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A huge cricket fan. Almost got withdrawal symptoms when this blasted virus curtailed almost all cricket this year. I am salivating at the thought of the India Test series in December. At the moment thank god there is at least a series going on in one part of the world.. England who is taking on the men fro...

Want to discuss your paperclip collection or the price of tea in China? This is the spot to go ‘off topic’ and talk about anything not related to grey nomads and travelling around Australia. Just one rule here (besides keeping posts friendly and respectful) – please no religion or politics. Thanks...

From the ABC; OUTBACK QLD TOWN COMMON PLAN What do you use the common for? What should happen to it? Longreach Regional Council is developing a 10-year plan for town commons in Ilfracombe, Isisford, Yaraka and Longreach. ... And they want to hear from you Have your say: https://www.surveymonkey.co...

I was thinking of buying one of these heaters for our Motorhome , the reason is I dont want to connect to the diesel tank as Im a not confident doing this. Has anyone got one and are they any good? How long will a fill of diesal last. thanks. Kevin.

Hi All, We are planning on moving back to WA in about 6 weeks time and will need to cross the border at Eucla. We are driving across from Melbourne and it looks like we will be able to drive straight through SA without quarantining, but as things stand now we will need to quarantine in WA. Ideally, we woul...

Yes folks its that time again where I have to do our van service, need to find a friendly caravan park that will let me do the bearings, get my check list out and start going over the vehicle. I do a 12 monthly check, takes me a few days as my check list has over a hundred items to go over.

Hi guys, our first post here! We are awaiting the completion of our new Franklin Razor van (due in a few weeks), and we need some advice/recommendations on the wiring of the car (Mazda BT50). We already have the Mazda standard tow kit and electric breaks fitted. The auto electrician that the van deale...

Hi where in Adelaide can you get your van checked for right weight (for future use) Cheers michael

Rules for your Daughters Boyfriend , Rule One: If you pull into my driveway and honk, youd better be delivering a package, because youre sure as hell not picking anything up. Rule Two: You do not touch my daughter in front of me. You may glance at her, so long as you do not peer at anything below her neck. I...

A woman joins a country club and when she hears the guys talking about their golf round: She says. "I played on my college's golf team. I was pretty good. Mind if I join you next week?" No one wants to say 'yes', but they're on the spot Finally, one man says. "Okay, but we start at 6:30 a.m." He figures the ear...

Looking toward my future travels, and need to learn about being on the road. So after reading the RSS news feed for years, and visit the site too. It was about time I sign up for the forum Home base is near the Gippsland lakes, in Victoria. Gavin

The last place I visited overseas was Thailand back in 2015. War Cemetery. King's Palace. -- Edited by Richie148 on Tuesday 14th of July 2020 12:42:13 PM -- Edited by Richie148 on Tuesday 14th of July 2020 12:45:10 PM

Would anyone know the water tank/ water heater and toilet capacities for a 2004 Winnebago Freewind. I have tried Winnebago Australia with no success.

Hi all, My husband and I have just purchased our first motor home, it is a 2007 Ford Transit Winnebago. There are 2 solar panels on the roof and and inverter with 2 deep-cycle batteries. I don't know the sizes of any of these items yet as we don't get to pick up our baby until Saturday. The sellers have to...

Queensland police are enforcing the new coronavirus border restrictions, looking out for what's been dubbed 'interstate people-smuggling'. Restrictionsnow apply to anyone arriving from Victoria - even returning Queensland residents - requiring them pay for two weeks' compulsory hotel qua...

Hi all, My first post so please be gentle........ We're about to embark on our first vanning adventure after recently purchasing a new 18.6 metre Zone RV caravan which I intend to tow with our 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee, which is what leads me to this forum..... Can anyone advise the best brand of Shocker...