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Has anyone fitted their van with RV hot water? the info i have says its about $220 and simple to install?

Gday... Yesterday we made our way from Lightning Ridge to St George QLD. The road between Hebel and Dirranbandi is in very poor condition for a sealed highway. Despite the effects of recent flooding that has impacted the surface, the repairs that have been done are coming to bits due to traffic damage...

Could someone please explain how a Caravan or any vechile can earth a 240 volt system ??? I would have thought that the earthing would be via the parks supply box --- hence if useing a Invertor or Genny you would need to earth these before use. thanks for any replies Coyotte P.S : if any one is interested h...

Was camping with the brother and sister in law last week and he had a billy made from aluminium about 10 - 12 litre capacity at least. It was great to boil the water for showers (two billy's) topped up to 30 litres of cold water was plenty for 4 of us. He said he got his from a Melbourne caravan and camping...

Hi Folks I've finally arrived home with my A'van Sportliner, quite small inside but suits me fine with my towing vehicle being a suburu liberty. I'm very excited to get going but I need to do lots of practice first as it took me well over an hour to manage to get it through the gate and parked in the front g...

Hi Guys 'N' Gals, Have just created my own Youtube channel for all my travel vids and slide shows... http://www.youtube.com/GrumpysTravells I would really appreciate feedback on the vids etc... in here Cheers Grumps

Can anyone suggest a company that will cover our Ford F250 with an extended warranty. It's 5 years old and in great condition. The companies I've already contacted only cover vehicles that are still under manufacturer's warranty or under a dealer's warranty. Thank you. Regards Ynot

You've no doubt read elsewhere on the forum about Dougie's Place in Chinchilla Qld. We came out to Doug's place intending to stay for two nights. Here we are on night number 11 and will probably stay longer if we don't REALLY have to move on. I am putting this post in the General Forum as most of us read thi...

We just had the most amazing meal down at Crusaceans Restuarant on the Wharf in Darwin. Oysters Kilpatrick, oysters natural, lobster, mud crab, prawns, bugs and fresh fruit. Considering all we had, including some Moscato and Sav Blanc followed by Strawberry Sundae we figured it was very reasonabl...

This a real sign seen in Brisbane recently......

Has any one been able to see the planet mars this month?

Today we took delivery of our van - four months after we originally expected. We think it is fantastic Ist photo is the vAN 2nd one is looking toward bedroom and 3rd one is looking toward kitchen Barb

A Blonde in Church An Alabama preacher said to his congregation, 'Someone in this congregation has spread a rumor that I belong to the Ku Klux Klan.'This is a horrible lie and one which a Christian community cannot tolerate. I am embarrassed and do not intend to accept this. Now, I want the party who di...

Hi all, We just got the bug and slowly making plans for the big trip.Have to buy 4WD and Van, thinking Pajero diesel and mid size pop topdoes that sound like a good combination?Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Cheers for nowLen and Barb

Little Firefighter If you don't laugh at this one, you're not breathing. A firefighter was working on the engine outside the Station, when he noticed a little girl nearby in a little red wagon with little ladders hung off the sides and a garden hose tightly coiled in the middle. The girl was wearing...

Hi Just wondering if anyone has come up with meals suitable for solo's.I haven't started my trip yet,wont be until early 2010 when i pack up and take of to wherever i want.In my yet to be decided 20' caravan with shower toilet and everything else i need towed by a yet to be decided vehicle.Patrol or Cruise...

I see Coromal has started a new forum, started in June 2010 but not a lot of posts on it yet, could be handy for Coromal or intending Coromal owners though, see this link; http://www.coromal.com/forum/

Hello Grey Nomads, Been lurking for a bit, thought I'd join, and here I am. I'm Ross, the wife is Dawn. We hail from Newcastle NSW and sadly, are still working, but get the van out when we can. Hoping to toss work in in about 5 years time too, I'll probably be saying that in 5 years time too. Had a Coleman Campe...

after doning a normall sunday keep up with the family back home on face book i was just looking at other things and found grey nomads on f.b just wondered if this was any of you guys that were on it, or is it just some one that has decided that they would make it there own nomad site Curently in gladstone

do you have any favorite places you go back to on a regular basis? for me i love the bush and the beach i love kimba and Meningie in SA, and cause i have family there but i think ill find more out there , when / if i get to travel again i lived in the cities, lived in sydney and london , but for me its the bush and be...