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Well, I haven't been here for ages. I'm currently staying at the Kununurra Showgrounds park, (cheaper than the others), waiting for a broken window to be replaced. 3 weeks and still no spare part, aaaahhhhh. It's gunna cost $1000.00 bucks on insurance, the window had to be ordered from Mercedes i...

Helloooo guys, Great morning in SA, I am looking to purchase an 'OFF ROAD' JAYCO SWIFT CAMPER VAN if anyone has one for sale please let me know! I am hoping it comes with portable Solar panels & a portable loo would be an advantage. Take care from - Matildatraveller

Well my Grey Nomad career has got off to a real bum start. I am booked on the Spirit of Tasmania on Sunday morning and was just getting my new Sunliner Vue fuelled up and the Transmission Warning Light came on and I couldn't select above 3rd gear. This then became 2nd gear and then I couldn't select a gear at...

Hi, A question for the diesel gurus . i have a XTrail diesel, it has always been serviced by Nissan, i want to change the oil mid service intervals (it's out of new car warranty) but not sure if I need to do more than drop the plug and drain the sump plus change filter. what I mean is , is there any cleaning agen...

A city type moves to the country and decides he wants to be a farmer. So he goes to the local farm shop and tells the man: "Give me 100 baby chickens."The farm shop worker complies. A week later the man returns and says: "Give me 200 baby chickens."Again, a week later the man returns. This time he says: "Giv...

Thoughts to Ponder Number 9: Death is the number 1 killer in the world. Number 8: Life is sexually transmitted. Number 7: Good health is merely the slowest possible rate at which one can die. Number 6: Men have two emotions: hungry and horny, and they can't tell them apart. [If you see a gleam in his...

1. If you take an Oriental person and spin him around several times, does he become disoriented? 2. If people from Poland are called Poles, why aren't people from Holland called Holes? 3. Do infants enjoy infancy as much as adults enjoy adultery? 4. If a pig loses its voice, is it disgruntled?... 5. If...

Installing a primary diesel fuel filter, just near the fuel tank. Is there any reason why I cannot use long fuel hoses, i.e. 1 @ 1 meter inlet, and 1 @ .75 m fuel outlet. Or should I go for steel or copper tube and use the hose as short joiners (double the connections?). Vehicle Mazda BT50 with plastic fuel l...

When posting photos of late they have been appearing sideways. Anyone know why that may be happening? Thanks. Cheers, John.

CHEWING GUM! An Australian man was having a coffee and croissants with butter and jam in a cafe when an American tourist, chewing gum, sat down next to him. The Australian politely ignored the American, who, nevertheless started up a conversation. The American snapped his gum and said, 'You Austr...

Cheers, John.

Recently commenced a seven week odyssey from Tassie to the Big island. Started off at Koroit and enjoyed the Local Area greatly. Currently at Halls Gap Visited McKenzie Falls right to the bottom & back. Will continue on to Swan Hill in the morning.

Hi, I am planning a trip in my motorhome, and want to drive from Broken Hill to Fowlers Gap on the Silver City Highway then turn off at Fowlers Gap and drive 75km on the Mutawinntji Road to the National Park "Homestead Creek Camping area after the Mutawintji Visitor Centre. Would anyone know if its a good...

Due to new business commitments we are selling our Jurgens PT2260 Poptop. This van was purchased new last July form Kratzmans (Burpengary) This van has: Full ensuite with separate shower Winegaurd aerial Solar anderson plug on A frame Gas bayonet on A frame Picnic table 12v external plug DC/DC Cite...

I am trying very hard to locate Jeff who has a companion Labrador dog named Sam living in Warrnambool Victoria. Can anyone help me find him and give me he's contact details It's really important I find him before he starts off on he's journey, cheers Catharina

Rain run off Runs off your RV & down the street curb drain and usually out to the ocean.Bathroom light grey - shower & hand basinMost Queensland councils specify that it should be treated/filtered and can then be dumped on lawns etc. A DIY filtering system can be easily home made for next to not...

An award should go to the American Airlines gate agent in New York for being smart and funny, while making her point, when confronted with a passenger who probably deserved to fly as cargo. For all of you out there who have had to deal with an irate customer, this one is for you. A crowded American Airline...

I was reading the lastest cmca mag and they had a story about the free camp at Ingham now open and booking can be made via CMCA no cash payment $3 a person a night must be self contained, I wonder does this mean that these camps are CMCA members only.

Camps Australia Wide book 8Camp VIC #365 Hard Hill Tourist ReserveI stayed here in February 2017 Toilet - shower - water but not for drinking unless boiled Some 10 amp power (about 8 outlets) outside the toilet, hope those using the power give an extra donation Potable water at the Tourist Info Centre...

1991 Mazda T 3500 4 cylinder diesel motor home. Problem! The motor doesn't reach a temp much above, (on the gauge) 60 deg. I have had the radiator replaced, and have replaced the thermostat 3 times. Belts and water levels are checked regularly. The fan drive "boss" has also been replaced, as I was told t...