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I've read about so many places that I've lost count so knowing how far and wide you've all travelled, I'd love to know how you rate your best spots. I'm especially interested in Eastern Australia but all welcome. Must be pet friendly. -- Edited by Lily2018 on Thursday 22nd of November 2018 02:25:52 P...

Big apology to Australia Deaf Lottery!! My mistake. I was having one of THOSE days. Tried to buy something with my winning prepaid lottery card, and didn't read the instructions, correctly. I'm very sorry. The above lottery is absolutely legal. If all else fails, read the instructions!! Regards....

Every year we like to do a 3 week fly/hire car trip to a destination far away from our base in Melbourne. It makes a nice change from towing our caravan, camper trailer or boat around. The past 2 years we've flown up to Darwin & travelled through Kakadu/Adelaide River/Pine Creek/Katherine. This ye...

A new post from the same place. Snakes, frogs & sweat rash do paradise make! https://wp.me/p8PHoJ-E3

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Hi have a 6KVA diesel generator which i use to run my gear when free camping it has it owe silence box plus it is inside my iveco which i have sound proofed as well it DB was 72 now it 62 DB which when running to me does not seem loud (half deaf anyway) i one trip i was approached by a couple that it was to loud could...

Hi all I have just run our newly purchase motor home over the weigh scales and nearly fell out of the cab 4840kg !!!!! the vehicle is registered as a GVM 4495 Tare 4040 has any one been pulled over by the transport department for over weight vehicle if so what has happened ??? MIGHT HAVE TO GO ON A DI...

I was having a yarn with some people where I am presently camped and heard some rather conflicting opinions on jockey wheels. On the shaft of the jockey wheel are two raised rings about 6 inches apart and on the clamp on the draw bar there is a gap or groove in the clamp.One person told me that the raised rin...

I have heard that free camping, is going to stop, at Kershaw Gardens Rockhampton, in February 2019 I am unable to supply a link, as it is paid subscriptions, for this story If anyone has free link to this story, to confirm it, can they please post it Or perhaps copy and paste the article

A bushfire emergency has been declared in the NSW Hunter region as homes come under threat and authorities warn the situation could intensify if blustery conditions continue. Firefighters gathered at the BP service station near Salt Ash, as the blaze first began on Thursday.The NSW Rural Fire Ser...

Rubber tread still but a different variety, my wife and I are looking to purchase a good good " quality" pair of lightweight hiking boots each , has anyone bought some and where apart from the big rip off outdoor stores . We are off to Tassie for the summer and intend doing a lot of bush walking and hiking ....

Is Coles & Woollies expensive fuel better/more economical than the Independants? Aussie Paul.

I am in the early what do we need stages of converting from a soft wall camper to a custom built, hard walled, camper (caravan). Age is catching up with us, as much as we love the camper trailer.One of the items under consideration is an Evercool Elite 208 ltr, fridge/freezer draw, in lue of the more norma...

Not really sure where I should start this thread so will start here. I'm looking at buying a second hand motor home but so many of them seem to have the over the cabin extra space for another two people or even as a main bed. I would absolutely need to have my bed on the 'ground floor'. I don't need this type of...

I realise this is a very broad subject but I've been wondering for a while what people do with their day when they live on the road full time. Especially when staying in one place for some time. Would really like to hear your thoughts and experiences.

We are looking at full OFF-ROAD vans that have warranty for corrugated dirt roads and are perfect for off-grid living. We have looked at lots and lots of vans and have recently heard of Masterpiece as a contender. Does anyone have one and what is your experience with sales, and more importantly, aft...

Hi, I drive a Mazda CX-9 and the specs say it tows 2 tonne and handles 100kg on the tow ball. The problem is the 2 pop tops I am looking at buying are 108kg and 125kg on the tow ball. Is there any way around this? I don't know much about weight distribution systems. Cheers, Noel

Anyone had one fitted aftermarket? Any recommendations or disappointments? Seems a few on the market, Dometic, plus one just labelled 5.8" caravan and another 7" motorhomes. Heard mixed opinions on wireless ones. Advice appreciated.

We are staying at the Rotary Park in down town Echuca vic. Park is located in the suburb of the town only a couple of Kms from the CBD and the Info Centre. When checking at info Centre don't for ger to ask about the Rotary park Camp site. Heaps of room but must be fully self contained. No Toilet here but a bon...