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HELLO TO ALL, NEW THIS SORT OF THING SO HERE GO. WIFE AND I ARE GOING TO TAS IN FEB THIS YEAR. LEAVING ON THE MORNING FERRY. I AM TRYING TO FIND CARAVAN ACCOMODATION FOR TWO DAYS BEFORE LEAVING, REASONABLY CLOSE TO THE TERMINAL. I WILL BE APPROACHING MELBOURNE FROM THE SOUTH EAST AND WOULD PREFER TO S...

Football & the Blond Of all the blonde jokes, this one has to be the best -- because it makes football make sense! A guy took his blonde girlfriend to her first football game. They had great seats right behind their team's bench. After the game, he asked her how she liked it. "Oh, I really l...

I want to now go from Adelaide to Melbourne and take my van on the Spirit of Tasmania. I am not very confident driving in lots of traffic , but want to take a bout 6 weeks driving one end to the other. Would like to go up to Cradle Mountain and then have intentions of going to a few Auctions all of the place. N...

Hey Folk how many of you made it to the Gold Guitar Fest..?..and where are you..went for a drive through Motor Home area under the rail but because we use nick names in here, couldn't find a GN anywhere..lol..Salty

Not sure if in correct place but admin can advise if in wrong place. Putting up for a friend who just come out the other side of cancer. Since her illness she and her husband have decided that their time together is more important so unfortunatly she is selling her hairdressing salon in Ulladulla afte...

Hello everyone, We've got a Windsor caravan and having a problem with a water leak coming in through the window winder, and we've replaced the winder 4 times now and it's still leaking. Rivets, Arm and between the winder and window frame have all been sealed. Any suggestions on where the water might be...

Hi All I thought you might enjoy my experience. Before Christmas my son bought me a new $15 cover for my Tablet on the internet on Flea Bay. It was due to arrive in Australia somewhere around the 10th January. As it had not arrived I sent a message to the seller who then asked me to confirm the address whi...

We are in the planning stage of traveling to WA later this year for our 2 year journey to this state and then into NT. We have never carried any over the past 5 years on the road but this time we will be in remote areas from time to time and feel that during this stage we should have some sort of support while tra...

I had a set of Maxxis 760 fitted to my 2007 Pajero and have only traveled 30000klm and are looking at having to replaced them with-in the next 10000klm. I have them rotated every 10000klm so they are all worn to some level, 50% of the klms was while towing a 6m Coromal. My question is, is this excessive wear...

hello everyone, we are staying at bells caravan park qld. near redcliffe , north brisbane. Would love to have some of our grey nomad friends call in for a cuppa. Regards. Rocket n strop -- Edited by the rocket on Friday 22nd of January 2016 09:29:56 PM

I just bought a new GPS and was using it on the first day. I followed its directions and at one point the magic voice said "Bear Left". Sure enough, on my left was the Zoo. Wonderful things these GPS's.

Now don't get green with envy on me please We here at Greens Lake have just finished 4 of probably the best days in history of GN visiting this great place. The weather has been in the mid to high 30's with today topping 40c. The lake has been like a mirror and about 5 mts out from the edge nice and clear. Stan...

WOMENS' SEMINAR The women were asked, "How many of you love your husband?" All the women raised their hands. Then they were asked, "When was the last time you told your husband you loved him?" Some women answered today, a few yesterday, and some couldn't remember. The...

Yep - it's finally happened. I've made the move. Chaotic transition because "The Spirit" had it's little bid at escape, so my furniture and car came across on a cargo boat. Removalists drove off at mid-day, leaving me with a stack of boxes, bags and whatever to sort out. Will prob...

have changed vehicles to a series 200 Landcruiser and need a lower hitch I currently have the old Hayman system (solid steel welded style) does anyone have 150mm drop hitch that they are interested in selling. Also looking for clearview mirrors

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I usually leave my gas bottle turned on when travelling so that when I stop en-route, my fridge automatically changes from 12v to gas and starts up without my having to access gas bottle and turn on. Does anyone see a problem here

I just found a new Surround Sound system for the van

Hi all, just picked up a new Silverline Outback towing with a 200 series Land-cruiser, my problem is when traveling the house batteries are not charging. I have checked the wiring at the tug and power is getting through but nothing happening in the charging department. Any ideas. Charges fine with th...

Perks of reaching 50 or being over 60 and heading towards 70! 1. You no longer think of speed limits as a challenge. 2. You quit trying to hold your stomach in no matter who walks into the room.3. You sing along with elevator music.4. Your eyes won't get much worse.5. Your investment in health insurance...