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You think you have lived to be 80 plus and know who you are, then along comes someone and blows it all to hell!An old Marine Pilot sat down at the Starbucks, still wearing his old USMC flight jacket and ordered a cup of coffee. As he sat sipping his coffee, a young woman sat down next to him. She turned to the...

There is a (sticky) post called WHO IS THIS on the top of the page in the I DIGRESS Forum, which is a competition that has been running continuously now for a long period of time, where people post photos of famous people and others try to guess who they are.All Members are invited to participate and m...

like to ask the members what they consider to be the best blog site to use. Will be starting our trips next week end and would like to start a blog. Would have to be a simple site to use please. Cheers

After modification/upgrade of our 2013 Forest River Rockwood 5th wheeler we have the following for sale: 1) 3 way 240v/12v/ gas fridge $800 2) 3 X 15" x 7" 5 stud mag wheels $90 ea or $250 the lot (Tyres not included) 3) 1 only dexter flexi torque axle assembly, 1800 kg rated, with 10" brakes Buyer to pay fr...

Gday... I would be very confident there are very few on the forum who haven't visited Kuranda and in particular the Heritage Market at some time. For those who may have not yet had the pleasure, I thoroughly recommend including a day in your itinerary if in FNQ to visit this lovely town. Attached are som...

Hello All Let me introduce my self and family. I am Allen, My wife Niny from Indonesia and 2.5 year old Daughter Almira, We are from Adelaide We have made the big leap to do the big lap ( 6 weeks ago ) Nissan D40 purchased 4 weeks ago, UHF, electric brakes installed, in-dependent inspections and full servi...

It has occurred to me that once a person has purchased their motorhome or caravan. They are considered capable in all areas of Rving.I find this totally incredible.I mean how can a person who has lived a city life comprehend the issues with driving on regional roads?Same with a regional Rver, How can t...

Hi all looking at a trip to Lawn Hill from Brisbane what is the best time of the year weather wise? Also what places of interest are along the way and places to stay and what is a time frame to do it in? Need help in planning this trip.

A platoon of soldiers were patrolling north of Fallujah when they came upon an Isis terrorist, badly injured and unconscious.On the opposite side of the road was an Australian soldier in a similar but less serious state.The soldier was conscious and alert and as first aid was given to both men, the Pl...

I wrote a bit about fixing a Waeko CF40 and my wish to have this when the Princess and I cross the Nullarbor, We have a tent and the things needed for a rough night, but the Princess likes a shower and other comforts of life. So all is for emergency only. Its motel stops wherever possible. Anyways the...

We have decided to do it again.. so much the same as previous gt's. Reasonably self contained. We have water and one external loo but NO power so solar,battery,torch or genny is the go for your lights. Weather permitting..if it isnt raining!!..campfire/cooking fire if that is your thing. Come for t...

Do I need an awning deflapper?

Hi, Does anyone know where we can park up our Motorhome near any Winery in the South Australia/Barossa/Margaret River etc....

Can someone tell me of a good bird recognition book on an Android device I have seen one that has calls, distribution and most data but can't remember the name

well my 400 amp lithium pack is up and running taken a wile but it's alive now.

I was travelling from Cloncurry to Winton on Saturday 27 August when I stopped to help a fellow traveller who had broken fan belts on his 100 series diesel Toyota Landcruiser. This was 30klms north of Winton. He was towing a 23 foot caravan. Working on his car, I inadvertently left some of my tools with h...

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I have a CF 50 AC VER B. S/No 10026206 which switches off as soon as connected to 12V, and on 240, has no temp control. Panel says -6, but inside temp is -20. I'm guessing I had a dud thermistor, and probably a dud board. Can anyone point me in the right direction as I'd like to have a go at fixing this myself. I'...

We would like to share our experience of a Jayco Silverline Outback with you and hope it will be useful to anybody looking to purchase a Silverline. We took delivery of our Jayco Silverline Outback 23 in September 2014 for our trip of a lifetime!A beautiful, modern and stylish van with a big slide out f...

A great spot if you have to be in Brisbane area (southside) for a couple of days - off the Mount Lindsay Highway, right hand side near North Maclean (next to the bridge). Plenty of room, turn into Greenbank Rd., then into Beryl Parade - follow to the park entry. There a toilets available at the park near...