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Hi Folks. We're Westies who have travelled a lot through the various Eastern States, but always in the comfort of plane, car, hotel, motel Now that we're retired nomads (neither of us are grey as we both dye or hair - trying to hang on to some vestige of youth - but when I look down my chest hair is not all b...

Yes , I could go to the Toyota forums, but I wanted to know from fellow caravanners, does anyone tow a 16 ft poptop van with a 4 cyl turbo diesel prado, the one I am looking at is a 1999, but low k's in good condition, are they up to the job, any idea on fuel consumption etc. Any feedback appreciated. Regards, J...

Each of the blue crosses in this picture represent a lightning strike that hit the ground during Wednesday evenings horrific storm that went through parts of northern Victoria. The power of nature!

Hi all, just felt like a chat. Just something I need tonight. Hope you all had a great day out there. Cheers John

What a world? (country NSW)... On Thursday, 24 January 2002, Derek Guille broadcast this story on his afternoon program on ABC radio. In March, 1999, a man living in Kandos (near Mudgee in NSW) received a bill for his as yet unused gas line stating that he owed $0.00. He ignored it and threw it away. I...

This looks like a good idea, just saw it on my facebook page so I thought I would share... a couple of tyre rims welded together for a firepit...It would be easy for any of our clever welders out there....

HI everyone. this is my first topic for the forum. Thank you for letting me join and hello to everyone out there My hubby and I are planning to leave in March for a trip around Australia for about a year. We found a second hand 25ft caravan with single beds (we are lightish sleepers and tall people) but we f...

I am in the midst of setting up the van up for 12 Volt. I 'm sure it is a personal thing and varies for everybody but can you give me some ideas please of what is perhaps the 'normal' number of days most 'nomads' 12 volt power supplies lasts for with their solar before they need to head for 240 volt? Freec...

I love this mans energy - he's absolutely gorgeous!! I apologize if I've posted this previously. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-3cuCEt9k8

We have a standard winegard tv antenna and invariably do no have great reception.We are considering either the updated add on to existing roof fixture or a small dish type 360 degree antenna.Would welcome input as we are on an all round oz trip.

K.J.

Having travelled 170,000 Kms. around our amazing country over the last 8 years, and been to Darwin several times, I wish now to visit Darwin to experience 'The Storms'. I know it's the wrong time of year to go to Darwin, but I'm renown for doing 'the wrong thing'. Can anyone advise me about good 'Free Ca...

My sincere thanks to the seven people who replied to my earlier (first) post on this forum. You have confirmed my opinion that Darwin is not an RV friendly place. Two years ago I was unimpressed with the 'Council's' approach to the RV community and it appears from internet postings, that things hav...

Gday... Kiwijims stirred my patriotism with those great "open road photos" from around the world. So I thought I just hadda bung up a few Strayan ones

Cheers - John

Have to recommend the Katherine Canvas and Upholstery in the Light Industrial Area off Crawford Street. They repair and make all sorts of canvas and vinyl things and were wonderfully prompt when i needed a shade for the side of my van. Price and timing was good. Three cheers for them.

Hello all - this may be 'food' for thought!!! Happy travels.If you travel solo or are thinking about it, youre not alone. The number of solitary explorers is on the rise. Heres a list of reasons why travelling solo is actually quite amazing. 1. Making plans each day that include ONLY the things and pla...

Hi. I have a problem with my sprinter sliding door. It will open from the outside but not from the inside. Any ideas or know anyone who can sort this on the peninsula? Thanks for any help. Didi

Hello everyone, I would like some advice on a tow vehicle for my Van. I have an 18' single axle Van with an ATM of 2120 Kgs and I have had the Van weighed recently at a weigh bridge at a local tip and the Van weighed close to 2600 Kgs. The Van was full of water (2 X 90 litre water tanks) cloths, gas bottles ful...