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Why are we asking if we should say "Yes" or "No"to same sex marriage, it should be "Yes" or "No" to abolish marriage altogether, we would all be the same, with partners, if we so chose.

Just found this advert for GECKO Gas Hot Water Heater - Portable Shower Camping LPG Outdoor Instant Caravan. For whatever reason they are priced at $120 (with 20% discount) delivered with guarantee and full Australian certification...1753 sold already!! The link below is just one of many for t...

We used our stove a couple of nights ago (the electric element) to cook our dinner. It cooled down but then the whole glass panel cracked/crazed. Has anyone else had similar troubles? The panel is in two pieces - the front one with two gas rings on it, the rear with the electric plate & one gas ring....

With my upcoming trip across the Nullarbor, here's a few photos from some of my past trips across the old Eyre Highway in my volksy back in the 60's. I'll find more Eyre photos later. Lance. -- Edited by LanceS on Saturday 26th of August 2017 08:50:06 AM

A fire near backburning operations in Darwin has destroyed a property housing scores of cars. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-09-18/scores-of-cars-go-up-in-flames-after-fire-in-darwin/8958070 K.J.

Leaving Port Augusta, we chose to climb into the mountains to the east and travel the Main North Road from Wilmington through Clare, and hole-up in Gawler for a night. We'd tackle the busy weekday roads of the capital next day after a rest. Good thing too as it turned out. But first.. the Main North Road,...

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....