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I was reading an article regarding hot water systems in in all RVs and it even covered the black bags that heat from the sun(solar) It reads that because water heaters in RVs do not reach to the 60c recommended to kill the bacteria.Gas has a limit on the amount it can raise the temp during the time it fl...

How "bad" is it to be in the Van whilst travelling? Whether if be to cook, eat or sleep? Be honest, how many of you have done it? If so or not, why

If camping at Inskip Point near Gympie in QLD, be aware the burglaries from RVs and tents camping there has become an epidemic. The campers are wanting warning signs erected telling campers and RVers that this area is a HIGH CRIME AREA.Rang my mate back in Glady tonight and he read the article out to me...

Well folks we gogt into the outskirts of Darwin. We are staying at Coolalinga Caravan Park,right on the Stuart Highway and right next to a shopping centre.The only problems here is that there are no concrete slabs for the vans,we are backed tail to tail and its costing us $35 a night.I guess that we shou...

Hi there again - 82 days to go and counting - question this time is about porta loos. Have realised that this may be a necessity :) as we are not travelling in a van! Does anyone know of a good brand that they can recommend - or are they all of a muchness. We have looked at the porta-potti range and they seem...

We were Out and about today around the SW of Yorke Pininsula. Great views and beaches to visit. The highlight was when we pulled up for lunch and there were about 20+ dolphins right in front of us rounding up their lunch. Was a case of right place, right time. Truly blessed. Brian and Cheryl -- Edited by br...

Will I Live to see 80? Here's something to think about. I recently picked a new primary care doctor. After two visits and exhaustive Lab tests, he said I was doing 'fairly well' for my age. (I just turned sixty-something.) A little concerned about that comment, I couldn't resist asking him, 'Do you th...

Kogan are having a sale at the moment - 12v TV 22" - HDMI, USB port, personal video recorder etc. - $139 (plus delivery I presume) - but cheap as!USB InputPersonal Video Recorder12 Volt (Car, Boat, Caravan)Full HD 1080pHDMI$169.00$139.00Save $30.00USB InputPersonal Video Recorder12 Volt...

I heard today that some people have died and others in hospital after drinking home brewed spirits. I have been brewing beer, spirits and a little wine for over 30 years. When I finally hit the road fulltime I would like to at least continue producing my own spirits as I can make a more pure, chemical free...

My wife & I will be heading off to Queensland about this time next year. Can anyone tell what we could expect on our travels? I will be travelling to Cloncurry, Karumba from the Three Ways NT. Then from Karumba to Cairns via Atherton QLD. The main things Im concerned about: is the road bitemised,...

ON THE EDGE OF WILLAMS BAY NATIONAL PARK

Well the results are in for all my tests. The skin cancer was identified and removed, that is the good news the not so good news is that the doctor wants to see me in a week to remove the sutures so another week in paradise. I am still at Stott's Reserve moving in and out to ensure no continuity. All the other...

A car and caravan waiting at road works on Bruce Hwy was involved in a eight vehicle pile up north of Gin Gin. One person was air lifted to hospital with suspected spinal injuries....

Another one Your brain teaser for the day. Be patient, youll get there. By the end of this, you should be multilingual.. Congratulations!!!!!! Travelling in Australia? Maybe you need to understand Tenjooberrymuds! I was recently in Sydney and decided to learn the Chinese language, so I co...

Donald Duck and Daisy Duck were spending the night together in a hotel room when Donald wanted to have sex with Daisy. "Do you have a condom, Donald?" "No, but..." "No buts, Donald, no condom, no sex. M...

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A plastic garden rake is handy to take along on any travelling adventure.We use it almost every stop we make to free camp to rake the mess up that someone else has left behind .I t just helps to make the stop over more enjoyable ,not having to step over rubbish ,and helps the next camper to enjoy it .Just our...

Gday... [posted on another thread ... but thought I would give it a life of its own. I apologise in advance for using that useless phrase "free camping"] Many know me and may remember my lifestyle is usually to "free camp" (hate those two words together). However, a bit of my rec...