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Just saying Hi as new to the Forum. We have returned to caravanning after 25 years, back then we had a Viscount 14' poptop and travelled much of the Eastern states when the kids were young, plus each winter out in the opal fields of Yowah and Quilpie areas for fossicking. Retired now, we have just bought...

I often look at "Landline" on ABC TV. My goodness,the folk in the outback with cattle and dust about have to keep checking their health with this Q fever about. There have been two federally funded studies,but never again. Email the Feds to do another study/review and show some care for our...

have just started to reinstall the frig in caravan the previous owners had removed it and where trying to build a room for the toilet where it was at the moment its sitting in the middle of the van now want to put the frig back in where it should be appears to run fine on 240 but not sure on gas , is the...

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Hi, I'm just wondering if anybody else has had the problem of any Dometic windows falling out while travelling? My husband closed the window before we left Katherine, and I checked it, as I didn't realise that he'd locked it. It was fully locked. We reached Roper River, only to find that our toilet wind...

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Hi to you all We are from VIC am over 60 (just a little) and therefore have a SENIORS card. This card is is issued by the VIC state gov and READS The holder is valued member of our community Please extend every courtesy and assistance. As g/ns cant afford or don't wish to pay for over rated c/parks at over rat...

'We' are very new to the motorhome world and seeking some advice from those with more experience. Can anyone give me some 'pros' and/or 'cons' on hydraulic levellers. Suppliers and/or guesstimates re pricing of same. Cannot find a great deal of info online & those that do make no suggestion of pr...

We are presently staying at the freedom camp at Bauple Queensland (near Maryborough). The locals are trying hard to survive and put in a freedom camp to attract visitors and income to their village. I think it is fair to say that the locals think council has not been helpful and searches of the int...

Just testing the waters and thinking about buying a caravan park, I have travelled with my two dogs, one large one small and was considering what I like about a park, though most of the time I freedom camped. What I was thinking to introduce if I bought a park: A place to toilet and walk the dogs off leash, a...

New free camp at show grounds opp school , 20 mins to hervey Bay ,5mins to Howard with all the shops for the most supplies and 20 mins to Burrum Heads . not listed yet not sure of hours.

We are buying a new annexe for our van. Want to get something not too flimsy but easy for us to put up as we are in our 70s. The van we have ordered is 19 ft KakodA. Any thought that would help us decide would be much appreciated

Camped up at Nyah (great free camp) for a bit, HWMBO was chatting to a couple of guys, called me over, one was indeed a member on here - but can't remember his user name (stays logged in) -nice man, been on the road six years, heading to a couple of house sits in Perth area. Told him about the Meetup at Seabir...

We are embarking on our virgin trip across the Nullarbor early October with the dog. Any recommendations on good places to stay between Sydney and the south-western corner of WA? We have 8 weeks to get there and back and love to free camp, but may have to hit a CP from time to time if it gets too hot and we n...

Hi every1, grey but no nomad yet. We hope to get on the road for good early next year when I have finished the van and all other things are sorted. Just saying hello for now. regards Gmd

Hi all,just a warning to those that my need to buy things at Repco in Canarvon. I bought a 150 W inverter that I had trouble with $187 (since had problem fixed) went to Repco in Canarvon who had a 20 percent sale on.Yes they could get me one up from down south for $315 special price,as I needed it for my CPAP ma...

For those who are self contained and what a peaceful site with 360 degree views, birds, two dams & a delightful host. This site is just 9k out of Mareeba. A great base to explore the area from. $5 pp great value.

Living near the Ocean, Can have it's draw-backs.................. K.J.

Anyone going to this festival? I stay at The Palms CP - $30 night unpowered and $37 night powered camper trailer site. All entertainment free. Google the program. Also, if anyone knows of a house on 1 to 5 acres in NW Tassie for sale, I am looking for one. Will go over Nov/Dec to have a look around. --...