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NOT ONE caravan or Motorhome manufacturer installs a small airvent(size based on volume of compartment)in the top of the compartment door as required by the LPG Standard. There is also supposed to be a single 25mm diameter pipe drain in the base of the compartment.The bottom of that pipe or tube is t...

G'day everyone. A quick question please. I'm pre-installing cables for solar into the walls of my van reno. I've sorted out where the batteries, solar regulator etc etc will be installed and obviously the SP on the roof. Now I have to run suitable cables into the walls and then re-install the internal...

Note the new style air vent above the fridge; on the roof. Off to the G/Coast to visit the kids for the weekend, C U Tues. JC.

Pelicans are fairly difficult to paint but I have drawn them in 3 different commonly seen poses. This is quite large. enjoyable. Acrylic paints. -- Edited by bluemoon2 on Saturday 18th of October 2014 09:17:16 AM

Hi Everyone We are in the midst of ordering a van and we need help with choosing a fridge. We can have the new Dometic (with the curved front), a Thetford (both 3 way) or a 12/240 Weaco. Sorry don't know any model numbers but they all are around 170+ litres and have 2 doors. Any issues with any of them not keep...

I am meeting Dennise at Tamworth on Thursday morning and we are planning a trip to Greens, no idea which way or how long it will take. But for now I have booked in to the Grafton Showgrounds, $20 per night whether you plug into power or not. Don't really need power but have plugged in and have given the house...

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There is nothing nicer than camping and enjoying a bowl of this. Out with the wine glasses, table cloth and great company. Here is the recipe for a good serve for two people of CHILLI PRAWN PASTA Spaghetti for two serves (I use about 1/3 - 1/2 pkt) 1/4 cup olive oil 500g green prawns, peeled, deveined (...

Happy birthday day to a very special lady. Have a wonderfully exciting day. Love you heaps. Xx -- Edited by shekon on Friday 17th of October 2014 07:02:19 AM -- Edited by shekon on Friday 17th of October 2014 07:07:19 AM

WOW!! Just checked the calendar - you can see how many people have signed on to the site each day for the month - and this month, to date, we have had 96 people sign on!!!!! - That could be 69 - not sure) A big welcome to them all - hope you stay with us, join in and have as much fun as we do!!!WedNew User(s) w...

After spending a short time as caretakers and assisting with the initial set up for new Space and Technology Museum we would suggest caution if taking this on. Clocked up in excess of 420 hours in just over three weeks for 2 of us. Must unlock OTC (the dish gates ) at 8am and close and lock at 4pm , 7 days a w...

Why Ethel Changed Motels Last week, Ethel checked into a motel on her 70th birthday and she was a bit lonely. She thought, "I'll call one of those men you see advertised in phone books for escorts and sensual massages." She looked through the phone book, found a full page ad for a guy calli...

Home Timber & Hardware GroupAssorted Olsent PowerboardsPRA number: 2014/14374 Date published: 14th October 2014 Product informationProduct descriptionOlsent Powerboard 4 Outlet Wide w/SP Model: D064F marked with Approval Identifier on unit: Q050594 Olsent Powerboard 6 Outlet W...

Greeting Earthlings, Salutation Nutters,I have had a great day , most days are magic, but today was special, May I be a bit personal here, This is one of the reason I am a full time Nomad , Have been looking most of my life , to meet people , like I met today, Another full time Nomad , Once in awhile in your...

ok you have to understand how your 3 way fridges work for a start,, and,, what you have in your van right now.. you could have a Tropical (best if you do) or Sub Tropical.. or possibly even lower.. from memory, Tropical will work up to a temperature of 43* while the Sub Tropical will only work up to a tempera...

in the grey nomad Times.. Great Story and proof that Grey Nomads are putting money into communities all over Australia and are a Great Asset... unlike what GREEDY CARAVAN PARK OWNERS try to have us to believe.. The road bypassed us ... the grey nomads didn't Free camp dream stirs a community and saves i...

Had a pleasure of meeting The Rocket and Strop this afternoon. Spent a very pleasant afternoon with two more excited people as Billeeeee would say. Never ceases to amaze me how when meeting from this forum it is like you have known each other for years. Thanks for coffee guys. Good luck next week with e...

My left eye macular-degenerated needing an operation a few years ago.Its getting worse but not much can be done according to the specialist. It is constantly out of focus. My right eye can see an ant somersault at 100 metres so I must save it from any macular degeneration! I happened to find comments...

Tasmania: DRIVERS over the age of 75 will no longer have to undertake mandatory annual medical assessments to maintain their driving licences. Infrastructure Minister Rene Hidding yesterday said the government was moving to end what he described as "discrimination" against older d...

I have just finished a month in Tassie and have a comment to make, after a month, it was supposed two be 3 months, I have been disappointed, I have been coming to Tassie for the last 20 years or more for work, attending Agfest and being retired for the last 6 years, I had a run in with Lloyd Meakin from the ...