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Hi Nomads We are coming over from NZ to do the big lap next year. We would like to have foxtel in the van. Is this possible without having a billing address in Australia? Getting excited now! Richard and Helen Wood

http://catalogues.repco.com.au/offer/automotive-communications-equipment-supplies/oricom-5w-speaker-with-controller-mic/4vkjerlla.html?source=catalogue

I've seen these but anyone know where to get them?

Hey I just read the story about the Rv of the future on the front page. If people want more info on the water generator that makes water from the air they should look at this web site http://drinkableair.com/ I am also sure I have seen Australian sellers on EBay or Gumtree. Cheers Andrew

Picked up our van. It's 22ft Grande. Tows great behind the BT50.

I got caught taking a pee in the local swimming pool today.The lifeguard shouted at me so loud, I nearly fell in.***********

Hi all and can anyone tell me if you can store white goods e.g. Fridge, washing machine and dryer , maybe up to 4 years. we hope someone has experience with this. any advice would be appreciated. Cheers Sharlet and Dean Known as FESTER.

Hi here I am in Clermont, Solo Traveller, I am going into the gold fields and was hoping to find other like mind GN wanting to do the same, Anyone out there?? The weather is great predicted 31 today, A bit hot for detecting but it beats the cold, There also is not a lot of places that you can free camp in town 2-...

well i got around to it (dunno were from but ) put a trig hitch on the poptop , did a mechanical disc brake conversion under slung the axle re wired the 12 volt . got a ratchet dolly wheel from the markets $80 now della can hook up if im to drunk lol na just makes it a bit safer on the fingers with the trig . on th...

Great dinner, thanks Mel (MSG) - beef was cooked to perfection as was the rest of the meal - though I still reckon Steve and Billeeeeeee should have done the dishes!!!!!!

Yay!!! We were supposed to leave on our trip some time ago, but the passing of both our mothers within 4 months of each other, followed by my hospital visits culminating in the removal of the gall bladder sort of delayed us somewhat. Now we are going,(well in 2 days time).Heading for Maryborough VIC for...

Olny srmat poelpe can raed tihs . I cdnualt blveiee taht i cluod aulaclty uesdnatnrd waht i was rdanieg. The phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid , Aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at cmabrigde uinervtisy,it deosn"t mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a word are the olny iprmoatnt tihng is taht thefrist a...

G'Day, like many other GNs, we prefer to buy Australian. With toothpaste there has only been one 'normal' type of toothpaste (white, mint flavoured) that is locally made - Cedel brand. It sells for about $2 and is usually hidden in the supermarket behind a post down the bottom. The good old brands like...

Hi We have to travel to Bundaberg on business and am wondering if anyone knows of any free/cheap camp sites in the area . We may as well make the trip a short holiday if there is somewhere to park up or a few days Cheers

Yes Lorraine and I are in Derby, after three weeks on the Gibb River Road. Some of our family and friends were starting to get a bit worried but all is good now. We did Mitchell Falls. I walked in and out and Lorraine got the chopper out. There was a lovely lot of water going over the falls, I was a it worried as...

Hi All, Has anyone fitted the above, if so what do you think of it. I am looking to reduce the sway when being overtaken by B-Doubles etc. or in crosswinds. Regards Chris

Not sure how many GN's are on Facebook, but my grandkids tell me you sell, sway and buy on Facebook now. We're currently in Townsville and the local one looks like this: https://www.facebook.com/groups/242712275781742/

Author and consultant accountant Julia Hartman will speak at Bucasia Caravan Park, Mackay, on Aug 25 on how to claim round-Australia travels as tax deduction. Further information from Julia on 0428381864

This will warm the Southerners up http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tr-77vZ4_SU Cheers Hans

I had a lovely long day trip on Wednesday to check out camp sites in the Scenic Rim. So I thought I'd share what I found. I was particularly looking at free or cheap camps. I didn't check the CAW book for these, but found them in several other places. http://scenicrimescapes.com.au/ http://truecampin...