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Hi all - have been from Port Augusta to Hawker on a previous trip but am now looking at going further perhaps to Maree - is the road to there from Hawker sealed and, if not, suitable for a large Motorhome. Thanks

Carinya Station, just out of Lightening Ridge, is the greatest experience you will ever have. Free to stay there , although you can make a donation if you like. Great hospitality from the young couple Jacinda and Joe Barry. there is power, water and a shower and a washing machine. All that is asked in re...

A 10 year old girl asks her mom; Mommy, how was I born? " The mom smiled and replied: Once upon a time daddy and I decided to plant a wonderful little seed. Daddy put it in the earth and I took care of it every day. After a while the seed started to grow more and more leaves, and in a few months it turned i...

With all the discussions going on around weights I ask if there is anybody with knowledge on how the Cvan manufacturers determine the Ratings on the compliance plates. My van has an axle group rating of 2800kg.(dual axle roller rocker leaf springs) The compliance plate is stamped as follows. The...

my optitec V2 caravan mover is not working in forward or reverse. it will swivel left and right but when forward or reverse button is pushed it omits a continuous beep and will not move. it seems like the brake is jammed on or the gears are locked. I have tried different batteries and even connected it to a...

Does anyone know where you can buy these from?

Here's a look at the other side of the story, perhaps some of us need to look at the reasons people behave poorly toward Nomads. A sense of entitlement along with a poor attitude will certainly see all travelers looked at unfavourably. Treat others the way you would like them to treat you. https://www....

I just got back from a 3 month stint working in South Africa and as usual I really enjoyed the experience especially on the weekends which I spent exploring the area. You need to keep your wits about you as there are plenty of people who earn little or no money and are always looking for an opportunity to ge...

A woman is looking at herself in front of the mirror, she says to her husband Ive got wrinkles, bags under my eyes and Im overweight.. tell me something good about myself..Husband replies Well... theres bugger all wrong with your eyesight.

could have been recent cricket as well

Who's going? Camooweal 24/25 August. I think we might miss it. We plan on leaving Cairns around the 20th. We will be just taking it steady out West. Love the family and love leaving them behind.

Idiots and guns..............

You wouldn't pick some of these ........... A cross-section of an undersea cable. These things are octopus eggs. This is the clearest photograph of Mercury that has ever been taken. A geyser just barely before it erupted. A huge dust storm just before it hit Australia in 2013. A zoomed in vi...

Recently had a ranger service .. wheel nuts were definitely over torqued after service .... should be 135nm and were 170nm !! don't think they used a torque wrench just the air gun !! Am I wrong in saying even 135nm appears to be too tight especially for after market wheels ? I struggle to get the nuts...

I'm going to paint my aluminium checker plate tool boxes. Looking for any hints on prep and process. Thanks Hendo

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Hi, We would like to travel from Gippsland in Victoria to Weipa next May. We have a19ft Pop Top Caravan; not Off road. Towing with a Toyota Hilux 4wd. Hopefully someone can advise if the road to Weipa (leaving from Cairns) is safe and sensible to tow a poptop without it falling to pieces. Also wond...

remember this brilliant entertainer. Remember the crow call. Would like to see that segment again. Looked on you tube but could not fond it -- Edited by the rocket on Saturday 3rd of August 2019 01:59:57 PM