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This stunning engineering feat, the Norwegean Atlantic Road, is built OVER several small islands and reefs, and is crossed by 8 bridges, several roads and overpasses.... You can see an RV on the left in its Freecamp?....plus of course fjords...how did they build it over the small islands etc....n...

On our last trip on the outward journey I towed our van 160kms under highway conditions at between 90KPH and 100KPH with no detectable sideways motion. On the return trip a few times the sway was so noticeable I had to slow down to control it (both ways there was little or no crosswind). The only differen...

fresh warning over swimming...... Northern Territory Park Rangers are warning people to stay out of Top End rivers and creeks, after a large salt-water crocodile was pulled from a waterway in the Litchfield National Park. The 3.3-metre crocodile was caught in the Lower Cascade waterway in Litchf...

Washington, D C 2120-September 1, 1945 To: D A MacArthur/C H Nimitz From: H S Truman Political Correctness is a doctrine, recently fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and promoted by a sick mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a tu...

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Hi all as can probably tell we are very new to the grey nomad stuff. Both Sue & I would appreciate any comments regarding van purchases we will be buying a 3.5 Tonne Ute of some sort now what Van to buy we are not poptop people so we are looking for a van that will sleep 4 with ensuite etc Thanks Wayne

good morning Everyone. Does anyone know a place for us to stay from melnbourne to seymour that has train access near it. thanks

I am not sure if this is fair dinkum or pie in the skyPerhaps some of the more electric technical members, have been watching this development more closely than I have, and will come along and give their inputMy interpretation of the article below is that a battery manufacturer has said that he can half...

Well today job was to get my panels working again so I asked Mr McGoogle for help how to test the panel easy he says , so out to McRoof I go and sure enough one is not working, so off the roof with him it was , and on to mr McBench for a continuity test on the wires in the junction box lid off and found the little tin...

Glad to be on your forum. Just wondering if there was advice out there as to the wisdom of driving across the Great Central Highway in a 2015 diesel Forester towing a Avan Cruise Liner? Thanks

We went to a Hogs breath Restaurant last night to celebrate our Sons Birthday, I couldn't believe the way the meal was served up, and the quality of the food was pathetic to say the least. !! First off, the meal ( fish & chips ) was served up on a chopping board, "Yep" they can't afford a plate any longer...

Hi All, My Wife and I are planning on towing a 750kg box trailer across Australia from Perth to Rockhampton one way. We Have a 2005 BF Falcon Sedan and I would like to know peoples thoughts on the following:Will a transmission oil cooler be necessary for this trip? Would you recommended installing...

I tried one of these pumps (pictured) with the shower head removed, to pump water into the vans tanks and it did an ok job. Sure makes life a lot easier than lifting a heavy bladder up and using a funnel. The problem is I had to empty the water bladder into a bucket first as the pump wouldn't fit into the bladd...

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I can almost hear your creative responses...lol....Hoo Roo

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Someone posted a pic this morning showing a white bearded guy riding a pink bike with a pink basket on the front. Ya know I am stuffed if I can find it again tonight. He is the image of someone I know and I wanted to send it to him as a joke.... Any one able to help ???. Des

Would he get away with this today?...I think not...Hoo Roo

hi all anyone know what condition the Savannah Way (Darwin to Cairns) MAYBE in during the month of May , I was thinking of travelling this way and will be towing 22 ft semi off road van with a modified Ford Ranger. Any my thoughts or experienc would be helpful.

Hi all, Shortest, Fastest, Easiest or Economical. I am still trying to work out the best option. I definately don't use the Shortest option as at times it tries to take you down some terrible dirt roads. This morning I had it set on Fastest but ended up travelling down some very very minor country ro...