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This retirement thing is hard work I seem to work harder and longer now than I did when I was Working for a living. So we are off to Wood Gate for ten day's leaving in just over two weeks and looking forward to nothing but relaxing, drowning a few beers, long walks on the beach, possible spot of fishing, an...

I attended this show on Sunday, the last of the 5-day event at the Adelaide Showgrounds. A stall holder told me the numbers were down from last year, and there were less exhibitors. I didn't get that impression. There were people and kids everywhere. My legs are still tired from climbing up into van...

Hi guys, I have a wooden floor in my van, and when the weather is hot and dry (here in WA) the floor squeks when we walk on it, it doesn't matter if the legs are up or down, same problem. I was told by a caravan repair shop to stick a hose under and wet the floor from below, this did work for a couple of days, but wat...

Over the past few years there have been numerous postings on all the Cavavaning Forums in relation the whether Trailer Safety Chains are required to be crossed when two are fitted. The general consensus was that it was a legal requirement to cross chains in NSW and only a recommendation in all the othe...

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hi everone we have recently joined the site as we are in process of selling the house and hitting the roads.we are reading regular to pick up any little ideas as we know there is a lot to learn.would like to pose one question though,is anyone out there towing with an 80series petrol cruiser with Lpg and ho...

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Something someone said to me the other day prompted me to write ... He said that a person without friends is on his way out. I haven't posted here since December.Prior to that I was having an absolute ball as a traveller.I'd taken a deep breath,sold the house bought a van and resigned my job. I've wanted t...

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Just wondering what the free camp sites in Queensland will be like in June will still go anyway but can't afford caravan parks all the time. Helena.

At the moment we are caretaking a 600,000 acre property which is about 120km across. it is bout 70km north of the nearest town Sandstone WA. It is lovely to be 50km from another living sole after 4 months in Margaret River & Perth The owner before he went away to get married told us an interesting sto...

Ten Thoughts to Ponder Number 10 Life is sexually transmitted. Number 9 Good health is merely the slowest possible rate at which one can die. Number 8 Men have two emotions: Hungry and Horny. If you see him without an erection, make him a sandwich . Number 7 Give a person a fish and you feed them for a day. T...

I looked at a Toyota Hi Ace Sunliner today at Morley Ford. Has absolutely everything in it. Would just have to throw my clothes in and go. I will lose a bit of money in the trade in but would save myself about 2 - 3,000 that I still need and don 't have to set this van of mine up how I want it. Has kitchen, cooking...

Starting back in the sixties, I have lived and worked in Australias "Top End", from the Kimberley to Cairns. Yes, there are a lot more, "Mud Ghekkos" about since they were put under protection in 1972. "Sweetheart" was one big croc that lived in the South All...

After reading HW's experience with her High Ace purchase it does make you wary of dealing with used vehicle merchants although I am sure there are some who are not that way, I know a few I would deal with but not many others. HW's experience so far have been a nightmare, see this link; http://www.active...

One of the places I really want to see this time on my way north is Undara Lava Tubes. I've read all their jargon on their site, but wondered if anyone has any other advise/thoughts on this place.

I have been looking for a motorhome for some time now. Was wondering if any one has one of the KEA ex rental ones. They appear to be a good deal and have everything I need. What are the things I need to look out for? All advice or experiences would be much appreciated. Thanks.

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A lot of folks can't understand how we came to have an oil shortage here in Australia. ~~~ Well, there's a very simple answer. ~~~ Nobody bothered to check the oil. ~~~ We just didn't know we were getting low. ~~~ The reason for that is purely geographical. ~~~ Our OIL is located in ~~~ Bass Strait ~~~ Eas...