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Gooday, we are planning the' big trip' and have settled on a 14ft 1400kg pop top van. With regard to the best vehicle to buy, so far we have decided on a double cab ute , we have +/- $25k to spend. What ute will give us the necessary power and fuel economy ? Any recommendations ?

Hi there just wondering if anyone can give me a few suggestions on camp spots near Portland Victoria close to the water for fishing.Power isn't necessary.Cheers Rosy.

Another good free camp spot Carcoar Dam between Bathurst and Cowra. Toilets and Cold showers and drinking water from two rain tanks. Oh an good fishing yellow belly and redfin

The serenity at Carcour, a fantastic place.

Another fire started by lightning in the Lower South West of W.A. This fire is near Northcliffe, which is near to Walpole on the South Coast ...... Bushfire EMERGENCY WARNING for Northcliffe in the Shire of ManjimupMonday 2 February 2015 - 10:53 AM A bushfire EMERGENCY WARNING is in place for people...

Hi Guys Hoping someone out there has some ideas? We are going through the territory latter this year and I was thinking of taking some school books,pencils etc to remote areas we may be in so that children and even mum and dad can enjoy. Any suggestions on what we could take please and if not books what els...

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Does anybody know what happened in Queensland yesterday

The Darwins are out!!!! Yes, it's that magical time of year again when the Darwin Awards are bestowed, honoring the least evolved among us. Here is the glorious winner: 1. When his 38 caliber revolver failed to fire at his intended victim during a hold-up in Long Beach , California would-be r...

Hi There About to take off around OZ but uncertain whether it's worth it to carry two bikes on the back of 'Whimsy' our Winnebago. Any thoughts to help us make a decision?

My question without notice (a political pun). How many panels could you fit on the roof of a standard 20' Van and can feed in portable panels into your little grid (my thinking on this is parking under a nice shady tree inhibits the sun) Use Solid Panels on rubber mounts or fixed mounts or are flexible pan...

Just relaxing last weekend at our favourite spot on the Hawksbury River watching the sunset, and Shas jumps up and says I'll be back in a minute. Returning a couple of minute later from 20 meters further down the river, Shas had found a perfect photo op. Cheers Greg

Recently I happened into a sizable town that had recently hosted a major caravan conference and was surprised at the ill feeling held by a lot of locals towards the event. Apparently Council , shop keepers , local clubs mangers, and small organizations were told by the event organizing committee...

More stuff I don't know or as yet understand. We have the two inlets to the two tanks, we have an air vent for each tank to allow the air to escape as the water fills the tank. We have a direct connection for mains water without using the 12 volt pump. This seems to be an automatic system that seems to know when...

A question for someone in South Australia Please could you tell me what would be the best time to travel to Whyalla, Port Lincoln aeria when there is no bl@&$y wind, we are thinking of October is that time of year crap or ok,thanks in advance. Lance C

I am thinking of gas heating for my vanWho has one installed?I am looking for brands and costs pleaseDid anyone install it themselves except gas connection?Allan

We just started the first leg of our trip and realise that we need anti sway bars before we continue. Have done a little research but am asking if we need anti sway bars AND weight distribution bars OR are they the same thing OR do they come as a package deal? thanks

we will be housesitting in May and June and wondering if anyone out there can give me average temp.and weather, Will be finishing one at Innisfail end of Feb. this one has been great experience but full on calves getting out and dogs wondering off and chickens getting into sugar cane , but all good got...

Heard something interesting today on the radio. Apparently a study done to see if people who are constantly on Facebook are addicted showed that yes they are. In fact, the responses in the brain were similar to the responses when addicted to poker machines. I'd like to read more about that study. The b...