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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...

Gday... 1827 - Explorer Allan Cunningham discovers the Darling Downs. Allan Cunningham was born on 13 July 1791 in Wimbledon, England. As a botanist who came to Australia suffering from tuberculosis, he found that Australia's climate helped him regain some of his health, and he was anxious...

RE: Benarkin Qld Top of the Blackbutt RangeReply Quote Edit Post Hi all, I've just posted in the free camps section about this, there has been a misconception that dogs are not allowed at this lovely camp. Councillor Deb Palmer confirmed that the "no animals in the park" sign refers...

Mick and Paddy were walking home from the pub. Mick says to Paddy, ' I can't be bothered to walk all dat way.' 'I know,' says Paddy, but we've no money for a cab and we've missed the last bus home.' 'We could steal a bus from the depot,' Mick suggests. They arrive at the bus depot and Mick tells Paddy to go i...

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we have never free camped but am thinking of having a go we will have to turn our fridge to gas for an over night stay but my concern is how long will it last and how will we now if we have run out gas as we could lose all in the fridge we have 2 9kg bottles and of course they would be on all night sorry if it sounds...

This test is to ascertain your mental state now. If you get one right you are doing ok, if you get none right you better go for counseling. (I'll meet you there.) There are 4 test questions. Dont miss one. Giraffe Test 1. How do you put a giraffe into a refrigerator? Stop and think abo...

Near Woodford on the Peachester Rd. Very popular spot. Mid week, by 2pm there were 9 'vans when we stopped. Very neat toilets, playground,shelter shed. It has been done up in the past 12 months. Maybe too much. Lots of bollards & paved roads makes for less spots to set up. Nice spot, if you get there e...

Has anyone been on the road from Cobar to Bourke,then onto north Qld towards Emerald? In my Tomtom I got no unsealed roads its showing me that route and using the Dawson development road it it sealed or unsealed? Also how is the rest stop at Whyandra with a donation of power and how many sites have power a...

Why a wife should trust her husband ... generally !! ONE MUST NEITHER PRESUME NOR ASSUME!! *There comes a time when a woman just has to trust her husband.* The wife comes home late at night from a night out with the girls. She quietly opens the door to her bedroom. From under the sheets she sees four leg...

Well... we got as far as Queensland and got called back home... unfortunately our place was a complete mess and I got sort of depressed over it all so have been away from chatting on the net.. we have had the fence repaired.. cleaned up around the outside heaps.. repaired some of the inside things.. and I...