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A bit late in the day, but better late today than tomorrow. Hope you had a great day for you big '0'.

Thought I would just drop a line, we are into our second night in the van, we moved out of our home yesterday but returned today and we cleaned the carpets and washed down inside and outside (the wife not being able to, supervised) ready for the new owners tomorrow at 11am. It's exciting times but stil...

Here she is mostly painted

I'm new to this caper, can I tow a NON off road jayco camper trailer with a Toyota Hilux 4x4, I won't be going off the bitumen! Hats

Gday... Still tossing up on my travel plans for the next month or so. From what I can find out, the road from Quilpie to Windorah is sealed - narrow but sealed. Can someone confirm that please I have not been able to get confirmation of the road from Windorah/Jundah/Stonehenge/Longreach - is it sealed a...

Today we had a pleasant visit from Sheba. Although only a fairly short visit we were able to enjoy a chat & now we have another face to a name.

Unfortunately I have a water leak in my gas/240 Volt water heating system.I am hoping it's just a leaking water pipe or connection. If not, it's one of those cost as much to fit as the cost of a new unit. New unit $950 approx. I have a Pommie Carver system imported from the UK by Coromal Caravans of WA. Yup y...

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I know this is a bit indulgent on my part but today was my 60th birthday. I had a great day with family and friends of 45yrs. And now I feel I am in the home stretch to plan my retirement in about 4 - 5 yrs and by then have a motorhome, and have done some small trips and get ready to get on the road for the bigger tr...

Hi there I have just joined this forum. I am thinking of doing a few short trips with my little foxy to see if travelling will suit us both :) I want to hire a campervan. Does anyone know of some companies that let you take your dog in the van with you? Thank you

Before You Go Research basic information about pet friendly travel accommodations and make your reservations in advance. Make a visit to your vet to update any shots your pet needs, check your pet for any health problems that may be affected by travel, get a health certificate and proof of any necess...

This is on Grandma Retro on facebook. Some great old pictures being posted.

hi all they said to put this on the cooking forum as i put it into the general one i am looking for ideas for wheat,corn,and maize free cooking or ingredients and where to get the best i use arrowroot instead of cornflour and i no about rice flour but the recipes say add plain flour or self raising and a...

Travelling in the top end is hard on nomads with pets. They have the cheek to charge up to $40 a night (pws) and $2 for a dog. The problem as I keep hearing is that they are grabbing the coin from the miners and stuff the nomads. Having said all that there are little gems where to stay and one is Mt Bundy Stat...

The discussion of toilet chemicals reminded me of this topic. I have posted on another forum, but got mixed responses. I plan to spend long periods camped on/near beaches. Is there any reason I should NOT use sea water in the Porta Potti? I can't see a problem, but I may have missed something. Sure bea...

hi all just a short message for those interested in making a few dollars . viterra has just advertised on their website as of last night for vacancies at their grain terminal sites through S.A. We worked for them last year and had a great time , we are also working with them this year.

Wonder why an elderly couple would wander away from the tour group. Especially in such an isolated region. As a sometimes volunteer with WA Nat. Parks I can imagine all the activity going on to find them & i hope they do soon. Perhaps one of them slipped & fell. Just hoping for a happy conclu...

I used to have chooks in my back yard when i first bought my house 10 years ago aany way they eventally died off and im thinking of having just a few again, say 3 or 4 , no rooster, just for the eggs .. do i need to go thru council to do this or can i just go ahead on my own i love chooks, and had them all thru my childh...

This party is getting better by the day, at last count there are 12 members here in the camp grounds. A few more new faces & names comming together. Lynnie, Wanderers, Misde, Great to catch up with you guys. Any one else passing through please call in & say hello. the more the better. JC.