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Towns 'missing out on nomad boom' . RV travellers spend around $3 billion a year in Queensland, accounting for 20 per cent of the state's tourism industry, according to the Campervan and Motorhome Club of Australia (CMCA). At a rally of over 800 motorhome and RV drivers in Boonah, southeast Q...

today. Mel even came to where I am staying to pick me up and chauffeured me around all afternoon after Mel had a coffee and I had my first chai latte since I left home. Mel, I can't thank you enough. I had a great afternoon chatting and seeing a few sights as we drove around, mmm, I should say you drove arou...

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Well at long last my act became a reality. Sitting very comfortably at Greens Lake. Counted 10 other campers here enjoying the cool air and lake views... Have to keep pinching myself to believe I finally got here after all my previous attemps...Now if only I can locate the key to my fridge..need a drink...

Just be aware that there are some fires around NSW. Please take care. Current: There are 81 incidents across the State of which 34 remain uncontained. 1 Emergency Warning Fire Gungully, Greater Taree Down graded to Watch and Act 10ha Emergency Alert Issued for Gungully o 258 Text Message Delivered 1...

Hi all I am planning my first big trip in NSW...as much as I can see over about 4-5 months, mostly west and central west. I read in a post that Bourke is not really safe for camping. Are there any other towns where personal safety or the chance of theft etc may be an issue? I just would like to be wary. Thanks st...

To the RACV and maybe to the NRMA?? I would like to report an incident on Friday 12th October in Moree. I have a Toyota coaster Registration JS 2526, for which I pay Total Care with the RACV. I was 20 km. .kilometres north of Moree and I had a serious oil leak from somewhere, as oil was dropping onto the ro...

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Might be just me and I am not having a go at anyone in particular, but I wish some posters of threads would put a brief description of what the thread is about in the title. Eg; Instead of putting "Wheels fell off" (Caravan or Tug ?) put "Caravan Wheels Fell Off" probably not a good e...

I have a Galaxy 16ft single axle poptop van- weight empty 1360kg. I am looking for a tyre that has firm/stiff sidewalls. The tyres on the van at the moment are Toyo L/T 195 R14C -105/104S 8PR. These numbers don't mean much to me. I run the tyres at 55 psi and the side walls look soft and as if they are just...

We will be at Easts beach Kiama for the next week love to see any forum members in the area site B50

We have just returned from our very first caravan holiday. We had the good luck of choosing a fantastic caravan park at Coloundra which is pet friendly. Golden Beach Caravan Park is fantastic. Everything from start to finish was perfect. Rick even parked our van for us. As newbies, we need some more pr...

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We moved as a group from Forbes to Ariah Park Recreation Reserve Camps6 #965 and I am unaccustomed to driving in convoy, the others use the UHF and I never have and even though I had a borrowed hand held Uniden it was not turned on. Consequently I missed the discussion about booking in at Ariah and no doubt...

G'day you disgraceful lot . . . . I need some help please. Having purchased a delightful vehicle and looking at towing a caravan, I find my towing capacity is a measley 1500 kgs. (yeah, I can hear you all saying "serve yourself right" but I'm old and am prone to the odd mistake or two). So, th...

Yep after leaving Lakes Entrance this morning I found myself halfway by 11.30am so decided to keep going and here I am now in Canberra till 24/10. I had a great run all the way along the Monaro Highway. I'm outside and watching a lovely sunset. I will have to wait till Monday to see Julia and give her a few id...

Hi all Looking for some advise from those experienced in the Grey Nomad lifestyle.. I am torn between setting up a trailer behind the motor home so I can carry a small car, two Hobie Kayaks and two pushbikes or Simply going for flat towing a Suzi GV 3 door and selling the toys. In 2010 we spent 5 months in a ca...

One of those rivers that has always made my imagination to run wild, the Murrumbidgee, and I am camping alongside it now. The actual location is the Narrandera Boat Ramp Rest Area Camps6 #836. I had set off earlier than Rod, Heather and Norma who will be catching up here later. Michael had business to at...