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I cannot, for the life of me see where, one can afford vehicle's at these prices, and considering that electric vehicles are on the way, why in hell one would pay $100000 -plus for a new 4WD, knowing they wont be worth much within the next 5 years. And where do you guys get the money to do it every coup-le of...

I'm always directing novice caravaners to Caravan Council of Australia for technical help - Colin Young has just issued a very interesting article on the state of the industry. It appears to be too lengthy to copy and paste but it can be read on their Facebook page Caravan Council of Australia | Faceb...

Advice please when do I need to fit these diodes and why.

Selling my ED33 engine / 10 speed splitter gearbox and transmission. If you need either then contact me. Hoping to get at least $1500 for the lot.

A woman goes to her boyfriends parents house for dinner. This is her first time meeting the family and she is very nervous. They all sit down and begin eating a fine meal.The woman is beginning to feel a little discomfort, thanks to her nervousness and the broccoli casserole. The gas pains are almost ma...

As I believe that Australia has just about eliminated Covid-19 internally I pass on some funnies that were sent to me

I was not getting any output from solar panels at solar controller, on opening junction box on roof of van, I found connections were corroded. cut and soldered joints and coated in silicon . Now regulator is charging batteries. i have a power tech PWM 12/24v 30a charge controller ( model 3754. ) checki...

In a post about Sep18 I said I changed to MPPT controller, as I stuffed my original PWM controller (silly me) Well have had 2 MPPT's from Jaycar - Powertach 3731,,, 1st one lasted till Easter 19 and packed it in, wouldn't charge. New one has just started charging one day and not the next. HAVE ORDERED NEW R...

Hi, I have just got my new Isuzu Dmax My21 a few weeks ago and am waiting for my new van due about feb/ march. If anyone is towing with the MY21 new series are you finding the mirrors are giving enough visibility or have you needed to purchase additional ones. Cheers and appreciate any feedback re. this po...

In the process of weight reduction in the vans load 1 Battery and 2 Solar Panels are surpless to requirement, as we have no desire to free camp they just dead weight. Yesterday I removed both panels but the mounts are sikaflexed to the roof, is there anything that will work to help remove the mounts. Of th...

Wow! Is about all I can say about the gadget I was just reading about in Grey Nomads Featured Accessories. A mere $190 will allow a retrievable gadget to be dropped in water and detail location of desired dinner on mobile phone, and the American Coy is seeking distributors. Whilst the distributor thi...

ln yesterday's Bulletin it was reported that residents & visitors could now book a spot online. Locations include Bluewater, Balgal Beach, Rollingstone, Saunders Beach & Toomulla. Paluma Dam will be added next month. They claim the change will ensure campers do the right thing, moving o...

A fuel leak may result in an engine fire, increasing the risk of an accident and injury or death to vehicle occupants and other road users. Kia Motors Australia Kia MQ4 Sorento MY2021 | Product Safety Australia

Interesting - Bet you'll learn at least one new thing! Don't forget to wear good shoes !!!! Dorian will be along shortly to fact check it for me,......... just joking Dorian Cheers Bob

Dog movement conditions to reduce the spread of ehrlichiosis | Agriculture and Food That is a serious step for the authorities to take. Here are the details - my highlights. Reason enough NOT to take your dog there if you have ANY regard for it. Movement conditions In order to r...

A farmer got in his truck. He drove a while down the road to a neighbouring farm and knocked on the farmhouse door. A young boy, about 12 years old, opened the door.Is your dad home? the farmer asked.No sir, he isnt, the boy replied. He went to town.d the farmer. Is your mum home?No, she isnt here either. Sh...

Hi everyone, We feel sorry for our producers of some of the best wine, the world can produce. If they don't want it, then Old and Myself would like to help out at the farm gate. We will be looking along the way. Old & Grey

A very interesting story of the Indian car maker......cheers Bob

Aussie retail chain Big W has been forced to recall a popular Christmas item over its X-rated design.A customer shared a photo of the candy cane-shaped bath bomb to a Facebook page, suggesting the product looked like something phallic.If anyones looking for bath bombs I think Big W might have got the...

A while back there was an opening in the CIA for an assassin. These highly classified positions are extremely difficult to fill, requiring an extensive background check, training, and testing before candidates are even considered for the position. After reviewing several applicants and comple...