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Channel7 · Channel7

Good afternoon,I am a Channel 7 news reporter in Sydney, and am working on a story based on new figures from Bankwest. The report found a 6.6% rise in business ownership among those aged 65 or older. It's the highest growth among all age groups. Tomorrow, we would love to interview someone in or near...

Cadpete · Cadpete

Hi Folks, Thought about putting this in Tech area but thought more replies likely here. I am going overseas soon and am looking at getting an android tablet. What recommendations (or warnings!) / pointers do you have to be able to run Wikicamps. TIA Pete

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi all, 1.How does a Council Ranger define ( If you carry Percription Medications with you) the difference between( No over night camping) and Pulled up for a rest ( Pit Stop) If you are parked just off the road ( STILL hitched up,& Feeling Unwell) in a rest area displayed by road signage....

kiwijims · kiwijims

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-06-08/mining-downturn-provides-tourism-opportunity/6529860?section=wa

TommyG · TommyG

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-06-07/cattle-on-wa-roads-putting-lives-at-risk/6528352

Very happy camper · Very happy camper

Hello everyone , here is a warning for NSW http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/severe.shtml take care

gandk · gandk

Hi All After reading the question about parking for Spirit of Tas I thought as we are thinking of going over to the small isle next year I better find out how far ahead we need to book. Being from North Qld we obviously will only be going in spring/summer (approx. end Oct) otherwise wouldn't get out of bed b...

aussietraveller · aussietraveller

It's been a long time since our last photo competition we must be due for another one soon I suggest the topic being Sunsets or Sunrise as I am sure there are many of us who love a good sunrise or sunset.

peterwm · peterwm

During conversations with others, some travellers are not aware of correct tyre pressure when travelling on the tar whilst towing. If pressure is too low tyres are said to be in the ground creating unnecessary drag and being concave, if pressure is too high tyre is convex wearing out in the centre, a...

herks · herks

Hi folks Wife and I are looking to buy our first van. Don't want to tow anything too big as it is just the 2 of us. So while asking around there seems to be a wide opinion as to the safety issues around single axle vans if one should suffer a flat/blowout and the risk of an accident. Personally I would be happy w...

Kendo · Kendo

A trip to Moonta ealier this year revealed a caravan Park with a substantial Rabbit population, a visit to Tanunda a few weeks ago had exactly the same thing. An extract from THE BUNNY BULLETIN - Scary Numbers: Rabbit Reproduction Rates. One female rabbit and her offspring can theoretically produce...

PETER ZMIGROD · PETER ZMIGROD

Will my 2014 mazda bt 50 charge twin 105ah agm batteries in my goldstream camper van. I have redarc isolator and 50 amp andersen plug.Also have twin 80watt solar panels on roof of camper.Can any one advise TIA

Mike196 · Mike196

Afternoon All, Any suggestion on a reasonable riced CP on the North side of Brisbane in late Aug? Any and all suggestions greatfully accepted. Regards, Mike. -- Edited by Mike196 on Sunday 7th of June 2015 04:38:29 PM

kiwijims · kiwijims

Monday 4 May 2015 - 5:30 AM If you live in an area south of a line from Albany to Lake King to Salmon Gums to Israelite Bay continue to take action and stay safe with more dangerous weather to come. This includes people in or near Esperance and Ravensthorpe, but does not included Albany. Thi...

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Just checking my Email and have one from.................. Grey Nomads Issue 98.................... I did not open it just deleted it. .........IS THERE SUCH, FROM GREY NOMADS WEBSITE. Hey Jim

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi all, Listed out camper for sale for the very first time, to see if the long weekend would help would bee buyers get out and about. I have no idea how these barstead's work / or know my Email address. We received a Spam mail saying:...................... Inquirey sale of your camper ID No..............

