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Rod and I aRe animal sitting in Tamworth and renovating our van. I was such a beautiful day so we headed into town to see what this Festival was all about.i am a blues,soul and jazz lover. It was fabulous and some much amazing talent out there.As you walk up the Main Street music everywhere,there is nothi...

Any GNs out there with personal experience of the Bigfoot hard floor camper trailer sold in Perth by a company in Midland? They look pretty good, (I know they come from China) but all comments welcome. If you don't want to be negative on the forum, please send me a PM. Thanks, TonyD

Hi all, hope everyone had a good Xmas and are enjoying the new year so far. We are in the process of planning a trip to Broome from early June to late July up through the centre. We are hoping to do as much free camping as possible, but after reading different articles on various sites it seems free ca...

It's free to camp at the showgrounds, which is strange because you drive past a CP to get into the showgrounds. They're on the eastern side of the river. Drive down the gravel road that runs parallel to the highway. There is a toilet, but as I didn't use it, I can't comment on it's cleanliness. And apparen...

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Glenelg Dave just wondering how the smoking is working out Have you managed to quit totally yet . It's tough going but you can do it Cheers from Paul

Hi Fellow travelers, I also posted in Caravan Park recommendations We came upon this wonderful spot on Wiki Camps for caravans and motorhomes Not in Camps 7 Absolutely a top spot, Open October to May. By a lake $10 per vehicle per night. Pets restrained OK Good fresh water access and clean flush...

information please on settings on van battery charger pulse model OC SW121160 either 2/8/16 amps 3 settings calcium / sealed wet / gel / 3 settings battery is a LION 120 AH wet filled with acid thanks RAY

We are waiting out the school holidays & state election at the Boonah Showgrounds. Friday afternoon a large group of 'vans & camper trailers set up at the opposite side of the show ring. Saturday is expecting to get to near 40 degs. By 9am it was obvious the group were The Historic Speedway Asso...

I spent yesterday helping linemark on the Cunningham Highway near the Freestone turnoff and noticed on the rear of a large semi a sign which stated something like "before you overtake think of the dangers to your passengers if something goes wrong" - that was the drift of the sign. I though...

Had a cool day Friday and decided to move the wood pile over nearer to my bus, this done I dug out a fire pit wanting to take advantage of the cooler day to have a fire. Later on I lit the fire, easier said than done 'cos I had no firelighters or newspaper and it had been raining. I persevered with tiny twigs gra...

I'm very, very deaf, with out my hearing aids I would be lost. I use a blue tooth communicator with between my mob phone and hearing aids. Its the best thing out, apart from being a bit rude, i.e. when a call comes through it takes over , no matter who you are talking to. I use my Sennheiser head phones to list...

Asparagus. when buying this produce, always try to purchase Australian grown and not the kind that comes from Peru. Very interesting! There was a retired navy man that worked in the lab and he was very interesting gentleman to talk with. He was a retired biochemist from the USN. He asked me what wa...

We are at War with these peoples G. If only all our politicians stop the politically correct spin and be as refreshingly straight forward as this guy! I'm sure you won't see this interview aired in the mainstream media. Part of the transcript of an interview aired on Al Jazeera that a friend sen...

I am at the very early stage of planning to travel around Oz. I am still debating whether to go with a caravan, motorhome or a 5th wheeler. I am hoping to do some extensive travelling, ie I live in Rockhampton and would want to travel slowly along the coast at least to South Australia and back. I would ap...

Hi Fellow travelers, We came upon this wonderful spot on Wiki Camps for caravans and motorhomes Not in Camps 7 Absolutely a top spot, Open October to May. By a lake $10 per vehicle per night. Pets restrained OK Good fresh water access and clean flushing toilets about a 400 metre walk if required....

I have just discovered one massive rip off, went and had my eyes checked and needed new glasses selected some light half frames and chose self tint and anti glare lenses. quote -frames $480 lenses $840. Total $1320 complained about price and chose to use own frame price back to $840 said still too ex...

We are planning a trip to Perth next year and are wondering is it advisable to carry spare diesel with you ? Perhaps one or even two jerry cans our motorhome has more than enough carrying capacity for the extra weight. we are aware of the safety aspects and are only seeking advise on the need to carry spare...

Live healthy, happy and invest into your golden years 6 Simple Steps to Healthy Ageing: 1. Stay active (but you dont need to run a marathon) Its important to be active during your midlife and golden years to remain lively, but it doesnt mean you have to sign up for the next Iron Man Challenge. Ex...

Hi All Some time ago I was learning all about caravans and 12 volt systems and came across an article by Colyn Rivers. In the article he showed a calculation wheel which demonstrated what you need to multiply by what to get amps, ohms or anything else connected with power calcs. Does anyone know where I c...