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Well .. my time in the north is drawing to a close .. too soon I know! (but going to enjoy the arrival of my 1st Grandchild in Tweed Heads) .. Departing Bivouac Junction this coming Sunday .. going to "overnight" at Theresa Creek Dam (near Clermont) before meeting up with friends at Emerald o...

There is a post (sticky) called 'PICK THIS PLACE' at the top of the page in the 'GENERAL FORUM' which is actually a competition that has been running continuously now for many years where people post their Australian travel photos and others try to guess from something in the pic where the photo was t...

Hi, ok I have a quote for a ECB 76mm Alloy Nudge bar supply and fit to Mercedes MH? $986.00 Is this ok, will it be strong enough for what I want?

I confess that my topic may be a tad overstated.Weird,strange or at least different is how to describe the ridge.We were surprised as to the amount of activity as soon as you arrive.A very busy town indeed and larger than we thought .Quite clearly the tourists dollars are its major income without dou...

Hi Was looking at a Nissan patrol 2007 and says braked 2500. Does anyone know if any later models can do 3500 braked?

[spoiler] Hi, Have just returned from a short "test me" trip of 2,600Km. Melbourne - Hay - Mildura - Swan Hill - Melbourne. All but about 300km on the "black top" Van = Jayco 16' Pop Top. Tug = 1993 Toyota Landcruiser Diesel Wagon. 5 Spd Manual Mileag...

Gday... 1974 - Australian Prime Minister Whitlam appoints the man who would later dismiss him, Sir John Kerr, as Governor-General. Edward Gough Whitlam became the 21st Prime Minister of Australia on 2 December 1972 in the first ALP electoral victory since 1946. The Whitlam government emb...

Hi Guys, Been a while and now that I am widower would like to share some camping times and some travel out of Cairns.. A bit new at this single stuff so would prefer to cAMP LOCal for a while..Tinaroo is a good spot and some good spots on the tablelands. I have a 17 ft pop top dragged by a series 80 land cruiser...

Had an interesting experience today at Gulgong. Went into town exploring and all was good until I hit the Museum. I have been told that is a must in this little town. So walked into the counter area, and decided maybe not for me. Walking along the displays there were typewriters like I learnt on at scho...

We had a bit of an issue with the bus - a seal on one of the rear tyres - something that required a diesel mechanic - needed urgent attention. As we were unable to move it, we called a mobile diesel service, belonging to one Kel Stanton. Fantastic bloke, and even better service - not to mention he doesn't c...

For those of you who do not know who the Baron is, he is Tom Waterhouses turf tipster. Some of the critiques are quite hilarious. NB McManus, Taylor etc The Barons NSW Origin III Player Ratings 1. Jarryd Hayne (7.5) The Blues most dangerous player. His route running though suggests he is...

hi all,we are rob and shaz from Bombala nsw very new to caravaning we have a golden eagle rambler pop top and love it our tow vehicle is a 2013 ford ranger xlt plus we have 2 maltese pups which will accompany us on our trips where possible,both working full time and more so not a greal deal of spare time,rob....

As the topic says..... I had a problem this trip on the back roads we have been on the past fortnight .The only vehicles coming towards have been other vanners or road trains.The latter have finally given my side mirror a bit of folding in grief so to speak . Well I went to the hardware shop and got a S/Stee...

Giday all I saw in the local paper this week that council has approved a camp in Kershaw Gardens via High St. It will be for self contained vehicles only so no toilets or showers will be built. The site has to be developed (leveled) yet but should be open soon. The shops are 200 m away takeaway woolies cole...

Hi all would very much appreciate feedback or experiences in capabilities of a 2004 Nissan Patrol 4.2 diesel as tow vehicle. Our van is 2500kg. Thank you.

One of my personal heros, Sir Les Pterson, Has had his portorate win the packing room prize at the Archibald comp for portorates(can't spell it). He is the Australian representative to the court of St. James, also associated with Dame Edna Everage.

The time has come and I am readywell as ready as I can be. I have done a hell of a lot of work on the van as well as installing heaps of gadgets and do dads. Still some more that I want/need, but they can wait. I head off on Monday 14th July .I just gotta get out of here. Its too bloody cold. I am heading to Mt Isa a...

I always thought it was a major problem to change the GVM of a vehicle but it appears that if you have a MH and want to get it down graded to a lesser licence to drive there is provisions in the codes to do it... I Have checked with the engineer I usually use to certify the buses I convert as Motorhomes and he sai...

Hi all first post from a new member. The idea of a life on the road has been with me for the past couple of years As I've been living in rental since my divorce 3 years ago & my son finished his HSC last year & left to live with his mother last month I find myself in a place I haven't been in for a long time....

I'm baaaaaaack, yippee the twins and I have more data. Don't know how I run out of data so had to go into dry dock for a few days. No drama really cos the twins and I just spent more time down at "The" beach. I see wombat conned their cousins into washing his MH too.