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Well, we've finally managed to tee up a trip we've been hoping to do for ages. We're heading off sometime in May. Across the middle from Carnarvon, dropping in to say hello to a few station mates on the way to Alice. Just our old camper trailer and the 4wd. Nothing fancy. Got a couple of folks to look after t...

Hi all, the water filling stations I have seen over the last few days have a 25mm hose as the smallest filling point. So far the hoses dont have an end fitting at all , I gather to supply buik water to a tank. Has anyone used these with a suitable fitting to fill directly into van tanks? I cant seem to find a rem...

We are absolutely appalled and disgusted by the way all modes of the media have reported the health issues of Princess Kate. whilst Princess Kate and Prince William may be celebrities that fct is they are a family like us. the media has learned no lesson from their role in the death of Princess Kate's mo...

Has anyone had any experience with the Ozito OTAC-1570 ? $65 at Bunnings. The other option is the XTM at Supercheap Auto $299, $149 for members. The XTM seems better quality, but as I don't think we will use the compressor much, I was thinking that for the price difference, the Ozito would do. Collo.

I am about to re-grease the bearings on our Jayco. Does it matter what type of grease that I should use? I have in the man shed an all-purpose grease. Will that do the job? Jay&Dee

Seem so exciting at first ... and it is .. And I loved it .. for it's novelty . But the longer you do it the better you get at it , the less exiting it becomes .. and the more it just becomes YOU ... You rock up at the cattle yards in Cloncurry .. Oh My Gosh those creatures are Cows ..or something ..It might seem? W...

Plan to replace the 14 yr old flyscreens on the MH. Q: is there a GN preference as to whether to use the Black or White replacement. Anyone with experience?? TIA Bas

Just stumbled across these people looking for alternative to QBE with whom I have been with van and cars for years - but for no seeming reason van insurance went from $700-odd to $1800 for $60,000 with 5months lay-up. (!!!!!). They have a specialty division for Jayco vans - I first thought that it migh...

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A total of 2020 vehicles are affectedThe vehicle identification number (VIN) list is attached hereThe original recall notice is attached hereFord Australia says it will contact owners when parts become available to fix the fault, and affected vehicles will be repaired free of charge.The ve...

A man in intensive care unit awaits his death.His wife is waiting beside him and she is crying continuously.The man says to his wife with a low voice:When I was in a traffic accident, you were beside me, when I was shot with a gun, when I opened my eyes; first, I saw you, and the day I went bankrupt again, you...

A New York attorney representing a wealthy art collector called his client."Saul, I have some good news, and I have some bad news."The art collector replied, "I've had an awful day. Give me the good news first."The lawyer said, "Well, I met with your wife today, and she informed me that she just invest...

Others on here have written about Parry's Beach (near Denmark) but I thought I'd do an update, having just returned from 2 days there. The park is shady and protected from the wind and just a stone's throw from a beautiful beach. It's not suitable for larger vans due to overhanging trees. Sites are numb...

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Can a person fly from WA to Sydney buy a motorhome register it in NSW and then drive to QSLD travel through NT and back to Perth

Lithium battery hiccup. Installed a 12 volt. 120 amp lithium LiFeOp4 battery purchased from a large electrical retailer with very similar specifications as most of the retailers are quoting. At home in the driveway every test I threw at the battery worked fine, ran the 3 way refrigeration for Half a...