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Hi all. This being my first post I would first like to say a big hello to all of you out there. Hubby and I are both retirees looking forward to joining the grey nomad lifestyle once we have purchased our first caravan, and also look forward to perhaps catching up with some of you at some time. We are both fe...

Any info on the road into Eighty Mile Beach would be appreciated. Looking to be there mid August. Wanting an overnight stop with power between Port Hedland and Broome. Bit unsure taking van of the bitumin. Thanks

Damaged my lower 5 years ago. Went to 4 doctors in the town. They all gave me pain killers. Back to travelling, and doing volunteer work, including 2 years with Blazeaid. In all states I fronted doctors, physios and acupuncture people. They all gave me lots of pain killers. While working with Blazeaid...

Saw this on Facebook - probably wouldn't work everywhere, but it would be nice to see more of this. Kulin is about 80km southwest of Hyden.

Hi Guys Who owns an RM 2553 Fridge 148ltr model I'm after info for how much gas they use How long does an 8.5 or 9 kg bottle last ??? Thanks in advance Cheers John

Hi all Rob Here, i wish to glean some experienced info on which road/Hwy to climb the Snowy. Currently traveling Ring 1 at Narooma now looking at Eden in May then hanging right onto the Snowy Hwy (looks twisty) or onto the Monaro Hwy heading towards Gundagai. Looking forward for your reply

We called at Maks Onsite Caravan Repairs in Toowoomba with a leaking hot water system. They told us to drive in and they would have someone look at the problem. In 3/4 of an hour we were on our way after they removed the valve and tightened the fittings and were very pleased with the work and m

Finally, catching up with mail and writing, my April Blog is now ready for you to enjoy.

Having read on forums many interesting comments about weight limits I decided to weigh my van. SHOCK horror to find its 400kg over the stated maximum on the plate. AND its only partially loaded. If I remove the water, the tools and the gas bottles it will still be more than 200kg over the weight stated o...

A thoughtful Scottish husband was putting his coat and hat on to make his way down to the local pub. He turned to his wee wife before leaving and said, "Maggie - put your hat and coat on, lassie." 'She replied, 'Aw, Jock that's nice. Are you taking me tae the pub with you?" 'Nay," Jock replied "I'm t...

Mid last year I put a post on here about being caught in the floods at Long Waterhole, Winton. We are there now. The place still looks like it has been nuked, even the track marks from the front end loader that towed us out are still. The waterhole is almost dry, ground just dried out mud. Hopefully this p...

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Let me state up front I am not a policeman and have never been one, but have had a few roadside discussions with them especially in my younger days. We are currently seeing the NSW Police being given a hard time over the Lindt cafe terrorist attack, with the aid of hindsight which I know wasn't available...

I virtually always rough camp in deep bush and therefore dig my own latrine however I'm currently following a caravanning friend as he and his wife travel to some very out of the way places in west NSW, SA and WA. They are mainly using campsites from Wikicamps and after receiving a Spot message from him I...

Good value for money best chicken breast schicell i had

If you happen to be travelling North from Adelaide , "WATCH OUT" for the Boys & Girls in their old cars, charging up the highway to Darwin............****box Rally: Hundreds of cars set off from Adelaide bound for NT and Cairns. "http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-05-27/****box-rally-hun...

BUYER BEWARE !!! I have a friend who has the misfortune to be the owner of an "Eva Kool" 12 volt portable fridge. Started having problems third time he used it. Turns out the warranty doesn't even make good toilet paper. So prospective buyers beware ! I do not advise anyone to make the mistake he made b...

I'd like to apply some sort of protectant / sealer to the roof of our 'van while it's still fairly new. Can anyone recommend a good product? I've seen ad's for Elixir Plas-T-Cote but not sure if it's the right stuff. Any advice appreciated.

Hi everyone, I have a 2015 rear wheel drive diesel territory and a 17.5 jayco expanda loaded1900kg. I have covered 12000kms in both van and car and noticed rear of territory is a bit lower than when first bought. My question is... will putting heavier duty springs be enough to prevent this happening ag...

I was in Collinsville earlier this week and noticed that there is quite an extensive upgrade happening at the moment. After noticing the construction I got talking to a girl in the Workers club opposite the new site and she was telling me that they are building a new shower and toilet block as well. Appa...