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Been reading a bit about putting in a house split A/C rather than two Ibis roof units, from what I have read the power draw of the Ibis units is a lot more than a split system. So I am thinking mounting an inverter A/C on the back bumper and having one outlet in the bedroom, but would like a second outlet in the...

Coral Coast Top Tourist Park - Ingham Rd - Garbutt - near the airport - $33/night Lovely shade - angled sites for easy reversing . Cleanest amenities we have seen in a long time - fresh flowers and large fan in the ladies. A bit noisy due to aircraft but not enough to bother us - no noise late night or ea...

How's your math.... I had a 10 Lt container with about 1.5 Lt's in it, I filled it to the 10 Lt mark, then looked at the bowser and it read 11.36 Lt. Luckily I was only topping up the gerry can, console opperator and the manager say the bowsers are correct and I had to pay the full price. I've filled this cont...

If Travelling to FNQ don't miss Cooktown Caravan Park - scrupulously clean, reasonable rates and friendly owners, they sell themselves as ' having no sand-flies' which is something the others cant claim.

Hi I am traveling to Wester Australia from NSW with my dogs in June . Is the water drinkable crossing the Nullarbor also heading to Geraldton via Northam up through Dalwallinu, Perenjori to Geraldton. would it be best to buy water for them. Thanks

We plan a trip up the Bruce Highway staying at Gympie, Gladstone and Monto and invite advice on caravan parks in or near those towns. Have read some pretty poor reviews, and Gladstone in particular seems a difficult place to obtain powered site fees. Any help welcome.

hi guys, just a question. we are planning on taking about 2 months next June /July 2016 and going up to Port Douglas. we have a wedding to attend and thought what a great time to take some long service and look around up north. do we need to pre book into caravan parks at that time of year, or can we wing it with...

FIFTY SHADES OF GREY BY PAM AYRES The missus bought a Paperback, down Shepton Mallet way, I had a look inside her bag;... T'was "Fifty Shades of Grey".Well I just left her to it, And at ten I went to bed. An hour later she appeared; The sight filled me with dread. In her left hand she held a rope;...

What a lovely time we have had today, met up with Doug here in Townsville and had lovely morning cuppa which spilt over to the pub across the corner for lunch. Pete and Doug traded techie talk about the Colorado and we spoke of lots of other topics inckuding our trip to Cape York next week -minus the car and...

But I like it .. -- Edited by Aus-Kiwi on Wednesday 20th of May 2015 09:45:50 PM -- Edited by Aus-Kiwi on Wednesday 20th of May 2015 09:46:50 PM

driving along the Eyre Highway yesterday I was pulled over by the police. My crime was not speeding but not slowing to 25kph while said gentleman had a car pulled over in the other side of the road as I passed. He was lovely, doing community service yesterday warning interstate drivers of the rules. Th...

Hello again Whats better, a Mercedes Sprinter or VW Crafter?

we would love to go to Birdsville for the music festival in July. Can anyone tell us what we would need to go there and what the track is like. We have a camper trailer and a new Holden colarado. Besides water and fuel, anything else. New to outback camping.

A biker is riding by the zoo when he sees a little girl leaning into the lion's cage. Suddenly, the lion grabs her by the cuff of her jacket and tries to pull her inside to slaughter her, under the eyes of her screaming parents.The biker jumps off his Harley, runs to the cage and hits the lion square on the no...

I have a brother 9 years younger than me & whom I haven't had an contact with for 0ver 40 years. I was writing t him when he was in Vietnam but his last letter said don't write to this address as I am going back to NZ (he was in the NZ army) & I'm not sure if I will sign on for another 3 years. That was the l...

has anyone mounted a front tow bar on their Patrol? Allan

Today we picked up our Jurgens Tooradin van from Jurgens. We took it back for some minor additions. Such a refreshing difference. All work was carried out professionally and in a timely manner. We are thrilled to bits. Thank you so much to Paul Cotch and Anthony Assaw for making our Jurgens exper...

Hi all and others, Next weekend I intend to be at Lloyd Jones Weir doin some fishin and drinkin and nuttin much else for a while ....so if ya passing or stopping come and say Giday. Colleen (Ame25 ) and I will be there for a while tryin to catch a fish !!! Cheers... Sarg.

When I saw this on TV the other day I thought it sounded grosse. My wife brought some home last night and I tried it. It actually tastes pretty good. The Vegemite isn't full strength, it's more like a mix of caramel and vegemite, so it isn't over powering. I think I'm a fan of it now.