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I have a Garmin Nuvi 1450LMT GPS with lifetime maps. I had used it a number of times and downloaded the Lifetime Maps updates previously, however recently I had decided to update them again, however the unit failed to upload them, and worse deleted all my maps and I could not reload them. My 12 months wa...

Gday... Like most, I love travelling all over this country. So many of us love to get out of Victoria to head to the inviting northern climes. These couple of photos give an indication that there are some nice places in Victoria as well. Cheers - John -- Edited by rockylizard on Thursday 27th of March 201...

I'm wondering if anyone knows of a place to leave a largish caravan somewhere near Perth while the owners are in England for a while. Our friends are currently in Victoria and will be heading west to W.A., and then will be travelling to London to visit family. Any suggestions would be appreciated, than...

I laughed so hard at this one I just had to share it. It's in German but you'll understand. www.snotr.com/video/8965/

On my way from Qld last july to south Aussie, I parked the van opp the Nevertire Hotel south of Warren. It was a Wednesday night so I strolled over to the ruddy tub for a ale or 2. At app 6 pm I seen the menue for meals that night, I had another scooner to choose my meal, 1/2 a berp I ordered the Aussie schnitzel f...

I want to have some music and local radio in our van and wonder what you folk out there did to solve this situation. I guess the simplest solution would be to get a car radio/cd unit fitted as this would be 12 volt. The other option is a small portable bedroom type stereo which would not take up much room, can...

We are here in Tamworth until Tuesday, staying at the Austin Caravan Park. If there are any GNs interested in meeting up let me know or pm me.

Keep three cans of beer in the vehicle or van in a warm place ( not refrigerated) If a fire starts in the vehicle or van ,in an emergency get out a can of the beer and pull the ring- top just enough to let the foam squirt out. There is enough dioxide and foam in one of these cans to put out an average - sized f...

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I am trying to sell my boat and got an email saying she couldn't phone me as she was on an oil rig, and would I send her my bank details as she wanted to buy the boat, sight unseen.I have had this tried before, and am hartilly sick of a.s.s.holes trying to fleece me. Anbody else had a similar experience? Bill

Hi all, Think I nearly have my head around what I need for a very basic install. 1. 300w of Solar panels 2. Brackets to suit ( looking at using sikaflex to mount (less holes means less chances of leaks) 3. wiring 6mm minimum from panels to controller, 8mm between batteries 4. 30amp Solar regulator 5. 2 x 10...

Well after 3 months and over 5,500 kls its time to bid farewell to Tassie. The trip took us from Devonport to Sheffield, Forth, Burnie, Smithton, Arthur River, Waratah, Rosebery, Zeehan, Queenstown, Derwent Bridge, Hamilton, Bothwell, Arthurs Lake, Deloraine, Beaconsfield, George Town, Scott...

Bit sad today - lost an old mate - a black Labrador - she was 13 years old - just too attached to these friends but she and the others I have had over my lifetime were certainly faithful.

For those traveling between Adelaide and Broken Hill. Fuel is cheaper at Yunta. Diesel $1.569 litre at both servos. .We were their their yesterday.

Hi guys - I've just bought a portable fold out set of 2x110w solar panels & being made of glass I am looking for the best way of carting them around as I travel over a lot of cattle grids going North each winter. They came in a padded case & take up a fair bit of space in the tub. Any great ideas on over...

have a look here : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iT_QNC6o24E#t=96

Gday... 1899 - Singer, dancer and actor Fred Astaire is born. 1908 - The first Mothers' Day is celebrated. 1940 - Germany invades Holland and Belgium, whilst Winston Churchill is elected Prime Minister in Britain. 1994 - Nelson Mandela is inaugurated as South Africa's...

G'day everyone .. This is my first post even though I joined many years ago. At that time, I was ready to take off around Australia in retirement, but a family situation arose that put everything on hold. Decided that now is the time to head off but looking for some advice from others travelling solo, p...

This is a new one. [On me, anyway.] I had a Phone call this morning, advising me that the Australian Government in Sydney, was going to pay me over $7,000 of supposed Bank overcharges, by either Bank transfer, or by Cheque. I played along, and asked for a cheque. The caller gave me his name, Paul Johnson....

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