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If you had bought $1,000 of Qantas shares one year ago, you would have $49.00 today! If you bought $1,000 AIG shares one year ago, you would have$33.00 today! If you bought $1,000 worth of Lehman Brothers shares one year ago, you would have $0.00 today! BUT.... if you purchased $1,000 wo...

We should arrive Townsville Sunday or Monday...anyone wishing to meet up let us know.. we hope to stay at Black River Stadium...

Gday... 64 - The Great Fire of Rome is started, ultimately destroying two-thirds of the city. The Great Fire of Rome broke out on 18 July AD 64 in the merchant district of the city, near the Circus Maximus, Rome's huge chariot stadium. Because of the strong summer winds, the fire quickly spr...

Am researching on-line all the time so when I can get on the road I will have an idea on what type of rig I want. Like the reviews on the Baily Caravans (UK Brand) that are selling in Australia and made here for our conditions. I'd be solo so would need only the smallest model and then would have a vehicle to...

Hi all Just wondering if anyone else has a Ford Territory for towing purposes and if you have added extending towing mirrors. Our dealer told us we don't need them as the original mirrors are flexible enough to be able to see safely.

Hi Folks . watching the news and there was a story on a couple of GN`s that were ready to go away to Darwin and some scumbag drove into there yard and stole the new caravan while they were home , how brazen are these mongrels getting now to steal someone`s gear . If you are on this forum I sincerely hope you get...

The small town of Brewarrina has a small caravan park which we stayed at. A powered site for two people cost $20 night. Dirt sites, old clean toilets and showers, laundry, free bbq. Quiet but for the town dogs barking around 5.30 am. Friendly Aboriginal caretaker. The town itself has quite a few i...

A few weeks ago I asked for advice on the condensation in my Cub Drover Spacevan. I tried all with no luck but then tried a thermal blanket....it works! No more condensation and a few degrees warmer. Thanks everyone.

Another short trip north and we are at Bushy Parker Reserve Rollingstone. Arrived Monday early and found a great spot with plenty of solar opportunity but little sun to take of advantage of. Paul has been in the best spirits since on the road again, walking to the shops in the morning and along the rive...

hi all, have a sprinter campervan with internal tv antenna. can occasionally get ch. 2 but nothing more. don't watch a lot of tv so this is more a question about what sort of antenna should I think about in the future. don't have a lot of room in the van so carting a dish around is out. look forward to replies...

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Gee, we do it hard so you young ones can continue to support us. Julie (Jules47) doing the GN modelling thing in front of our campsite on Cleaverville beach near Karratha, WA. We'll probably hang out here for a month or more while waiting for the weather further south reach the level we've become used t...

Hi, Good vegetable that is widely used for health benefits in Asia. Lots of benefits, especially for diabetics. Helps with stomach problems too. Misc. aches and pains. Skin problems. Balances out immune system. Try it juiced, mixed with apple juice as it can be somewhat bitter, as name sugges...

We're going touring for about 4 months and have a couple looking to house sit while we are gone. What both of us would like to know, is, what is a normal rule of thumb regarding duties,? payments,? responsibilities ? etc that we can organize between us. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. T...

Can anyone give me advice on maps. We're thinking of purchasing either Hema or Mud maps. Are they easy to set up, easy to run, after sales service. Thanks

Gday... 1674 - Preacher and hymn writer, Isaac Watts, is born. "When I survey the wondrous cross on which the Prince of glory died, my richest gain I count but loss, and pour contempt on all my pride." Thus begins one of Christianity's greatest hymns, which, though written in the eig...

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Woo Hoo...finally something nice to say about a business involved in caravans After recent poor customer service from RV companies it has been refreshing to find someone I can say something nice about. Slades Mobile Caravan Repairs Ph. 0400 283 596 get the big thumbs up from me. Now it was only a first...

On my van I have 40mm PVC drainage pipes & attached to that is a 40mm flexible plastic hose to take it to the drainage grate. Whenever the shower was used the water level in the shower base started to flood & build up. After checking the PVC pipes to ensure they were all clear I added a small breathe...

If you have Free Camped from Kunanurra, Broome to Perth, could anyone give me some tips on where you topped up with water.Most of the CAW6 camp sites show NO WATER available.Planning leaving home in April for a 6 month around OZ trip, staying in C Ps on the WA coast is NOT an option ie Broome $42 to $ 49 per ni...