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I've read the old blogs on this topic but having just received my caravan renewal today from AAMI, I would appreciate if anyone could advise me of any good insurers. My premium went down - surprise surprise - by $14. However, the amount covered was arbitrary reduced by $15,869. Perhaps it's time to hav...

Has anyone here used or is using a GPS tracker. The reason I asked is a recent news story where a bloke had his $60k boat stolen in broad daylight. That had me thinking would this be an accessory you would consider installing one in you van along with some sort of alarm system

Hi folks .. I have long been a friend of Vic, and he has asked me to pass on this info to you all .. (and I will make no further comment to his statement ..) From Vic: " .. I doubt I will be returning to the forum in the near future if at all but I don't want to make an issue of it. What I am asking is to now please...

Three blondes were all applying for the last available position on the Texas Highway Patrol. The detective conducting the interview opened a file drawer, and pulled out a picture. He then said, "To be a detective you must be able to notice things such as distinguishing features and o...

Just loaded the new camper for the first time. Fits well, and is much lighter than the ol freeway. Total cost so far is less than $3000, not inc labour, as I designed and built it myself.Its amazing what you can do with an inverter welder and simple power tools. Will post some inside pics soon. Bill

Gday... When I was at Greens recently (which seems like a lifetime ago now ) Jules and I allowed ourselves to drift back into the 1960s and those wondrous times at the Melbourne discos - Catcher, Thumpin' Tum, Biting Eye, Sebastion's, Berties, Tenth Avenue .. the list goes on. I was bored again today ...

Hey Vic, I note you've deleted your access to PMs. Don't let it get to you. We all get pissed off at times, but follow my strategy of taking it in your stride and not letting people bother you with their opinions and sometimes ravings.. Not worth it... Have a rethink....

Hi all Im not sure this has been talked about before, if so I apologize to the OP. We have this wonderful shade we attach to the roof bars on our ute, stop for a cuppa, roll out the small awning and presto a cool place to sit and enjoy the bush. We spend a fair bit of the time in a static camp, thus this unit can fal...

Has anyone out there had trouble with bees setting up camp in their van. Just had a swarm move into a battery box in the rear of the van,will have to evict them tonight. I am worried about another lot moving into the vents for the fridge/freezer . Any ideas on how to deter them would be great. In anticipatio...

Well after a break away I'm back again. Been checking the forum out from time to time, but not much fun if you aren't a member. Cheers Troopy

A big welcome to all new Nomads who have recently subscribed to this very informative Forum.There is a (sticky) post called WHO IS THIS on the top line of the page in the I DIGRESS Forum, which is a competition that has been running continuously now for several months where people post photos of famou...

I am new to nomads, and hope to find other nomads in Griffith and areas around. If you want to chat please let me here from you. My husband and I are not no the road at the moment, only do short trips.

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Things are fairly quiet here at the moment, so I decided to use the time to have another holiday before xmas, and visit some rellies. Going down to one of my favourite mud crab spots tonight, and tmrow down to see my 85 year old uncle at Bowen. Further sth later in the week.Give me a message if your close. Bi...

Renewal time. We are with Apia for all our insurance. Got a quote from CIL and will save $160.72. $760.76 yearly but pay monthly. Aussie Paul.

Recommendations please for a sturdy, well, the best awning we could buy for our Winnrbago Freewind 2007. We lost the original Fiama a few days ago in a storm. We were thinking Motorised but some have advised against. We are travelling to Longreach then Emerald back to Mackay and then onto Airlie Bea...

Have been contacted by a guy on an oil rig, he wants to buy a porta potti I have listed in the classifieds, my delima is, would you pay an agent to come to Melbourne Pickup a $40 item and ship it to Darwin? He wants my pay pal or bank account details so he can put the money in there????. -- Edited by Frangipa...

I was considering the clearview extenda mirrors, alas they are not being made for my model ( they did trail it but was not feasible ). So then I started looking at various towing mirrors, from clip-ons, door mount, mudguard mount to across the bonnet ones, the latter two are most likely the better choic...

There was a group of women gathered at a seminar on how to live in a loving relationship with your husband. The women were asked, 'How many of you love your husbands?' All the women raised their hands. Then they were asked, 'When was the last time you told your husband you loved him?' Some women answered t...

Gday... Some of my favourite places. Cheers - John