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The graveside service just barely finished, when there was a massive clap of thunder, followed by a tremendous bolt of lightning, accompanied by even more thunder rumbling in the distance... The little old man looked at the pastor and calmly said, "Well, she's there."

Hey all, Am new to posting here but been hiding in the shadows for a seems like long time, We are 107 days away from the caravan life not new to me as I lived in vans from 6 years old till I got married and now 40 years on going back to the life, we have a few vans but have got our travelling van now and tug sorted, an...

Hi All Having some thoughts about where I should attach the light steel cable to the tow vehicle for the break away switch? I have put up a couple of photos, above and below the tow bar to help hopefully. A few things I have read don't give me a real answer.

I have posted my update in the new 'Travel Blogs by members' section this month even though it is not a 'BLOG'.

Gday... Cheers - John

hello. If anyone is in the area, call in, i will put the kettle on.friday, saturday -- Edited by the rocket on Friday 30th of September 2016 03:44:30 PM

Hi Everyone, We are planning to travel to Cape York probably September/October next year and will leave my "on road" caravan either in Cooktown, Lakeland or Laura. I am looking to plan an itinerary which includes accommodation (not camping) well in advance during the journey to Cape York and return...

Ullo .Dunno if this should be in the Get together section however here goes ..I am coming up from Melb to the Elmore field day on Tues of next week 4th Oct .Will be around all day if anyone wants ter PM me .I just look at crap that is farmy etc cause I,m a big kid at heart . Cheers

Anyone else planning to be there? We are booked from 26th October for the week at the show grounds.

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Hi guys. Here is a sticky one for you. I have just started free camping and with the good weather coming I started to think about cooking outside. My dilemma is, bbq or two burner gas cooktop with a frypan and griddle ? The 'boss' suggested the cooktop !!!! The thinking is that it would be more versatile. A...

Paronella Park is heritage-listed tourist attraction located at Mena Creek some 17klms South West of Innisfail. Also has a Caravan/Camping area for guests. The Mena Creek Pub is now under the ownership of Paronella Park and provides value meals every night and lunch. Also has free camping at the ba...

I was asked by happy Wandera to move our trip to the new travel section. I have sent Cindy a PM to help do so as there are so many parts to tell. Jim

I live in Adelaide and am looking at a couple of used caravans being offered by private sellers in Victoria. One is in Narre Warren North and the other at Beaumaris. Any suggestions who I can get to do a pre-purchase inspection? I have approached a few repairers in the area but to no avail. If any forum me...

Hello everyone, I am looking at upgrading from our camper to a poptop. Our camper has an aluminium frame & I find when a screw becomes loose (in a part that bears weight eg the slides at the ends of the beds, one has to use a larger diameter screw but this can only be done a couple of times. Yes, I know all...

This is posted from another site maybe it will help someone. Wendy Lenehan to Caravan/Camping Solo Travellers5 hrs · BREAKING NEWS FROM THE FRASER COAST Councillor Truscott has just posted this on FaceBoook. "I am pleased to announce that a motion has just been passed in Council to attract m...

Just had a read of restored cars mag latest edition . So the story goes if your from qld and you own a til tow or car trailer with a winch . Even if your going to pick up your sons broken down car guess what ya can't . Some dill in the big white hous passed a bill saying you can't even staits a guy was watch at a car sh...

Being a tight a..., I did not want to buy a crimper for swages for stainless cable. I found that two 2" nails and a vice did the job perfectly. Just put a nail either side of the swage and close the vice. The vice has the pressure required to make a good crimp. A torque amplifier (length of pipe) helps. This me...

Just wish to let everyone know some great tradies I've dealt with lately; CARAVAN KING MOBILE REPAIRS - COREY BRYANT 0429 100 080 This business does everything caravan (and anything trailer) related. I had a heap of stuff done - all to perfection. Heater installation, satellite, wheel bearings...