JayDee · JayDee

Finally got around to using correct tow ball weight scales to check my ball weight. It came up 170kg. Our van tare is 2180kg with atm of 2670kg. So is thing result in the ball park.?/ Is it good or bad??? Jay&Dee I have searched and found that should be approx 10% of ATM which equates to:- 267kg and our s...

RLLakeside · RLLakeside

In the old days I would leave the boat drive to the city up collins st then left into elizebeth st to victoria st and then into sydney rd which used to be the hume highway.but then sydney rd took me to the m31 freeway and off I went . My question is whats to stop me doing that now aaat that time of the morning Ray...

Millar family · Millar family

G'day, We have a 2006 Jayco Destiny, and last night all of the 12volt went out. We managed to get the power outlets working but we have no lights, heater, lav flush, etc. The 240 volt is working normall. All of the fuses are OK, even changed a couple to make sure. Does any one have any ideas, bearing in mind t...

blaze · blaze

I like to get there a bit early but where can I park up while I wait for boarding, caravan is 24 foot cheers blaze

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Channel 7 Interview (Preview) Good afternoon,I am a Channel 7 news reporter in Sydney, and am working on a story based on new figures from Bankwest. The report found a 6.6% rise in business ownership among those aged 65 or older. It's the highest growth among all age groups. Tomorrow, we would love to interview someone in or near...	Channel7	2	1011	12:32 PM Jun 10, 2015 by JayDee
	Good choice of Android tablet for Wikicamps? (Preview) Hi Folks, Thought about putting this in Tech area but thought more replies likely here. I am going overseas soon and am looking at getting an android tablet. What recommendations (or warnings!) / pointers do you have to be able to run Wikicamps. TIA Pete	Cadpete	9	1342	12:06 PM Jun 10, 2015 by Cadpete
	Getting around the ( LAW) and free camping. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi all, 1.How does a Council Ranger define ( If you carry Percription Medications with you) the difference between( No over night camping) and Pulled up for a rest ( Pit Stop) If you are parked just off the road ( STILL hitched up,& Feeling Unwell) in a rest area displayed by road signage....	Hey Jim	38	2538	11:32 AM Jun 10, 2015 by Bruce and Bev
	Mining downturn opens door for 'neglected' Pilbara tourism industry (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-06-08/mining-downturn-provides-tourism-opportunity/6529860?section=wa	kiwijims	6	1083	11:17 AM Jun 10, 2015 by TommyG
	Cattle on North West roads. (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-06-07/cattle-on-wa-roads-putting-lives-at-risk/6528352	TommyG	8	985	08:41 AM Jun 10, 2015 by Wizardofoz
	dangerous weather warning for NSW (Preview) Hello everyone , here is a warning for NSW http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/severe.shtml take care	Very happy camper	2	616	08:02 PM Jun 9, 2015 by Very happy camper
	WHEN TO BOOK FOR SPIRIT OF TASMANIA?????? (Preview) Hi All After reading the question about parking for Spirit of Tas I thought as we are thinking of going over to the small isle next year I better find out how far ahead we need to book. Being from North Qld we obviously will only be going in spring/summer (approx. end Oct) otherwise wouldn't get out of bed b...	gandk	17	4680	05:51 PM Jun 9, 2015 by gandk
	Photo competition (Preview) It's been a long time since our last photo competition we must be due for another one soon I suggest the topic being Sunsets or Sunrise as I am sure there are many of us who love a good sunrise or sunset.	aussietraveller	8	921	04:40 PM Jun 9, 2015 by Webmaster
	Tyres Running Into Or On Top of Bitumen (Preview) During conversations with others, some travellers are not aware of correct tyre pressure when travelling on the tar whilst towing. If pressure is too low tyres are said to be in the ground creating unnecessary drag and being concave, if pressure is too high tyre is convex wearing out in the centre, a...	peterwm	8	1583	12:48 PM Jun 9, 2015 by Gundog
