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We have started to do the big lap with our unsociable 3 legged 12 year old cat. She has never travelled before as we are usually only away from home a couple of weeks at a time and friend/family usually take her in as a boarder. We have been away now for 25 days and to this time she has set foot outside the van...

Hi All, Has anyone out there got a mimimax sat tv? If you have are you happy with it ? I know that the new VAST system has started.I am not worried about the cost oa VAST unit. Thanks for any info on this unit.

Just a good word for the wonderful service received in Perth. A1 Caravans , cnr Clayton & Military Rd, Midlands. http://www.a1caravans.com.au/ We had wheels/bearings serviced and one 9kg gas bottle refilled ($25!). They gave tips on caravan maintenance, care and safety. Reasonable pric...

An intrepid photographer went to a haunted castle determined to get a picture of a ghost which was said to appear only once in a hundred years. Not wanting to frighten off the ghost, the photographer sat in the dark until midnight when the apparition became visible. The ghost turned out to be friendly a...

plenty of road works, with multiple 10 to 20 min waits.Better nth of Rockhampton.Bill

Anyone managed to get hold of one of these gadgets recently ??......is it really for dummies like me, if so WHERE DO YOU GET IT !!, hopefully not on ebay. Advices please as it may well enable me to use my Sat TV service so thoughtfully installed in my van, but never used.....tut, tut, tut !!

G'day yawl. I was in Sydney last Monday to see the doc. I arrived by XPT at 7am, jumped on a train to Circular Quay where I travelled by ferry around to Darling Harbour, and then walked all around Darling Harbour and parts of the city. I put the video together yesterday and posted it on Youtube if you're int...

G'day I would reckon this subject has been discussed in length in many and varied topics but for us who are venturing into the wide open spaces for the first time long term, is there a do and dont list pertaining to:What to do before leaving e.g have a will, contact details, perscription medication, reg...

Hi all, just thought I would put this question out there. I have a 1998 V6 Toyota Prado on Gas/Petrol and I am having trouble changing from petrol to gas. Usually the system starts on petrol and changes automatically to gas within seconds. I am having trouble with the gas side of things. For some time ti...

I have only joined recently and I thought I might let you know that we are converting a small Fuso Bus into a motorhome. We started back in Novemeber when we purchased the bus. We have just started cutting the walls for one of the slideouts .... If you are interested in more information, I have just updat...

Just wondering if anyone has stayed at Old Mac's in Tassie. It is not far out from Launceston, on Sandown Road (Norwood )Must be fully self contained. Is on a Strawberry farm Supposed to be good fishing there as well.The camping part has only been opened earlier this month.

I will be heading to brisbane in april wanted to stay in pub if i can down near river or close by any one know of any good clean places to stay ...............thanks

It is piss...sistently coming down today here at Burrum. Not much fun for those with tarps on the roof after tornado two weeks ago. Ian

Hi all: I have recently bought a goldstream saphire 2001 model. It has a 12v transformer to charge batteries and supply power to the 12v lights. It does not have 240v lighting. I dont like the transformer it does not have any sort of regulation on it. I have 2 *100 agm batteries and want to fit 2*200watt s...

As we travel the roads Rob and I wonder how many RV vehicles there are traveling in Australia. Could anyone hazard a guess? cheers. -- Edited by valnrob on Thursday 21st of February 2013 01:59:13 PM

free parking plus use of a 1bdrm furn cabin in exchange for odd jobs ,

Was just told Batman Bridge (free camping area ) has closed ,due to c/ park owner near there complaining to council.could some one enlighten me if this true and when it was closed .

Planning on visiting the Eyre Peninsula March/April this year , have been online trying to find out national parks entrance and camping fees. no luck, so I thought I'd give GNs a go. So if any GNs have any information, would be appreciated Jo...

In the process of buying a motorhome. However, can anyone tell me about bifold doors??? the law says it should open out or slide. Does everyone have to change their doors???