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None of us have been everywhere in Australia but if all us grey nomads combined our photo's the result would probably cover most of it. This is the spot to try and stump each other as to where a particular scenic photo has been taken. Please include something in the photos submitted that will be an obviou...
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What's the weather like where you are?
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Are you boiling hot, freezing cold, or soaking wet? Is the wind howling or is there a gentle sea breeze cooling you as you sip a pina colada on the beach? Feel free to use this section to let other nomads know how the weather is where you are in this wonderful country, and how you are planning to make the most...
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MAGIC Place you have been...
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For me two places stand out ( more will come to mind, but I'm a senior so I am having a moment) 1 Mataranka, a stunning spot I thought, the springs are usually full of grey nomads immersed in the warm water, the meals at the resaurant were fantastic and the Van Park though a bit on the dusty side was very clean...
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The following is on a trucking companies web site to assist drivers who will be on the highways with trucks: https://centurion.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Driver-Road-Safety-Tips-Card.pdf Copy and past onto your browser.
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Fire Updates
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for those travelling around NSW this might be a good site http://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/ thanks Cindy for making this a sticky with this crisis still going -- Edited by milo on Wednesday 23rd of October 2013 11:14:43 AM
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Hi everybody. Just wanted to let you all know that – due to ‘overwhelming’ public demand – we have recently extended our line of grey nomads merchandise. You can see the range at our shop here. I know there was some chat on here a month or two ago about people wanting shirts and I am delighted to say we have...
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Having to sell our van..
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Hi Everyone, the time has come for us to sell our van as we have not been capable these last few of years. Question is how much do caravans depreciate per years these days? Bought it second hand in 2013. Aussie Paul
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To be Taxed or not to be Taxed.
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I was just wondering as to how many types of taxes will we are hit with in our country. I am not referring to one's income or business tax. But other taxes or tax of another name. For example. some of the could be taxes may be No. 1 would be GST. Fringe benefit tax Capitol gain tax Import duties. Payroll Tax....
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More on the Steibauer performance module
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There was a bit of ignorance demonstrated in a previous posting re these modules, mainly relating to the method of operation - some did not understand the matter of injector DURATION verses increased pressures. No, it won't blow your injector pump up because pressures are not increased - to the pos...
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RV Gard paint protection
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Has anyone got a comment to make about RV Gard caravan paint protection. We bought our new van 3 years ago and were conned into paying $1,600 to have RV Gard applied to the interior and exterior by the retailer in Sydney we bought it from. 3 years on and the exterior white paint is oxidising and needs waxin...
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12V air compressor
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Has anyone had any experience with the Ozito OTAC-1570 ? $65 at Bunnings. The other option is the XTM at Supercheap Auto $299, $149 for members. The XTM seems better quality, but as I don't think we will use the compressor much, I was thinking that for the price difference, the Ozito would do. Collo.
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Has anybody had any contact with NM INSURANCE (Australian Caravan Insurance)
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Just stumbled across these people looking for alternative to QBE with whom I have been with van and cars for years - but for no seeming reason van insurance went from $700-odd to $1800 for $60,000 with 5months lay-up. (!!!!!). They have a specialty division for Jayco vans - I first thought that it migh...
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Crossing WAs Horizontal Falls soon a thing of the past (9news.com.au) It was one of the best days out we had in the Kimberly and a highlight of our trip to WA . Included in the trip was a tour of the inlet telling us about the "history" of the place. I bet they won't ban that. You get a really good aerial...
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Paying to see a natural world
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Ok, I'm cheesed off and maybe I shouldnt be because we dont attend touristy places often. It all started years ago when a mate and I arrived at the 12 Apostles modern car park (we now live nearby in Camperdown) and eager to look we found we needed to pay an entry fee. We turned around. Funny enough there wa...
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Travel from Kuranda to Cairns
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Hi, I am intending to take my Pajero and 18 Ft van from Kuranda to Cairns. I have driven it once without a van and remember it as being very steep. Is it advisable to do this with a van or is there an alternative route that I should be considering. Thanks in advance.
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Don't go too close
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A 'vanning associate of mine has just sent me an e-mail - during the night they heard a bit of a bump and didn't think much of it. This morning, they are 15 meters from the cliff instead of about 50 where they were camped!!! The fall is about 150 long!!! Seems all the rain has softened the ground? WOW!! ...
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Offgrid Electrical setup
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Hi All, Now aiming to setup a van for offgrid use. Having completed our previous camper setup (12V solar, MPPT, DCtoDC, 240V charger, AGM battery) I am considering a new approach to the van. I was hoping to find out if anyone is using a 48V LiFePO4 DC setup with 240V inverter/bypass & solar input. ...
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Motorhomes with electric roll-down bed
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I have seen some m/h's with an electric roll-down bed in the roof - do you think that this would make the m/h top heavy when travelling? especially with an innerspring mattress on it.
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Sydney to Carinda
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Hi everyone,A couple of questions , is it possible to do this on sealed roads?Any suggestions on a stop over half way to 3/4s of the way there ?Any recommendations for a good road map ? non electronic.Im on a ship just now and internet not great at times so maybe a while before I answer, but I will answer t...
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Hi All, something to ponder about! I like t share a recent horrible experience I had with my Toyota Coaster
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The Vehicle is a 2008 Model import from Japan, converted in Brisbane to their Diamond Series it has presently 172,000 Km.On a recent trip we arrived on a camp site Friday night, the vehicle performed perfectly going over the Snowy Mountains. Saturday morning we received a call informing us that a Bu...
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