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my biggest worry with my single axel van is the dreaded puncture,in most cases you can't pull off the road with a long rig usually for many kilometres,and the tyre by that stage is just a pile of rubbish,so hense the question would those tyre pressure kits where you can monitor what's going on from insid...

A New York attorney representing a wealthy art collector called his client. "Paul, I have some good news, and I have some bad news." The art collector replied, "I've had an awful day. Give me the good news first."The lawyer said, "Well, I met with your wife today, and she informed me that she's just in...

Gday... YOU own a Formula 1 team, have two top Formula 1 drivers on your payroll, and want to make a video to promote the upcoming grand prix at the Formula 1 track you own. What would you do for the video? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZPe08qJjfk Cheers - John

When I place a full 9kg bottle of gas on my B.B.Q. I know that it's good for at least 5 barbies Last Saturday we were having the usual "Barb & Bitter" when the burners gave a cough and died, That's funny I thought, maybe a block in the line, when I went to remove the bottle, I found it completely empty, a...

Thanks. We lucked in to caretaking a waterski park and camping place on 160 hidden acres behind Woodford Qld. Owner wants to figure out if taking on a few semi permanernts is a viable idea ($$ to instal infrastructure etc) I suggested we look for about $150 a week for powered/watered site where neighbo...

Issued 3:50:00 PM ACST on Wednesday 31 May 2017Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology South AustraliaFrost Warning for the Mid North, Riverland, Murraylands, Upper South East and Lower South East forecast districts.Please be aware Temperatures at ground level can be many degrees lower...

2014 Avan Frances $39,500 full ensuite double island bed Gas and electric cooktop with grill 2 batteries 80w solar on roof, pm for more details Graeme

Hello fellow travelers . I pick up my new caravan in Bayswater in 8-9 days time and start my journey around Oz heading North . I have to say I am a little apprehensive with the task ahead and am looking forward to meeting some like minded Gypsys to share stories and trials . I have yet to plan my first night...

Hi All, Last week we had an issue with our caravan awning, the material is delaminating, the top and bottom vinyl is coming away from the matting used as the middle of the sandwich. The caravan was delivered in 2011 (brand new), while it has been out in the sun most of its life the awning has always been ro...

Hey Doug, Can you post a photo of your fuel adaptor or give me a bit more detail? I have a D-Max and not being able to use Hiflo is driving me nuts! Thanks mate Hendo

My may 2017 update is now in the 'Travel Blogs by Members'. -- Edited by Dougwe on Friday 2nd of June 2017 10:34:07 AM

Can any knowing people tell me what regulations are required to be met by wiring up a trailer for 240Volt Ac , Is there a testing facility for an installation to be certified in Western Australia. Obviously all good electrical mechanical procedures would be adhered to. Thanks in advance. Bob

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I read somewhere recently that these should be replaced "occasionally" I am hoping that someone out there who knows heaps more about gas than I do (that is most people) can tell me whether this is true and if so quantify "occassionally"

Was thinking of buy a genny at one stage but recently when to rawsly park in the flinders ranges and got talking to a nomad that runs only solar panels was impressed as to the volts that where being replace in the batteries he run a engel caravan fridge 90 litres and a 40 litre beer fridge on a slide he does ha...

i have just come across an ad for the Nanango country music muster, this may work in with our plans on the way home. Has anybody been and if so is it a good weekend. Always wanted to go to the Gympie Muster but that sounds like it is getting too big and has never worked in with our travels

Hi all, I pulled into Fremantle today and am here until Wednesday then I'm heading north. Any suggestions for your "don't miss this" in Fremantle and Perth lists and also on the way north would be gratefully received. I'm not sure how far up I will go but I'm looking for warm days and nights too. I may end u...

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The consumer watchdog has confirmed that motorists in Cairns in far north Queensland are paying too much for petrol, blaming a lack of competition for pushing prices up. "http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-05-30/cairns-motorists-slugged-as-fuel-stations-turn-profits/8572074"/> K...

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