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The Fiat 3 litre has terminals under the bonnet to jump start the engine. I am wondering if a battery charger can be connected to these terminals or if they only go direct to the starter motor and are cut of from the battery by some switching device diode or similar ? Has anyone used these terminals for thi...

Spotted at the Marketplace car park, at Lilydale, this morning - two tone grey Coaster. Vic rego. Looked to be well fitted out for off grid camping. Had CMCA and Grey Nomad stickers. I couldn't see the person/people around it - guess they were enjoying the air con inside, shopping, having coffee, wha...

Hi all I am battling with the do I or don't I finally pull the plug and retire syndrome.. Almost 60, reasonably self funded (down size the house and will be ok for a long time) still working part time in a job that I really am sick of (but the money is great). Part time for the last few weeks means 50 hours a week...

John joins a competition and wins. A book is given as a gift to him. The title of the book is Plain Logic. John asks about the gift; What does this book say? -You will learn when you read it I dont want to read right now, just tell me. All right. Now look; Is there an aquarium in your house? -Yes there is -And the...

A woman who has a doctors appointment with Dr. Wong, arrives at the surgery and is called in by the awaiting Doctor. He says to the woman "What seems to be the problem?" She replies, "Well doctor, I have a major problem staying in a relationship and I can't understand why." The doctor says remove all your...

This is a NEW fridge and the feed back I got from trying to fix is not very desirable . So I had a go / look at how it works or doesnt !! the hinges had been reversed before I bought as I wanted doors hinged on right . Opening on left ., Since fitting fridge on right corners the doors would open !! Ahh ! Some though...

Gday all I would like to say Hi and introduce ourselves (as per the Avatar) I'm the one with the Silver hair LOL and the beautiful woman is my Wife Mama bear. we are the proud owners of an Australian designed and built Winnebago Bourke "A" our first Van. I've just retired from the Army after 23yrs and...

Hi all planning a visit here in march .. how busy does it get ? and whats the beach fishing like ?

Hi Has anyone got any advice on the lotus Tremor 19.6 versus either a trooper or Freelander. Whatâs really difference between them Thanks scoota

During the medical examination of a female patient the doctor says "your heart, lungs,pulse and blood pressure are all fine. Now let me see the part that gets ladies into all kinds of trouble."The lady starts to take off her nickers but is stopped by the doctor,"No, no.....I meant for you to stick out y...

I put a post up yesterday asking about the fiamma door handle shrouds , I meant to ask if anyone had bought them , I emailed Fiamma and can get them off their ebay store but they are posted from england and cost 25 pounds or approx $45aud without postage , wondering if can get here in oz . On

I have a small Ford Transit MH. Has sufficient power to house system for free camping for a couple of days. It fully charges if I get full sun everyday. But we all know this doesn't happen. Cannot add more panels as roof is already covered and no room for extra batteries.. Was thinking that I could ge...

A homeless guy is traveling down a country lane, tired and hungry he comes across a Pub called the "George and the Dragon." Although it's late and the Pub is closed he knocks on the door. The innkeeper's wife sticks her head out of a window. "Could I have some food?" he asks. The woman glances at his shabb...

This is a bit unusual for the Grey nomads but our daughter is doing her div 1 nursing in adelaide and has to do her placement ( read unpaied labour ) in Port Pirie from 26/2 /18 to 20/4/18 and there is no accomodation connected to the hospital we are going to take our van over for her to stay in and its $210 per...

Hi, We want to visit Natures Window in Kalbarri in our 2wd Avan Ovation in April, and stay for a few nights. Has anyone been there, and what road should I take to get in there safely.

Gday...It is very hard work impersonating a tea bag.Today I think I strained myself.Cheers - John

As seen in my "the weight situation" thread I need to do some research as to what tug to replace Pajero with. Twin cab, canopy, diesel auto, leaf or coil etc. Comments welcome. Aussie Paul.

Hi all, Looking for some advice re our Toyota Coaster bus (purchased second hand a few years ago) and a possible generator purchase.... Planning for a new trip and installed a 60 litre fridge / freezer to run as a dedicated freezer (to supplement our small freezer in the existing fridge). The freeze...

Wondering if anyone has had to replace the plastic shrouds on their fiamma door security handle as per pic ,