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Will be moving on later in the week to Lakes Entrance. Currently at Oxley just out of Wangaratta. Looking at going Wodonga/Tallangatta to Lakes Entrance via the Omeo Highway that eventually links up with Great Alpine Road. Just checking from Nomads that have been through the area "RECENTLY" with 2....

We know how difficult it is when trying to get a park up at Balgal. Problem solved, for Caravans & Motorhome owners who like a game of Golf or Bowls. HI ALL, our son Mick McMahon & his family, have just bought the local Golf club here, and they are trying to promote it to Grey Nomads. He has made a f...

I have been comparing various (and many) 200watt panels, and my van repairer (a very well informed guy) recommended a flexible panel for a variety of reasons. But there is a problem of how to fix it (bond/glue) it to the roof to provide adequate airspace/insulation to maintain as close to the 25 degree...

I have read a couple of threads on this, and of course water filters. But I am interested in how travelers get their water. I have read about the tap at the dump point, so that's out. Catching the water off the awning, well that's only going to work during winter, and if it rains, and if there is no wind so the...

Hi all! Hubby and I are progressing towards the big journey from Melbourne. House is sold, bought a 2006 Landcruiser and a 2012 Jayco Sterling which we pick up tomorrow! Yay! I've used your site to do so much research over the past 10 months, and it's been invaluable. Could I please get your assistan...

We need a ladder to gain access to the top of our van while on the road. The ladder needs to be a min of 3m. Has anyone any experience using the 3.2m (10ft5) telescopic style climb ladder as advertised on Ebay. Looks to me as though they bend, which I suppose is the clearance of each sliding piece. Also they...

I was wondering if you may be able to help me with something. I've recently purchased our first caravan (old franklin as a starter). I was wondering if you may know what to expect (in terms of price) to install a redarc DC-DC charger, Deep Cell battery, and anderson plug (both tow vehicle and caravan) in...

An old married couple no sooner hit the pillows when the man passes gas and says, seven points!. His wife rolls over and says, What in the world was that? The old man replied its fart football. A few minutes later his wife lets one go and says, Touchdown! Tie score After about five minutes the old man lets a...

Feel free to hijack the thread to any sort of container you wish but I am after information on useful containers. These may be purpose made for the job (eg. approved petrol containers) or, better still, things you have discovered which were made for one job but do a quite different job well. In general,...

Please see Free or low cost camping!!!! Our son has just purchased the Golf/Bowling Club!!!! BALGAL BEACH, QUEENSLAND. IT IS ABOUT 40KL. NORTH OF TOWNSVILLE. -- Edited by gypsynolmate on Friday 7th of July 2017 07:34:25 AM

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On another thread that went all High School and maths and other bad memories Blissonwheels gave this reply Gooday, I fitted 2 lengths of 6 inch PVC stormwater pipe under our caravan, linked together and capped at both ends, one is slightly longer by about 3 inches than the other due to other fittings...

Our trip to New Zealand has finally caught up with us. Wk to go. Wondering about the best phone and internet deals and also what type of health insurance etc we would need. We have 28 days to travell around South Island.Have rented a unit in Christchurch for the first wk. Then will play by ear after that....

Can anyone tell me what condition the above road is like and is it sealed all the way. Driving a 8 metre Fiat motorhome.

Ok, so some forum members have got me interested in this hobby but I dont know where to start. I joined at the website ok and then downloaded the app but it wouldnt let me sign in. Said the user name was already in use. Well der, thats me! So, I dont know how to sort that. I obviously need a GPS which I have ne...

Gday... Read all about it here Cheers - John

Rules For My Son 1. Never shake a mans hand sitting down. 2. There are plenty of ways to enter a pool. The stairs aint one.... 3. The man at the grill is the closest thing we have to a king. 4. In a negotiation, never make the first offer. 5. Act like youve been there before. Especially in the end zone. 6. Reque...

Any tips or hints on travelling with 2 cats in a motorhome thanks

We pulled into Armidale Showgrounds and went to pay for our stay ,The caretaker was obviously a caravaner as he had a rig on his block,after we payed up he said to let your water on the ground,he was of the opinion water is good for grass ,could not help noticing that all the Van sites had green grass and the...