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Planning to head out early June from NSW, traveling north to Cunnamulla, west to Innamincka to visit the Dig Tree. From there down to Tibooburra and the Silver City Hwy. Has anyone been through that way recently in a motor home? I asked a similar question last year but as thing happen I didn't...

FIFTY SHADES OF GREY BY PAM AYRES The missus bought a Paperback, down Shepton Mallet way, I had a look inside her bag;...... T'was "Fifty Shades of Grey". Well I just left her to it, And at ten I went to bed. An hour later she appeared; The sight filled me with dread. In her left hand she held a rop...

Have just purchased a Nissan Navara D40 Auto. I am towing a Viscount Newport 17'6" caravan. Request advice as to what is the recommended gear for towing of the van. i.e., leave the auto in drive with overdrive on/off?? Owners manual is very sketchy with regards to info when towing caravans. I h...

I know I'm not going to understand women. I'll never understand how you can take boiling hot wax, pour it onto your upper thigh, rip the hair out by the roots and still be afraid of a spider.

This short clip may have been around before but I still get a laugh out of it.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSw4CLV14sQ

We will be making our first trip in our new van in April, this is our second one and we usually do a lot of free camping but as it will be the first trip we are looking for a small nice park over Easter. I know it will be a problem finding one at this late stage but it doesn't have to be on the river happy to go inland...

After running cccleaner last night. I had to reload my tabs in Firefox. But I cannot get the Facebook page, tells me no secure connection,. I have tried going in from other websites but seems to have completely blocked Facebook. Any ideas please?

Hi, just searched tow ball weight in old forums. It has been asked if you loaded your van heavier than the vans compliance tow ball weight but about 10% of gross weight but less than the tugs weight would it be legal ? One reply said yes . My question is, is this right ? I've been told if your van is over wei...

Well the good news is that the road is being graded, looks like a band aid job but better than nothing.

We are able to tow/relocate your trailer/boat/camper from QLD to SYD either 16th or 17th Feb Also have tray back available for any other items you may want relocated Please give us a call ASAP if you are interested 0466 210 536

In my search for the ultimate life on the road van, I have decided 5th wheelers deprive me of somewhere to put a tinny. So a search on the net today I found a 27' American made van with slide outsSlide outs how dust proof/water proof are they.27' is it too longIt has AU compliance I'm considering making th...

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To all the ladies on the forum a "Happy Valantines Day to you all."

This was written by a lady who runs a Puppy Rescue in SA The Pound dog... from the heart, Heather.As we drive up to the pound.. I see you look up.. you stand up.. looking, straining.. "is this their car??!!".. You sometimes wag your tail, and for a brief moment.. for a second.. you think we are...

...."WHERE is my SUNDAY PAPER?" .......the very irate elderly lady calling the newspaper office, loudly demanded to know where her Sunday edition was... "Madam", said the newspaper employee, "today is Saturday. The Sunday paper is not delivered until tomorrow, on S...

Please click on the appropriate forum above (at this stage either Mechanics or Caravan Parks) and start each new post with what you are recommending and where they are, for example “Great mechanic in Robe” and then perhaps discuss why you would recommend that business and provide their name and nu...

Husband and I have just made the decision to sell up, and travel Oz, but now I'm a bit worried about everything! How do you get rid of a lifetime of possessions quickly, how do you know where to go first, how does someone who has never even backed a trailer deal with a caravan? How long does this feeling last...

Hello all We are looking to get a pop top and possibly another vehicle in the near future to travel. We have a Corolla and looking to get a 10 foot van. We need to fit in bikes and stuff so are thinking of a small cargo van type thing with the back a bit higher than the Corolla wagon. The shape fits the VW 5 seate...

Hi guys. Since Vic Parks has started this new charging scheme for campsites finding it tough to find any low cost/ free ones in Gippsland. Low cost to have shower and toilets hopefully. Can anyone suggest any or do I have to go to Queensland? Cheers Di

Hi all, appreciate your advice. I am considering purchasing the Hema Maps to use offline on an IPad. ( Ipad Air with Wi-Fi & Cellular). I have been told that the IPad GPS uses mobile phone towers to locate your position. Therefore, the Ipad GPS cannot be used in remote locations. Does anyone have a...