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Hi all Have been looking for caravans and have had to review my price range im about $10, 000 of the mark for what i want so now looking in the $35000 range.Roadstars look to be quite good.Want a shower and toilet solar would be good too.Roadstar Voyager seems to be good van -- Edited by Stefan on Friday 11t...

Hi All, We would like to know if anyone has experienced any trouble by truck drivers trying to push you off the road, if you cant find a spot to pull over quick enough for them to pass. We had heard some stories last night that makes you a b it nervous. Is the stretch of road notorious for make believe break d...

Hubby wants to know ....what brand of solar panels should he get to run 2 engel fridges, any why that particular brand. Can any one give him their opinion please.

hello all. am looking forward to retirement in a couple of years and hoping to do a bit of travel. just wanted to introduce myself

Toward the end of Sunday service, the Minister asked, 'How many of you have forgiven your enemies?' 80% held up their hands. The Minister then repeated his question. All responded this time, except one small elderly lady. 'Mrs. Neely?'; 'Are you not willing to forgive your enemies?' I don't hav...

Hi there .. After looking around on the net at alarm systems .. I'm getting confused ! .. I'd like to have a simple .. wireless type, motion detecting alarm system with a loud alarm to use in my MH (when it finally arrives) .. Powered simply by batteries (or modified later) and and has a 'delay' for armin...

Hello to all Ive already written a post , but I put it in the wrong place As you can see I;m also new to the computer We live on the Central Coast NSW & have just bought a van fom Yeppoon QLD which will take us 2 days up & 2 days back to bring her home Problem being we have 1 Weimarana & 1 Viszla both 9 y...

hi all. well margaret and i have finally sold our house. we have been having a look at some motorhomes, but the build quality,and some of the makers warranty's, leave a lot to be desired. a mate has a bushtracker,and he has been around oz a few times and it just seems to be indistr...

After many delays we have finally hit the road from Grafton for our 1 to 2 year Aus trip. Only got as far as Woody Head so far which is less than an hour away,. Stayed 4 nights there and loved every minute of it but was surprised at the $28 a night unpowered site fee. We found out too late that not too far away the...

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 westarted 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?' '...

I asked on anther forum about Dogs at Uluru and got a very catty response to which I added my own frank opinion, read on....Hmmmmm by: Basil faulty "It's a national park not a commercial enterprise. And it certainly is not a resource designed to please or make money of retirees. It's designed to pr...

Now I know Gracie is black however she would be most unwelcome at Ularu and I think Kings Canyon.... Anyone know of a convenient "Pet Motel" anywhere near there? Other wise I'd have to leave her at Alice and then return to collect her.....

Three forum members and spouses caught up for coffee today, Gary and Kerry, John and Irona (JKH) and Dave (Smokeydk). Has there been a larger gathering before? -- Edited by Gary and Kerry on Monday 7th of September 2009 05:46:38 PM

Hi Just looking around for a used 4X4 under $25000 i can tow a 17-18' caravan around Australia with.Prefer a tray as i will be on my own most of the time so seating isn't an issue.But fuel consumption is.I couldn't care less about luxury features etc the more gizmos and gadgets the more stuff to go wrong.I...

We are thinking of trading our dual fuel 2000 model 3.4l Prado on a common rail diesel terracan and would like to hear from anyone who is using one to tow with. thanks.

I have not camped here but Judy and Mike asked me to check it out and this is what I found out: The sign says: GUMMA RESERVE * Fees are $8.00 a day and will be collected by a committee member. * Maximum camping is one (1) month in every two (2) months only. * No camping within 10 metres of the creek bank. *...

for those in the vicinity this expo at Penrith is supposed to be one of the biggest and best in Aus. Friday to Sunday 11th to 13th september. Johnw

Went for a walk up around the Boulders area near Babinda, Nth Qld last year. The area is called the 'Devils Pool' but some wag has changed the sign. Anyone else got any funny or clever photos? Ian and Pauline

Hi Folks .. My son (who I'm currently staying with) will be getting married in Palm Cove Qld about August of next year .. My intention is to arrange my 'schedule' to be up in that area well before the due date and I'm looking into using the Palm Cove Camping Ground as a point of stay .. No doubt many of you goo...

A FIREMAN came home from work one day and told his wife, 'You know, we have a wonderful system at the fire station: BELL 1 rings and we all put on our jackets, BELL 2 rings and we all slide down the pole, BELL 3 rings and we're on the fire truck ready to go. 'From now on when I say BELL 1 I want you to strip naked. Wh...