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As a retired interstate truckie,I am pleased to see that finally a common sense approach has been made to solving this ongoing problem.When you are driving a 63 ton B Double 1000km per day,it is important that rest breaks be taken,mainly to obey the rules set by people who never have driven a truck,but...

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G'Day all, I am looking to get a bike rack for a-frame mounting. I'd appreciate hearing what you have, see a pic, and how it goes and what to be aware of. What brand or type you settled on. Thanks heaps. Ken

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THIS WHAT A VICTORIAN FARMER HAD TO PUT UP WITH; NOT ONE OF THESE GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES HAS LOST THEIR JOBS.

When you are over sixty who gives a ****? This ******* looked at my beer belly last night and sarcastically said, "Is that Corona or Bud?" I said, "There's a tap underneath; taste it and find out." I was talking to a girl in the bar last night. She said, "If you lost a few pounds, had a shave and got your hai...

Hi Guys, I'm considering getting a TPMS for my BT50 and Franklin van. Do many of you out there have a TPMS? Are they worth having? Is there anything to look out for when choosing one? I've noticed that there is quite a large range to choose from starting from the EBAY cheapies for $20-30 up to over $1000 for...

Helllllllp. I am so confused. Trying to gently (shove) nudge other half in the direction of a Motorhome. Was left some money by my parents .So want to put it to good use Want to tow a small car behind to give us more mobility. We have a Caravan atm and love it . However I feel that we can stay on the road longe...

is the use of an electrical extension cord, with a waterproof connection housing, legal in a caravan park?

Afternoon to all, Well its that time again for Old and Myself to cough up with Home/ Contents Insurance. Cough was an under statement. I nelly choked on my Wheaties. Well we do live in outer Sydney after all. Oh come on, so its full brick 4br, 2br, + pool and cave. We get a discount for 48 years with the same i...

In a few months time we hope to tour east for family reasons. Our BIG hope is Adelaide - Morgan - North side of River to Renmark - north route around Lake Victoria to Wentworth & then on through NSW. We have travelled this way often and it is most pleasant being a main unsealed road. However it seems th...

Does anyone knows what companies, besides NRMA do roadside assist for breakdown/accident of 4wd/ and a van off 2wd track. NRMA have advise mainly only do recovery on 2wd roads? Makes it a bit hard if you like national parks, state forests and outback australia. Appreciate you input.

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Ever lost your job to a machine, technology is amazing. Cheers Bob

I haven't used the awning for a while and now find that the travel lock on the awning arm has managed to become stuck fast. Is WD40 the best lubricant to use to penetrate? I have some lanolin and some silicon from previous jobs on the window locks. I have given it a decent hit with the WD40 about an hour ago an...

hi guys, if we sell our home and live on the road full time, how can we arrange any mail if we are not staying anywhere for long periods? thanks daz

Hi I was strolling past the local VW dealer and noticed a sign written Amarok XXL on display. Never seen that before It said VW factory endorsed. The company is Adaptive Manufacturing and has a web site; https://www.adaptivemanufacturing.com.au/ Might be of interest for someone looking for a...

Hey everyone, I'm looking to prepare for the heat as soon as possible as i travel with my cat. Does anyone have any good tips to keep the motorhome cool in the summer months? I was looking at getting some reflectix type materiel for the windows to make block out shades but not sure where to get this from. An...

We do a lot of forest and national park camping, wondering what policies cover fallen trees and branches. Have you had a claim and what was it like dealing with the insurance company. Thanks