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I was just talking to my Mum on the phone and she said she had just received her electricity bill. Keep in mind that this is a little old lady who lives on her own, has off peak hot water, gas cooking and doesn't have an airconditioner. She said that the bill was $432.87. Said she nearly fainted on the spot....

Hi all, we have just purchased a 20 ft Roadstar full van and will be towing with a 4x4 toyota landcruiser ute, would like some suggestions as to the best stabiliser setup, all ideas would be appreciated

Hi all, The last time that I went camping I saw that a couple of vans had converted gas cyclinders to fire places / stove tops / bbq plates. What I trying to find out has any member tried it an if did they doument the process with photographs, designs, ideas etc. So far I have got the valve out and have fille...

For those who don't know this forum is a link from the website" greynomads.com.au"it is worth while loging onto this site has there is lots of news and information for everyone -- Edited by brickies on Friday 27th of August 2010 02:49:19 PM

Gday... We are interested in how other pensioners 'on the move' claim Rent Assistance. We were made aware of being able to claim rental assistance through Centrelink as pensioners who do not own a home. Interestingly, the literal instructions from Centrelink state "whilst you are travellin...

The question I would like to pose is...... What do you do for any casual or part time employment to try to help with living, travelling costs as you travel this broad land? What is the best way to find such employment? What sort of employment is out there? Perhaps proffessional employment is not too har...

just wondering what do you guys do with your dogs, how often do you wash them, do you visit dog washers etc? also any one know if there is like a deoderent spray or something for dogs? ie if your dog gets a bit smelly while travelling but dont get to wash him?

Hi Guys, Just got back from touring around we left home headed up to Dalby QLD,back down to Mudgee a good week meeting fellow Grey Nomads,then back up north on Castlereagh to augathella then onto Landsborough on the way to Winton. From Winton to Mount Isa by the Diamantina Devlopment Road,then to Bark...

Hi All, Dose anyone ues a system that watches their tyre pressure.?. Its could be one reason that vans get in to trouble, half flat tyres ect. Some time back i found this item on the net , it lets me drive with peace ,Knowing that the van tyres were being watched. As well as the Tug .It came with 8 wheel moni...

G'day everyone, I accidentally stumbled over a webpage that may be of interest to members; dont know if listed before? It's.....www.ozcamps.net if you would like to check it out, hope this is of assistance, Ozi

G'day all. Have been following you site with interest, more so now that we're really interested in a local off-road pop-top that's for sale. We're at the Atherton Tablelands in FNQ and intend to head off on 'the trip' early next year. Just have a question though for some of you knowledgeable peopl...

----- A man is driving down a deserted stretch of highway when he notices a sign out of the corner of his eye.... It reads: SISTERS OF ST. FRANCIS HOUSE OF PROSTITUTION 10 MILES He thinks this is a figment of his imagination and drives on without second thought..... Soon he sees...

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 internet...

im looking around at campervans,pop top, and maybe hi top hiace type and wondering what other sites there are besides carsales .com.au and rvpoint.com.au are out there? -- Edited by milo on Saturday 28th of August 2010 12:25:12 AM

Two paddies were working for the city public works department. One would dig a hole and the other would follow behind him and fill the hole in. They worked up one side of the street, then down the other, then moved on to the next street, working furiously all day without rest, one man digging a hole,...

Well, I did it............put the deposit on a van today.........woooooooohooooooooooo. She's not new (1988) but she's got everything I could possibly want........13` Windsor Windcheater. She's all set up for free camping and has 170w solar panel with deep cell battery, lcd tv & dvd, cd ste...

hi all, as a newbie this is my first posting however I have been reading this Forum site for quite a while and have learnt a hell of a lot.thanks for that. I would like to hear from fellow travellers who are towing a vehicle behind there motorhome. I will be towing a Suzuki grand vitara using the A frame set...

Some time back I thought I would update my van before heading off for a circuit of somesort in january but when looking a a suitable replacement to make it worth while I would have had to spend $30k So my van has been resealed, resprayed the exterior, painted and done some repairs inside, new cook top, new...

i see the small portable loo's at the camping shops nowdays are they ok for over nite use when cold or wet? can you use these at dump points ?

Hi all Just a short intro my name is Chris and the beautiful wifes Vina we have been camping for the past 3 years when we could get away. We started off with a tent and tarp set up which soon grew into a camping trailer which by the way is for sale. Tomorrow we pick up our first campervan a coleman camper. I tend...