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Have add a link on the bottom of all my ost to the wife's travel blog, now you cant believe all you read of course. I notice on there yesterday she was being plain nasty about the aircon in my disco, now I ask you whats wrong with undoing the windows . cheers blaze

Had a fellow Grey Nomad visitor last night. He popped in for a cuppa, so much for the cuppa, however we drank home brew on the back deck and talked about our travels. Mostly his, and the amazing places he had been. He camped in his camper on the road outside. He had caught some flathead and a couple o...

well yesterday with the high temps my aircon didnt quite work as well as it should, went for a drive around Nurioopta in the Barrossa today. Mitsubishi dealer in nuri rung their sevice centre in todunda to see if it was possible, not able to fit it in until next week, he then pointed us in the way of the ford...

can anyone please tell me what lube you put on the slides of the holding tank as the say if you put the wrong oil on them you can stuff them so any help will be great thanks

If you see this van or vehicle say hi The disco will be minus the ladder and sitting level by the time we leave, had a blown rear air bag when pic was taken and has since been replaced. And just to finish with a pic that was still on the camera from a bit of a drive about a month ago cheers blaze

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Doing our first trip in our new 18ft Paramount Duet and leave Melb on Sat next and meet friends at Wodonga on Sun so need a C/Park for Sat night. Have a small fleabag in tow. Was looking at Howlong or similar area close to Wodonga. Are heading for Khancobin on Sunday and then 2 weeks at Tathra fishing. Any...

hi all, anyone who happens to be in South Australia anytime in the next few months heres' some dates that may be of interest.......last weekend this month (feb) caravan and camping and outdoor show Adelaide show grounds,,,,,,,Adleaide kite festival is on the last weekend in March at semaphore beac...

Could some kind person assist a newbie? Planning a trip travedlling Canberra to Batemans Bay in part. My son informs me it is hard going for Caravans. Pulling a modest 17' Grand Eagle pop top with a 3litre Pajero. Any probs. Many Thanks.Chris

My Thetford pump gave up the ghost for my toilet flush, so off I went to try to get it repaired. Had a quote from a Jayco repairer here in Bundy, $450. And the part would have to be ordered, no tell on how long for it to arrive. Nearly fell over. Thought I would have to save for awhile for that repair. Then found...

My son in law is back from out of town work and has drawn up the first stage of my fitout. This is the bed and storage underneath which will go right down one side of the van from front to back. The end draw will open when I have the back door open. He will get the framework made for me, will measure up on friday f...

getting ready for cyclone anthony.house and yard ready and just filled the water tanks in the van.hope we don't have to use the van.lucky thing is we havn't had any heavy rain for a week or so.see what happens,just nature showing it's strength.what will be will be . rocan

What has been your funniest moment when travelling?

Posted: Mon Jan 10, 2011 11:16 pm Post subject: Three contractorsThree contractors are bidding to fix a broken fence at the Parlamental House in Can berra. One is from Sydney, another is from Adelaide, and the third is from Melbourne . All three go with a Parliment House official to examine th...

some time ago I put this topic up for discussion and am sure Techo put in a comment in some forun giving details when the recall is being advertised. Can you let me know the forum and date or copy here what you said Ken

Weather permitting, I are off to Lake Cootharaba this weekend with family. We'll be camped at Elanda Point Camp ground, if any of my fellow grey nomads are in the area.

It was a dark, stormy, night. The Marine was on his first assignment, and it was guard duty. A General stepped out taking his dog for a walk. The nervous young Private snapped to attention, made a perfect salute, and snapped out "Sir, Good Evening, Sir!" The General, out for some relaxation...

amazingly cleverSubject: The art of carving custom made candleshttp://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=k7OjRYQAm64

Where to park car during a Snow Emergency Ollie and Lena were listing to the radio about the snow emergency parking, and it said they were going to get 7 inches of the white stuff, and to park on the even side, so Ollie hurries, and got the old Ford parked on the even side of the street, just as the plow was c...

I saw this devastation for the first time today. I'd seen these photo's..my son took them..but was totally amazed when I saw it with my own eyes! The last photo is from the internet, just trying to find a 'before' photo for those who don't know the area. It used to be a huge park with many BBQ shelters, play...