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Learned a good caravan lesson today, on my first trip with a new van (a Jayco Flamingo wind-up camper). Lesson is this: when you leave your driveway, check that the bloody van parking brake is NOT on. Becos if you don't, about five kms up the road, a horrible smell will come when you put the brakes on at a tr...

Have been reading this site for a few weeks now and took the plunge yesterday to log in. Love how everybody is keen to help and pass on lots of info. Not exactly a solo but we are 2 girls on the go. Travelled the circumference of Oz in 2005 and 2006 with our trusty "Tammy" the 80 series Cruiser an...

found this while bludging Errr!!! hmmpphhh!! catching up with some statements with the putey When the white man discovered this country Indians were running it. No taxes no debt, women did all the work White man thought he could improve on a system like this. ~ Old Cherokee Saying smart people those i...

Why is it so hard caterisering Camper Trailers for registration and insurance.?...Sorry Sir...is it a caravan.No...its not got hard sides.Hmmmm...is it a tent...No.its got wheels......Hmmmm..has it got an engine...No..not last time I looked.Hmmmmm...Ok...We will register it as a box trail...

Why is it so hard caterisering Camper Trailers for registration and insurance.?...Sorry Sir...is it a caravan.No...its not got hard sides.Hmmmm...is it a tent...No.its got wheels......Hmmmm..has it got an engine...No..not last time I looked.Hmmmmm...Ok...We will register it as a box trail...

An Irish daughter had not been home for over 5 years. Upon her Return, her Father cussed her. 'Where have ye been all this time? Why did ye not write to us, not even a line? Why didn't ye call? Can ye not understand what ye put yer old Mother thru?' The girl, crying, replied, 'Sniff, sniff.....

I dont believe that there is a mob of senior women in here at all, I think it is a pack of twaddle gump, the women that I know would talk down a lightpole when they got together and yet here in a terrific forum setup just for that purpose it remains mostly silent, what about talking about the grandkids, the ne...

I'm planning to travel alone once I get myself set up. I really like the idea of travelling in a camper trailer. I've been to a couple of caravan shows and also to one place that makes them for you. The thing I like about camper trailers is that they're light to tow and they seem pretty easy to set up. I...

As the date nears for the van to arrive, the questions are going to be posted at a rate of knots! Question: should we consider a water filter? If yes, what is best? We are not going bush but will be free/independent camping when possible.

went to whyalla to the money theiving place (commonly known as westlands) by royal decree issued by her grandness "madam dragon" "we are not amused by the common gifts found in our regional locality" I said "HUH!" " nothing decent to buy in Pirie" she...

We all like to knock our pollies but here's a pollie after my own heart. I could vote for this guy Australian politics One thing about Australians is that their hearts and humour are always in the right place! T. B. Bechtel, a part-tim...

Having bought the Jayco Penguin we put up the awning before our trip to north haven nsw.how do we remove stains etc?.A tiny bit of mildew,otherwise just all kinds of marks and whoknows what.Cheers Ibbo.

G'day all, Well we are back from SA at last. Brother in law is still hanging on, has the medics baffled, they reckon he should either have been shaking hands with St. Peter or him down below about 6 months ago. Congratulations to Dave 06 on his 1000th post, hope you keep it up mate. I haven't had time to catc...

In a Chicago hospital, a gentleman had made several attempts to get into the men's restroom, but it had always been occupied. A nurse noticed his predicament. Sir, she said 'You may use the ladies room if you promise not to touch any of the buttons on the wall.' He did what he needed to, and as he sa...

G'day all, Well we are back from SA at last. Brother in law is still hanging on, has the medics baffled, they reckon he should either have been shaking hands with St. Peter or him down below about 6 months ago. Congratulations to Dave 06 on his 1000th post, hope you keep it up mate. I haven't had time to catc...

SOCIALISMYou have 2 cows.You give one to your neighbour. COMMUNISMYou have 2 cows.The State takes both and gives you some milk. FASCISMYou have 2 cows.The State takes both and sells you some milk.. NAZISMYou have 2 cows.The State takes both and shoots you. BUREAUCRATISMYou have 2 cows.The Sta...

What do you use as dinnerware? I am currently looking at buying a set of Melamine square plates, side plates and bowls for the van. Have heard that Corelle is better - your opinions please!

Hello S.G.N's.Dont feel forgotten or unloved.I scan your page daily but never see any posts.Sylvia,my wife,and I are about to set out after xmas to voyage around our great country.So if you should happen across a little Penguin van flying a skull and cross bones flag around about Happy Hour,say Hel...

G'day All Thought I had better say hallo as I am new here! I am Annie (pawsoz also gets my attention!) I am a semi grey nomad at present. The grey is winning fast and am not interested in spending a fortune trying to hide it! And I sold up my little piece of Australia back in 2004 bought my Hi Top Hi Ace and went r...

well I parked the kenworth, shut down and put away the header, packed up little blue and headed south, by nightfall we were just over the border about halfway between gambier and portland in a great little camp, we raced along the great ocean road in two days, free camping in the otways, hit melbourne at...