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Hi everybody, I have recently begun work on the renovation of my 1961 Zestline Carapark. It was made and purchased in Newcastle in 1961, then taken back to Chesshunt (near Wangaratta), packed up and made ready for the move to Queensland. My grandmother was told that she may prolong her life by possi...

My new tug for our next trip in August

does anyone know the cost of staying here please. Also, can you recommend anywhere else in the area for a large caravan to stop.

Folks, Just letting you know that Australian Maps are apparently now available for Fiat Ducato vehicles. You will need to call first and arrange a booking as Fiat state that it must be carried out by Fiat service so I called 2 Fiat service locations and they both indicated the maps are now available. If...

South Australia is bracing for several days of severe winter weather, with flood alerts, gale warnings and road closures for areas including Adelaide and the neighbouring Mount Lofty Ranges. ' Forecast heavy rain for Adelaide and the hills region over the weekend has prompted the State Emergenc...

Perfection!....Hoo Roo

A man is stranded on a desert island for 10 years. One day a beautiful girl swims to shore in a wetsuit. Man: "Hi! I am so happy to see you." Girl: "Hi! It seems like you've been here a long time. How long has it been since you've had a cigarette?" Man: "It's been 10 years!"... With this information the girl un...

Paddy Murphy suspects that Mrs Murphy is doing the jiggerypokery with Declan O'Toole from next door.Deciding to catch her at it, Paddy tells her he's working late when he leaves in the morning.That evening Paddy was hiding in the bushes over the road from his house, and sure enough, shortly after dar...

Hi. Something most Sailboarders. and Sailors use. and wouldn't be a bad idea for everybody, I forget not all know about it. Go "Windyty" on net. then put a link on your lappie\phone, whatever. Then the vertical column on lower right side of symbols. Touch each Symbol. and information from it will impo...

i've bought a motor-home, an Iveco Daily, i want to put solar panels on the roof & perhaps get a portable panel too, so i can more accurately position it. i intend on mostly free camping. is there a site or book or some form of beginner's guide to what i should be looking at , or a recommended supplier ( i...

Is there any way a cruiseliner can be reduced in length by about 100mm? I haven't actually got a cruiseliner but I am interested in buying one except the garage length (5765mm) is just that little bit too long for my garage. Someone suggested that I should go for the cruiser (without the front boot) but I...

One day while on patrol, a police officer pulled over a car for speeding. He went up to the car and asked the driver to roll down her window. The first thing he noticed, besides the nice red sports car, was how hot the driver was! Drop dead blonde, the works. "I've pulled you over for speeding, Ma'me.... co...

can anyone recommend the best route from Kiama to Goulburn? Thinking of the Picton Rd to Bargo. Don't really want to use MacQuarie Pass. Thanks

Has anyone had experience with this cooler

Now...I did not know this......did you?......lol...Hoo Roo........P.S. Disregard my mate's email address....

Hi new to the site shall soon be on the road again have done a lot of travelling in my time recently with a 4x4 and camper trailer but have now decided to keep my ute and go more upmarket and get a tandem pop top hope to have centrelink sorted in a few weeks and start a new trip

Can anyone advise if it is possible to weld to the frame of my caravan without causing any electrical problems with such things battery charger, solar, A/C and D/C circuits, fridge and anything else electrical in the van. I would make sure that all power was switched off, no connection to 240 volt, and...

My family sent me this photo while on the road..... Gwynnie

Thought I'd post this as we have another interesting thread on bearings. Regulars know of my 450kg tare 748kg gross van I made jan 2016. The van axle came assembled with chinese bearings. I purchased a spare set too. And the wheels are 10" with 5-10 tyres. We did 19,000 km on our lap. We've done a further...

Hi there, As new caravan'ers we are looking for the best way to get from Roma, Q'ld to Rainbow Beach Q'ld can anyone assist?