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Hi does any one now if we can fill our tanks of water in harvey bay as we are travelling from brisbane and free camping on our daughters new block of land to do some mowing and dont want to travel with full tanks if dont need to Also it will be our first free camp trip so a bit excited So any help would be gratful...

See; http://www.huffingtonpost.com/news/nakation/ A pic of Doug having morning tea with one of the twins and his twins and one of their cousins going for a dip..... Is that Yeo below looking for his girls from the Huffington Post ???? -- Edited by Vic41 on Sunday 14th of September 2014 04:16:42...

Had my first home open on Saturday, after house didn't sell earlier in the year. i got an offer today. 30day settlement. I could be on the road next month, if there's no problems etc. Eeeeek! My head is spinning at the thought of all the things i need to do in 30days

I have an old freeway slide on which is coming to the end of its days, and besides being very heavy(840kgs), has a wood frame and isn,t really suited to the semi off road stuff that I do, so I am building a new one. Steel welded fram, fits my 8x4 tray , lower , simpler.Here's a few pics of the frame. Will post mo...

Screams of passionAn Italian, a Frenchman and an Aussie were talking about screams of passion.The Italian said:"Last night I massaged my wife all over her body with the finest extra virgin Olive oil.Then we made passionate love and I made her scream, non-stop for five minutes."The Fren...

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would like suggestions on where to stay while travelling with our dogs in the 5th wheeler. Leaving Townsville to Gympie Thanks in advance Barb

Hi, Have been having a discussion about the fitted fold out step on caravans - the salesman is trying to tell us that the fitted step that pulls out from under the door is unsafe and slippery when wet. He is trying to sell us a much wider non slip separate step with folding legs. Mind you, this separate step...

I treated myself to an embroidery machine this week and have been fiddling around experimenting. What I have done so far has amazed me but is far from perfect, I will keep practicing. Thanks to Glenda (Golivers Travels) for her inspiration. -- Edited by Jaytee on Saturday 8th of February 2014 04:10...

Do I need to have roof racks to attach a bag awning to my Hiace? The awning is from Aldi. Advice appreciated.

Haven't seen "Rocky Lizard" John for a few days. I sure hope everything is OK John. Maybe you have just relocated camp and not much reception for the poota mate.

Have always been interested in "boondocking" in Australia. This is the term used in US for dispersed camping in the back country. This is quite popular in the western USA with many of the western states being up to 85% public lands (Texas is 98% private). If it is not illegal to camp, then one...

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Unlike some cars that have a draw side shade for between the visors most don't, or at least the ones I have had. In the past on trips around Oz I have made up cut cardboard the hooked over the rear view mirror to act as a shade to stop the glare. I saw these in Supercheap and decided to get one and try it out, have...

I have often wondered why it is that CP's think they are special when it comes to bookings and payments. If I book a motel for a week but only stay 3 days I am only charged for the 3 days not the whole week. The motel does not ask for full payment in advance like CP's do Fair trading (NSW) once told me the busines...

Hello to the all the members of the Grey Nomads Forum. We are Tim and Irenke and although we have already had a few trips in the caravan (and motorhome), we are new to the forum and looking forward to contributing to the great stories that we have read. By way of background we are both proud Aussies with Ire...

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I am about to join in the adventure of Flat Towing. Question..... The Vehicle I will be towing is an Auto Suzuki Grand Vitara.... the owners manual states that you place the gear in Parked position and 4x4 in Neutral. - it seams strange to leave the gear in park and not Drive. Can anyone help in clearing u...