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has anybody travelled the Old Ghan Track from Maree to William Creek and if so could you give me information on the road conditions as we planning to travel from Maree to Alice Spring incorporating the Oodnadatta track to Marla. And if you would take a semi off road van

Hi all; Ok time for a bit of a gripe.... But first a bit of background history. Sorry to bore you. I've installed television antennas for over 30 odd years now and started of in Melbourne before SBS moved to the UHF band. As well as a electronics teck repairing anything with a 3 pin plug on the end of i...

My kids gave me a gift for xmas that I wasn't really expecting, like most people of our age I really don't need anything and keep telling them don't waste your money just to give me a card. They did 250 of them - knowing that I enjoyed spending time on the Grey Nomads site they had some business cards printed...

After having a Coromal seka for 16 years I have just purchased a 2016 Jindabyne with shower & toilet. I have not used it yet or loaded it. The agent said that it had a towball weight of 135kg. I weighed it empty and it came to 165kg.I rang George Day Caravans & they said that it is listed to havebetw...

We are a husband and wife who will be crossing the Simpson Desert in April/May 2018 from west to east. We dont have another car to travel with but would like to travel with others for safety. Is anyone else doing a similar trip and would like to travel in convoy

Hi, I have a Windsor Genesis poptop with a toilet problem. The toilet is a Thetford cassette 402(6 or C) with a right hand cassette. The toilet doesn't work, no indicator lights showing, no sounds. I have twice flushed the rinse water ad positioned the cassette. Anyone has had similar issues?

Hi We have a Ducato Mulivan 150 van conversion with 225/75 R16 Michelin X Green Eco light truck tyres The imprinted Max Speed and Cold Pressure on the tyre wall is stated as116km/h at 80 psi.... The Fiat plaque states recommended 450 kPa front and 550 kPa back full load. The van is bouncing and bumping...

Sorry dougwe swmbo said too packed not staying here so had to move on ,was good to meet you and put face to a name maybe later in a month or so will be back Grahmac

I'm sure that you all will have noticed that we have a very broad church when it comes to readers and posters on this site. After 7yrs of observing, and contributing, may I venture a few salient points? It takes all sorts to make a world and our little world in the GNs is no exception, we need our characters...

A couple in their nineties are both having problems remembering things. During a checkup, the doctor tells them that theyre physically okay, but they might want to start writing things down to help them remember.Later that night, while watching TV, the old man gets up from his chair. Want anything w...

I have just come across a 4 day "free campsite" right in the heart of the township of Cooroy. Cooroy is in the hinterland of the Sunshine Coast.Queensland. Cost is $10 per night per van. Address is 17 Mary River Road Cooroy. Must be fully self contained, and not allowed to dispense of grey water at this si...

Hi all, Looking for replacement suction cups for windscreen sunshade. Have tried auto stores and google. Am located in Adelaide Hoping someone can help. Thanks Wal -- Edited by wal1 on Tuesday 3rd of January 2017 12:44:36 PM

Gday... A couple of nights ago, I camped at Bedford Weir, near Blackwater and was quite surprised. It must be five years since I last stopped there. Back then there were caretakers living in two caravans next to a pergola. The amenities were clean and pleasant to use. The area was predominantly grassy...

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The van in the photo had only just pulled up for a lunchstop and within a couple of minutes this very large branch fell down next to them. Not surprisingly they packed up and left immediately. It sounded like fireworks going off and the branch took about 10 seconds of slowly getting lower and lower till i...

I have an enclosed water tank in my camper! Can anyone please tell me what I can do to clean it out? Obviously I can't drain it. Just wandering what you all do & if anyone else has an enclosed tank what do you do? Appreciate your advice ( as always)

To all past students. LTHS will celebrate 100 years centenary during 2009, so pass on the message

Is it safe to charge 2 extra dry cell batteries from car alternator. Just purchased a new Ford Ranger Wildtrak.

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