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Just wondering with so many areas now opening up for self contained only vans how do people dispose of their grey water, washing up water etc. Helena.

Bloody marvellous, isn't it ? Someone starts a "blue" in an oil rich country, and within minutes up goes the price of fuel, etc etc etc. Anyway, on my last trip through "The Alice" I put in a few months at The National Transport Hall of Fame, which is just south of Alice Springs. The...

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Is she home yet Marj ? Cheers, Sheba.

Had a freind who uses a wheel chair & his wife found it dificult to get it in & out of the car boot. Made this up & shes realy happy with it. About $40 worth of steel. Dont forget to tie the wheelchair in.

Ok, thanks Pam.........here goes. to be found in S.A

hi, i need some help, can't make up my mind on what vehicle to buy. we can't afford to buy new so have been looking at early to mid 2000 models. at the moment i am looking at a 2005 toyota prado turbo diesel, 3 ltr with low klms and a 2002 landcruiser turbo also with reasonable klms. it will have to tow about a 2...

had our first trip in the new van last week, 6 days just to try everything out. Enjoyed every minute and can't wait for the house to be sold so that we can go full time. Only had one problem and that was the road from Longreach to Dalton, has to be the worst road I've travelled on. The $500,000 that Anna Bli...

ok i know this has been all said before but i'm having a seniors moment...... i'm looking to up grade my gps, the one i have at the moment is a nav man and was only a few hundred dollar when i got it so i know you only get what you pay for but it did the trick at the time but now i want something a bit more tricky,,, i w...

Hi guys we are about to head out in our camper trailer for a month in April, Im thinking cool nights and 12 volt heaters as well as hot water bottles, warm clothes and blankets. Any recommendations for a reasonable 12 volt heater that wont kill your battery and break the bank? Thanks in advance Turtle...

Just got our first motorhome and I've been reading lots of info on this forum and others. We joined the CMCA and read about the "leave no trace" stuff and how you must not let grey water out except at a dump point. I thought at the time it was a little strange that they were so against it when so man...

Hi one and all - well my first solo trip with van to NE Vic from SE Qld was a resounding success - had a ball - all went well - now I know that I can and will be doing more - only trouble is coming home and cleaning the roadwork grime and mud off car and van - tomorrow!! Took advice re trucks passing etc., nobody sp...

"THE BIGGY" CARAVAN, CAMPING & TOURING SUPERSHOW CAULFIELD RACECOURSE MARCH 10 -15. Starts this Wednesday. Hours: 9.30am - 5.00pm (Tues 9.30 - 4.00) Cost: Adults $17. Concesion & Seniors $13. Children under 15 free. No pets permitted except for Guide Dogs. No bare feet. Chee...

Lent my old gq to my neice for the long w/end [ wa ] She wrote the bloody thing off!! I think she went through a red, & hit a unmarked cop car! Built up area, no injuries so thats a 'bonus'... I know ..... why lend it ?.but i know that her & her family would move heaven & earth to give me a hand etc. if...

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Hi all,I have been following the Forum for quite a long time now, but I was waiting until I actually knew when I would be getting a van before I joined and this was looking like it would be a number of years. At the Sandown Leisurefest last October I met the Leylands and we talked of my dream of travelling wi...

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Hi all, my first new topic. I have gained so much info from you all on this forum site it is amazing. I will not try to bore you (maybe just a little) Just returned from a folk fest down at Cobargo. It is held in the showground with few facilities etc. About 600 campers and great atmosphere and music session...

Hi yuallCan any of you knowledgeable eastern staters please advise this trembling sandgroper where the hill is near adelaide that is supposedly a monster?Hooroo Doug