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Shut the front gate! October started the way September finished, cold and wet, what happened to spring? October also started with the AFL Grand Final on the 1/10 and then NRL Grand Final 2/10. The 2/10 was also the start of Daylight Saving for NSW, VIC and SA only. It also started with more storms and e...

hello everyone, strop n i r in hay at the moment. Going to mildura for a day or two. Then adelaide. Anyone like to visit us. Will out the kettle on. If u c us stop n say hello. Also, does anyone know if we can stay at mildura showgrounds n if not, where can u recommend. Thanks -- Edited by the rocket on Monday 2nd...

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I know this has been discussed many times but we are about to set off on the "big lap" We purchased our 2nd hand van with a 12/240 compressor fridge newly installed and was given the former 3 way fridge as well. We use the 3 way on the patio as a bar fridge and it works like magic. With all the talk about having e...

Hi we are planing a trip to the tip of Austratia later this year we have a Jayco Journey outback POPTOP can any help with the road conditions and some places to stay thanks. -- Edited by MiDE on Tuesday 3rd of January 2017 05:59:17 PM -- Edited by MiDE on Tuesday 3rd of January 2017 05:59:59 PM

Hi There. Should you be visiting SA and wishing to spend time in the hills in such places as Hahndorf, can I recommend to you all the wetlands at Mt Barker. There is parking available for big rigs and a caravan or two. This wetland has a wonderful array of birdlife and provides a very pleasant walk....

Hi All, I have just purchased a 2nd Hand Van. The previous owner has given me a wiring diagram so I can wire up the Tug. I have worked out all the wires except one which is on pin 9 which comes from the Brakesafe unit on the van to the car. I am wondering what this wire is for and what it should connect to. Some ha...

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Here we are again, the end of another one, December the 31st 2016, another year done and dusted. Best wishes to all Grey Nomads for a happy and successful 2017. Enjoy your New Years Eve celebrations, but please stay safe, particularly on the road, remember there will be plenty out there driving with a s...

Hi folks, Can anyone suggest a way that I can clean the chequer plate on the caravan of road grime and dust, any product that you can suggest, not too fussed on using acid to etch the surface. Best regards Banglabill

Hi I am new to the forum even though I read old notes. We are in the process of buying a new satellite dish. I am looking a maxi view crank up valued at $1200 does anyone know anything about them. Thanks Peter

I am trying to ensure that Mercedes Australia fix their Sprinter vans, before they kill somebody. I was talking to one of your drivers, Ryhs (Sunshine coast) which has one of the latest Sprinters and like I am, he and many others are very concerned about one of the major problems with Mercedes Sprint...

Hi, does anyone use Stan for there i-pads? How much a month and is it worth it? Helen

A Irishman wants a job, but the boss won't hire him until he passes a little math test. Here is your first question, the boss said. "Without using numbers, represent the number 9." "Without numbers?" the man says, "Dats easy." And proceeds to draw three trees. "What's this?" the boss asks. "Tree and t...

we are looking to take about 3-4 days to drive to Melbourne and thought we would take a couple of alternative routes there and back. One way maybe to Naracoorte and then onto Edenhope and up to Horsham the other maybe down to Casterton then Hamilton and either up to Wartook then Horsham or from Dinkeld ac...

I am looking to buy a used van with a dining area layout as per the attached photo. When I speak to many salespersons about this layout I get looks like I have two heads (no I am not a Taswegian). Whilst we are all familiar with the "L" shaped Dinette, The Cafe arrangement; and the Lounge layout (which is a fu...

,We all love our pets and would spend the earth for their happiness without so much as a second thought... Today I was in one of the largest pet suppliers franchise stores and came across a ball thrower in the small size Christ ! $19.99 your joking , went into town and while in the Reject shop foun...

well it looks like I st%##}d up . 2012 we bought a Colorado put a bull bar , canopy , draws , sax 3 stage springs , clearview mirrors boat loader and a few tools and things . Well we have talked and read a lot about overweight tugs and vans . So I trundled of down to Caboolture and purchased a set of drive over sca...

looking for someone with a motorhome heading from Echuca, Victoria to Mackay, QLD mid February 2017 - to share the journey. Happy to contribute towards fuel. Contact Jan at Ozzjanstone@yahoo.co.uk

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