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Hi Long time reader, first post. I'm on the verge of retirement, just bought an MUX and looking for a good second hand off road van for a few years of travelling, including some blaze aid stints. There is a couple of things I would like some advice on, I am looking for a van around 17- 18 foot, travelling mo...

Hi there everyone just wondering if any travellers here have been from Birdsville to Cameron Corne, my distance calculator says it is 476 kls but takes 19 hours, has anyone any information from a trip they may have done, thanks for any feedback.

Following the Special Addition of the Nomad Times I thought I would advise those members of this forum interested in fossicking and gemstones that there is an exhibition at the WA Lapidary and Rock Hunting Club on again this weekend. There will be many minerals and gemstones as well as hand made jewel...

We broke down today on the Kennedy H'way with a broken Radiator Drain Tap and Thanks to Ken at Pacific Radiator Service who fixed the drain tap on the radiator without removing it. From what I described on the phone, Ken had to part ready to go when we got there by Tilt Tray late this afternoon. Ken Install...

The local Council is preparing to close that iconic CP that overlooks the Mooloolaba (Qld Sunshine Coast) foreshore. This is one of the very best CPs on the coastline & the Council has been threatening to close it since 30 years ago when I worked in the area. They have finally got the numbers &...

south west Roxy cinema. Saw this and thought anyone passing through this area. Cinema with bean bags, deck chairs and owner talks to you before the movie. Near a beautiful beach. I am sure it would be an enjoyable experience.

Just spent a night at this caravan park. http://pointturtoncp.com.au/ Well set up park, in a lovely coastal setting. Off peak powered site $30, even though off peak still pretty crowded, would pay to call ahead to check availability. We occupied a very large, level, grassed site up the back of the pa...

After some time working to have the ATM raised on our Jayco Sterling pop top 17.55-7SH, we have now raised it to a reasonable ATM capacity and still under the axle/axle load capacity. Jayco was no help, so we had to go to a Vic Roads VASS engineer not easy to find one that will work on caravans. We didn't...

After some time working to have the ATM raised on our Jayco Sterling pop top 17.55-7SH, we have now raised it to a reasonable ATM capacity and still under the axle/axle load capacity. Jayco was no help, so we had to go to a Vic Roads VASS engineer not easy to find one that will work on caravans. We didn't...

I am hoping some fellow nomads might assist. I am hoping to drag a 20' Jayco Tandem axle over the mountain from Batemans Bay to Yass. My memory is that it is quite a demanding piece of roadway, being not only steep, but very wniding. Is it wise to drag such a van, my Tug being a 4.8 litre Patrol. My sincere tha...

Hello everyone, I'm a newbie, this is my first post. I have a 2004, 4 cyl., auto trans. X-Trail. Have been looking for a lightweight van or hardfloor camper to travel on my own in. Was interested in a Cub Junior but the 8" wheels put me off, thought they would get hot on a long trip? Anyway, the C...

Does anyone know if when the system activates, do the LED's on the indicator module come on or flash or give any indication that the system is activating? I have read the user manual, and it says two greens system is good, reds, minor fault, flashing red major fault. I know the module is mounted on the A f...

Noticed Jewel has a spider as an avatar, I got bitten by one of those jewel. Anyway I found a pic from when I was in PNG. This spider is six and a half inches long, a massive web between two trees. On its back is a small spider, the male. Us males have it rough.

Driving up the newell yesterday between goondi and Toowoomba , I was sitting on 90k , when I see a truck approach I keep and eye on them as soon as I see them pull out , wait till they are right out and then take my foot off the pedal . I seen a semi behind me , with a low loader empty . he came up behind me and I though...

How, Yep all the above. My daugher decided she wanted/needed a small trailer for camping gear so I started looking for what 'dad' reckons would be good? Find a nice second hand 6x4 with removeable builder box on at a real good price? Spare wheel, jockey wheel, two lift up sides and 6 month rego. NOPE not w...

WEATHER DETAILS: At 22/06/2017 13:35:00 the Bureau of Meteorology advised a slow moving low pressure system currently lies over northwestern parts of the Great Southern. At 1:20pm radar imagery showed extensive areas of rain over the warning area. Heavy rainfall which may cause flash flooding i...

Those lucky enough to be travelling north to Cooktown and beyond should stop for a while at Ringers Rest at Mareeba FNQ. Fabulous open paddocks 100acres and fabulous people who own it.more suitable for self contained vehicles but offer facilities. $10 per night for a great experience!!!

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Ive been with RACV for 30 years roadside assist. In 2000 I started my own business driving 100,000km a year through roo country. I had my fair share of call outs to RACV. In 2009 thereabouts I took on total care. 2013 a stripped axle 2 hours from home no problems under total care 2016 a blown front engi...

Looking at doing a trip along the murray. Can anyone give advice on what to see/do also places to stay both van parks and free camping. We will be taking bella the poodle with us. Any advice would be appreciated. Rob & Al