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We the willing, led by the unknowing, are doing the impossible for the ungrateful. We have done so much for so long with so little, we are now qualified to do anything with nothing!

Hi Travellers. My name is Gordon and my wife is Vicki and we have had our van for 2 years, but only travel part-time. I have just received my renewal notice for the van insurance (CIL) and would like to know others experience with them as I am considering changing because I find them very expensive. I know...

Sorry to keep you all waiting but here it is...have fun... Hoodathunkit

Can anyone tell me the pros and cons if i was to fit air bags to the rear of my ford territory to help level the car while towing my van

Has anyone used these type of levellers. I would appreciate your general advice especially as to using levellers when travelling solo. Thanks in anticipation.

I am repeating this request as I can't find it after my previous posts. Can anyone help with advice re towing our Jimny with a Winniebago Birdsville.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-05-22/restored-flying-boat-takes-pride-of-place-at-qantas-museum/6488426

Gday... Before I begin the post, I suggest in advance that I am aware that I am setting myself for a good pelting with rotten fruit and vegetables..... So, here I am ready

I read regularly with interest and bewilderment on a variety of forums (caravanning, 4x4, camping and gener...

Fitzroy Crossing , WA. today. Subjects; Chains ; D-shackles; Brake-away systems as in cable length, point of attachment to tug; function of the system by removing the pin; Licence; DUI check. Note; brake-away cables cannot be connected to the d-shackle with the chain, has to be an inderpendant poi...

A man placed some flowers on the grave of his dearly departed mother and started back toward his car when his attention was diverted to another man kneeling at a grave. The man seemed to be praying with profound intensity and kept repeating, "Why did you have to die? Why did you have to die?" T...

Very clever! G.

Has anybody been to Burren Junction of late , If so would you recommend visiting For Those who may not know where Burren Junction is it is between Lightning Ridge and Narrabri in north / west of NSW -- Edited by brickies on Friday 22nd of May 2015 09:26:27 AM

Just a hour or so ago I moved some new 220gm gas cans/cylinders from one cubby in the van to another spot. The cans were still in the shrink plastic which I thought protected them to some degree but how wrong I was. When moving the cans I dropped 2 cans about 6" onto the floor of the cubby and then heard...

Hi, I am technically not a grey nomad being 42 so thank you for accepting me....I am about to quit Corporate life and take my wife and young son on the road...I hope you can help with imparting some wisdom and experience. 1.) We like the Safari Legacy 226 Family van, anybody had experience with Safari...

Hi All, we are a couple of semi retired kiwis tripping around Oz for a year or so.... loving it so far! We must return to NZ for 3 months mid October, and will be departing & returning from NSW, just wondering if anyone has any recommendations for storage facilities? Or gas a bit of spare acreage for...

Looking at getting back into vanning after a 20 year break. Noticed a lot of vehicles towing wide vans without towing mirrors. I'm assuming that maybe they have a rear-view camera. Are these cameras legal i.l.o. of wide van mirrors?

What a terrible road, 15 ks of bone jarring, BUT it was well worth it., Well Miss Daisy and Athena are officially off roaders LOL -- Edited by frangipani on Friday 15th of May 2015 06:35:01 PM

I have seen a 2008 Jayco Sterling 25footer dual slide out for sale. Considering going and have a look. what should I be looking at to ensure its a good one.

Every box of raisins is a sad tale of grapes that could have been wine

Hi stop at this down to earth caravan Park $20 at night power site Camp Kitchen with fire pit and happy hour 4 pm every afternoon Wednesday and Sunday night camp oven meals , Gulargambone to 55 klm west of Gilgandra on the road to Lightning Ridge ,Great friendly host Bernadette and David , Were meet by Ber...