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hi all this may seem like a silly question but what is this big urge the driving factor that every body seems to have to do the big trip a round the block. better half came home the other day saying she wants to take off for 12 months to see australia. you hear a lot of comments bad cp. bad drivers,bad roads, n...

Hi I have just joined the forum...I am very new to all this caravanning stuff....Havnt even towed my van yet. I am doing alot of researching around to work toward the day when I may join you all out on the wallaby. That's what it's called so Ive heard. I have learnt a few things so far. But any more assist...

hi again about an hour a go i was out side watching the world go by two middle eastern women with 2 teenage lads walk past dressed in robe and head gear but not wearing mask i smile they smile and that was that. half hour later one of the lads and 2 middle eastern looking guys came walking past i was called ov...

Has anyone heard of the new licence test to come into force in QLD to be able to tow a van ?????????? I heard some talk of it about 12/18 mths ago, nothing more until last wednesday when travelling home from the Gold Coast,two trucks behind having a winge about caravans on the road, then proceded to say he w...

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Does anyone know where I can get a non-leather Steering Wheel Cover larger than 430mm.? Trying to find one for the Hi-ace, and am coming to the conclusion that I'll have to make one myself. If they aren't commercially avalable, that must be a good market for some-one who has the drive to do it. [NO PU...

Hi All, I have a 120 amp hour battery installed in my caravan. When I connect the borrowed solar panel to the battery my multi meter tells me the battery is receiving slightly in excess of 16 volts. I figure this will cook the battery, which cost a bucket of money, being fully sealed. Can anyone tell me how...

A young man shopping in a supermarket noticed a little old lady following him around. If he stopped, she stopped. Furthermore she kept staring at him. She finally overtook him at the checkout, And she turned to him and said, "I hope I haven't made you feel ill at ease; it's just that you look so muc...

I have in my possession an Engel remote thermometer. It comes in 2 parts, 1, the display has the time, 2, Ambient temperature and 3, Fridge temperature. The other part is the "sender" or transmitter. I have not got any instructions on how to operate this gizmo. I have managed to set the time...

If you try to be in the right place at the right time,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, You just simply run out of time,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,.................???????

I've noticed when I place a new topic a small tag appears at the end of the topic line. No one else has this. What is it? Why is it there? How do I get rid of it? Why is this happening to me? Its annoying, I'm losing sleep, no I'm not I made that up! OK so I'm paranoid, what I do with my noids is up to me. If I want to par...

generally speaking what type of recovery gear do most of you carry whilst travelling on long trips around the block dave

A little boy and his grandfather are raking leaves in the yard. The little boy sees an earthworm trying to get back into its hole. He says, "Grandpa, I bet I can put that worm back in that hole." The grandfather replies, "I'll bet you five dollars you can't. It's too wiggly and limp to put...

I don't want to sound discriminate, but is there any way of finding out how many Army grey nomads are out there, I know of one?? hi Gary. Muz

Nother lurking newby coming outa the closet HellOooo everyone Solo wannabe nomad ~ not grey yet but I'm working on it... Peace ~ Sunshine -- Edited by Sunshine on Wednesday 14th of October 2009 09:10:19 PM

On our recent trip we called into the Big 4 at Moamma ,, on the Murray. Arrived mid morning to check in. Female on reception , her first words were======= WHATAAAA YAAAA WANTTT ????.... , then proceded to have a proper dummy spit because it was still am. There was also a price hike as well plus scho...

Hi Everyone, we are thinking of going to the Eyre Pens next year and were wondering what time of year was the best. We were looking at Feb - April. Would like it if the weather was warm but not too hot - happy up to 30 degrees or so. Also any ideas on great camp spots (preferably not caravan parks) and thi...

Hello Fellow Nomads, I would like to buy a Cast Iron Dutch Oven but can not buy Australian Made. Have checked with Furphys Foundrys that used to make one in Australia. But like every thing else, they import them now. Got on to an Amercian company called Lodge. Contacted Lodge and they said it would cos...

After all the time I have been a staunch supporter of SB, I arrived here last Friday to immense disappointment.... The jetty is closed for repair Not only is the jetty closed, there has been howling easterlies blowing making it hard to get near the water anywhere. I have managed to get a good feed of squi...

firstly welcome UNA enjoy the ride Now Mr GNOME how in the name of hell did u get onto that seat I tried and tried, even asked Wendy to go down on all fours so i could get a bunk up [gawd she can swear}