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Hello All, I was reflecting the other day on a couple of events in my dim past. I left school in 1952 when I was 15, (what use was school, get out and earn a quid) a decision I have regretted more than once in the last 50yrs, and one of my first jobs was cabin boy on an ocean going tug operating out of Grimsby, UK....

I have just installed 2 Anderson plugs on my van and car. Question; How do I waterproof the rear end (cable entry) of the plug? I was thinking of using neutral cure silicon but that can be messy. I have the covers for the plug in end so they should be water proof. Alan

It's been a while but finally everything has fallen into place and we are off, well, in a weeks time (25th March). After a short stay over Easter in Ballarat to say farewell to the rest of our family we are heading west to Kalgoorlie to visit an old friend. Then up the center to Katherine/Darwin. We have...

Major upgrades being done to c/p at present you get 2 nights free when you stay for 7 New toilet / shower being built as the c/p is small (about 6 c/vans it is being doubled to 12 plus including 5th wheeler pads great value At $12 to $14 per night

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Hi All Grey Nomads !! I am a retired UK citizen who would like to spend each UK winter touring in Australia. I am planning to purchase a new car and caravan or fifth wheeler and utility vehicle so that my wife and I can spend up to six months each year touring. Are there any problems or issues you can see with m...

As you know, I run a charter fishing boat on Magnetic is, QLD. I leave the big boat on a mooring and go to and fro in a small dinghy .I had two trips on today , so I left the dinghy on the beach, during the day-two idiot backpackers stole it, so when I went to go out to my boat,it was missing. I found then paddling i...

Just food for thought. We have come across three parks in recent weeks that have a sign in the laundry stating that washing machines in vans are banned!! is this just revenue raising or not, we do not like using public washing machines in parks, especially when you see some of the people using them. I am a...

Does any one travel with a cat or cats, if so how do you manage it , one reason we dont travel as much as we would want to , nearly $400 a month to have them in a cattery each

This is a ute camper with a difference, see; http://www.quickupcamper.com/ And; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9YPSpNMZ9E -- Edited by Duh on Sunday 17th of March 2013 06:30:45 PM

We are currently looking for a van to head off for a minimum of 12 months - leaning towards dual axle but want an off road van to give us the option of going bush (which we love). Many vans state they are semi off road - if anyone has one, can you advise what restrictions there are, some of the places you have b...

Yep, only been home a week and very busy but the feet are very itchy so I am now thinking about starting the Migration North a week earlier. Looking out the front door at the moment though I would say no go as it is like a cyclone just hit here in down town Wonthaggi Vic. I will keep an eye on the weather god's d...

The CWA are advertising one here for next Tuesday. I went to a Cent Sale once in Bundy, years ago now. I'm presuming its something similiar. These must all be Qld events as never heard of them before in Vic or anywhere else. I will go along to see what its all about but wondered before I get there.

Hi, When my husband and I begin travelling I will need the Internet to keep in touch with our children (adults now). I have a Mac Book laptop and an iPad that I want to have Internet access for. I have been looking through Telstras shop, as they seem to have the better coverage Australia wide. So my questio...

I often wondred if the ball or the hitch on a caravan needs to be replaced after a few years or if it is good forever . That joint is a very imporrtant bit of equipment . I grease it occasionly . Can anyone tell me if there is a correct way or safe way of checking the integrityof the ball and hitch ....

The Nomad way of life is great, so get the uttermost of it and enjoy, Sharon!

I went to pick up the house battery I had ordered for Myrtle today. A Delkor Deep Cycle was what I ordered. When I got there I found it was only 80 ah, I had said I wanted at least 105 up to 120. He said Well to get one that big would cost you heck of a lot more, the battery would be a lot bigger and a lot heavier. I can...

Moved from Nyah to Lake Benanee - will probably stay one night - all dirt camping areas but great lake views. A few trees, clean loo, concrete tables/chairs, info board. Quite a few have vans here now. If you had 4x4 van could probably go down to the next level beside the lake - looks a bit sandy for me.

In my way of thinking, the invention of paper tissues with it's many uses is one of the greatest inventions ever. Interesting that the Japanese had been using similar tissue for centuries beforehand, also that the US Kleenex tissue was an offshoot from Kotex products. See these links on tissues; htt...

Hi .. If you are into Motorhomes, have a look at the link below. I get a regular email advising when new issues are ready for downloading. There might be a lot of adds in it but there are always a few interesting stories too. http://www.imotorhome.com.au/home I also wanted to see if I could post a link ....