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I think it's time for all travelers to get concerned about the rules covering ambulance services across OZ. My granddaughter is about to go on a school excursion to Canberra and came in with a note advising parents that whilst in Canberra the child would not be covered by their NSW ambulance cover . I h...

Hi All, we live in Hervey Bay and we would like to go somewhere for a couple of weeks in our van as it has been sitting since Christmas. We have just returned from a flying visit to Perth and then a car travel to Newcastle all for family now we need our time. Does anyone have any suggestions as to a nice spot. We...

Hi Folks, We are selling the house and having a Van built. We will be living in the van full time and travelling with no fixed address - but will have a postal address (Daughter in Canberra) My question is - how do I get Van insurance. All the companies I contacted (AAMI, Allianz, over 50's, GIO, RAA) will n...

Hi All, Does anyone know what the road is like going from Rockhampton to Mareeba I have been told it is best to go to Innisfail the across to Ravenhoe then up to Mareebe instead of going up to Cairns then down to Mareeba. Has anyone been there for Christmas in July can the tell me a bit about it. Do you ha...

We have a little sportsliner A'Van camper and was wondering if we could use an 80 watt solar panel fixed to one of the side roofs it would just be for keeping the battery topped up, we only have the lights running off 12 volt and the tap. would 80 watt be enough and would it make the roof really heavy. Thanks f...

Hi Could someone tell me if deep cycle batteries have a "use by date"? i.e. do they only last for a certain number of years and then need replacing? Sorry if this is a stupid question!

had a good day, although long, was up at 5 to catch a 3hr train trip from nowra, saw some nice rigs, i liked the northstar slide on camper units , but loved the avan ovation? i think jayco had a similar unit, noice... there were rigs there worth more than my house! any way im off to bed, too much in my head and i f...

well we finaly got it our rooftop tent so here are some pics has a skirt that goes around the bottom with a floor in it .

G'day all, We spent a very pleasant couple of hours chatting to Jandas fun( Johnw and Anne), yesterday evening. A nicer couple one could not wish to meet. We hope to catch up again before they leave to head towards home in NSW. John & Irona.

Great free camp on the edge of Carcoar Dam approx 3-4 klms north of Carcoar. Take the road where signposted to the viewing of Carcoar Wind Farm. Excellent spot with toilets & cold showers. Fully sealed roads to the Dam. Wind turbines directly across the dam can hardly be heard.

You know you are a loser when a nymphomaniac says to you "Lets just be friends"

Hello, gray nomads. I am considering to join one of the Caravan Park Associations, like Big4, OzParks, Top tourist Park, Family Parks, Australia. I will remain pet friendly, but it is my intention to offer my customers the very best service at a reasonable cost. Caravan Park Associations do provide...

First post as a forum member Hoping to move to Oz this year to join our two daughters and 6 grandchildren in WA Have had an Elldis 524L (17' internally, single axle, 1580 kg max weight) for the last 4 yrs and love it. Prices of caravans in Oz suggest it might be an idea to bring it with us (even taking into acco...

Well I think we must be the eldest on the forum we are beginning to feel out of place I wonder if we are in the wrong spot what is the general age of people on the forum. Helena.

ok guys as you all know we are looking at planning a trip to birdsville, its not going to be a long trip so pretty much drive all day sorta thing, as we are not ableto leave for too long at moment with the business. But we will plan on leaving on a early thursday morning and drive back sunday to get home monday....

Anyone going to portland vic, don't stay at Dutton way van park. I made the mistake of paying in advance for 10 days, only $20pn but we wont do that again. Next time i will book one night and then extend if we like it. I dont think they own a lawn mower the grass is up past your ankles which wouldnt be a problem...

Our first trip is still in the planning phase, but wondering what kind of fuel consumption I can expect in my BF mkII falcon towing a coromal 445 poptop. We have booked into Broome in June and may go on to Darwin if the funds hold out.

We are looking at importing a 5th wheeler from the US. Can anyone please suggest a good reliable Australian company to do quality conversions to Aussie standards? Thanks!

I've been scrubbing the mould out of, and off the car today. There were patches of green moss and black mould inside AND outside. The rainforest creates an oil from the vegetation which the rain delivers to the earth and everything upon it. The roofs, paths, paving, caravans and cars. Everything...