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For anyone who enjoys peace & quiet along with a natural environment experience Green Lake Nature Reserve is at its best in the off season. The birdlife returns after being scattered by speed boats, water skiers & jet skiers as well as fishermen & happy hour grey nomads. A great place t...

Hi ..im a Newbie havent done much traveling to date (small Matilda Motorhome )recently had experienced were over taking trucks seamed to pull my small motorhome towards them as they passed ...spooked me a bit am I imagine this or has any one eles experienced simalor ...thinking maybe wind direct...

Hi Our solar system (2x100w panels with a new1x 120agm battery) was working fine. We did a 9 day free camp last year with helping out with a genie of course and all went well. Then last week we had full sun and it was only going up to 12. Put genie on went up to 13 only then when we turned genie off it droppe...

We have sold the house, bought a brand new van and tow vehicle cleaned out all our belongings and will be hitting the road for however long in about 10 months time, but now I am getting a little anxious, I am finding I am getting quite scared of the prospect actually, Is it the thought of leaving 3 grownup ch...

I have had this since it came out in 2011 but have only just come across it as they are in the review mode of the laws pertaining to vehicle trades . So if you have a problem stick to your guns especially with stated tow capacities which are always over stated

Wondering how the Peninsular road is after the recent rain? Staying at a caravan park where people are waiting to head up. We went up three weeks ago and were lucky but they have had heavy rain up there. Just wondering if anyone is on there way up? Kim

Purchased an Ibis 3 airconditioner which works very well as it cools and heats as Aircommand specifies, the only problem is every time the compressor cuts in and out there is a huge thump that shakes the 25ft van which is quite uncomfortable, especially at night when sleeping. Has anyone else had this...

Greetings allDoes this ring true as we go to Junehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=WSIUf2hD6Ioregards

Hi Folks I would like to know if anyone has seen, or used, a jockey wheel receiver for a caravan dual jockey wheel. They are either made of plastic or rubber and the largest I have seen will suit a 8 - 10 inch jockey wheel. Would this be suitable for a dual wheel?. My dual wheel is 8 inches wide.

Just returned from my trip to Alice Springs taking in Ularu , Olgas, Kings Canyon, Alice Springs West MacDonnel Ranges & Coober Pedy. What a wonderful trip we had too! Absolutely loved every place we went too, especially the Olgas. Did the rim walk at Kings Canyon & reached the 2nd lookout at...

Hello Folks. We are a uk couple living in France for the past 14 years. We were in WA last year visiting old pals and now we would like to go back there and travel around for a few months. We are not strangers to camper vans ,just Australia. I thought we would join up on here and find some advice and info etc. W...

For Sale. 2005 Ford F250 XLT (7.3L dual cab) 4x4 I am the second owner since new. I have just had the bonnet and roof resprayed in February 2016. It has a powerful 7.3 litre turbo diesel engine. The 2005 Ford F250 XLT will ensure you hit the ground running. This car has tachometer, 4 speakers with a 6 slot CD...

We travel in a Prado which of course has the car radio aerial in the back side window. We are experiencing noise interference when listening to AM radio when the Waeco fridge turns on. Has anyone had this problem and how did you solve it. Thanks

good morning everyone, our water pump has stopped working. Asked in techies corner n a reply said to check fuses. The only fuses i can find is in the picture. Can anyone tell me is this 240 volt or 12 volt or do i need to keep searching for another fuse. Thanks. Rocket ps sorry do not know how to turn photo aro...

hi everyone. We're Pete and Leigh from Drouin in Victoria. We've recently bought our camper to do weekends away until Pete finishes work in a year or two. Our story about that journey is here: https://youtu.be/4P2wEs3qOTw my blogpost has more: www.normslast.com we can't wait to retire and join y...

Federation Park is now open again for over night camping, it was listed in Camps 6 as site No 741. 13 km south of Toowoomba on Drayton Connection Rd. [27 39 09 S 151 53 32 E]

On our recent time away I meet 2 couples at a caravan park who had been on the road one for 2 years and the other for 18 months both had had enough of the grey nomads life , One had brought a home and waiting for it to settle , The other has brought a block of land and looking for a builder to build there new home , Bo...

For the lucky nomads who live in their van full time, could you please tell me, do you need a fixed address for your drivers licence, electoral roll etc?. I might be lucky enough to talk my better half into going on the road full time before we are too old to enjoy the huge country!!!! Safe travels Darmc

Another blonde one.......with a twist..this blonde is intelligent/quick witted... A blonde was sent on her way to Heaven where, upon arrival, a concerned St. Peter met her at the 'Pearly Gates'. "I'm sorry". St Peter said. 'But Heaven is suffering from a complete overload of 'goodly souls' and w...