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A couple drove down a country road for several miles, not saying a thing. An earlier discussion had led to an argument and neither of them wanted to concede their position. As they passed a barnyard of mules, goats and pigs, the husband asked sarcastically 'Relatives of yours?' 'Yep' the wife repl...

Hi all, just been accepted onto the Grey Nomads forum. I recently resigned from work and purchased a Travehome fifth wheeler and vehicle, a sudden decision. I intended to start my journey at the end of this month. My departure has been put on hold due to a sons illness. I will be travelling on my own with...

HiI and my wife are at the research stage of looking into caravaning.Our wish is to buy a 17ft to 19ft semi off road van and an appropriate tow vehicle which will allow us to freedom camp around this great country.A lot of reading of publications happens but advice and ideas from independent travellers...

Up in my cab over bed area I had nowhere to put some of those odds and ends, like a book, my glasses, my alarm clock, my mp3 player and earphones....then I saw a great way to store....one of those hanging packs for toiletries....but rather than hang it I have stuck mine up using the stick on velcro on both t...

I have a DMax ute and recently took it to a panelbeater to see how much it would cost to have a dent taken out of the tailgate. The dent was a "push-in" type, which had not damaged the paint and it didn't have sharp creases in the dent. He told me one of his guys would do it at the workshop for a couple...

Hi My truck has two CB radios, they were in it when I purchased it. I have not heard much of interest on either. Could people tell me what the difference is between the two types in easy understandable language. Secondly what type should I use for Nomad purposes when I get out of town a bit. Thirdly how shou...

Hidee ho fellow travellers, We are looking for a pet friendly place to stay that has absolute water frontage (preferably ocean) but river or lake is fine too. We live near Nambucca Heads, would want to travel two to four hours either north or south, and we are able to free camp. Cheers, Gwizz.

While chasing down the dc voltage drop I noticed the green amplifier "on" light flicker when I moved the Wineguard amp. It appears when being soldered, the solderer!! did a lousy job at the Wineguard factory. It really would not have been nice while away to have an intermittant fault. I re...

Hi Everyone, My name is Dave (TBird) I'm new to the Forum and really enjoying reading thru this Form as I'm planning my retirement and some road trips But I have a question: with most refrigeration units they blow out or exhaust warm air into the cabin space, Is that also the case with these Engel or equiv...

i can see the headlines now, Huge increase in new vehicle sales!!! Travel agents rushed with bookings for overseas holidays!!! Pensioners gain $1.53 per week increase!!! Teo. Prado & 16 ft Avan pop top.

Ok, where is the time going, could someone tell me please? This is my first update here in "General" for some time so none in the "Greens Lake" section now. Well, another week has gone by here at Greens Lake Central VIC and a few more GN have left the building, leaving, as this u...

Hi we are about to start travelling and would like some advice on what to do with our mail, we don't really have anyone to ask to use their address and forward to us, but the only option we have seen doing a search seems really expencive, any ideas please?

Hi all, We just picked up our Sunliner Holiday 57 and are looking to take it on our first outing. We are going to do short trip from Coolum down to Tweed heads for a 4day wknd. Can you tell us the best places to stay. Also any ideas on how I get the TV to work.

Hello im new to this site, we travelled in a Bus for 2 yrs then about 8 yrs ago moved into a house and "settled down" but we are looking at doing it again we learnt a lot last time so will be a little more prepared , but my health has deteriorated and I need oxygen at night so will either need a cons...

it is good to see that some areas of Qld. Are getting a little bit of rain. A mate of mine lives in a really dry area. A boy aged 7 had never in his life seen rain. When it did start to rain, he fainted. They had to throw a bucket of dust over him to revive him. Teo. Prado & 16 ft Avan pop top.

A man said to his wife one day 'I don't know how you can be so stupid and so beautiful all at the same time'. The wife responded 'allow me to explain. God made me beautiful so you would be attracted to me. God made me stupid so I would be attracted to YOU'.

Gday... GNs have been calling for sites such as these in van parks for a very long time. So, is this lack of patronage a result of poor marketing/advertising? ... or simply that GNs don't really want to be in a van park even if it is low-cost site for self-contained rigs? Cheers - John

Hi I would like to recommend Discoverer Campers at 94 Minjungbal Drive, Tweed Heads goldcoast@discoverercampers.com.au Peter looked after me very well and was very honest and knowledgeable. I had to drive from near Gympie to Tweeds to inspect the vehicle and he could have sold the camper I purch...

I'm wondering if anyone has any tips on what they found was essential and what they regretted giving space to. So far I have a camp stretcher and mattress, small stove and cooking utensils and plastic boxes for clothes. I will use an esky to keep food cool and a plastic bucket for loo emergencies. Oh and a...

They were free at the recent St. Kilda festival, 2 spoonfuls and straight in the bin. They may be healthy, but tasted like slimy fish eyes with rotten mushy banana's.