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Thanks to those at Greens Lake for your friendship during this past week. I enjoyed my week beside the lake. It was a hard trip because it was my first trip away since losing my Susie. Thanks, Dave, Doug, Faye and Marj for your company at Happy Hours. I am now safely in Mansfield waiting for my family to arr...

Hi All I would like to recommend Franklin River Rest Area (VIC) (free), Genoa Rest Area (VIC) (free) and Mystery Bay (NSW) ($12 pppn).....all lovely spots that Ive recently stayed at on my way up the coast from Melbourne. Quiet - no issues as a solo women, highly recommend. Franklin River - only toile...

As I approach the end of my van 12v Power supply renewal project, I am about to wire in an outlet or two for 12v appliances, like TV, Antenna Amp & fan. Is there a standard connection Plug/Socket. My Wineguard Ant. amp is usually powered from a 240v adaptor. It also has a 'cigar lighter' type socke...

I received this email a few days ago. Bugger! I think I may have to go off the grid and head to the outback to avoid this one....At least until I get some of that, mentioned, "huge amounts of money" at least. U.S. Department of Justice950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NWWashington, DC 20535-0001 IN...

Hi all, I have one of the older Waeco CF50 fridges, its the model with seven illuminated bars and no digital display for temperature setting. The fridge works as it should with the exception that the temperature selection button has started playing up. Its sticking and on the odd occasion when it does...

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If I do not do a welding build up on my existing Hitch, I have 2 alternatives a Milford or a Mr Hitch unit (both steel). A HR unit (Cast Steel I understand) is not an option because they (now) do not make hitches with longer shanks, My current shank measures 30 cm from the center of the pin to the center of the t...

The day finally arrived: Forrest Gump dies and goes to Heaven. He is met at the Pearly Gates by Saint Peter himself. The gates are closed, however, and Forrest approaches the gatekeeper. Saint Peter says, Well, Forrest, its certainly good to see you. We have heard a lot about you. I must inform you that...

just looked up his profile. He has been banned. Wonder how long for?

An eight-year-old girl who suffered life-threatening injuries in a drag racing crash at Perth Motorplex has died, I ask, what the hell is an 8yo girl doing in a Dragster ??? Back in my days of Stock car Racing, one had to hold a driving license before they were allowed to race, this meant , you had to...

I heard, recently, that some National Parks do not allow caravans that do not have a grey water storage facility. Responses with your experiences with this would be welcome. -- Edited by GrouchyGrandma on Sunday 12th of November 2017 06:16:52 PM

Hello, My mother whom is turning 92 next month is handing her licence in (thank god!!) and getting rid of her car. I am just looking for information regarding Gophers as I need to purchase one for her to replace the car to get her around her retirement village. What to buy, what not to buy etc. I am thinki...

Hi there. My trailamate has stopped lifting. Has anyone out there fitted the replacement seals you buy in a kit. ?? If so is it relatively easy to do. And do you have any tips.??? Cheers. Daz

I'm thinking we need another key to our Avan Owen. Has anyone found a reasoanably priced source for caravan keys? Cheers S.O.

I have read that AGM batteries in particular are susceptible to damage by overcharging. The use of Smart chargers address this but how do you avoid this issue when charging from your solar panels and from your vehicle? In my case I use a DC to DC charger to connect my solar and vehicle alternator, which I...

Hi everyone.Although I have not yet bought my van, which will be used rather than new, I expect that it will not have ESC fitted but consider it a necessity. I have come across the Dexter system which is, I believe, the most common system fitted in the USA. It seems to operate slightly differently from t...

I am wondering how far from the town is Green Lakes and can you walk to town centre for shopping? Helen

.My stupid friend said that onions are the only food that makes you cry. - So I threw a coconut at his face