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Gday... 1817 - Explorer John Oxley declares the rich pasture land around the Lachlan River as "forever uninhabitable". Three years after the successful crossing of the Blue Mountains by Blaxland, Lawson and Wentworth in 1813, explorer John Oxley set off to search for more past...

After much research we have decided to get rid of our 3 way fridge and go to a compressor fridge and freezer (which will be separate). The fridge is a vitrifrigo 130l using a bd35 compressor. This is wired directly to the caravan batteries (2x130 amp/hr) with a 15 amp fuse. The freezer is a 35l top openi...

Actually it is shining now through the fog at Mudgee, although it is still -2.5 at present. Orange was freezing, but such a great place to be. I got to play in the snow. When all the other people are working on their tans, I have been dancing to a different drum. Loved walking in the snow and looking at the w...

Hi All He are on the road in a Coachmen Mirada and as all who own one will do doubt realise they are sometimes difficult to get work done on them due to the fact that they are American. We have had our share of experiences as I am sure others have and we would like to be able to share. We have started a Facebook P...

We are thinking of buying a Yamaha generator but noticed that the output is 230 volts is this going to make any difference to how the appliances perform in particular the Ibis Air Command air conditioner, looking at the Yamaha 2400I as I don't think the Honda 2 KVA will do it, any advice will be appreciat...

Hi. I am looking at an older 2000 Toyota hiace and have found a few. I like the thought of the automatic but worry the fuel consumption would be much higher than the manual. Then theres diesel or petrol- more petrol ones out there. Anyone have any knowledge/ experience with this? Cheers Didi

Hi, I will be travelling by caravan around Australia for all of 2015 starting from Perth. We have 2 young daughters and are keen to experience the snow for a number of days, when we are over east. Can anyone recommend a spot to camp that is above the snowline - free camping or a caravan. I'd like to be above...

Hi all, New here and just trying to find my way around this forum. Just wondering if there is a way, when logging in, to display just recent active topics or new threads since my last visit, rather than going to the main page which lists all of the different topic categories? I seem to be able to do this on my...

Where do people put a diesel heater in a 24' van with ensuite at the rear? Aussie Paul.

A friend is selling this Generator, HONDA EU20i Inverter including Dustcover - Near New and excellent condition. They live in the southern Perth suburbs. They have just bought a late model Mercedes used motorhome and don't want to carry the generator so are selling it. Not sure how much t...

Morning All, I know it has been a while since I last posted and said about us being on the road and heading west for The Dig Tree, Innamincka and Cameron Corner. As you would be aware communications out that way are a tad non-existant at times, however I did manage to update our blog. However, we are home ea...

i can imagine you blokes goin yea yea . well i had a problem getting my 2012 colorado manual into and out of 4x4 low range just to get the van up some slight hills or int that tight spot reversing up to the van . well i bumped a bloke down town the other day with a colly . bit hard core for a 6 mmth old truck you know w...

Hi folks, New to this forum, although I am active on a few others, so I do recognise a couple of the names on here. My name is Gerry and my better half is Bev. We are retired and like to get out and about as much as we can. In fact, we have just left Adelaide for warmer climates somewhere up north and expect to be g...

I'm a newbie to this site, but I already have a question, What does one have to do to get and receive e-mails whilst travelling ? Any help would be appreciated..

After many months we have finally taken the plunge and joined this great forum. Why we waited so long I don't know, as we've always believed this is such a great initiative for those who spend all or much of their time on the road. The information which is so generously shared by grey nomads is invalua...

Bluey, an Aussie, goes to Buckingham Palace for an interview for a job as a footman. He is ushered into a room in front of a panel of men & women. He is asked a few questions & then the Chairman of the panel said, "That is satisfactory. Now would you roll your trouser legs up above your kn...