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Its blowing a gale and raining cats and dogs here in Nq. There have also been a number of crashes involving caravans and tugs. The windy conditions caused the death wobbles for a van west of Townsville with the van destroyed. Alsotraffic accidents at the Elliot river bridge, sthof town and Rollings...

Bushy Parker Park, nth of Townsville for a couple of days if any one is passing through. Will move to Babinda from here then through Cairns & west. JC

We free camped north of Alice Springs a few nights ago. Near the camp site were cattle yards on private property. Some people who were camped their just had to get through the fence for a "stick beak". These are the people who get councils offside with free campers.

hi again. has anyone had a chip and exhaust system fitted by Berrima diesel . We have a ford PK Ranger 2011 and are looking for a bit more power to pull our 22ft caravan, thanks again keep on smiling

We have just had a few days at Yamba and stayed at Calypso CP for the second time. the location is what attracts us to choose this one above the others in Yamba, everything we need is within walking distance. It is next to the river and a few minutes from a beach and a small group of shops/cafés are right at th...

Hi all, The Eagles are back next year for another tour.Love the music not to impressed with the crowds.Which brings me to my topic, can anyone recommend a caravan park over the christmas new year period that is nomad friendly .A big ask i know but one can only ask...

Is there an opinion regarding Paul Gover's article in to days Herald Sun (Escape) 8/6/140) The around Australia Big trip...... Those of you in the outback may miss it.....Just asking

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Hello from another Newbie, My wife and i are traveling from Adelaide to Perth WA in mid August but returning in Four weeks due to work commitments. I am after as much info as possible of free camp sites on the way over. looking at doing between 600 to 800 klms a day. First time over the West and so looking fo...

We've just come back from a few weeks trundling about S.E.Qld. Just a few observations. At Leyburn, a huge, quiet area. A big-arse bus & trailer decked out in Harley Davidson colours pulled up within 10 meters of a 'van. Then fired up a generator. 'Van moved to another spot. Genny was on & off al...

We are new to the forum and apologise if this has already been covered, but we have a Jayco Starcraft Outback 20.6 van with Hayman Reece level rides, and we're told by our Jayco supplier that the safety chains should not be crossed, but on other forums we see recommendations for the chains to be crossed &...

Been a lot said about Gennie etiquette and caravan space manners and such. Just thought I would throw out for thoughts on Camp Fire etiquette. Me I love a campfire but since we stopped lighting one I have noticed all kinds of attitudes. What do you think?

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Just wondering if and fellow travellers have heard anything with regards the flood damaged areas around Exmouth. We are heading that way and have been told by a few that the NP at Exmouth suffered badly in the floods a few weeks back. I also spoke to a resident of Exmouth and he told the same story. I know t...

Gday... 1770 - Lieutenant James Cook's "The Endeavour" runs aground and nearly sinks on the Great Barrier Reef. Following Lieutenant James Cook's observations in Tahiti of the transit of Venus across the sun, he sailed southwest, where he explored and mapped the coastline of N...

Get experienced opinion when buying a van pre 1985 or any van, for that matter. Suggest an electrician, familiar with double pole, inspect circuit. Folder with product specs and certificates for plumbing and electrical, good start. General cleanliness, care and a non musty scent is welcome. Ama...

Hope to go down the Strzelecki in late July, any one been on it recently? I know it can change from day to day but just a general idea would be nice. Simon

Hello. The electronic controller for the van brakes is meant to have a bright green light displayed to indicate that the van is connected (I think). When I make a brake application this light is meant to glow bright red (I think). When I connect the van the light glows bright green, UNTIL I turn the ignit...

So excited, have to share. Yesterday purchased a motorised jockey wheel that was actually advertised across the top of this site. What a relief! We have a long drive, with a narrow gate. I used to stand with the walkie talkie and guide Stuart through. Today, no problem. Moved our 2500 kg van with ease an...