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Gday All just drove back from our future home in albany and we have never seen soooooo many caravans heading south!? So who says the price of petrol is to high or have they just have a good financial adviser!? it was a joy to see so many aussies enjoying our great country.See you out there Bowsie.

Hi all, Just wondering what the establishment of a single national entity will mean for everyone. The CRVA and RVM have created one national peak industry body to be known as the Caravan Industry Association of Australia Thoughts?

Near Rainbow Beach - QLD Photo taken from a Kite Camera: Canon S70

Hi gang just a quick update again, all is good in Longford Tasmania especially now the wind has stopped blowing. Easy day today went for a drive to Evandale to check out the place for tomorrow for the penny farthing races. Riders were already there getting in practice on the course which is through tow...

After a long wait, and several delays, we took delivery of our Retreat Keppel today... now to get it ready for the shakedown trip... maybe a trip to Greens is a possibility. I have heard so much about Greens on the forum it will be good to experience it first hand. -- Edited by revemike on Thursday 13th of F...

Did someone mention previously a new free rest area in Cooroy, Qld. I know I heard of the place from somewhere but didn't note down any details except it's in Holts Rd. Hope someone can help with some extra info. Cheers Alice

I'm on my way -I'm coming home........ will be there later today.

In light of Ken being banned from his local Coles supermarket, a friend sent me this, and I thought you might like to know how to really 'get things going'! 1. At lunch time, sit in your parked car with sunglasses on and point a hair dryer at passing cars. See if they slow down. 2. On all your cheque stu...

Hello to all you electrical wizards, i need some advise. I am in the process of attempting to setup a 12volt system that wiil free me from the grabbing hands of some of the sharks out there that have gained control of the caravan park industry. I know that description does not apply to all but theres enoug...

Just started a course of the real chinese herbs. Taste foul - but I've noticed a reaction within the first 2 days. My poor rusty organs have been shaking and rattling - I think my liver's gone into shock!! As an ex smoker - I need to remove loads of phlegm and years of "clogging". Apparently...

Yesterday my daughter e-mailed me again asking why I didn't do something useful with my time. Like sitting around the camp and drinking beer is not a good thing, I said. Talking about my "doing something useful" seems to be her favourite topic of conversation. She was "only thinkin...

Hi Left Coober Pedy this morning after 3 nights of absolutely no problems. Battery power was fine, used water during the trip meaning the pump used the battery no problem. Arrived at Marla Caravan Park, tried several of their power outlets, no power. Maintenance chap took a while to get to us, he virt...

Hi There, i have a Jayco 2009 caravan, fitted with copper lines etc for the gas bottles. I previously had no problems changing bottles over, until recently. While looking at different set ups, I noticed that many caravans (different models) come with flexi hose connections. Soooooo, I would like to...

Is there such a thing as Water proof paint...Went to Bunnings today and they said Yes..But don't now about Leaks on Caravan or Coasters I 'm finding a couple more Leaks from the roof of my van and no Idea where it comes from And I need to know I figured to paint the whole roof of the Coaster........

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Free rest area on the way from Grafton to Glen Innes. Beautiful spot on the river with mountain views, long drop toilet, BBQ facilities and a quiet road. Great spot!

I was driving down our local street at the restricted speed limit of 50kph the other day, As I neared a Side street which was on my right hand side ( with a STOP sign ) a mob of cyclist started to drift across the road, one after the other, like a mob of sheep. I was forced to sound my horn and brake heavily to avo...

ok folks, im a first timer here, be gentle with me, looking for info on a 12/24v fridge, my 3way is just not cutting the rhubarb or mustard, when I open the door it draws the cold air from me ? so confound me with your knowledge, what should I be buying and where ? over to you lot now, cheers, Sean

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-- Edited by Happy Camper on Friday 21st of February 2014 09:40:54 AM

Paddy phones an ambulance because his mate's been hit by a car. Paddy: 'Get an ambulance here quick, he's bleeding from his nose and ears and I tink both his legs are broken.' Operator: 'What is your location sir?' Paddy: 'Outside number 28 Eucalyptus Street .' Operator: 'How do you spell that sir?' Si...