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Hi all, New to the forum and very impressed with the knowledge expressed here. We are looking at buying a van 23 ft it has a fridge and freezer both only 240v. Size around 100L ea We haven't seen it in the flesh yet just photos but cond and price are good, just wondering if having these only as 240v is a no no wh...

Well .. I might be early but I am here ! .. After camping out at Chaffey Dam last night, I received a phone call this morning telling me someone had cancelled .. YESSS !! .. (I said quietly to myself) .. hehe I'm at the Tamworth North Holiday Park and I'll be here for the next 5 weeks. I have been in touch with Li...

Has anybody any in fo re camping near a hotel in deepwater and is so any info appreciated.

Not sure wether I should post this here on in Tech. but for general info. a friend of mine just purchased this for $429.00 delivered 3.2 kva inverter generator, has run it and easy to start and quiet as a mouse, full Australian service backup

Hi everyone, I would just like to say thank you to all the contributors to Pick this place. I love seeing the daily photo's, interesting comments about the history of the location etc and with over 3000 members with something to post if you have'nt checked it out and like to test the brain cells....have...

Quite an interesting segment on ACA last night but best of all I now know who Ciny is and what she looks like. Nice to see you in person Cindy!

Hi, At the moment I have my van connected to household power. When I turn the lights on in the van, I have noticed that the lights are drawing power from the batteries. Is this normal? I had always thought that when plugged to AC, it would just use that power source. Alan

woman was before the magistrate on a charge of shop lifting. She admitted to stealing a small tin of peaches, pleading that it was a small tin and only contained six peaches. The magistrate told the woman shoplifting was a serious problem in the community and had to be treated as such. He then sentenced...

Hi Everyone, Is anyone in a caravan club. If so, which one and what are the benefits.Rocket n Strop

last weekend when i took the camper for a trial night out at the falls i forgot the matches. i am wondering what things other people 'foget' i had a list of the main things tho...LOL gypsy quilter aka Dawa

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Hi all, Does anyone know of a good tow course in Victoria? I have a new rig n tug and would like to get a bit more confidence with it under instruction. Elle on wheels talked of one over her way and it sounded great, but does anyone know of something like that in Vic? Thanks Tess

For your info jolks...Current Affair on 9 tonight,they're taking a look at life on the road. Cheers

I have been so excited about the possibility of hitting the road and travelling this wide land of ours, trudged through websites, written about my excitement, started to investigate motorhomes, chose the one I think would suit me best, looked at it, talked about it, ready to do it and then I came home....

Cindy is a TV Star now.

The first time i was out this fridge worked fine on the 12 volt system. Now it won't. the 12volt lights are working. i tried it in the cigarette lighter so it would work from the main battery but no go. It works fine on 240 which i will rarely use. dawa

ABOUT 100 firefighters are still tackling a blaze in rough terrain at Woolundunga, 25km south east of Port Augusta, this morning. About 100 firefighters are tackling the blaze in rough terrain near Wilmington Rd (Horrocks Pass) and National Highway One. The fire has burned about 1000 hectares and...

Heard on the news tonight that the town of Wilmington has been put on evacuation alert for tomorrow morning fire still not contained and worried about a possible wind change tomorrow. Helena.

As we travelled between Cootamundra and Young, we came across the little locality of 'Wombat' - no kidding - however the Olympic Highway bypasses it, and as we were bopping along to Gene Pitney, didn't see any signs, so no opportunity to take a photo. So for all those interested ..... Wombat's post...

Bought myself a new toy for xmas. A vast sat tv setup, and got it going, after a bit of fiddling and some help from a mate. 22 channels clear as a bell, andMust say I am happy. Now I can get tv virtually anywhere.Great.Bill