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As strange as it may sound, rather than just pack up and go around Oz, we thought it would be a good idea to see if we actually could live in the van definitely,, so we are into a sort of 3 month test at my sisters place to see what needs doing before we take off in October. We have had the van for two years now and b...

Anyone been to Pumphreys Bridge Lately? Looking to go there about 16th Oct, is there any cost, are there toilets or water or do you take everything with you? Any help appreciated. Cheers.

i've just ordered a new Dmax today. been down to the 5th wheeler place about to start doing the solar panels, diesel heater, batteries got to get out of house on 29th oct, so maybe on the road first week in nov, getting excited again. now i know how Doug felt with all the work around the house. time for a...

Left perth got to just pass southern cross on our way to see what the eyre peninsular and Adelaide has to offer

Has any one ever worked for caravan builders, I am interested in how aluminium cladding is attached especially to the roof. Some vans I have seen the cladding on the roof appeers to not be glued/stapeld down the only thing holding it on are the aircon and vents. Thanks Henry

Yep I am a great grandma again. Elijah born (in an emergency by caesarean) 9 weeks early. But he is breathing on his own but still has a bit of growing to do before he can leave hospital. Mother doing well,

AMISH LADYAN AMISH LADY DRIVER IS PULLED OVER:"I'm not going to cite you," said the officer. "I just wanted to warn you that the reflector on the back of your buggy is broken and it could be dangerous.""I thank thee," replied the Amish lady. "I shall ha...

Caravan has flipped near Taree today, Mid Nth Coast.

Hello fellow grey nomads, is there anyone in the Launceston Tassie area ? Looking for company.

Hi all - my wife has recently become interested in birdwatching and as her 70th birthday is fast approaching have decided to buy her some binoculars. Like everything else there seems to be so many to choose from - would appreciate any advice anyone could offer as to best ones to purchase (probably loo...

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-10-09/cane-toad-evolution-advance-genetic-research-rick-shine/5799008

An ambassador from a small African nation visited Russia and was entertained by his opposite number, the Russian ambassador. For three days, the African ambassador was wined, dined, and generally treated to the best hospitality that Russia had to offer. On the last day of his visit, the Russian...

New small shire park, $22 p/n or $55 for 3 nights includes use of gym and swimming pool. FREE washing machine, excellent facilities all round.

Hi Does anyone use a wheel clamp, if so are there good ones and bad ones ?

Not great, from iPad

Hi all, I have inadvertently downloaded Ask . com to my netbook and it has taken over my browser. I have tryed downloading a couple of cleaning programs that advertise thay are free but when it comes right down to it they want payment before you can use them. Can any one recomend a good cleaner that really...

After spending three weeks away on our first trip and enduring many a chilly night, the coldest almost down to zero degrees inside the van. The heater jumped to the top of our must buy list and this is our install result. Now looking at fans for the hot weather which is just around the corner. Bessie.

(sorry if this in in the wrong spot) RIVERLANDS SOUTH AUSTRALIA Barmera S.A. has just opened it's new SELF CONTAINED R V Park at the Bruce Oval, enterance on Simms St. Suitable for large rigs as well, Toilet block, water tap on toilet block wall, DUMP point, close to the main street. Cost is $5 per night,...

We are planning to drive from Lorne towing our van up towards Colac going through Deans Marsh. Can anyone give us an idea of what the drive is like towing a van ? Very windy and steep

We are heading home from Esperance on Saturday and want to know if anyone knows of a place we can free camp between Lake King and Newdegate. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. John