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Stopped at a parking bay to walk around and check the load walk down driver side then around back up the left hand side the sun was low then out of the corner of my eye a bloody huge perentie monitor lizard 2mtres you think spider man can up high lets say it had a head the size of a bull terrier so keep ya small do...

We are fitting out a "trades-mans" type of canopy on a tray-top ute, the wife wants to have a vent put in the roof, I think mainly to stop the inside of the canopy getting too hot (when stopped?), I am saying that we also need to put in a second vent low down, so that when the hot air rises, then for it to go out, t...

The Indian With One Testicle There once was an Indian who had only one testicle and whose given name was 'Onestone'.. He hated that name and asked everyone not to call him Onestone. After years and years of torment, Onestone finally cracked and said,' If anyone calls me Onestone again I will k...

http://www.thegreynomads.com.au/van-2/ Aussie Paul.

Gday... New camp - dunno about 'self-contained' though. Cheers - John

hi everyone, saw this sign. Gotta get me some of that. Gotta wonder what makes it premium. -- Edited by the rocket on Tuesday 31st of October 2017 06:19:47 PM

Definitely grey nomads. (hope I've attached it the correct way!) Regards

Hi folks, Just wondering if someone can advise road conditions between Nowra to Nerriga, Cooma and Jindabyne. Are roads sealed all the way? Have spoken to a few with differing answers. We wont have the van with us on this trip in December. cheers Terry

I am seeking the professional services of a qualified engineer with caravan industry experience to undertake an assessment of my less than 2 year old 6m. European caravan with a serious structural failure [broken back syndrome]. Any recommendations?

While golfing, I took a quick turn to avoid hitting a chuck hole, and accidentally overturned my golf cart. A very beautiful and attractive lady, who lived right there on the edge of the golf course, heard the noise, came running out of her villa and shouted, "Are you okay?" As I looked up I noticed she w...

Last weekend I visited the Brisbane showgrounds where Qld Transport Inspectors along with Caravanning Qld held a weigh in and information day. we had to book and I was a little sceptical. The outcome is that I need to get my Coromal Element 632 re assessed up to 2600Kg. We were 160Kg over with the van pac...

I am building a machine to manufacture optical components. The source of mechanical power is a 1/4 HP motor that's plugged into 110 V AC. Various parts of the machine receive mechanical power via belts and pulleys. The machine is a large square-ish box made of plywood. Inside it, there's the powerhea...

Odd Ode No 4. The following is attributed to Giles Cholmondely-Smythe, 1870-1912, Poet, Thespian and well known soak. A fart is a pleasant thing, It gives the bowel great ease, It warms the bed on a frosty night, and suffocates the fleas.

For sale 2012 VX Diesel Landcruiser wagon with just 93,000klm $76,000, negotiable This vehicle is in immaculate cond and has always been dealer serviced. It was kitted out for serious towing by ARB with the following prior to 1st registration. - 2'' lift kit with Old Man Emu springs and shocks all rou...

Hi guys. We are totally new to the RV world. We are looking to buy a motor home and travel Australia for two years. Not sure the ratio of camp sites or free camping yet. What size fresh water tank would you recommend? The Australian RV,s seem to have small fresh water tanks. Is fresh water easy to get? What i...

I am looking at changing from an 18ft van and 1 ton ute to an all in one motorhome . My van got wrecked in a storm ( not insured at the time ) and I am trying to work out just how much vehicle I need to be comfortable . I am on my own , have been for several years now . I have limited funds , about 30k will pull me up most l...

Hello everyone, This is my first post on this forum, before (tomorrow) I'll begin my permanent 'journey/adventure' & although, every good wish will be welcome & appreciated, at this stage, I need practical advice/suggestion of someone who been there & done it, about which solar and...

Hi Looking for some input from owners of 200 LandCruiser now that the van is ordered know our limit we can spend on Tug. Looking at a new 2017 GLX or 2015 to 2013 VX or Sahara with km between 80k to 140k from what I am seeing on the internet the second hand are to dear compare to the deals being done on new but ha...

Do you own a Viscount Newport 16ft Full Caravan with Shower Toilet ? If so have you weighed it ? I own one and the only way to get to the TARE weight would be to remove the fridge, stove,water heater,air conditioner, all cupboards, the water tanks, Gas Bottles and the beds Even then I dont think it would...