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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...

Arrived here today ,the town is real neat and lots to see .The above park is everything you nomads said it was .So first up thank you .The sites are 45 deg and drive thru with lawn and roses etc in between sites .Judy was the prefect hostess and we were instructed to be at the fire pit at 5,we had a go the fish ag...

Not sure if this should be here in technical or digress, but here goes. I bought myself a new camera, great pics it is taking and I am having fun trying different settings etc. I am able to connect it to my phone and IPad, I just don't know how. It is a Nikon D5300. I have looked at the tutorials on Youtube, bu...

We have dual batteries and a 120 w solar panel and our TV and radio have worked perfectly on 12 v for the last 8 days. Tonight, we have no 12v power to the TV, aerial or radio. Any suggestions?

These are classified ads, which were actually placed in U.K. Newspapers: FREE YORKSHIRE TERRIER. 8 years old, Hateful little bastard. Bites! FREE PUPPIES 1/2 ****er Spaniel, 1/2 sneaky neighbour's dog. FREE PUPPIES. Mother is a Kennel Club registered German Shepherd. Father is a...

Under the Australian law home distilling of any spirits is Illegal, even though you only make it for yourself? I have a 4 litre still mainly for distilling water lol Now on any home brew site some say its Illegal to make any types of spirits in Aussie but? a few sites even show a video of how to make your own s...

Gday... 1841 - Australian explorer Eyre reaches King's River, just short of his final destination of King George's Sound on his epic journey from east to west, only to find the river too high to cross on horseback. Edward John Eyre's westward journey across the Australian continent began at S...

Just a question with all the cost increases how many members are finding it harder to travel, I no in my situation I can no longer just up and go I have to work to and plain my next trip, do others find this also. Fuel was the major cost in out of the way places but it has just gone crazy and will not get any better...

Gday... Heard ya woz thinkin' of of updating the Twins' accommodation .... this just might suit and look good behind the Collie

http://www.caravancampingsales.com.au/news/caravans/avan/avan-camper-goes-feral-44117

What happens when you get a young orang-utan who's lost its parents and an old dog looking for a friend? You get a very special friendship, that's what you get. A mate in Florida sent these pics and story and it blew me away. http://www.aussieodyssey.com/friendship/album/ Oh, and be sure to read the c...

Plants may fear reaper: Herald sun newspaper Friday 4th Most people don't give a second thought when tucking into a plate of salad. But perhaps we should be a bit more considerate when chomping on a lettuce, as scientists have found that plants actually respond to the sounds of themselves bei...

Why wasn't I told in the Northern Territory the LPG is different to all other states in Australia in that in NT they run cars on the same Gas as they do cooking appliances etc not Auto gas, this caused vehicles running on auto gas to backfire and not run smoothly and in my case has destroyed my Air Filter bo...

this may be my new tug & home, just dreaming at the moment. this 5th wheeler is what i want but the (tug might have to be RED) that will upset him ??? the edit i got cheesed off with looking at my twin brother , he looks ,well i better no say -- Edited by Glenelg on Friday 4th of July 2014 02:20:25 PM

We are at Camoweal billabong for a couple of days if anyone is passing. JC.

Exceptionally good park with lovely grassed sites and very clean and well maintained facilities - toilets,showers, camp kitchen etc. - very helpful staff. Very quiet location. Will definitely bet returning.powered sites $25.00 per night for two at the moment. -- Edited by gailhayd on Friday 4th...