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A big welcome to all new Nomads who have recently subscribed to this very informative Forum. There is a (sticky) post called WHO IS THIS on the top of the page in the I DIGRESS Forum, which is a competition that has been running continuously now for a long period of time, where people post photos of famous...

Hi, I have been registered here for a while browsing other people's posts to glean information. Getting started with buying the motorhome but any general tips and information will be greatly appreciated as I'll be heading to Australia later this year. I intend purchasing a used motorhome and then...

I still change my tyres like the 1950 Pit Stop..... http://biertijd.com/mediaplayer/?itemid=47217 Hoo Roo

Hello everyone, I'm replacing the worm, everything is going well....However, when I place the new worm in it sits higher than the older. I can't put the plug back on top as it sits more proud. Has anyone encountered this before? Many thanks Stenno -- Edited by Stenno on Sunday 15th of January 2017 01:46...

Admin delete if i offend anyone ,But on another FB site i have just seen someone post a foto also boasting that they travel with their heard of guinea pigs .I don't know were you are on this ,but me

Kogan are advertising a Komodo 42L Portable Fridge / Freezer on special for a cheap $ 460.00 I don't know how good it is, has anyone bought one of these ??? Komodo 42L Portable Fridge and Freezer - Kogan.com K.J. -- Edited by kiwijims on Saturday 4th of February 2017 11:33:41 AM -- Edited by kiwijims on S...

hello all. I've been hunting for a 25ft 5th wheeler. I'm situated on the coast at Kingsclif. We are travelling to Sydney next weekend to check out one at Wollongong and 2 near Newcastle, all privately selling and now probably at a dealer at bennetts green. happy to fly to Melbourne if need be and of cours...

Hi all, just wanting to hear from anyone who's had experience with BM PRO BatteryCheck 12/24V Bluetooth Battery Monitors, I'm leaning towards this after reviewing heaps on the market, cheers in advance, Bruce. https://teambmpro.com/au/battery-check.html

Hello there, I hope this is the correct place to introduce myself, I am finding it difficult to locate an alternative place to post. Hi my name is Bill and my wife is Kay we have just purchased a 19' 6" Essential twin wheel caravan and have done one very nervous trip to the country so we are seeking general...

So end of march we are off around Oz free camping and exploring , possibly working too. Depending on internet I will be logging daily on roads / camps / places. So I don't know what to expect of discover Hope it's good. C ya.

Hoo Roo.

Hi All, We have just purchased our first van and wish to install a reversing camera, I have been told to stay clear of the wifi units, although someone told me that if you wired the camera into say the parking light the interference would be minimum. I also wish to purchase a two way radio. Any advice on th...

A man has drowned after rescuing a young girl from floodwaters on the Ord River, in WA's far north Kimberley........... http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-02-05/man-drowns-rescuing-girl-from-wa-floodwaters/8242566 K.J.

Hi nomads, We are in a MUX towing a 20 ft caravan. We are presently in Mallacoota, Victoria and headed for Torquay to begin. Is there any advice for us regarding campgrounds, free camping, driving tips, accessability for a caravan on this amazing road? We do not want to miss this amazing road as we head b...

This isnt meant to be controversial, just mining for info. A local 4WD tour operator to me who takes people out anywhere in the country and knows how to and where to do anything at all devoted to offroad and onroad touring was telling me that 5th wheelers are generally not as liked by caravan parks or in so...

Hi just bought our first caravan a 2006 Destiny Jayco. The fridge is a RM2350 and works well when it's cool but as soon as it gets over 30 it's hopeless. I have read on heaps of forums about the problems with this Fridge and want to replace it with a compressor Fridge. I have 3x100 batteries and can charge...

Rockylizard's post "Why is it so?" Reminded me of Prof Julius Sumner-Miller and his scientific answers to ponderings. I remembered a Face Book segment I watched with fascination a few days ago - I'm sorry I couldn't find the article on U Tube and not being a genius with the retrieval of links from othe...

A teacher asks the class to name things that ends with Tor and that eats things First boy: Alligator Teacher: Very Good that's a big word... Second boy : Predator Teacher: Yes, That's another big word.Well done Little Johnny: Vibrator. After nearly falling off her chair Teacher: That is a big word,bu...

Hi just wondering if anyone has tralleved the Barry way between jindabyne and suggan buggan with a off road caravan in the last 12 months? If so what are the conditions?

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