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My tv reception has seemed to worsen as my 2.5 motorhome ages. we run a winguard setup with booster. i have checked all wiring , everything is connected. Is there a better arial / booster that may fix my problem, cant afford a sat tv just yet. Does anyone knowroughly how much would it cost to fit a automat...

A cabbie picks up a Nun in San Francisco. She gets into the cab, andnotices that the VERY handsome cab driver won't stop staring at her. She asks him why he is staring. He replies: 'I have a question to ask,but I don't want to offend you.' She answers, 'My son, you cannot offend me. When you're as old as I a...

During recent 2 weeks tour, van fridge failed to maintain appropriate low temperature on Gas. Problem was more apparent as the second week progressed. The Fridge is an Electrolux 240/12 volt Gas. In the past it has always performed up to expectations. Previously on gas this fridge has always perfor...

I keep the 2x12 volt Calcium DC/ HD DC27 batteries on constant charge with a small 1000 mil.amps maintenance unit while in storage. The batteries are 4 years old and both have good storage at 13.2 volts. The exploded battery still holds the charge as well. Never happened to me before however there is n...

A motorcycle cop was rushed to the hospital with an inflamed appendix. The doctors operated and advised him that all was well. However, the cop kept feeling something pulling at the hairs in his crotch. Worried that it might be a second surgery the doctors hadn't told him about, he finally got enoug...

Hi everyone Here's a pic of our rig, may not the ideal but we happy so far and would like to upgrade one day!

Best beloved and I want to purchase a cassette style porta-potty for our older, non-ensuited 17' poptop caravan. Have spent lots of time reading the really great previous forum suggestions about toileting issues (thanks everyone for your great ideas - and now will definitely use Napisan) but cann...

Howdyeeeee Nutters , Nomads, unexcited, and excited fruit loops, Greetings to all you B/Boomers, and may I give a quick Salutations to Marj, I'm still pumped right up to the Max , about your new moving home,,,, I bet you still have a big smile on your dial........ Now about the Song , Georgie Boy. s...

The child bride and I decided to try house sitting, we couldnt believe our luck with the first job we got, it is a B&B the owners are going overseas and they want us to stay in the guest cottage for a month while they are away, only have to feed the dogs, keep a eye on a few cows and mow the grass around the ma...

Today we were graced with the arrival of Pricey43 - Ted and Robyn - come to spend some time with us all at Greens Lake - welcome guys!!!

Does anyone know how to gain access to the electric hot plate of a dometic stove. I don't seem to be able to find any instructions to carry out that function. Ours has a fault of some sort as it trips the circuit breaker in the van when it's turned on. there will be no hassles in getting the job done if I can ga...

This is an HDR (high dynamic range) image of a miners cottage near Moonta SA. The final pic is comprised of 6 shots taken at 1/2 stop intervals in an attempt to capture all of the colour light/shadow, I'm reasonably happy with this one, howev...

Hi all, currently (and hopefully, briefly) in Brisbane, and read an article in today's Courier Mail, asking Grey Nomads to visit farmers in drought in western Qld to just drop in and say Hi! We are being recruited to help drought stricken farmers overcome mental health issues borne by their struggl...

I noticed a story in the GN mag about peak holiday seasons and crowded camp sites and caravan parks. So how do full-time travellers solve that little problem? Where do you hide from the families and schoolies during peak times as well as the exorbitant fees?

Can anyone tell me whether they are going to print Camps8 next year?.I have camps 6 and I am thinking about Camps7.If they are going to print 8 I will hold off until then. Thankyou.

Yes, the "how long is a piece of string question" ..... I have recently bought a Toyota Hiace commuter van. The 2nd battery is stuffed and I need to replace it. I suspect my future ongoing power requirements are high ... I use a cpap machine, the current draw @ 12V is between 1.8 and 3.4 Amps per...

How solid is the ground at Greens lake with all the Rain, I was thinking of coming up there, But I dont want to get it Bogged, Its one heavy Beast,