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Yuu're right Oma well done. Here's a pic of the whole shed. Folk planning to visit the Dig Tree should be aware that you might spend an hour or two in this "information Booth" before getting to the tree. I think entry is by $11 per car in an envelope at the gate. Fried Rice -- Edited by Fried Rice...

Received a new BBQ for Christmas to use in the motorhome and now the problem is to accommodate it. I was thinking of a gas bayonet to run from the twin gas bottles already on board and my question is where to locate it. I was thinking of putting the bayonet in the front locker under the gas cooker instead o...

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I have removed the content of this post as it way too dangerous for non electricians. If you want any work done on your van... get a qualified A grade electrician to do it! Safe travels -- Edited by Phil C on Thursday 24th of July 2014 01:33:07 PM -- Edited by Phil C on Thursday 24th of July 2014 01:33:42 PM

I have a small 4kg and a large 9kg gas bottle that are out of date and cannot be refilled. I live in Melbourne North Western suburbs or over the summer will spend a few weekends at the famous Greens Lake near Elmore Vic.

Just putting it out there has any one done the Indian pacific superior gold class and how did they find it

Gday... 1851 - An uncredited diary entry describes the 'Yowie' of southeast Queensland in detail. From the mid 1800s, writings about strange ape-like creatures in Australia abounded. One of these was a diary entry from the Connondale region of southeast Queensland, written on 25 Ju...

Hi All We have just looked at a Nova Vita 20' van can anyone please comment on them the after sales service etc. Look forward in hearing from you. Cheers Chris

Well i've been on the road "solo" for about 6 weeks now, but who's counting. Mostly free camping. Dogs and I are learning quickly especially dogs have learn't not to get up while the frost is still on the ground. I have learnt not to leave your generator at home. Had problems with solar at Texa...

Hi Everyone Had our first open inspection on the house today and its looking very promising, as we had 19 couples through and the agent said he usually only get 8-10 so fingers crossed. So what did hubby and I do afterwards??? Go looking at vans again! So confusing as so many good vans out there and soooo m...

This is a question for the electrical wizards out there...........SnowT? This is the way my current set up is, could you tell me if there is a better way to hook it all up together, I think I got the inverter/converter names correct. The switch is a HD red key type that was in the van already, the starter ba...

For many years I have used an android smart phone, and been wary of Apple products because I did not like the way you were locked in by Apple. For some years Carol has used an iPhone, and now also has an iPod, and an iPad she is what you would call well hooked.At work I am responsible for a fleet of about 120 sm...

Hi all, thought I'd share with you a modification to our pop-top caravan. We love the feel of a pop-top with the windows in the pop zipped down to allow the outside in, a cooling breeze in summer, the view of the tree tops - but, to let the light in when you're away in colder weather, as we are at the moment,...

As you would know I looked at the Holden Colorado twin cab ute last week and was very very impressed. Thankyou to all that commented here on the open forum, by PM and a few phone calls as well. Early this week I test drove the Mazda BT50 twin cab ute and was very disappointed, seemed a bit sluggish and felt l...

for any cvan repairs on the sunshine coast my mechanic at landsborough i wouldnt go past hes a bit cheaper than alot of other shops cals a spade a spade but does the job rite can thoroughly recommend hes done heaps for me and another m8 call me for more info 0421865633 dibs

hi all does any body use a tinny hitch to tow their tinny around if so how is it connected to the front of the boat cheers snap

Does anyone besides us have a problem with dump points. We have a Coaster with 2 x onboard black water tanks. One for toilet and one for shower and wash basin.Now the outlets are fairly low to the ground maybe 500mm and the one in our town is built up so high that even after driving up on blocks the water stil...

Hi all, I just prchased the Satlink WS-6908 digital sat finder, thinking it would come with step by step instructions ,but alas no way. As I'm a novice with the Vast sat system, was wondering if anyone has one of these and can offer easy instuctions. Any suggestion would be appreciated.

The wife who is a bad diabetic, decided to send a $10.00 donation to the diabetic Association , So off she went to the Post Office to purchase a cheque. She got it all right but they charged her $8.00 to write it out !! The flamin rip off artists, and they reckon they're not making any money. K.J.

Stumbled on this site tonight. Wish I had found it earlier..... http://www.transport.nt.gov.au/ntroads/roadside-rest-areas Not a concise list of freedom camps, but a useful site all the same. (posted on free/budget campsites NT as well)