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Anyone know the procedure for inspection for re-rego when interstate on the Big Lap? We are from NSW and will commence our road trip February 2022 with caravan rego due mid May 2022. We expect to be in SA when rego due. Any comments appreciated.

Once again it is time to repack the 4 wheel bearings applicable to our rig. We have a semi off-road van which therefore has large heavy wheels/ tyres. Whilst the job is not that difficult, however for me replacing the wheels back on the hub is rather a strenuous work- out. When I have removed the inner sea...

This fellow is in hospital with two broken leg. He is taken short during the night and soils the bed. Nurse changes the sheets and cleans him up. The following night the same thing occurs and, feeling extremely ashamed, he rolls the offending poo into little balls and flicks them down the ward. Two days...

Hi All, We have a Fiat Ducato RV in Brisbane that requires its 100,000K servicing. We would also like to have the brakes and clutch checked. Can anyone suggest who and where we can get these things done (in Brisbane) without taking out a second mortgage on our RV please. Regards Wayne & Jenni

Gday... Hope this is interesting to some. Cheers - John

Nort Western Victoria, heading towards Mildura. Little town, not really a destination as such but it has three free camps - one at the pub for two drive through, a larger bush camp on the edge of town, and in the middle a cute little Caravan park in landscaped grounds, gravel standing, 4 15 amp outlets,...

Anyone use on site tyres replacement ? GG

Would appreciate fellow nomads' opinions on whether to risk travelling to QLD this winter. We're planning to visit the coast as far as Cairns. No-one has a crystal Covid ball, but what are your thoughts on this?

Hey there everyone! I so wanted to get a minimalist vlog out this weekend however i seem to have glitch after glitch! After spending all day uploading it has finally gone up to the lands of YouTube! This week is a vlog with a difference, a little bit of RV living in the beautiful free camp space of Wallera...

Looking for best dinnerware tried melamine and others. Came up no result on each of them! Am I holding my mouth wrong ... how come no results?

Great free camp opposite Pub. -- Edited by Possum3 on Monday 15th of March 2021 09:50:39 PM

Hi everyone. I recently had a mechanic remove a ED33 engine from my Nissan Civilian and replace it with an fd33t turbo engine. I upgraded the turbo to a Garret but only slightly bigger, installed an intercooler, had the injectors reconditioned, put in a nice new dump pipe and 2.5 inch exhaust. Mechani...

No techie here and asking for some help but please help in Solar 101 language. I have just put in three new AGM 105ah batteries. These are fed by 600w solar. I have a 1500w inverter. Batteries are powering the fridge beautifully and all 12v lights are fine. However, when I switch the inverter on, the...

THE BOTTLE OF WINE For all of us who are married, were married, wish you were married, or wish you weren't married, this is something to smile about the next time you see a bottle of wine: Sally was driving home from one of her business trips in Northern Arizona when she saw an elderly Navajo woman walking...

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Scott Morrision and FRIENDS gets second jab when we are on the end of the line. What the hells going on. We a vunerable with medical conditions. WE are on the rear of the queue. @&%_&%#@ OLD &GREY