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I've done the usual trawl through the 'Help Wanted' adverts on the main page and they all want couples.. I am not a couple anymore. So all there nice jobs seem to toss me out because they want couples. I am just retired not retarded/etc so why the need to ignore someone who is happy to help/work, just bec...

I found a cheap way to move things around rather than using Australia Post. I recently had to get part of my Annexe sent up from Brisbane to Katherine and used the Greyhound Bus Freight. Cheep and arrives really quick. Sent on Tuesday arrived on Saturday with Xmas on Thursday and FRiday. Amazing servic...

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did you know the Dunmowin's had gone to Paris? Lorraine and John have a great time

A thief in Paris planned to steal some paintings from the Louvre. After careful planning, he got past security, stole the paintings and made it safely to his van. However, he was captured only two blocks away when his van ran out of fuel. When asked how he could mastermind such a crime and then make such a...

Looking at having Ace Auto Electrics from Cranbourne instal an additional solar panel and 12v points for our van - has anyone had any experience with this Company?

Hey guys left the cupboard for 2 weeks came back and oh no what is that smell left the potatoes in the cupboard didn't we so "how on earth can we get rid of the terrible smell in the cupboard" and yes we have removed the smelling potatoes.... -- Edited by senseiray on Friday 17th of January 20...

We are planning a trip around OZ ..our rig comprises a Hilux 4wd and a standard Billabond "Eagle bay"caravan ( single axle , not a 4 wd ) we would like to go to Mount Augustus from Carnarvon.....Is it possible to do it (weather permitting) to do it Thank you. Andre & Colette

i have just got my self and older discovery2 td5 manual Great old bus just got if for a run around and pull the van when we go away It runs well and no oill used took it away last weekend to Low Head, Question thy say that thy are capable of pulling 3.5t i just feel pulling, the discovery feels a bit under powere...

I want to change to a 12 volt fridge. i'm looking at the 65 litre waeco or the 80 litre engel. They're the smallest with enclosed freezer. They would both work with my solar, battery set up. From comments on forums they both seem to have their own problems. The waeco lets the freezer temperature rise in co...

Hi all I was having a discussion with the son in law , yesterday regarding the side camera's that he has on his new van . He has them on both sides and rear and according to him work very well. I then asked him if he still has the proper mirrors , he said" nah don't need them, I can see every thing behind me...

I've just come back this morning from a 2 day camping trip (tent) with a daughter, 3 grandkids and a dog. We were planning to free camp at Yarramalong Weir or Bowenville Reserve, both which are great spots but the water was muddy and flowing too fast for the grandkids to swim safely. So as we were on the ro...

A British relative said he wouldn't come to Australia to see an Opera House or a Bridge. If we could show him something different he would come. We took him to Lightning Ridge. He loved it ... and so did we.

G'day Everyone, Thought I would share some photos of our new rig (some taken with the top down). We still have the 2011 Toyota Prado 150 SX (3 door) but have sold the 2006/7 Jayco Destiny Outback Pop-Top and purchased a new Nova Terra Sportz 16679-9 Pop-Top. It comes with 2 x 100 A/Hr batteries, 120W so...

Hi Green Folk:) We plan to visit sometime next year after travelling from Perth WA, all through SA and then slowly north. Dropping in to see my mate (Im his only mate apparently) Tony in Canberra and dropping a few coldies over a steak on the Police Academy BBQ then onwards north. Are there usually mont...

My travel auction for 10 nights at Loxton now only $120....0402063580

Hi everyone, I have a problem, I enjoy caravanning with my husband, but am anxious when he wants to travel back, dirt, remote roads. I wonder if anyone runs a tagalong for specific trips (which may run for a few or several weeks) where groups can join and perhaps through experience, gain a bit of confide...

Hi,Cameron and Victoria from magnetic island. we have a small motor home on a hilux , we have been traveling since 2008 off and on. We are off to WA via the Nullarbor in April and would like some info on phone reception across. I have a galaxy S5 and am wondering weather I need an out side aerial or not. -- E...

Thw window above the sink is letting rain in, question, do I have to remove the existing seal around the window, or can I put the Sica Flex straight over it? Now be kind, this is the first time doing this, -Fran