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Well we have been on the road for nearly 12 weeks and have traveled from Brisbane to Derby so far. Absolutely loving the experience. We have stayed in free camps, show grounds and caravan parks ( not very many of these tho ) We have met some wonderful people along the way, been invited to camp out on people...

Hi All First post and about to start our long dreamed journey around Oz. Property in south west of WA settles on Friday. Unfortunately bought caravan first ( saw the design we wanted Royal Flair 23 ft before buying car) . Caravan is currently stored. Now ready to buy car to tow. Looking at a brand new Gra...

hi all, I'm on the road. in nt at present and intend heading to s.a end of the month. I have wickicamps but would like to pick your collective brains about good, reasonably priced - or free - camping along the way. I'm thinking of taking a bit under a week to do it. don't need to do the tourist bit so it's jus...

Just wondering if anyone has had a similar problem. The pressure valve on the water inlet was stuffed, no water pressure at all. After replacing the valve all was good for about 6 months. Now I have another problem, every now and then there is no water at all. It appears there is a back pressure and the onl...

I need advise please as I am at a loss. I have a Toshiba laptop with a power supply which says it needs an imput of 240v, 50 to 60htz and 2.0amp. I am trying to charge it off the pictured laptop car charger/invertor but it wont work.I used to charge my 17" Apple Macbook computer on it no problems. As soon...

Very helpful young man there, in Elizabeth Street, at the rear of the AutoPro Shop. He couldn't help us, but found someone who could.

Four dead in fiery crashes on WA roads,Four people have died in two separate car crashes on Western Australian roads overnight. Police say three people were incinerated in a crash near Geraldton about 2:00 am. Their car burst into flames after colliding with another vehicle on Chapman Road. The dri...

Hi folks. Ive noticed recently that my 9kg bottles are not completely emptying out before the gas appliances in the 'van refuse to go. Ive no idea how old the bottles are, they came with the van new when bought about 11 months ago. The gas has come from various sources - not from the same supplier. When t...

The lawyer says to the wealthy art collector tycoon. "I have some good news and I have some bad news...." The tycoon replies, "I've had an awful day, let's hear the good news first." The lawyer says: "Well, your wife invested $5,000 in two pictures this week that she figure...

We finally have our new vehicle . get the canopy tomorrow,end of next week we hit he road..More photos to follow..don't know how to make photo smaller sorry Diane Don

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The trailer I tow behind my small motorhome is due for registration (NSW) in Sept. Each year it needs a new Safety Inspection Report. How do other Grey Nomads from NSW deal with this problem when travelling for extended periods of time in areas other than NSW? For example, in Melbourne early this yea...

Advent Park 345 Kalamunda Road Maida Vale Perth phone 08 94545341. Daily cost is $3 with an additional -50c for van to be connected to power. Powered sites $36-. Big area and prefers the Nomads. Can leave vehicle & van for $5- plus power. Bus past front gate on the hour and location is not far from air...

Firstly let me say we love our babyq bbq, and I feel it is by far the best bbq out there, but, I am on my second grill plate now, the first rusted out really bad in just over 3 years, I treated it correctly, no water on it while hot, cleaned and oiled as per instructions but the dreaded rust came through. Now to...

Hi all, can you tell me when travelling from NSW to QLD do I need to tell vast to switch to QLD or will my NSW registratigon continue over into QLD? Cheers Greg

G'day. Home is a 1991 Mazda T 3500. It's a bit like the owner, older model, but well maintained. If you have one, or a Coaster, you sit next to the motor. The insulation under the bonnet is just worn out. Any suggestions on replacement, please ? Regards Pipes

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Yes folks another GN meet up at Emerald at Lake Maraboon C1,2&3 have finally caught up with Dave (Glenelg) at Emerald we have been chasing him since Normanton. Anyway we have eventually met up and after a bottle or two of red over happy hour further friendships have been formed.

I wonder what would happen today if the modern Generation were suddenly to face the Interest Rates hike that we had to endure back in the 80"s,? I remember receiving the letters from the bank, almost every week saying,:- Sorry to inform you but from next week the interest rate on your loan will be...

BANANA PANCAKES INGREDIENTS 1 BANANA - the larger the better. 2 EGGS METHOD 1. Mash banana in a bowl. 2. Add eggs and beat well. 3. Melt butter or marg in frying pan. 4. Cook on medium both sides. 5. AND THEN EAT. NOTES 1. It's quicker to cook one big pancake then cut with lifter into pieces befo...