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Hiya Kaz here aka Gypsy Having been forced to take an early retirement the other half and I are on the road full time now. 2 months so far and I haven't divorced him yet. Travelling in a 2003 Winnie Explorer and also a Nissan Patrol. Happy Trails.

Some time back posted about being ripped off by the guy who installed a battery (apparently wrong one), anyway to cut the story short after threatening him legal action and back and forth he eventually installed a new one. Everything seemed fine but fridge never came on and I thought I might have to ch...

Hi all, We are leaving on the big lap February 2017 and need to change from Optus to Telstra as we have been told they have the best coverage. We would welcome any advice on communications and internet setups .

Hi, we are headed to Coober Pedy and Ayers Rock now from Pt Augusta. I know it will be warm, but time means we have to go now. Has anyone beenthere in November? Advice please from experienced nomads regarding weather. Thanks

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Hi all. There is a lot of talk around about police checking vans. Plus I am heading off in ten days and wanted to check tyre pressure. Looked at compliance plate and I CAN NOT READ ANYTHING.. I have contacted Avan for the details. It will be interesting to see if I get a reply ? If anybody has a Ray 14 pop top w...

Last night I stayed at the Tiaro camp. It is free again after an uproar from the shopkeepers. Very clean and well supported. The lady at Info Centre suggested I come back tonight if I gelt like it as it is not strictly monitored. I ended up at Dickabram Bridge Miva which is now only a 20 hr stop over but that s...

Does anyone know if you can still overnight at Stotts Creek? Thanks for all and any help! ð

Hi All Heading on our first trip to Broken Hill and beyond in December from Perth, would like any tips of places to see whilst travelling around inland NSW. Lightning Ridge has been suggested for the thermal pool... Anyone else got ideas of where to go please? Recommendation on Good camping spots woul...

Hi Everyone, hubby & I love to travel & have been doing so for years with our kids, now the kids have left the nest & we're retired, hopefully we can start traveling more & visit places we haven't been. First step is to sell our 2008 Olympic Champion 18' so we can purchase a van with shower...

Here's a heads up for people using phones on the 2G network. "Australians relying on budget Telstra mobile resellers, including Woolworths Connect and ALDImobile, are at risk of being caught out by Telstra's impending 2G shutdown as the deadline fast approaches. With less than a month to go befor...

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The alternator on my old Chamberlain 354 originally had an external regulator. After a recent flat battery on the old girl, I discovered a later model alternator (Bosch I think) with a regulator (Ingram) attached to the back. I checked the alternator output while it was running, no charge the re...

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Hi to all I am from the South West of WA, retired for a few years, normally go north in the winter months and done a couple of laps so Aus. Tow a crusader with 4.2 turbo Nissan do mainly off Road. Find this forum very interesting.

Hi everyone, Hubby & I have a dilemma, can anyone give a recommendation for any of these three suspensions? Cruisemaster XT, Alko Enduro Outback, or Tuffride by Roo Chassis & trailers?? The dealer says Tuffride!! but not sure, We are leaning to either Cruisemaster or Alko ? any thoughts ?? d...

A little old man shuffled slowly into an ice cream parlor and pulled himself slowly, painfully, up onto a stool.After catching his breath, he ordered a banana split. The waitress asked kindly, 'Crushed nuts?' 'No,' he replied, 'Arthritis.'

G'day! As a result of my enquiries through GN, I wrote to the maker of the above "miracle machine". I stated that my contacting several persons who had purchased the above "magic machine", and they all said that it was/is bloody useless! But, to allow them the right of reply, I asked if they would furnis...

Can anyone please tell me if they have had one of these installed and what are there impressions?