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how long can we stay at Babinda for, when does the caretaker come around

gave up trying to find an 'interactive' map so downloaded a picture and drew on it (paint program will do it) So much quicker - and easier. Just needs some fine tuning now.

hi Just wondering if any one knows about projectors , I would like to bye a projector so I can show movies outdoors and run it off my solar system 4 panels ... do they exist ? if not can any one recommend one that is good quality and yet does not use to much power thanks in advance , and have a beautiful da...

Hello everyone, I have a question for all the permanent travellers out there. What do you do when asked for a residential address if you really do not have one? For car, caravan, boat and any other vehicle registration, one is meant to have an address where said vehicles are "garaged". When...

The weather is on the improve in Melbourne I am thinking I may plan some weekends away in Caravan parks, to use the heating Will look around 2 to 3 hrs from Melbourne. My daughter and son in law plan to have a weekend away in the van soon, so I have been making it ready for them and now I WANT TO GO!!!!!!!

I wonder if anyone can help me. Mum is in Aged Care in Mornington Victoria. I am trying to find an organization who sends people into Nursing Homes to take Residents out shopping. Mum is estranged from the family in Melb and is going stir crazy coz she can't get out. The Nursing Home does not have anybody...

We have a dilemma, when we arrive at a service centre with a long van (10m bumper to ball) in tow.There is invariably a sign that points cars one way, and trucks and buses the other way. When we follow the car route we rarely find space to park, and often find ourselves in the exit road without being able to s...

Yep I will arrive in Byron Bay Thursday arvo if anyone is around that area and would like to meet up. I love BB. Currently having a one night stand in Hervey Bay.

Gday... I saw this a while ago .... I thought it definitely captured a typical thread on a forum..... Post: How do I change my light bulb? The Replies: 1 who has changed the light bulb and posts how the light bulb was changed. 14 to share similar experiences of changing light bulbs and how the light bulb c...

I'm Glad to say after all the jokes that Doug had a bout our black cat He finally made friends with her last night Sorry Wombat can't show you a photo But all jokes aside 'it was good to see our friend Doug again it was a year ago since we've seen him but it seems like yesterday so to speak the time is flying past...

Hi there! I have tried and tried to add a photo to my campsite locations without any success. It says the photo is loaded, but nothing happens. I must be doing something wrong. Looking forward to hearing the correct and successful way to do this. Thanks in advance.

Had the van in for a routine fridge service and they removed the external vent grill , in do that they broke the retaining clip. Got it home and noted the grill wasn't sitting flush with the van wall checked it out and found a broken clip. No problem I'll dive into town and get a replacement NO No they don...

Hi All, Have had a look at a couple of imported (from Japan) coasters. They seem quite good, low km's, turbo diesel, air bag suspension, automatic. Has anyone had experience with servicing and getting parts for them? Cheers

I have a Jayco Penguin and have just about gotten used to it but there is still one thing I cant seem to get through my thick skull. Near the house battery there is a controller with a circular knob on it branded TMC. There are four positions - 1 - 1& 2 - 2 - and O which I assume is off. I was told about...

So while I was at Greens recently, I met some locals, one who knows the cop that patrols Greens. long story short, apparently, NYE 2012 was not good at Greens and the riot squad were called. The problem was not the GN's, but younger, more local folk. as a result, the local police want to close Greens for f...

I suppose that should keep up the posts Monday morning and off from Gordonvale to Cairns to catch up with Kevin and Kim. Kevin had offered to have a look at the carby to see if there was anything that he could fix without a big pull down, he adjusted the air intake, fuel mix and idle speed. It was great when...

Just thinking about what type of BBQ to get as our van won't have one. thinking about a Weber baby Q 100E (with the high dome lid. light and portable and apparently well liked by RVers according to the salesperson. never had a Weber but understand they are very good. would appreciate any thoughts goo...

Hi everyone, I know this is a long stot but here goes. I am looking for matchbox connectables/ they were popular in 1990's. have a little grandson who would really like them. if you have any you could part with I am happy to buy them and pay postage. new or secondhand. thanks.

Hi, Our van is just over 6 months old and has a digital antenna, and we are finding that once you get out of major city areas that we struggle to get TV reception. Have bought a satellite dish, but that's an awful lot of hassle for 'one night stands'. Has anyone else had problems (?) with digital antennas ou...

just had a nice week at marion bay s/a some nice squid off the jetty, off to the southern flinders tomorrow to eat our squid ,c/p at marion bay clean and tidy rates were $130 for seven nights , chilly but some beautiful scenery around innes national park