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We were planning Newcastle to Townsville to Mt Isa then the Alice then via SA back to Newcastle approx 7000ks over a mth to compete in April. Has anyone done this trip since the big Y passed through QLD? Turtle

Members from two other forums are getting together at Dwellingup on 18th, 19th & 20th Feb 2011. As some members here like me are also members of them as well as the GN Forum, it would be nice if any GN's from WA or travelling over this way from elsewhere around that time could join us also. Make own...

John and Lorraine are excited to announce the arrival of "Dunmowin" Companion to Blue, the 4.2lt Intercooled Turbo Nissan Patrol and shady shelter for Brodie the Blue Eyed Border Collie. Dunmowin arrived today 16th February 2011 (drove out of Kedron Factory) at 1.30 pm, weighing in at aroun...

We are going to lake Boondooma on the Boyne river in a couple of weeks time. Has anyone else been there? Can anyone advise what the fishing is like? and are there Redclaw there? Apart from the fees there is not much on their website..

The tube is to mend tiny stone-chips in the windscreen. Costs around $70. if you get some-one else to fix it, and they use exactly the same thing. I know, 'cause I've had it done once, and seen how it's done. Carry my own now. Costs $19.99. The Bagholder is self-explanatary. Handy little thing. ...

Last weekend we took our new (pre loved) house on it's maiden voyage.We just went about 25k's down to a lovely caravan park on the estuary.Everything worked very well but I will still have to shuffle things (in cupboards) around when we get on the road.The awning stood up to the brisk wind we had all week...

Love my Op-shops. Friend asked me on Wed. to keep an eye out for extra trays for an Ezi-dry Dehydrator. Checked on the net, and they are $19.95 each to buy spares. Had her a full Ezi-dry Dehydrator [4 tray] for $10.00 [New price for that size over $300.00.] by 9.30 next morning. Couple of hours late...

Can anyone recommend a van park on Bribie Island please seems to be a bit expensive to stay too long in the parks around Brissie

program on lake eyre on A.B.C tonite at 7.30 if anyone intrested .. sould be good to see and wont cost $600 to fly over it

Just back from the cruise and want to say what a great time we had. Really good holiday for us girls, no cooking cleaning just all good times. Ship had entertainment every day and night, something to suit most people. Tours onshore were great or you could choose to do whatever you wanted on your own. Ther...

Geeze what happened before. I was in the middle of posting, and the site went down. Kept getting told to try again in 2 minutes, gave up and went to bed for a while. I really hate it when that happens. Cheers, Sheba.

Was told about a Waeco Coolpro fridge/cooler today. Thermoelectrics Ambience of 30 degrees. It is small just the size I want, but is it enough. I don't need anything huge, but not sure about the working of these against a proper fridge. What do you think??

I got this email from trusted persone known to me, they contacted Vodaphone and this is the reply they received; "I called Vodafone again today as their Recharge Services are down for a second day Australia Wide. Vodafone have informed me this morning that all calls from a Vodafone service that...

Couple of USAF tankers (Yank Tanks?) at Cairns Airport yesterday. Here for a tech stop. Couldn't see what model aircraft they were as the septics had painted over everything.

I saw a Grey Nomads Sticker on the back of a home made slide on camper on a Toyota ute. There was a sign, hand painted on the back among a few other stickers, from far and wide, that said "Bill's bait box". Anyone know who this character is? ROTFLMAO

Had a fold up 80 watt solar panel and it wasnt quite up to the job. I purchased a 24 volt 190 watt solar panal on friday and fitted it to the van on saturday. Well what a difference that has made. To do a test I turned the 3 way fridge onto 12 volt which uses about 10 amps, didnt lose any voltage and made some small...

Can anyone tell us what the difference is between a smart charger and a inverter we have a smart charger in the van does this power the lights when not connected to power. Thanks

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I'll finally be able to travel longer and more often in my little poptop - Driftaway Little Robin Mini . Looking at it with fresh eyes, as its over 10 years old now, it's starting to look a little scruffy. I'm going to hopefully get a decent rear door fitted with security screen as well. Could I please h...

Hi everyone We are both in our early 50s and have finally made the decision to rent the house and go on the road for a couple of years or more. Our previous caravan was a 1973 chesney poptop (don't laugh : everybody has to start somewhere) We have decided on an expanda 18 (1900 kg) but have not yet decided on...