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Twice in the past 2 months I have had the gas ignition serviced as the fridge was not getting cold enough. The first place (VIC) said they would replace the thermostat - in 3 weeks time when they could get one in - if it was not working better. Another $70 so got another place (NSW) to check things- I read...

Hi everyone - we really love our coffee from our pod machine, however with only 600W inverter in our van, we are having trouble finding a machine we cn use when away from powered sites - any suggestions?? Anyone else found a low wattage coffee pod machine?

An 80-year-old Scotsman went to the doctor for a check-up.The doctor was amazed at what good shape the old fellow was in and asked: "How do you stay in such great physical condition?' "I am Scottish and I am a golfer," said the old fellow: "and that is why I am in such good shape.I'm...

New South Wales A senior citizen drove his brand new Holden Senator out of the dealership Taking off down the road, he pushed it to 120 kph, enjoying the power of the car .. Amazing, he thought as he flew down the F3, pushing the pedal even more. Looking in his rear view mirror, he saw a highway patrol c...

Gday... 1770 - Lieutenant James Cook discovers and names Botany Bay. 1789 - Australia's first bushranger, John 'Black' Caesar, is tried for theft, leading him to make escape plans. 1841 - Eyre's overseer, Baxter, is killed by two of the Aborigines who accompanied the expedit...

Hi , anyone tried and succeeded in getting full comprehensive insurance for an imported van ive got to try a few more company's , but no luck so far......... It's got all the certificates etc , just they have a clause saying no to imported stuff ( cars too ) even though they're comply and are au registered...

Hi All, Not all long ago I introduced Barry the triton ute and our Jayco Eagle. The Eagle was our introduction to the world of caravaning "To see if we liked the experience". Well we didn't like it, we loved it! In the past 12 months we did a number of trips from weekenders to a week away. I know t...

The only part of Gibb River Road I have done is part of the road from Derby to the turn off from Gibb River Road to Winjana George and Tunnel Creek (worth the diversion). I was looking at this link which shows some of the Gibb River Road and the different types of RV used for the trip, if you have done it I would...

Each year in April I download the updates to my copy of Camps 6. Looks like I wont need to do this again next year because judging by the number of places that are closed the book will no longer be a 400 page spirel book - it will be a pocket size booklet. Almost 60 closed and many more have had facilities down...

I have been trying to contact Diesel Heating Australia for over a week, so I can purchase a Snugger heater. Left messages and emails but no response. Not a good look for their service. Does anyone know where else I can buy one in Sydney or Central Coast NSW? Thanks Patto

To day we had the pleasure of sharing so quality time with Frank at our camp site at Walladabah. Thank you for comming over a look foward to our next meeting some where in this great land. Cheers. JC.

Have currently got the Hayman Reese "Compact" Brake Controller, but am unsure about its reliability as it has failed only 6 months in. Am I just unlucky or are there better options out there? Would appreciate any input - am towing Lotus Trooper 19'6 with Ford Ranger

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Hi all has anyone bought an Ausgen generator? 3.5kva for $1170.00 - Australian Generatorys PTy Ltd on the Gold Coast. - Just wondering?? Cheers debs and graeme

Well, I haven't really been away. In case anyone missed me, I haven't been trawling the forum for awhile, just popping in now and then. I have no travels to report on, which is probably why I haven't been posting. I thought about going up to Tin Can Bay for the Anzac weekend but really just couldn't be bo...

Is anyone going to Canowindra NSW during to Hot Air Ballooning week from April 22-27? I'll be in Canberra and was thinking of going there for a looksee.

The other day we witnessed this. http://youtu.be/xjbS-P-cKQA Watch the left hand lane. On the M1 heading towards Gateway Bridge, Brisbane . As you can see I was doing 94 Kph. and Motorbike was doing ???. He did not come from onramp but was just going from lane to lane. Definitely on his way of removing...

I would like to recommend a new book - "Grub in the Scrub".

Started up the bus yesterday and found no ignition lights and no gauges, neither was there any charge going into the cranking battery. The day after the long weekend is not a good time to find someone to look at the problems but after some Skype phone calls I was on my way to Monto. After some investigatin...