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A very unexpected service; If you have a Aussie road service & travel in New Zealand the AA here will give you a 6mth Honorary membership for you road service, including maps etc. Can't complain about that. JC.

Hello solo nomads, I am heading to western Aus and would love to receive any helpful hints as a solo camper... I plan to travel for 12 months minimum and I have joined this group to help make it happen!

I have had a very bad service experience with a company on the Gold Coast trying to get my mini fridge repaired under warranty, is it OK to post their name so as no one else will have the same experience. Like to hear what you have to say. Thanks

Hi we are finally heading off tomorrow will go to a National Park near us and then start travelling to Green lake on Monday. We reckon we shall be at Green Lake on Tuesday as we are coming from S.A. know of anyone still at Greens

Has anyone used the Fridge Whisperer from Caboolture for their fridge repairs?

Hello all I recently asked opinions re landcruiser workmate as a tow vehicle I have had a look but not really happy with it for our purpose so I have always been a Toyota man but have looked at 2012 Nissan patrol 3.0 litre turbo diesel I am sure many travellers have this vehicle is it capable of towing a 23-2...

I know there's a zillion threads about caravan TV antennas on the forum but I've been checking various Wineguard models lately at fairly big bucks, plus more for installation. I'm not a TV tragic. I watch news and current affairs and that's about it... and figure I'll probably watch less on the road. S...

Gday... 1954 - The "Sydney Morning Herald" reports a new craze of flattening pennies under the Royal Train of Queen Elizabeth II. 1876 - Alexander Graham Bell is granted a patent for the telephone. 1965 - State troopers attack a group of African-American demonstra...

Arrived at Wuruma Dam mid afternoon after waiting for the freezer cover to be delivered then went to IGA to buy food stocks for a couple of weeks filled up the petrol and set off. Was reversing into a position up the hill when I noticed some one waving at me and checking it out found that Darrell and Sand...

We have recently installed two 12v 130AH AGM batteries because the old Yuasa ones are ten years old and failed completely late last year which caused us a lot of troubles. All foods in the freezer were melted and milk went off when we stayed in the bush during night though we had given our generator a good...

A day in the life of this grey nomad starts beteen 6 & 7AM with a tidy up of the bus and breakfast and now a dcision about food from the freezer for transfer into the fridge for later meals. Then a talk with the neighbours to see if any momentous things have been plannd for the day, Sandra is planning sco...

For all the Aircraft tragics...Hi Milo http://thederelictaircraftmuseum-com.webs.com/

Hello all, I'm looking for some assistance with my Jayco Heritage mounted clock as it does not work! Is it battery operated ... If so, where and how do I access the battery as I cannot find it. Can it be fixed? Has anyone replaced it with something more modern or nautical? If so, how and what with? This is th...

Howdy all, As my friends and family know I have a Daughter and Grandchildren living in Townsville (Kirwan) (now). Due to some ongoing problems she has had to move out with the kids and set up in new (to her) house away from the now ex and he has been making things a bit difficult for her. I am sure some of you k...

any single ladies out there who'd like to correspond with a single nomad via messages? is that how it works?

Just read in the new catalogue, they state they are supporting SPC /Ardmona and all their tinned, processed fruit is Australian grown.

Just to start this out, I am after people who really do this right now who, like me, dont have the cash to go for more than a few weeks, at best, touring. This isnt a whinge and "poor me" but a description. No super from me, some from my wife. When all is said and done we will have precious little in t...

Gday... 1839 - George Grey discovers the Gascoyne River, longest river in Western Australia. 1803 - Australia's first newspaper is printed. 2002 - The last commercial Ansett Airlines flight completes its run from Perth to Sydney. 1770 - The Boston Massacre occurs, as...