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Since this has long been a bugbear of mine, I figured that a few observations would not go amiss. I hasten to add that the following does not apply to all road users obviously! but a bloody big majority from my observations. Do not give way to a vehicle already in the roundabout unless you are less than 3...

Am going to be in Port Hedland in a couple of weeks time. My 2009 Ford Ranger needs a 180,000km service. Can any GN's recommend a place to take the Ranger for a service that is reputable and does not charge like a wounded bull. thanks in anticipation.

Hi all, I have a reversing camera in my vehicle and one on the back of the caravan, both cable connected to the monitor. My problem is that the camera on the van shows up as very bright with excessive contrast compared to the one on the car. Any idea as to why they would be so different??? The one on the van is p...

i subscribed to above mag for many years.i prepaid for about 18 copies.they closed up months ago.has anybody been paid for advanced copies they will never receive.i will never do that again.FRED has been very quite in all of this .i have written to them several times but no reply.one big rip off

Hi to all members of the Grey Nomads, Chris & Andrew here. We have recently retired & decided a year or so ago we would buy a new motorhome & travel around Australia. We have no timetable as such, though reckon 1 to 2 years to do a circumnavigation of this Great Land will see us happy. We aren't...

Just a query about Satellite TV Looking at putting it into or onto Van ,Can i run it on a computer screen or must it go through a Tv We already have the decoder box and card which we use at home Where would the best place to get the parts from, like dish ,and what size is recommended would secondhand parts be ok...

On our last trip I ended up in Collarenabri, NSW, quite by accident, semi-concious and in need of an Ambo. I was admitted to the local Health Care Centre (Hospital), diagnosed with an acute Viral / Bacterial chest / lung infection and kept there for 10 days. As an aside, whilst in there, I was also diagno...

I recently purchased a dual voltmeter/ammeter. I have connected the voltage wiring across the van battery terminals, but as there are multiple points to wire to, where do I connect the two wires to give me amp draw. The van has a solar panel on the roof with solar regulator and a battery charger in circu...

We are 2 weeks away from heading up to NT. With a very poor wet season I am wondering how Litchfield is looking? Appreciate any feedback. Will be also staying in Darwin and hoping the crowds will be thinning out by then. Haven't been to Darwin since 2002 and haven't been on the Savannah Way since 2011. We...

Since July 2017, I have visited about nine doctors. Also physios, acupuncture people etc. They were/are too bloody stupid to realize what was/is wrong with me. Until a female doctor collated all the information, then advised me that I have contracted OSTIOPOROSIS. (not sure about the spelling) B...

Today marks exactly 6 months since I rolled out of my driveway in Collie WA and headed north on my lap+ of this beautiful country. It has been an awesome adventure so far. As I write this I am camped up at Robbie Robbins Reserve in Darwin. Unfortunately I need some mechanical work done on my home, but thats...

GDay.We have just got back from a '"silo run " .We left Echuca last Monday and had a very easy day [ 3 vans 3 couples ]as none of us had been to St Arnaud we made that our first nights call at the park way up on the hill looking down on the town . Off late next morning to visit all 6 sites at a steady pace with lunch a...

Just recently we stopped at Meriden WA, had difficulty locating any free camping spots. Asked at the local fuel depot, cool response was "I don't know but the cp is next door", in a sour voice. What's the betting he was the owner of both, and a local councilor. Well across the rail line on the main street o...

1 used Tekonsha Primus IQ brake controller with mounting bracket,plug and instructions $60,the other unit is a used Tekonsha Prodigy P3 comes with loom,mouting braket and carry pouch,in box $75.The units are fairly priced as I would like to see them go to a needy caravaner.I can post at the buyers ex...

Good morning everyone, I have just been informed that Bailey Australia will cease operations on 16 August so once again our dream of the GN lifestyle has been shattered - the UK has made this decision for them. They are making a public announcement later today. They cannot manufacture our van s...

must be freezing

Has anyone had these 'hot spots' develop on their panels? After looking closely I see there are several. Is this the beginning of the end?

For all those who like a flutter and a day at the races I hear theres room for us grey nomads at Balaklava (SA) racecourse for a few days around September 11, when the local racing club holds its massive Cup day. Theres power and water available right alongside the track. Yep, got that info straight from...

Some months ago I installed a diesel heater under the seat. The other day, I noticed the outside wood of the seat getting extremely hot. Purchased a special insulating sleeve, but when I opened up the seat, the problem was the outlet tubing had come off the outlet, so under the seat was like a heat cham...

Has anyone done the Windorah to Birdsville road since the big bash was on. Also, whats the road like from Birdsville north to Boulia. We're travelling in a Sprinter van. Cheers