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Hi all, on the road next week for 6 month in N/T just need some info on road conditions, places to stay, are road verges safe to pull into for road trains and others to pass as I drive at 85/90 km

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A blonde was playing golf when she took a big swing and fell.The party waiting behind her was a group from Canberra that included Anthony Albenese.Anthony quickly stepped forward and helped her to her feet.She thanked him and started to leave, when he said, "I'm Anthony Albenese and I hope you'll vo...

I am genuinely puzzled as to how vehicle manufacturers determine the (braked) towing capacity of their models. Here are some examples which, to my mind, are inconsistent and/or contradictory:- 2008 Mitsubishi 380 - kerb weight 1,665 kgs - engine power 175 kw / 343 nm - towing capacity 1,600 kgs 2...

ZONE RV - ZONE RV All Models 2016 - 2021 The gas exhaust may not be far enough from intake

I've just switched my phone to a Woolworth plan simply because they are offering a 10% discount on shopping once a month. I have been a Woolworth shopper for years and prefer them to Coles and they are generally one hell of a lot cheaper than IGAs; I spend around $400 to $500 per month on food (I eat well :) )...

hi Ryco have recently modified there c/cans Old Rcc 350 New Rcc351 1st mod ****filter has one end [bottom ] 90 % enclosed Why I suspect to restrict oil slosh from being sucked into outlet which is at the other /top end of filter 2nd mod Outlet located at top of filter has alot larger baffle WHY,, To prevent...

Last March I posted about 2 new free camps to be opened on the Mitta Mitta. Just came back from a trip up that way,and one is opened and the other will be opened soon. Some photos of the start and the finish. New tables and benches,fire pits and a drop toilet,

Little Freddy, playing with some new friends in the street, he'd been out there for about an hour when he came running in to mum & asked, "Mum, where did I come from?" It was the time that she had dreaded, but it was going to be now or never, so she sat him down and explained all about the birds & the be...

Dear web of Wisdom Looking for anyone with specific brand experience Palomino vs. NorthStar slide-on-campers. Good/bad/what breaks/what doesn't/after sales support/would you buy another & why - that kind of stuff please. Currently these two are the short list with Palomino ahead on pric...

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hi allwhen do we get the One off Economic Support Payment in qld for pensionerscheers snap

If you need a wheel alignment whilst in SE Qld I can recommend Bob Gears in Kunda Park. Great Service. C.

Can anyone who has a Mazda BT 50 with a Ford Ranger engine tell me if they have had and EGR failure? If so did it lead to damage to the head gasket/engine requiring a new engine to be fitted? If it just cracked, did Mazda replace it for you? I have read online it is a well known fault of the BT 50s and 2% of them wil...

Hi, I thought it best to start a new topic to keep advice related to my specific requirements, not that this is unusual but it's just less confusing. I have a Marlin Camper, 4WD trailer body on a beefed up but not 4WD suspension. I do not intend to take the trailer on serious 4WD tracks, but do day trips fr...

Hi, The 15-month old mattress in my caravan has deformed due to bad design and poor mattress support (flexi-slats, not a solid base) and is slowly destroying my wifes back. We live permanently in our van so I have to resolve the issue ASAP as every medical person my wife has seen believe the mattress is t...

The third IPCC report has been released and the summary doesn't look good for humanity: 'Transformational change' needed in all regions and sectors now to mitigate climate change: IPCC [url]https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2022-04-05/ipcc-climate-change-report-mitigation-car...