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Hi all. Just about to get serious so starting to get info on stuff we want to have. Have heard a couple of different thing s about front load washing machines so thought I would throw it out there for a general discussion. Any thoughts , comments, Pros and cons, would be appreciated.

I am converting part of the rear of my Hyundai van for camping, and needed some bolts to fittings in the back. I wanted to get some bolts to match the holes left in the back of the van when I sold the seats, the person who bought the seats wanted the bolts and I had to hand them over there and then and had no idea...

Hopefully not a silly question.....b-u-t.......I have a Dometic 3 way electronic ignition fridge, Model RM4401, which runs very well on 240V, holds temp on-the-go with 12V but refuses to light on gas Have proved gas in the system by using the stove AND followed the instructions re starting the fri...

You can blame Vic41 he started it. What do you call a fake noodle? An impasta. I put a worm on my tongue and now I'm waiting with baited breath. A will is a dead giveaway. Kevin

Had a nice hot weekend at Aysons Reserve Elmore Vic. Lots and Lots of campers, every type possible. Nice place lots of shade and cool breezes at night. Met some very nice people and got lots more valuable information. Did the markets thing, Elmore Saturday bought flavoured olive oil and olives. Girg...

I redid my Will yesterday, found out they have changed their fee structure. Was once based on a percentage of the value of your monies and assets, but now flat fees. Seems to favour the rich, as everyone pays the same fees depending on the complexity of the Wills, but not the value of monies or assets....

G'day All, Been away in the old Dart for a few months, boy are they doing it tough over there at the moment. Atrocious weather, economy in tatters and now they are being flooded by europeans for whom there are no jobs. I thank my lucky stars that I reside in Oz. Looking forward to catching up with the posts a...

Gday... 1952 - Douglas Adams, author of 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy', is born. 1871 - The springs after which Alice Springs, central Australia, was named are discovered. 1864 - Over 240 are killed as the newly-completed Dale Dyke Dam bursts in Sheffield, England. 19...

The post about vacuum sealers twigged my interest but also made me think where do we stop! We're planning on going to WA in a few months so figured we MUST have a 50litre fridge/freezer, a CGear mat to keep sand etc from van, a largish radio for outside the van, leave aircon in van 'cause it might be hot as w...

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These were posted on an Australian tourism website, and the answers are the actual responses by the website officials, who obviously have a great sense of humour (not to mention a low tolerance threshold for cretins!) _________________________ _______________________ Q: Does it eve...

Blue Mountains, Scenic World.Reply Quote Edit Post Hi all, We are heading off to Corryong from Brisbane later in the month for The Man From Snowy River Festival. We plan to go down via Katoomba and Oberon. Never been through that area before and my question is, if we arrive at Scenic World early in th...

Hi all, This is a newly released 12 Volt MPPT Solar Controller, I am considering buying it, Not being an electrical whizz, To be Blunt, Its beyond my Capabilitys, I would like very much for the Electrical Guru's on here to have a Squizz at the technical side of it and see if it is any good, My other 30 Amp Co...

Hello all, My subject says it all. Apart from which one is the best for us I'm considering a Suzuki Grand Vitara 4x4, but that's where I get stuck. I was hoping for some opinions and I have these specific questions and looking for your recommendations. They are; Model/year 6 cyl or 4 cyl (power and econ...

today was day one of the big lap (or laps) no time limit in colac tonight heading over to sa then up the centre cheers

Any feedback from recent travellers on the road from Windorah to Birdsville and the Birdsville Track. After accurate and up to date info, I am monitoring the relevant websites and weather thanks Rod

I received my new Flow Meter last week and connected it inline with my hose to measure how much water I could put in my empty tanks, (empty as in the pump will not draw any more). Surprise, the 2 x 95L tanks only took 160L to point of overflow. :? The meter is now connected to the suction side of the pump an...

Last year many GNs got together at Waruma but I was delayed getting the coaster registered. Anyone got any ideas about a meeting this year? Looking ahead March might be a good time for me, any one else interested? John