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Has anyone changed there outside small side lights to LED. On my Parklane they are bigger than the LEDs. Is there some where I can get a backing plate to cover the large hole.

dad and i are down here for a couple of days, nice spot campsite [IMG]https://i93.ph...

Anyone can give up, it's the easiest thing in the world to do. But to hold it together when everyone else would understand if you fell apart, that's true strength.

When in town shopping this morning, was interesting to note the amount of vans/motorhomes around town. Obviously a few nomads on the road before Easter hols. And what better place to visit!! We would love a bit of rain though; few clouds in the sky this arvo but no water in them yet. Was speaking to step-...

We will be leaving Adelaide at the end of May want to do some free camping on the way to Cairns has anyone got any info on this and also which would be the best route to take. Thanks Helena.

One thing I have noticed while watching this Forum, is that some people read Posts without proper comprehension of what is really being said, and I don't mean "reading between the lines." Quite often something is said, and a reply is made that is totally at odds with the original post. Plea...

G'day, The topic "Missing Post" has been closed and quite rightly too. I posted a reply on that topic and I quote:- "Just ignore it all, it will all settle down in the future" unquote, to which Paddy had the following comment:- With all due respect to you JRH ,saying it all will se...

We (my wife and I ) are currently planning a trip around Australia some time next year. For a starter trying to work out what sort of vehicle and van would be best for this adventure is really doing my head in. Would appreciate any feed back from those that have done it or planning to do the same. This may con...

dad ,dog and i are taking the "Tardis" down to the snowy mountains, Adiminiby ( think thats how you spell it) for few days . He's going to try and catch some fish, or weeds or whatever else may be down there

well shes finaly here after lots of complications with dates etc, kate found out the hospital had the wrong dates and she was actualy overdue, but alas on saturday morning 13/3/2010 chelsea kay was born into this big wide world of ours. 8.4 kls 49 cm long a real little darling mum doing well going home to...

My dad 82, and his wife have decided to retire from caravanning and I have inherited his van, very nice comfy set up for 2, so my wife and I will be joining the ranks of the grey nomads We did quite a bit of camping with our Jaco camper trailer when the kidlets were small, they are now off and doing their own th...

Now I'm here, thought I'd ask if anyone has got a cover for van; we at home for a while, and van is in driveway. Hubby thought of getting one made but I saw some on Ebay. Does anyone have any ideas. We have 21ft Jayco. We're hoping to set off again later in the year; was going north Alice Darwin etc. but the ban...

Gotta keep a sense of humour, right ? Sheba.

A boat docked in a tiny Mexican village. An American tourist complimented the Mexican fisherman on the quality of his fish and asked how long it took him to catch them. "Not very long," answered the Mexican. "But then, why didn't you stay out longer and catch more?" asked the Am...

A 2007 study found that the average Australian walks about 900 miles a year. Another study found that the average Australian drinks 22 gallons of beer a year. That means the average Australian gets about 41 miles per gallon. That's bloody good value!

I am looking for information from anyone who has used the Government assisted hearing aid service.I am told that I need a hearing aid,so I now look for advice,from G/N's that may have a hearing aid.I know that I have to have a referal to a hearing aid person for a hearing test.What is the sevice like after...

The faithful old dog is under attack again and it's time all dog owners stood up to be counted on the issue ' It would appear that between the National Parks Association (supposedly a non government body Ha Ha Ha ) and the NSW National Parks a legitimate government body now in some smke and mirrors de...

To be sure,my avatar has gone.I have tried to replace it,but so far no luck.Anyone any hints,tips please.Regards.Paddy.

Does anyone know of a good caravan park close to Bacchus Marsh except the one in Bacchus. It is a good park but has a service station in front of it. My wife is allergic to unleaded petrol fumes and had a most uncomfortable stay last time we were there. We will have to be there for a while as we are expecting a...

Hello Everyone Does anyone know of any free camping spots around the South West Rocks (NSW) area ? There used to be plenty of empty land next to the Macleay River entrance, but we haven't been there for 20 years ! Thanks, Bare Rambler