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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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Gday... Another of my wanderings... Cheers - John

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...

all these were taken on the Wheatbelt way last month,

Gday... I had a phone call from Brian Letcher, Customer Services Manager, Goulburn Murray Water (GMW). He has confirmed that Greens will be closed from 29 Dec to noon 01 Jan 2015 - completely - including campers. The main gate at the highway will be closed and locked and consequently fire and emergen...

Hi Campers, Looking at replacing our Falcon Wagon with a Triton twin-cab ute with canopy... I'd welcome any comments/opinions, please. Jay-Jay

Hi Guys. Well I got my ex ambo sprinter a month ago, and had the shelves taken off. But the wires were left hanging down in drapes!!! Ive got a great guy whos going to convert the van for me beginning of december (Sigh why does EVERYTHING take so long?)- Craig at Aurora Conversions in Hallam, But the wiring...

Hello,, I am a new member to site, and find this site most inspiring, also I am looking forward to my first real little solo trip in OZ next week. Uluru and have nothing done about hiring a vehicle/accommodation yet. I'm Irish in my 50ies and currently in Sydney.. any tips or suggestions.... on how...