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Well really I have not lost a cent due to the current huge drop in the Australian Share market. Just the value of the portfolio has taken a hit. Only loose $$$$ if one sells. And now is not the time to sell. Fully franked dividends will still flow as normal. ASX or any sharemarket is the most unpredictabl...

I'm fully aware that this is my 3rd post on this topic, and apology in advance. 1. I`m a "0 Hero", PSA of 0.00. as of 9.30am this morning. 2. And this is the real reason for my post, and I am fully aware that many have been down the path of my last 8 weeks. Sooooooooo. PLEASE. Wives, Daughters, Sons, Grandies,...

Hi, this could be tricky and will try to explain. Cheap 22" digital tv with dvd player. Wingard butterfly arial with amplifyer. When it was very windy in victoria the other day the picture was pixaly, indicating a poor signal. Same next day. Today, new location ran the auto tune NO signal, others in the...

Hi all. This is just my observation but I thought that I would put it out there. I have been taking an extra close look at all the caravan rollovers over the past year or two. I think all of them look like tandem off road vans of over 20 in length. Which brings me to think that there is either a problem with thes...

Sadly a near new Avan Camper was stolen recently at Batemans Bay while the owner had it parked in a local roadside spot for sale - what a mean nasty act by someone . But it brings to light just how easy it is for this to happen . I have heard of units with ball and wheel locks just being dragged away by a chain . If...

Hello all Driving from Hughenden to Leonora to take on a 6 month property sit late September. Driving Pathfinder Ti 2008. Not towing this trip. Have all terrain coooers on car.usually at 35psi. What should we drop the pressure to on the gravel road. Has anyone done that road recently. What is it li...

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Hi, Im new to this site, so Im sorry in advance for posting this probably already covered question. What brake controller did you choose for your vehicle and why did you choose it. Has anyone gone for "Elecbrakes". This system appeals because you can use multiple vehicles to tow your van. Your input wo...

could anybody recommend a good satalite phone to buy.thanks in advance

Hey there fellow nomads, I have a Coromal Mirage 455 with stuffed lifting struts and I cannot read the details on them ie: how much pressure (nms) they are supposed to have in them! I am wanting to get new ones made and the strut place needs to know that info. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks i...

Hi, A newbie to the Forum. Retired last year, whilst I have been a nomad growing up I am now a fully fledged grey nomad ! Looking forward to many great trips around this great country of ours and looking forward to reading others experiences and recommendations for places to see. Did a practice run from S...

The 1st AffairA married man was having an affair with his secretary.One summer day they went to her place and made love all afternoon.Exhausted, they fell asleep and woke up at 8 PM.The man hurriedly dressed and told his lover to take his shoes outside and rub them in the grass and dirt. He put on his s...

Here is a handy little toy that can have quite a few different applications in the van - check fridge temp...freezer temp...wheel bearing temp...airconditioner temp...ambient temp...cooking oil temp...oven temp... - the list goes on and on. Anyway, I bought one from China for $9.99 incl postag...

Decided to winter in Darwin this year, last year the Cape, and thought some might be interested in the associated costs. Distance travelled: 11,359 K's Diesel: 1,505 Ltrs Highest: $2.076 Barkley Roadhouse NT Lowest: $1.310 St George Qld Average: $1.563 Cara...

The great Dave Allen............

Guy walking on a beach in Clifden (on the far west coast of Ireland) when he kicks a bottle, he bends down and picks it up and brushes some of the dirt off so he could read the label, when suddenly a genie comes out of the bottle, "thank you for releasing me said the genie I'll grant you one wish" the guy think...

Done about 20,000 km. It is greased, just starting to wear the chrome off to the copper coating. Just can't get my head around having steel to steel bearing surface without lubrication.

I am looking at a new van & have been told not to get one with a front window or boot. I have been told that when it rains & you are driving, the combined speed of the vehicle & the rain can force water under the seals of the window & boot.I can see how it could happen, but, does it happen in real...

Hi, Im a new member and have just bought a 1993 Mazda T3500 bus that has already been converted to a motorhome.I am thinking about installing an air conditioner, has anyone else already done this to their motorhome and if so, what brand, model and approximate price would I be looking at?Thanks in advan...

Received these in an email, some I haven't seen before, can anyone put a town to the pictures. I remember someone suggesting before to make our own list of silos to visit. 1: 2: Thallon 3: 4: Nullawil 5: Grenfell 6: Rochester 2 more to get............cheers -- Edited by Bobdown on Tuesday 30th...