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Hi, I have an MUX and am considering installing a diesel chip but have read both good and bad reports about chips and whether they void the warranty. Thanks, Mike

Hi, I recently had a stone crack/chip my windscreen. I was in Ballina NSW, and contacted Wisecracks, and they were absolutely amazing, and filled the crack the next day for $65. Windscreens O'Brien were double this. Fabulous friendly efficient service. My tip would be as soon as it happens to you, tr...

Hi all, started travelling a few years ago & had looked at your website to pick up ideas to fit the car out. This year did the west half of Aust & north west after a few fine tuning trips around NSW & Southern Coast. Seem to be busier than ever with the luxury of not having to work!

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Just got an email from BOOST this morning and they have increased their data offered on their mobile plans. https://boost.com.au/anytime-plus-faqs/ Pretty good value me thinks.......

Little Suzie was talking to her teacher about whales. The teacher said it was physically impossible for a whale to swallow a human because it was a very large mammal and its throat was very small. But Little Suzie argued that Jonah was swallowed by a whale. Irritated, the teacher reiterated that a whal...

hi all planning a trip next year in cooler times say from Windorah to Birdsville via Betoota. I want to know 20 foot van with high clearance van what prep do I need to do? Ive onlh taken on a little bit of dirt bugga all to be honest. Just want as many tips as possible. -- Edited by fiddlestix on Tuesday 30th o...

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For Sale is an Allied Magnesium Wheel fitted with a LT 245/75/R16 tire (99% rubber remaining) together with mounting bracket for the rear bar of the caravan. These items are in excellent condition and are located on the Fraser Coast Queensland. $250 ONO

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Senior citizens in West Australian towns are paying up to $280 more to renew their driver's licences due to a lack of private GP services. Many regional towns, like Derby in the west Kimberley, do not have a GP service that will bulk bill seniors for a fitness to drive medical. https://www.abc.net.au...

Im looking at getting some of those small clamp on anti flap straps. the ones that have a Velcro strap that goes around the top bar of the awning frame. Is the Velcro strap firm enough to stop the flapping. The full length aluminium bars would be better but also very costly compared to the straps. Ross

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-10-30/womans-face-paralysed-after-a-tick-burrowed-in-her-ear/10447008?smid=Page:%20ABC%20News-Facebook_Organic&WT.tsrc=Facebook_Organic&sf201109526=1-- Edited by Weevil on Wednesday 31st of October 2018 08:21:18 A...

Could anyone give me a heads up where to locate hub domes. I somehow lost one on our last trip and am having trouble to find a replacement. Have looked on faithful Ebay to no avail In anticipation John

It was a disastrous year for the farmers. Rain fell and fell until the government relief agency had to step in and lend a hand. It must have been terrible, a government worker said to a farmer. All that rain. Could have been worse, calmly answered the farmer. My neighbour had more rain than me. Hows tha...

Hi all, anyone having problems with Clearviw mirrors rubber seals corroding and running down the car doors. Ive had mine for nearly four years on a 105 series Landcruiser and it is becoming a real problem when I wash the vehicle or when it rains. Black rubber stains all the way down the paintwork. Its si...

My AGM battery is sitting at 12.7 - 12.75. Is this considered fully charged?

Hi Everybody, Subject: Heating when no power: We do require heating as we seem to van in winter a bit and we are unashamed sooks. When on power, we just have the blow heater on 1.2kW with the thermostat on nothing. I am not prepared to pay 2.5 grand for a heater but I do notice there are diesel/12volt...