	Single or Duel Axle?? (Preview) Hi folks Wife and I are looking to buy our first van. Don't want to tow anything too big as it is just the 2 of us. So while asking around there seems to be a wide opinion as to the safety issues around single axle vans if one should suffer a flat/blowout and the risk of an accident. Personally I would be happy w...	herks	10	1548	08:12 AM Jun 9, 2015 by Radar
	Why don't we learn from the lessons of the past? (Preview) A trip to Moonta ealier this year revealed a caravan Park with a substantial Rabbit population, a visit to Tanunda a few weeks ago had exactly the same thing. An extract from THE BUNNY BULLETIN - Scary Numbers: Rabbit Reproduction Rates. One female rabbit and her offspring can theoretically produce...	Kendo	12	1233	10:35 PM Jun 8, 2015 by Radar
	bt 50 battery charging question (Preview) Will my 2014 mazda bt 50 charge twin 105ah agm batteries in my goldstream camper van. I have redarc isolator and 50 amp andersen plug.Also have twin 80watt solar panels on roof of camper.Can any one advise TIA	PETER ZMIGROD	2	2065	09:19 PM Jun 8, 2015 by D and D
	Caravan Pk north side of Brisbane (Preview) Afternoon All, Any suggestion on a reasonable riced CP on the North side of Brisbane in late Aug? Any and all suggestions greatfully accepted. Regards, Mike. -- Edited by Mike196 on Sunday 7th of June 2015 04:38:29 PM	Mike196	9	935	08:50 PM Jun 8, 2015 by Mike196
	Dangerous Weather Warning for South West W.A. (Preview) Monday 4 May 2015 - 5:30 AM If you live in an area south of a line from Albany to Lake King to Salmon Gums to Israelite Bay continue to take action and stay safe with more dangerous weather to come. This includes people in or near Esperance and Ravensthorpe, but does not included Albany. Thi...	kiwijims	7	832	08:32 PM Jun 8, 2015 by pricey43
	May be another SCAM Folks (Preview) Just checking my Email and have one from.................. Grey Nomads Issue 98.................... I did not open it just deleted it. .........IS THERE SUCH, FROM GREY NOMADS WEBSITE. Hey Jim	Hey Jim	24	1687	07:35 PM Jun 8, 2015 by rayn_boh
	Scumbags allready circling (Preview) Hi all, Listed out camper for sale for the very first time, to see if the long weekend would help would bee buyers get out and about. I have no idea how these barstead's work / or know my Email address. We received a Spam mail saying:...................... Inquirey sale of your camper ID No..............	Hey Jim	11	1843	07:33 PM Jun 8, 2015 by Dougwe
	Ball Weight (Preview) Finally got around to using correct tow ball weight scales to check my ball weight. It came up 170kg. Our van tare is 2180kg with atm of 2670kg. So is thing result in the ball park.?/ Is it good or bad??? Jay&Dee I have searched and found that should be approx 10% of ATM which equates to:- 267kg and our s...	JayDee	10	2092	03:45 PM Jun 8, 2015 by Fx2106
	melb to sydney (Preview) In the old days I would leave the boat drive to the city up collins st then left into elizebeth st to victoria st and then into sydney rd which used to be the hume highway.but then sydney rd took me to the m31 freeway and off I went . My question is whats to stop me doing that now aaat that time of the morning Ray...	RLLakeside	9	868	03:37 PM Jun 8, 2015 by Long Weekend
	12volt power. (Preview) G'day, We have a 2006 Jayco Destiny, and last night all of the 12volt went out. We managed to get the power outlets working but we have no lights, heater, lav flush, etc. The 240 volt is working normall. All of the fuses are OK, even changed a couple to make sure. Does any one have any ideas, bearing in mind t...	Millar family	13	1791	01:30 PM Jun 8, 2015 by Dougwe
	where to park while waiting to board the sprit in melbourne (Preview) I like to get there a bit early but where can I park up while I wait for boarding, caravan is 24 foot cheers blaze	blaze	12	1193	12:15 PM Jun 8, 2015 by blaze
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