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I am looking at changing my prado for a d max ute because of the 3 ton towing capacity. If anybody has one what is your opinion ?/ My van has a tare weight of 2160kg Ken

Would like any and all feedback on the Coromal Element, went and looked at the B542s today and was impressed that Coromal seem to have lifted there game a lot. Has anyone purchased one of these vans that can give feedback, wether it be good or bad. Thanks Gaz

Has anyone used the water at Cecil Plains for drinking? I'm wondering if thats what made me so sick. I bottled some on the advice of a couple in a motorhome who said they drink it all the time and filled their tank while there. I drank it all the way down to Echuca and became sick the next morning. Have come ri...

Two more weeks here by the channel. Then I have house sitting for a further two weeks . Then it is across to Tocumwal for 6 weeks or so by the river and over xmas. After that is time at the Edward river outside Deni before more house sitting in march. Fridge arrived and it is going to live in the trailer, al...

We are about to start our new adventure in the playground. Heading South first today Hopefully we will meet some GN's on our travels. Robyn & Steve

G"day Heard a rumour today that the tracks down to the cliffs edge along the bight have been closed to the general public due to ?????. Hope that its only a rumour as the handbrake an' me will be travelling to SA from West OZ early next year and wanted to check out the views along the way. Has anybody g...

Well I finally bought our new tow vehicle, 2004, Land Cruiser 100 series GXL. It's 4.2TD and an automatic. In the the Patrol I towed in 4th gear, never went into top and at around 80 to 90ks. In the automatic I have the choice, 2nd, 3rd, D4th. Do I leave it in drive or select a lower gear and leave it in that? C...

About 4k west of Burnie - Cooee Point - large grassed area, dump point and water, rubbish tins. Nearest toilets at next parking area, west. Shopping very easy at Somerset, IGA, bakery and cafes etc. CAW #5 - no. 233 - permit required from Info Centre (Burnie) free.

Great spot here in Tassy - Pioneer Park, Riana, Tasmania - CAW #5 - No. 228 - Approx. $14 for power and water, flushing toilets, hot showers ($1) - rubbish tins, childrens playground, bbq shelters, fireplaces - well maintained.

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We found this CP an excellent base for checking out Mornington Peninsula and the Dandenong Ranges. We'd been told Dandenong was not a nice place to stay, but we had no problems. http://www.big4dtp.com.au/ Also check out the Dandenong markets, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Everything you cou...

Shallow Inlet Campground. CAW 6 #93. West of Yanakie. Drive past the CP to this great camp. Great spot to camp outside the Prom National Park, and take a day trip to the Prom. $12 per night. CLEAN pit toilets. Rain water taps, but use sparingly. Lovely bush camps among the trees. Short walk to the water.

howdy all, my darling sweety pie wifey and myself were shouted to morning tea , lunch at Kooroomba winery. it is situated between Boonah & Rathdowney. heading south to rathdowney, take the right turn on Bunjurgen rd & follow ur nose to F M BELLS RD MT ALFORD. the reason it was on the house was...

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Yes mate happy birthday, I hope you have a great day at Greens Lake and many more days to come. ENJOY THE DAY.

All the best Yeoeleven, and may sun light nice and warm all your life. Ziggy

our golden eagle at Ban Ban springs 31/10/2012

our golden eagle at Ban Ban springs 31/10/2012

I posted the following on a Whirlpool forum after reading many heated posts... This may help some frustrated and annoyed posters on this forum -:Don't argue with an idiot, because they will drag you down to their level, and beat you with experience. Not a single reply yet

Using say a multi-meter or plug in cigarette type 12V starter/crank battery reader, is the link shown below a good indication of the state of the battery; http://www.marxrv.com/12volt/voltchart1.gif -- Edited by Duh on Thursday 8th of November 2012 06:14:35 PM

I searched for previous posts about Skype and the last was in 2010 so I am bringing up the subject again. There are many uses for Skype in ringing mobiles and landlines at a cost but that is not what I am in interested in, I would like to be able to talk to other Grey Nomads face to face if they are on line at the s...