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How to cut a rope in an emergency without a knife or a pair of sissors , cheers. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCNwxqP7l44#t=76

http://www.accc.gov.au/media-release/do-you-have-dangerous-infinity-cables-in-your-house

i have 500 swift cooker.ignition switch failed.purchased a switch which needs fitting from rear of front panel due to non genuine.does anyone know how to remove front panel which forms entire stove top?

Hi All. An article in the current issue of the local newspaper states that TEN portable fridges have been stolen from campers since the beginning of 2015. Apparently they check out the new arrivals and then during the night help themselves. The Manager of the 1770 camping area has installed motion ac...

Hi can anyone help me out ,I have tried 2 times to post an add in the for sale section of this site and both times have been unsuccessful, Has anyone else posted an add if so what did you do .Any help would be welcomed THANKYOU. JOHN.

Hi from Adam and Abby, We've probably bumped into some of you already, met some lovely people on our travels so far and seen some amazing sights, you just never know whats around the corner! Except in the Pilbarra! maybe where you pretty much think someone has dumped you into Ground hog day! Hurrah for...

I am considering purchasing a motorhome (new or used) that: * is built to a high standard * can easily/safely flat tow a small car * has good storage space * has seating for and will comfortably sleep at least 4 people * isn't too large, eg one that will fit on most caravan sites * and that I can reverse down m...

http://douglas.qld.gov.au/council-crack-illegal-camping/

http://yeoeleven.blogspot.com.au/2015/05/couldnt-wait-for-month-end.html

While staying at the very reasonably priced, neat, friendly & clean CP at Hillston NSW we visited the Ex-Servicemans & Citizens Club just a few minutes walk down the road for dinner. After 42 years of eating Chinese cuisine at hundreds of locations we can honestly say that the food at this ven...

I am currently on a six month trip from central Victoria to Darwin then down aroun the west coast. Lots of time to do some knitting. I have lots of patterns at home but nothing with me. I have been trying to get some knitting patterns for toddlers Size 2. Not many book in shops these days and not having muc...

I am wondering if the road from Ban Ban Springs to Childers is hilly, would it be ok towing a van across that way. Lance C

I have been reading other Grey Nomads blogs with interested, and just realised, that after almost four years on the road, that I have never put up ours. I don't have a website, I normally email it out to family and friends. So, here it is, our latest - enjoy.

Yep, I will spend tomorrow packing up, hooking up and then spend the rest of the day loafing around, what was I doing today then mmmm. Early Sunday morning I will leave here in fantastic Byron Bay, NSW north coast and heading to Gin Gin for one night then further north after that. I have Townsville in my s...

Hi All, Does anyone out there know of an Australian supplier for the subject tape. It is used for sealing van roofs etc and is apparently very effective. It is available on Ebay but, the postage from the US is pretty expensive. Also, has anyone had personal experience with the product. I have to replace...

well we set off and made Merimbula and went to a C/P only to be parked up next to Barbs sons in laws (what are the odds of that) the following morning we set off early, 6.30am and made good time.. Until.. A burst tyre on the trailer ment a tyre change and further on a replacement of two new tyres on the trailer...

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-05-08/kwinana-freeway-multiple-vehicle-fatal-crash-in-heavy-fog/6454934?section=wa-- Edited by kiwijims on Friday 8th of May 20...

Well have now been able to tick that one off my list

I currently have my van/ute in storage in Perth after doing the trek across from Broken Hill, down SA peninsulars and over the Nullabor with friends of my sister. they have now moved on and I did a quick flight back to Brisbane- here until mid June. When I go back to Perth I need to make that decision, or tos...

Met this guy John (mr Red) at greens , not happy with his name of course. Can you imagine two Reds together. Nice to meet you John & Bev. From Geelong. I told him I new a member of this forum down there Fay ( moons) it worked out that Bev & Fay are sisters. Small world isn't it. Gota friend sta...