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Morning Nomads, My wife and I are starting our caravan journey with retirement, and only newbies to the forum. I have many, many questions as I want to do things right the first time. We are looking at either a 21' or 23' Traveller caravan with the creature comforts the my beloved (ok Im getting older so...

The Rotary Park camping site in Echuca is closed until Monday June 13 due to the annual Steam Rally to be held over the long weekend. Lots of vintage steam-powered exhibits will be on display - should be an impressive sight once they're all steamed up! They've already put an advisory on WikiCamps. If an...

I have 3 cracks raidiating out from the drain in the base. Does anyone know where to purchase a product to seal over the floor? Neil

Hi to all, Just had the rig over a public weigh bridge and found I'Ve exceeded the tow ball allowance. I've read that RACQ don't recommend you distribute weight to reduce ball weight. Other than jetisoning gear, what other options do I have? Surely adding rear box and transferring stuff from the fro...

1981 & 2005 - Two Interesting Years Interesting Year 1981 1. Prince Charles got married. 2. Liverpool crowned soccer Champions of Europe . 3. Australia lost the Ashes. 4. The Pope died. Interesting Year 2005 1. Prince Charles got married. 2. Liverpool crowned soccer Champion...

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A big welcome to all new Nomads who have recently subscribed to this very informative Forum.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 f...

Hi all how many of you are into gem cutting and stone polishing this is my set up for polishing cheers Harry

I'm travelling by caravan from Dandenong Victoria through Merimbula on to Nelson Bay. I normally take the Hume but chose the Merimbula route for a change, I need pet friendly caravan parks along the way and usually travel 250kms in a day, I'm looking for nice locations near the water, lovely fr...

Grafton Greyhound Caravan ParkCranworth Street, Grafton, NSWhttp://www.clarencetourism.com/accommodation/grafton/grafton-greyhound-caravan-park/p/304Shower, laundry facilities and a dump point for motor homes are also available.Water is great comes out very strong in the showe...

I just couldn't help noticing the number of posts, in fact whole topics, that have been punted off the face of the forum in recent days. People's attempts at self medication, jokes about football teams, contrary views on pensioner's pastimes have all been swiftly launched in to the great unknown of...

'Glass House' large grassy sites - lovely views over Lake Tyers - in Camps books - no facilities - close to water - good fishing (no boat needed) seasonal prawning.

FAMILY TREE OF VINCENT VAN GOGH (always pronounced as Van GO) Who thinks up these things!!!!!!!!!!!! His dizzy aunt ----------------------------------------------- Verti Gogh The brother who ate prunes------------------------------- Gotta Gogh The brother who...

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A Muslim dies, and by some error in his handling, ends up in heaven.He's stopped at the Pearly Gates by St Peter who says:"Sorry, but we don't allow Muslims into Heaven"."What?!!!!" replies the Muslim, "and why not?""Well, we just don't!! and that's it, also, we're short on Virgins".The Muslim comp...

Planning a trip to Tassie in December. Looking at 3 weeks on the isle and would appreciate your thoughts and ideas ie too long or not long enough. I have to book the return trip. Thanks for your help Bas

A wife was curious when she found an old negative in a drawer and had it made into a print. She was pleasantly surprised to see that they were of her at a much younger, slimmer time, taken many years ago on one of her first dates with her husband. When she showed him the photo, his face lit up. "Wo...

i have a 2009 Jayco Sterling that has crazing in the Fibre Glass walls. Does anyone know if Jayco will fix it even though if it out of warranty. If not how do you fix it. It's a 22 footer so it would be a big job. I brought it new expecting it to be my last van as I'm in my late sixties and I thought they were strong a...

Hi. I just noticed that package tours to Fiji are very cheap at the moment. Must be something to do with the cyclone they had earlier this year. Has anybody been there recently? I would appreciate you views. Thanks, Bill

Hi Folks, once again I would love to hear from people with experience as opposed to a sales person this time on the subject of a generator. The van we have ordered is a New Age 19ft, we are planning a substantial solar set up for free camping, but we are looking at a generator to run if needed the Air con or...