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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...

I hate Gas in a Campervan, but I think I'm gonna get this one. It was on Queenslander Yesterday afternoon. www.u-bute.com.au Cheers, Sheba.

AN INTERESTING FACT ABOUT AUGUST 2010. THIS AUGUST HAS 5 SUNDAYS, 5 MONDAYS, AND 5 TUESDAYS. ALL IN ONE MONTH. IT HAPPENS ONCE ONLY IN 823 YEARS. We should be able to get a lot done this month, maybe! -- Edited by justcruisin01 on Thursday 26th of August 2010 04:23:58 PM

Can anybody shine light on use of Weight Distribution systems when towing with Toyota Prado , I have been told Toyota recommend not to use them , I feel it would be safer to use them

For me 1770/Agnes Water is a great little stop down by the Beach at Workmans Beach $5.50 per night.......Access to Computer and only a Clike from the town. Been on the road for six weeks now,and am having a good time...Love these freebies........But am spending heaps of money else where.....I do f...

Hello happy campers, has anyone had any experience with a Tomahawk generators off Ebay? Have met up with someone that has one, and it seems to be ok, not too noisy, but just wondered if anyone else has one. would be very interested in any replys. -- Edited by valnrob on Thursday 1st of July 2010 04:33:51 P...

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