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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...

The missus bought a Paperback,down Shepton Mallet way, I had a look inside her bag;... T'was "Fifty Shades of Grey".Well I just left her to it, And at ten I went to bed. An hour later she appeared; The sight filled me with dread. In her left hand she held a rope; And in her right a whip! She threw them down upo...

Hi All, Just had to post about my weekend at Lightning Ridge, we went out for 2 nights with friends, we only live 3 hours away. It is the most amazing place with so much to do or kick back at caravan park and relax, hot pools are clean, streets busy, coffee shop good, trips & tours are all worth seeing, i...

A father told his 3 sons when he sent them to the university. "I feel it's my duty to provide you with the best possible education. You do not owe me anything for that. However, I want you to appreciate it. As a gesture of appreciation, please each put $1,000 into my coffin when I die."And so it hap...

Family Court Ruling from Perth Western Australia A seven year old boy was at the centre of a courtroom drama yesterday when he challenged a court ruling over who should have custody of him. The boy has a history of being beaten by his parents and the judge initially awarded custody to his aunt, in keepin...

G'day. I have been fortunate enough to have started travelling this vast island since 1960. Late 1960's and me and a few other young blokes were doing oil rig shift and supply, SA, NT, WA. The road was then known as the "Warburton track" It slowly improved, and in the late 80's and two of us were driving an...