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I would be interested to hear of anyone's recommendations regarding where I might get some insurance for my self built camper trailer. I have tried APIA - will only insure known brands and have tried Shannons - they don't insure caravans, motor homes or trailers. Any suggestions

Report in The West Australian newspaper today. Might make truckies a bit irritated! A leading road trauma researcher says the WA Government lacks the political courage to bring in measures that could cut the State's road toll. Max Cameron, of Monash University's accident research centre, said s...

http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2013/01/10/3667804.htm?site=farnorth

Has anyone been using a vpap machine with the humidifier on 12 volt, we have put solar on and i have been told i will need a 300 watt PURE Sine Wave inverter, would like to know if anyone has first hand experience with this.

Watching the news tonight. A large fire in the Wurrunbungles/Coonabarabran area. 40,000 hectares burnt, 30 - 40 houses destroyed aready and the Newell is closed. For any travellers in the area who are not watching the news but are on their laptops, please be careful. It is still out of control. I'm su...

I was just looking at some vans and motorhomes to help my dream of traveling across the US in a compervan or motorhome. Has anybody done it? I don,t need much, something with a reliable motor and perhaps a tiolet and shower.Your views will be apreciated. Also, I discovered a mob called "the escape...

Hi all, Apologies again for all the technical problems everyone has been experiencing with the forum. I understand how frustrating this is for everyone (myself included!). Hopefully the technical experts at Sparklit will be able to resolve all these issues very shortly. They assure me that it...

Anyone ever used one of these? http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-a-wag-bag.htm http://www.cleanwaste.com/wag-bag This is a hoot, watch the demo video; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sc0QCKSaPK0

Hi everyone, We have been reading the forum now for the last 3 or 4 months and have found all the information very helpful, so we thought we would join and ask for some assistance and advice. We are purchasing our first caravan and are totally confused. So far we are interested in the Safari Delta 1...

Wow those hills in Launceston!!!!! never seen a sign saying that there was a 22 degree hill ahead before driving through Launceston and being guided by the GPS. First gear and struggling round a left hand corner whilst watching for oncoming traffic was not much fun especially when the fuse blew and th...

I have the van hooked to the car, the fridge is packed and on, the gas is off, the battery is charged, the chains are crossed, the water tank has water in it, I have a spare gas bottle, Coco the greyhounds bed is packed, why do I feel as if I have missed something or is it just first trip jitters? First trip, sh...

Another short drive to Launceston's Cataract Gorge then on th St Leonard's Picnic Grounds for the night. We took the chair lift 457mtrs the central span of 308mtrs is believed to be the greatest single span of any chairlift in the world. The slow ascent and descent allows great photo opportunities, t...

My trip to the IGA Store!... There was a bit of confusion at the IGA store this morning. When I was ready to pay for my purchases of groceries the cashier said, "Strip down, facing me." Making a mental note that I complain to her boss and the IGA franchise people I did just as she had instructed....

We have bit the bullet and booked the Spirit for the 30th April, no plans yet other than Canberra for a couple three days for Aus War Memorial, Tamworth/Armidale to catchup with family, Brisbane to catch up with Family, Tiaro to catch up with mate, head down to SA for a look around the Peninsula's, lot...

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/vintage-RACO-DOUBLE-JAFFLE-IRON-PReSSURE-TOASTER-BAKELITE-HANDLES-camping-/221176138922?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item337f200caa-- Edited by Kingsthorpedavid on Sunday 13th of January 2013 06:25:38 PM

Has anyone got any information on what is happening with Windsor Caravans? The WA agent has ceased trading. The Windsor website is inactive and there are rumours that manufacturing has been taken over by Coromal in WA. I only ask because I have a Windsor still in warranty and of course no one at Windsor...

hi all, what a week with the hot weather? also doing alot with my dad, more and more, he's 89 now. taking him shopping and varous trips here and there,.. Im not complaining though, as I have no idea how long i have left with him He is just so frail now, but in good spirits.. I just do what i can and try to stay i...

Only 30kms to get to Scottsdale but took a detour to Ledgerwood to see the carvings. A row of memorial trees were planted to honour the fallen from the 1st world war but by the early 90s they were considered a hazard to pedestrians and vehicles and ordered to be cut down. After a huge uproar it was decided t...

looking for info on camp free sites approx 50 to 100 K radius of these major towns

I've never heard of a shag dance, so the title had me wondering. Fantastic dancing though! Usually the "female" is featured, but here the "young man" steals the show- his legs are like liquid magic. And, bless her heart, she lets him shine.He's 17 and she's only 15. But toget...