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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/

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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...

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I have decided that Miss Daisy certainly has a personality of her own. She is a grand dame, not so old but seems to think she is the boss. I have since becoming her owner had my glad wrap and alfoil in a certain cupboard, not a problem until about 5 weeks ago, every time we travelled those things ended up on...

Our resident back yard Bobtail had triplets yesterday, first thought there were only two but saw the third one today. Mother and babies doing well and taking handouts, Dad keeping a low profile somewhere....

My neighbor was working in his yard when he was startled by a late model car that came crashing through his hedge and ended up in his front lawn. He rushed to help an elderly lady driver out of the car and sat her down on a lawn chair. He said with excitement, "You appear quite elderly to be driving...

There is a CMCA rally of sorts near by with a large number of motorhomes including 4 coasters and a 5th wheeler, they keep to themselves and perhaps as well if they decide to try to enrol us in their club. Darrell took off again for firewood and stocked up the pile, Rod went out this morning to stock up his pi...

When trying to reply to a forum post my comp opens the window but has no pane for typing the message.. I've no idea why this happened or how to fix. Any help please. I'm trying to include an image of what pops up when I click "reply" BTW, this message is from my wife Felicity's computer.. hope i...

We've just been away - like many others - with our caravan and had a great time with friends. Unfortunately our time was spoilt by news that we had had a break in back at home. We were fortunate in that nothing as far as we can see was taken (they were only after cash) but there was a bit to clean up as all drawer...

Welcome to my cousin Marion who has joined this forum after reading all the threads and posts. She is so excited people, Ha, one for Billeeee. Already in the process of buying her own van and hoping to meet up with us up north to do the around Aus trip. Now this little one is a real cutie. Lives in Tassie, a ki...

Well another year has passed and your still only 37..Hope you have a great day Patti and all the things you wish for you get BEST WISHES AND A HAPPY BIRTHDAY Alan and Adele.. -- Edited by mongrel on Tuesday 18th of March 2014 11:13:51 AM