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We had a breakdown at a little town called Lexton, which is on the Pyrenees Highway 20mins. North of Ballarat on the way to Avoca. Would recommend the local mechanic Don there, he was ever so helpful. Also the Pyrenee Hotel managers Brett & Margaret. We did recommend to Brett, that he encourages se...

Hi All Free spot A great stopover at Lawrence NSW, Free electric BBQ, General store Grog & hardware. Nice spots right on the water at park very quite & safe town good fishing at your door step. 3 ways to get there (1) from Grafton 30 Kms, (2) Somerland Way 27 Kms or (3) Mclean 15 Kms This way is over F...

I have a vague recollection of a picturesque drive along the coastline including a newish roadway & possibly bridge in the Sydney area. Possibly only constructed in the last 10yrs or so. The views are supposed to be spectacular. If it exists I want to include it in my forthcoming trip back up the co...

Hi Everyone, Been absent from the Forum for a while as we have just returned from 3 months touring around America. we had an absolute ball. We thought you might like to look at our blog and see what we got up to while there. Here is the link to our 1st post of our travels, if you want to see them all just click on...

This Notice was in The Morning Bulletin this morning. Cheers, Sheba.

Can anyone tell me if we can tow with a new tug straight away, or do we need to wait - perhaps until we have some kilometers on it? I have heard that we need 3000 kms on the car before we set off. We ordered a new diesel ford territory in early July, and as delivery keeps getting delayed we can't make any definit...

HI all. Our names r Maria and Steve .We r about to set off on what may well be a permanent working holiday. Never owned a van so some of my questions may be silly but if u dont ask u wont learn.Been reading up on cassette loo. Most mention placing a deoderizing and lubricating soluton into the flushing tank....

Hi Everyone especially Aunty Fudge, I've been trying to decide on a smallish motorhome and think I'm going to go with a Toyota Matilda. I've found a couple of ex hire ones (Camperman) for sale, does anyone out there have any experience with the Matilda or information (for/against) that will help me...

Starting to look for another car. Am ken on a duel cab ute. Anybody have a Colorado? Among others I am looking at a 2009 diesel LX model which also has RC MY09 in the title. Car yard tells me tow capacity is 3,000 yet my research says 2,000 kilos. Any ideas here? Any comments at all, good or bad? Am also lookin...

I called in yesterday morning to see how things were going. The motor had arrived that morning Sam said. He just had a few cars to get rid of out of the workshop then he would be putting the boys onto it. He thinks he may have sourced a speedo, was waiting for a phone call on that. So I think should be ready earl...

well , its been 3 months now since our cruise... any way hers some of Dravauni Island, my favorite island.. -- Edited by milo on Monday 8th of August 2011 01:56:04 AM -- Edited by milo on Monday 8th of August 2011 01:56:45 AM

just met an old friend of mine who i hadnt seen for the last 10-15 years, we went thru the late teens early 20s in various bands and such , seems such another life time ago..where has all that time gone?

Probably not the right place for this but I am sure you all you pet lovers will understand why I put it here. I saw this on another forum....... I RESCUED A HUMAN TODAY Her eyes met mine as she walked down the corridor peering apprehensively into the kennels. I felt her need instantly and knew I had to help...

Hi .. I am looking for advice please on adjusting the standard al kao drum breaks on my van. I have always adjusted them by winding them up until they are tight & then back off a few clicks until the wheel turns freely but with the 'cttcchh' noise as you spin the wheel. I have been told that two van ser...

i have 19.6 2002 jayco heritage with two water tanks can anybody tell me capacity cant find info anywhere thanks dave

We wish to thank all for the great "welcome to the site". Hope to be a regular and hopefully get to meet some members along the way. A further thanks for the comments received of our photo site. Both of us are novices with photography, often just happening on a scene and then "click&qu...

It was decided - not by me - that a short foray with the van was due. So we headed away, a bit more than a fortnight ago. As we trundled down the freeway, I did manage to convince the driver that, in the prevailing wet, cold and windy weather, the Great Ocean Road was not a great idea. We had a few days at Port Fai...

I saw a thread on here re this subject at some stage, but can't find it. I've changed my mind about getting a campervan, and now looking at a tiny poptop caravan. The maximum ball weight of Lucy is 75kg, and my tow limit, unbreaked is 500kg, or breaked, 1200kg. I'm searching for caravans weighing aroun...

After the 12 month plan posted earlier on this thread I have come up with a 15 month plan to travel round Australia, based on covering 1000 kms per month in either four weekly trips or fortnightly. The budget would be based on a fortnightly pension, 500 kms of petrol and 14 nights at $22 per night for a pow...

Hi I have a friend who has static interference in his caravan radio when the LED bed reading lights are turned on, this has only just started as the lights have been in for a couple of years it has him mystified.Has any one previously experienced this and what was you rectification method.Regards Jim