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Just to let you know it seems the battery was the cause of the problem I mentioned in an earlier thread, thanks for your advice & ideas out there in nomad land. When the auto electrician removed it he noticed the sides were slightly bloated but he put it on test overnight & it was only charged to 8....

Two Middle East mothers are sitting in a cafe chatting over a plate of tabouli and a pint of goats milk. The older of the mothers pulls a bag out of her purse and starts flipping through photos. And they start reminiscing. This is my oldest son Mohammed. He would be 24 years old now. Yes, I remember him as a b...

I am a new solo caravanner planning a trip to Wintersun at Tweed Heads, staying on the Gold Coast Jun 5-11. Leaving Tuncurry NSW around Jun 3. Is anyone going my way?

Has aybody seen or been to this place in NSW.....Between Taree Wingham......Would dearly love to know........

Can anyone suggest somewhere quiet, with a basic caravan park approximately 2 hours from western side of Melbourne? We have exhausted the usual suspects. Looking forward to suggestions.

Thanks for all the advise on solar panels have now had one fitted the battery is fully charged and we are ready to hit the road in two weeks had the panel fitted by a local chap trading under the name of outback power solutions very reasonable prices on all 12 vol gear and also thumper batteries certainly b...

A young bloke goes into a chemist shop to buy some condoms . An experienced shop assistant serving him asks , What size ? Well , I don't know , how do I find out . Well there's a fence out the back with some holes in it , try them , then come back & let me know . The bloke goes out the back , as does the unlucky fo...

Iv,e just finished installing a gas instant hot water system to our van. Mounted unit on the A-frame, plumbed it to the existing flick mix tap on the sink with an external tap on the front, this allowes outside hot water & shower use if needed. It is producing temps of 58/60deg.& fully adjustab...

Hello everyone.... My first post! We are intending to take our caravan round Australia (from Sydney) soon. We are starting off by heading north to Queensland. This time we would like to make several roadside camps as we go. We've done the "all caravan parks" thing some time ago. I have...

Kirra Jennings-Barford made her debut this morning at 11.26am. She tipped the scales at 7lb 5ozs and stood 51cm tall. Big sister Olivia wasn't all that sure about the interloper. Mum and Dad were just relieved Good job Nicole and David. Love you all heaps.

*-- Edited by Rachael and Jason on Monday 17th of May 2010 05:38:11 PM*

-- Edited by Rachael and Jason on Monday 17th of May 2010 05:38:11 PM

Beautiful views of the ocean from Old wrecked Ningaloo Lighthouse WA

Hello everyone I have just, this minute joined up and, not being that computer literate, am trying to attach a photo and get the hang of communicating with people. I live with my dogs on a farm in the Southern Tablelands and am working on travelling with my 'kids'. I have a copy of "Camps 4" an...

been wondering for myself when dads not around, which he's always telling me to plan for i had thought of the slide on camper van to go on a 4wd ute but not sure what there like for when driving, and you kinda have the hight issue there now kind of thinking of an off road- semi off road on road van, say 15-18 ft p...

Does anyone know the explanation of caravan weights? Tare weight; 1650kg , I beleive this to be the unladen weight. GTM 1845kg, ????? ATM 2050kg, ???? Axle load capacity, 3000kg. Thanks.

THE HEART ATTACK A blonde gets home from work early & hears strange noises coming from the bedroom.She rushes upstairs only to find her husband naked lying on the bed, sweating and panting.'What's up?' she asks. 'I think I'm having a heart attack,' - cries the husband..The blonde rush...

Best national park campsite we've found. Hot showers; flushing toilets; wildlife & red river gums all around. Especially good given that it was a sealed road all the way. We purchased a Holiday Pass which entitled us to unlimited entry to all national parks in SA, (excluding Desert Parks and Fli...

Cape Le Grande Wa one of the most beautiful white sand beaches we came across during our 2004 tour

An excellent free overnight camp is offered in the main street of Underbool (Mallee Hwy) adjacent to a rarely used rail line. Showers/toilets & free electricity. The park has covered eating areas as well as a BBQ & is directly opposite the local Police station (ie very safe) as well as a gener...