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We have just spent the weekend at THornton Camp Grounds in South East Queensland. West of Brisbane,past Ipswich, through Laidley & then onto the Mulgowie Rd. The Mulgowie pub is a great spot with plenty of character. We stopped at the Mulgowie Farmers Market. Lots of local produce. First Saturd...

Yep after a battle getting through gale force winds, heavy rain and car park like traffic in Melbourne City the Tug and Avan have made it home. I arrived at Greens Lake to join in all the fun and games. The welcoming committee was out in force too when I arrive I might add. I'd like to think it was to welcome m...

It rained for most of yesterday, here at Greens Lake, and the day has started with rain again today!!! Very sad - but hopefully it will disappear by the end of the day. Still quite a few camped up here, so don't stay away because of a bit of rain - as the farmers say - we love it!!!!!!

Wondering if anybody has recently travelled the Turpentine Rd, between Nowra and Braidwood, if its OK would save a big drag up the Clyde. I understand it has been upgraded, but is it suitable for a caravan as well. Any advice would be appreciated.

On the way through to Greens Lake, Central Vic. yesterday. It was great to catch up with them again after many months. Don't work too hard Brandt and Lorraine, I hope your boss didn't sack you for the extended morning smoko Brandt? Enjoy your family and friends when you cross the ditch. I hope we get to ca...

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...