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I am looking for a new motorhome and came across one that fits the bill , but it is Petrol . What if any would be the pitfalls ? Is petrol available everywhere out west ? It is a large motorhome 6.3 ltr Chev engine 340hp , it's not imported , made by Winnebago Aust. Very unusual to come across a petrol motorho...

Hi all Does anyone know of anywhere that is able to replace fixed glass panels in a coach with windows that open. We have an Austral coach and are based in Mareeba FNQ. Seems noone in Cairns or Mareeba are able to do it. Thanks in advance

Hi, just want to get any ideas from travelers on things to do in Bourke NSW ? I have been researching a bit, Kidman camp looks like the place to stay, is it worth a 2 or 3 day visit, also any thoughts on St George QLD, I'm really just looking for options to have a few weekends away in Van that doesn't require a lo...

Hi everyone, I'm new to this, so I'm not sure if I'm doing this correctly, but I hope so, so here goes -We are contemplating caravanning to Broome for the winter months with 2 dogs ( a Jack Russell & a Brittany Spaniel, a little bigger than a ****er Spaniel) & wondering what problems we might come...

Salutations and G'day yet again and welcome to WINTER. So, another month is done and dusted, grab a coffee or something stronger, sit back, relax and read my May 2017 Update.It all started leaving the house sit in the Glasshouse Mountains and making my way north with Townsville in my sights, well GPS u...

As you are aware I have been counting down to that day of retirement. Things were going along nicely, although the search for a caravan was proving somewhat difficult. so it was getting close to the 1000 day mark feeling good going forward when Wham............ Last Tuesday on day 1022......owner of...

Hi All, im thinking of going to the states for a holiday, and while there check out what's available in the smaller fifth wheelers. I realize there is a lot of work to do to get the thing back here, along with the certification to Aust standards when it arrives. Have any of you knowledgeable people ever do...

We've bought the toad before the bus signed up today for a Suzuki Grand Vitara. No pics, it's still on the dock, we get it on the 8th. Too late to ask you all if you have one and if you like it

Aussie Paul.

Have just bought a trail a mate anti theft kit which enables the base plate to be securely locked up on the A Frame to elimimate having to remove. Has anyone used one, and do you travel with the mate still on and attached. -- Edited by Maxy on Tuesday 6th of June 2017 10:53:36 PM

Hi All, Am looking at getting new tyres for BT 50 just wondering if anyone has any complaints about "Coopers" or Bridgestone Thanks Uncle Wombat

My daughter and I went through the McDonald's driveway window and I gave the cashier a $5 bill. Our total was $4.25, so I also handed her 25c. She said, 'you gave me too much money.' I said, 'Yes I know, but this way you can just give me a dollar coin back.' She sighed and went to get the manager who asked me to...

I am about to embark on a project of installing another solar panel on top of our van. I am planning on gluing fiberglass pads to the roof, and not using any other form of fastening to attach the mounting feet to the roof. If anyone is interested, I will post up the process with pictures as the project progr...

Has anyone used the repair place in Esperance. Was going to get work done there but have had 1 really bad report on the place so thought I would get some 'wider' advice

An SOS sign spotted by a helicopter pilot flying over a remote and inaccessible part of northern Western Australia has sparked fears a person or group of people could be missing. "http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-05-25/police-puzzled-by-sos-mystery-in-remote-wa/8558018"/> K.J.

Does anyone know if there's a free rv park at Robe SA

Hi everyone, we are about to head north in early June from Melbourne up to the Daintree ( in our 2 door Prado & 21'6'' van) & have always gone either up the Hume to Sydney then the coast from there to Cairns or Newell hwy to Brisbane etc we have planned to go to Charters Towers then onto the coast fro...

Hello all GNs I joined a few months ago after lurking on this forum. Then contributed to a few threads. It is time to introduce myself. I have only recently turned the big six o but retired a few years ago after selling my share in a business. We did the tree change when we moved to a 40 acre property outside B...

Hi All, new to the site, find it very interesting, I have posted some photos already and enjoy looking and hearing about others travels. I have done a lot of travelling in Aussie and much prefer to do that than OS travels. Mechanic by trade, Professional firefighter by Career, now retired and looking...