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I read on a post here, that someone at a tourist bureau had told the person that the Ridge was rough or something meaning the same phase.I bet who ever said that has never been there. It is one of the most friendly places in oz.Lightning Ridge possesses the ability to transport you. It takes you out of the h...

Can anybody assist with some free camp spots betwween Albury and Tumut sticking to or close to the Hume. Thanks in anticipation Brian & Lana

No, I'm not going by balloon. The next two days will be filled with airports and aeroplanes. Leave early tomorrow for Sunshine Coast airport to fly to Melbourne. Not going by bus to Geelong now, my sister has booked a room at the airport and will meet me up there tomorrow afternoon. We fly out early Frida...

Front spring lift for the above vehicle was carried out by Vinaka Pty Ltd in Hobart Tas. $770.00 . Took 5 hours, catch the bus to town $3.75 day tripper ticket. Benefits: vehicle now sits flat, no bottoming out, better tyre wear, less under steer.= IMO safer vehicle Note that when cab chassis is bought...

Hello to fellow travellers. Just a short post to introduce ourselves. My husband and I have been campers for some time now, although we are now owners of a van, and we are planning on a short adventure after the Easter rush as we would like to try out free camping in our van. We have read many of your post...

Having had a very interesting conversation with a certain Avanner whom shall remain namless, (dougwe), oops sorry the gremlins are at the keyboard again, talking about about the need to have items with you on the road that can double up with two or more uses. Well I have found another use for a pair of to...

Another interesting forgoten place we went and had a look at is called Yerranderie Private Town located about 100k south east of Oberon in NSW.We left the van at c/ park in Oberon and did a day trip out there,If you had a tent or off road camper trailer you could camp out there , or in a couple of places alon...

I have found over the past 12 years and three vans latter, water tanks are best kept full, because completely empty ( DRY ) is hard to achieve ,Make sure your van dosn't have clear plastic piping from the tanks. If it does it needs to be replaced with food grade tubing or algae will grow in the pipes and th...

Has anyone travelled the road from Port Macquarie to Bendameer towing a van recently. I remember doing this road years ago in just a vehicle and I think it was very narrow and windy. Do I give this road a miss with the van? I want to visit family in Tamworth and Port Macquarie. I would appreciate an...

No wonder some backpackers are ferals in regards to cleaning up after themselves and have disgusting toilet habits. If the following is to be believed, many are dope addicts. Beth. Police threat over Wicked Campers Mar 17, 2013 12:00amCONTROVERSIAL van hire company Wicked Campers could face po...

Eg; From googling an RV subject, from the magazine, from a friend, other, etc, etc. I found out when googling a subject on RV's from a GN post that came up on my search....

Well woke up this morning and decided that Nagambie was where the needle was pointing. I had a lovely time in Korumburra and it was topped off by the CP have a roaring fire going in the camp kitchen, bell rang and there it was happy hour. The chap that is sort of the cleaner there was as funny as a fit with stor...

When the shearing sheds are silent and the stock camps fallen quiet, When the gidgee coals no longer glow across the outback night. And the bush is forced to hang a sign, 'gone broke and won't be back'. And spirits fear to find a way beyond the beaten track. When harvesters stand derelict upon the wind sw...

People today are such hypocrites. First they say 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse' then try to sue Tesco for giving them that opportunity

G'day Around 12mths ago I bought what I thought was roof rack awning that was supposed to be in a L shape, to go along the side of the ute and at the back. Well finally finished the roof rack and decided to fit the awning, fitted it up went out into the paddock to set it up. Long story cut short the heap o...

A question for the brainy If you were told a wheel bearing had been greased , after roughly1500km would the grease go black in the bearing and still be clean in the middle of the hub ? Lance C

Hi Everyone, Does anyone know how much it costs to register a coaster in queensland. no concessions.? thanks.

A friend went to the c/park, asked for un/powerd sight .lady said $27 a night, then looked out window, seen his dog sitting in passenger seat, said,!!no dogs in un/powerd sight,,, but!! for $37 a night in a powerd sigh , dogs are allowed.,,,,bugger. no wounder people free camp,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,stay e...

Arrived in town this morning, booked into the caravan park, all Ok, very crowded, with the vans quite close together. not sure that I really like this setup, still all a learning curve. I had myself all set up quite quickly and ready to have a look around the wharf area again. Well when I say all set up I hav...

Yep one of the great bands from the 70's "Status Quo" have recorded an add in the great "Abbey Road Studios" For Coles. They changed the words of "Down Down" to suit Coles new campaign. Great add too from a great band. I still liked their sound even after many moons and m...