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Thinking about purchasing a Nissan X Trail to tow the pop top (1450kgs). The specs say it is capable with 2,000 capacity, but I'm unsure about the power with only 125Kw. Still a couple of years away from travelling across the wide brown land, but am occupied at the moment with short 2/3 weeks trips when...

G'day all, Sorry to say my BIL passed away quietly last night in Noarlunga hospital SA. Best Regards and Safe Travelling. John

With the new car we intend to head over the vast expanse of the Continent to the West, calling at all ports enroute. We don't plan to head north when we get to the west more south of a line between Kalgoorlie and Perth.... Apart from the obvious are there any must see's that anyone could reccomend?

G'day all, Having spent a few weeks in South Aust. I learned that in most states, WA excepted, Pensioners in receipt of the full aged pension find it is necessary to be a member of an ambulance fund. Here in the West this is not the case, one only needs to give St. John's ambulance a pension number and tran...

As some of you will know I was recently put in a situation that required me buying a new car. After a quick look around I decided (against my gut feeling) on a KIA SORENTO turbo Diesel. I was somewhat dissuaded by some negativity on the part of the reviewers but now having 4000 km on it and having pulled my 18...

So I'm driving home from a luncheon engagement today at around 60km/ph the limit.... I'm overtaken by a woman at very high speed and it's pouring rain visibility is about 100 - 150 metres..... She loses control, the car does some amazing par de der from some automotive ballet I have not seen and she ends...

Hello again everybody, We are continuing our research into adding air con to our 1989 Coromal Aussie Tourer. Whilst the 'cheaper' option of a split 'house' system is still very much on our agenda [thanks to all those that replied previously], before making a final decision we are now looking at the mo...

It's been raining all day here in Adelaide, been a long time since we have rain like this here. Downside, idiots on the road not driving to the conditions (oops should of read Basil's Post before posting) -- Edited by Gary and Kerry at 16:37, 2008-12-12

Hi everyone -finally with help from Pam to Cruising granny I realised you need to click on the photo in the box once uplaoded !-step 10 on "granny's Pic"topic. Thanks Pam and Dave for the help. At the moment I have put up a photo from our upper balcony in Loch Sport-A view that is both tranquil a...

Hi there folks, Havent been around much of late, as we are busy packing up and ready to head to QLD for Christmas. Just wanted this chance to wish you all a safe and happy Christmas and great things for 2009. A little Chrissie card is attached for you all - don't imbibe too much - ok Best wishes and happy tra...

Has anyone used the Coleman twin burner folding cooking ring. Its the model that folds in half, and runs on a butane disposable cartridge. What are they like and how long does the cartridge last. Any comments would be appreciated before I buy. Keith

G'Day All, interested in your opinions regarding working and travelling. I'm a welder with a background in caravan repairs amongst other things. I'm interested in what sort of demand you've either noticed first hand or your general opinion on the potential for enough work (of a independent na...

A little girl asks her mum, 'Mum, can I take the dog for a walk around the block?' Her mum replies 'No, because she is on heat.' 'What does that mean?' asked the child. 'Go and ask your father. I think he's in the garage.' The little girl goes out to the garage and says, 'Dad, can I take Lulu for a walk around th...

Are there any? I have heard that Alsations are not allowed in some places and I have tried googling with no tangible results. Just Curious as we may be heading to the Glorious West next year and of course Gracie would like to see Kalgoorlie and Cottlesloe...

I've been trying to set a photo with my signature, so this is another attempt. Please forgive me if it looks looks like self indulgence, to raise my profile. Here I go. OK that didn't work. How do I get it into the Post title column? -- Edited by Cruising Granny at 21:43, 2008-12-11

It's 08:15 and I am just about to walk out the door and take off on the permanent holiday. I'll probably be out of range of the wireless broadband until New Year's so Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all GN's everywhere. Mike

Hello everyone Well I am still working hard on my van which is really starting to take shape into a motorhome as she now has a fridge, bed, sink and gas top. There are fresh pics up on my website for you to browse. There are two pages now so be sure to check them both out. http://www.fwillustrations.com/i...

Hi There, My name is Mike and I have made the big committment. I will be retiring at the end of October (at age 61) and I am buying a Jayco Penguin 13 to tow behind my 2007 Kia Sorento. I am selling up (not that I have all that much to sell), and I intend to spend the rest of th time until I fall off the perch travell...

For those that like a tipple but hate getting up during the night -- Edited by Gary and Kerry at 18:06, 2008-12-12

I just had to share this one:- This is even funnier when you realise it's real! Next time you have a bad day at work, think of this guy. Rob is a commercial saturation diver for Global Divers in Louisiana He performs underwater repairs on offshore drilling rigs. Below is an E-mail he sent to his sister...