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Seems Geelong and surrounds have enough tourist dollars and don't need any more. How ironic that Geelong is going to suffer and has already from a lot of manufacturing closing down and more so when Ford motor company closes. I would have thought outside money would be good money. Perhaps when summer i...

Hi all, I've never been a fan of heavy duty suspension, unless it's in use all the time, IE, carrying a heavy load that it was designed for. We've been camping and loading the the Duel cab up with stuff since we bought it in 09 with no problems at all. The suspension would drop an inch or two then stay there an...

anyone having trouble with coromal hot water system three elements replaced in under 2 years wal

I was wondering if any of us have recently purchased either a new or close to new van recently and were able to obtain much of a saving. I presume if the van is on the lot and been there some time then the dealer would want to move it given the floor plan finance but what sort of mark down can one expect on a new va...

hi all, do any jeep owners have a suggestion for a compatible OBD tool for a JGC Ltd 2003 2.7 diesel, they are apparently not compatible with lots of OBD's, I have searched online and Jeep forums without any luck so far ?? Cheers, henri...

For older people who still like the great outdoors...

Hi everyone, happy new year. How do you feel staying in free camps with regards to safety? Would value your opinion as we are doing that and so far no problems but I wonder. regards. rocket n strop

Currently planning a trip to the Snowy Mountains area and seek advice about the suitability of towing a van through the Victorian high country along the Omeo Highway and other roads from Bairnsdale to Corryong and then on though to the Snowy Mountains. Or should we go the Hume or Princes Highways and a...

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-09/central-australia-enjoys-heavy-rain/6008552

With the predicted heavy rains I think I will give Greens a miss this time. I have limited time to play this time so I cannot afford to get stuck. Be safe and as dry as possible folks.....

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-10/three-recued-from-flooded-causeway-near-alice-springs/6010084

hi to fellow nomads , as a newbie do anyone know of locations or how to find the locations for diesel fuel from cooktown to the gulf. I have a long range dual fuel tanks on my patrol and not sure if I also need to carry extra fuel with me or not, as I have been told that any extra fuel you carry on the outside o...

Gday...This morning (09 Jan 2015 until 0930) Steve Martin on ABC 774 radio is seeking "grey nomads" who feel they are being unfairly targeted by comments that have been made about "free camping" to give him a call and put your point of view.Phone 1300 222 774Cheers - John

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ehAQVhOL3k&feature=youtu.be

i believe the rain up your way is terential, how are you all going?

In April, we hit the road to see the country. Headed to Queensland for the winter as the in-laws head to Caloundra every year. They left to go home, and we moved north to Tin Can Bay (Kingfisher Caravan Park). For a month. 3.5 months later, still here and not planning to move in the foreseeable future....

Hi, Is there anybody out there that can tell us the best places to catch barramundi, starting our trip late march heading north Western Australia then over the top into Qld, then carry on around the rest of Aust We did try at Tomato Island NT free camping then (not anymore) the odd ones caught no luck us. a...

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http://www.independent.ie/world-news/asia-pacific/man-who-attempted-to-trek-30-miles-across-outback-after-car-broke-down-found-dead-just-a-mile-fro...

Makes everything we saw on NYE a bit tame, even Sydney Harbour Bridge.. The Chinese are not only the inventors of fireworks they are, still, the masters: http://www.youtube.com/embed/_LpMB1OZ53g?feature=player_detailpage%22%20frameborder=%220%22%20allowfu...