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Hi, Our caravan has a queen size bed, the one with the corners cut off at the bottom. I bought queen size sheets but they are way too big. I should have realised the mattress isn't as thick as the one we have now so of course it's not going to fit So what size sheets do you use on your queen size mattress? Do yo...

How often we see the safety chains of a 2.5 -tonne caravan attatched to a towbar with $2 D shackles? How would that prevent the van from going it's own way if the ball coupling failed? But at a caravan show i went to once the ring in bloke they had on one brand disply was assurring this newbie chap to caravani...

We just pulled into the rest area at Moore (Qld) when a car/caravan left. The caravan had written across its front - 'Horse with no name' & across its back a picture of a wombat. Has wombat got relies moving around this area?

Hi everyone,,well we have finally reached a time in our lives where as the wife an I can afford to do what I have wanted to do for ages now..We worked our butts off for 8 yrs and now its time (nearly) to reap the benefits.We just bought a Jayco Outback Eagle and added some stuff to it,we will be pulling it with...

Thank you to Capricorn and Pisces for hosting a long lunch today. How can it possibly take so long to eat? Was it all the chat and laughter between courses? It was a great way to spend an afternoon with people who felt like long known friends. Thanks to our hosts and the maker of the chicken soup!!! It was yu...

The mystery is over! The secret is revealed! We are proud to announce that the second prize in our ‘Dust, Dirt or Sand’ photographic competition is a $150 gift voucher, courtesy of Cellarit, a company that sells and delivers a wide variety of wines anywhere in Australia. And if that’s not an irresist...

I am going to Saint Lawrence for a few days , from Wed.15 May Anyone can join me there for some fishing and crabs It's a flat. Campsite , all amenities Cheers from Paul

eye'd reckon A man was dining alone in a fancy restaurant and there was a gorgeous redhead sitting at the next table. He had been checking her out since he sat down, but lacked the nerve to talk with her. Suddenly she sneezed, and her glass eye came flying out of its socket towards the man. He reached ou...

Yep, I am now ready to get back on track with my Northern Migration. I will head back out into the playground and head back to Townsville with nearly a clear head after a bit of a hick up. I had the tug,(Prado) serviced and new rear shockers fitted today and wow, what a difference the shockers have made. I w...

Good camp spot is at Wog Wog camp ground NSW The camping area is about 25km north/ east of Braidwood. Access is via the Mongarlowe rd most of which is unsealed , but all rig use. NO charge/ pit toile. No Pets allowed as the camping area is part of a National Park.

Why is it sometimes I click on a post and the print is that small i need a magnifying glass to read it,when I first click on it it is alright then goes to small print,why is it so. Lance C

Firstly, driving through roadworks last week on the way to Childers, the windscreen sustained two large chips. Checked with my insurance company, I get one free windscreen a year. So they rang O'briens for me. They came out the wrong windscreen, had to order the right one from Sydney. Will ring th...

Hi, Can anyone please tell me the best way to get a flu shot on the road? I get one every year from my GP but he's a long way away and I'll be a while on the road yet.

When your Propane gas cylinder is getting near empty , you will notice that it will smell like rotton eggs.

It appears the Great Northern Migration has begun. Driving to work I pass the Sharon free camp just out of Bundaberg (Camps No. 121). This morning it was chockers. Not a big camp but must have been 15-20 motorhomes , caravans etc. there. I come back in the afternoon about 2pm and it's empty then so would s...

I just noticed that the site is rapidly coming up to the 200,000th post. Quite an achievement for us old greying folks. Well done particularly to Cindy.

As my Kindle had frozen in the 'on' position the battery went flat before I got to Darwin. so decided to go online and check for problem. Plugged in to computer - and the thing cleared itself and 'unfroze'. Also checked the web - put in 'Kindle freeze' and lots of advise there also. Still dont know where...

In a Sydney Nursing home an old priest lay dying. For years he had faithfully served the people of the nations capital. He motioned for his nurse to come near.Yes, Father? said the nurse. I would really like to see Julia Gillard and Wayne Swan before I die,whispered the priest. Ill see what I can do, Fath...