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We have been invited to stay with some friends on the far southcoast nsw Over christmas. Slight problem not sure on this part when we stay at our friends place in the motor home, can we run the van via there house power with an ordinary weather proof extension lead? or do we still need to use a 15 amp lead?

thank you for your replys to both my topicson finding work and looking for vans percy

I bet you are all going to think this is a dumb question, but remember we aren't born knowing these things! When we bought our new van last year it didn't come with a battery, so before we set off on the big one this year we had one installed. We went unpowered for a few days for the first time recently and it wo...

Well you've really gone and done it now TwoBob. How on earth am I going to get Guru away from here. For all you intrepid travellers: TwoBob said there was a little caravan park at Clairview. While the park itself isn't on the top of the tree the aspect is absolutely breathtaking. Crystal clear wate...

Dr. Epstein was a renowned physician who earned his undergraduate, graduate, and medical degrees in his home town and then left for Manhattan, where he quickly rose to the top of his field. Soon he was invited to deliver a significant paper, at a conference, coincidentally held in his home town....

G'day, Reading the article on the front page reminded me that we spent a very pleasant week at the Kookaburra Caravan Park in Busselton WA in 2007. We found the park to be very nice, clean and close to the shops etc. There were plenty of Possums there at that time and I remember they had a ball jumping onto o...

Hi all, How many times have you had the genny running to watch the late movie , When the time comes to turn it off . In the cold , and it could be raining.. You know the situation.. Do you send the wife out to turn the thing off? Ok only joking girls.. Well last year I had to do this each night or try to turn over an...

Has anyone have or used a supreme deep cycle battery? Just wondering if they are any good.

Most of you out there have the makings of a welder in your car at all times !!!!!!! Want to know more ?? Just ask.

Hi there, we have a Ford Ranger 3.0 TD, we have been told with a towing capacity of 3000Kg. We are looking for a van for extended trips and someone told us that we cannot tow anything that is over the 85% of the kerbweight (being the kerweight 1967Kg 85% means 1672Kg). It is correct? We would appreciate any...

any sugestions on where the most common places to look for casual work along the way, as will need to top up the finances by time we leave

This happened just outside a little town in Raleigh, Newfoundland, and even though it sounds like an Alfred Hitch**** tale, it's absolutely true! Charlie was on the side of the road hitchhiking on a very dark night in the middle of a terrible rain storm. There was no moon, it was pitch black, and there w...

New exercise routine. If you're over 40, you might want to take it easy at first, then do it faster as you become more proficient. It may be too strenuous for some . Always consult your doctor before starting any exercise program! SCROLL DOWN... NOW SCROLL UP.. That's enough for the first day. Great job...

Daddy's Poem Her hair was up in a pony tail, Her favorite dress tied with a bow. Today was Daddy's Day at school, And she couldn't wait to go. But her mommy tried to tell her, That she probably should stay home. Why the kids might not understand, If she went to school alone. But she was not afraid; She knew ju...

After the cherry picking is done we are heading to the Blowering dam for some fishing and much needed R&R, can any advise me as to licences and camping and signal strenght on the edge of the dam, any ideal spots for a few weeks , Victorian seniors dont need one but am unsure of NSW Have all I need for f...

By Robert Pepper TOKYO, 26th February, 2005: Mistota, Japan's leading car manufacturer, announced today at a press conference a breakthrough in 4WD vehicle technology. "First we had ABS" explained Dren Das, Mistota's Chief Engineer. "ABS is great, stops wheels locking up. It'...

How do we react when we dont agree do we shut up or start a debate that could create bad feeling

In Victoria from November 1st new rules about mobile phones & GPS units - can only be used if in a cradle. I'm about to purchase a UHF radio for trip away soon, but how do you use a mike while driving ?????????. Do they have any with Bluetooth???

Is this appropriate on this site? DO YOU REMEMBER WHEN YOU WERE A KID AND YOUR PARENTS LINED YOU UP AGAINST A DOOR FRAME TO MARK HOW TALL YOU WERE AND DATED THE MARK?

while traveling in SA and WA we still want to watch our footy (rugby league)but SA channels font show it, is there any way we can still watch it on the road?