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With what looks like the fact that nearly all plastic material may be abolished, I note that the Company Visy Board has invested in buying a major glass manufacture. Smart move by Visy, as plastic food containers, will almost certainly be on the NO-NO list, and replaced by glass. Looks like were are mo...

hi fellow gromads When I set up my van to go, I connect to 240 ac to get the fridge cool and when it comes to hook up time I get a tingle when I create an earth by touching both frame and concrete slab (more so when wet) I have tried isolating appliances in the van and still get a tingle ( volt meter says 3 to 7 volts...

Hi, we intend to depart Cairns in two weeks time heading for WA via Ayers Rock, traveling through Warburton, Leonora, on to Geraldton and to Broome. With the current G2G application, which has a self-quarantine direction, we need to supply a quarantine address, which of course we do not have and it se...

Real Estate prices and the demand for homes have gone ballistic up here in the Brisbane Region and southeast corner. In some cases, houses are selling before they even become open houses on a Saturday. But the scary thing is that the word BILLION is becoming as common today, as our Aussies famous great...

Yep, I am in Young NSW for the next two weeks if anyone is here or going through and want to catch up. I am prepared to have the mask on and safe distance if need be. I have all my Covid safety supplies with me in the car. I have just arrived from Victoria so might even get run out of town when they see the car rego....

Wondering how the water level is there at moment. Plan to go there again next week. Has any members been there recently. Rod.

Hi All Has anyone been on the Goolma Rd? Im looking at towing through there next week and wonder about the road condition and steepness if any? Cheers Vince

Hi all, I am yet to become an active grey nomad, but this is my dream / goal / bucket list, call it what you will but I will not be defeated I am a 60 year old female and will be hitting the road solo when it happens. I will only have enough in Super to purchase a van, which will be my home, and tow vehicle. My plan...

Looking for some info on the road from Dubbo to Tamworth thru Coolah towing a caravan. Always travelled Via highway

For OKA aficionados Half of the supposed 36 OKAs here for the weekend https://youtu.be/2P8Er8wrWyo -- Edited by Tony LEE on Saturday 20th of March 2021 10:52:44 AM -- Edited by Tony LEE on Saturday 20th of March 2021 10:55:16 AM

Why do Dometic windows crack when using a car wash soap when cleaning the van, basically means the windows are not fit for use.

It is important for men to remember that, as women grow older, it becomes harder for them to maintain the same quality of housekeeping as when they were younger.When you notice this, try to show some understanding.My name is Wayne , and let me relate how I handled the situation with my wife, Beverly.W...

Has anyone considered cryptocurrency mining with their free solar energy to supplement their income?

89 year old Ron Chester was stopped by the police around 2 a.m. and was asked where he was going at that time of night. Ron replied, "I'm on my way to a lecture about alcohol abuse and the effects it has on the human body, as well as smoking and staying out late." The officer asked, "Really? Who's giving th...

Hi, we are looking at purchasing a motorhome with the outlook and dream of travelling Australia in the near future.Looking at a swagman signature 26 ft or Winnebago explorer diesel 26ft , any advice would be appreciated on these vehicles or similar. Thank You Andrew and Elke

An avid duck hunter was in the market for a new bird dog. His search ended when he found a dog that could actually walk on water to retrieve a duck.Shocked by his find, he was sure none of his friends would ever believe him.He decided to try to break the news to a friend of his, the eternal pessimist who refus...

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Gas Bottles only have a limited lifespan which I believe is printed on the bottle. We only use our gas very infrequently when free camping, so it is many months before we need a refill. Usually we run all appliances including the induction cooktops on 240v electricity when in caravan parks, which is wh...

Gday forum members, I like to post a request for advise, also we are new members to GN forum- posted intro couple days ago. As we are relatively new to caravanning (approx 4/5years) and have confined our trips to 3 to 4 hours in Victoria except one to Port Lincoln SA and one to family in Grafton NSW. We hav...