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Just thought the below article was an interesting read - some large numbers in there???? Sydney Morning Herald - 24th Mar 2010 - Annette Sampson. Many baby boomers are retiring with debt and little super, writes Annette Sampson. Retire early with a nice, fat lump sum to fund your retirement? You've g...

Hi what does everyone do with their vehicles and vans in storms do you cover them or use insurance cheers Roger

Hi All, Darryl and I are currently sitting on the banks of the Murrumbidee river at Gundagai in the Riverside Van park. A lovely quiet spot. We leave here tomorrow and head to Wantabadgery to camp on the banks of the Murrumbidgee for just over a week. From there we will be heading up to Grenfell. Anyon...

Hi all which is best for an annexe canvas or vinyl Cheers Roger

Recently bought a Penguin camper.One problem is the awning erection.Ok with a helper but a bit awkward by ones self.Is it possible to fit a Roll Out type awning.I know that the old awning must be left in place if I want to use the Annexe,the old awning has all the zips and wot nots on it.Your help would be ap...

Hi Collected my motorhome from Toowoomba on Wednesday, stayed overnight at Glen Innes and then home to Newcastle yesterday. What a lovely drive! The road was fairly quiet and the early autumn scenery beautiful. The apprehension I had is now gone and only excitement is left! The only slight issu...

im taking a break from the forum for a while have fun

I have just had a couple of weeks of tripping around to stop my itchy feet. I did a wide sweep of NSWs, went as far as Bateman's Bay, loved Maloney's Beach that is 6 kms from Batemans. Stayed two nights there, right on the beach, it has BBQ, toilets, picnic tables and a boat ramp. OH and not forgetting the...

Finally back from our trip to Streaky bay SA but only for 7 weeks have sold the house in NSW and moving to streaky bay in 7 weeks and 2 days but who's counting. Agreat time to be over there weather perfect and fishing great also the blue swimmers were still in the bay so got to eat a lot of them while over there....

Hi everyone ? if you dont have solar dont have a genny and live mainly in c parks can you charge your batts from 240v in case of black out to keep fridge etc running 2 way compressor fridge not gas and how to do it. any thoughts appreciated cheers Roger

Posted this in another forum, but got few replies, so thought I'd see if any GNs had a comment: At the Perth C&C show on Saturday, came across Johnno's CT stand. Quite impressive. Good canvas, seems easy to erect and trailer was good quality (unlike some European models I saw nearby. Dear Lord, th...

Having survived Perth's horrible storm yesterday relatively unscathed, we hitched up this morning and drove to Guilderton (Moore River) for a three-day break. Unfortunately, the storm meant no power in the town or the caravan park, and, facing the real worry that it could be off for a day or more, we...

A restaurant has a sign that says "$500" if we fail to fill your order." A customer decides to test it by ordering "elephant ears on rye bread". The waitress takes his order to the kitchen. Seconds later, the chef storms out, goes to the customer's table and slams down $500...

Nice to be on this forum.Enjoy the fun and newsy bits.Thanks,The Crow.

These are new technology tyres, never go flat SEE THROUGH TYRES A radical new tyre design by Michelin. The next generation of tyres. Yes, those are 'spoke-like'connection fins to the inner part of the tyre from the outside tread 'wrap!' These tyres are airless and are scheduled to be out on the market...

deespath wrote: Hi ! I have posted a few times but have not officially introduced myself ~ My name is Donna and I will be solo parent traveling with my 2 yr old and 4 yr old girls ~ Summer-Rain and Genaveve. I have a clear purpose for my trip of which I am selling up most of our stuff, storing some and squishing...

just turned 40 today, and after this if any one asks how old i am , ill just say im 40

Hello Everyone, We have been researching the Traveller Sensation for long time living and travelling and were wondering if anyone out there in grey nomad land had some comments or recommendations for us. Currently we are living and working in the Kimberley and have been for the past 4 years......l...

Hello all, Rob and I (Val) are new to this forum. I have read heaps of the stuff posted here and find some really good ideas and hints. We live in Baradine, Nthwestern NSW and get away as much as we can. We are planning a trip around inland Qld in July hopefully but Rob suffered a heart attack early in march 2...