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There are several council run caravan parks around the town. All are $5 unpowered. $10 powered per night. Maximum stay 7 days. Showers,toilets & drinking water. 2 0f the 'van parks are beside the Moonie River. Bring what you need as there is nearly nothing in the way of groceries. Fuel is one of tho...

Anything bad to look for when purchasing a LC200? Svc costs and intervals? Diesel of course. T I A. Kezngaz.

Hi all, we have recently ordered out Ultimate camper and I am about to decide on which model Isuzu MUX as a tow vehicle. All going well, we will be on the road early 2017. We intend to do a small amount of off road work which will include Fraser/Moreton Islands northern Flinders Ranges, Far West Coast of SA...

Travelled out of Melbourne northbound today on Hume Fwy and noticed that the VicRoads weighbridge at Broadford is now a 24 hour self weigh when VicRoads are not using. I drove over scales to check weight as did several trucks. Great to see this free service being available. Must be well calibrated bec...

I would be really interested to hear from anyone going through or camping at Glendambo. I am wondering if Neville is still working at the Hotel/ Caravan park.

Gday... Apologies if I sound pushy .... but Cindy created Travel Blogs by Members 12 days ago. It was an idea floated by members - including some who already have/had blogs - but there haven't been any included yet. Was Cindy's effort wasted? [edit: OK - so some have been included but hidden within the...

JAYCO FREEDOM-OUTBACK 2005, 16ft 10inch, single axle, twin berth off road poptop caravan. With aircon, microwave, 3 way fridge, 4 burner stove top & grill, solar power, batt charger, dual water tanks, dual spare wheels,50mm lift kit, upgraded suspension for added clearance offroad, jerry c...

The Lone Ranger and Tonto walked into a saloon and sat down to drink a beer.After a few minutes, a big tall cowboy walked in and said"Who owns the big white horse outside?"The Lone Ranger stood up, hitched his gun belt, and said,"I do....Why?"The cowboy looked at the Lone Ranger and said,"I just though...

Has anyone traveled the MarbLe Bar road to Newman lately and what is the condition of this road please Dhutime

After reading the front page on the Nomads' re road kill just thought I would mention that I always carry a tiny bottle and special powdered milk (both from Vets) not expensive, in case of finding a baby Joey in it's mothers pouch. I always try and check if I see a recent kill. I have so far raised quite a fe...

Hi Everybody Its a long while coming but we are looking at buying a new motorhome. Question No 1 Fiat are dropping the 3lt motor in favour of a smaller engine, I believe around 2.3lt. Has does anybody have any experience with the new Fiat engine? Second question. Sunliner a now offering the Iveco 3lt w...

Does any one have experience or first hand knowledge on these systems. www.levellingjacks.com.au

Who makes the best 12v Tv suitable for caravans. I have previously had a Camec 21" (overpriced) & Kogan 19" (cheap), both of which had tinny sound. Is there a better caravan suitable brand out there ? Skipper....

I realise we all are different but I am wondering what distance you guys would travel in a day, I am thinking that when we get on the road, a max. of 6 hours driving should be plenty which be in 3 x 2 hour stints. Glynn

Hi All, Anyone had experiences with roof top air cons on pop up vans (half hard body half canvas) Pro's & Con's plus a suitable genset that will handle the AC output? I'm in a warm top end climate and need decent cooling (Due to a Spinal injury), the van I'm looking at advertises an "Aircommand sparro...

A friend asked me to see what I could do with this issue. Now I have designed several systems and most worked OK. The problem was how to house the thing. It is on a boat trailer pulled by a Land Rover. My problem was always the thing had to be water proof. One had relays and that's always bad news on DC. My lates...

Could you please recommend your favourite caravan park on the Gold Coast we will be staying for a couple nights before we head further North We would prefer to stay the southern end of the Gold Coast Regards Chris and Sandy

One evening a family brings their frail, elderly mother to a nursing home and leaves her, hoping she will be well cared for. The next morning, the nurses bathe her, feed her a tasty breakfast, and set her in a chair at a window overlooking a lovely flower garden. She seems OK, but after a while she slowly...

has any one setup Zoiper on their mobile phones ,if so need some info lol

In an effort to identify with the common folk, the mayor's wife was asked to ride the bus to and from her various functions. All went well until one day when an obviously drunk man, smelling of alcohol, boarded the bus and sat downnext to her.The man's tie was stained, his face was plastered with red lips...