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Hi all, yes I know we said that we would be on the road at the start of 2009 but things happen like a death in the family and timing issues but I wan't go into all of that. We are beinging to restart our dream to spend 2 or 3 years touring this great country but along comes this thing called a recession or whateve...

Hi all, its been a while since I sought your advice on the type of caravan to buy and tips for a newbie. This week we bought a lovely new 20ft Millard with everything I could ask for in creature comforts. We are still working and will be just holidaying in the van for a few more years but have to plan to go from...

For those people who haven't visited Paronella Park before, put it on your list of things to do in FNQ. Fantastic place to spend a day wandering around the grounds, not cheap at $30pp but you get a day and night tour and it even includes a powered site in the adjacent caravan park. It is advisable to book a...

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I am not an Engineer, but do know my way around a welder and a variety of metal and woodworking tools, I have been a wanderer for most of my life, in that time I have built campers and trailers and also owned a variety of caravans, ranging in size from 15ft up to 22 ft, and a tonnage of 500 kgs to 2 tonnes, So I th...

Hi folks .. My plans are to be on the road fulltime from the end of September .. so I'm here picking your brains .. I'm currently using prepaid Vodafone and Unwired which is quite satisfactory while living in my present situation here in the Western Suburbs of Sydney Is 'next G' the way to go (because of i...

One day the teacher walked to the back of the room where Johnny was, and he had his hand down his pants. The Teacher asked, "Johnny, what are you doing?" Then, Johnny said, "It hurts down there." "Well then, you need to go to the nurse and see if you can go home", said the t...

Little Johnnie's neighbor had a baby.. Unfortunately, the baby was born without ears. When mother and new baby came home from the hospital, Johnnie's family was invited over to see the baby. Before they left their house, Little Johnnie's dad had a talk with him and explained that the baby had no ears...

As many of you are no doubt aware the forums guru of gurus, Dave06, has decided to leave the forum. To say he will be missed is, of course, an understatement of the highest order. He has been with us from the very start and has been instrumental in building the forum into the active, friendly and useful pac...

Planning a trip out to Longreach and Townsville and back down the coast . Intend taking my Lab with us and will be looking for places to leave the dog while I go visit various un-dog friendly places like National Parks and the general tourist traps . Anyone know of places that will take dogs on a day care b...

Not only a legend, but also my Champion. The CD's arrived today and now the locals, (birds, mammals, chooks and reptiles) are rollicking & frollicking around my property. Thanks cobber! and I feel most humbled with your generous presentation. Absolutely fantastic. But: No invoice, stateme...

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I celebrated with a full English Breakfast (not eating tomorrow) and a few rousing tracks from my Empire Day CD, you were all so busy worrying about Tenors you all forgot about Empire Day, I mean how could you forget such an important day.... How about joining in in a rousing chorus of: THERE'LL ALWAYS B...

I am sure this has been posted elsewhere although I couldn't find it. Comon givus a break its 2.54am ok... But what I desire to know is, with the fridge/freezer units, whats the best temprature to set them to. I started off at -19 and it was pretty much running a lot, I've now knocked it down to -15. Is there...

.. Hi all .. Here's a question which, no doubt many have worked their way through. After I sell my house and car, how does one go about buying a motorhome when I no longer have a fixed address to provide. There would be many who simply use an address of their kids or other close associates to fix the problem....

Well, sort of! After two weeks on the road and still just reaching Sydney from Melbourne we have had our second - count 'em - 2nd day with sun in it. After seeing the downpours on the NSW north coast we are thankful we did not head off as originally planned or we would have been in the middle of it. Still thi...

Good evening all; when purchasing our new Jayco Sterling (21 ft) last year knowing we would be in WA and now in Qld thought we wouldn't need an annexe!(! HO HO ! )so just got a long and one side shade awning. Have been on Sunshine Coast since beginning of April and obviously last few days has been a tad wet. W...

Just back from a trip to Cairns, and discovered a really great free camp. Bushy Parker Park, at Rollingstone, between Townsville and Ingham. Plenty of shade, a great swimming hole, outside cold shower. You can camp here for 48 hours. It's in Camps. xina. -- Edited by xina on Sunday 29th of March 200...

... have finally got the Winnie mended (t'was a gearbox problem) and am getting on my way again in the morning. I thought I was going to have to stop here to work to pay for the blimmen thing, but, still a few pennies left and heading to Darwin in the 'moro!! I will take my time, maybe over a week, to get there b...

I have an issue with the Falcon BA transsmission oil smell entering the cabin at traffic lights etc through vents. This has started only after we flushed the transmission with new fluid. there appears to be no leaks anywhere in the system and transmission performs well with no flaring or problems e...