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Am parked alongside a nice lake with room for at least a hundred vans. Only a couple or other vans here, both parked 200 meters away. Then in comes a backpacker, 2 blokes in a car and parks very close by in front of my van. I was still able to get my tug in to hook up the van so I said nothing. A few minutes later a w...

My projects so far have been -: Installed second battery and DC-Dc charger in the ute, Installed caravan tow wiring and "Pro-Tow brake unit in the ute. Installing USB socket and part of the same project the caravan brake battery warning device, on going in the ute. Installing the canopy and shelving o...

Took this photo some years back whilst on holidays going through Victoria. The photos I took after it was at Lakes Entrance but I can't remember exactly where it is or the name of the bridge. It's an old railway bridge. We were driving along the highway, saw a sign and thought let's have a look. Dirt r...

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Hi all. We are new to all this stuff so please be patient with me. We are about to purchase a new van to set up for long term touring. ( not sure which one yet, got it down to 3.) as far as power supply. 1 has an andersen plug, and a 7 pin plug. another has a 12 pin plug and an andersen plug. the third only has the 1...

I have one of praise that will be taken to my grave. The day I took an impossible shot at a rabbit with open sights with a .22 and had a head shot! It was over a gully at some incredible distance. One shot and the rabbit never moved. Dad was a pessimist and said we will see when we do the paddock! Got there,...

Victorians are being warned to expect flash flooding, infrastructure damage and power outages as storms intensify across the state today. See What's the weather like...... Top of this page K.J.

A couple of weeks ago after returning from a trip I posted my concern about the van swaying on the return journey without any crosswind, the difference between the outward and the return trips had been that I had reduced the tyre pressure in the rear tyres on the way home. I have just returned from a trip t...

EATING IN THE FIFTIES and SIXTIES Pasta was not eaten in Australia. Curry was a surname. A takeaway was a mathematical problem. A pizza was something to do with a leaning tower. All potato crisps were plain; the only choice we had was whether to put the salt on or not. Rice was only eaten as a m...

Hi, is the Armidale Road from Grafton to Armidale via Coutts Crossing and Clouds Creek. Is it ok for a 7 metre long 2 wheel drive motorhome, or is there a better safer way to get to Armidale from Ballina ?

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A young guy from Nebraska moves to Florida and goes to a big "everything under one roof" department store looking for a job. The Manager says, "Do you have any sales experience?" The kid says, "Yeah. I was a salesman back in Omaha." Well, the boss liked the kid and gave him the job. "You start tomorrow." I...

Just found out that 10 us on here share the same Birthday today So Happy Birthday to - The Wizened of Oz, Helen Mackenzie, CeeKay, Don Gibbins, Middo, Shiralee, Bush Tracker, Marken, and Tiger 5

sorry not sure if my last comment went through, having trouble with internet. We are travelling to Grens Lake wasn't sure if we should leave it until Monday or Tuesday due to rain. What is the weather like there . Is it boggy or very damp underfoot, what are your recommendations

Finally managed to get it from the printers.

1st post for me, so be kind....lol Rumor has it that a free camp may be setup at Yarraman. (between Toowoomba and Nanango) No toilet facilities but they can be found just a stroll across the pedestrian bridge, there will be a dump point. I do have an interest in the project if it goes ahead, here comes the b...

This morning I was sitting on a park bench next to a homeless man.I started a conversation by asking him how he ended up this way. He said,"Up until last week, I had it all. I had plenty to eat, my clothes werewashed and pressed, I had a roof over my head, I had TV and Internet, and Iwent to the gym, the pool,...

Hi Fellow Nomads This is our first post as new members. We have just bought a VW camper T4 and will soon be setting off round this great country. Any general advice is most welcome eg what to bring, phone/tv reception, free camping etc. Many thanks in advance! Hugh and Annette Bunbury. WA.

Hi The latest issue #144 won't open. Is it me or is there a problem. Thanks. Dave

Hi all, i was thinking of buying a Hema HN7 navigator as we are about to head on several 4wd tracks around our great country. I did find some reviews which commented on the sound level not being good. Anyone out there have one? Or a recommendation?