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Hi all. My wife and I are still in the work force with retirement in a few months. We have been researching just what we might like and need to do some exploring. The market place for second hand 4x4's and vans is daunting. We are hopeful of getting some advice from the people who are out there and doing ju...

Hello all, Rosalie & I (Peter) retired 2010 (2nd time!) and often travel the wonderful land of Oz in our 100 series Toyota Landcruiser with 19' Bushtracker trailing behind. Mostly like to find a nice camp site away from caravan parks though we do use them and their facilities on an "as-need&...

Hi all. A newby here. Just bought our first caravan for weekends away with the kids. Have taken a couple of trips to powered sites to get experience up. Now im getting the setup ready to embalk to some more remote locations with a hop to do a big trip up to QLD from VIC in the next year.

Hello to all you grey nomads out there. Our names are Cheryl and Mike and we live in Goolwa (not Gawler) SA on the Fleurieu Peninsular. We have done a couple of trips in our little Toyota Coaster. ( Called "La Dolce Vita") and looking forward to a lot more. Planning to go up the middle later this...

It's the first day of Autumn today, you know what that means...... less than 8 weeks left to make the motor home ready for its annual migration NORTH.

I am looking at the "Fiamma Roll Tank", would these pass at "Self contained" free camping sites?, they are wheeled plastic tanks that sit on the ground to collect the grey water. Is there any up-dated info. on what or what not to have to satisfy the requirements?

Hi, can anyone suggest a 16" or 18" caravan model, late 80's to early 2000's, that has a toilet cubicle? Thanks -- Edited by Bloekom on Friday 4th of March 2016 05:16:33 AM

Just reaching out to all you nomads travelling north from Mackay in the next few weeks and west from Townsville after that. Tracey and Dexter (her small dog) who is "ONEWOMANWANDERING" is walking her way around Australia to raise funds for the Black Dog Institute who have lost $50,000 in...

Went to see the painted silo's at Brim last few days. Well worth going for a look and stayed at the camping ground in Brim for $10 per night. Electricity, hot showers, very clean and friendly people. It's only a one horse town, but has a general store and small pub. My next trip is up to Darwin for a few wee...

Hi own a 1999 ford transit 2.5 TD motor home ,we have just completed the big lap the transit was very reliable but way under powered before we head off again I need a power upgrade . Has anybody fitted a different engine to one of these or ideas in upping the pulling power, it runs the Lucas epic injector p...

Big day for me today, right Cataract done. Left one a few years ago. Aussie Paul.

Just wondering as to the value of carrying a kayak I plan to do a bit of fishing and other half wants to do a bit of site seeing Wondering if the 2 and a half seater is the way to go so I can control it when I am on my own, which will be most of the time Keen on a bit of feedback Cheers

Has anyone used one of these ? has had good reviews and considering buying one as very small and compact just add water for your coffee fix !

Hi Everyone, Need some electrical advice please. I have an AVan Erin Mark 2 poptop and I have just fitted a new Banten Antenna which is very good. I need to get 12 volts to it for the built in amplifier. A potential source of 12 volt is the panel whose image I have attached to this post. It is easily accessib...

I have been looking at a well known of brand off road caravan. A load sharing air suspension option is available made by Top Gun Trailers on the Sunshine Coast. It is an expensive option. I have been told the suspension is second to none BUT the suspension is frequently supplied with all sorts of problem...

Do people fit any type of windscreen protection to deflect flying stones/etc or is it pot-luck.

We are travelling from Adelaide to the Grampians in April. Looking for either a free or low fee place to stay overnight on route . Maybe Dimboola or Nhill. Any suggestions please.

A lot has changed since I was last here about a year ago. Firstly I'm the only one here, makes a change from being full every time I've arrived. The power situation is now quite different. With coin slots on the side of the Power box it is now $1 an hour. The showers are still $2 for 3 minutes for hot water. Th...

Wanted help, might suit a retired person or couple to have free accomodation in return for a few hours help a day around the farm or a camp site. Looking for long term help, for you to join in the farm life, fit in with us and have a relaxed fun outlook on life. No skills required and very flexible about the ro...

A male patient is lying in bed in the hospital, wearing an oxygen mask over his mouth and nose. A young student nurse appears and gives him a partial sponge bath. "Nurse,"' he mumbles from behind the mask, "are my testicles black?" Embarrassed, the young nurse replies,...