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just arrived here in Barcaldine in the middle of a storm -wet everywhere and a very wet campsite. Can anyone let me know an updated road report to Longreach and what are the conditions like in the camp sites. Someone told me they are a bog hole and will take a week to dry out? -- Edited by Shorty62 on Tuesday...

Murray River in flood with controlled releases from the Hume Dam in Albury NSW.

Does anyone have any comments on the under bed finch airconditioner. Looking for feedback on vibration or noise.

Here's a few more birds that we managed to get images of. All of these were taken in the VIC Mallee

Hi all, I am looking for a Mobile Auto electrician that works on Big Rigs to rewire my Mobile home, All 12 volt, I am in the Lilydale area of Melbourne, I have had a couple of Auto Lecs out but it seems its out of their league, Does any one know some one that works on these large Mobile homes, The wiring is a me...

Hi Guys, This is my first post here from Australia, I just recently bought a sprinter van and was hoping to get some ideas around setting up a 2nd battery and potentially solar. There are 3 things that I'm looking to run with power from my van: a 2400W coffee machine a mini fridge laptop charger I was ho...

Hi all first time van owner 2005 heritage 26 foot.tow vehicle is a 2016 ford ranger 4x2 should l fit stability control to van or would trailer sway on car be alright . Regards catman. -- Edited by catman on Tuesday 20th of September 2016 11:14:37 AM

Richard and Karen just joined...have the Prado not the van yet lol. Lots to weigh up weight, models but hoping to make the right decision very soon as we are itching to get started. Looking forward to reading the wonderful post on this site. -- Edited by Tassieite on Monday 19th of September 2016 08:32:...

After 17 years living in a caravan park and watching 100s of people muck about for 10 to 30 minutes backing in beside a slab, it is probably time to pass on my tip. Here goes.BACKING your van in beside a slab is EASY My Tip of the day (A) Measure the over all width of your van tyres from outside to out...

Now I know that I am being a bit cheeky here, but I love reading the Just Joking section. I have an old Email widow chat Lady in Germany who loves a good joke, so I send her usually one each day to brighten up her outlook on life. She always sends me back a great thank you with a smiley face. Now, all of the colore...

G'day all, When we purchased our new caravan earlier this year, it came fitted with a NCE brand TV and Antenna. I had never heard of it at the time, but it looked a nice TV, 24 inch, USB etc etc. Antenna is same brand, and Omni-directional which I wasn't convinced about. Anyway, since then, we have done a fe...

After 17 years living in a caravan park and watching 100s of people muck about for 10 to 30 minutes backing in beside a slab, it is probably time to pass on my tip. Here goes.BACKING your van in beside a slab is EASY My Tip of the day (A) Measure the over all width of your van tyres from outside to outsid...

A beautiful woman loved growing tomatoes, but couldn't seem to get her tomatoes to turn red. One day, while taking a stroll, she came upon a gentleman neighbor who had the most beautiful garden full of huge red tomatoes. The woman asked the gentlemen,"What do you do to get your tomatoes so red?" The ge...

Hi all. I am heading to Barossa in early November. I was going to free camp at Greenock Reserve. In Camps 8 it states 24 hours. Bugger, I wanted to stay 3 nights. Does anyone know how strict they are ? If they charge a "small fee" surely it wouldn't matter staying 3 nights as long as it isn't packed ?

Not my ideas just a few things stolen from Jayco Owners forum newsletter http://rvlife.com/rv-organizing-tips/

Hi All My son in Melb has just advised me that when he took my van to be put in storage he noticed a musty odour The van has been closed up for about 18 months I don't return from Thailand for 3 weeks any suggestions on what I can do as I will be living in it permanently in 5 weeks Thanking all in anticipation Wo...

Gday folks. Is there a rule against having the main house batteries as the supply for the break away system. I am contemplating taking the 7AH battery away and hard wiring (via a fuse) directly to the house battery pack (2 x 100AH AGMs). The way I read the rules is that they need to hold the brakes on for 15 m...

Hi all. I have just put a 200w solar panel on my caravan roof. Question is will a caravan cover scratch or damage it in any way ? When the wind blows you often see covers lifting and moving. Just thinking of options and precautions..