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HI everyone, We finally sorted everything out and would like to introduce you to Disco Duck and the Cuddy. Setting off on our odyssey on 24 Jan. We are at Plan F due to fires and water. Starting in the Riverina rather than the south coast.

Hi all, wondering if anyone is using or has used a Spot Tracker. Im looking at one and would love hear any experiences with it.

The ubiquitous E-bay diesel heaters: how long does a 10L tank of diesel last in a Victorian winter? (In Rutherglen, if you like :) ) Just trying to get a sense of how much diesel I need to carry for remote camping in winter.

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Leaked report describes Federal Parliament's cyber security as having 'low level of maturity': https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-02-13/leaked-report-describes-parliament-cyber-security-low-maturity/11953860 Federal Parliament failed to develop effectiv...

But nicely please :) I think I have almost sorted out the new tow vehicle and, in a month or two, intend to take my caravan and head north from Melbourne. I have been a full time nomad for 12 months so have some experience and with the new vehicle intend to do a long trip over the winter "up north". There's jus...

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Hi all, I will be hitting the road again soon and plan to take my IQ4 Foxtel box with me. The new box requires 2 cables connected to the satelitte to work fully but am told it will still work with one cable but you will not be able to record. My question is will a splitter with one IN terminal with multiple OUT t...

Would this be a problem you think?

*Dear Sir, I am writing in response to your request for additional information in Block 3 of the accident report form. I put "poor planning" as the cause of my accident. You asked for a fuller explanation and I trust the following details will be sufficient.... I am a bricklayer by trade. On the day of th...

After moving to Mt Barker 4 months ago, finally got my shed built with a caravan carport attached. It has a dedicated 15 amp GPO, 2 clear skylights to trickle charge the solar all day long. The door is facing the house, up a couple of steps, so loading is straightforward from the laundry. Cheers Bob ...

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Hi Guys, I am bringing to life a tired old 1977 Millard "west side" caravan and I am looking to purchase some caravan siding (or panelling) called Austral Bronze, if anyone on here has some or knows someone who has please let me know 0418689581 I believe that this particular siding has not been made for a...

Does anybody have a good suggestion for the best way of securing my caravan from theft, while parked in a back paddock that doesn't have a padlock on the gate towards the road? i.e. gate-padlock is not feasible, because owner drives in and out of that gate nearly every day. Wheel clamp? Towbar locking g...

Not sure where this should actually be posted but I am looking for house sitter for our property at Rutherglen in North East Victoria from late May until September 1 We are on two acres of land on the edge of town. Person we are looking for will be required to look after one cat and depending on the weather m...

Had our 3 year old van serviced this week, it gets done annually by one of the biggest and longest established van workshops in Melbourne. The only 'concern' raised this time was deteriorated valve stems showing cracks and perishing, including the spare which has always been covered and never used....

I have little tolerance for TV ads that are untruthful or inaccurate. As a Grey Nomad the Holden Trailblazer TV ad annoyed me. The ad clearly show the Holden Trailblazer towing a Trailer/Caravan that is clearly wider than the Tug. My understanding is that Australian ADR's clearly state that you mu...

From ABC News, photo Amanda Rose:

Just thought we might be able to get the ball rolling again. These are a couple of shots as we traveled the Oodnadatta Track. Great to camp with not a thing in site!!