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We are now in Injune, will be here for another night, using delaying tactics as the weather still aint want I call GOOD? further south, Van all sorted and packed proper, had a mud wasp build a block into the open tap on the chassis but all cleared now, all systems now go, Road from Rolliston to here and...

Well i've sorted out the van wiring circuits and fuse boards. Thanks to Dave for his help. Now solar (Portable Panels) is all that remains to be sorted. Power (240 volt) goes from the shore to the battery via a smart charger then, to the 12 volt appliances such as lights, TV, radio and CD player With solar...

Hi everyone, I'll start by saying I think this is a great website and the forums are superb, I have been watching the forums for a few weeks and have now decided to become a member. I am a future solo traveller, have spent the last couple of years checking out how I want to travel and have looked at all modes...

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Well after a week in Watermans bay housesitting we are off again. Heading north on the inland way to Tom Price then across to Onslow and back along the coast to Bunbury for another sit end November. Is there anything in particular we should watch out for on this route. We like to know about things to avoi...

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At long last, we have found that such a place really does exist, and here in Southern Queensland too. You can enjoy working on your prized possession, caravan, bus or motor-home, even in the summer months, and your treasured investment, is protected from the undesirable elements too. Inside the...

Sorry it's so small. Don't know how to make it any bigger. This is happened in the carpark of Coles in Ulladulla at lunch time today. Obviously NOT a Grey Nomad........hmmm

Due to the lose of a family member we have had to cut this trip short,however we did travell as far as planed,just have to make a quick 1100k trip home. Will have to do some catch up reading a little later,all take care.

The Black Bra I had lunch with 2 of my unmarried friends. One is engaged, one is a mistress, and I have been Married for 20+ years. We were chatting about our relationships and decided to Amaze our men by greeting them at the door Wearing a black bra, stiletto heels and a Mask over our eyes. We agr...

I had a vehicle with personalised plates. These plates used to be the standard South Aussie colours for personalised plates. Green writing on yellow plate. I sold the vehicle and bought a Moroon coloured car. Thought it would be nice to have matching personalised plates on this vehicle so went to Mot...

Great trip with only a couple of hiccups.Left Canberra 12th Aug. heading north with no plan.First overnight at Wellington,first hiccup,had to get supplies as we had no matches to light the bbq.Left the credit card on the counter at coles,discovered this when we pulled in for diesel 200 kms up the roa...

Hi again; have 2008 Jayco Sterling with Sphere tv; says tv is digital, but reception not good in most places. Have a set top box but don't know how to fit it. Can anyone help? Thanks, Colleen

This morning I bought a 9v battery to be used in a clock radio.I put the battery in my shorts pocket.Whilst driving home I felt a burning feeling on my leg.The reason was the battery being red hot,to hot to hold in your hand.I wrapped the battery in a chamois leather and put the thing in a bucket of water and...

Oh 'golly it's cold here in Mount Gambier. Had lovely warm welcome home from 5 grandies here.! Left Sunshine Coast, via Toowoomba,Stanthorpe, Tamworth, Condobolin Hay Mildura Pinnaroo.Took 5 days. Free camped all but two nights. Was interesting trip, and oh so lovely to see green fields once int...

Swearing A 7 year old and a 4 year old are upstairs in their bedroom. 'You know what?' says the 7 year old, 'I think it's about time we started swearing.' The 4 year old nods his head in approval, so the 7 year old says, 'When we go downstairs for breakfast I'm gonna swear first, then you swear after me, ok...

We have to be a little stupid, but we is packed and ready to roll, heading south on the morrow with grey ribbons and label proudly displayed on the back of car and van, heading for Young, A little early but better than late, First thing we checked was the heater in the van, plus extra blankets as it is minus 2...

i have been using my domestic 10amp outside power socket to charge the in house caravan battery and cool the fridge before going on trips. usually leave it on for a day and a night before leaving. (same socket operates my house water pump and dam pump) Thinking that i may let friends and fellow g.n's use a...

It was fun being a baby boomer - until now. Some of the artists of the 60's are revising their hits. They include; Hermans Hermits - Mrs Brown you've got a lovely walker. Bee Gees - How can you mend a broken hip? Roberta Flack - First time ever I forgot your face. Paul Simon - 50 ways to lose your liver. The Co...

Hi Everyone We are looking at levelling devices (levellers) for our Coaster and would appreciate any feedback/advice on what to get. Fiamma have a couple of different types - e.g. "stepped" or "flat", made of plastic for around $50. Any experience with these ? Thanks