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Well you would'nt read about it, 70km from Camooweal and 50km across the border into Northern Territory the water pump on the cruiser packs a sad. No cell phone coverage, Sat phone can not be used for 1800 numbers it appears. A passing motorist took me to a police station to ring RACQ. Result, Cruiser o...

Hello all We are planning to hit the road in a couple of years and now starting to look at a caravan. we want to have something soon to hit the road for some short trips etc to get comfortable with things. The advice I am looking for is what are the good brand to consider. we want to spend a couple of years doi...

Arrived on the Gold Coast yesterday afternoon and visited a couple of friends after my 1400km trip from Hay. Today Saturday and I am in the Hinterland Regional Park a Wiki location near Mudgeereba, it is nominated as a 24hr overnighter but it has no usual camping area only white markers near the toilet...

Good morning fellow grey nomads, I am in Kyabram in Vic housesitting till August. Keeping myself busy to make time go faster. The days are warm so I am out the front in the sun doing my art, working on fish painting for my great grandson. Going to do volunteer here as well. Do like being outside more than be...

I was asked in the General Forum how many people I have met well I thought I might just pop it in here as well. In my not even two years on this great forum I have had the great pleasure of meeting 71 members and every single one of you have been great, I have said to a lot of people when we chat, what you see on the f...

This has probably been asked before...but....what is the general consensus of all you diesel heads on the best quality diesel available in Australia?...I wanna give our old engine every chance to perform at her best, and need input and thoughts on what you have all experienced. Toyota 2.8 mechanic...

Looks about the same wet campsite that I visited last July with just as many huge puddles. One thing that has changed and that is the aggressive nature of the resident rooster population, I set up the gas stove and one of the birds actually put his beak into the pan to steal some of my soup mix vegetables. I...

*The Circle of Life. What is Success? . . .* *A Simple Explanation* 1. At the age of 3, Success means : Keeping your underwear clean. 2. At the age of 12, Success means : Having friends. 3. At the age of 18, Success means : Having a driver's licence. 4. At the age of 20, Success means : Having sex. 5. At the age o...

My van's compliance plate states Tare 2180 and ATM 2580. I assume this allows me to add 400 kg of gear, water, gas, etc into my van for a total weight up to 2580. Am I correct in my thinking? Compliance plate also states GTM rating 2370. What is the significance of this measurement? Also I wonder why m...

Hi all as I sit here in chilly Canberra at the end of nearly three months on the road, and before I get home to the South Coast, I will now attempt in downloading from my log a few good free camp spots from our journey. Some you may be aware of or have used but never less here is the 1st one. Stubby Bend Camp area...

Hi, am from FNQ and holidaying in Victoria. Van is 19.6' and has an roof heater which is fine most of the time. On really cold day need something else as the cold comes up through the floor. Never use a heater in FNQ and would like any suggestions on what to purchase or to do. thanks!

Found this lovely farm that produces home made food eg yummy scones, cheesecake, cheese and bacon tear parts and more. Grow olives and Muntries which are a native berry that is grown to SA. You can get your mobile home and caravans in there if you want to stop and have morning tea. Prices are really r...

Hi all, I am starting my knitting for charity for the year while travelling and looking for a pattern for adults beanie in 8 ply. I have patterns but do you think that I can find them, so if anyone out there can help me in the number of stitches I will need and the depth to make it before starting the crown. ...

G'day g'day g'day assorted geniuses and smartie pants. I have a sticky speedo needle in my '94 2.6 petrol Ford Courier. It's fine around town but sticks at 70 or 80km/h on the freeway and won't go any further. Ford says the speedo cluster will need to be removed and sent away for repair. Or they suggested...

I am thinking of buying walls for the roll out awning ( a 13 ft caravan , awning is about 10 ft long ) what to buy vinyl , or other I see a lot of vinyl ones about then other campers use a different type. Some people have a door in the end of the awning , others have a door way in the long side . I beleive th...

My Dr wants me to have a MRI scan done on my hip and medi care does not cover it , not a problem i think, i have private cover with extras , phone them up to find out if i'am covered ,sorry your not covered for this, only if your in hospital for out of pocket expences then why do you give me hearing aids ,when iam...

Hi Everyone, Would anyone like to meet up on Bribie Island on the 29th May, 2013 Wednesday at 10 am. Four so far. So come along.Rocket n Strop Meeting at Scoopys. It is a shop near the Bribie Island jetty. -- Edited by the rocket on Tuesday 21st of May 2013 02:35:54 PM

Yep I arrived after 6 hours of driving and here I am where I left off around a month ago. I am settled in at my daughters free camp in the back yard and ready to rest up for a couple of days for a start. I was greeted at the front front gate by the two grand children so what a good start. If anyone is around just yell...

well i guess some of you will know that we have had a "bit of bad luck" of late, mostly caused by other people,, well the thought of selling up and heading off has been put on hold for a few years yet, but as the song goes I get knocked down but i get back up again....anyway have always had this desir...