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hi everyone, just joined the forum, although we have been caravanning (is that a word?) for many years, jus been made redundant so a good excuse to hitch up and head off from Perth , first stop Victoria to visit the grand kids in Melbourne, see what happens from there still too young to retire so I guess I...

http://www.news.com.au/national/south-australia/wanted-man-caught-at-mid-north-caravan-park/news-story/2d7e24b979e7040811e8af572ef2e256"A WANTED man suspected of ramming a police car in February and stealing a car in the Riverland just days ago has be...

The body of a missing spear fisherman has been found at Innisfail, south of Cairns, in far north Queensland after a suspected crocodile attack, police say.The dinghy of 35-year-old Warren Hughes was found anchored off Palmer Point on Saturday night.His spear gun was found floating nearby.Office...

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hi to all we are new to this site and this topic has probable been discussed before we plan to head off feb 2018 for our first trip around ozz we have just bought our first van nextgen 15 ft off road we pick it up in mid april this year so were pretty exited.one of the things that keeps popping up in my head is we...

Before logging in to this forum today, my internet provider flashed a message that if I did so, my password may be stolen as the site was insecure. Comments please!!!

I own two cheap pedestal fans - Big W $20 type - I've owned them for six or more years and they get a fair bit of use in summer as my house does not have air conditioning. They have done a fine job without issues for those years. They had both become a little dirty on the fan blades and the areas where the wires ar...

More than 25,000 people need to be evacuated from low-lying areas in Mackay by midnight, with fears incoming Tropical Cyclone Debbie could cause inundation of up to 2.5 metres above the high tide level. The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has warned the storm will be the worst since Cyclone Yasi in 2011...

So, after roaming around the New England ranges for a couple of weeks, I have (unwillingly) come down the mountain to Dorrigo - in rain, wind and fog on Saturday, which I haven't driven since my twenties, praying for an area to pull off to the side of the road, I finally stopped and parked in a sports groun...

Last I heard they were sitting at Waverly Creek rest area just south of St Lawrence NTH QLD. I hope they made a run for it and headed much further north to maybe Cairns. Keep Safe on the roads and out there.

TROPICAL CYCLONE ADVICE NUMBER 6Issued at 5:27 pm EST on Saturday 25 March 2017 Tropical Cyclone Debbie is expected to cross the coast between Townsville andProserpine on Tuesday morning, most likely as a CATEGORY 4 tropical cyclone,with wind gusts up to 260 kilometres per hour near the centre. K...

Hi all,anyone know if the Satellite Phone Subsidy is still available, as I can't seem to find any info confirming current availability.also what's new or hot re this subjectCheers Len

OK maybe this has been done before BUT...I would like to volunteer to organize a "grey nomad forum" weekend or week. Place and time is up to us BUT one will need to get a handle on that asap.Cindy, if you wish to come along and meet the bods on here that would be gold as well.OK, discuss...We are doing Perth,...

Does anyone have/keep/use a computer printer in their caravan? If so, did you choose it for any particular feature? Space, power consumption etc? A make and model would be useful too. If no one does, which I suspect is very possible, where do you print documents when travelling?

Vegetarians, look away.In a bid to attract customers to their out-of-the-way, isolated establishments, country publicans are embracing the concept of "competitive eating" and all it entails.Whether it is a giant T-bone, a plate of super-hot chicken wings or an enormous burger, eating challen...

Hi guys...Just wondering if there is any rule/regulation as to how close a gas bayonet fitting can be from the gas bottles on the front of a caravan? A friend told my mate that there is a distance...any idea folks...Also have a safe Christmas and happy new year...Be safe Lance

How, all.. ..I had my van serviced on Monday, brakes and bearings etc. They had to replace the 7 pin plug and Anderson Plug that charges van batteries while on the move. Both were only 2.5 years old. I use a plastic Anderson cover on all Anderson Plugs to keep dust out when not in use. SO, I have done a seach o...

Calling all ex ADF people.. Its time for open order march and roll call... Come to attention, prove, and let us all know when you served, in what, and you postings and role in the ADF. As long as you dont have to shoot me after that. I was in the RAAF from 1968 to 1980. Finished as an avionics tech. Posted to R...

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It seems to have been a long time since this topic was discussed and a fair bit of technological advancement has happened since then - anyone got anything new to add. Has anyone seen the AirMov Power 400 or know anything first hand about it?