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hi all im a newbie i have not started my journeys yet as i was dignose with cancer last year so sort that out first.im having treatment in perth which is not accepted by our goverment so not covered by health benfits so it all comes from my pocket and help from my family so my dollars are very precious to me i...

Many times I read of people typing a large post as a reply or a new topic (or even a Form you were filling out) only to find they hit the wrong button and lost all that work. For those of you using Firefox there is an Add-on called "Lazarus; Form Recovery". With this little app installed when the i...

Hi all, still a little time away from our journey and having a real mind battle over the type of tug we need. We want to tow a van similar in size to a Jayco Stirling or same and need to consider the fuel economy as well as towing potential. I know so many people are doing the job very nicely with Toyota LandCru...

Noticed in Supercheap Auto catalogue today a 30 cm Slimline Neon Light. 12 volt. On/Off switch located on cigarette lighter plug. 2 metre cable length. Available in different colours. Now! what I want to know is: If you had that plugged into your cigarette lighter without the car running wouldn't i...

End Nullica River mouth Rd, no sign to say no camping plenty of fire places where people previously camped toilets and council bin (bit under maintained) good for over night cought 2 flathead some local trafic accessing beach. and if ya didn't know free hot showers at Eden (nsw) wharf.

I have the opportunity to acquire a 2009 model (2.8 lt deisel) of the above from a terminally ill acquaintance, I had discounted this brand and was looking at others but the price offered is exceptionally good and I wondered if any members had any experience with this particular MH. I is a long way awa...

I now have no job, dont know how to feel about that yet. Been working since I left school at 15yo. 13 more sleeps until we get on the boat to head to the big island to my north, couple of days in Werribee and then head to the Barossa to see my sister for a couple days. Then we will start the trek across the nulabor...

We're planning a trip South, to include a few days or a week at Wilsons Prom. Theres a campground at Tidal river in the NP, and one at Shallow Inlet. Has anyone stayed at either of those places, and which one would you recommend? I doubt there'll be any free camps anywhere nearby but thats to be expected s...

Just to let everyone know we just missed the flood waters, luckily the level in our area only reached 19.6 mts not the 22 mts predicted we have been cut off since Tuesday and have had no Power till 20 minites ago the local Supermarket open for the first time this morning no bread or milk hoping to have stoc...

I just put my name down my name to help in the Qld floods . I have a self contained vehicle and a few skills that might help, and am not doing a lot, so I hope that I am doing a good thing. Perhaps a few other nomads could also help.Volounteer Qld is the sight where you can sign up.Will post as I go.

Hi everyone I am travelling from Hillsborough NSW to Dorrigo. Should I go up the Pacific Hwy or via New England? Does enyone know how steep the road may be from Raleigh and Bellingen? I am towing an 18' Viscount, so am not sure if this is the best way. Also will need an overnight camp spot on the way. Tha...

A few of you may remember our experience a few weeks back with a missile through the car & out the rear window, & life long friend has just had a lead wheel balance weight penertrate the front awning & window of their van. The peice of lead remained wedged in the window & against the insec...

Hi fellow nomads! Just thought I'd mention, we are staying on a 4 acre property just outside of Perth doing a couple of hours work a day in return for a site with electricity & other facilities. The lovely people running this place are looking for the odd nomads to drop by & give them a hand with th...

A group of 6 caravans are going to attend the Mt Isa rodeo in early August 2011.Can anybody tell me where to stay.Does the showground take vans.many thanks.

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I know I have in the pass,have been a Council and Government knocker..I would like also to say that I know they are doing a fantastic job in Qld in their darkest hour.....I would hope also that these people who are affected..Are not asked to pay fee's of any sort until they get onto their feet...particu...

DOES ANYONE KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT MAZDA MOTORS IT HAS DONE 135K IS A 1989 iT LOOKS LIKE A NICE CLEAN UNIT HAS EVERYTHING I WANT BUT I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT MAZDAS HELP!!!!!!!!!

just received a email from QLD Motorways advising that the tolls have been lifted untill further notice. Not that you could far if you wanted to.

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