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Hi all, Firstly I did a Search on the subject of insurance for vans. We will be collecting our first ever new Jayco pop top at years end. I have a number of questions to ask. We have all our policies with NRMA = discounts. No claims ever. In the past we have had full 12 month cover on the boat, then went to la...

Hello Every one...We are looking at purchasing a Hema hn7 Navigator...For our caravan travels and would like to know if any one can give us some information on it ...Greatly Appreciated...

.....she traded in her broom and Tony's landed the hottest seat in Town!......lmao........Hoo Roo

Arrived today to 34 ° heat, 100k wind & dust, it was better to stay inside with the heat than outside with the dust & wind.

Hi, We could do with some advice We're buying a 4x4 motorhome and the vehicle comes with a 140 litre compressor fridge but there is an option for a 120L 3 way fridge. If we have solar panels (3 x 100 Watts) do we need a 3 way fridge (keeping in mind that we will be following the sun). We do want to camp wild a...

I would just like to say how excited I am with the arrival, on our great forum, the number of "newbies". This shows how Cindy's well moderated forum is held in high esteem. Aussie Paul.

Just heard on the radio [WA] that there is to be a trial of new, larger road trains [60m] carrying Iron Ore into Port Headland. these are 6.5m longer than any at the moment they will be restricted to 95kph. It is a three month trail, but at the cost of these you can bet it will be permanent.Where normal trail...

We are heading to Ipswich to do Grandparent duties for the next 3 weeks and are looking for a good caravan service place in the Ipswich area. We are looking at getting the van wheels serviced as well as the electric brakes. If anyone can give a good recommendation it would be appreciated. Thanks Geoff

There are a couple of types of worm farms, the composting and the bait farms. My interest is in the latter and I have been thinking of buying an already completed one ready to go, there are several on line. As a hobby with benefits, I would have bait when ever I wanted to fish and since worms multiply I coul...

Now we have Toyota Australia doing a recall of 171,000 vehicle covering almost its entire range (other than the L/Cruisers) for faulty air bags that may not work in an accident after 5 people died in the USA when the air bags should have deployed. What the hell is going on with new vehicles. Are they now...

Yesterday we had hot gale force from the west; whipping up huge dust storms that we could not go out doors as the dust just cut the eyes. Dust all through every thing, the lake had white caps every where, a shocker. Today, ice cold southerly . JC.

Just a heads up if you forgot but the camping caravan leasure feast is on this weekend at the sandown racecourse in melbourne google exibitors quiet a large turn out cheers

G'day. About 40 years ago, when I was a mere 32, I was driving extended tours out of Melbourne. We took tourists, virtually, all over this vast country. One little town, named Terowie, (SA) I found fascinating, mainly because this was where the American General, McArthur stood on the rail platform, a...

I thought I might share a couple of pics from the Big 4 Plantation Caravan Park in Carnarvon WA, after Cyclone Olwyn. It struck on Friday 13th March 2015, about 9am to 3pm for those that get spooked by Black Friday. Surprisingly there was almost no structural damage, but the Gum and Ficus trees took a ha...

The Satnav A new poem by Pam Ayres I have a little Satnav, It sits there in my carA Satnav is a driver's friend it tells you where you are. I have a little Satnav, I've had it all my lifeIt's better than the normal ones, My Satnav is my wife. It gives me full instructions, Especially how to drive"...

We saw this 'van at the Moree Showgrounds a few days ago. I'm guessing he had issues with the manufacturer.

Those that know Castle Hill in Townsville might have seen the sketch of the Saint on the side of the hill. Well the local Council decided to get in the footy spirit. -- Edited by Dougwe on Friday 2nd of October 2015 07:51:40 PM

HI OUT THERE GUYS,,,, Can anybody recommend a reasonable,,CARAVAN PARK On the Gold Coast,,To stay for a While,,PLEASE Thanks guys Philbe & Noni...

The $2.99 Seniors Special: We went to breakfast at a restaurant where the 'Seniors Special' was two eggs, bacon, hash browns and toast for $2.99.. "Sounds good" my wife said, "But I don't want the eggs". "Then I'll have to charge you $3.49 because you're ordering a la car...