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Soul Singer Percy Sledge has died of liver cancer at the age of 73. Born 1941 in Alabama when racial segregation prevailed in the south. He started his working life in the cotton fields and was discovered whilst working as an orderly in a hospital. His song "When a Man Loves a Woman" is listed...

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We have just brought a nisson ST and a 20ft Starcraft and find that we seem to be using a lot of fuel. It is an auto/diesel how is the best way to drive

Hello all, I joined the forum in Jan 2013 before heading off on what turned into a 7 month trip. Back at home in Tasmania atm. Thinking of heading off in July for a few months. North to Longreach via Dubbo, Lightning Ridge and places in between then perhaps to the coast before heading into NSW and ACT. W...

Hi Campers, I bought one of those mats that do not track dirt indoors (c-gear or something like that?) it was discussed on the forum just recently. It absolutely PONGS!!! Bought it at Bunnings (as recommended) for $5 and no wonder it was reduced from $10.50!!! Anybody got one of these and how do you...

Was reading the Nomad news about Warrnambool vic and that got me thinking about caravan parks at Emerald qld, last time we were up that way the only camping seemed to be near the bridge so we moved on to Saffire. (not that that was a bad move) As we intend to be heading that way shortly, would anyone have a...

Pulled in here this morning for 1 night. $25.00 for a powered site for 2 people. Park is well laid out, showers and toilets first class so is the laundry. I had lots of laundry to catch up on. Dump point also, although I didn't ask the charge if you are not staying at the CP. Highly recommended.

Requesting comments - positive or negative - on Isuzu Elf motorhomes Thanks Lesley

https://www.mainroads.wa.gov.au/UsingRoads/TouringWAMaps/Pages/TouringWAMaps.aspx

Was having a little play around, wanting something unique for a friend of ours that has recently purchased an A-van for herself - this is my effort:

Have not really paid much attention to it before but with all this talk about applying the GST to food decided that next time we did our weekly shopping I would check the docket to see what was what. Purchased cereals, frozen chips, sauces, meat, coffee, tea to name a few and none of these items had GST - h...

Freedom camp at Kentucky, near Uralla, NSW, has just announced a freedom camp in town, opposite the general store/café. Toilets available 24 hour stop over, approx. 4k off New England Highway.

anyone using a land rover discovery diesel as a tow vehicle....comments please

I have a faulkener that needs replacing. I have a choice 1.replace the awning only. 2.replace awning and roller. 3. replace the whole lot. Now my problem is cost and finding a good work shop in Perth to do the work at a reasonable price. The whole lot is 15 years old. So far I have had a quote for $1500 fo...

How can I reduce my towball weight, I have a Franklin G2 Concept, dual axleCompliance plate stamped as 160kgBall scales show 220kgsTug is a 2006,3L Patrol, tow capacity is 2500kgs so no prob thereHitch is HR Thanks

Appreciate your advice thanks.

Hello all, I joined the forum in Jan 2013 before heading off on what turned into a 7 month trip. Back at home in Tasmania atm. Thinking of heading off in July for a few months. North to Longreach via Dubbo, Lightning Ridge and places in between then perhaps to the coast before heading into NSW and ACT. W...

We drive an 80 series cruiser and an Oztent and like bush camping

What a sad day, knowing the great, the one and only Richie Benaud has passed away today. Summer just won't be the same without Richie's thoughtful commentary. May he rest in peace.

I saw Cat Stevens at the local Caravan Park yesterday, he was looking a little sad. "Awning has broken" he said, rather dejectedly. -- Edited by petengail on Monday 13th of April 2015 01:16:50 PM