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have sat tv with van but was analogue want to know if anybody has tried a foxtel set top box and got reception if so what are the steps my dish has the Foxtel LNB and twin cables just need to make up mind if it works and save buying another digital set top box especially as paying for foxtel anyway many thanks o...

Hi just joined this forum today, looks interesting where nomads can exchange info to each other. A banana bender here from bayside Manly Brisse and Gold coast area. & Beaudeser, At present at Melrose in the Flinders ranges in Sa,be moving towards Whyalla on friday to bush camp on the Spencer gul...

Hello all. I am Bob and my wife is May. We are on the other main forums for caravanners and go by the name of Gadfly and channel 18 UHF (stuck on the back of our van if you pass us one day - give us a call). We live in Brisbane southside and have just got a new caravan (Jayco) and plan on using it a lot more than the ol...

Hi, Ian and Desley here, we have just joined the grey nomad brigade, and are present in Hahndorf , South Australia at our daughters preparing for our round Australia trip in our Swagman motorhome. We are heading for the Eyre Peninsula for a short stay, so hope to see you all on the road at some stage. Will...

As we had so many offers of help with the computer problem just wanted to give you an update. Stuart used a mixture of all the help and has got to a stage where the computer is usable. Strangely we don't seem (at this stage) to have any data prior to 2009. somebody, but I can't remember who, said as windows do...

Have searched the net for info, but can't seem to find a simple answer. I have used a standard generator before on a building site. So how does a inverter generator work? Does it draw off the car battery? Can this flatten the battery? What can I run from it?

Gday... 1685 - The great German composer and organist, Johann Sebastian Bach, is born. 1895 - South Australia's Suffrage Act is proclaimed after being passed by Queen Victoria. 1947 - Two men die in the first documented case of death by Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. 1980 -...

We live in UK but have family in Sydney whom we like to visit often - but not stay too long! Fast running out of places to explore - except the big one - Darwin through to Broome/Perth. Appreciate thoughts from experienced guys - when is best (or impossible)? - what vehicle/rig is advised? - would we be ab...

Hope everyone is traveling well . These are photos of our home ( van ) and ute. Good job we were only traveling at 75km or it would have been much worse. We came out of it good .just a sore back. We were very lucky. Don n Diane

Hello. I am ready to head out along the Golden Highway from Denman to Dunedoo in NSW, and am wondering if the road is mountainous or travels thru farming territory. Any feedback appreciated. KB

http://www.news.com.au/national/queensland/three-hospitalised-after-violent-brawl-at-mudgeeraba-caravan-park/story-fnii5v6w-1226857680597

New Hunter expressway opening on Saturday it's about time

Great place to stay on the way to Coober Pedy and beyond. Free camping, not much grass - except along the fence line, and that might have been weeds. We stayed there on the way to Alice Springs and also on the return trip. Hotel, roadhouse, meals available etc. Showers are $2 for a hot shower - and the loos f...

We passed roadworthy!!! Woot! Now I can look at booking the Spirit Troy is super-stoked, he did a lot of the fiddly bits (replaced lights, laid electrical cable, fixed air leaks). -- Edited by RosieW on Tuesday 18th of March 2014 06:40:37 PM

Just wondering if the highway from Ballina through Bangalow to the bottom of the hill is finished yet??? Any locals or GN's been through there recently. Thanks. Patto

The road to the main weir and Burke and wills campsite at Mindee lakes Nsware a very corrugated road for app 6 or 8 km's. But worth going there as its a nice spot and can relax by the Darling river and ever see pelicans on the river. I have been to Minindee lakes now 3 times in the last 6 years, doing app 15 to 20 k...

Have taken it off . -- Edited by graham (chickenman) on Thursday 20th of March 2014 02:18:47 PM -- Edited by graham (chickenman) on Thursday 20th of March 2014 02:23:46 PM -- Edited by graham (chickenman) on Thursday 20th of March 2014 02:24:19 PM -- Edited by graham (chickenman) on Thursday 20th of Ma...

HI Well finally ready for the off, will be going to a National Park near us first so that we can give the long weekend holiday makers time to leave Green Lakes and we may be able to get in. We should be arriving on Tuesday, will anyone from the forum still be there I think we will probably be there for about 10 d...

Anyone heading north from Port a gutter, opps ment Port Augusta at Pimba just outside of Woomera is a rest stop at Spuds road house, its a donation box in Spuds roadhouse. Also great coin in the slot showers $1 x 2 coins in the box at least 8 to 10 mins of a hot shower, also got to try Spuds hamburgers there a...