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Have any of you called into a farm, and asked to stay overnight, have a chat and offer a 6 pack of beer, mention you could just pull over on the roadside but like the security of some ones property. i am an ex farmer.

Need some of these to put the NSW/Qld fires out...........an oldie doing the rounds again.

Hi People, Im having a little trouble figuring out how to wire up my thetfrod cassette toilet (C223-CS). The instructions / wiring diagram is a little confusing. There is a 4 pole housing to wire it up and it states that Grey and Pruple wires are used for remote pump relais. The wiring diagram then has...

Please pause at 11 am this morning, in whichever timezone you may be. Don't let the shopping centres take this away from us, or even our own so time poor lives.

Remember when your mum and dad used to say that to you to reassure you , I wonder if you could say that in good faith , these days ?

Are there any 12V air conditioners (including evaporative) that may be good for a Caravan that I could consider? Not sure if theres any new technology that has come out in recent times here. Im assuming a true condenser based air con probably is not available/appropriate for 12V, but then perhaps a...

Does anyone know where I can beg, borrow & as a last resort buy a 17,1/2 inch rim for 814D Mercedes bus? Call on 07/49854440 but please don't sound like a telemarketer. Bill

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There is some current banter on the forum about living life on the road and the downside of this decision once the novelty has worn off. After working for the majority of your life and usually being occupied from 9 to 5 or even longer and at the weekends come home to gardens and lawns and socialising with...

We just completed a 4 week round trip from Lake Macquarie through western NSW, the South Australian Riverland, along the Murray River, back through the Riverina and the western plains. We stayed on a property 40kms out of Echuca for a few days but for the rest of the time we stayed in CPs. Great experie...

A couple of my Eurovision widows seem to stick to the rubber seal if not used for some time. Such as in storage. Does anyone have a solution to stop this? I did think of rubbing something on the seal such as olive oil, but this could effect the rubber.

I found out that my Landlord's insurance does not cover property other than Strata Title. Even though I made a small claim years ago for a cooktop without any problems. They have been happily taking my money for a decade & I clearly told them originally that the property was not Stata Title. If you a...

Hi can anyone tell me how they charge their laptop when free camping. We have been starting the generator, there must be an easier way. i have a MacBook Pro and cant get a 12 volt charger for it. thankyou Jill

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Yesterday I saw a BT50 (new) set up to tow a little van, little and light, and yes a WDH. he would have to keep looking in the rear view to know he was towing anything. I have seen a few but that took the cake.

Good morning everyone, We are picking up our van in 2 weeks. We already have the standard yellow ramps for leveling but I was googling chocks for the legs when an ad for "OziBlock n Chock" leveling system and leg pads came up. They look terrific. Is anyone out there using them and, if so, how have you fou...

I have been receiving emails from Tasmanian Ferry about places to you must see driving, one that looks good is called "Wild West" it takes you from Stanley westerly and then south to Arthur River (sealed Rd) then further south heading towards Strahan via Corinna (major section unsealed) has anyone...

Not sure who Gary J Matthews is but he's not happy..........cheers Bob WHY MANY PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD HATE GLOBALISATION By Gary J. Matthews (a Vietnam Veteran) Ten years ago Australia had five car manufacturers, Ford, GMH, Toyota, Nissan and Mitsubishi. Now we have none. All gone overseas...

Hi all. Recently retired and soon to be on the road. I'm trying to set up my van for bush and free camping. Does anyone have recommendations on generators suitable to run the fridge/freezer, AC and lights? Many thanks in aadvance. Richard and Gaye

Where do you good folk carry your portable solar panels. I have suit case type 1.2m x 700 cant find anywhere safe for them in or on caravan or ranger with canopy. Any help would be appreciated thanks