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We are in the process of sorting out a design requirement for a fifth wheeler van. I was advised by the manufacturer yesterday that the layout I was aiming for would be better with more length, maybe 24 foot. This is probably the equivalent of a 20 foot normal van in towing length. However the wife keeps g...

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I haven't seen any posts from bieffe (Brian) recently. Anyone know if he is still around? Regards Chris

Paddy was driving down the street in a sweat because he had an important meeting and couldn't find a parking space. Looking up to heaven, he said, "Lord, take pity on me. If you find me a parking space, I will go to Mass every Sunday for the rest of me life and give up me Irish whiskey!"Miraculou...

G'Day all,I haven't seen any recent posts on tow vehicles (tugs). I am looking at something for the long haul after I get out of company cars later this year. I currently have a Coromal 16' pop top (around 1150kg tare, so probably around 1400 - 1500kg gross) and been looking at dual cab 4x4 diesels, pr...

After a suggestion that the Grey Nomads at Happy Hour are not identified I have decided with their permission to put up photos identifying some of the Grey Nomad forum members currently here at Greens. This thread can be edited to add others as they arrive. If I have stuffed up any names just let me know a...

RARE PHOTO OF 1940 TOUR DE FRANCE

This happened to an Englishman in France who was totally drunk. The French policeman stops his car and asks the gentleman if he has been drinking. With great difficulty, the Englishman admits that he has been drinking all day, that his daughter got married in the morning to a French man, and that he dra...

I live in Tassie. I own my house and i pay rates. So why is it if i book my fare on the Spirit of Tasmania through their online fascility i pay more than if i book through a Victoria based travel agent. It is rumoured that there are discounts available through Tourism Tasmania but none except the pensioner &...

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Before I get onto the topic, we want to wish you all a happy and safe Australia Day and may you're travels be full of great memories. Now onto the topic. Has anyone come across any articles, posts, etc on a sola hot water system for caravans. I have seen references on this topic but not in detail. I am aware o...

Hi Everyone, my previous post I asked about washing machines. the lemair as recommended looks good. however , there are 2 models . A xqb22 that weighs 20 kgs and an xqb32, which I cannot find the weight for. have looked online, have rung places that sell it online. they look to be the same machine only o...

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hello everyone, strop and I are getting a bit sick of hand washing and have decided to buy a washing machine. it needs to be able to wash a single cotton blanket. can anyone recommend a machine? not sure if we can get it fitted into the caravan yet. but if we cannot we will need to look at one that just washes a...

Has everything gone green at Greens,it has been a bit quiet up there ,or has there been a bit of canoodling going on that we haven't herd about yet,if there has spill the beans we could do with a laugh hay what. Lance C

Hi everyone, roamau here, (Dora) Laura and David, just wondering if anyone is travelling in a Blue Sky caravan as we are getting a Blue Sky 20ft Fairhaven 2 next month in preparation for the big lap? Has anyone had any problem with these vans? Thanks. Dora and Dave

when I was at my sisters place in sydney over Christmas , we had some feathered company, mum and dad using the pool.. but the other day they ,the mum n dad returned the other day with the kids!! Should charge them use for the pool!!

4 FACTS These facts are irrefutable. Be careful, be very careful. A wise person once said: 1. We all love to spend money buying new clothes but we never realize that the best moments in life are enjoyed without clothes. 2. Having a cold drink on hot day with a few friends is nice, but having a hot friend on...