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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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GN Merchandise update
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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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Bayonet cover stuck
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Bbq gas bayonet plastic cover stuck. How to remove it?
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Black Jack Caravan Stand
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Hello Can anyone please tell me why Black Jack has 1600kg and 2000kg lift and what should I consider buying. My van is 19.6. Where can I get a good deal including wiring-I havent been able to find much on price difference on the web Many Thanks for your Help
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Houghton Aircon on Poptop roof?
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Apologies if this has been asked - the Forum Search function doesn't appear to be working. I have a 1999 15' Jayco Starcraft Poptop which currently has a Truma Saphir under-bunk aircond installed. According to the specifications it has 2.4kW max cooling power however over this past summer (with d...
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Caravan repairs Townsville
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Had a possom rip a big hole in skirt on pop top. Can anyone recommend a repairs in Townsville. We live in home hill.
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So, still new to caravans. Lesley, my other half is worried about travelling with food if the fridge moving around and possibly spilling or breaking. Currently most of the food goes into an eski for a days travel only leaving what's in the door and freezer.
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Fiat Ducato motorhomes
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Hi folks. Contemplating buying a used Fiat ducato motorhome and interested to hear reports from travellers who own and use one, and their experience. Thanks in advance! -- Edited by georgiekn on Thursday 13th of December 2018 11:16:31 PM
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Windsor front window cover…
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Weve had some issues with our cover over the front window, and it came off during our current trip to NT. Seeking advice, were thinking of leaving it off, take the brackets off (carefully) put grey plastic plugs into the holes and leave it as is. Any issue with the sun or rain if we do it, of course the insid...
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NO MORE CHANNEL 7 PARTS OF REGIONAL SA / NSW
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For those who are travelling through the Lower South East or Riverland of SA & Griffith NSW, WIN TV ceased broadcast of all live free to air channel 7 programming (7, 7Mate 7Two) as of 23:45hrs (11:45pm) SA time last night, supposedly due to their inability to reach a commercial agreement with 7 We...
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Refurbish old caravan
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Hi. Buying back an old caravan that I used to own, for a project. One of the things I want to do is to replace the side stickers that have shrunk and cracked. How/where would you go about getting replacement stickers made as the caravan manufacturer does not exist anymore. Also is there any preference as...
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Nathan River Rd (Roper Bar to Cape Crawford) conditions?
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Anyone travelled this road recently? Difficult to get accurate conditions from the government or council sites. Numerous people have taken caravans across at various times, but can find no recent information.Cheers,Mark
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Fridge not switching off ?
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I have a 3 way Dometic fridge that wont switch off even with 240v disconnectEd, not connected to vehicle 12v, just operating on van battery now but still cant turn off. Has anyone replaced the on/off switch ? ( at top of fridge control panel ) it is operating normally on either gas, 240v or vehicle 12v. Tr...
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Any Temporary Cold Insulation Ideas?
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I have a couple of trips to Canberra for work coming up, and the diesel heater in our van is great for chilly nights. But it struggles with -5C Canberra nights! At full blast it was keeping the temp at about 10C. Another 4-5C would be great just to take away that cold damp feeling. In the mornings I have...
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Long term battery storage.
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Hi everyone. Just interested to find out what people do, especially those living in a Lifestyle or Retirement Village environment, what they do after storing their caravan out in a storage area concerning the van battery. Is it just left not connected to mains power while not using the caravan or pla...
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Jayco Off-Road and ACCC...
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In today's news, it states the ACCC are taking Jayco to court over misleading advertising. The article (and the ACCC web site) states Jayco have shown images in their advertising depicting their "off-road" products on 4wd only roads and undertaking water crossing. More, they have promoted RVs wi...
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