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After speaking to a few truck drivers, and from my own experience, these parking bays are NOT for caravans and motor homes overnight parking. These areas have been developed for the truck drivers to take scheduled rests as part of their fatigue management obligations. Oversize vehicles can only mo...

Bob wakes up one morning and goes to the bathroom mirror. Rubbing his eyes he focuses for a better look and spots a lump in the middle of his forehead. "No worries, I'll put a bit of Clearasil on and she'll be gone by next morning" This goes on for a month and by now the lump is sticking out about 2 i...

Did a big trip today and went from Winton to Mt Isa and met up with friends, wil be here till friday and heading to Kurumba for a few days if we can get a site Everything is chockers so need to book ahead Jimbo fuel at Cloncully was $1.72 Ken

If, like me, your RV has duel rear wheels fitted, it is adviseable to fit these sensors on the valves. This idea is so that you won't run a flat on a drive wheel, and possibly not notice it, 'til it is too late. They come in packs of four, or six, and have a small readout panel that sits on the 'dash, keeping you...

We leave Mareeba in the morning for the Cape, via Daintree, Cape Tribulation, Cape Flattery, Cape Melville. Visited Jon at the Show Grounds this morning. The resident Roos are quite tame. Very warm days, but cools quickly at night. Stopped over in Cairns for few days, and took a trip out to the Reef,...

What do you have on the back of your van -- Edited by robkim on Wednesday 13th of June 2012 03:31:44 PM

Has anyone used any of the newer synthetic winch ropes on their 4WD and do they have any reccomendations for brands and where to buy etc. Also any pros or cans they have found with them. Cheers Bob

Vanguard Caravans has gone into receiver ship. PeterH

I would like to know if I can live on the dole / newstart I think it's called now if I have no debts, own my van, sell my unit, and just take off????

So many times the radio/TV tells us that, "The vehicle ran off the road, and hit a tree. Police/ Ambulance staff advise that the driver was killed." It happens all over the country, and having had over fifty years of local, intrastate and interstate driving, I think I know, possibly, what o...

A husband and wife were sitting watching a TV program about psychology and explaining the phenomenon of "mixed emotions". The husband turned to his wife and said, "Honey, that is a bunch of crap. I bet you can't tell me anything that will make me happy and sad at the same time. She said:...

With all the new technology regarding fertility recently, a 65-year-old friend of mine was able to give birth... When she was discharged from the hospital and went home, I went to visit. 'May I see the new baby?' I asked 'Not yet ,' She said 'I'll make coffee and we can chat for a while first.' ...

well, last weekend, the gas tanks ran out this weekend i think I've blown some powerpoints in the house, a free standing light went poof!! wonder if the weather has any thing to do with it whats gonna happen next weekend?? hopefully nothing.. even tho they say things usually happen in 3's I have a frie...

Glorgeo, George and Gloria are heading north from Toowoomba,We are going via Roma.Springsure, Emerald, Charters Towers thru to Townsville. Can anyone advise us is this is the best way or is there a better way with better road conditions. We have a Landcruiser ute with an 8 met fifth wheeler attached...

Colin from Adelaide. Hello All, Havent made up my mind where I'm heading at this time but will be Nth-ish NSW and on. Duration doesnt matter.. Have done considerable off roading over the years but this is my first trip Solo If anyone has suggestions please post them for me and others to read. Maybe one...

Just joined up and saying g'day. Hopefully we'll be joining all you lucky people on the road very shortly, just waiting to sell our property. We have just purchased our caravan and will be picking it up Friday. Our intention is to travel around this great land of ours hopefully picking up some work he...

Haven't tried it yet. Just had a Python removed from an outside room. Cheers, Sheba.

Anyone know anything about the road from Bourke to Wilcannia? Obviously dirt, but driveable (experienced driver) in a Falcon & caravan?

Wow, I have just had a call from the real estate agent and I have achieved the price that I wanted and basically an unconditional sale, as long as they sell their house, which they have dropped the price so it will sell. Goodness now after having weeks of not really thinking that the GN lifestyle was not go...

Don't buy fruit and veg in Mildura and think that because it is sealed (and that it says it is ok) you can take it in SA, because you can't and if you buy any fruit and veg in SA keep your receipts. We off-loaded our fruit & veg at the border heading south from Alice Springs and re-stocked at the new IGA (b...