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My 'van is less than 6 mnths old and following other posts about increasing the standard ATMs issued by the manufacturer, I contacted my one and they happily issued me a new VIN plate increasing the ATM by 450kg. The rules seem to vary from State to State - as my van is registered in WA, Im only interested i...

Hi all, As some of you might know I do some house sitting from time to time and am currently doing one as we speak. I don't advertise etc, just do them by word of mouth. I have just been asked to do a house sit in Tamworth May-June/July, sorry I forget if June or July (Uncle Al's fault). The lady sounds very nic...

Hi all, Have just had a bad experience with Budget Direct & feel the need to warn anyone interested. We have a 2006 Ford ute & coromal 900kg pop up caravan. We spend 6 months on the road each year. Recently we hit a wash-out in the road south of Cooktown which blew 2 tyres & cracked the chassis b...

new Colorado and new Kokoda 19.6ft van. the cars has done 21000 the van has done 20000.I have a Haymen Reese weight distribution system. The van is not overloaded forward of the dual wheels is only a queen size bed and clothes all up weight of the clothes would be round 200kgs. The ball weight on the van f...

Hello all - just wondering does anyone know what this road is like please?

Going to Aysens reserve on friday, any nomads there Ken

Woolomin is a small settlement on the bank of the Peel River, about 20 km north of Nundle, New South Wales, Australia and about 40 km south east of the city of Tamworth. It is on the Fossickers Way near Chaffey Dam. There is a FREE camping ground with water on tap, very clean flushing toilets, there are sev...

Wanted to try the night & day visors as seen on TV. Only $40 - but wait - there is more! buy now and get 2 sets. Well - found them in the Reject shop for $13 and use them all the time. Havent tried the night one yet but....

Hi there we are heading to south aus and have not been there any one got good ideas we love photography and out doors free camping is good to also we are heading to wa to visit daughter in perth any tips

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I have a question for those who have been actively involved with commercial airlines. In view of the recent tragic event caused by some drop kick wanting to impress his girlfriend, various airlines are looking at changing their current policies so as to have two people present in the ****pit at all ti...

Delightful place about 15 km south of Deloraine on Great Lake Highway (Central Highland Road). Only $16 single power/water. Very good facilities and free washing machine. Huge kitchen/lounge area, outdoor wood BBQ's etc. Perfect place to leave the caravan and do the Great Lake drive!

Arrived in Tassie yesterday off the boat, not driving though my daughter drove. In Launceston with my niece for a week.going to market today. Camper getting gearbox fixed while away, all good

This is my band The Drewsterz, as we would be in a game called The Sims 4 !! With a our own song we recorded ourselves "What's it gonna take" Just finished at 3.50 am !! ps was my birthday on the 21st march.. any way my birthday present to the world !! too much bad stuff going on.. wish there wa...

Hi, has any of our fellow traveler been along the Darling River and camped, as well be traveling from Adelaide back to Qld and would like to do the Darling. All so how much dirt road & condition it would be in this time of year thanks Any ideas would be grateful thanks. Cheers reg -- Edited by reglynn o...

Family obligations, sold the van, but travel is in the blood. So, on my annual migration to Brisbane, I wanted to see Cape Arid, Goblin Swamp and relatives in Perth, WA. And I did. I fitted my car with a spare AGM battery, DC to DC charger, 12V fridge/freezer, solar panel, tent, self-inflating air ma...

Any one got CURRENT info on Ranger caravans. I know that the company was deregistered a few years ago and have read a heap of stuff online. I found a couple with single beds - would like to do a swap but just not sure if the company is ok now. The one I saw was a 2011 model so I assume they are up and running again...

Hi Nomads, could you give me feedback on the best bang for buck re caravan park subscriptions, i.e. Big 4 parks, etc. Cheers.

Many times when watching the news, an offender has been apprehended by the police. As they are driven away in the police car, they can be seen giving the one finger salute to the media and whoever else happens to be nearby. There was a recent one. This is the man who allegedly killed 'Masa', a young girl wa...