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For the time I have been on the forum (12-18months) I have found topics/responses to weights "issues" confusing to say the least. So about 6months ago whilst in Darwin I went to the MVR (similar to RTA etc) and spent about an hour talking one on one to a "scaleee" at the test shed.....and came away even mo...

I have just sold the Outlander and pod/bars/rear end tent and now have a Hyundai Imax. In the process of fitting it out as a sleeper/camper, do not intent doing a full campervan conversion although it would make a good one as it has a walk through between the front seats. Will have a 30L portable fridge/...

Setting up for mid 2021, van will be 22ft, tow will be Isuzu Dmax. Will be mainly on seal, but also want to explore reasonable gravel/dirt tracks, is going 4wd over the top?

All of South Australia's power comes from solar panels in world first for major jurisdiction:https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-10-25/all-sa-power-from-solar-for-first-time/12810366For just over an hour on Sunday, October 11, 100 per cent of energy demand was prov...

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It just wouldn't be right if I didn't acknowledge the great series win by the Maroons over the C o c k roaches in last night's National Rugby League. What a turn out it was. The 'worst team in 40 years' according to some southern commentators, just out enthused the team from the south who apparently beli...

Decided to test the new camper last night for waterproofness and a few other things to test out. Milo was with me, as have built it with space factored in for him to be able to sleep with me. Had some rain, no leaks, after doing some reading. Went to sleep around 11ish. About 2am, Milo starts walking all ove...

Dometic 3 way refrigerator, suit motorhome or caravan, 180 ltr, model RUA6408X, 12v, 240v, gas auto operation. Perfect condition only used for 3weeks.cost $2750, will sell for $1500. height 1447mm, width 550mm, debth 677mm.

Try again :) edit: IMAX = Hyundai H1 Imax (also called Starex in some other places) IMAX = Family version of Hyundai Iload Hi all, This my attempt to find out if van life is for me (or I'm just full of it :) I'm renting so decided to keep first attempts simple (without costing an arm & a leg) I org wanted a...

https://www.abc.net.au/radio/melbourne/programs/thisweekendlife/caravan-scam/12884108-- Edited by Cuppa on Sunday 15th of November 2020 10:04:22 AM

$3400 round trip for a 35' bus plus a car dolly and mazda3 to Tasmania. Guess spread over 90 days it isn't too bad Better be plenty of free camps still open to compensate. -- Edited by Tony LEE on Monday 2nd of November 2020 10:56:33 PM

G'day all not quite ready to hit the track yet but wont be to far off retired at the end of 2019 my partner is still working hopefully we can get her retired early in the new year and then hit the road -- Edited by Mr Meba on Tuesday 17th of November 2020 09:54:29 AM

Bloody traffic jams..........

Hi, we are new members of the Grey Nomads, my name is Connie and my husband is Colin. We will be travelling around Aussie when Colin retires in about 15 months (or earlier). We are setting up our caravan that we have just purchased and would like to know where to buy a generator box with a slide out. Does an...

An American decided to write a book about famous churches around the world. So he bought a plane ticket and took a trip to Orlando, thinking that he would start by working his way across the USA from South to North. On his first day he was inside a church taking photographs when he noticed golden telephon...

Hi Guys ,we are having trouble finding the reverse switch on our BT 50 ,does anyone know exactly where it is ? Its a 2012 model we have looked on the gear box there is wires but we are not sure whats what .

for those that maybe interested http://www.ustream.tv/nasajpl/theater watching the live coverage of the mars rover landing ,.. incredible what we can do now just saw the other thread, doh.. -- Edited by milo on Monday 6th of August 2012 03:02:49 PM

My response to Douglas Shire Council below:

Not sure if its already been presented by another to the group here, but this is a small and handy link which helps you to determine when you might next view the International Space Station .. provides some great detail .. http://iss.astroviewer.net/ Jon

She wanted to serve her guests mushroom-smothered steak, but she had no mushrooms and no time to buy them. Her husband suggested, "Why don't you go pick some of the mushrooms that are growing wild down by the stream? "No --- some wild mushrooms are poisonous." "Well, I see squirrels eating them and the...