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Last Christmas I got a Ceramic Tagine as a present, but hadn't used it, because I wasn't sure how to. Last friday I decided to give it a go, and made a lamb and apricot tagine. It was so tender and juicy, so we'll be having a few more tagine meals from now on. Because you can use it on a stove top, I'll be packing...

hi all techies my first question on this forum I have a bt50 tray back with aux batt under tray and 125w solar panel on roof racks on vehicle I want to run cable from solar to a controller in rear of vehicle another from controller to + - on a bus bar another cable from bus bars to the aux batt another cable fr...

Anybody done this road towing a caravan, I have a 20 ft caravan being towed behind a ford ranger ? I'm not a speed freak, i don't mind taking my time enjoying the scenery, going around october eventually getting to mallacoota to do some fishing in my kayak and resting up. Pomme.

First it was our Federal polllies: "conversation" with - rather than discuss or talk with "engage" - rather than meet or discuss or talk with and to Then our State govts picked up on these weasel words and now we have reporters and TV commentators using these words. Why not say wh...

Looking for recommendations of free camps on the Stuart Hwy to Darwin. I am then travelling to Broome and down to Perth via the northern Hwy. Any ideas would be appreciated.

Have towed the van 50ks lot of pig rooting. Van has ESC a hitch which moves both ways and I kept leveler bars on. Should I dis guard the bars now to stop the jerking? Second Q: I have 2x150W solar panels on top, but I am on a power site at present, why would the battery charge go into error mode and start beepin...

Any free camps near Corryong?

Hi All We are currently on a sheep and mixed grain farm of 7000 hectacres about 25 mins out of Brookton (which has a pub, newsagency, IGA and two servos, plus a few other shops like chemist and hospital). The larger town with a Coles and plenty of shops is about an hour away We are here till end of December an...

Revealed: how secret talks to find stolen rocket launchers broke down Eamonn Duff Published: October 25, 2015 - 12:45AM They were the failed negotiations which have left a cache of missile launchers in unknown hands and Australia in a state of limbo. Four years ago, tentative talks began between co...

What a great lot you are. Having travelled mostly on my own for the best part of 2015, it's great meeting up with so many of you. First it was Ethanol (Mike) & Justcruisin (Jim & Leonie) - when we travelled together across to the east from Norseman. We met up a few more time after that too; and now we...

hi just new to the grey nomads and would like to know has anybody know much aboutbrilliant cobra off road caravan they are sold by bellarine caravans as we are thinking about buying one they seem good value for what they give you. would love some feedback about them thanks

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Hi everyone I recently bought the above van, 2007 model, and have been trying to find information about it. The company that built them no longer exists. My question relates to a statement in some info i did find, that it is solar ready. There are no panels on the van at the moment but i intend to add them. T...

We have the option of purchasing a one owner 2004 Toyota Prado with 175,000s,on the clock,price $24000.Service history by reputable local dealer.Has many extras including reversing mirror,towbar etc...vehicle in excellent condition.will be towing a caravan with gross tow of under 1500kg,13...

It seems like the Echuca Council who run the Echuca caravan park in Crofton street are not really RV friendly as the new managers are charging $20 to use their dump point and also do not accept the Imformation centre as a booking agent now Dont know what is going on but not acceptable for vanners There is a...

This is a great place to overnight. Unfortunately not a lot to see in or around the town. $12 per night powered, $6 unpowered. Good clean toilets and showers. Washing machine free. Camp kitchen with BBQ and microwave. Bag of golf clubs free to use on golf course across the road. Townspeople are very fr...

Just wondered what would it cost to hire a caravan say for 2 week ,have been wondering about it ,we have a van here that gets used about 0nce a month for a bout 3 days then its parked up till next time, so if i had to hire it out 18 foot single beds what would i get for it on a week to week, just thought save a lot...

I don't see any talk on here about the CMCA rally here in Albany , thought there might be a few Grey Nomads down here ? Albany is alive with motor homes and caravans this week there everywhere and still rolling in and a few not sure on using the godforsaken roundabout Stuss

some people who are real Christians can be easily offended by some posts. people should consider every ones views are different. whether the person is Christian or not. posts need to be considerate of all people.

Free camp at the southern end of town - near Red Bridge on the left hand side. Near creek - no facilities but toilets available in middle of town (250metres away). Very roomy.