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This is a carry on from the other thread here. I have stayed at Narrabri (NSW) Good Kingaroy (Qld) Average for $25 a night Nebo (Qld) not sure about this one, we lucked into a horse event but Im sure its available Caboolture very good $100 a week Mullumbimby. Intended staying here but the show was on it loo...

Has anyone seen or built/bought a mesh basket that could be fitted above the gas bottles, just an idea for light storage or fire wood ?

Hi, I an looking into Internet Banking but i need to be sure about it. I have software that protects my web surfing,firewall,malware and a good browser. I am open to all pros/cons. Thank you.

A little boy (who had been looking out the window of the airplane) turned to his mother and asked, 'If big dogs have baby dogs, and big cats have baby cats, why don't big airplanes have baby airplanes?'The mother (who couldn't think of an answer) told her son to ask the flight attendant. The boy went do...

New to this forum, Looking for suggestions/ideas that havent already been tried. We have a 28 foot Jayco Heritage (30 foot from drawbar to tail) and have owned this beast for about 18years. I have water ingress issues that are testing the best techs. We have replaced the popup vent assembly to only fin...

Hi all, thanks for the add. Retired a year ago, got our ute in April, finalising the purchase of a 2nd hand Snowy River 17ft van this week. Look forwarding to getting on the road. Cheers.

Hi there, Old engel finally carked it, so purchased a brass monkey 40 litre upright. About same size as the old engel Biggest issue was finding something that would fit existing hole without EXTENSIVE modifications, so 40 litres it is and was only $280 compared to new dometic at around $1,000 and a rea...

Hi All I have a weaco 50litre fridge, I need some advice regarding a back up battery. I have not got any room in car for a dual battery system and looking at a jump start 1900a unit. What can you suggest Regards Howpar

Has, anyone noticed the latest attempts of the Banking System/Governments (Not sure where this is coming from) to lable us. Surely it is a case of discrimination. I recently received a communication from my bank advising me that I am eligible for a new type of account. That I did not have to do anyth...

It was entertainment night at the Senior Citizens' Center.After the community sing along led by Alice at the piano, it was time for the star of the show, Claude the Hypnotist!Claude explained that he was going to put the entire audience into a trance."Yes, each and every one of you - all at the same time...

New to this forum and will be posting a lot of questions to learn from everyone's experiences. Looking for our 1st caravan to start our retirement around Australia. Only planning medium off road, nothing radical. What is best, independent suspension or the old style springs. A salesperson said in...

Gooday All first time on the forum , bit of history .Towed a 23 van on working trip 45 years ago for a couple of laps and a few trips in the last 12 years with a small camper mostly in WA. Looking to buy a 196 to 21 van in the near future 3 to 4 months. Keen for the On The Move with the huck riveted chassiss and the air...

Hi. I have a nervous partner who gets very anxious on steep sideslopes and winding roads. Which route would be better to take from Sapphire Coast back to Hume Hwy and then south plz? Chèers Peter

I know it's dangerous and most likely highly illegal ....... But........ I have a 1000 watt inverter hooked up to my batteries under the bed and need a simple way of connecting the inverter output to the van 240 volt circuit so that I could use any power point in the van to run any appliances to 1000 watt...

Hi all. Am seeking advice as to whether the battery charger should be off while using the inverter. Regards Geoff

The sights you see when travelling can bring a smile to the dial. Went north to Dubbo last weekend and being a long weekend thought there would be heaps on the Newell Hwy. But no, quiet as a mouse, and only 1 cop car, that was in Parkes, a bullwagon and pulled the bloke up behind me. Not much to see on that trip...

Here in Vic we have a bloke with MND who has (together with his family) raised more than 100 million dollars over the last ten years to help find a cure for this horror disease. Neale Daniher is his name. He has MND. In the recent Kings birthday awards the top award went to a recently retired pollie. What wa...