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Done about 20,000klm replace bought a van put heavy suspension under it $250

The Colonoscopy Now I've been around the world a bit I've had my share of strife Yeah anyway you look at it I've led a pretty varied life I've faced my fears when duty called cause I never quit you see but if you want to see what fear is just mention " Colonoscopy ". See I did that test for bo...

Supplies of face masks are in short supply, Doctors having to work without proper ppe, maybe everything was made in China. This will be a great wake up call, not to export our manufacturing base overseas.

I just received this from 'Reflections'. AN UPDATE FOR OUR COMMUNITY The NSW Minister for Health and Medical Research, The Hon. Brad Hazzard, MP, has now confirmed the NSW position and made an Order under the Public Health Act 2010 which now bans mass gatherings, places restrictions on other gath...

I've moved my UHF into my caravan , watching and listening the traffic on the Barrier Highway . I am in Isolation for 2 weeks minus one day . Just heard on the 2 way that a lot of people are camped on the side of the road . I wonder why that is . Have been hearing discussions of where it may be safe to stop and where...

As I was checking tyre pressures, and as I kicked the last tyre, I wondered how the manufacturer worked out tow ball weight. My thoughts were that since the suspension on our van is a separate assembly, it would make sense, that this assembly remained free to move until construction had finished, then...

Wonder how others feel about this? makes me pretty mad, China doesn't give a damn about the rest of the world,as long as they get what they want. "A second Chinese property company based in Sydney flew more than 80 tonnes of medical supplies on a corporate jet to Wuhan in late February, at the time corona...

Coronavirus restrictions have left many grey nomads with no place to stay, so farmers are helping out: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-03-28/coronavirus-restrictions-prompt-farmers-help-house-grey-nomads/12098228 With a ban on borders and many caravan park...

ABC RN, just heard on the news 2pm, a call for medical people to help in western NSW. (Sorry no link)

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 an Iload but m...

Don't forget to keep checking for these folks. At almost 78 I get my first couple cut out in 2 weeks. You never know when they're going to appear. Cheers, Sheba.

This came up first on UK site! I suppose Qld is further north! Queensland will shut its borders from midnight on Wednesday to slow the spread of coronavirus. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced the state cabinet has made the decision to seal Queensland off from the rest of Australia. Itcomes a...

Hi everone, I am hoping to be our on the road again by the end of the year, and was wondering if anyone travels and house site who also has their own pets with them? Looking forward to anyones stories?

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A BIG HELLO! New to your site, very impressed with the stories, depth of experience and knowledge. New to caravan scene as well, sort of. I have mostly just used a swag or my current VW Van. 2015 Transporter (Best Van Ever, 132kw 4 motion LWB!!!) I have just acquired a 2016 Jayco Swift , not what I set out to...

https://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2020-03-25/nsw-police-will-fine-breaches-for-coronavirus-social-distancing/12089732

G'day all. Cherie and I hope you all remain safe and healthy during these extraordinary times. Cheers.

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Robe SA has expressed concerns re Grey Nomads visiting Robe to self isolate, other towns have similar concerns. "While a popular destination for grey nomads without a permanent base, the Mayor warned them to stay elsewhere given the current climate. "The impact on us [if someone does have coronavi...

Bloody Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Corona virus!!! or it should be called what it is, as it started AGAIN in China. Who would have expected that the Investment Market would take such a huge hit in such a short time. But I guess that the surge in the share market during 2019 and January part of Febru...