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Hi all. I have persevered with my BOS 370 jockey wheel and now that the key pin in the operating parts has sheared twice, I have given up with it and thrown the whole thing in the bin in disgust. When it works it is very good but the basic design is flawed and even when using a clutched drill properly to rais...

This thread is not intended to be about the rights, and/or wrongs, of the 'Mabo' decision that was handed down by Australia' s High Court on 3 June 1992. If ABC News and SBS News are to be believed, Australians (collectively) are today celebrating the decision. For me, today is just another day and t...

If you have ever traveled around the harsh, extremely hot and barren Gibber Plains near places like Coober Pedy, you may think nothing could survive out there..... but you'd be wrong. One incredible battler out there is a tiny little yellow bird, known as a Gibber Bird. This tough bird lives it's en...

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Here are a few photos of birds, taken on our recent travels. We like taking photos of other subjects as well.

Once on the brink of extinction, simply because they tasted good, the Bustard is still uncommon in most regions of Oz. Elusive, and shy bird usually. This one near Streaky Bay/SA a week ago, and was obliging to my camera for a short period.....'till the Bustard Buggered Off

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Update # 13 covering March and April 2022G'dayYep, its that time again to sit back and read away. If you want that is!Oh, ok then, grab a drink if you must.March started off very quiet around here at base camp with very few happy campers. Word is, it's quiet everywhere. Some people on the move do call in la...

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Curious if anyone copies and pastes my flickr link below, if you are then able to view my collections ? copy and paste this into your browser...... https://flickr.com/photos/ausee/ and let me know if it works ? -- Edited by Phlipper on Wednesday 1st of June 2022 03:15:28 PM

the caravan is now sold and the ford tow car as well .......so i have brought a nice touring tent and a 323 Mazda wagon that i can pack and away for time out .......during my trips away my partner who has her own place will be looked after by her son and his wife she lives in a retirment village and stays with me...

Pildappa Rock, Eyre Peninsula, Sth Aust, 15 klms North of Minnipa. Great place to camp, spectacular scenery around the rock, and from on top. Limited facilities, donation fee, 2 toilets, lots of camp sites, and protected from most winds, but best avoided in the hot weather. Unusual sound effects c...

Hi, we have a Swagman motorhome with 4 batteries some for starting some for house,also solar charging but here is a doozy, the alternator belt has been removed and therefore i would have thought no charge from motor but when i start up the volt meters show a definite increase to batteries.im dumbfound...

Hi all, I'm nearly 54 years old and I am seriously considering retiring early by selling up and buying a decent size motorhome (currently contemplating the Avida Esperance) and just going where the road takes me, staying months at a time at different places, free camping when possible to reduce ov...

Just having spent a little time looking at cruise prices it became disconcertingly obvious that van parks dont offer much in the way of value for money compared with some other forms of holiday. I have found a 50 day holiday cruising the South Pacific for $10,000 - thats $200 per day, accommodation, f...

IRISHMAN IN THE ELEVATOR A skinny little white Irishman gets into an elevator, looks up and sees this HUGE black guy standing next to him. The big guy sees the little Irishman staring at him. He looks down at the Irishman and says: "7 foot tall, 350 pounds, 20 inch p., 3 pounds of t, Turner Brown. The littl...

Looking at installing a 12 volt water pump purely for the kitchen sink. Wanting to keep the install as simple as possible, and trouble free. Seen this advertised, seems like a good deal....any thoughts on this brand combo unit. Steering away from the $30-$50 jobs advertised online

Hi, We have a Swagman motorhome with captain chairs in driver, passenger and lounge area.We are looking for seat covers for such, being comfortable and protective,Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks Andrew and Elke

I just got this update advising that Ford has just started delivering its Battery powered F150 to the USA market. The link is to a Technical not 4X4 commentator. Ford has started delivering the F-150 Lightning | Engadget