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A further investigation into alternate ways to cook a roast - has anyone used their motor while traveling to reheat or cook food - I've heated chicken in foil in this way, it would only suit solid food if using foil or baking bags - might see if I can successfully cook a meal while in transit, a variation of...

Hi there, Dave & Di, we've just joined up after lurking for a while. Just ordered the new van, house is going on the market soon (let's hope it sells before the van is ready for pick up) and then the tug has to be ordered and delivered and modified and all the rest of the stuff we've read about while lurk...

A LIFESTYLE CHANGE - PART TWOThe advice from Police was for further progress by four-wheel-drive vehicles only... and here we were on public roads, a highway, nonetheless. It was all right for us and for many others but must have been a problem to several who were in ordinary cars. Our three-month-ol...

Having recently purchased a gps tracking device for our new van. I would be interested hear from enyone as to the best location to fix it. I have also got a hard wiring kit for same

This cow is no dummy.

Moonscape at Dusk

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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!