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Camping, RV sites - Townsville, NQ
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Hello everyone, I read in Today's Bulletin that the Council website for booking stays at the city's sites (beaches, in the mountains - no I would not take van to Paluma) has been released. It is https://townsville.book-able.net.au/ As reported last year they will eventually add a charge but the fir...
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not all trips away are great
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just got back from 5 days away at Edithburg van park york peninsula SA.......unfortunatly the weather was atrocious the wind and rain was bad im glad i had my new Devanti tv and dvd player with discs as it was mostly stuck in the van days .......it was still sort of enjoyable and i was going to have 5 days at...
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Witi
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Has anyone fitted Witi security system to their caravan.If so would like to know members thoughts please.Thanks Ian
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Fruit picking
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I was under the impression that grey nomads who turned up at farm gates looking for work as fruit pickers would have no trouble getting hired. Not so this "young" guy (53 years): Would-be fruit picker calls for more flexible hiring practices as growers seek answers to worker shortage: [url]https:/...
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WA IN SNAP LOCKDOWN
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https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-01-31/covid-quarantine-hotel-worker-tests-positive-in-perth-wa/13106968-- Edited by elliemike on Sunday 31st of January 2021 04:39:55 PM
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Prado GXL or GX?
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Hi. I will retire in about 5 years but want to buy a Prado soon to start personalising it. I've looked at the differences between the base GX and the GXL and reckon I can save myself around $6k. I don't need the third row of seats (more room and better for the sliding fridge/freezer) and I think I can get by wi...
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First Timers
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Hi All My Wife And I Are Planning our Big Trip To God Knows Where but we Don't really care
Any Tips on Job serking
Places To Go to get a start
We Both Have Good Skills and Experience
I'm A Qual Cabinetmaker also Welder HC Licence Forklift Licence Bus Driver Bus Depot Manager Bla Bla You get The Picture
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who tows with a car thats not a 4x4
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my first post on here .......is who tows with a car now days NOT A 4X4........... i tow a 14 foot Quest with a ba fairmont .......towed with fords for many years now they do the job well .....when at van parks where i go mostly nearly every vehicle is a 4X4..........unless going off road i find 4X4s not as co...
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New Beginnings
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Hi all, Am new to this. Asking your advice: What are the particular Start Up Costs associated with the van/motorhome lifestyle please? And Ongoing costs? Assuming I buy a van/motorhome and/ or fit it out to my personal feature requirements( cost involved I know ), what are the other costs/ hidden cos...
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CBD and Arthritis.
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Both of us ie:- Jay & Dee both suffer from bad Arthritis. There has been some talk in our circle of friends re the use of CBD. CBD, short for cannabidiol, is a chemical compound from the Cannabis sativa plant, which is also known as marijuana. My Q is that I am seeking advice from anyone on the forum wh...
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Extreme points of Tasmania.
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Hi everyone, Does anyone know if there are signs at the extremeties of Tasmania like there is at the 4 most extremities of the mainland Australia? I have done the extremeties of mainland Australia and will be heading to Tasmania soon so I wonder if i can do the same while down there. Any advice would be...
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Aldi Camping Specials Sat. 13th Feb. 2021
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Here are some great camping specials with ALDI for Saturday 13th February.Has anyone previously purchased the 20 - 22ft van covers and if so are they as good as they say they are???www.aldi.com.au/en/special-buys/special-buys-sat-13-february/Jay&Dee -- Edited by JayDee on Wednesday 3r...
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The (Unsatisfactory) Status of the Caravan Industry in Australia Part 3: Government Regulatory Issues
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This is the 3rd and final report by Automotive Engineer Colin Young at Caravan Council of Australia; The Status of the Caravan Industry in Australia - RV Books -- Edited by Possum3 on Tuesday 2nd of February 2021 07:25:28 AM
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Changes to ACL that affects Lemon's
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Treasury Laws Amendment (2020 Measures No. 6) Act 2020 (legislation.gov.au) If any goods (caravan per se) purchased on or after 17th day of December 2020 suffers a major failure it may be returned to seller for a full and total refund. The pertinent bit; Schedule 4 paragraph 36: 36 At the end of sect...
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Retreat Brampton
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Hi we are looking at buying a Retreat Brampton 2011. We have looked at online reviews, some are really good but there's a lot of bad reviews.
Does anyone own/ed one. Can you please tell us what you think about your van
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Do you believe this price
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Letter today in the SMH Traveller section"SITE FOR SORE EYES When restrictions eased for Victorians last year we decided to visit Emerald Beach in NSW... ... We decided to take our caravan and relax in the Big4 Emerald Beach park. I rang to book a site, finding one powered site left. We were so lucky? Th...
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Tax Deductions for Camping?
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https://www.perthnow.com.au/travel/caravan-industry-association-of-australia-make-pitch-to-make-camping-a-tax-deduction-ng-b881783358z
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Overseas travel. What next.
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Like many when the virus hit our overseas trip to Vietnam and Cambodia was cancelled. Its starting to look like you've done a fair bit of dough. However, looking forward I'm thinking will we ever travel overseas again? I think it'll be about 2 years before it's safe. Had planned 3 or 4. What are people t...
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Darwin April May Yes/No
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We are going to travel north via qld from central coast to darwin leaving mid april is this a good time and also what are good convenient parks to stay in ,close to city ,any ideas welcome .arrive darwin end of april Mike g
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selected options for viewing posts changing to last posted
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Has anybody else noted that their viewing options of posts have changed recently. My choice was always date posted, but is has changed to last updated. Yesterday I went through each sub forum and changed the option back to date posted and low and behold today it has reverted to last posted. Alan
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