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I thought I'd start a thread about our experiences on the road. My favourite anecdote is from 1982. The setting is between Cloncurry and Mt Isa. The cast was my ex, 3 young children and myself. The car...the good old Kingswood...broke down leaving us stranded on the side of the road in the middle of now...

If anyone is travelling the New England Highway and is due for a break, there is a new information centre at Willow Tree. It has a new coffee shop called the Gateway Coffee Shop . Only opened this week,I have heard it is very good. Has anyone been there yet?

Hi All We are currently in Lajamau NT until 22/10/2010 and wish to travel to Halls Creek and Broome after that. I would prefer to save some distance, time and money by travelling direct along the Buntine to Halls Creek. We have a Ford Transit Motor Home with a Vitara in tow and would appreciate any road co...

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Hi All, I am still a while from setting out on my first trip and finding myself turning a little green whenever I see anyone travelling in the area. (seems to be 000,s). Anyway...I live just off Gt Eastern H,way as you come down Greenmount Hill. Approx 25Ks east of Perth. What I am trying to say is that if an...

Hi everyone, I have decided to add a 80 watt folding solar system to top up the auxillary AGM (100amp), it charges nicely from main battery and I also have a smart charger when 240v available, so the solar will be topup for remote use. There appears to be a lot of solar panels on the market and no shortage of...

Hiya All, I've been trying to do a budget (Trying being the operative word!!!!!!!!) and I've read a lot about free camping in the general forum and thought it would be a great way to save a bit of money, but I'd be interested to know your thought's and experiences on free camping for solo's (I'm always up f...

Hi all, the Penrith expo is on 10th to 12th September this year. also has a link to the South Coast (Batemans Bay) expo.5th to 7th November. see this link http://penrith.supershow.com.au/ Might see some of you there. Johnw

Hi folks,this is serious. I'm currently in Darwin,and have been shocked by the road toll in the NT.Every day there seems to be another fatality or serious injury on the road,far exceeding the toll for the same time last year.Why?Is it the long straight distances and fatigue,is it the 130kph limit on...

Hi all. We are off to Stanage bay for 2 - 3 weeks mid september. We havent been to Stanage before, and while we realise that we have to take our own drinking water, so, that shouldnt be much of a a problem as I much prefer beer. Intend taking the tinny collapasable trailer and crab pots etc. Can an...

Just received Email from " we love this country " with a list of when and were summer caravan show are to be held go to their web site and have a look this one for you Milo .

Hi all, I am now a nomad, he he. We left our property last friday and first stop is Maldon. So far doing the tourist things and a bit of walking in the bush and exploring. The poor dogs are pooped out, they are having the time of their little lives. Having a great time so far and now wondering why it took us so lo...

Don't try to outsmart your Dad A teenage boy had just passed his driving test and inquired of his father as to when they could discuss his use of the car. His father said he'd make a deal with his son: 'You bring your grades up from a C to a B average, study your bible a little, and get your hair cut.Then...

If the accident on Forum news happen west of Blackwater heading to Duaringa it would be the Capricorn Highway not the Bruce Highway has reported

The Four Cats Four men were bragging about how smart their cats were. The first man was an Engineer, The second man was an Accountant, The third man was a Chemist, and The fourth man was a Government Employee. To show off, the Engineer called his cat, "T-square, do your stuff...

HELGA'S DIARY ON A CRUISE SHIP DEAR DIARY - DAY 1 All packed for the cruise ship -- all my nicest dresses, swimsuits, short sets. Really, really exciting. Our local Red Hat chapter - The Late Bloomers decided on this "all-girls" trip. It will be my first one, - and I can'...

hi all hope everyone is fine. i need to buy a new uhf antener for the 4x4 and justwondering what people are using. i looked at a 6.5dbs one to day, its the big one that looks like a broom handle. i was told that it wont break like the white ones do. for cost $235 what do you all think. should i get it as we are headi...

Hi travellers. I have recently taken ownership of a new laptop (Dell Studio 17) using Window 7, and I have an older Dell Photo 926, which I have just had confirmed will not operate on Windos 7. So, it is time for me to purchase a new one. I think Dell consumables will be hard to buy "on the road"...

G'day everyone, I have a question regarding uhf radio;s and having no idea at all of uhf wondered if the techies could throw some light on the subject of fixed uhf against say a 5watt hand held. Can the hand held be used in conjuction with external aerial successfully, is reception ok? Reason for asking...

Hi everyone, my name is "Mini". I and my hubby have a old dog and a cat. I am going back to Japan for a month in October, fly from Cairns, my hubby stays in Carins or around somewhere with pets until I come back. Does anyone know good caravan park which is recomended? We have looked on the inter...