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Anyone else noticed the decline in the range of 4WD parts stocked by so called 4 WD specialist stores . It appears that if it doesn't come with a bright chrome plated whistle or bell or can't be ordered in a bubble pack then they don't stock it . Went to no less that four outlets to day looking for a strai...

We have to make a quick trip to Bathurst from here (Mukinbudin, 300ks west of Coolgardie) early next month. It is about 3500 ks and as we will not be taking van are hoping to do it in 4 days (thought about 3 but that may be asking a bit much) Does anyone have any suggestions about where to, or not to, fuel up or s...

Anyone interested in a trip to South Australia, wine tasting, The Fluerio Peninsular, Adelaide, Port Pirie, Burra, Clare valley, Port Augusta, Flinders ranges? maybe meet up with the Duck and Dave, we may be able to convince the Duck to show us the sights of Adelaide and Dave could give us the Port Pir...

Hi Guys, Well, I'm still not sure whether or not I'm getting better Fuel Consumption since having the Magnetic Air/Fuel Balancer fitted to my Toyota Hi-ace Campervan. As I didn't do a Control run before it was fitted, I have no way of comparing before and after. However, my friend is getting one fitte...

Gee you people up in Rocky are copping a bit of rain.Watching the news looks like a real wet time for you all.Stay safe folks.Xina no skinny dipping.lolCheers.Ibbo.

G'day folks, putting keyboard to screen to introduce myself as a nervous newbie. My wife, Carol and myself are about to retire (although being self-employed it may never happen). Since I only have a Magna Wagon, I've bought an easy to tow 25 year old Viscount AeroLite (you can stop laughing now) that h...

I love sydney talk back radio, but its a pain to listen to online while traveling.. are there any portable radio players out there that would pick up am talk back stations?

OK, the time has come, where I am considering a GPS, but know little about them. Yep, know they can locate me, point me in the right direction, and all that. What is the go with the maps, why is one better than another Do I download the maps to the SD card and then upload them into the unit. Do all units accept a...

We spent last night at the Mother of Ducks lagoon in Guyra. For those of you who don't know where Guyra is, its north of Armidale and South of Glen Innes in NSW. Toilets are about the only facility there and are very clean. It is only one street back from the main street and overlooks the golf course. Gurya...

G'day,well, its funny how time and things change, and life I guess too.initially when dad thought of travelling around in a caravan and 4wd he then decided for"The Tardis" (our 23ft 2008 jayco motor home, any ways I was at the beginning very excited , but then all the crap I got from the fa...

howdy fellow nomads, mrs croc n myself are crunching sum numbers about upgrading from our 2000 millard challenger pop top 16'6" to something that missus and I can agree on. our tug vehicle is a ford territory apparently rated at 2300kg. we have looked at a few different styles, but would like s...

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Hi all Looking to buy a AGM 120amp battery for van any one any ideas the best battery and best price for said item in Adelaide. Any comments would be appreciated. AL

Firstly welcome to the many new members that have appeared while we have been up the south coast battling the tourists. And yes we are finally selling and moving to Streaky Bay hopefully it wont take any more than a few months. Out tennant is moving out so thought may as well make the change now rather tha...

Looking to (at last) purchase a GPS - but the number of models available gets a bit mind boggling. Looking at Garmin, Navman and Tom Tom which would be the best for Aussie conditions, etc? -- Edited by motorhomer on Tuesday 19th of January 2010 03:52:29 PM

we are thing about going up to innaminka as our first test on the dirt. Proposing to get up that way middle of march, is this a good time of year to go? Other than checking the road conditions and weather any other things that I should prepare for, any advice gratefully received

We headed off Friday afternoon for rapid bay with the new van and car. Anybody who knows the road to cape jervis will appreciate it is a challenging trip with lots of windy steep hills. I was a little bit disappointed in the way the new tug handled the conditions but thought maybes i was driving a little ca...

Big People Words A group of children were trying very hard to become accustomed to Nursery. The biggest hurdle they faced was that the teacher insisted on NO baby talk! You need to use 'Big People' words,' she was always reminding them. She asked John what he had done over t...

Hi to everyone - brand new and wet behind the ears new grey nomad here. I have b een reading all your post for a week or more - very interesting and you all sound so nice - I can't wait to meet up with people at the wonderful sounding places and campouts. I've yet to buy a van - think I'll get a campervan rather...

Seems there could be a bit of confusion as to the date of our Mudgee Meet Up. To this end: Mudgee Riverside Caravan and Tourist Park Short Street MUDGEE NSW From Monday 3rd May 2010 - THIS YEAR for as long as you want to stay. The Big Meet Up at a place and time to yet be decided is next year 201...