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Download a free eBook about water filters in RVs - how they work and what they do - here. Some interesting points are made, independent testing by a reputable water quality lab would confirm or deny some of the claims. Anyway, download, have a read and make up your own mind. Updated the link - for some re...

Hi to all and happy new year. I am wanting to travel up and down, and up and down again, in the Qld outback. I am wondering when the best time of the year is to do it. I live in Sydney. I did notice today that outback Qld were expecting 50 Degree temperatures over the next few days, so I guess this is not the time t...

We are hoping to sell up and start our Grey Nomad adventure later this year. One issue that we are concerned about is how we will receive any post that is sent to us. We expect this to be minimal as we always choose to receive communication by email where possible. Any hints from current Grey Nomads would...

I have found the Search bar on the Forum and enjoy it, However!!!!! When there are more than 5 posts on a subject, how do you scan down to see the next 5 and the next etc. I only see the 1st 5. I know that this has been answered before but, Seniors Moment, cannot remember what the posts where called. Waiting fo...

bridget. I hope you have had a great day .Many happy returns and enjoy what's left of it..

FREE CAMPING, Are there any free camping areas along 80 Mile Beach area. What can one expect at the 80 Mile c/p. Cheers & Merry Xmas to all Members. See Australia before it gets sold.

I a currently Installing the Solar Panels that came off my Boat onto my RV's roof, 2 X 85 Watts, and 2 X 50 Watts, They are sitting there doing nothing, untill my boat is repaired, So They can go on my RV in the meantime, Its been that long since I removed them from My boat, I have forgotten how they were wired u...

A ninety year old aboriginal elder sat in his humpy eyeing two government 'Welfare' officials sent to interview him. One official said to him: "You have observed the white man for 90 years. You have seen his wars and his technological advances. You have seen his progress and the damage he has do...

Gday...1822 - A penal settlement is established at Macquarie Harbour on the remote west coast of Van Diemen's Land.1955 - South Australia's Vice-Regal Summer Residence, Marble Hill, is destroyed by bushfires. Cheers - John

We, like many others, enjoy freedom camping. However we are seeing too many people who arrive and lead their dogs away from their own campsite to allow their dogs to deficate near someone else's site. Often many dog owners look around to see if they have been spotted, and only pick up the droppings if th...

how do i work out the correct legal ball weight of my vehicle for towing and how do i calculate the correct ball weight of the new caravan i believe you can buy a device that fits on the tow hitch when van is attached and it tells you the weight on the ball ???

Would love to catch up with any member of The Grey Nomads holidaying in Portland for a chat and a cuppa. Give me and Michelle a ring on 0427 499 697.

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We were taking advantage of the seasonal sales to get some stuff for the van (for when it's ready) at a little cheaper price. Saw some 20 litre jerry cans. I know we need one to fuel the generator (petrol) and maybe one for some water but I was wondering if it's worth getting one for extra fuel (diesel) for t...

Wishing everyone a really happy 2014! I am hoping to get to meet many of you out on the road this year, I head off to Tamworth next week, returning slowly back to Victoria for a few weeks before spending most of 2014 slowly touring Victoria and South Australia, taking a good look at all the little quiet spo...

My issue is that over the last few years many brands are gone from the shelves of the 2 major stores. what happens to these suppliers. The way of the dairy industry is what happens. Worse. It is summer. I wanted to buy lemons. rush into store to find only lemons from California.?? It gets worse. I then le...

To all the gns out there in our big island, a happy Hogmenay!.Being of Scotish decent, My father would celebrate Hogmenay, which is just the Scots version of new year, and goes til dawn on Jan 1st. Have a great one. Bill -- Edited by bill12 on Wednesday 1st of January 2014 01:51:03 PM

Attendance call on the first day back at school. The teacher began calling out the names of the pupils:"Mustafa Al Eih Zeri?" "Here.""Achmed El Kabul?" "Here.""Fatima Al Hayek? " "Here.&q...

Hey All. I said that I don't like to do Math's.. Well some time's it worth the trouble to do them.. the Premise.. - A battery bank to have an effective 240Ah @ 24v ------ Usable Capacity.. [100% usage.] over what ever time frame. Now I know that I'm going to get jumped on here.. But This is my topic and My Ma...

We have a Dometic 3 way fridge which has stopped working on 12v when towing. We have just arrived in Adelaide and will be here for next month before moving on. Spoke to Dometic who reckon it is probably wiring issue as wiring used when installed is not heavy enough?? Currently charged via 7 pin plug. May...