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There is no "one" card but there is an Ace (which can be used as a one in many card games and also has three letters).This is interestingCheers . . . .The Chinese invented playing cards in AD 1000 - so herewith some interesting facts and observations about "playing cards": Did you know that the tradition...

We just bought this van secondhand, and it came with nothing. We get the idea from previous vans how to work things, but I like physical copies, in case we have no internet to look it up. I mean: the 3 way fridge, the gas stove top, the grill, the electric pump for the water, the roll out awning, the van itsel...

Well I just popped in to check youse all out because I used to be a member some years ago and I couldn't get my old thingy working so I appear as a newbie. My caravanning days are coming to a close. My wife and I over the last few years have shifted from Wollongong to Tumut and travelled a fair bit mostly arou...

We finally have our old 1985 7mtr self contained van ready to do a month or two trip from here in Geelong heading North to the Murray near SA border and travel East along the Murray as far as practical ( not comfortable doing high country as van heavy and stress about holding up traffic.) 2001 3ltr Turbo N...

I have posted the info below on another forum. Thought I would throw it in here to get your thoughts re the article on bubble wrap. ""My wife... Dee.... was telling me that she heard on TV. that the Federal Government is thinking of instigating a federal loan to householders to the value of $50,000.I am g...

$25 a night. Not many powered sites and most of those will only take illegal 10amp plugs - not your standard caravan plug. Only one shower with a door that wont lock and a 50 lt ot water cylinder. Only 3 water supply points (none at your site) and they often park 'vans right beside those so its difficult...

Finally after a long time with only a few short trips (for various reasons)since Christmas, we are heading off on Monday to the Kimberley's. Planning on taking a couple of weeks to get North via the Inland Hwy and then spend a couple of months looking around, then another month coming back via the Coast...

Hi all seeking a bit of advice ... planning a trip up to Airlie beach and take a day trip out to the islands . Closest car parks to ferry departure is the port of Airlie car park and the marina car park . Has anyone used these parking bays ? and which would you recommend for a small lmotorhome ? or caravan Obvio...

If you have a split system Herron Air command or similar and have an unexplained draught whistling around, have a look at where the two white insulated pipes enter and exit the van. Ours had a 'mistake hole " of 50mm, plus the one they used drilled through bottom of cupboard wall next to rear of unit. A cle...

Since l'm stuck in sunny victoria l decided to run my reverse cycle air con during the night. Temp was supposed to be 1 degree overnight. All was good inside den 15 degrees C. Outside temp hit 4 degrees when the unit suddenly shut down. What the!! Unit was dead. Got out the destruction manual and after re...

What are the rules about taking fruit and vegies across the various borders NSW/ VIC VIC/ SA and SA/Wa - is there a wesite you can check

Hi all weve been on the road since February and have no immediate plans to stop , we have our licenses and rego listed at our daughters address in NSW , our question is does anyone know the rules regarding a tow vehicle , do we have to have a nsw registered car , can we tow a loan vehicle from a relative that liv...

Hi All, A search has revealed a number of suspension topics, but I'd rather have specific information for my issue if possible. I'm aware many have done the same thing so here goes. I have a 2012 early D-max with standard rear suspension except for a set of Super springs. these have sagged a fair bit afte...

For those that view our photos and appreciate the effort to highlight our travels via the camera and give people a glimpse of this great country we call our back yard. You would be aware that we are Grey Nomads and full time on the road that is between house/farm sitting gigs. We have however a base camp no...

we operate with just one 120 amp battery when freecamping looking at installing a diesil heater,just had a thought would the heater have a 12 volt fan pushing the the heat through the van and chewing up valuable battery power just something to consider before I buy and install it thanks for any replies...

looking at a short cut from Taroom, north to the Dawson Highway - has anyone been along here and wondering if its sealed

Very funny! My wife and I went to the Royal Agricultural Show and one of the first exhibits we stopped at was the breeding bulls. We went up to the first pen and there was a sign attached that said: "THIS BULL MATED 50 TIMES LAST YEAR" My wife playfully nudged me in the ribs smiled and said, "He mated 50 ti...

Hi all weve been on the road since February and have no immediate plans to stop , we have our licenses and rego listed at our daughters address in NSW , our question is does anyone know the rules regarding a tow vehicle , do we have to have a nsw registered car , can we tow a loan vehicle from a relative that liv...

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