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Can someone tell me what kind of tree this is please?

Hi all. For years I dreamt of travelling around in a van, but life got in the way. I'm happy to report that I am now part-way through my 'maiden voyage', having made it from Canberra to Brisbane, and am absolutely loving it. Neither my tug (2001 Pajero) nor my van (1987 Viscount Regency) are flash, but bo...

We are having a look at Cost Effective Maintenances web site as we have only ever just replaced the engine oil and have never tried a flushing oil concentrate. We do get the car serviced for the major distance work, but just do the smaller 5000k, 10000k work ourselves. Has anyone any experience or knowl...

Gday... 1790 - Early Australian explorer, William Charles Wentworth, is born on a convict ship travelling to Australia. William Charles Wentworth was born on 26 July 1790 on the 'Surprize', a ship transporting convicts to Australia. The exact date of his birth is unknown. Wentworth...

Haven't heard from Shekon for a while. Last we heard of her she was in Murrurundi - maybe she is still there as she was enjoying it so much.

Beachmere van park is just out of Caboolture and on Deception Bay. We need to stay near Caboolture very soon for a couple of weeks and wonder if anyone has heard or had any experience of this park. It is run by the Lions Club evidently. Thanks in anticipation. Elaine (Ma)

With the upsurge in the use of free/low cost camping, many councils and other authorities are now starting to demand that only RVs that are fully self contained may use their sites. I realise this topic has been somewhat covered in Techies Corner, however the ideas suggested were of little help in ou...

G,day all we have a duel cab Colorado and it will be fitted with a canopy soon, I would like to carry a tinny on top so any advice as to rack systems boat loaders etc and where do you all carry your outboards and tanks? thanks all

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...