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We changed our MOB phone from Commander to Telstra. The one problem that both of us have is getting to the phone fast enough before the caller goes to message bank. Can this be changed, or is it a subtle prank by Telstra to get more calls by making us call back?

An oldie but a goodie....................Aussie Computer Terminology - Getting ready for Broadband in the bush!! A little bit of Aussie culcha. LOGON: Adding wood to make the barbie hotter.LOG OFF: Not adding any more wood to the barbie.MONITOR: Keeping an eye on the barbie.DOWNLOAD: Get...

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hi guys n gals .. kev n rose here ..new to this but travelling oz early next year.. 2012 patrol and 24' billabong... need some advice .. any suggestions on how to SAFELY improve engine performance and fuel economy?? I have a 3 litre common rail turbo diesel.. 70.000 clicks ..bought it new.. at the mom...

Hi all, I was going up to get my van weighed today and had debated in my mind whether to take the weight distribution hitch out of the boot and fit it or just use the std goose neck as the w/bridge is only around the cnr. Then it occurred to me that I'd have to unhitch it once on the weigh bridge, in order to weig...

Hi Folks, Recently took our second-hand caravan for an excursion of a few weeks during which it rained and we have a leak in one of our 4-season vents. The vent is the old-style aluminium one, and the leak appears to be at or near a corner. I tried putting extra sealant around where the clear panel (the top...

woman direction hubby while reversing onto the site, directing him from the drivers side (good) using a two way (also good) with her hand on the drivers door and walking along with the car.lol hand bag hanging from her elbow of course, .

I'm not travelling at the moment. But when I did, I had one in the car and one in the caravan. I was sitting outside on a balmy evening, 3 nights ago, when I hear my neighbours come home. Then I hear "fire"! Then I hear "The car is on fire". So I ran. Grabbed a fire extinguisher and torch (was dark). The neighb...

Hi there folks, I note that there have been some discussions recently on the this forum and others, with regard to the merits of installing one of the above in your van. I came across this during a search to find the right system for ours. This guy installs both at a price that I found very competetive. No d...

Hi, I have room for grey nomads over 50 at The top of Hervey Range in Townsville, shower and toilet facilities and power @ $22 night , Hervey Range is home to The Heritage Tea rooms, historical building, also has a much cooler climate then Townsville, if interested let me know

$80 000 Isuzu Dmax 2014 35000 kms Clearview towing mirrors Dual battery setup electric brakes Bull bar Uhf After market extras 2 X 120w solar panels 2 x 100ah agm batteries 2nd tv in bedroom Eberspatcher diesel heater Includes Hayman Reece evolution hitch $4000 CAFÉ STANDARD FEATURES METALLIC SILV...

Hello all As a relatively new "vanner" and a first timer on this forum, I was wondering if anyone might be able to direct me to where I can find a road map which lists roads unsuitable for caravans? On 2 recent trips we came across 2 roads which had signs denying caravan access which were not listed on any of...

The phone rings, a woman answers, "Hello".A pervert, with heavy breathing, says, "I bet you have a tight butt with no hair!"The woman replies, "Yes I do, he's watching golf - who shall I say is calling?"

Good morning all, I thought I would start a separate post for photo's of inside your canopy. How you have set it up and store things. I hope Iana doesn't mind this post. He really didn't get many pics of inside the canopy. The manufacturers canopy or the Aluminium ones are fine. I have the Manufacturers...

Hi oh knowledgeable ones I want to fit a gas bayonet outside the van so-as to remove the need for a separate gas bottle for my webber babyQ. I have bought a new 1.5m gas hose with bayonet fitting, only $24 and the under van fitting. I have spoken to a gas fitter, as this job needs to be done by one, and he says th...

Hello everyone,some good news today.It took only 2 weeks to sell our home and at a good profit so we are now seriously looking for a motorhome.!1 month and we will out on the road.We are so excited about where we can go first.hope to meet new friends out and about.

For those GN that have a Honda gen 2000 , have you experienced any problems with it running your Aircon in real hot weather (ie) o/heating and cutting out . I am going to buy one and wondering whether I should go up to the Yam 2400 . Any info appreciated.

someone put on here not long ago about checking the cables under the van (I think brake cables) and I cannot find the site again. Was trying to explain to hubby what I thought. He behaved himself in Echuca and we are off to edi cutting on Wednesday for 5 days. Will freeze our butts off.

G'day all, my name is Neil (lien) as Neil was all ready taken on the site. I am fully retired (40 years Army) and live in Townsville. I have a 2012 SR Hilux D4D single cab and a 2016 trailblazer single axel Gooseneck (5th Wheeler). Van has the latest in Lithium technology and all the toys Its "shakedown...

Gee I pondered on this for a few minutes, is this technical or general, no doubt I will be in trouble again, but I think its general. I am fitting a trades-mans canopy to our tray top ute, and trying to figure out the best way to organise storage. While I have considered different layouts, I keep coming ba...