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No wonder a lot of us like free camping, we have almost completed a trip to far nth qld going up via the inland and coming down the east coast. the truckies and the people one meets whether on the road or in camps are helpful ,friendly and enjoy the company of others. On the coast however in caravan parks if...

Gday... This is not my rig ... but was at the Mitchell Caravan Park in Bourke NSW. I missed seeing it leaving but it would be interesting to see on the road. Cheers - John

QLD: Faulty solar systems present fire riskDate: 24th June 2015 The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) is reminding owners of Blueline Solar branded solar systems to check their systems for recalled isolator switches. Several models of DC isolator, including recalled Avanco models, have been identi...

been trying to find one of these on the web but must be inputing the wrong name thats used for these ?? , They screw onto the side of the sink with hose attatchment beside the overflow slots on the sink. Can someone please steer me in the right direction and where to purchase . Kindly appreciated

Hi all, Been thinking again. If small towns want more GN's to stopover for. Be it overnight, through .........2-3days. Why not give a few discount incentives .IGA do fuel coupons for groceries.( Coffee shops. Some buy Two hoties Tea & coffee + cake & get soming off a loaf of every day brea...

Well I have my Planer Diesel Heater in place, and it is working like dream. With the weather down here at Melb. it's a blessing. It wasn't all that difficult, just finding the suitable space inside the van and then making sure no beams, cables or pipes in the way underneath. Was a power cable close by, so w...

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I'm currently in the process of designing a couple of simple charts so my other half can understand a little better what the numbers mean that's displayed by my Solar Charge Controller and hopefully get her to read the numbers before plugging something into charge (like her laptop) whenever she feel...

Hi all, Ive checked the forum and cant find mention of this, but if its been done before, my apologies in advance. I was looking for advice regarding the MPPT Controllers available on E bay, I read somewhere that some controllers offered for sale there were not MPPT, but that they are actually the PWM ty...

Oooops mean't to post techies...., hate how you can't delete a post please see techies -- Edited by frangipani on Thursday 6th of August 2015 09:37:31 PM

Gee,one only finds out problems if first experienced by oneself or somebody else tells you. I've just been discharged from hospital after a total left hip replacement. I go to the doctor with the facts that I'm not allowed to drive my old manual 4WD for about 6 - 8 weeks because of the op.so I'd like a temp...

Original List 1. Handsome 2. Charming 3. Financially successful 4. A caring listener 5. Witty 6. In good shape 7. Dresses with style 8. Appreciates finer things 9. Full of thoughtful surprises What I Want in a Man, Revised List (age 32) 1. Nice looking 2. Opens car doors, holds chairs 3. Has enough m...

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For all of you in education, with sons, grandsons, or who just love the things little kids say ~ a reminder that adult words are often taken literally..... 'Circumcised' ? (this is priceless!) A teacher noticed that a little boy at the back of the class was squirming around, scratching his c...

Please before you head out on the trip of a lifetime give a thought to your health. By simply asking your GP to refer you to a Cardiologist you may save your family a lot of anguish. Most of the major hospitals have grey nomads as patients and this becomes complicated when the partner cannot operate the...

Due to the on-going personal attacks on me by one person on this Forum, I have decided this is not a site I want to remain on. I do this with some sadness and regret, as I have made some good (mainly web) friends here and I want to thank you all for the help and advice you have given me in the past Safe travelling...

Be aware there are fake Windows 10 being offered for download, the programs has a ransom bug attached and it will ruin your computer if the ransom is not paid, I found this information on a Govt website. Sorry but that's all I can tell you, just be careful where you download the programs from. Hope no one g...

The free camp at the show grounds in Port Hedland is now closed. I asked at Visitors Centre if it will reopen and they are not sure. There will be a Counsel meeting at end of month and a decision will be made then. August is festival month and that was excuse for closure. Local opinion is reopen next month a...

Hi All, Anyone here using the Stone Stomper stone guards on you car and van. How are they. What I have read so far, they seem the way to go in protecting the new investment on our adventures. Your feed back please. Hey Jim & Lambie

A guy fell asleep on the beach for several hours and got horrible sunburn, specifically to his upper legs. He went to hospital, and was promptly admitted after being diagnosed with second-degree burns..With his skin already starting to blister, and the severe pain he was in, the doctor prescribed c...