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Hi Has anyone travelled along the Savannah way between Normanton and Borroloola recently? What is this section of the road like? Also thinking of going in to Lorella Springs. Any info would be appreciated . Helbob

Can we expect to see a mob of Swedes cleaning up some of our Country roads shortly ? K.J.

.......at Melbourne airport for Mr and Mrs Kiwi (Kiwi as and Kiwi Rainbow). Now it might be a bit soggy due to the wet weather down south but hey I can't do everything.

Hi was hoping that someone could help us please or has anyone had a similar problem with a Jayco Starcraft 2014 model. Our TV, aerial and radio no longer work although they have been fine for the past 3 months . I have checked the actual TV and this works when plugged into another 12v socket. There seems...

Hi everyone I'm getting ready for our first trip in the caravan but I was wondering do you buy special sheet that fit the queen size mattresses in the caravan due to the round ends on them ? If anyone has advice on the subject would really appreciate it thanks Robin

He was a widower and she a widow. They had known each other for a number of years being high school classmates and having attended class reunions in the past without fail. This 55th anniversary of their class, the widower and the widow made a foursome with two other singles. They had a wonderful eveni...

Hi All, just wondering if anyone has installed or knows about this relatively new heating system that works off the hot water system. Is it efficient, economical and can it be run while traveling like you can a diesel about an hour before you stop for the night when it's freezing. or does an Ibis revers...

We have just ordered a new Jayco Silverline and it will be delivered at the end on September. At present we are both working, and for a few months will be just doing weekend trips to get used to it. It is our first caravan so i guess we have a lot to learn. Early next year we will retire and take to the road. Hope...

We have been on the road for almost three years now starting from Central Coast, NSW and loving it. So far we have spent over two years in WA and still have lots to see, but we might not have a lot of money but we do have a lot of time! Where to go next? Talking to other people or the use of Wikicamps app usually he...

Need advise on cell batteries with the longest amp hours

Which is the best way to store/carry diesel, Plastic or Metal containers? Both are yellow. I asked at the store and got, "Dunno". I'm assuming metal but I thought I would ask. Thanks, Nomes.

Hi all, Does anyone have one of the above and how do you use it if no 240v is available? (Free Camping). I have done a little thinking on the matter and pretty sure I know how to go about it but just before I purchase I thought I'd ask the question. It has a 700w motor.

I often see this question on the forum, so I have attempted to provide a simplified explanation in the solar sub section (inside Techies). If you are one of the many who feel you need this type of information I hope you find it helps your understanding.

Can;t help but notice the amount of vans both small & large behind fully loaded vehicles here in WA with NO WDH's. Also the amount that come into free camps at 8-9 pm & gone before daylight; seems more like a mission against the clock rather than a holiday.. JC.

HI guys. i am looking for some suggestions on what induction cooker to get when i get my camper trailer.

<I have just returned from prospecting in W.A. consequently I have a new joke repertoire gleaned from the grizzly old prospectors sitting round our camp fire each night with their Green Ginger Wine until liquormortis set in..>.... A bakery owner hires a young female shop assistant who l...

Aussie Paul & Erils SA adventure July 2015Well, what an enlightening 10 days we have just had. Due to babysitting duties and Eril's trip to Tassie we had an 11 day window to get away. I had some business stuff to pick up in Adelaide and we wanted to visit Erils sisters family.My main job to get the van r...

hi was hoping that someone could help us please or has anyone had a similar problem with a Jayco Starcraft 2014 model. Our TV, aerial and radio no longer work although they have been fine for the past 3 months . I have checked the actual TV and this works when plugged into another 12v socket. There seems t...

G'day, just posted a brief precis'/photos of our prospecting trip to Laverton W.A in 'I Digress'...we were away 6 weeks and had to return to Bendigo for repairs to our Van etc after our bush camp got caught in the 100 km winds/electrical storms north west of Laverton W.A.....interesting trip..g...

Just arrived at Ban Ban Springs (Sth Qld). Lots of other RVs here. Had a smooth trip from Westwood (west of Rocky). Passed oodles of RVs heading north.