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Paddy the Irishman was stopped at a rest area near the Sa and Nt border, he got up at 6 am, had a big strech a yawn then breeky and nature call , then a hour later he hit the road heading towards Alice spring. He wound up to 100 kmh in 30 secs then he realises he forgot his 4 wheel drive and van left in the rest area...

Threw a couple of mango halves face down onto the BBQ when the meat was almost done. Never done it before, but it was beautiful. What do you BBQ?

Grey Nomad get together if interested? Well gang we are almost home from our Tassie trip and we are looking at other things to do. Mallacoota which is just over the NSW border in the East Gippsland has us beckoning once more. Currently we are free camping at Genoa just out of Mallacoota, Camps 6, #2 a...

Gday... 1602 - The Dutch East India company, which was indirectly responsible for many discoveries in the Pacific, is formed. 1942 - US General Douglas Macarthur first makes his famous "I shall return" speech at Terowie, South Australia. 1974 - An attempt is made...

I was told that because I had a caravan I would not be eligible for the CMCA discount, go figure

Hi Off topic , I KNOW but Samsung have reported that the numbers returned for correction are far below the number sold The models are: SW75V9WIP; SW65V9WIP; SW70SPWIP; SW80SPWIP; WA85GWGIP; and, WA85GWWIP IF you have those models cease use & contact Sansung They have caused quite a number of f...

I left the anode in our HWS in our Jayco Starcraft a bit long. So far I have put WD40 on it and tried nudging it. I thought it may break off. Any hints would be appreciated thanks..Daryl

So I had my brakes and bearing service on a dual axle Jayco. Bearings were replaced. Whenever I hitch up I check the electric brakes. However, after the service I didn't, it was now rush hour and I had to get through the Melbourne suburbs fun times, I just forgot. It didn't take long to notice that braki...

I've had a cough for 10 weeks now, I've heard it called the 3 month cough, but I know of at least one poor lady who has had it 5 months. You can catch it from grandchildren, and Dr's treatment with antibiotics makes no difference. Have met several who say they have coughed for 5 or 6 weeks, but so far hav...

Hi, we are just wondering if there is any G N's left in Tasie as we would like to catch up some time. We will be around Launceston for about fortnight, then after the V8's will heading towards Hobart along the coast road. PS does any one know any free camps near Simmons Plains for the car racing. Cheers reg &...

Hi on the eastern side app 4 km's of Gilgandra in central Nsw is a Shell Coles express no charge for a shower there plenty of room to park your rig, also a truckies stop as well. Also a small town south of Wareen is Nevertire, you can camp opp the shop and pub and great meals served if you dont feel like cook...

We are told by the CFA that gas cylinders are safe and can't explode in bushfires. Have a look at this Video from Russia where many drivers have dash cams as an aid to proving fault/innocence in traffics situations and accidents. Are our gas cylinders made differently here in Australia? http://www...

Hi everyone, we are a couple nearing retirement age who have decided to 'get on the road while we have our health'! Just sold our much loved Coromal poptop caravan and are now the proud owners of a Ranger Panorama 18'6" full size caravan. In the process of getting it set up ready to go (it is a 2011 dem...

I came across this site with some good ideas. http://theoleguy.blogspot.com.au/

http://www.ntnews.com.au/news/northern-territory/diesel-in-wadeye-hits-366-a-litre/story-fnk0b1zt-1226859097843

If your in the area, might be worth a visit, this Saturday 22nd march. http://www.nabiac.com/show/program.php

Gday... Maybe this will assist you to retain your independence when reversing to the van to hitch-up. When the van is hitched, and the vehicle and van are aligned (eg when you stop somewhere when travelling, make sure the whole rig is in line) then check your external rear-view mirrors so you can see th...

hi all. starting out in a 2nd hand sprinter campervan. question. can I run the waeco from the 12v on the dash only when moving. should I also get a smart charger and what's the best brand. thanks in anticipation newcomer to all this

Little Johnny's 2nd-grade teacher was quizzing them on the alphabet. "Johnny," she says, "what comes after 'O'?" Johnny says, "God, I'm coming!!"

Hi All I've been a Bigpond customer for eons (is that how you speeel it) and have just seen my WIRLESS $49 per month 4gb of data plan on line at Telstra/Bigpond website for $35. Now I want to make sure this is correct before I do my nana and say something I may regret,, but if correct I'm mighty angry. I have t...