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Just received this in an E-mail. Not sure how accurate all of it is. ATM PIN Number reversal: If you should every be uncomfortable withdraw money from an ATM you can notify policy by Entering your PIN # in reverse. The machine will still give you the money but unknown to the robber the police will be imm...

Welcome to Chinese Wal-MartWe thought our Wal-Marts had it all Crocodiles Bulk Rice Mixed Meat for the choosing(I'm sure they all washed their hands first!!!) Turtles and other stuff You guess!(It looks familiar, but definitely not something that I've eaten,or am going to!) Walmar...

Check out road conditions around the country at http://www.exploroz.com/Roads/Default.aspx

I notice the latest story on the front of the site is about Sheep Dog Trials and the fact the Grey Nomads are starting to get involved with their own dogs and winning. When I was a kid and would go to the A.P & I Shows I would spend hours watching the sheep dog trials. Had family who used to event in them. St...

I am building a new slideon , and want to use the best sealant. Silastic seems to go hard, and butlemastic is messy to say the least. What do you think is the best sealant?

Management and I spent two weeks at Inskip over the last two weeks of the school holidays. Given the terrible rains in QLD it was fairly deserted. We were there last year at the same time and it was hardly crowded. It costs $10.50 for two persons per night. Book at the ranger station at Rainbow or on li...

Socrates' thoughts on gossip Keep this in mind the next time you are about to repeat a rumour or spread gossip. In ancient Greece (469 - 399 BC), Socrates was widely lauded for his wisdom. One day an acquaintance ran up to him excitedly and said, "Socrates, do you know what I just heard about Diogen...

G'Day all We are at bloody freezing Ballart and heading north via Bendigo next week. Has anyone any knowledge of camp spots north of Echuca towards Hay and Griffith or denni Thanks

The Glass house mountains caravan village is closed due to power & sewage problems, the permanants are still there but no more travellers.This park has been sold to the main roads for the duplication of the Steve Irwin way, so there goes another on. The next one a little south, [wont mention a name...

Hi All, Back again...........with yet another question (this is the only site I feel comfortable asking questions on as everyone is so helpful and no-one ever makes me feel like a bit of a dill for not being technically minded). I had two new deep cycle batteries installed in the van and I know I have to...

after 3 months finally got the van out of the yard after all the rain.even though we only got away for a week it was so refreshing to be on the road.the roads west of townsville as far as richmond are in good condition but a lot of water laying in the paddocks.look ing forward to 3 months in W.A. from mid july....

Seniors Text Coding ATD At the doctors BFF Best friend fell BTW Bring the wheelchair BYOT Bring your own teeth ......FWIW Forgot where I was GGPBL Gotta go, pacemaker battery low GHA Got heartburn again IMHO Laughing my dentures out OMMR On my massage recliner OMSG Oh My! Sorry gas ROFLACGU Rolling...

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Can anyone give us some advice on collecting water for the tank of our camper trailer,it has a capacity of 80 litres. are petrol stations happy for travellers to fill their tanks?or where is the best place to do this.We are travelling around the coast of Australia so will hopefully be close to water at l...

Monster RVs A Nuisance (Letter to the Editor of The West Australian , in The Weekend West caravan section on page 38 dated March 19-20, 2011.) I refer to the March 5-6 letter from Phil Chadd, which outlined shortcomings in caravan park facilities in accommodating huge recreational vehicles. Many ca...

any suggestions how to get rid of the plastic taste from new water tank and pipes in new van or is it just a matter of time. Roy

Hi folks we have been taking a break from the road for a few weeks but are keen to get back on the road in time for Bathurst 1000. Can any one point me in the direction of a post re cleaning out of the water tank as I have not used it since purchasing the van. It is a jayco freedom with a typical under floor plastic...

From looking after a 600,000 acre 120km wide homestead 70km from the nearest town of Sandstone WA with the nearest human being over 50km away to now, being in Monkey Mia Caravan Park, surrounded by Apollo, Brit & Wicked vans plus of cause the normal caravans & motorhomes....what a differenc...

Hello all, I hope I'm not misusing this Techies corner. My brother is hoping to add an extra 100L water tank to his camper. Would there be an issue with placing it above the axle? There appears to be 70-80mm clearance left. He has a leaf spring suspension with shock absorbers. If the axle was to travel tha...