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I am thinking of buying an android type 10 inch tablet as my laptop uses a lot of amps on 12v. How much power does it take to charge a tablet, and how long do the batterys last?Is it easier to get online with a tablet or a laptop?Your views will be apreciated. Thanks, Bill

Hi all just after some advice from those that have travelled this route recently will be leaving Albury to travel to Hervey Bay on the the 3 Jan 13 via the Newell was planning to stop first night at Mendooran Map 443 then on to Yarralong weir map 726 then onto Hervey Bay we have no time limit. My question...

Does anyone know about this airconditioner. It is a Wren. It is making a loud noise like something is rattling around inside unit when aircon. is turned on. When fan only it works normal. took this to be looked at and it did not play up for them. Next time we turned it on the noise was back and lasted an hou...

Well.......we took the plunge, sold our unit and are now on the road full time.....and loving it. Changed our 4x4 to a diesel Pajero and fuel has gone down although we've havent gone too far. Heading for Stanthorpe for xmas. Aroundthertraps

Gday... This time I will click Submit at 12 mins past 8pm tonight ..... that will provide a time signature of 20:12 20.12.2012 .... that will never happen again

Cheers - John

Merray Christmas and a happy new year to all. I was wondering if any one can recommend any free camp spots around Ballina and Grafton. Any one stayed at Grafton showgrounds recently, Row...

We are heading off to Dunedoo for New Years eve, as long as we can get in. I am sure it will be a great night at the pub. I dont drink but soda and lime will be fine for me We have been in Coffs for 4 weeks with the family staying on their property. 29th Dec we head off and off off and away. Just had our portable solar...

I am almost afraid to ask, given the recent emotions on the forum about this topic, but it is a topic I want to learn more about, and I recognise there is a huge amount of experience reading this very post. Carol and I are planning to set up our rig in the next year, to get on the road for trips of ever increasin...

Please take care, have a great safe Christmas and New year. Bob & Rhonda -- Edited by florinhill on Wednesday 19th of December 2012 05:49:00 PM

Aussie walks into a pub and takes a seat next to a very attractive woman. He gives her a quick glance then casually looks at his watch for a moment. The woman notices this and asks: 'Is your date running late?' 'No', he replies, 'I just got this state-of the-art watch, and I was just testing it.' The intri...

I am considering hiring an Rv vehicle and travelling the above route with my brother and sister in law next July. I am wondering wether anyone has done it and where they stayed and who to hire a vehicle from... -- Edited by barina on Monday 17th of December 2012 07:16:34 PM

Picked up our van from the dealer today. First van, secondhand, one year old, good price and in excellent, as new condition. Mighty pleased and smug with myself. Couple of surprises that even made the event even better and one that could have been terrible. We were going through the handover proce...

Nearly missed it mate, many happy returns for what is left of the day. Cheers; JC.

A lovely tribute to the kids that died in Newtown USA sung by the judges & contestents of the American talent show 'The Voice' http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IO64urOFNaY

We recently had a memorable first road trip in our 'new' preowned, Jayco Conquest from Brisbane to Melbourne and return. At Narrabri I asked a truckie to take a look at the right rear tyre. He said get it replaced asap as it was out of round and destroying itself. $340 later we had the only suitable light...

I like to be away from Parkes before the Elvis Presley Festival starts .. don't get me wrong .. I quite enjoyed the experience here a few years ago, but I'm not really 'ready' for another one just yet .. Now .. Mendooran Rest Area (443 in Camps 6) I think is a nice spot to 'vegie' out for a few days over the New Y...

I have a Motorhome to sell. During the past 2 weeks I have sent 2 messages via the website "Contact Us" page, but no response. At the same time I ordered a Grey Nomad bumper sticker. The order has been processed and posted, so somebody must be at home !!! If you want me to advertise, reply to me....