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As a camp oven cook I am increasingly using the South African Potjie Pot. Due to the rounded shape of the bottom, they require less heat than a flat bottom camp oven. They are particularly good for wet dishes like a stew or curry. Once simmering they need few coals under. The South Africans tend to have a...

Sam & Shirl are travelling the country and mentioned cooking their ownbread my wife does that & as we are off next year she would like to know are you using the oven in your caravan to cook the bread? Safe travelling to both of you, Max. -- Edited by Max on Saturday 31st of August 2013 06:18:00 PM...

Got the campervan sorted out at long last had a week at Pt Elliott Showgrounds S.A. to see if all the electrics worked then had a night at Deep Creek National Park S.A. to try the solar out all worked out O.K. will be heading over to the Yorke Peninsula next month and hopefully coming over to Green Lakes nex...

my dad , has a great big 42 inch screen, new one for christmas last year he sits there watching the 24 /7 abc news channel all day, but with out the sound, has the subtitles on... drives me nuts, even tho he has things that transmit to his hearing aids, he still wont listen to it.. did i say it drives me nuts?? o...

Hi We have just bought a 2006 Geist XK 535 caravan which we will take over early November. It has a 12 pin flat plug connector to the car. Can anyone tell me if the Geist uses the 5 heavy duty pins for things like charging the van's battery and running the fridge on 12 volts? Also, do I need a motorised mover...

We had a couple of days away, visiting friends in Beaufort, just overnight, through Maryborough, Lexton - gorgeous countryside. Only two of us left here now, Ken Thomas and us. George57 left yesterday, and Highwayman (Roy) headed off this morning - Roy will be back in about two weeks he says - and Geo...

Had a nice sun arvo out at greens lake meeting five grey nomads sorry can only remember two names, jules & half pint.Thanks to all for making me feel so welcome.. gypsyjo

Hi all, I've missed you all while we have been away (90 day cruise to the Mediteranean & back - someone has to do it). So now I will have to read back a bit here to see what you'll all been up to in my absence. At present we are in Maroochydore (Qld) but will be heading gradually south soon. Cheers every...

As we get into the nitty gritty of packing up the remnants ready for a full-time life on the road, we are debating whether we should keep our china plates, bowls etc, or shift to melamine? I like the idea of melamine because it packs down small, but was wondering what experienced travellers have found t...

Hi all, just wondering if anybody has noticed the weight of gas swaps at bunnings seem to be lighter than when you have them refilled at a normal gas refilling station. -- Edited by gitsho on Friday 11th of October 2013 09:54:32 AM

The time has come for us to upgrade to a LandCrusier diesel auto. with towing capacity 3500kgs. Have spent time scanning the internet, but a little confused re all the info. Would like a 2004 - 05 model, and is that the 100 series that I hear so much about? I think we would prefer a dealer but also open to pri...

Rather than add to milo's thread about his Dad in general forum I thought I'd just share my own journey over the past week. Last Thursday my husband's Mum passed away so we headed to her town, where my Dad also lives. After seeing her (in her bed where she had died) I visited my Dad in dementia. He looked as b...

Hi all what would be a good regulater for my 120 watt panels cheers snap

Just thought I would post this for anyone who is applying for a job BWB (barley,wheat Board) that is advertised on here by a recruitment Company. I did and and had a phone interview last week and this is how is went:- Girl (very young sounding) what experience do you have? Explained about my working li...

A mate sent a few of these which I've made into an album. You can see the rest here.

Be advised that Workmans Beach camping area is close to all traffic from 14th Oct to 2nd Nov, for renovations.I am here now and its pretty full. I will goto Middle creek as I have a 4wd. Bill

I have just had our tugs radiator repaired by Ipswich Radiator Works, Tuley St. Raceview. Close to the Showgrounds. They gave a competitive quote. The boss arrive 1/2 hour earlier than usual to receive my car before I went to work. Got a phone call when the job was done. Gave me some added valuable infor...

Wow, what a adventurous few days since leaving Adelaide. I decided to go to Mildura and have a couple of things done to Miss Daisy, and actually from where I was in Adelaide it was easier to go that way to Melbourne than travelling back through town and the hills. Really about the same amount of time, will...

Hi, I find that a small number of members on this forum seem to think that wasting their time with idiotic responses could possibly be intelligent or useful. I thank those who have bothered to provide much appreciated help, but I wont be wasting my time on this forum in future. Perhaps the responsible p...