's have set up in there vans in the way of charging there batteries. I will be fitting two 100 panels on the roof and they will need to be connected in-line for want of a better word, i have looked at the flexible panels on line and it appears that on the you tube docs from t...

Little piggies went to market! Oh! And cows.G'day and welcome to my April Update. First a U-turn back to the start of said month (sorry Rocky, mate)Yep April started, then before I knew it, it was finished and here we are again.You might remember I ended my March update by being in Young NSW well, I left t...

Hi All, We are looking at spending summer in Tassie and taking our 2 dogs with us. I have concerns about putting them in cages for I guess about 14 hours all up. We have a Tvan camper so can't leave them in their for the journey. Just wanting other peoples experiences with doing the same trip. Our other choi...

Little Johnny's at it again... The teacher asked the class to use the word 'fascinate' in a sentence. Molly put up her hand and said, "My family went to my granddad's farm, and we all saw his pet sheep. It was fascinating." The teacher said, "That was good, but I wanted you to use the word 'fascinate' no...

Hello folks, I have a 1981 Viscount pop-top that I've inherited from my parents. It's an oldy but a goody, some people say if there was ever a world ending event, they'd come to my caravan because it's survived 2 trips around Australia, my son living in it for 9 months, my sister living in it for 3 years, su...

Yesterday, I spent the morning fishing the coast of Lincoln National Park... catching salmon in a drizzle. But, the day was made when a small Sea Lion pup came swimming along, bounding in and out of the water, like a new-born colt on winter morning, so full of energy. He (she?) made two loops around th...

Our little man is 16 month old ,well behaved and never had any problems with him . BUT , he starts shaking and crying soon after we start moving the car. I know I have to desensitize him, it is a long project ,but I think he will manage it and get over it . I wonder how many dogs suffer from the same condition ? C...

Thanks to those who shared my last post on this route as we took their response and went for it. Having just completed the Waterfall Way drive (Bellingen Armidale B78) I thought I would give others considering this route my thoughts. My rig was a diesel Territory pulling a 18ft Jayco and it handle th...

I'm travelling in a Jayco 21.6 caravan 2013 vintage and it's equipped with a Dometic "Hourglass" door. This door has numerous issues, most of which relate to the inability to adjust the strike movement. I've taken the strike mechanism out and I can't find a way to adjust it. But that's not why I'm contr...